John & Mike are the co founders of Birch Stays and are on hand to make your stay an unforgettable holiday. Birch Stays host tailored holidays in design-led homes, by forming a collection of unique holiday homes we can create virtual holiday communities by offering bespoke packages, activities, and a level of service that is unavailable for affordable, short-term domestic holidays. We offer additional services to enhance the Staymakers experiences, such as organised beach days with activities, equipment, group hikes, surfing lessons, kids football games etc. Birch Stays can create a virtual community to connect like-minded guests during their trips and arrange group activities across the collection of homes that are provided by our local partners.

An outstanding Grade II listed detached country home set in its own grounds on the outskirts of the village of Starbotton, one of the real gems of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Built in 1610 the 6 bedroom home provides elegant accommodation for 12 guests and includes a beautiful 2 bedroom annex.

Starbotton, Yorkshire Dales Nestling in the Upper Wharfedale Valley between Kettlewell and Buckden, this idyllic National Park village makes the perfect place from which to explore the wonderful scenery and pretty villages of this magnificent Dale. Much of Upper Wharfedale is National Trust owned - an indication of the beauty of its classic countryside, with dry-stone walls and barns, important flower-rich hay meadows and valleyside woodland. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best walking areas in the Dales, with The Dales Way passing nearby, good access to Buckden Pike and gentle walks along the riverbanks. The village itself comprises a cluster of stone-built cottages and houses with, at its centre, the wonderful 'Fox and Hounds' pub serving great ales and fine food. No surprise that the hit movie 'Calendar Girls' was filmed nearby and in other locations throughout the area. An excellent base for enjoying the famous dales, historic market towns, caves and waterfalls of this magical area. Kettlewell & Buckden 2 miles; Grassington 12 miles.