Located in Hovingham, near York in North Yorkshire, this spacious holiday cottage sleeps four people and is ideal for exploring the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The property features a wood burner, open fire, and patio doors leading to the garden. The ground floor includes a living room, kitchen/dining room, and a shower room, while the first floor has two bedrooms with limited headroom due to vaulted ceilings. LPG heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi are included, and there is a travel cot and highchair available.
Situated on a small working farm, guests can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the outdoors from the sunny patio or relax by the wood burner on winter evenings. There are plenty of walkways and bridle paths in the area, with the market town of Helmsley just 10 miles away and the ancient city of York a 30-minute scenic drive. Castle Howard and Flamingoland are nearby attractions, and there is a shop, pub, and restaurant 1½ miles away. Free WiFi is available, but guests should be aware that the property has a septic tank and pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Children should be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards, and there are low ceilings and/or doors within the property. Located in a rural area, the cottage is close to cultural highlights such as National Trust Nunnington Hall and Helmsley Arts Centre, as well as attractions like Yorkshire Lavender and The Dutch House. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and York Motorsports Village are also within reach for a fun day out.
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!