The Harrogate Holidays Blog

Woo Hoo!!  The route of the Olympic Torch has been announced and it’s being carried through not one, but three of the district’s towns of Knaresborough, Ripon and Harrogate!  A once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a piece of the Olympics at first hand.  Click here to see where the torch travels.

The route has been 2 years in planning and consultation and travels through 1019 communities, passing within 10 miles of 95% of people in the UK.

The flame’s journey lasts 70 days, starting on 18th May  with 8000 torchbearers, all of whom have a personal story to tell – the youngest is 12 and the oldest is 99 (she says her secret is eating chocolate every day!!).

The torch passes through our towns on 19th June – and Harrogate Holidays will definitely be there to cheer it on.  Catch it at 13.30 on Knaresborough High Street, 14.05 in Harrogate and on to Ripon at 16.10.

Plans are well under way to make it a celebration day to remember for the region’s residents old and young – watch this space for more details.

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The keenly awaited Osborne Development has now been completed in its prime Harrogate location and Harrogate Holidays is delighted to be able to offer Apartment 8 the Penthouse in its portfolio – arguably the finest serviced apartment currently available in the town.

It’s difficult to do justice to this property in print – but we will try!  A penthouse in the true meaning of the word – at the pinnacle of this new building and enjoying an elevated panoramic view of Harrogate with windows on three sides of the lifestyle room.

The penthouse has a prime position, tucked away in a quiet but spacious site with gated parking, within walking distance of the town centre yet very close to the 200 Acre Stray park.

A high speed lift from the spacious entrance hall leads directly to the apartment front door and secure video entry system, with easy access for disabled guests from the car parking area. The accommodation comprises two king sized bedrooms each with luxury en suite and an open plan living space all on one level with state of the art kitchen and dining area.

Every whim has been catered for – with styling to the height of good taste.

There are not many opportunities in life to experience luxury and comfort on this scale – so call Harrogate Holidays on 01423 523333 or visit here to find out how you can have your own bite of the cherry!

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Locals in Knaresborough have been stumped (!!) by the mysterious appearance of intricate tree carvings by the banks of the River Nidd in Knaresborough.  They were first sighted about 2 months ago, although no one spotted the elusive sculptor at work – hence his/her being dubbed “the Banksy of the North”.  They are 10 – 20 feet high and take weird and wonderful mythical forms, such as a dragon, a kingfisher and a human-like creature with a plumed headdress.

The sculptor has now been revealed as Durham-based Tommy Craggs who was working to a private commission.  What a fantastic feather in Knaresborough’s cultural cap!!  Stay with Harrogate Holidays nearby at The Old Cottage – our newest addition to the Harrogate Holidays portfolio.

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There can’t be many benefits from a downturn in the economy – but perhaps we have found one!  Resourceful landowners and farmers are increasingly developing their spare properties into gorgeous holiday lets as a way of diversifying their business and boosting their income stream.

The good news for the holiday maker?  Gone are the days of a lick of magnolia on the walls and any old spare furniture out of the attic!

Owners are responding the the high standards now demanded by the modern holidaymaker by providing chic, comfortable and exceptionally well appointed properties – free WiFi, Ipod docks and flat screen TV often the norm.

Squeak Cottage, the Mistal and the Spring are just two fantastic examples of brand newly developed properties with Harrogate Holidays where no expense has been spared in transforming rural properties to offer comfort and good taste to the most demanding visitor.

So – there are some upsides in a downturn – it’s just about knowing where to look!

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Fantastic news for Harrogate Conference trade – a record attendance has been announced for this year’s Harrogate Christmas and Gift Fair, with more than 4000 people turning up at the HIC.

The figures are up 10% on last year and come at a welcome time for Harrogate International Centre as it faces challenging business conditions.

Robert Anslow, director at HITF, said: “We work hard all year to ensure high quality attendance at the show and I’m delighted we are seeing the results of our hard work with a significant year on year increase in attendance.”

Angus Houston, director at HIC, said: “The increase in visitor numbers is great news. It’s a win for one of our most important clients and a win for the town.  More visitors to the exhibitions and events here at HIC means more customers for the bars, restaurants and shops in town.”

Well done Harrogate!

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We are incredibly lucky in Harrogate to have so much to entertain us on our doorstep!  We even have our own Comedy Club entering its seventh successful year of residency at Harrogate Theatre.  Many of today’s top funny men and women have cut their teeth at the Hyena Comedy Club – Jason Manford, Alan Carr, Russell Howard, Rhod Gilbert and Chris Addison to name but a few.  Treat yourself to a weekend in Harrogate with Harrogate Holidays and spend Saturday night catching up on the next big thing in comedy – tickets only £12 – what are you waiting for???

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