The property
A delightful, stone-built mid-terraced cottage in the pretty market town of Pickering, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Lovingly furnished and tastefully decorated, Alfie's Place is a charming and comfortable holiday home, with original beams and traditional furniture.
Once inside this superb cottage you will find a spacious sitting room with a dining area and the warmth of a log-effect electric fire, along with a well-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and two bedrooms.
Outside, the small sunny garden is perfect for relaxing on after a busy day exploring the area.
Pickering has excellent amenities including a good selection of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and small shops, and you may wish to explore Pickering Castle, enjoy trout fishing or take a ride on the famous steam railway.
Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the moors, there are excellent walking, cycling and touring opportunities.
Close by is Dalby Forest, with its high wire forest adventure course, cycling tracks for all abilities and cycle hire.
This lovely cottage is ideally located for exploring the many attractive market towns, numerous museums and stately homes that can be found in the area, along with the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Whitby, which are within easy reach.
This excellent holiday home offers something for everybody.
About the location
PICKERING
Kirkbymoorside 7 miles; Helmsley 13 miles; Scarborough 18 miles; Whitby 22 miles; York 27 miles.
This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and traditional shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park, home of the Heartbeat countryside. Enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, where Harry Potter fans can even explore some of the locations used in the filming of The Philosopher’s Stone! The Beck Isle Museum is also well worth a visit, with its unique collection of black and white photography and displays of rural life. Walkers will be spoilt for choice by the rolling hills, valleys, rivers and abundant wildlife of the North York Moors, whilst the city of York and the Heritage Coast are just half an hour’s drive away. All in all, a wonderful setting for a relaxing holiday.