Estate Villages

All of our properties are unfurnished and are available to rent in the picturesque North Yorkshire villages of Bulmer, Coneysthorpe, Slingsby, Terrington and Welburn. All villages are designated as conservation areas within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) with special architectural or historic interest.  To view properties currently available to rent, please click on the Available Property link to the left.

Bulmer
You can find Bulmer in the southern part of the estate, to the north of the A64 York to Malton trunk road. Facilities include a village hall and church dating back to the 11th Century.

Coneysthorpe

Built by the Howard family, Coneysthorpe lies to the north of Castle Howard Great Lake. The village has remained unspoilt from the time it was built and consists of a group of predominantly residential properties set around an attractive village green. Many of Castle Howard's employees and retired staff currently live in this village.

Slingsby

On the northern edge of the estate, in the Vale of Pickering, Slingsby is prominent in the landscape because of the ruins of the 16th century castle (not open to the public) on the western side of the village. Facilities include a village store, pub, electrical shop, primary school and church.

Terrington

Lying on the western edge of the estate, this large, attractive village sits on Terrington Bank, overlooking the Vale of York. Facilities include a pub, village store, village hall, church and primary school.

Welburn

Welburn lies to the south of Castle Howard estate and properties within the village range from 18th and 19th century buildings, to more modern houses. Facilities include a primary school, pub, village store, church and garage.

Click here to find out more about the Howardian Hills AONB.