The Green

There’s a quiet moment in Lastingham that always seems to stay with you… If you do one thing while you’re here, I always think it should be stepping inside St Mary’s Church. It’s beautiful in its own right above ground — simple, peaceful, and full of character. But it’s what lies beneath that makes it feel truly special. A few steps down, and you find yourself in a small stone crypt dating back to the 7th century, built at the time of St Cedd’s monastery. It’s quiet in a way that’s hard to...

One of the things that makes staying here so special is what’s right on the doorstep. The village green sits just beside The Green, Lastingham. North York Moors., and just beyond that you’ll find St Mary’s Church – and tucked quietly just over the bridge there's St Cedd’s Well, which is quite literally right next door to the cottage. We thought it might be interesting to share a little more about it. The well is traditionally linked to St Cedd, a 7th-century monk who founded a monastery here...

That unmistakable scent drifting through the woodland is one of the simplest pleasures of spring. We love gathering a little to bring back to the cottage — perfect for soups, garlic butter, pesto or stirring through fresh pasta. If you’re tempted to forage, a gentle reminder to be certain of what you’re picking (wild garlic should smell strongly when crushed), avoid toxic lookalikes like lily of the valley, and always take only what you need. A small seasonal joy, right on the doorstep.