Norah's Nook

Rating
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

56 Customer Review(s)

“Lovely cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

Beautiful location, well positioned to explore the moors and the coast. Recommended!

Beautiful location, well positioned to explore the moors and the coast. Recommended!

- Ms Seeds, June 2021
Mr Bell May 2021

“Lovely cottage, everything we needed as a base for walking when the weather cooperated, and very cosy with the woodburner countering away when it didn't!”

Beautifully situated with footpaths in all directions, no negatives for us!

- Mr Bell, May 2021
Mr Skelton April 2021

“Beautiful location and friendly hosts.”

Well equipped cottage with everything we needed including a welcome pack.

- Mr Skelton, April 2021
Ms Buchholtz December 2020

“The cottage exceeded our expectations.”

It was darling and much better equipped than other cottages we have rented. The bed was so comfy, too!. The owners went out of their way to be helpful and friendly while always maintaining social distance, which was essential given the present circumstances. They even left a starter pack that included eggs from their hens (and there was a variety of types), a bottle of Prosecco, and doggie treats (sadly, no dog with us ... so we left them for the next residents). Given its rural location, the WiFi was surprisingly fast. Full marks. We will be back.

- Ms Buchholtz, December 2020
Mrs Lofthouse September 2020

“Fab week lovely little cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

Missing the Alpacas cheeky little faces already!

- Mrs Lofthouse, September 2020
Mr Smails August 2020

“If you want peace and quiet this is the place for you .”

We loved it here and hopefully will come back .

- Mr Smails, August 2020
Jopling July 2020

“From the moment we drove up to the gates, we were overwhelmed by the stunning landscape.”

As we went down the drive we were greeted by the animals it was fantastic. We entered the cottage and greeted by complimentary Prosecco, Chocolate, milk, eggs, and dog treats. The cottage was spotless and very homely. Our hosts were lovely and nothing was to much trouble, albeit we needed nothing. Will definitely go back again thank you

- Jopling, July 2020
Mrs Heading November 2019

“Norah's Nook was a fantastic base for our holiday.”

It had everything we needed to make our stay most enjoyable. All the little added extras left for us by the owner were very much appreciated. This property deserves a twelve out of ten!!

- Mrs Heading, November 2019
Mrs Rigden November 2019

“I have stayed at many cottages over the years and this one was by far the best I've stayed in.”

The location was gorgeous and the cottage was very comfortable. The owner was very helpful, ( we had car trouble) friendly and accommodating. There was everything we needed including a bottle of prosecco and handmade chocolate on our arrival. Couldn't recommend it highly enough. Five stars and more!!!

- Mrs Rigden, November 2019
Mrs Antrobus November 2019

“Lovely peaceful location had a very nice week enjoyed it very much.”

Shame there is not a washing machine in place of the dishwasher.this is not a complaint just personal preference.will definitely be returning

- Mrs Antrobus, November 2019
Mrs Wattam October 2019

“Lovely cottage, really cosy at night time with the log fire on.”

The kitchen was well equipped and clean. Owners had left some arrival treats that were very welcome and brought the Alpacas for our little girl to meet on our arrival and gave us plenty of food to feed them throughout our stay. Everything really well thought out. Had an issue on the last night as the gas ran out and Sarita resolved swiftly and even brought some chocolate round for our little girl. Lovely stay and wouldn’t hesitate to book again when next in the area

- Mrs Wattam, October 2019
Mr Stokes September 2019

“Norahs nook is a lovely well equipped cottage.”

Serita and her husband were very welcoming and helpful.A really restful time was had by our family even Henry the Puppy

- Mr Stokes, September 2019
Mr Parkes August 2019

“A lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting.”

Plenty of local walks and is well situated for seeing the rest of the North Yorks moors. Alpcaas on the farm made for interesting comings and goings and there is food available for you to feed them.

- Mr Parkes, August 2019
Miss Carter August 2019

“The cottage was cosy and in the middle of nowhere, with no mobile signal this proved a really break.”

Views around the cottage were stunning, a truly peaceful place. The cottage owners themselves were really friendly. On arrival we found the basics like tea, coffee and milk available, in addition biscuits, locally produced chocolate (which prompted one of our day trips) and champagne, which were very much appreciated.

- Miss Carter, August 2019
Mr Mackay July 2019

“We loved Norahs Nook The cottage is very well equipped and beautifully decorated, they really have paid attention to detail and made it very homely.”

The extras on arrival were brilliant especially the Prosecco and dog treats . The animals on the farm are so friendly, we loved feeding the sheep and walking the alpacas. Hosts were great and very friendly. The area is beautiful so much to see and do . Would definitely recommend Norahs Nook to anyone .

- Mr Mackay, July 2019
Mrs Marshall July 2019

“The great welcome from the owner and all the little touches she had added to make our stay comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable.”

My granddaughter enjoyed feeding the chickens and collecting their eggs twice a day, feeding the 3 Alpaca's and taking them for a walk, feeding the sheep and petting them, petting the 2 horses and riding on 1 of them. The accommodation was excellent along with its outside space, all very light and airy, plenty to do and to visit and we will definitely will go back.

- Mrs Marshall, July 2019
Mr Taylor June 2019

“Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings, has everything required for a long stay.”

Farm yard surroundings. Very quiet area but not too far away from attractions/activities. Owners leave a selection of "goodies" on arrival that instantly make you feel welcome. Cottage was nice and clean and easy to warm. Furniture was comfy. Please be aware that there's no phone signal in the area making mobile phones useless, although there's WIFI in the cottage.

- Mr Taylor, June 2019
Mr Bishop May 2019

“Harland Beck Farm is very welcoming, on arrival we found eggs fresh from the hens, a carton of milk, treats for the dog and a bottle of prosecco which was most welcome after a long drive.”

We had everything we needed, and were very comfortable. Plenty of varied walking opportunity straight out of the door and the grandchildren (we were visiting family) had an opportunity to feed the Alpacas. We will definitely be going back.

- Mr Bishop, May 2019
Mr Bednarz May 2019

“Spacious and comfortable cottage, nice for kids with all the animals on farm.”

Very quiet place with great walks around. Will definitely go back.

- Mr Bednarz, May 2019
Mr Parry May 2019

“The owners was very friendly and excellent host ,many items left on arrival like ...”

The owners was very friendly and excellent host ,many items left on arrival like eggs milk etc the cottage is in a very good spot for visiting the moors etc 10 out of10 all round

- Mr Parry, May 2019
Mr Phelps April 2019

“If it’s relaxation you want,this is the place to go.”

All you need is wine and a gin n tonic and soak in the country atmosphere. Fantastic

- Mr Phelps, April 2019
Mr Thompson March 2019

“We received a very warm welcome.”

The owner has left us eggs, biscuits, milk, tea, coffee and sugar as well as a bottle of sparkling wine. Nora's Nook was better than we expected especially the free range chickens (and eggs) the horses and the alpacas. We have hired many of Sykes Cottages over the years but this one is the best yet. As we are getting too old to make long journeys, Nora's Nook was our swansong and it couldnt have been better. Thank you.

- Mr Thompson, March 2019
Mr Corfield February 2019

“A beautiful retreat, complete with relaxing surrounding countryside, and a castle town up the road!”

Hosts are lovely, made our stay utterly chilled, fully recommend this amazing cottage!

- Mr Corfield, February 2019
Mrs Jones December 2018

“Sarita and Dave were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.”

Sarita provided extras like crackers, Prosecco, chocolates and cookies. As well as tea,coffee, milk and fresh farm eggs. Everything was good quality and not cheap. The cottage was tastefully decorated for Christmas without being over the top especially as we were escaping all the Christmas hustle and fuss. The cottage was well positioned for getting out and about the area. Animals are welcomed as long as they are well behaved, Helmsley was very picturesque and well worth a visit, expensive parking though. Pickering was lovely too. Would love to visit the cottage again and would highly recommend it as a place to get away from it all.

- Mrs Jones, December 2018
Mr Graham November 2018

“Perfect idyllic location, very quiet and the owners were on site, very friendly and very helpful.”

- Mr Graham, November 2018
Mr Bloor October 2018

“Very well presented property, lovely location.”

Every need was provided for - nice to find fresh milk in the fridge, coffee, tea, wine, fresh eggs and biscuits. No reason why we would visit again. Highly recommended

- Mr Bloor, October 2018
Ms Millar September 2018

“This is a lovely spot on a farmwith guanacos, sheep ponies and hens.”

The owners left some eggs and milk to start me off. They were most kind and friendly.

- Ms Millar, September 2018
Mrs Robinson September 2018

“Lovely area on a lovely farm enjoyed looking at all the animals and hens, great location owners were so nice and helpful”

- Mrs Robinson, September 2018
Dr Smith August 2018

“My wife and I stayed at Nora's Nook for a week at the start of August.”

Like others, we were pleased to find the complementary goodies (chocolates, milk, farm eggs, etc) as well as some treats for the dog. That was a nice touch. The accommodation was perfect for us, providing everything we needed apart from food, and we felt at home immediately. The owners were friendly without ever being intrusive. They even let our dog play with one of their's on the final evening. The location itself was great for exploring the North York Moors and its adjacent areas, but was set well away from the road and was quiet, perfect for relaxation and for those looking for a quiet break away from the humdrum of everyday ife. It's located on a working farm, so lots of animals and wildlife, with chickens and sheep roaming free. The dog loved them! A truly excellent holiday. Highly recommended. 5 stars out of 5 (at least).

- Dr Smith, August 2018
Mrs Wells July 2018

“Lovely accomodation,setting and position would definitely recommend.”

Owner very friendly and helpful, Loved the lambs!!

- Mrs Wells, July 2018
Ms Waring June 2018

“Loved the accommodation, very clean, quiet and beautiful with easy access to good off road riding.”

Owner lived on site and was extremely helpful, kind and accommodating. Our horses were happy which meant we were happy More than highly recommended

- Ms Waring, June 2018
Miss Walker June 2018

“Excellent cottage.”

Owners made you feel very welcome. Would highly recommend this property

- Miss Walker, June 2018
Mrs Small May 2018

“Yes it was a marvelous place , what a welcome we had and such a lovely place to be, wonderful weather and a fantastic area to be in.”

Norah Nook is so beautiful and comfortable. A peaceful retreat and fresh clean air, we took our little dog with us and the owners had left a packet of treats for her. a bottle of wine for us and a lovely bar of chocolate from Hutton le Hole chocolate factory, milk for tea coffee and biscuits. A very welcoming start to our Holiday. Just the ticket.

- Mrs Small, May 2018
Mr Hart May 2018

“Really relaxing environment and super friendly and helpful owners, PERFECT HOLIDAY!”

Whole experience was LET DOWN by the constant bombardment of E-mails from SYKES WANTING ME TO BOOK WHEN I ALREADY HAD!!!

- Mr Hart, May 2018
Mrs Dexter March 2018

“Norah's Nook was clean, cosy and comfortable.”

Over the years we've stayed in many self catering cottages and this is one of the best equipped. We found everything we needed in the cottage so we only needed clothes and food which makes things so much easier than rattling up the A1 with washing up liquid, toilet rolls and tin foil. We had dreadful weather but were warm with the heating on and enjoyed the log burner. Despite the weather there was plenty to keep us occupied and we found suitable walks, saw and heard lots of wildlife, though we would love to be there in the sunshine, make use of the sun beds and do the walks from the door. We enjoyed the hospitality, generosity and kindness of the owners and would love to return. This area is truly beautiful, full of history, stories, and excellent tea shops! The Easter weather this year certainly hasn't put us off. Oh, and the fresh farm eggs are absolutely delicious!

- Mrs Dexter, March 2018
Miss Hayes June 2017

“Mr and Mrs Setterington very helpful,kind and generous.”

with everything even provided a welcome pack of basic essentials which included a treat for the dog.

- Miss Hayes, June 2017
Mrs Barker September 2016

“Beautiful setting for a relaxing holiday.”

We booked both cottages for our family. Thank you for the little welcoming touches like eggs, chocolate, biscuits, milk & wine, so thoughtful! The chocolate from Hutton le Hole was so delicious we bought some to take home!

- Mrs Barker, September 2016
Mr Evans July 2016

“Norah's Nook is a great place to stay, excellent location and the owner was a great host, can't fault the place.”

- Mr Evans, July 2016
Mr Lee June 2016

“Norah's Nook is in a fantastic setting, on a small working farm.”

Extremely tranquil, the perfect place to relax and enjoy Yorkshire. The owners was lovely and their welcoming attitude was great. We will definitely be returning.

- Mr Lee, June 2016
Mr Clifton May 2016

“Norah's Nook is a very relaxing, quiet and comfortable cottage in the countryside it is a great place to not be disturbed.”

Plenty of good pubs and meals within a few miles by car. Couldn't do with anything else. Based on a small 'farm' but no noisy animals with a friendly and helpful owner on site.

- Mr Clifton, May 2016
Mr Wilson May 2016

“Norah's Nook was in a beautiful location, with excellent walks and quaint villages close by.”

The owner was very welcoming.

- Mr Wilson, May 2016
Ms Bell March 2016

“Norah's Nook is very attractive and is in a really pretty peaceful location.”

It has absolutely everything you need for a happy holiday, the owner has given a lot of thought into making sure you enjoy your stay, they obviously care a lot!. The weather was very cold so it was nice to have a log fire and the heating on in the evening, we were lovely and cosy! It must be lovely in warm weather to sunbathe in the courtyard, we will be back to try it for ourselves.

- Ms Bell, March 2016
Mr Malcolm March 2016

“We particularly liked the peace and quiet at Norah's Nook, its location to the moors and the distance to other places of interest.”

- Mr Malcolm, March 2016
Mrs Ranger November 2015

“The weather was dreadful but the cottage was so cosy and comfortable that it didn't matter.”

We lacked nothing and would definitely recommend the cottage. We would love to visit again in better weather!

- Mrs Ranger, November 2015
Mrs Wright October 2015

“The location was fantastic, we have never been in a self catering cottage which was as well equipped, there was just nothing missing.”

The owners were on hand for help when needed - just a wonderful weekend.

- Mrs Wright, October 2015
Mrs Johnston October 2015

“A wonderful cottage and very helpful owners who made our holiday perfect.”

- Mrs Johnston, October 2015
Mr Allman September 2015

“We found Norah's Nook to be very cosy, comfortable, clean and with everything we needed for our stay.”

We would certainly book up at Norah's Nook again.

- Mr Allman, September 2015
Mr Sturgess September 2015

“The holiday was excellent.”

Lovely hospitality, the owners were very helpful and friendly. The cottage and its location were superb, relaxing and very dog friendly. We would definitely recommend to friends and family.

- Mr Sturgess, September 2015
Mrs Leonard March 2015

“The property is very well done out with high quality modern décor and has everything you need.”

The owners were extremely helpful and recommended walks and pubs to visit. Whilst in a rural area, it is only a couple of minutes from several villages, and has easy access to the main roads running to Scarborough/Thirsk. Also easy access to roads within the moors. Doggy friendly too!

- Mrs Leonard, March 2015
Mr Rowland November 2014

“The cottage has everything, there was more cutlery in the kitchen than we had at are own home!”

Had fantastic views and the fire was brilliant. Would definitely recommend to anyone, it was very relaxing. Gorgeous.

- Mr Rowland, November 2014
Mr Tompkins October 2014

“Beautiful location.”

Friendly hosts, everything you could think of is provided, and more. Very quiet and relaxing.

- Mr Tompkins, October 2014
Mr Harbon September 2014

“Peaceful and restful”

- Mr Harbon, September 2014
Mr Powell September 2014

“Very relaxing.”

Excellent location near Moors and Coast. Norah's Nook a lovely cottage, with welcoming hosts.

- Mr Powell, September 2014
Mr Thompson August 2014

“Beautiful little cottage.”

Very friendly hosts. Loved our time here.

- Mr Thompson, August 2014
Mrs Harley July 2014

“Very friendly owners and perfectly situated for seeing the area.”

- Mrs Harley, July 2014
Mr Spafford June 2014

“Excellent position in the county making for easy travel to various places of interest.”

The owner was very informative about the area.

- Mr Spafford, June 2014
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Harland Beck Farm Cottages

These two charming, single-storey stone barn conversions (Norah's Nook and Erica's 'eaven) are located within the owners’ grounds in a courtyard setting, on their 40-acre farm with Belted Galloway cattle amidst the spectacular scenery of Farndale, 2.5 miles from Kirkbymoorside in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Offering all ground floor accommodation, these attractive cottages are the perfect hideaway for couples wanting peace and tranquillity, but are conveniently located within a few minutes’ drive to the surrounding pretty market towns. They are bright and cheerful, with modern kitchens and bathrooms and comfortable sitting rooms, providing very welcoming holiday homes. Outside, guests can relax on the sunny patios, in the sheltered courtyards and savour the stunning moorland countryside, where beautiful walks lead straight from the door. If visiting in springtime, be sure to try the renowned Daffodil Walk which leads from the end of the drive, where a traditional, local inn awaits you at the end of your journey! Also on the farm are a small herd of Grey Faces Dartmoor sheep and lambs. There are also 3 tame Alpaccas and a couple of horses, and there are farm chickens laying fresh eggs. Kirkbymoorside has an excellent array of quality cafes, independent shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as a weekly market. Golfers will delight in the parkland golf course on the edge of this popular market town. Nearby Pickering is the terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which winds its way through heather-clad countryside, steaming along to Grosmont. With numerous historic properties in the area, including Helmsley Castle, Duncombe Park and Castle Howard, these cottages will appeal to all.

The property

Norah's Nook is an attractive detached stone-built barn conversion which offers cosy and comfortable accommodation for couples and small groups, with a lovely warming woodburning stove in the comfortable sitting room.

One step up leads to the modern kitchen and dining area, whilst the bedroom is attractively dressed, with a sumptuous king-size bed.

Tastefully furnished and decorated, it provides a romantic retreat, within a rural corner of the North York Moors National Park.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 929845, together they sleep 6.

Summary

All ground floor
One king-size double bedroom with additional z bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area (one step up)
Shared external utility
Sitting room with woodburner
Oil central heating with woodburner
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Bike storage
Front patio with furniture and BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Horses welcome by arrangement with owner
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: This property is accessed by a 0.25-mile private track.

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About the location

KIRKBYMOORSIDE

Pickering 6 miles; Helmsley 5 miles.

The attractive old market town of Kirkbymoorside lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, in between the towns of Helmsley and Pickering. It is a charming place, full of Yorkshire character, and is the centre for the local farms and villages. Visitors will find a variety of shops from tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to antique shops, while there is a market day on Wednesday. The excellent walking and magnificent scenery of the National Park are close by, as are the picturesque villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Lastingham. Pickering is the base of the North York Moors Steam Railway - a ‘must do’ day out for all visitors to the area. Castle Howard, York, Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast are within easy driving distance.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

“Lovely cottage, everything we needed as a base for walking when the weather cooperated, and very cosy with the woodburner countering away when it didn't!”

“Beautiful location and friendly hosts.”

“The cottage exceeded our expectations.”

“Fab week lovely little cottage in a beautiful part of the world.”

“If you want peace and quiet this is the place for you .”

“From the moment we drove up to the gates, we were overwhelmed by the stunning landscape.”

“Norah's Nook was a fantastic base for our holiday.”

“I have stayed at many cottages over the years and this one was by far the best I've stayed in.”

“Lovely peaceful location had a very nice week enjoyed it very much.”

“Lovely cottage, really cosy at night time with the log fire on.”

“Norahs nook is a lovely well equipped cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting.”

“The cottage was cosy and in the middle of nowhere, with no mobile signal this proved a really break.”

“We loved Norahs Nook The cottage is very well equipped and beautifully decorated, they really have paid attention to detail and made it very homely.”

“The great welcome from the owner and all the little touches she had added to make our stay comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable.”

“Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings, has everything required for a long stay.”

“Harland Beck Farm is very welcoming, on arrival we found eggs fresh from the hens, a carton of milk, treats for the dog and a bottle of prosecco which was most welcome after a long drive.”

“Spacious and comfortable cottage, nice for kids with all the animals on farm.”

“The owners was very friendly and excellent host ,many items left on arrival like ...”

“If it’s relaxation you want,this is the place to go.”

“We received a very warm welcome.”

“A beautiful retreat, complete with relaxing surrounding countryside, and a castle town up the road!”

“Sarita and Dave were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.”

“Perfect idyllic location, very quiet and the owners were on site, very friendly and very helpful.”

“Very well presented property, lovely location.”

“This is a lovely spot on a farmwith guanacos, sheep ponies and hens.”

“Lovely area on a lovely farm enjoyed looking at all the animals and hens, great location owners were so nice and helpful”

“My wife and I stayed at Nora's Nook for a week at the start of August.”

“Lovely accomodation,setting and position would definitely recommend.”

“Loved the accommodation, very clean, quiet and beautiful with easy access to good off road riding.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Yes it was a marvelous place , what a welcome we had and such a lovely place to be, wonderful weather and a fantastic area to be in.”

“Really relaxing environment and super friendly and helpful owners, PERFECT HOLIDAY!”

“Norah's Nook was clean, cosy and comfortable.”

“Mr and Mrs Setterington very helpful,kind and generous.”

“Beautiful setting for a relaxing holiday.”

“Norah's Nook is a great place to stay, excellent location and the owner was a great host, can't fault the place.”

“Norah's Nook is in a fantastic setting, on a small working farm.”

“Norah's Nook is a very relaxing, quiet and comfortable cottage in the countryside it is a great place to not be disturbed.”

“Norah's Nook was in a beautiful location, with excellent walks and quaint villages close by.”

“Norah's Nook is very attractive and is in a really pretty peaceful location.”

“We particularly liked the peace and quiet at Norah's Nook, its location to the moors and the distance to other places of interest.”

“The weather was dreadful but the cottage was so cosy and comfortable that it didn't matter.”

“The location was fantastic, we have never been in a self catering cottage which was as well equipped, there was just nothing missing.”

“A wonderful cottage and very helpful owners who made our holiday perfect.”

“We found Norah's Nook to be very cosy, comfortable, clean and with everything we needed for our stay.”

“The holiday was excellent.”

“The property is very well done out with high quality modern décor and has everything you need.”

“The cottage has everything, there was more cutlery in the kitchen than we had at are own home!”

“Beautiful location.”

“Peaceful and restful”

“Very relaxing.”

“Beautiful little cottage.”

“Very friendly owners and perfectly situated for seeing the area.”

“Excellent position in the county making for easy travel to various places of interest.”