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Situated in the heart of Yorkshire, nine miles from Leeds and Harrogate, the<br />
4,000 acre Harewood Estate nestles in a magical setting.<br />
Home to the Lascelles family since the 1750s, it has become a staycation<br />
destination of choice for those seeking to immerse themselves in spectacular<br />
surroundings.<br />
Ben Lascelles, managing director of the estate, suggests what those heading<br />
to Yorkshire for a staycation might enjoy about the experience.<br />
4.<br />
Sample Yorkshire’s<br />
best food and drink<br />
Head to Yorkshire to sample its delicious<br />
local produce. <strong>The</strong> Harewood<br />
Food and Drink Project collaborates<br />
with local artisan producers to create<br />
simple, sought-after products<br />
and experiences. <strong>The</strong> project’s executive<br />
chef is Josh Whitehead,<br />
Masterchef: <strong>The</strong> Professionals 2016<br />
quarter finalist and current Yorkshire<br />
Evening Post Oliver Awards<br />
Chef of the Year. Harewood outlets<br />
use produce sourced from the estate<br />
to offer guests food cooked in<br />
house, as well as bistro takeaway<br />
deliveries and fine dining events.<br />
Dishes use meat from our Hebridean<br />
black sheep, Highland cattle,<br />
Aberdeen angus and red and fallow<br />
deer, as well as heritage vegetables<br />
from our Walled Garden. Plus, our<br />
mulberry tree ice cream is made<br />
from the fruit, bark and other parts<br />
of a 100-year-old tree overlooking<br />
Harewood lake. Yorkshire has a<br />
wealth of other top quality restaurants<br />
and talented chefs all in easy<br />
reach of Harewood. Some of our<br />
favourites include the Black Swan,<br />
Home, True Foods, Stuzzi, Ox Club<br />
and the Man Behind the Curtain.<br />
5.<br />
Unique experiences<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are many special experiences<br />
available in Yorkshire. Here<br />
at Harewood we are excited to<br />
have some fantastic new weekend<br />
breaks, ideal for those looking for<br />
a foodie experience, lined up for<br />
2021. Guests will enjoy a themed<br />
tasting menu, private picnic on the<br />
estate, afternoon tea on the terrace<br />
of Harewood House, breakfasts at<br />
Muddy Boots café, as well as generous<br />
hampers of Yorkshire produce.<br />
Look out for Japanese Sakura,<br />
inspired by Harewood Spring<br />
Blossoms (2-5 April), Summer Sustainability<br />
and a Zero Food Miles<br />
experience (2-5 June) and Harewood’s<br />
Autumn Harvest (5-8 Nov).<br />
6.<br />
A five-star welcome<br />
Anyone heading to Yorkshire for<br />
a staycation can be assured of a<br />
warm welcome. We try to cater for<br />
all requests and making people feel<br />
at home is always our number one<br />
priority. Visitors always comment<br />
not only on the high standards of<br />
cleanliness but also on how approachable,<br />
friendly and helpful<br />
our hospitality team are in ensuring<br />
their stay is extra special. We’re<br />
proud to be getting five-star reviews<br />
across all platforms. Whether<br />
someone is looking for a family<br />
friendly break, a cosy romantic escape,<br />
to take the dog away for the<br />
weekend or to book as a group for a<br />
special occasion we want to ensure<br />
they have a memorable holiday.<br />
For more information visit harewoodholidays.com and harewood.org<br />
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