Location - In the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds

Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park is perfectly situated. Near at hand are the delightful villages of Cottingham, Swanland, Kirk Ella and Skidby. The historic market town of Beverley, with its medieval streets and weekly market, is just a short drive away, as are the bright city lights of Hull. The park is also close to a selection of supermarkets and other local amenities.

The Yorkshire Wolds themselves are a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of wide open spaces and opportunities for walking, riding and cycling. The Wolds Way, a 79-mile trail, has its starting point close to the park and there are also golf courses and leisure centres nearby. Enjoy a day out along the East Coast, with its rugged coastline, picturesque seaside villages, sailing and surfing.

The park benefits from easy access to a range of transport links, including the national road and rail networks, the Humber Bridge and a ferry port with regular sailings to Europe. There are also three airports within an hour's drive - Humberside International Airport, Leeds/Bradford International Airport and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield.

Beverley

Beverley is the administrative centre of the East Riding of Yorkshire, a bustling market town with a spectacular Minster it is a town that is best explored on foot. Tucked away down narrow cobbled and medieval streets is a host of antique shops, quaint boutiques, craft shops and tea rooms - perfect for an afternoon's amble. Every Saturday, Saturday market transforms Beverley into a colourful hive of activity selling everything from local farmer's produce to clothes and jewellery whilst Beverley's historic pubs can be found on every street corner. The most famous of which is the darkly gas lit White Horse on Hengate, which is fondly referred to as Nellie's by locals, after the former landlady. Beverley also has an eclectic mix of restaurants from Thai to Turkish to more traditional British fare it has a selection of bars, restaurants and pubs to suit all tastes.

Beverley boasts beautiful architecture from Georgian townhouses to the finest ecclesiastical architecture in Europe, the most famous of which is the magnificent 13th century Gothic Minster which gloriously towers over the town. The Minster features the world's largest collection of stone carvings and 700-year old Percy Tomb - a masterpiece of European modern art. Equally as spectacular is St Mary's Church, situated at the opposite end of town to the Minster, if you look carefully you will see the carved rabbit which was Lewis Carroll's inspiration for the March hare in Alice in Wonderland.

Beverley is also home to a historic racecourse, internationally recognised music festival, comedy festival and an art gallery which holds the permanent collection of Frederick Elwell paintings - cultural activities to appeal to all ages.

Golfing from Raywell

Raywell Hall Country Lodges are perfectly situated close to three local golf courses, providing a variety of courses, driving ranges and facilities for golfers of all abilities. Rather than offering residents one course Raywell Country Lodges has agreements with all three courses giving them the luxury to choose where they want to play.

Hessle Golf Club

Situated next to the Raywell estate, the historic Hessle Golf Club is a testing parkland par 72 course set among a variety of trees in a peaceful location surrounded by open countryside. The second hole has even been named the Raywell dip, as the land falls from Raywell down past the tee and towards the green.

www.hessle-golf-club.co.uk

Cottingham Golf Club

A short 10 minute drive from Raywell is Cottingham Golf Course. Opened in 1994 the 18 hole par 72 course is enhanced by landscaping and many man made water features presenting a fair challenge to golfers of all levels. There is also a 27 bay driving range and PGA tuition is available. The modern spacious clubhouse has a balcony that overlooks the 1st tee whilst the park also houses additional spa facilities including a gym, 20m pool, sauna/steam/spa.

www.cottinghamparks.co.uk

Beverley & East Riding Golf Club

In nearby Beverley, the Beverley and East Riding Golf Club offers 18 unique holes of varying difficulty on the historic pasture land of Beverley Westwood.

Founded in 1889, the Westwood course is arguably the oldest in Yorkshire. It boasts an enviable mix of golfing landscape - parkland, heathland and links - taking advantage of the ups and downs of the rolling fairways and magnificent views of the market town of Beverley and its spectacular Minster.

www.beverleyandeast-ridinggolfclub.co.uk

Walking and Cycling

Raywell Hall Country Lodges are situated in the Yorkshire Wolds at the foot of The Yorkshire Wolds Way, the quietest National Trail, running for 79 miles from Hessle, near the Humber Bridge across the Yorkshire Wolds to Filey on the East Coast.

For nearly 80 miles the Yorkshire Wolds Way takes walkers and cyclists through some of the most tranquil and gentle countryside in England, offering views on a clear day that stretch for miles. Beginning at the Humber Estuary beneath the Humber Bridge the trail ends up in the coastal town of Filey, having passed through rolling terrain and woodlands.

The location of Raywell Hall Country Lodges is perfect for those who love walking and cycling, with such a fantastic trail passing through the foot of the lodge development.

www.nationaltrail.co.uk/YorkshireWoldsWay

Local Restaurants

The East Riding of Yorkshire provides an eclectic mix of restaurants to suit all taste buds. From quaint village pubs for a Sunday Roast to worldwide cuisine in fine restaurants, there is something for every occasion.

Bell in Driffield

46 Market Place, Driffield. YO25 6AN

Beverley Arms Hotel

North Bar Within, Beverley. HU17 8DD. 01482 870907

Bosville Arms Country Hotel

High Street, Rudston. YO25 4UB

Burton Mount Country House

Malton Road, Beverley. HU17 7RA. 01964 551955

Cave Castle Windsor Restaurant

South Cave, Brough. HU15 2EU. 01430 422245

Cerutti 2

Beverley Station, Station Square, Beverley. 01482 866700

Danes Dyke Inn & Restaurant

Flamborough Road, Bridlington. YO15 1DW. 01262 401702

Ferns Hotel

Main Street, Bridlington. YO16 4UJ. 01262 400712

Four Seasons Bistro

34 Cliff Road, Hornsea, East Yorkshire. HU18 1LN

Grants Bistro

22 North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire. HU17 8AX. 01482 887624

Lazaat Restaurant

Woodhill Way, Cottingham, East Yorkshire. HU17 5SX. 01482 844299

La Scala

22 New Walkergate, Beverley. HU17 9EE. 01482 882277

Lee Garden

29 North Bar Within, Beverley. 01482 872832

Lodge Restaurant

Springhead Park, Willerby Road, Hull. HU5 5LP

Manor House Hotel & Restaurant

Walkington Heads, Walkington. HU17 8SP. 01482 866501

Masons

28 North Bar Within, Beverley. 01482 888881

Pizza Express

37 North Bar Within, Beverley. HU17 8BD

Raftons and The Grainary

Skipsea Grange, Hornsea Road, Skipsea. YO25 8SY. 01262 468745

Rags Restaurant

South Pier, Bridlington. YO15 3AN. 01262 674729

Ramblers Rest Tea Room & Restaurant

- Main Street, Millington. YO42 1TX

Sandringham House Hotel

11 The Crescent, Bridlington. YO15 2NX. 01262 424631

Seraglio Restaurant

5 North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorkshire. HU17 8AP. 01482 887878

Ship Inn

Scarborough Road, Driffield. YO25 3TH

Star at Sancton

King Street, Sancton, York. 01430 827269

Swiss Cottage Restaurant

49A New Road, Hornsea. HU18 1PH

The Cheese Shop

20 Market Place, Howden. DN14 7BL. 01430 430222

Tickton Grange

Main Street, Beverley. HU17 9SH. 01964 542556

Tudor Rose Hotel & Restaurant

Wednesday Market, Beverley. HU17 0DG

Wellington Inn

19 The Green, Lund. YO25 9TE. 01377 217294

Willerby Manor Hotel

Willerby Manor Hotel, Well Lane, Willerby. HU10 6ER.

Wok Ever

119 Hallgate, Cottingham. 01482 844844.

Wolds Inn

Wolds Inn, Driffield Road, Huggate.YO42 1YH.

Wolds Village

Manor Farm, The Roundabout, Bainton Road, Driffield. YO25 9EF. 01377 217698.

Cottingham

A short drive from Raywell Hall is Cottingham a modern village which features a bustling high street which boasts both a Somerfield and Sainsbury's alongside independent shops, pubs, coffee shops and restaurants.

A thriving village, which has a population of 18,000, Cottingham also has amenities such as pharmacies, a Medical centre and a dentists practice should any of these services be required during your stay at Raywell Hall Country Lodges.

Cottingham also has a train station that offers a direct and regular service to Beverley and Hull, trains are also available to Scarborough and Bridlington, whilst there is also a regular bus network from the village.

Local Shopping

Within five minutes of Raywell Hall Country Lodges is a shopping centre which features a large Waitrose whilst further supermarkets and shops both independent and high-street can be found in Cottingham and Beverley. Saturday is market day in Beverley, offering shoppers a host of fresh farmer's produce and locally baked items.

Kingston-upon-Hull also offers a large selection of city centre shopping and boasts The Princes Quay shopping centre, a large shopping centre that overlooks Hull Marina. Further a-field the cities of York, Leeds and Lincoln offer unrivalled shopping opportunities, for all retail therapy needs.

Lincoln, York, Leeds

You can reach the thriving cities of York, Lincoln and Leeds within an hour's drive from Raywell Hall Country Lodges which opens up a whole world of activities and opportunities.

The historic city of York has countless attractions, museums and galleries. Choose from the National Railway Museum, JORVIK Viking Centre or York Castle Museum or instead opt for a stroll around the Castle walls, or a spot of shopping in the Shambles.

The lively city of Leeds has become renowned for its café-bar and restaurant culture and also its shopping, with the opening of Harvey Nichols, Gieves and Hawkes and many other prestigious shops. Home to the Royal Armouries, Leeds also has many cultural opportunities to give you a break from the retail therapy.

The city of Lincoln, is located just an hour from Raywell Hall across the Humber Bridge. The spectacular cathedral overlooks the city and there are many independent shops and cafes located in the quaint cathedral and Steep Hill quarter, which makes for a fantastic day out.