This rural hideaway for two is tucked away on the outskirts of the North York Moors National Park, 3 miles from Pickering. The pet-friendly cottage is perfectly positioned for enjoying long rambles through the North Yorkshire countryside, and you'll also be within easy reach of the popular walking spots of North Riding Forest (4 miles) and the Howardian Hills (8 miles). Nearby attractions include Castle Howard (11.5 miles) and Rievaulx Abbey (19 miles).
The redbrick cottage is set on a working farm alongside two other holiday homes, and enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside. Inside, the property is decorated in calming, neutral tones and has an open-plan layout. The heart of the home is a bright lounge/kitchen/diner with a tiled floor and bi-fold doors opening out onto a private courtyard. In one corner you'll find a sleek kitchen area for whipping up dinners for two, which you can share at the wooden table as you chat about your day and admire the views. After dinner, curl up on the L-shaped sofa to read a book or watch a movie on the Smart TV. Upstairs, discover an attractive king-size bedroom with plush linens and a stylish en-suite shower room. Please note, the first floor has a sloping ceiling and you may experience restricted head height in some areas. Outside, relax in the sunshine in the enclosed courtyard garden, soaking up the scenery and looking for local wildlife. The cottage has private parking for one car.
Journey into the historic market town of Pickering to amble through its olde-worlde streets, popping into the galleries and antique stores or dining in one of the traditional country pubs. The heritage steam trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway depart from Pickering and jaunt through the countryside to the Gothic seaside town of Whitby, renowned for its atmospheric abbey ruins, stunning beaches, and dramatic clifftop paths (the route between Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay is truly breathtaking and a must for keen walkers).