Welcome to Brawby Grange!

Last updated: 26 June 2009

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Brawby Grange, Brawby, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6PZ, England.

Tel: (01653) 668245. Email: info@brawbygrange.com

Proprietors: Karen and Glenn Garrett

Open March to October


"We stayed here for 3 nights in June this year and did not want to leave! There is more than enough room to site 5 vans, either in the old orchard or in the paddock next door which has nice views across the fields. As we were the only campers on site, the owners very kindly let us close the gates to the paddock so that our dogs could be safely exercised. We were entertained during the day by a pair of little owls and in the evenings by a beautiful barn owl, hunting for small prey in the next field. Amenities are close by but if it is seclusion you require then this site is well worth a visit." - Jane Remmer, 2006.


If you would like to make a booking by email, please include your membership number,
name and address, telephone number and car reg. number - thank you!


Availability: We are now booked up for all weekends until September. Due to high demand this year and to avoid disappointment, we would suggest to book early, especially for bank holiday weekends and when you wish to book together with friends.

Welcome


Welcome to Brawby Grange Certificated Location. We are situated in the picturesque Vale Of Pickering and are conveniently located between York, The North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the coastal towns of Whitby and Scarborough. Whatver your holiday tastes are, we are lucky enough to have a number of attractions within 45 minutes drive including Castle Howard, Flamingoland and Goathland (famous for being the site of Aidensfield in ITV's Heartbeat).

Alternatively you can spend your holiday enjoying the peace and quiet of Brawby Grange with a good book or reminisce the age of steam with a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Throughout the year there are a number of events locally which attract visitors to our area. These include the Castle Howard Proms, Pickering Country Music Festival, Pickering Traction Engine Rally and the Pickering War Weekend. We always recommend booking early for these events as they book up well in advance, as do Bank Holidays.

Caravanning

All Caravan Club members are welcome in the Brawby Grange Orchard! These two peaceful acres are set amongst trees on a flat and well-kept lawn, between the farmhouse and fields. As a Certificated Location (CL), the setting is exclusively for Caravan Club members' own recreational use, so come and enjoy!

BOOKINGS
Advance booking is always required by email or phone.

ARRIVAL / DEPARTING TIMES
We have no specific arrival or departure time requirements so you are free to arrive and depart whenever is most convenient. Pitches are charged for purely on the basis of an overnight stay.

WATER
There are two taps for two separate uses in the interests of hygiene. Drinking water can be taken from the tap on the hen hut, and utility water for washing down etc. is at the far end of the field near the gate.

WASTE WATER
A drain is provided for waste water near the hen hut. Please note that the toilet emptying point is at a separate point - a lift up lid adjacent to the utility water / chemical disposal rinsing tap at the far end of the field.

WC
Found by the field entrance gate in the green cabin. We try to ensure that loo roll is provided but bring your own just in case! Cold water is provided at the sink for washing your hands.

 

 

ELECTRIC HOOK UP and BATTERIES
There are eleven 230V / 10A electric power points available at six positions and batteries can be charged on site.


Two electric points are on the front of the old hen hut
Two electric points are in the pen in the centre of the orchard field
Four electric points are on the right of the orchard (south edge)
Three electric points are in the back field


When moving around the site - please be aware of other people's cables!

RUBBISH
The refuse/recycling collection is every alternate Wednesday. It is helpful if rubbish can please be put in one of the green wheelie bins and glass/cans/tins put in the green recycling box.

GRASS
We try to keep the grass cut regularly so please avoid leaving objects in the field that could damage the lawnmower!

SHOPPING
Malton is the nearest and largest town for food provisions with Morrisons, Netto and Sainsbury's Local supermarkets. Pickering and Kirkbymoorside are also nearby and offer a good range of shops. The nearest retail parks are Clifton Moor and Monks Cross (just this side of York) for larger conglomerate high street style shopping.

GAS
For Calor gas cylinders we recommend Coopers of Pickering, telephone (01751) 472248.

TV / SATELLITE
We are fortunate enough to enjoy excellent analogue and digital (Freeview) TV reception from our local transmitter at Bilsdale which on a clear day is visible on the horizon looking north-west. Alternatively, as we have plenty of space, you are very welcome to use a portable satellite dish.

PETROL / DIESEL
The nearest fuel stations are located at Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Malton/Norton.

POST OFFICE
Thackeray's in Brawby Village have Post Office facilities in their office on Tuesday and Thursdays only. The local Post Box is emptied at approx 4pm. The nearest public phone box is at Great Barugh (pronounced "Great Barf" !).

LIVESTOCK
Please avoid contact with the nearby sheep and cattle, owned by local farmer Steve who checks them daily. In a livestock emergency his number is (01653) 668365. Honey the Welsh Pony and Ozzie the Shetland Pony live in the stables and adjacent fields, and supervise all comings and goings. Occasionally the farm cats Milton and Jasper can be seen, although they are a bit shy unless you have food or milk with you!

DOGS
Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept under control. They must not be allowed to frighten the cats or livestock.

 

 

 

FIRES
No fires are allowed other than barbecues.

FEES
The cost is £9.00 per night per caravan, or £55 for a full week (7 nights), and electric hook-up is included. There are no extra charges for awnings. No deposit is required to make a booking. Please pay in cash (preferred) or cheque at any time during your stay. If no-one is available at the house, please leave your money in the green postbox on the hen hut stating your surname. The maximum permitted stay is 28 consecutive days.

FURTHER ASSISTANCE / EMERGENCIES
If the house is unattended and you require further help, please contact Karen, Glenn or Billy on 07765 933234, 07956 463277 or 01751 477730.

 

Bed & Breakfast

Starting Summer 2009, we are offering high-quality B&B in the East wing of our farmhouse. Our guest accomodation is completely private having its own access and staircase. Please contact us for more details!

Maps

 

 

 


You can view an interactive map using Google Maps or MultiMap!

 

Attractions

Fishing can be enjoyed at Bob's Pond at Manor Farm in Brawby (01653 668458 / 10 mins walk) or the Pickering Trout Lake (15 mins drive). The Shed is probably Brawby's most famous attraction, and has a very informative website. Director of The Shed, Simon Thackray, has also produced www.brawby.com which gives very interesting and useful information on Brawby village and the surrounding area.

History

It is always interesting to hear any pieces of history about Brawby Grange, so if you can contribute anything, please get in touch! We don't know exactly how old Brawby Grange is, but the name Grange comes from the Latin, "grangia", meaning farm or country.

Apparently Brawby Grange (like most if not all other "Granges") was set up as a working farm by monks who for reasons of space were unable to be accommodated at the local monastery. Back in those days, being a monk was an extremely popular occupation! Instead of serving God through prayer and meditation, these working monks served him through their labours in producing crops which were used to feed their fellow monks and, when sold, provided income for the upkeep of the local monastery.

 

The oldest mention of Brawby Grange to be found on the Internet seems to be 1816, where P Benyon's website shows that Thomas Dowson was the farmer at that time. By 1871, according to the GENUKI website ownership of Brawby Grange had passed to Sarah Dotchon (the property comprising 29 acres and 9 perches), with a gross estimated rental of a whole £32 (presumably per year).


Here is a map of Brawby Grange as it was in 1856. Not much has changed in the last 150 years! The farmhouse is visible to the left of the name "Brawby Grange", with the word "Brawby" itself covering what is presently the Orchard, where the caravanners stay. The three main fields in the centre represent around 24 acres.

Here is a picture of haymaking at Brawby Grange, many years ago (exact date unknown). Courtesy of William Bramhill's website