Located between Ripon, Thirsk and Boroughbridge, Dishforth is a peaceful North Yorkshire village, within easy reach of the A1M, making it ideal for commuting and exploring. The village itself has two pubs, a primary school and Post Office, giving you everything you need for quiet country living, but with the convenience of easy access to both York and Harrogate.

The village is also close to both the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, perfect for walking or enjoying a relaxing pub lunch. Enjoy discovering the stunning countryside, quaint towns and villages so close to home, and everything else that this charming county has to offer.

Dishforth is surrounded by the renowned beauty of the North Yorkshire countryside, so you’re never far away from the opportunity to stroll, ramble or cycle as you absorb the spectacular landscapes.

Just a short drive through the country lanes will take you to the picturesque neighbouring towns of Boroughbridge and Thirsk, as well as the cathedral city of Ripon. Filled with enchanting cottages, country homes and traditional architecture, these locations have retained their old world charm whilst evolving into sought-after destinations for boutique shopping, gourmet food and craft beers as well as contemporary art.

Further afield, you will find one of the north’s most picturesque cities. York, famous for its cobbled streets and beautiful cathedral, is just a 36 minute drive from home and boasts a range of independent and high street retailers, and attractions for all the family including York Dungeon and Jorvik Viking Centre. 

At Esteem, you’re also close to two of the UK’s most beautiful racecourses, Ripon and Thirsk. Both offer a range of events for all ages, including family fun days and live music, in addition to their seasonal race meetings.
 

The Dishforth C of E Primary School is just 10 minutes from home, which educates children from 5 to 11 years. In their most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was said to be “an outstanding school where pupils achieve exceptionally well in both their personal qualities and their academic accomplishments”.
 
For children aged 11-18, Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is located five minutes away from Esteem, and offers a range of higher education subjects at A-Level should your children want to continue their studies.
 
Living in Dishforth, you have some of the UK’s top universities close to home. The University of York is just 50 minutes away and is ranked 21st in the UK’s top universities. Both the University of Leeds (ranked 13th) and the University of Bradford (ranked 61st) are just an hour from Esteem.
 

Local fitness facilities include Origin Health Club, on the edge of Ripon, which provides a friendly air conditioned gym with an extensive range of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, as well as spin classes, with a range of membership options.

Interim 24/7 is located in the heart of Ripon, and offers extensive training facilities, personal trainers, fitness classes and boot camp training. 

You’ll also find Boroughbridge Leisure Centre just five minutes from Esteem, great for enjoying a swim with the kids, and the Ripon Tennis Centre is just 15 minutes away by car.

Keen golfers can enjoy a round at the picturesque Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club, an 18 hole parkland course acknowledged as one of the best in North Yorklshire. 
 

Esteem is ideally located for commuters, with the A1 just a few minutes from home, connecting you to the M18 and M62 motorways, providing easy access to major towns and cities in north including York, Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, as well as connecting you to to the national network.
 
Moor Lane Junction bus and coach station is just a 10 minute walk from home and runs regular services to Ripon.
 
Thirsk Train Station has regular services to Manchester Airport, London Kings Cross, Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
 
Manchester Airport is easily reached by train or car, and Leeds Bradford airport is around 25 miles away. 
 

A genuine market town, Boroughbridge has a fabulous array of cafes, pubs and restaurants, not to mention local butchers, bakers, fine food stores, clothing boutiques and gift shops.

FINK on the High Street is a traditional shop with a modern edge, brimming with local produce, artisan baking, continental fine foods and fresh fish, cheeses and meats, along with luxury chocolates from SweetFINK. Appleton’s Butchers is a traditional pork butcher, best known for its pork pies, and also selling a complete range of fresh pork, hams, cured meat and sausages. 

Minskip Farm Shop is just a few minutes from Esteem, offering an array of fresh, seasonal vegetables from its market garden, and sourced from other local farmers and small producers. It also offers a home delivery service, so you can enjoy local produce brought to your door.

Espada, Issima, Wardrobe and Claremarie all stock a range of women’s clothing and accessories, from everyday essentials to special occasion pieces. 

Ripon boasts a traditional market square with a popular weekly market every Thursday, and its beautiful medieval streets are packed with Georgian buildings and vibrant local businesses. Ripon has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for food or furniture, clothes or cakes.