Located in Bilsdale, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, this holiday cottage sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms and is pet-friendly with an open fire. Set in a courtyard with 70 acres of shared grounds, guests can enjoy long distance footpaths on the Cleveland Way. The cottage features an open plan living space with a wood burner, TV, DVD player, and CD player. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, and washing machine. There is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath.
The property includes oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi. Guests can also use a shared payphone and freezer. Outside, there are patio areas with a barbecue, a terraced garden, and 70-acre grounds. The cottages are within the North York Moors National Park, close to Rievaulx Abbey ruins. Guests can enjoy farmhouse breakfasts at Laskill Grange and home-cooked evening meals at Laskill Country House. The area offers excellent walking and cycling opportunities, with long distance footpaths along the Heritage Coastline and the Cleveland Way.
Visitors can explore the Ryedale Folk Museum in Hutton-Le-Hole and the ruins of Rosedale Abbey. The North York Moors Railway offers steam train journeys between Grosmont and Pickering. Whitby, Scarborough, and coastal villages like Staithes and Sandsend are all within 20 miles. Horse racing can be enjoyed at Thirsk, Wetherby, and York, while Helmsley offers Duncombe Park and a castle. The property is in a rural area on a river, with nearby attractions such as Cleveland Way, Ampleforth College Golf Club, and Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre. Fishing and water adventures are also available in the area.
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!