FIELD HOUSE FARM

INFORMATION

PACK To help you settle in this pack contains the following:

Emergency Contacts

Useful Local Info

Site Layout

NEW - Walk to Skipwith

Local Tourism

Site Rules

Dog Friendly Places to Visit

Parking (including Motorhomes)

Welcome to Field House Farm Certificated Location, we hope you enjoy your stay with us. If

there is anything you would like to see in this pack, please let us know. We welcome your

feedback, so please feel free to add comments in the Feedback book, found on the table.

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS ........................................................................................................... 1

Nearest hospitals: ...................................................................................................................................... 1

SITE RULES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Site Layout ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Useful Info ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Walk to Skipwith Common or The Drovers Arms .................................................................................... 5

Walk from Field House Farm ................................................................................................................... 5

Walk from Field House Farm ................................................................................................................... 5

Route 1 Walk to the Drovers Arms: ............................................................................................................ 6

Route 2 – longer route to get to Skipwith Common: ............................................................................... 6

Local Tourism .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Local Car Boot Sales........................................................................................................................................ 8

Car Boots further afield ............................................................................................................................. 8

Farmers Markets.............................................................................................................................................. 9

Selby Farmers & Craft Market .................................................................................................................. 9

Markets By Day ............................................................................................................................................... 9

Map showing route to the nearest local shop in North Duffield (now McColl’s) ............................... 10

Map showing nearest Petrol Station, Shop & Subway at Escrick .......................................................... 11

Map showing nearest Park & Ride at York Designer Outlet .................................................................. 12

Alternative Park & Rides ......................................................................................................................... 12

Car Parking in York ...................................................................................................................................... 13

St George's Field car park - YO10 4AB .................................................................................................. 13

Castle car park YO1 9SA ......................................................................................................................... 13

Motorhome & Campervan parking ............................................................................................................ 13

Supermarkets in Selby .................................................................................................................................. 14

Retail & Shopping Parks .............................................................................................................................. 15

York Designer Outlet ............................................................................................................................... 15

Vangarde Shopping Park ........................................................................................................................ 15

Monks Cross Shopping............................................................................................................................ 16

Dogs ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Local Dog Walks ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Dog Walks Further Afield ....................................................................................................................... 17

Dog Friendly Pubs & Cafés ..................................................................................................................... 17

Dog Friendly Places to Visit .................................................................................................................... 18

Thorp Perrow Arboretum .................................................................................................................. 18

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden .......................................................................... 18

Brimham Rocks .................................................................................................................................... 18

Sutton Park ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Castle Howard Gardens ..................................................................................................................... 19

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (Open from Spring) ................................................... 19

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens ........................................................................................... 19

Yorkshire Air Museum ....................................................................................................................... 19

Other Dog Friendly places include: ....................................................................................................... 20

Caravan Spares Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 20

Calor Gas ................................................................................................................................................... 21

Mobile Caravan Repairers ........................................................................................................................... 22

Tips for other travellers ................................................................................................................................ 23

Extra Information to help us and you ☺ ................................................................................................... 25

WiFi Information and Terms ....................................................................................................................... 26

Site Coverage and Internet Speed .......................................................................................................... 26

Connecting to the Network ..................................................................................................................... 26

Security and Usage ................................................................................................................................... 26

Wi-Fi Terms and Conditions of Use ........................................................................................................... 27

Feeding the Hens........................................................................................................................................... 28

Anything We Haven’t Included? ................................................................................................................ 30

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EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS Below are some useful contact addresses and numbers. Our details are at the top and we will

endeavour to help you as soon as possible.

Owner name and address: Wendy Tomlinson & Stuart Preston

Field House Farm, Skipwith, York, North Yorkshire, YO8 5SN

• Tel no: 01757 606399

• Mobile: 077364 70462

Emergency services (ambulance, police, fire): Dial 999 or 101 (for non-emergencies).

EMERGENCY Gate Key – to the left of the double doors into the cabin in the information area,

please smash the plastic to gain access to the key.

Nearest hospitals: Selby Hospital for minor injuries - 01904 724305

Address: Doncaster Road, Selby, YO8 9BX

York District Hospital for A & E - 01904 726042

Address: Wiggington Road, York, YO31 8HE

Doctors’ surgery: Escrick Surgery - 01904 728243

Address: 4 Main Street, Escrick, York, YO19 6LE

Nearest pharmacy: Boots - 01757 703717

Address: Market Place, Selby, YO8 4PB

Dentist: Park Street Dental Practice - 01757 706829

Address: 18 Park Street, Selby, N Yorkshire, YO8 4PW

Vets: Minster Vets - 01904 655444

Address: Crockey Hill Branch, Coloma Bungalow, Selby Road, Crockey Hill, YO19 4SJ

Nearest Cashpoint: York Road Garage (Escrick) Ltd - 01904 728470

Address: York Rd, Escrick, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 6EY

Nearest Shop/Post Office: McColl’s (North Duffield) - 01757 288456

Address: Main Street, North Duffield, Selby, YO8 5RG

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SITE RULES

Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a lead at

all times. This is due to having sheep and nearby game birds (They

can run off the lead in the allocated paddock if they are used to

sheep and won’t escape under the gate or over the fence)

Children under 14 years must be supervised at all times, as this is a

working farm

Please respect fellow caravaners and be quiet after 11pm

No Smoking in or near the Cabin

Playing in and around the Cabin is not allowed

No Ball Games (including anything that can damage cars/caravans)

on the Caravan site

Don’t Climb or Lean on the Gates or Fences (some have an electric

wire to prevent animals from reaching through)

Use of the play equipment is at your own/children’s risk

The owner shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered

by the holidaymakers, personal possessions, cars or contents

Thank you for your cooperation ☺

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Site Layout

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Useful Info Shower

In the cabin is a token operated shower which takes 20p & £1 coins, please ask us if

you require any change.

A 20p coin will last for 2 minutes, the time begins as soon as you insert the coin/s.

The token meter will countdown and beep when there is 1 minute left. The water

will run cold until you insert an additional coin, if required. We recommend you

insert a minimum of 40p for a more relaxing shower ☺ The meter will also take £1

coins.

Instructions can be found on the wall near to the shower. It is set not to exceed a

fixed temperature; to avoid scalding.

Children should not use the shower on their own

Please feel free to use the toys and games from the cupboard in the cabin & exchange books

Grey waste water point – on the left of the cabin

Chemical waste/elsan point – near the entrance to the site (through the gap in the hedge)

Electric hook-ups are all 16amp – please let us know if they trip out

Fresh Free Range Eggs, Chutneys & Jams can be purchased the cabin (subject to

availability)

There is a walk down the green track, which is also the Children’s trail, please look for the

signs opposite the rubbish point. If you have young children please ask for the map and

questions for the Children’s trail 😊

There is a longer walk to Skipwith, it is 2.97 Km and mostly off the main road, please see

‘Walk to Skipwith Common or The Drovers Arms’ on the next few pages

The stile near the cabin (under the oak tree) is only to be used to retrieve any belongings, it

isn’t a public footpath

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Walk to Skipwith Common or The Drovers Arms

Walk from Field House Farm

Please note that although most of this route is marked on OS Maps you will not see any footpath

signs to direct you. We have therefore created maps of the route and directions for you to follow,

they can be found in the cabin on the table (please ask if you can’t find them).

We have recently gained permission to walk along a track near our farm, this is a permissive path

and the access can be withdrawn at any time. We also have permission to walk down the road to

Manor House, the same rule applies so please pickup after your dogs and respect the Farmers,

Landowners and Gamekeepers - thank you 😊

Note that Dogs must be kept on a lead due to ground nesting birds and the local Estate Shoot.

There is also livestock in Skipwith Common including Hebridean sheep, Longhorn cattle along

with Exmoor ponies.

Please note that during wet periods the route may be muddy in parts and it takes you to the

Drovers Arms public house (Route 1) or to the beginning of Skipwith Common down Common

Road (past some houses) (Route 2). The route may also be overgrown (so we

recommend you wear trousers and suitable shoes) and please take some strong insect

repellent.

Walk from Field House Farm

Please note that although most of this route is marked on OS Maps you will not see any footpath

signs to direct you, so please take a copy of this map with you.

Follow the signs for the Treasure trail (opposite the Rubbish & Recycling Area) until you get to the

edge of our fields (there is a small Skipwith sign at the end of the trail). Turn left onto the track

towards the main road and then cross the road onto the lane opposite. Follow the track until you

almost reach the house at Manor Farm (shown on the map) and turn right (just before the holly

bush) and continue along the track until you reach Bonby Lane (this lane is used to access the

Paintballers area so you may see a few cars). Go straight across the main road. Follow the map to

get to the Drovers Arms (Route 1), you will see a well trodden path on your right. Or you can

continue on to Route 2, the only part you have to walk along the road is in the village, please be

careful and walk on the village green as much as possible.

We don’t recommend walking along the main road from our farm to Skipwith due to the speed of

traffic.

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Route 1 Walk to the Drovers Arms:

Approximately 40 minutes

2.97 km

Route 2 – longer route to get to Skipwith Common:

Approximately 50 minutes

3.7km

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Local Tourism

Our small farm is only a short drive away from Skipwith Common, which includes some

waymarked trails for you to enjoy. http://friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/walks/ . Below are a

few local places you could visit:

Yorkshire Air Museum

York Designer Outlet

York Tour – take a free guided walking tour of York

York Minster

Selby Abbey

Jorvik Viking Centre

National Railway Museum

York Dungeon

York Racecourse (mid May until mid Oct)

York Castle Museum

Yorkshire Museum & Gardens

Cliffords Tower

Ghost Walks (York)

Yorkshire Paintball Centre

York’s Chocolate Story

Spuds & Berries - Farm Shop within 8 miles

Selby Garden Centre – includes a small coffee/tea room serving wonderful fresh cakes!

Selby

York Maize (Seasonal) – opens in July for the Season (see their website)

Visit York – Visitor Information

Day out with the kids – Useful list of ideas of where to visit, both local and in North Yorkshire

Further affield:

Castle Howard & Yorkshire Arboretum

Lotherton Hall

Yorkshires Delicious Trails including; Tea, Fish & Chips, Ale & Dairy to Deli

Newby Hall & Gardens

Yorkshire Dales

Flamingoland

Lightwater Valley

Rock Steady Adventure

Xscape

The Deep

World of James Herriot

RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Royal Armouries

The Forbidden Corner – you need to book this prior to your visit

Dalby Forest

Eureka

Filey, Bridlington, Whitby & Scarborough

Beverly & Pocklinton

Kilburn White Horse & Sutton Bank

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Local Car Boot Sales Home Farm Wigginton Outdoor Boot Sale – York - YO32 2RD.

The usually takes place every Sunday. From April through to October, buying begins from

7.00am. The boot sale is organised by Adele and Ken Roberts, who can be reached on 01904 768

463. Please contact them to check the boot sale is going ahead. Additional Notes: The price of

admission is from 50p per car.

York Racecourse - YO23 1EX - Saturday Car Boot Sale

Starting in April and then every Saturday up to October, except race meeting dates, please visit

the website to check the dates: http://www.yorkcarboot.com/event%20dates.html

Sunday Market & Car Boot – Murton (York) - YO19 5GF

Held at the Livestock Market every Sunday throughout the year, except for Christmas week. The

event attracts large numbers of trade and private stalls offering a wide range of new and

secondhand goods, as well as vegetables, plants, pet food, etc. There are outdoor and undercover

stalls, as well as table top stalls in the heated market hall. Gates open at 7am for customers. The

cafeteria is also open serving all day breakfasts and traditional Sunday lunches, including a

licensed bar.

Car Boots further afield Ripon Racecourse – Sunday afternoon from 1pm (admission charges) - HG4 1UG

http://www.nobles-promotions.co.uk/page15.html

Thirsk Racecourse – Sunday morning from 9am (admission charges) - YO7 1QL

https://www.visitthirsk.org.uk/pages/carboots.php

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Farmers Markets

Selby Farmers & Craft Market

The third Saturday of each month (except January) has a Farmers & Craft Market on the Market

Place, Gowthorpe. Lots of stalls including Game, Cheese, Indian and Caribbean Street Food, Jams

& Pickles, Shortbread, Gluten Free Food, Award Winning Pies, Locally baked bread and lots of

craft stalls. This market is open form 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

http://selbytowncouncil.gov.uk/c/markets/wednesday-farmers-market/

https://www.facebook.com/selbymarket/

Markets By Day Monday

Pickering – Selby – Scarborough – Skipton – Thirsk – York

Tuesday

Bedale – Hawes – Kirkby Lonsdale – Richmond – Scarborough – Settle – Whitby – York

Wednesday

Knaresborough – Kirkbymoorside – Masham – Northallerton – Scarborough – Sedbergh – Skipton

– York

Thursday

Guisborough – Kirkby Lonsdale – Richmond – Ripon – Scarborough – Tadcaster – Wetherby –

York

Friday

Easingwold – Helmsley – Ingleton - Leyburn – Reeth – Richmond – Scarborough – Filey - Skipton

– Stokesley – York

Saturday

Guisborough – Malton – Masham – Skipton - Northallerton – Richmond – Selby – Scarborough –

Thirsk – Whitby – York

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Map showing route to the nearest local shop in North Duffield (now McColl’s)

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Map showing nearest Petrol Station, Shop & Subway at Escrick

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Map showing nearest Park & Ride at York Designer Outlet

Designer Outlet Park & Ride (shown left)

St. Nicholas Avenue

York

YO19 4TA

tel. 01904 626106

Alternative Park & Rides

Grimston Bar Park & Ride

Hull Road

York

YO19 5LA

tel. 01904 413108

Monks Cross Park & Ride

Martello Way

York

YO32 9JU

tel. 01904 883993

Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride

Shipton Road

York

YO30 5XZ

tel. 01904 883991

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Car Parking in York

St George's Field car park - YO10 4AB Open 24 hours. Charges apply from 8am to midnight. Charges apply every day including

Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Please be aware that this is next to the river and will be closed if there is a risk of flooding.

Castle car park YO1 9SA Open 24 hours. Charges apply from 8am to midnight. Charges apply every day including

Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Motorhome & Campervan parking

You are not able to park motorhomes in the car parks. Most of York car parks have height barriers

which prevent access for larger vehicles.

The Park and Ride sites have designated areas for motorhomes and larger vehicles:

• Askham Bar

• Designer Outlet

• Grimston Bar

• Monks Cross

• Poppleton Bar

• Rawcliffe Bar

On-street parking

There are a limited number of large on-street parking bays in York, see their website:

https://www.york.gov.uk/OnStreetParking

These bays are designed for larger vehicles and can be used by:

• motorhomes

• cars with caravans

• minibuses up to 25 seats

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Supermarkets in Selby Please be aware that they are very keen with parking fines! (Some take photo’s of your number plate on arrival/departure)

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Retail & Shopping Parks

York Designer Outlet - YO19 4TA - https://www.mcarthurglen.com/uk/york-designer-

outlet/en/

Vangarde Shopping Park – YO32 9AE - New & next to Monks Cross -

http://www.vangardeshopping.co.uk/

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Monks Cross Shopping - YO32 9GX - http://monkscrossshopping.com/

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Dogs

Local Dog Walks Walk from our farm to Skipwith – dogs to be kept on leads and respect farmers/landowners

Skipwith Common – dogs to be kept on leads due to ground nesting birds & livestock

which roam free in the common http://friendsofskipwithcommon.org.uk/walks/ . If you

want to let your dog off the lead, there is a new area shown on the following website:

http://www.escrick.org/village/the-canine-car-park-and-walk/

Dick Turpins dog walk in York https://www.ifootpath.com/display-ifootpath-

walk?walkID=7573

Dog Walks Further Afield York Racecourse - A large grassy area. LIMITED ACCESS ON RACE DAYS

https://www.ifootpath.com/display-ifootpath-walk?walkID=7574

Naburn Locks - https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/naburn

Selby Canal – http://selbytowncouncil.gov.uk/download_file/view/326/

Selby Trail:

https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/sites/default/files/fileroot/Leisure%20and%20culture/Path

way%20to%20health/The%20Selby%20Trails%20-%20%20Waterways%20Trail.pdf

Selby Horseshoe walk:

http://www.selby.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Documents/Selby_Horseshoe_v2.pdf

Pocklington Canal - http://www.pocklingtoncanalsociety.org/recreation.html

Dog Walks Yorkshire - https://dogwalksyorkshire.com/

Kilburn White Horse Trail - https://www.ifootpath.com/display-ifootpath-

walk?walkID=7437

Kirkham Priory and the River Derwent - https://www.ifootpath.com/display-ifootpath-

walk?walkID=7272

Brayton Barff - https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/18417/brayton-

barff/

Dog Friendly Pubs & Cafés Drovers Arms – Skipwith - YO8 5SF - 01757 288088

http://www.thedroversarmsskipwith.com/

The Blacksmith’s Arms - Main Street, Naburn, York, YO19 4PN - Tel 01904 623464

http://blacksmithsarmsnaburn.co.uk/

Black Bull Inn – Escrick, 89 Main Street , Escrick, York, YO19 6JP, Tel: 01904 728245

The Dairymans Cottage B & B & Tearoom http://www.bandbriccall.co.uk/tearoom/ (best

buds outside only but drinking water always available

Please phone to check before you take your dog as they pub may have changed ownership. For a

larger list please visit: http://www.doggiepubs.org.uk/the_pubs.php

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Dog Friendly Places to Visit We have put together a list of gardens and places to visit which accept dogs on leads. Please

check their websites prior to visiting (as some also have events taking place including filming etc).

Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Bedale - DL8 2PS

Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden & Falconry Centre, the arboretum has 85 acres of

woodland walks. It is one of the largest and rarest collections of trees and shrubs in the north of

England and holds five National Collections - Ash, Lime. Website: http://www.thorpperrow.com/

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden

Ripon - HG4 3DY

Studley Royal Water Garden is a serenely beautiful landscape garden.

Featuring one of the best water gardens in England, originally laid out in

the 1700s in the sheltered River Skell. At the lower end are reflecting moon

ponds, a formal canal. Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey/

Brimham Rocks

Harrogate - HG3 4DW

This amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock

formations makes a great day out for families, climbers and

those wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air and

magnificent views over Nidderdale.

Keep an eye out for some fantastically shaped rocks. Spot the

Dancing Bear, The Eagle and The Gorilla, crawl through The Smartie Tube and balance on the

Rocking Stones. Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brimham-rocks/

Sutton Park

Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, YO61 1DP

Sutton Park & Garden is a fine Georgian house with a

Capability Brown landscape. More telling today are the

terraces in front of the house which were planted by Percy

Cane in the 1960s. There are good herbaceous borders,

clever colour schemes and much more to see.

Website: http://www.statelyhome.co.uk/gardens

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Castle Howard Gardens

York, YO60 7DA

The Castle Howard gardens and park are

breathtaking throughout the seasons and, with

many diverse areas to explore, you can find

peace and tranquillity whichever path they

choose. Enjoy extensive walks through

woodlands and formal gardens. Website: http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (Open from Spring)

Ripon, HG4 3DA

The Himalayan Garden is set in 20 acres of

woods, lakes and streams within 3

different valleys, in a spectacular setting.

They have over 800 different varieties of

species and Hybrid Rhododendrons, and

over 150 each of Azaleas and Magnolia

along with lots more to see. Website: http://www.himalayangarden.com/

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens

York YO30 1DD

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, has

some stunning parkland walks, colourful

Edwardian borders, a Victorian walled garden, a

pretty labyrinth and some great family trails.

Website:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beningbrough-

hall/

Yorkshire Air Museum

Elvington York, YO41 4AU

The Yorkshire Air Museum is the largest independent air

museum in Britain and is also the location of The Allied Air

Forces Memorial. Situated in a 22 acre parkland site on the

former World War II RAF Bomber Command Station. The

Museum/Memorial is located on the largest and most

original WWII station open to the public. Website:

http://www.yorkshireairmuseum.org/

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Other Dog Friendly places include: Burton Agnes Hall - http://www.burtonagnes.com/Home.html

The Yorkshire Arboretum - http://www.yorkshirearboretum.org/index.php

North Yorkshire Moors Railway - http://www.nymr.co.uk/

Eden Camp - http://www.edencamp.co.uk/

Helmsley Walled Garden - http://www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/

Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park - http://www.fileybirdgarden.com/

Mother Shiptons Cave - http://www.mothershipton.co.uk/pets/

Harewood House - http://harewood.org/

Bolton Abbey - http://www.boltonabbey.com/planvisit/dogs.htm

Whitby Abbey - http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/whitby-abbey/

6 of the best dog friendly days out in Yorkshire - http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/out-

about/pets/6-of-the-best-dog-friendly-days-out-in-yorkshire-1-4353515

Parks & Gardens in North Yorkshire:

http://www.dogfriendlybritain.co.uk/results.asp?Search=36&County=North+Yorkshire&Popul

arArea=115&Keywords=Keyword+Search&Submit=search or http://www.english-

heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/dog-friendly-properties/

Caravan Spares Accessories

Feoffee Caravans (Breakers & Accessories)

Feoffee Lane, Near Barmby Moor, York

YO42 1PG

Phone: 01759 380259

Email: feoffeecaravans@tiscali.co.uk

New & Used Caravan Parts & Accessories

Lock Lane

Castleford

WF10 2JZ

Phone: 01977 604656

Email: 01977604656caravanparts@live.co.uk

Ebor Leisure World & Camping Shop

Malton Ln, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7SE

Phone: 01904 468334

Yorkshire Caravans of Bawtry Ltd.

Doncaster Road, Bawtry

South Yorkshire

DN10 6DG

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Phone: 01302 710366

E-mail: info@yorkshirecaravans.com

Catterick Caravans (Caravan Dealer & Accessories)

Catterick Bridge, Richmond, North Yorkshire

DL10 7JB

Phone: 01748 818391

Wandahome Knottingley (Caravan Dealer & Accessories)

Grovehall Ln, Knottingley, West Yorkshire

WF11 0AE

Phone: 01977 633100

Wandahome South Cave Ltd

Brough Road, South Cave, East Yorkshire

HU15 2D

Phone: 01430 424342

Email: info@caravanbuys.com

Calor Gas

FPH – Fairfax Plant Hire stock Calor gas in Selby:

Unit 5, Selby Business Park, Bawtry Road, Selby, YO8 8LZ

Tel: 01757 706016

http://www.fairfaxhirecentres.co.uk/page/calor-gas-selby

York Marina: 01904 621021

York Marina, Naburn, York YO19 4RW

http://www.yorkmarina.co.uk/chandlery/

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Mobile Caravan Repairers Below is a list of mobile technicians who may be able to help if you have a problem with your

caravan, we have used Kiwi Leisure ourselves:

Kiwi Leisure (approved) - http://www.kiwileisuresolutions.co.uk/

Telephone: 01423 810632

Mobile: 07713 457930

Caratech (approved)

caratech-mobile@mail.com

Mobile: 07799 764997

Mark's Mobile Caravan Servicing

Barnsley

01226 715197

A1caravan mobile valeting servicing and repairs

Barnsley

07974 673856

Karranvan Mobile

Leeds

0113 228 9381

Yorkshire Tourers Mobile Caravan Servicing

Brighouse

07539 664977

DTH Caravan Services

Pontefract

07738 417924

Huntington Caravan Service

York

01904 760679

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Tips for other travellers The following information has been extracted from feedback on our website (since May 1016) :

Park & ride into York at the designer outlet is a must, close by and cheap, saves the hassle

of queuing in traffic and finding a car park.

I would recommend the park and ride from the designer outlet into York. £2.80 day return.

My grandsons favourite was the boat ride on the ouse in York. We also enjoyed the

Yorkshire wildlife park near Doncaster which is well worth a visit.

Fat Abbot pub in Escrick good food.

Food at both the drovers in skipwith and the Jefferson arms in Thorganby was excellent,

the drovers being a little bit pricey.

We parked our motorhome at the park & Ride which is 7 miles away and went into York on

two days.

Lovely walk with the dogs on Skipwith common.

Good for visiting York where there are 5 park and ride sites! We visited National Trust

properties which are mostly north of York so spent much time on the York ring road!

Beningbrough Hall gave us a super day out. Fabulous gardens and very interesting house.

Also the Riveaulx Terraces above Helmsley should not be missed. We ate a couple of times

at The White Swan on the A19. Not too expensive with daily offers, pretty good food but

not a big choice of drinks.

Brilliant cycling to either Selby or York.

Drovers Arms in Skipwith very good, easy access to York, Wendy recommended Beverly

and was well worth the visit.

Swallow Hall Golf Club nearby. Good course for more occasional golfers - flat & generally

wide fairways.

Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum, Fountains Abbey. Good, cheap, park and ride service

to York.

Black Bull Pub in Eskrick very good meals. The Oaks Golf Club very enjoyable we went

twilight booking for £15 each plus £20 buggy, well worth it.

Had morning coffee and cake at 'The little coffee house in Selby, which was lovely. Staff

very friendly. Had lunch at Drovers pub in Skipwith which again was really nice.

Use the park & ride into York, if you have a bus pass it's only £1 and free to park.

Try Golf Club at Wheldrake for Sunday Lunch reasonable cost and more than you can eat

but book.

We found the two minsters of York and Beverley to be very interesting, and York itself was

very nice to stroll around.

Park & Ride @ Designer Outlet is great for going into York.

Happy Haddock in lay by just past Escrick is very good. For us the White Swan was both

local and acceptable. York with its many attractions is so accessible via the local Park &

Ride.

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Elvington Air Museum....... very dog friendly, even giving doggie treats out as you arrive!

local pub the drovers is good but do not serve food after six on sundays (a bit

disappointing)

The coast is with-in an hour drive as are the North Yorkshire Moors.

Wendy suggested Skipwith Common for a walk. It’s a 3 minute car ride from the site. This

was lovely as we were lucky with dry weather....the kids were engrossed in their own

imaginary Gruffalo trail and it was ideal for the dogs to stretch their legs - although strictly

to be kept on their leads as there’s sheep roaming...Another brilliant spot!

Good footpaths in Skipwith Common and the River Ouse. The nearest pub, The Drovers

Arms is good food and beer.

Hull is a very nice place to visit were you can park by the marina for free for 2 hours. There

are other places to visit in a 30 mile radius. All in all we had a lovely time there and hope

other visitors enjoy it as much as we did.

York city is an amazing place to visit. Lots to see and do there and you need a whole day

there to see as much as you can. Skipwith Common nice pub with good food. Escrick nice

woods to walk in with dog. Designer outlet for those inclined to shop and a great Park and

ride based there too for York. We visited several little villages off the motorway and

avoided the busy roads which was fabulous.

Lovely meal at The Drovers. Definitely use the Park and Ride into York- so easy to get to.

Park and ride into York from the York Designer outlet saves the hassle and parking fees.

We have never had a bad meal at the White Swan at Deighton.

Easy access to York, Selby, Beverly, the East Coast, the Wolds. Enjoyed drinks and/or food

at The Drovers just down the road.

A trip into York is a must to visit the Minster and National Railway Museum and walk the

town walls.

Perfectly placed to visit Kingston Upon Hull, Howden, Selby and York

For those who like shopping you can't beat McArthur Glen/York Shopping Outlet and for

those with mobility issues you can book a scooter/wheelchair for £2 - ring to pre-book or

call at visitor services in the entrance on the off-chance they have one available.

We had a meal at the Thai restaurant in Escrick. On a Wednesday evening they have a

special menu for two and it was gorgeous.

Our daughter is a 'veggie' (we are so called less-meaters) ... We enjoyed a brilliant meal at

El Piano in York (vegetarian, vegan). Beningbrough hall is well worth a visit. Have lunch

at the lovely home farm café http://www.homefarmbeningbrough.co.uk/ . We also enjoyed

a meal at the Drovers Arms http://www.thedroversarmsskipwith.com/ and The Black Bull

in Escrick looked very good, but was fully booked, so we couldn't get in...

http://theblackbullescrick.com/

The Park & Rides to York (& Whitby) were brilliant, so cheap when using bus passes & no

charge for the dog! The Designer Outlet was worth a visit too.

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Extra Information to help us and you ☺ We listen to your feedback and requests (extra toilet being 1) and it would help us if you try and

help us too. You don’t have to read the information below, but you might find it useful.

It would help us if you …

… don’t empty your hot water directly on the grass – Why? - This causes patches of grass

to die and get scorched (we didn’t know this either!)

… avoid using electric heating elements in your caravan - Why? – We only have a limited

amount of electricity and to upgrade is going to cost a minimum of £26,000. Another way

round this would be for us to reduce the hook-ups from 16amp to 10amp etc, but we want

to avoid this if at all possible. We understand that you need to use a little heating, but

please avoid the following:

Electric kettles – try using gas instead

Slow cookers/steamers/George Foreman grill etc – use a very large amount of electric

over a longer period of time so they will cause more problems than a kettle

Hair dryers/tongs etc – again heating elements. Try and use alternatives e.g. smaller

hairdryer and gas tongs

Irons – try and use travel irons, if you really need to iron while on holiday ☺

Electric heaters/electric radiators – use gas instead. Or if cold, use gas to warm your

caravan faster and then switch over to electric to keep it warm (at a reduced setting).

… recycle as much as possible – We take plastic, cardboard, paper, cans and bottles to be

recycled. We don’t have much room in our bin for none-recyclable goods. Again, if we do

have to increase our bin size there are additional costs. So to help us to keep our charges

down, please recycle as much as possible. If you are unsure what will recycle, just drop it

in the recycle bin anyway and we’ll sort it ☺

Dogs – we only allow well behaved dogs on the site and they are to be kept on leads. You

can use the paddock next to the site to have your dog off the lead (provided you are sure it

will be well behaved and not go over or under the fence), please clean up after your dogs.

Farm Cats – please don’t feed as this will encourage them to ‘hang around’ the caravan site.

The thinnest one (Bailey) is a young mischief and may scratch or bite! The fattest one

(Ollie) is lovely and please do feel free to stroke him.

Electric cables – please don’t have them too close to the fence, as the sheep & lambs will no

doubt reach through to eat the grass and may eat your cable instead!

If there are any problems – just let us know and we’ll try and sort as soon as possible.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this information ☺ Stuart & Wendy

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WiFi Information and Terms

Site Coverage and Internet Speed

o The internet speed is good though we are limited by our rural location so it may be a little

slower than you are used to on your home connection.

o The speed of the connection is dependent the number of users currently using the service.

o Other factors affecting the speed include heavy rain, trees, the metal bodywork of caravans

and some tinted windows / blinds.

Connecting to the Network

o Purchase the login username & password from the house (charged per user), £1 per day.

o Connect to FieldHouse network and enter your purchased username & password.

Security and Usage

o The equipment we use does isolate each individual connection so users are unable to see

each other on the network. However, no network can ever be 100% secure so we cannot

guarantee your online security. Any data you transfer over our network, including

usernames and passwords, is potentially accessible to others, and you should take any

steps you think are necessary to prevent any private or sensitive information from being

intercepted, as this is a public network.

o There is no set limitation on how much you can download, but please note that our

network is designed for general surfing and emailing only. Constantly downloading large

files will affect other users and is classed as anti-social, and we reserve the right to block

any devices engaging in anti-social activities. Please also note that any form of Peer to Peer

file sharing, and any form of illegal activity, is strictly forbidden.

o The MAC code and IP address of all connected devices is logged, this is purely to enable us

to identify the offender to law enforcement agencies in the event that our network is used

for unlawful purposes.

o You can use iPlayer /Netflix / Skype etc, but the quality of the service (particularly during

the peak season) may not be as good as on a dedicated Internet connection such as you

might have at home or in your office due to the large numbers of customers who may be

using the service at the same time. In addition, we may have to restrict or limit access to

video streaming services such as iPlayer and Netflix if it affects other users.

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Wi-Fi Terms and Conditions of Use

o Field House Farm provides this service and by accessing the service you are agreeing that

you have read and agree to the terms and conditions listed below. If you do not agree to the

terms, please do not access the service.

o The use of the service is entirely at your own risk. Whilst we take reasonable steps to

ensure the security of the service, we do not guarantee the security of any information sent

or received or that any service is error or virus free. We recommend that you do not

transmit or receive any confidential data and if you choose to do so, it is completely at your

own risk.

o We do not guarantee the availability or the speed at which information may be transmitted

or received.

o You must not use the service to access or send obscene, unlawful or illegal material. By

using the service you are agreeing to act responsibly in a lawful, honest and proper

manner.

o You agree and acknowledge that we may be required to provide assistance and information

to law enforcement or other authorities including personal details and IP addresses.

o Music, videos, pictures and other content on the internet may be subject to copyright and

you should not download, alter, email or use such content unless certain that the owner of

such works has authorised you to do so.

o We may terminate or suspend the service if we believe that you are in breach of any of the

terms and conditions listed.

o You agree to compensate us fully for any claims or legal action made against us by

someone else because you have used the service in breach of these terms and conditions.

o We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.

Field House Farm Caravan Site

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Feeding the Hens

Please feel free to feed our hens with the following foods (be careful as

their fence is now electric): Treat Type General Opinions

Apples Raw and

applesauce

Apple seeds contain cyanide, but not in sufficient quantities

to kill.

Asparagus Raw or cooked Okay to feed, but not a favorite.

Bananas Without the peel High in potassium, a good treat.

Beans Well-cooked only,

never dry

Also, greenbeans.

Berries All kinds A treat, especially strawberries.

Breads All kinds - good

use for stale bread

or rolls

Feed starches in moderation and not mouldy bread.

Broccoli &

Cauliflower

Whole head

They love to play with it and they also have the greens to

eat. Cabbage &

Brussels

Sprouts

Carrots Raw and cooked They like carrot foliage too.

Cereal

(breakfast)

Cheerios, etc. Avoid highly sugared cereal such as Cocopuffs, etc.

Cheese Including cottage

cheese

Feed in moderation, fatty but a good source of protein and

calcium

Corn On cob and canned,

raw and cooked

Cucumbers

Let mature for yummy seeds and flesh.

Eggs Hardcooked and

scrambled are a

good source of

protein, and a

favorite treat.

Feed cooked eggs only because we don’t want our chickens

to start eating their own raw eggs ☺

Fruit Pears, peaches,

cherries, apples

Either whole or in half, they will have fun pecking out the

fruit.

Grapes Seedless only Great fun - the cause of many entertaining "chicken

keepaway" games.

Lettice / Kale Any leafy greens A big treat, depending on how much other greenery they

have access to.

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Melon

Both seeds and flesh are good chicken treats.

Pasta /

Macaroni

Cooked spaghetti,

etc.

A favorite treat, fun to watch them eat it, but not much

nutrition.

Peas Peas and pea

tendrils

Peppers (bell)

Pomegranates Raw Seeds are a big treat.

Potatos / Sweet

Potatos/Yams

Cooked only -

avoid green parts

of peels!

Starchy, not much nutrition

Pumpkins /

Winter Squash

Raw or cooked Both seeds and flesh are a nutritious treat.

Raisins

Rice Cooked only Pilaf mixes are okay too, plain white rice has little nutrition.

Sprouts Good for greens in mid-winter.

Summer

Squash

Yellow squash and

zucchini

Yellow squash not a huge favorite, but okay to feed.

Sunflower

Seeds

Sunflower seeds

either with or

without the shell

A good treat, helps hens lay eggs and grow healthy feathers.

Tomatos Raw and cooked.

Turnips Cooked Not a huge favorite

Watermelon

Seeds and flesh are both okay to feed.

Yogurt Plain or flavoured A big favourite and good for their digestive systems. Plain

is better.

Don’t feed the following things to the hens:

Here’s why:

Raw green potato peels Toxic substance called Solanine.

Anything real salty Can cause salt poisoning in small bodies such as chickens.

Citrus Oranges, lemons etc

Dried or undercooked

Beans

Raw, or dry beans, contain a poison called hemaglutin which is toxic

to birds.

Avocado Skin and Pit Skin and pit have low levels of toxicity.

Raw eggs You don’t want to introduce your chickens to the tastiness of eggs

which may be waiting to be collected in the nestboxes.

Sweets, Chocolate, Sugar Their teeth will rot… No, it’s just bad for their systems, and chocolate

can be poisonous to most pets.

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Anything We Haven’t Included? If there is any information you would like to see included in this information pack, please just jot

it down on the next few pages and we will try our best 😊