We've booked a week in Helmsley for mid-March, but there's no way that we were going to wait until then to get away, so a few days at Low Moor Cottages would blow away the New Year cobwebs. If you want to head to the coast but find some peace and quiet then you really can't beat @LowMoorCottages We love staying here when we want a relaxing break, but have the benefit of being only 10 minutes from the Scarborough coast for some bracing coastal walks and of course the legendary Harbour Bar.
I was feeling a little rough this morning, I had a molar removed a couple of days ago which went really smoothly; however I now have an infection in the right hand side of my face and as well as looking like a lop-sided Chipmunk, I'm having to eat soups and small morcels of food. Now anyone that knows me knows well that I do like my food, so you can imagine what a bind this is.
So, to our day. Instead of heading straight to the coast we decided to visit York on route with the intention of visiting York Minster. We've been to York before but only ever wondered at the Minster from the outside. We arrived at 10:45am and parked near Cliffords Tower, a great heritage site that we visited on our last excursion to York. I perused the parking prices before settling for 4hrs parking, that should just be enough to allow us the visit the Minister and take in lunch.
We headed across the city, and how pleasing it was to be there when it's not packed with tourists. The Minster still has quite a large section of it's exterior covered whilst they undertake restoration work, in fact I believe that will be the case until 2018!
It cost us £10 each to enter the Minster, which when you consider what there is to see there, and also the fact that the ticket gives you access for 12 months it's an absolute bargain. We also purchased the guide book at £6 as I really enjoy reading them when I get back home; we have quite a selection now from heritage sites.
Our meander around the Minster took us two and a half hours, and if it wasn't for the fact that we wanted to have lunch before going back to the car we would probably have spent more time there. If you do visit then you need to make sure that you go into the Undercroft to see the interactive exhibition which shows you the history of the site. To see some of the Roman ruins from the original fortress on the Minster site is just amazing, you can't believe that 2,000 years ago people were actually living in and around these remains,
Then to marvel at the Minster itself, WOW, there's really not much else that you can say. The skill of the people that built such a place is breathtaking. The Minster has been in it's current form for around 500 years, and over that time many people will have worked hard to keep the building as stunning as it is today. We weren't surprised to read that it costs £20,000 per day to run the Minster; yes I said £20,000!
We had just over an hour left on our parking so exited the Minster and headed to the Brew & Brownie cafe/restaurant which Donna had found when checking out Tripadvisor. Well I must say, "the girl done good" as she had found a gem of a place to dine. Due to my 'mouth issue' I could only have soup, but how gorgeous it was; tomato and bean, it was more like a provencal sauce. So many different flavours on the palate as you slowly spoon it into your mouth. Donna had a lovely toasted sandwich with three cheeses and leek, accompanied by a fresh green leaf salad and a potato salad. The look on Donna's face said it all.
Now back to the car and onward to the coast. We didn't want to have to go to the cottage and then head back out tonight so we made a short stop at a Tesco Express to get some basic provisions, and then just as they opened we picked up a portion of Cod, Chips and Peas to share. We always go to North Bay Fisheries for our fish and chips when in Scarborough, much better than those on the sea-front.
By 5pm we had arrived at the cottage. Before unpacking the car Donna plated up the fish and chips, I cut my share up into small pieces so I could get them into my mouth; such a brave soldier am I. Now for a night relaxing in the cottage.
I was feeling a little rough this morning, I had a molar removed a couple of days ago which went really smoothly; however I now have an infection in the right hand side of my face and as well as looking like a lop-sided Chipmunk, I'm having to eat soups and small morcels of food. Now anyone that knows me knows well that I do like my food, so you can imagine what a bind this is.
So, to our day. Instead of heading straight to the coast we decided to visit York on route with the intention of visiting York Minster. We've been to York before but only ever wondered at the Minster from the outside. We arrived at 10:45am and parked near Cliffords Tower, a great heritage site that we visited on our last excursion to York. I perused the parking prices before settling for 4hrs parking, that should just be enough to allow us the visit the Minister and take in lunch.
It cost us £10 each to enter the Minster, which when you consider what there is to see there, and also the fact that the ticket gives you access for 12 months it's an absolute bargain. We also purchased the guide book at £6 as I really enjoy reading them when I get back home; we have quite a selection now from heritage sites.
Then to marvel at the Minster itself, WOW, there's really not much else that you can say. The skill of the people that built such a place is breathtaking. The Minster has been in it's current form for around 500 years, and over that time many people will have worked hard to keep the building as stunning as it is today. We weren't surprised to read that it costs £20,000 per day to run the Minster; yes I said £20,000!
Now back to the car and onward to the coast. We didn't want to have to go to the cottage and then head back out tonight so we made a short stop at a Tesco Express to get some basic provisions, and then just as they opened we picked up a portion of Cod, Chips and Peas to share. We always go to North Bay Fisheries for our fish and chips when in Scarborough, much better than those on the sea-front.
By 5pm we had arrived at the cottage. Before unpacking the car Donna plated up the fish and chips, I cut my share up into small pieces so I could get them into my mouth; such a brave soldier am I. Now for a night relaxing in the cottage.
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