Uniquely sat adjacent to Grosmont Station, this characterful one-bedroom retreat, formerly the stables for the main house, makes for a one-of-a-kind getaway for couples. Enjoying a wonderful spot in a leafy part of Grosmont village, you can curl up together in the lounge and watch the steam trains chug past, there’s nothing quite like it! And when you’re not train spotting, you can make the most of the abundant walking trails from the front gate, through the North York Moors National Park. It can be used in conjunction with two bedroomed Mallard Cottage next door.
Enter this single-storey cottage and sink into the sofa in the cosy lounge/dining room for an afternoon of box sets on the TV or people-watching on the platform – the window has views directly onto the railway tracks and the North York Moors steam railway station. You’ll find everything you could need to whip up a romantic meal for two in the kitchen and you can dine in style at the table back in the open-plan living space. When night falls, the gorgeous king size bedroom is a super relaxing setting for a restful night’s sleep, with its beamed ceiling and dual-aspect windows. And nothing beats a bubble-topped soak in the claw-foot bath in the bathroom. Outside, there is a patio space set within a large, shared garden where you can sit at the bistro table on sunny days.
If you fancy feeling the sand between your toes, the popular coastal town of Whitby is only 7 miles away. Here, you can enjoy a wealth of shops, restaurants and historic attractions such as Whitby Abbey, the atmospheric inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Closer to home, the local pub and shop are less than half a mile from the door, perfect if you fancy a night off from cooking.