Yorkshire

Centrally located between the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, Rough Top Cottage was originally a farmer’s cottage and barn, and is now extended to be a wonderful countryside retreat full of character and charm. Having been with the family for several years renovations have been gradually completed overtime, keeping the traditional style of a 17th century farmhouse with original features, such as 2ft thick walls, beamed ceilings, low doorways and an open fire, but without losing the needs of a modern day family home.
Ideal for those wanting to get away from it all, Rough Top Cottage is situated in a quiet hilltop area with stunning panoramic views and plenty of walks and cycle routes for all abilities. Within easy walking distance is Bridestone’s Rocks, a popular haunt for climbers and scramblers, and if you’re interested in venturing off the hillside, just 10 minutes away is the vibrant and artistic town of Hebden Bridge. Well served with cafes, restaurants, inns, boutiques, galleries and gift shops, Hebden Bridge has something for everyone. Haworth village is a major tourist attraction in the area being home of the Bronte sisters, can be reached in around 30 minutes, and the National Trust Hardcastle Craggs with more than 400 acres of unspoilt woodland in around 20 minutes. A 35 minute train journey from Todmorden will take you direct to Manchester city centre, as well as being within easy distance for a day out in Leeds, Harrogate, Skipton, Blackpool or the Peak District National Park. Shop 2 miles, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.

Step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: With open fire, 32" Freeview TV, DVD player, iPod dock, CD player, Wii and beams.
Kitchen/dining room: With electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, beams, tiled floor and French doors leading to courtyard.
Bedroom 1: With single bed and beams.
Shower room 1: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Open-tread stairs to...
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds.
Shower room 2: With shower cubicle and toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for open fire included. Highchair available on request. Enclosed lawned courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a natural water supply from a bore hole.

Ground Floor: With oil fired central heating and comprising:
Sitting room: with multi fuel stove, Freeview TV, DVD, CD player and Ipod dock.
Kitchen/diner: with cooker, microwave, fridge, deep freezer, dishwasher, washer and iron.
Up a few steps to the rear entrance hall and Bathroom
Bathroom: with shower over corner bath and WC.

First Floor: Original steep, stone staircase, uneven in places to...
Bedroom 1: family room with king size bed and single bed.
Bedroom 2: with twin beds.

Bed linen and towels. Patio with furniture. Small lawned area.On road parking. Fishing rights on the River Swale in front of property. Please note: There is an 8ft unfenced drop in the garden from the lawn.

Ground Floor: Heated by oil central heating and comprises:
Lounge: With TV/Freeview, DVD player and electric fire
Kitchen/Diner: With freestanding electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and radio/CD player

First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed
Bedroom 2: With twin beds
Bedroom 3:With single bed
Bathroom: With bath, shower over bath, WC and basin

All power, heating, bed linen and towels are provided. Highchair available. Enclosed terrace with garden furniture. Parking (1 car). Cycle store.

Ground Floor: Property has gas central heating and comprises:
Lounge/Diner: With TV, DVD, radio/CD, dining suite
Kitchen: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
Under Stairs Cupboard: With tumble dryer and storage
Cloakroom: With WC and wash basin

First Floor: Bedroom 1: With double bed
Bedroom 2: With twin beds
Bedroom 3: With single bed
Bathroom: With bath with shower over, WC and wash basin

All fuel, bed linen and towels included. Cot and high chair available. Internet access available.Private patio overlooking river. Please note: Children must be supervised at all times on the patio

Owned by Her Majesty the Queen, in Right of Her Duchy of Lancaster, Scalby Lodge is a collection of fifteen beautiful cottages situated in an idyllic clifftop setting near the elegant seaside town of Scarborough.

All the cottages are finished with fixtures and fittings of the very highest standard and have open-plan dining. Some have en-suite bedrooms. They offer an ideal location from which to explore both the North York Moors National Park and the glorious Heritage Coast of Yorkshire.

Local attractions:

• Enjoy stunning walks along the Cleveland Way
• Visit the RSPB Bempton Cliffs Bird Santuary - a paradise for bird spotters
• Take in a show at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre - Europe’s largest open-air theatre which has played host to world-famous acts such as Elton John and Katherine Jenkins
• Learn more about the towns history at its 12th-century castle
• Walk along Scarborough’s two beautiful beaches at North and South Bay
• Visit the town’s eclectic mix of shops, dine in its wide choice of restaurants or take in an Alan Ayckbourn play at the theatre
• Meander along Scarborough’s esplande which has been featured in hit television shows The Royals and Heartbeat

Further afield:

• The historic port of Whitby is a 30-minute drive north of Scarborough - renowned for its connection with Dracula
• Whitby is also the departure point for the North York Moors Railway steam train which traverses the county’s dramatic scenery
• The cathedral city of York is just over an hour’s drive away, whilst the cosmopolitan shopping mecca of Leeds is one and a half hour’s drive from Scalby

Large living room with wood-burning stove. Kitchen/dining room. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel included
• Ground source heating included
• Two Freeview TVs
• DVD
• Washer/dryer
• Enclosed garden with seating
• Welcome pack

• Electricity, bed linen and towels included
• Travel cot and high chair available on request
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Fridge/freezer
• Wi-fi
• Barbecue
• No smoking
  
  Other facilities on site:
  
  
• Children’s play area
• Games room with pool table, DVD/book library and useful tourist information
• Secure car parking
• Wildflower meadow
• Bird-watching hide and pond
  

Adjacent to the owners’ home, this detached holiday cottage enjoys countryside views and is close to Cawood Castle, Selby with its abbey and 850 acres of ancient woodland with dog walks. York, 12 miles, boasts attractions such as the minster, the Castle Museum, Jorvik Centre and river boat trips. The Royal Armouries in Leeds, Harrogate, The Deep aquarium in Hull, Heartbeat country and the North Yorkshire Moors are within an hour’s drive. Bridlington, Filey, Whitby and Scarborough are all nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

Ground floor: Living room. Dining room/kitchen. First floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double, 2 single, one with additional pull-out single. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Sloping ceilings throughout first floor. Maximum occupancy 5 guests including baby.

Gas central heating (£30per week £15 per short break November-March), gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. DVD. CD. Gas hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washing machine. Tumble dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Barbecue. Parking (1 car). No smoking.

National Trust Holiday Property

Enjoying outstanding views down the valley, this detached holiday property, owned by the National Trust, stands on the east slopes of Bransdale. It is completely isolated with 360° panoramic views across rugged moorland. Situated on a working sheep farm, this 18th-century farmhouse, approached by a steep gated farm track, is full of charm with low-beamed ceilings and a cosy wood-burning stove, offering a totally relaxing retreat. This is a great spot for walking, as well as exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and the coast. Fadmoor and Gillamoor offer traditional village inns serving food, whilst the bustling market towns of Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley boast delightful shops, restaurants and tea rooms. Pickering, 16 miles, is famous for its medieval castle, Beck Isle Museum and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Visitors can board the steam train and be transported through the beautiful countryside to the fishing port of Whitby. There are miles of sandy beaches along the coastline and fascinating coves at Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. Dalby Forest has numerous cycling and walking trails to suit all abilities, as well as Go Ape for the more adventurous. Visit Rievaulx Abbey and National Trust’s Nunnington Hall. Take a day trip to the historic walled city of York, with plenty of attractions for all ages and great shopping facilities. Shop 9 miles, pub and restaurant 6 miles.

Spacious, beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with stone-flagged floor. Three steps to kitchen. Four steps to bathroom with toilet. Four steps to shower room (no toilet). First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom. Separate toilet.

• Wood-burning stove - fuel is included for the first night, then available at additional cost
• Electricity, full oil central heating, bed linen and towels included
• Travel cot and high chair on request
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• CD
• Microwave
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Payphone
• Patio with picnic bench
• Ample parking
• Cycle store
• Natural water supply from spring
• Welcome pack
• No smoking

Ground Floor: Cloakroom: with WC and basin.
Kitchen/diner: with oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dryer and iron. Three steps down to...
Sitting room: with electric log effect stove, Freeview TV/DVD, radio/CD player and door to patio and garden.
Bedroom 1: with double bed and single bed with en suite shower room, with large shower cubicle WC and basin.

First Floor: Bedroom 2: with double bed and en suite bathroom, electric shower over bath, WC and basin.

All electricity bed linen and towels provided. Cot and highchair on request. Garden table and chairs. Private parking.

Set in North Yorkshire’s beautiful Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the picturesque farming village of Terrington is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday. Greystones (ref 31249) and Silverstones (ref 31251) are situated on the same site, and Barn Cottage (31250) is just 100 yards away - ideal for large families or groups. There is a fine Norman church and a well-stocked general store and tea-room where visitors can enjoy delicious home baking. The cottages are well-presented with great care and attention to detail, ensuring a very comfortable stay. There are numerous walking and cycling trails from the doorstep and on the edge of the village, you will find the award-winning Yorkshire lavender farm and panoramic views across the Vale of York. Explore the quaint market towns of Easingwold and Helmsley, and the pretty villages of Hovingham and Coxwold. Visit stately homes at Castle Howard (3 miles) and Nunnington Hall and abbey ruins at Rievaulx and Byland. To the north, lies the North York Moors National Park where the famous steam train transports visitors from Pickering to the fishing port of Whitby. Easily accessible are the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Filey and the quaint fishing villages of Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. The historic walled city of York is just a 14-mile drive and appeals to all ages with its splendid minster, railway museum and Jorvik Centre, alongside river boat trips, ghost walks and street entertainers. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Ground floor: Living room with beams/dining room. Kitchen with breakfast area. 1 single bedroom. Shower room with toilet. First floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 twin. Bathroom with toilet.

Woodburner in living room included. Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Cot and high chair on request. Freeview TV. DVD. Stereo/CD. Electric hob. Electric oven. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Dishwasher. Fridge/freezer. Wi-fi. Shared lawned garden with patio, sitting-out area and furniture. Parking (2 cars). Cycle store. No smoking.

Situated close to Beverley, this superb detached holiday cottage, adjacent to the owner’s home, offers good sized accommodation, spanning over three floors. Enjoy a day at Beverley races and then relax in the private hot tub that is tucked away in the courtyard. Enjoy a night off from cooking, and enjoy a meal at a renowned restaurant just 300 yards away. The coastal resort of Hornsea is 17 miles away, and to the east, with good days out, is Hull, where you can visit the subsea world, The Deep, within a 30-minute drive. Beverley offers a wide range of shops and boutiques, as well as many very good places to eat and drink. Beach 17 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 200 yards and restaurant 300 yards.

Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: With tiled floor.
Living area: With 50" Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, iPod dock and bi-folding door leading to garden.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and French doors leading to garden.
Separate toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed, Freeview TV and en-suite wet room with bath, shower, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2: With double bed and Freeview TV.
Bedroom 3: With twin beds and Freeview TV.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Air source central heating (underfloor on the ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. Large enclosed lawned courtyard with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private hot tub for 6. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.

"Winner of prestigious Pickering in Bloom 2013 - relax in the beauty and tranquillity of Hungate’s award-winning gardens . . ."

For over 30 years, English Country Cottages has featured Hungate Cottages in its brochure.
A short stroll from the heart of this charming old country town, Hungate Cottages are tucked away with a delightful ‘secret garden’ atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. A wonderful holiday location, with the vast and magnificent North York Moors on the doorstep, there is easy access to the beautiful east coast, the city of York and a whole host of fascinating places to visit. Outstanding comfort and style of these cottages, combined with a superb location, makes this an ideal all-year holiday destination.
Pickering is a delight - old fashioned friendliness and an unhurried pace of life combine with charming old inns, 12th-century castle, museums, and remarkable medieval frescoes in the local church, and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway takes visitors on a nostalgic journey through spectacular heather-clad moorland scenery to Grosmont. City of York 26 miles. Castle Howard, setting for TV’s Brideshead Revisited, Nunnington Hall (NT), Duncombe Park, and Rievaulx Abbey, are just a few treasures to discover. York offers the majestic minster, the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum, and excellent shopping facilities. On the east coast lie Scarborough and Bridlington, the picturesque fishing villages of Robin Hood’s Bay, and Staithes, and the fascinating old port of Whitby, with its Captain Cook connections, as well as 3 miles of sandy beaches and a colourful harbour, while the popular resort of Scarborough is 17 miles away offering excellent shopping and family entertainment. Closer to home visitors can enjoy free use of Pickering’s swimming-pool, just 3 minutes’ walk away, good cycling in Dalby Forest (bikes can be hired in Pickering), as well as forest walks, fishing, pony trekking and golf. Local cricket pitch 50 yards. Shops 200 yards.
THE CHARACTER OF HUNGATE
The cottages have been converted with great flair by the owners, Mike and Sue Kitching, from the outbuildings of Hungate House. The delightful setting includes eight secluded gardens, courtyards and an orchard, as well as an enclosed play area with basket swing and wendy house for children. Each cottage retains much character, with old stone arches, fireplaces and beams carefully retained. Immaculately maintained, warm, clean and superbly well-equipped with free high speed Wi-fi, these cottages are truly a ‘home from home’. No wonder so many visitors return time and again. The owners provide plenty of helpful information on the huge choice of places to visit, as well as menus from the local restaurants. Visitors have unlimited free use of Pickering’s swimming pool, 1 free multi-entry car pass to Dalby Forest (two passes with Hungate Garden Cottage - ICH), free entry to Eden Camp, an exciting children’s adventure playground, and free entry to Ryedale Folk Musem. Free entry for Eden Camp and Ryedale Folk Museum are only applicable for stays of 7 nights or more.
Hungate is best summed up by a visitor who wrote, "There was nothing more we could have wished for in a holiday home. We loved the fire, the free logs and little touches such as fresh flowers – it felt like home. The children loved the freedom of the gardens and could not wait to get home from our excursions! We loved coming and going through the heavy black gate into an oasis in this nice town."

Children will love this sunny, summer cottage, with lots of room to play in the arched area – conveniently visible to adults from both sitting and dining areas! Entrance hall. Large sitting-room with open stone fireplace and arch to spacious, painted fitted kitchen/dining room. Cloakroom/toilet. First floor: Double bedroom overlooking orchard. Twin bedroom with wash basin and views towards the courtyard and orchard. Single bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• Open fire – logs included
• Electricity and full gas central heating included
• High chair
• Z-bed (for +1 child)
• Microwave
• Washer/dryer
• Dishwasher
• Fridge/freezer
• Shared garden with furniture

• Bed linen, towels and tea towels included (blankets by arrangement)
• Cot
• High chair
• Bed guard on request
• Night lights
• Hair dryer
• HDMI flatscreen TVs with Freeview
• DVD
• Cassette/CD
• DAB radio/iPod docks
• Shared utility with washing machine and tumble dryer
• High speed Wi-Fi included
• Shared children’s outdoor play area
• Barbecues available
• Ample parking
• Cycle store

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

• Open fires or wood-burning stoves in all cottages - logs included
  
• Digital HDMI flatscreen TVs and DAB radios with iPod docks
• Fenced-off children’s play area – with basket swing, climbing frame and Wendy House
• Private half-mile stretch of nearby Pickering Beck – fishing is available by arrangement
• Cycle storage on site (bike hire locally)

Peacefully located amidst arable farmland lies Mackinder Farms; a collection of cottages and contrasting eco-friendly lodges. The holiday cottages (W42586, W42941, W42942), lovingly converted from 18th-century farm buildings, have been carefully renovated retaining many original features including beams and roof trusses and exposed brick and stone work. Each cottage has been tastefully furnished to a good standard and offer excellent facilities. There are private gardens and care has been taken to ensure guests enjoy their privacy.

The superb Nordic pine log cabins (W43008, W43009, W43170, W43171 and W44304) offer eco friendly holiday accommodation with grass roofs and renewable, underfloor heating. Each lodge enjoys a private hot tub perfect for relaxing and soaking up the tranquillity of the surroundings. There are separate garden areas and great care has been taken to ensure guests enjoy privacy.
Selby Canal is nearby and fishing is available, whilst Selby Golf Club is just a short walk and visitors receive a warm welcome on the course and in the clubhouse. Set between Brayton and Gateforth, the area is ideal for walkers and cyclists with the Selby Horseshoe and Selby and York Cycle path running close by. An abundance of wildflowers, birds and butterflies can be enjoyed in the nature reserves at Barlow Common, Skipwith and Derwent Valley. RSPB experts run guided walks around Fairburn Ings, 10 miles, and events including family fun days are organised throughout the year.
Medieval York is just 17 miles away, with easy access to the city from the designer outlet park and ride, 15 miles. Hull with its futuristic aquarium, Leeds and the Royal Armouries and the elegant spa town of Harrogate are all within an hour’s drive. The coastal resorts of Filey, Scarborough and Whitby are easily accessible. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. NB: Properties W42941 and W42942 have an interconnecting door and can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.

All on ground floor: Living/dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. 3 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin, 1 bunk. Shower room with toilet. Separate toilet.

Geo-thermal underfloor central heating included. DVD. Microwave. Sitting-out area and furniture. Private hot tub. Wheelchair access.

All properties: Electricity, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. Electric cooker. Shared laundry room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer. 5-acre landscaped grounds. Parking (2 cars). Natural water supply from borehole. No smoking. NB: Grounds border canal.