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About Us

Bri and I first set our eyes and hearts on Alum House many years ago and were lucky enough to buy it in 2010, 
moving from another house in the Village. The property was originally an Industrial building built in 1693 to process the locally mined alum, it was bought in the 1970's and turned into a domestic dwelling, the evidence of which was apparent with artex you could climb on every wall and the obligatory avocado bathroom suite. After many years of hard work renovating from top to bottom we opened the doors  and welcomed guests into to our bed & breakfast the summer of 2019 and we love it ! 

We are constantly adding to our Sustainability, we grow our own vegetables and fruit, from potatoes and salad leaves that are used in our everyday meals to fruits for jam for guests to enjoy at breakfast. We harvest rain water in large barrels all around the house to water herbs and potted plants , we also have our own composter to recycle garden waste etc. We are lucky enough to have great local suppliers of fish & meat, with Darren Hanson of Staithes supplying fresh crab & fish and Radfords Butchers of Sleights , whose bacon, sausage , black pudding etc grace your breakfast plate. Our eggs are free range and all meats are ethically sourced.
We make our own laundry starch, using natural geranium oil to promote a good nights sleep: laundry is kept in house to save on transport , our cleaning products are nature based and we do not use bleach or single wipe products. The toiletries for the B&B are all natural, no parabins, good palm oils and containers are recycled. We also have recycling bins for all of our domestic waste. We are trialing natural weed killer, so we will let you know how that goes and we welcome suggestions from all of our guests to help improve our contribution to sustaining this beautiful environment we are so lucky to live in.


​Booking your stay with us is a phone call away, speak to Deb 07530 453470


Food at Alum House is as important to us as it is to you

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​I love to cook, from birthday cakes to three course meals it just fills me with absolute delight seeing the reaction on someones face as they bite into that rich chocolate truffle cake or the tender slow cooked moroccan lamb bursting with all those lovely spices. I have cooked all my life and remember being on tip toes on a stool next to my mam making cakes and yes, scraping out the bowl. Lots of the recipes I use are from my mam and are firm favourites, a sticky gingerbread which is just gorgeous served with a big dollop of double cream hits the spot.  
Our evening supper board menu always has a fresh fish dish of the day and I and I am always seeking out new recipes to try  out on friends and family before they go on the menu for guests 


"the homemade fig and ginger jam-truly scrumptious"
​Ruth Graham
  
"the food was delicious, local fish served beautifully"
Janis & Eric Leach



The Food

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The majority of the fish we serve is locally caught. We are fortunate to have some fabulous local suppliers,butchers, cheesemakers, fishermen, grocers 

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​Breakfast 
a basket full of tasty goodness delivered to your room. Juice, fresh fruit and yogurt, assorted pastries/toast, homemade jams & marmalades. Followed by your cooked breakfast of choice from the menu.
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We grow a lot of our fruit and vegetables for guests to enjoy
Potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, courgettes, lettuce, radishes, apples, rhubarb etc​
 
Breakfast is served in the comfort of your room

Sample breakfast menu
(included in B&B rate)


Selection of fruit juices and hot drinks

Toast, pastries, fruit & yogurt, homemade jams

Homemade Blueberry pancakes with maple syrup

Full English breakfast- yorkshire pork sausage, bacon, buttered mushrooms, black pudding, grilled tomato, baked beans, eggs cooked how you like them

Smashed avocado on sourdough toast  with grilled tomatoes and poached egg
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Bacon sandwich




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             To celebrate being named in
                       "The Telegraph's"
        top ten places to stay in Yorkshire 
​we are introducing sharing boards for 2.
        The boards will change weekly.
                         from £40.00





Evening meals made just for you...

​Sample supper board menu,
​served 6pm-7.30pm


Jerk cod loin served with creamed sweetcorn, new potatoes & steamed veg
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Beef bourgeon, dauphinois potatoes & red cabbage

Cured meats board served with salad, pickles and crusty bread

English cheeseboard, three cheeses served with  pickles and crackers

Spiced chicken skewers, tabbulah stuffed peppers, beetroot & apple salad
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