Moorsholm is a small moorland village situated on the edge of the North York Moors, near Danby. It is surrounded by beautiful walking country and is not far from the sea - 5 miles from Saltburn and 17 miles from Whitby. Guisborough, an attractive old market town with Priory is about 6 miles away. A local pub is within walking distance. Fly fishing and bird sanctuary at a reservoir about a mile away. Riding school 10 minutes' drive away.
Accommodation:
This is a traditional very old, modernised, sandstone cottage with oak beams. It has fitted carpets throughout and double glazing. On the ground floor is an entrance hall, kitchen/diner, larder, lounge with open fire. On the first floor are two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds. Shower room with modern shower, toilet and washbasin.
Services:
Refrigerator and separate freezer, electric cooker, automatic washing machine, colour TV with freeview, DVD player, radio, telephone for incoming calls only via owner, iron and ironing board, microwave, electric cooker, coffee percolator, sandwich toaster. Immersion water heater. Heating by night storage heaters and a solid fuel, log fire which also heats the radiators. Logs are provided. Electricity and logs included. Bed linen and towels are provided. Duvets on all beds. Sunny, sitting out area with picnic table and barbecue. Large colourful cottage garden with lawn, herb beds and large sandstone patio. Parking on gated drive for two cars. There is storage for bicycles. When the owners have got their pizza oven lit, they are happy to cook you and you family a delicious home made pizza for free. Sorry, no pets. Non-smoking. The owner's sheep are in a field across the road. You are welcome to help and hand feed them and the ducks. Free range eggs available.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!