Stunning & spacious in rural setting - sleeps 12

A spectacular barn conversion in the stunning Howardian Hills. Spacious, light-filled rooms set in this beautiful Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This property is the ideal base for the coast, the North York Moors and the historic city of York. The space The property is a wonderful, grand barn conversion in the stunning Howardian Hills. It boasts spacious living areas with masses of natural light which affords views of the beautiful surroundings. You enter the house through the most impressive double-height hall with stone flags and a beautiful arched front door and window. There is a large hanging closet and separate loo, together with a sweeping staircase and gallery. Walking through the hall, you find yourself in a striking open-plan kitchen, complete with dining area to seat 12. This appealing room is the perfect spot for guests to socialise, with captivating views out of the large windows. Fully equipped with everything you need to cook up a feast and plenty of storage space for your groceries, there is also a four-door Aga, as well as a conventional oven and ceramic hob. There are two generous and comfy living rooms; one with a log burner and table tennis table and both benefitting from the stunning landscape seen through the abundance of windows. There is also a laundry room and a further downstairs loo. The ground floor also comprises of two attractive super-king bedrooms, both with en-suites and cosy decor. These beds can be unzipped into twins on request. Climbing the stairs to the first floor, it’s impossible not to take in the breath-taking scenery from the gallery area, which faces East so you get the most glorious sunrises. The first floor has two bedrooms; one being the extraordinary master bedroom with an imposing four-poster bed and dressing room, as well as an enormous, light-filled en-suite with separate shower and bath. The charming second bedroom on this floor has a king-size bed and there’s a lovely family bathroom, again with separate shower and bath. Up on the third floor, there are a further two comfortable bedrooms; one with twin beds and the other with a super-king. There is also a small snug area with a TV to relax in and a separate loo with basin. All the bedrooms are decked out with the highest quality bedding and mattresses and the décor is stylish and uncluttered, with plenty of storage and hanging space. The towels are luxurious Egyptian cotton and everything has been thought out to ensure you enjoy a peaceful and calming night’s sleep. The property also has access to a Pilates/yoga studio. A light and airy space, with underfloor heating, mirrored walls and equipment provided. You can hire the studio at an additional cost or request a private or small group class with the owner who is a Body Control certified Pilates teacher. The property has extensive outdoor space; plenty of lawns, a fenced off pond and sheltered courtyard area at the back, complete with outdoor dining furniture for 12, a raised bed full of fresh herbs and a BBQ. This property welcomes young children and babies; providing suitable crockery and cutlery, as well as cots, highchairs, a stairgate and steps to reach the basins. The garden is ideal for kids to enjoy the space and kick around a ball. Guest access Oil central heating and wood-burning stove. Aga cooker, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and board. 2 x TVs with Freeview channels, DVD, Wifi, Bose Bluetooth sound system, hairdryers. 2 x cots, 2 x highchairs and stairgate available on request. Table tennis table and racquets/balls available on request. Ample off-road parking. Lawns and patios with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Pub 2.5 miles and farm shop 3 miles. Other things to note No stag/hen parties or similar. In order to keep the cleaning costs to a minimum we ask all guests to Please strip beds on departure. If this is not possible or you’d rather not, no problem but please understand that we will charge an additional £30 (£5 per room) for this service - which will be deducted from your deposit. Similarly any bedding that is stained and needs to be replaced will also be deducted from your deposit - please understand this is to maintain the highest of standards we pride ourselves on. Two of the bedrooms are set up with super-king size zip and link beds, which can be unzipped into standard twin beds if requested well in advance. There is a fenced-off pond in the garden - care should be taken with children.