We have to admit that mulled wine is a real firm favourite at Christmas. At the York Christmas Markets until the 22nd December 2019 there will be a variety of stalls to buy gifts for your loved ones but there are also stalls where you an get yourself a mulled wine. So go on treat yourself it’s Christmas in a glass !! It’s worth mentioning that if you read one of our previous Blogs you will find information about the Thor Tipi Bar and the Ice Skating Rink. Did you know our bed and breakfast here in York is just a 15-20 minutes walk into York along the very fashionable high street ‘Bishyrd.’ Here at our B&B in York we […]

Retail Therapy With A Twist !!! Love a bit of shopping? Want to grab a bargain? Fancy a bite to eat? And….. how are you at iceskating? Well take yourself to the York Designer Outlet Village you can have a fab day and it’s open most days until 9pm. The Mcarthur Glen here in York is all under cover you can visit the many designer shops have the odd coffee and cake or if you prefer you can grab something else to eat in the upstairs eatiers. Just before your ready to leave stay a bit longer have a glass of mulled wine in the bar area loacted next to the ice skating ring there you can sit and relax […]

The York Christmas Markets Are Here  !!!!             The York Christmas Markets are here until the 23rd December 2018. It’s a great time to start your Christmas shopping it’s always a great festival brimming with great gift ideas. York really has got it all again this year!!! The Christmas lights look spectacular the ice skating ring is up and running which really is very pretty to see you can also sit with a glass of mulled wine in the heated bar area overlooking the  ice skating ring which is where I will be !!!!!!!!!! Don’t foget guys the Betway Snooker is here in York again until the 9th December. Just a tip when making your […]

The Great Ghost Search It’s not going to be long now !!!! If you love York then your going to love York during the spooky week !!!! From the 26th October until the 2nd November 2018 you will be able to find 26 ghost lanterns and then there are some limited editions mini ghosts to find that are located around York. The best times to try and find your ghosts are between 5pm-7pm each evening the search is on. What’s also great is that if you find the ceramic ghosts you can keep them how spooky is that !!!!!! Those Guests that have booked direct here at our bed and breakfast in York will receive a free ghost search map […]

Its December Not Long To The Big Day !!! How is the Christmas shopping going? Need inspirartion? Then why not come to the York Christmas Markets they are here in York until the 22nd of December 2017. The stalls are great again this year it was very difficult to pull myself away from the free samples of gin on offer !!! We also have some unique shops for that special gift for that special person. If that was not enough there are plenty of places to eat and drink and put your feet up for a well earned rest !!! Our bed and breakfast  is only a 15-20 minue walk into York along the very pretty riversdie walk or along […]