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Simon, Helen, Harriet and Jonathan extend to you a warm welcome to the Fauconberg Arms - our family run 17th Century North Yorkshire Inn, nestled in the beautiful village of Coxwold, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Our famous Inn is named after the Earl of Fauconberg, who lived at nearby Newburgh Priory, and was married to Oliver Cromwell's daughter, Mary, who, after her father's death in 1658, is believed to have brought her father's body to the Priory, and that the body is still lying there, in a bricked-up vault.
Our Bedroom accommodation consists of - one twin room and 3 double rooms. Having arrived at the Fauconberg in December 2006 to a garden that had obviously been neglected for many years, we (Thanks to the able assistance of Colin and Howard) set to cutting back the hedges, chopping through the brambles and nettles, and giving the dogwood a serious haircut...we now have the grass coming through! Seats have been made around the trees and various corners, and, as the project is ongoing, we shall proceed to keep extending the path (Fauconberg's answer to the M25). A wonderful terrace is just about complete (this time Thanks to Walter and his masonry skills) where the view across the fields to Byland Abbey lends itself to a pot of tea, a quiet bottle of wine or, as planned, Barbeques and evenings of entertainment. Please do go round, through the car park, and have a look.
The Fauconberg Arms is in the centre of the Doomsday Book village CUCVALT. The village and estate were given to the Fauconberg family by Henry VIII, so it is clear to see that our Inn and village are steeped in history, which is the principal reason why the North Yorkshire village of Coxwold is so highly respected by visitors from all over the World. We, at the Fauconberg Arms, are very proud indeed to be a part of this historic setting. |