The property
This charming stone-built cottage is a hidden gem, quietly tucked away in the centre of the beautiful market town of Helmsley, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Offering all ground floor accommodation, this Helmsley cottage provides a perfect romantic retreat for those looking to explore this wonderful area by foot or by car.
The cosy sitting room in this Helmsley cottage has a warming woodburner, whilst both the kitchen and wet room have been modernised to a high standard.
Outside is a small patio area with furniture, a lovely sheltered spot away from the hustle and bustle of the market square.
With excellent amenities on the doorstep of this Helmsley cottage, guests are spoilt for choice with a fine selection of local inns, delis, restaurants and bookshops to sample.
A short walk from your Yorkshire cottage brings you to Helmsley Castle and the Walled Garden, whilst for the brave of heart, Helmsley has one of the few remaining open air, heated swimming pools in the county.
This area is a walker's paradise with many trails winding through glorious countryside, including a lovely walk to Rievaulx Abbey and the start of the Cleveland Way.
With easy access to the coast and many attractions in the surrounding area, this Helmsley cottage is sure to delight every visitor.
Accommodation
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Wet room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
About the location
HELMSLEY
Kirkbymoorside 6 miles; Thirsk 14 miles; Pickering 13 miles; York 26 miles.
Lying in a sheltered corner of Upper Ryedale, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is a prestigious market town with a spacious market square surrounded by houses, hotels and shops. The area is important historically - Helmsley has its own 12th century castle and English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard are close by. Helmsley also boasts an arts centre showing films and plays, and an outdoor swimming pool, which is open during the summer. There is excellent walking on the doorstep - indeed the Cleveland Way starts in Helmsley - and the surrounding North York Moors with their hidden dales and villages are pretty in all seasons. York is less than an hour's drive south, as is Scarborough, Whitby and the east coast, whilst Pickering and the beginning of the famous steam railway line (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) are a little over 20 minutes' drive.