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Special occasions

Many of our guests book The Old Vicarage to celebrate a special event such as a birthday or anniversary.

Something to celebrate?

Many of our guests book The Old Vicarage to celebrate a special event such as a birthday or anniversary.

We can arrange additional services to make your stay extra special, such as professional catering and tailor-made birthday cakes, treatments, bikes and so on. Or how about flower deliveries or champagne on arrival? In the summer months, guests often like to extend the party out of doors and make use of the beautiful gardens.

So if you are planning a celebration, let us know and we will do our best to make your event perfect in every way.

 

Outside catering
Sometimes – especially for a big group – it’s a relief to hand over the catering to someone else, either as a one-off treat or if you are celebrating a special event such as a birthday or anniversary. There are several professional catering firms locally who can serve quality food to meet your requirements.

Henny's Kitchen - Henny is a freelance chef specialising in private dinner parties and also group lessons, chocolates and fine dining. Tel 07711 016567. www.hennyskitchen.co.uk
The Yorkshire Party Company – One of the region's top catering companies and known for imaginative food served by professional staff. They provide a tailor-made service and will help you design a menu or party theme. Telephone: 01765 641920.  www.yorkshireparty.co.uk 
Lady G - Georgina is a trained cordon bleu chef who specialises in holiday catering. This can be a special lunch or dinner party, cooked and served for you with waiting staff provided or a drop-off service. Telephone: 07957 144467. www.ladygscookery.co.uk
Edwina's Cakes - Based in Richmond, this shop stocks a range of birthday and novelty cakes and will also create something to your own specifications. Tel: 01748 826622.
Angel's Share - based in The Station at Richmond, Alex and her team at this award-winning bakery and delicatessen prepare delicious quiches, pies and scrumptious desserts. Great if you don't fancy cooking but you are in a large group. At least a couple of days notice is needed. Food is presented on boards and boxed for easy transportation. Tel: 01748 828261. www.theangelssharebakery.com
 

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A warm Yorkshire welcome awaits

The combination of double, twin and single bedrooms make for flexible sleeping arrangements and the three bathrooms mean that it is often possible for each group to have their own separate facilities.

The communal rooms are spacious enough for people to be together - for instance everyone can fit around the dining table or sit together in the lounge - but there are also plenty of other quieter areas for people to find their own space.

Use of the adjoining leisure facilities means there are lots of activities on site to suit all ages and energy levels, from the large indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi to the fully-equipped gym, table tennis, table football and outdoor tennis courts. The grounds are excellent for sitting in with a book, enjoying a group barbeque, having a kick around with the kids or just quietly taking in the spectacular views. The private stretch of river that runs just below the house extends this natural 'playground' even further!

Looking outside the parameters of The Old Vicarage, the Yorkshire Dales are also an excellent holiday destination for group holidays, with quite literally something for everyone. There is an abundance of attractions, activities and places to visit which can be explored further on this website.

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