This was our second stay at Gayle's and we enjoyed it as much as the first. The house is a great place to stay with children. They loved the pool, Katie the kangaroo and the alpacas and so did the adults. There is plenty to do and see in York itself and the most energetic amongst us enjoyed bike riding on the near empty country roads, the basket ball hoop got a workout and we even managed a game of cricket. Morning and evening saw huge flocks of parrots arriving in waves. A wonderful accompaniment to the breakfasts and dinners we enjoyed outside. An ideal stay in the country in a comfortable country house.