Heather Cottage

This charming cottage has been lovingly refurbished with care taken to keep its character while offering modern comforts for a fabulous Yorkshire holiday. Situated in the unspoilt village of Gillamoor, Heather Cottage is an excellent base for walking and cycling in the North York Moors National Park. The space This charming cottage has been lovingly refurbished with care taken to keep its character while offering modern comforts for a fabulous Yorkshire holiday. Situated in the unspoilt village of Gillamoor, Heather Cottage is an excellent base for walking and cycling in the North York Moors National Park. Step inside to a cosy sitting room with a wood burning stove, leather sofas, exposed beams and the dining area. The pretty kitchen has more exposed beams and is fully equipped for all your self-catering needs and there is a useful downstairs loo. Upstairs, both double bedrooms enjoy their own en-suite with underfloor heating; with flexible accommodation options in bedroom one which has a zip and link bed, offering a choice of twin single beds or a super-king size as required. Outside, a secluded and picturesque garden is well stocked with mature planting which comes alive during the summer months. A gravelled seating area provides generous and comfortable outdoor furniture to make the most of this charming garden. The small and unspoilt farming village of Gillamoor is famous for breath-taking panoramic views of Douthwaite Dale and the moor beyond. Perfectly positioned as a base for walking and cycling within the North Yorkshire National Park, with many walks starting from the doorstep! The market town of Kirkbymoorside has a good selection of shops and is only a 3 mile drive or a 1.5 mile walk along a footpath. Local attractions include many historic buildings including Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, Duncombe Park and Rievaulx Abbey. The market towns of Kirkbymoorside, Helmsley and Pickering, famous for its steam railway station, the historic town of York and the quaint fishing villages of Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay are all an easy drive away. You are spoilt for choice for places to eat and drink with a wealth of cosy pubs and plenty of award-winning eateries in the vicinity, including the Royal Oak in Gillamoor itself. For keen golfers, Kirkbymoorside Golf Course is only a couple of miles away. Additional Information: Sorry, no pets. Underfloor heating in both bathrooms. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Bike storage can be arranged. Guest access Ground Floor: Sitting/dining room With a wood burning stove, Smart television with Freeview, a DVD player and a CD player with iPod dock. Kitchen With an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washing machine. Cloakroom With wash basin and WC. First Floor: Bedroom one With twin 3' zip and link beds which can convert to a 6' super-king size bed on request and an en-suite bathroom. En-suite bathroom With a bath and with hand-held shower attachment, wash basin and WC. Underfloor heating. Bedroom two With a 4'6 double bed and an en-suite shower room. En-suite shower room With a shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Outside: Mature gardens with gravelled seating area and garden furniture. Readily available on-street parking. Other things to note Twin bedroom with two 3' zip and link beds which can convert to a 6' double upon request