Gumboots & Wellingtons

Gumboots & Wellingtons Two handcrafted, pet-free hideaways in the tiny hamlet of Ellerburn, near Dalby Forest. For couples / solo travellers looking for space to just ‘be’.

This leafy corner of the North York Moors is made for slow days, forest wanderings & dark starry skies. Wood burning stove. En-suite shower room. Compact kitchen. A welcome pack of breakfast treats is included to get you started, along with a basket of wood to use on the wood burner or outdoor fire pit.

Little touches that make our hideaways feel like home.. we hope we’ve thought of all the practical things that make a s...
19/09/2026

Little touches that make our hideaways feel like home.. we hope we’ve thought of all the practical things that make a stay here comfortable… but it’s the design touches that I love finding along the way.

This little ceramic house was bought at a pop up tea garden quite a few years ago (

It sits in a wooden cubby in the living room of The Den, along with other little treasures..

What makes a getaway feel extra special to you?

This photo was taken by A D A M C L A R K | Adventure Photographer

When the evenings start to draw in a little… the stars seem to brighter somehow.. and there’s an excuse to light the li...
17/09/2026

When the evenings start to draw in a little… the stars seem to brighter somehow.. and there’s an excuse to light the little hobbit wood burner in the evening when the air has a nip..

So what better reason to book a stay in autumn…

Will it be a week of exploring the beautiful North York Moors National Park
•explore forest trails, right from the doorstep
•stunning beaches without the crowds
•quaint villages and tea rooms in the capital of 🍰
Or perhaps a shorter stay to relax with a good book, craft project and a glass of something nice…

Photo 1 by A D A M C L A R K | Adventure Photographer 🙏

09/09/2026

Until next year…

A friend and I happened to walk down the driveway at exactly the right moment to see hundreds of swallows and house martins gathering.

It marks a little shift as we move toward autumn.. they were getting ready for their long journey south.. the skies will seem quiet without them.

Have you noticed them getting ready to leave where you are?

🍂

Is it just us, but are we feeling a slight nip in the air… ? We’ve never been so excited for autumn 🍂 It’s a beautiful t...
30/08/2026

Is it just us, but are we feeling a slight nip in the air… ?

We’ve never been so excited for autumn 🍂
It’s a beautiful time of year to explore the North York Moors National Park

🥾 A scenic walk from the doorstep, with the promise of a warming cuppa by the wood burner when you get back to your hideaway…
🥘 Cosy pubs or a local cafe, with oodles of home made cakes to choose from
🚴 🚴‍♂️ Hire a bike from the friendly hike shop Dalby Bike Barn and explore the forest with its changing colours 🍁

Get in touch to book your stay… be it a long weekend or longer, it’s a chance to switch off, relax, reconnect…

23/08/2026

Sunday…

The Den
A hand crafted hideaway just for you, or for two..

Tucked into a leafy corner of the North York Moors, with trails into Dalby Forest right from the doorstep 🌲🥾🚴

It’s the kind of place you want to send a postcard from.. 💌

www.gumbootsandwellingtons.co.uk

20/08/2026

We rebuilt the veg raised beds earlier this year (when I say we, I mean the royal we… Mr 🐝 did 100% of the work on this project).
We’ve never seen so many butterflies as 2026 - hasn’t it been wonderful!

• Helmsley A favourite for - 🏰 history & gardens - with the castle, Helmsley Walled Garden, Duncombe park and Rievaulx A...
16/08/2026

• Helmsley

A favourite for -
🏰 history & gardens - with the castle, Helmsley Walled Garden, Duncombe park and Rievaulx Abbey just a few mins drive… and of course our favourite, Kirkdale Minster where Mr 🐝 & I were married
🛍️ independent shops & makers - a few of our favourites Milo's Attic Saltbox Gallery Helmsley Studio 573 Paperwing
🥘 great cafes - too many to mention but three we love… Mannion & Co Porter’s Coffee Co The Vinehouse Cafe, Helmsley

Go by bus from Thornton le Dale or it’s just 30 mins by car from here.

We love reading guest reviews… How lovely is this… Adam also painted a beautiful picture of The Hut and left it for us w...
10/08/2026

We love reading guest reviews…

How lovely is this… Adam also painted a beautiful picture of The Hut and left it for us with a thank you note on the back 💚!

He’s given us permission to use the image to create our own G&W postcards…
So next time you stay with us, write a postcard ✍️
Pop it in the post.
And make someone’s day

06/08/2026

Can you spot our cottage?

When we say we’re tucked away in a leafy valley… we really mean it.

Hidden in the tiny hamlet of Ellerburn, this little corner of the North York Moors National Park is a place for slow mornings, birdsong and star-filled nights.

Sometimes the best places are the hardest to find.. so perhaps you’ll help us by sharing this post with a friend who would love it here.

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01/08/2026

We think this one deserves a repeat performance, especially as today we celebrate all things Yorkshire 🐑 🐑 🐑

Happy Yorkshire Day!!

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