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North Yorkshire with Sally Coulthard
5 Days
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Visit Hovingham Hall and Castle Howard, dine at The Cook’s Place and hear Country Living’s smallholding columnist on this exclusive tour

Join Country Living columnist and smallholder Sally Coulthard from 'The New Good Life' to discover inspiring landscapes, historic houses, wonderful wildlife and a good helping of Yorkshire charm on this five-day tour.

You'll be based at the four-star Talbot Hotel, in the pretty town of Malton, close to its market square - an ideal base for exploring all that this region has to offer. Your itinerary begins with a guided tour of Rievaulx Abbey's impressive ruins. Uncover its fascinating past as you explore the museum, which displays previously unseen artefacts and wander the extensive ruins of the abbey.

Spend time at leisure in the market town of Helmsley before a very special visit to Hovingham Hall, in the company of Sally who will give a talk about her local landscapes, over tea and scones in the Hunting Hall - not usually open to the public. There will also be the opportunity to visit Sally's smallholding, weather permitting, where you can get a behind-the-scenes experience of Sally's life in Yorkshire.

Discover works of art by one of Britain's foremost wildlife artists, Robert E Fuller at his gallery. A recognised authority on wildlife, Robert may also give a talk for guests. A highlight of the trip will be an exclusive visit to stately home, Castle Howard, with a guided tour conducted by an experienced house guide, before it opens its doors to the public.

There will be plenty of time to explore Malton, known as Yorkshire's food capital - home to The Cook's Place, a cookery school run by Gilly Robinson. Dine upon 'an evening of Yorkshire produce', a fitting end to your trip.

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Reasons to book

17th century coaching inn

Stay in the pretty market town of Malton at the four-star Talbot Hotel, with breakfast included, perfectly located to explore Malton

Special events with Sally Coulthard

Country Living columnist and author Sally Coulthard will join you for part of the trip and give a talk on local life at Hovingham Hall

Exclusive access

Enjoy a special visit to Hovingham Hall, go on a guided tour followed by a talk from Sally Coulthard and tea & scones in the Hunting Hall

Market Towns

Explore the natural beauty and pretty market towns of North Yorkshire with time spent at leisure in both Helmsley and Malton

Talk from a wildlife artist

Robert Fuller is one Britain’s foremost wildlife artists and you’ll view his works of art in the gallery and listen to a wildlife talk

An evening of Yorkshire produce

Spend your final night enjoying local Yorkshire produce from seafood to baking at The Cook's Place, run by the brilliant Gilly Robinson
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You'll be joined by

Sally Coulthard
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Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard studied Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford before moving back to Yorkshire where she set up a smallholding.

She writes a column for Country Living, A New Good Life, and has recently fronted 'The New Good Life' series for Country Living. Sally has written over twenty-five non-fiction books, covering a wide range of themes - from native bees and hedgehogs to folklore and the history of rural life.

Price includes

  • Four nights' at the four-star Talbot Hotel, Malton on a B&B basis
  • Two dinners at the hotel restaurant
  • One dinner at The Cook's Place, Malton - 'An Evening of Yorkshire Produce'
  • A guided tour of Rievaulx Abbey, the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries
  • Guided tour of Hovingham Hall
  • Talk from Sally Coulthard followed by tea and scones in Hunting Hall, not normally open to the public
  • Visit Sally Coulthard's smallholding
  • Visit Castle Howard before it opens to the public, with an expert guide
  • Visit to the Robert Fuller Gallery, with a wildlife talk
  • Enjoy time at leisure in the delightful market town of Helmsley
  • Comfortable coaching throughout
  • The services of a Tour Manager throughout

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* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a standard double room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £376. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Visit to Sally's smallholding is subject to weather conditions and time on the day. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd.

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Itinerary

  1. Day
    1
    Arrive in Malton
    Malton, United Kingdom

    Make your own way to The Talbot Hotel, where you'll meet your Tour Manager for a welcome drink, and they will host a talk about the local area and the itinerary for the next few days. Later this evening enjoy dinner with the rest of your group at the hotel.

  2. Day
    2
    Rievaulx Abbey and Hovingham Hall
    Hovingham, United Kingdom

    After breakfast at the hotel, meet your coach driver and Tour Manager for the day's excursions. In the morning, you'll visit Rievaulx Abbey. Escape to this tranquil valley of the North York Moors and discover the impressive ruins of one of England's most powerful Cistercian monasteries. Discover its fascinating past and the lives of the monks who called Rievaulx Abbey their home. Explore the museum displaying previously unseen artefacts which tell the story of the rise and dramatic fall of the first Cistercian abbey in the North of England, and wander the extensive ruins of the abbey.

    Rejoin the coach and explore the market town of Helmsley at leisure, with time for lunch, before reboarding the coach to Hovingham Hall. If conditions permit, there may be the opportunity to stop at Sally's smallholding, and she will give a brief tour of her own wonderful nook in the Howardian Hills.

    Hovingham Hall was bought by the Worsley family in 1563 - and it was Thomas Worsley who designed and built Hovingham Hall. He was obsessed with horses and architecture and the house remains the product of the extraordinary fusion of these two obsessions. The hall isn't open to the public, you will go on an exclusive guided tour of the house, followed by a talk from Sally Coulthard about her local landscape in the Hunting Hall, with tea & scones.

  3. Day
    3
    Malton and Robert E Fuller Gallery
    Malton, United Kingdom

    This morning you will have time to explore the market town of Malton at your own pace. Perhaps, you'll peruse the independent retailers, or realise why Malton is famed for being Yorkshire's food capital.

    In the afternoon, meet your coach driver and tour manager and transfer to the Robert E Fuller Gallery for a wildlife talk and time to view the gallery. Robert E Fuller is one of Britain's foremost wildlife artists and his trademark, highly detailed images have been adopted at home by the RSPB and the National Trust. He has exhibited in wildlife galleries across Europe and up to 7,000 people visit his own gallery in North Yorkshire each year.

    Return to the hotel for dinner.

  4. Day
    4
    Castle Howard and The Cook’s Place
    York, United Kingdom

    Today you will go on a special tour of Castle Howard before it opens its doors to the public, guided by an experienced house guide. This stately home is a private residence and has been the home of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for more than 300 years. After the tour, enjoy some time to explore at leisure and take time for lunch at one of the many restaurants on the grounds.

    In the afternoon, return to the hotel and enjoy some free time, before having dinner at The Cook's Place. The newly refurbished cookery school in Malton is run by the brilliant Gilly Robinson and specialises in courses from seafood to baking. You'll dine upon wonderful local fare in 'an evening of Yorkshire produce'.

  5. Day
    5
    Depart Malton
    Malton, United Kingdom

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before your departure and return home.

Accommodation

The Talbot, Malton, Yorkshire

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Malton, United Kingdom

The four-star Talbot Hotel is a 17th century coaching inn, offering traditional yet stylish rooms, in the pretty market town of Malton, North Yorkshire.

You'll be staying in a Superior Room (upgrade to a Deluxe Room is also available), with breakfast included each morning. The hotel prides itself on seasonal menus which feature the finest, locally sourced ingredients. During your stay, you'll soon discover why Malton is one of the UK's leading foodie destinations - with butchers, gelato makers, coffee roasters and gin distilleries right on the doorstep.

The Talbot Inn

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Ripley, United Kingdom

Historic pub, hotel and restaurant on the high street in Ripley

In the heart of the pretty Surrey village of Ripley just under five minutes' drive from RHS Gardens Wisley, The Talbot is a historic coaching inn converted into a four-star hotel with many period features from its 500 year history.

The rooms offer a blend of traditional and contemporary facilities, with solid oak furniture complementing many original features of the 15th century building.

Conveniently located just 30 minutes from central London, The Talbot has 43 en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar serving artisan pizzas as well as classic British dishes.

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Availability

From
Sun, Sun, Jun 29, 2025
To
Thu, Thu, Jul 3, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,275*

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing a standard double room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £376. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Visit to Sally's smallholding is subject to weather conditions and time on the day. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd.

From
Sun, Sun, Jun 29, 2025
To
Thu, Thu, Jul 3, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Price per person
£1,225*

* Price for CL SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. From price is per person, based on two people sharing a standard double room, subject to availability. Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £376. Deposit 30%. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Visit to Sally's smallholding is subject to weather conditions and time on the day. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. In the case of unforeseen circumstances, expert(s) may be substituted, and any expert-led events may be subject to change. Expert(s) will not join you for your full trip duration unless otherwise stated. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd.

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