High Dalby House offers a unique, unrivalled location in the heart of the peaceful environment of Dalby Forest in the North York Moors National Park. Offering first class luxury bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation, for the discerning adult, in country house style, resident hosts Ian and Linda provide a welcoming oasis within an oasis.
Whether enjoying a short break, celebration or retreat, guests find tranquillity and space to press the pause button, to reflect, recalibrate andre-create themselves from whatever position they start. The location is ideal for walking, cycling, days out at the coast and moors, and more adventurous experiences in the immediate environs of the house, high wire fun or paint balling, and the truly dark skies open star gazing vistas to excite the imagination.
Our home, High Dalby House, is somewhere truly special in its welcome, ambience, facilities and atmosphere, offering fabulous comfort and care, peace and tranquillity'providing a true retreat, however our guests wish to define or experience it, bespoke, guided or otherwise, reflective or spiritual.
Whether enjoying a short break, celebration or retreat, guests find tranquillity and space to press the pause button, to reflect, recalibrate andre-create themselves from whatever position they start. The location is ideal for walking, cycling, days out at the coast and moors, and more adventurous experiences in the immediate environs of the house, high wire fun or paint balling, and the truly dark skies open star gazing vistas to excite the imagination.
Our home, High Dalby House, is somewhere truly special in its welcome, ambience, facilities and atmosphere, offering fabulous comfort and care, peace and tranquillity'providing a true retreat, however our guests wish to define or experience it, bespoke, guided or otherwise, reflective or spiritual.
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We have come to High Dalby with differing and varied professional backgrounds.
Ian, one-time rugby player, is a chartered engineer, spending much of his career in construction, including a period running a large manufacturing company before establishing his own property and consultancy business.
Linda taught English before becoming a secondary head teacher, then an education consultant, facilitator and coach, before embarking upon research in practical theology and learning.
Both of us were ordained into the Anglican church late in life, finding our vocations as priests coming to fruition from serendipitous spiritual journeys.
Ian, one-time rugby player, is a chartered engineer, spending much of his career in construction, including a period running a large manufacturing company before establishing his own property and consultancy business.
Linda taught English before becoming a secondary head teacher, then an education consultant, facilitator and coach, before embarking upon research in practical theology and learning.
Both of us were ordained into the Anglican church late in life, finding our vocations as priests coming to fruition from serendipitous spiritual journeys.
High Dalby House had humble origins as a single roomed 17th century farmhouse.
The Boddy family farmed the land for over 250 years during which time the house was periodically extended.
In the 1940s the Forestry Commission bought the house and used it to accommodate their senior officers, before selling it on to newspaper magnate Sir Meredith Whittaker in 1956.
He and his wife undertook major works, including the installation of electricity, to create a country house.
The owners previous to us bought it in 2010 making alterations and improvements to welcome guests.
The Boddy family farmed the land for over 250 years during which time the house was periodically extended.
In the 1940s the Forestry Commission bought the house and used it to accommodate their senior officers, before selling it on to newspaper magnate Sir Meredith Whittaker in 1956.
He and his wife undertook major works, including the installation of electricity, to create a country house.
The owners previous to us bought it in 2010 making alterations and improvements to welcome guests.
Holidays are pretty much self-explanatory but holydays carry more of the sense of a 'retreat'.
Both concepts are connected as they are rooted into the idea of wholeness.
We believe that they are not mutually exclusive.
Indeed, a retreat can mean many things.
Often the word is used to mean a withdrawal from a 'battle' of some description.
Finding space and time to be mindful and reflect upon what truly matters and how to re-imagine and re-create oneself and one's circumstances is not always easy.
Both concepts are connected as they are rooted into the idea of wholeness.
We believe that they are not mutually exclusive.
Indeed, a retreat can mean many things.
Often the word is used to mean a withdrawal from a 'battle' of some description.
Finding space and time to be mindful and reflect upon what truly matters and how to re-imagine and re-create oneself and one's circumstances is not always easy.
We would ask that you call us to discuss your booking so we are able to provide a bespoke stay.
Some weeks will be silent in the house, some may have a distinct focus, e.g.
We do offer 2 and 3-night short breaks at various times of the year.
These breaks will appear on our SPECIAL OFFERS page or contact us for availability.
For those staying in the cottages breakfast can be taken in the main house by prior arrangement for an additional charge.
Some weeks will be silent in the house, some may have a distinct focus, e.g.
We do offer 2 and 3-night short breaks at various times of the year.
These breaks will appear on our SPECIAL OFFERS page or contact us for availability.
For those staying in the cottages breakfast can be taken in the main house by prior arrangement for an additional charge.
Enchanting forest oasis.
Absolutely beautiful home in a magical forest setting with lovely attentive hosts.
What a haven for relaxation!
At bedtime we could hear an owl hooting and the nearly full moon behind the forest trees seen from the bedroom window was breathtaking.
The room had everything I could possibly need including toiletries, coffee and delicious biscuits, good tv, detailed guest guide with menus from local inns.
Super comfy bed!
Everything was perfect.
Location great / breakfast great, it was so quiet and peaceful a lovely place to relax and enjoy the serenity.
Absolutely beautiful home in a magical forest setting with lovely attentive hosts.
What a haven for relaxation!
At bedtime we could hear an owl hooting and the nearly full moon behind the forest trees seen from the bedroom window was breathtaking.
The room had everything I could possibly need including toiletries, coffee and delicious biscuits, good tv, detailed guest guide with menus from local inns.
Super comfy bed!
Everything was perfect.
Location great / breakfast great, it was so quiet and peaceful a lovely place to relax and enjoy the serenity.
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