Corner Cottage

About this property

An attractive stone and pantile cottage, situated in the pretty village of Cropton in the North York Moors National Park. Warm and welcoming, this grade II listed cottage has been lovingly restored to provide traditional, homely accommodation, ideal for families and friends wishing to explore this beautiful area. Many original features have been retained in this period property, such as beamed ceilings, salt cupboards and a stone fireplace. A narrow cottage staircase leads up to the two bedrooms.The cosy sitting room provides comfortable seating and a warming woodburning stove, perfect to relax around in cooler evenings, whilst the bathroom boasts a roll-top bath, perfect to soak in after a day's walking! Outside is a front lawned cottage style garden and a rear, enclosed garden, perfect to sit in with a morning coffee. The small village of Cropton has traditional village greens and a local inn and brewery, which serves real ales and food. Surrounded by stunning countryside and forestry, this cottage is just four miles from the market town of Pickering, which has excellent shops and restaurants, trout fishing, and is the terminus of the famous North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. The area offers a wealth of attractions, including Duncombe Park, Beck Isle museum, Eden Camp and Dalby Forest Adventure Centre. With an easy drive to the bustling seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough, this cottage can be enjoyed by everyone. Note: This cottage is next to ref 10354 and together they accommodate 6 people.

Cropton is a delightful unspoilt village in the North York Moors National Park. Old stone cottages and farms cluster around the village greens, providing a peaceful haven in beautiful countryside. Surrounded by miles of forest and moors, this beautiful area offers wonderful walking and touring opportunities. On the doorstep is the popular Cropton Brewery, where you can have a tour and sample many excellent ales that are produced on the premises plus the village inn also serves food. The pretty market towns of Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley are close by and offer excellent shops, tea rooms and weekly markets. This scenic area has a wealth of attractions, including magnificent abbeys at Byland and Rivaulx, Castle Howard stately home, the North York Moors Steam Railway and museums such as Ryedale Folk Museum and Beck Isle Museum. Less than an hour’s drive brings you to the historic City of York and the seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite hand basin and WC, 1 x twin.

Ground floor bathroom with roll-top bath and hand basin.

Separate WC.

Kitchen with breakfast area.

Utility.

Dining room with woodburning stove.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Oil central heating with woodburning stoves.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, DAB radio,WiFi, iPod dock.

Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stoves included in rent.

Bed linen included in rent.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with herb garden, furniture and BBQ, shared front garden with lawn and shrubs.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Pub 2 mins walk, shop 4 miles.

Please note towels are not provided.

Note: This property has steep stairs in keeping with a character property.