The farmhouse was founded by the monks from nearby Byland Abbey who gave the name "Grange" to indicate a farm they owned and worked. "Oldstead" indicates the original site occupied while the Abbey was being built.

The farmhouse was built in the 17th century from the local soft red sandstone and has walls almost 2 feet thick. The plaster has recently been removed from the walls around the staircase to create a rich feature of the stone.
Amongst the depth of the chimney breasts as they lead up from the inglenooks towards the attic is a chamber believed to have been a priest hole. The fireplace in the guest sitting room was constructed more recently from cobbles which were gathered from our arable fields above the house. This room also features oak furniture made in the medieval style by the Robert Thompson Craftsmen of Kilburn.

We serve a breakfast of your choice, including a range of teas and coffees, fresh fruit salad and juices, yoghurts, breads and croissants. Speciality farmhouse dishes include a traditional grill with free range eggs from our own hens and dry cured Yorkshire bacon, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, omelette, creamed mushrooms, kedgeree and selection of cold meat and cheeses.

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