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Helmsley Cottage

Helmsley, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1202124)

Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
  • Ground floor cloakroom with WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room
  • Garage
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster
  • TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off street parking for 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear garden
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.2 miles

The property

Helmsley Cottage is a pleasant house in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, set within the North York Moors National Park and well suited to families and groups of friends looking for a base with easy access to surrounding countryside.

Arriving in the town, you can pull into the driveway and step out to absorb the character of the setting, where the property enjoys a position that blends convenient access to local amenities with the appeal of nearby rural scenery.

Stepping inside, the sitting room provides a place to settle after your journey, where you can switch on the TV and relax together as the evening unfolds.

Continuing through the home, the kitchen and dining area forms a sociable hub, where meals can be prepared with ease and enjoyed around the table, while the adjoining utility room offers a practical space to keep everything in order during longer stays, with a ground floor cloakroom completing the layout.

Upstairs, the first floor reveals three bedrooms, including two king size rooms that offer restful surroundings at the end of the day, alongside a twin that suits children or friends, all served by a family bathroom where you can begin the morning with a shower or unwind with a soak after time spent exploring the moors.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden provides a secure spot to sit with a drink while pets move about freely, creating a pleasant place to pause before heading out or returning from a walk.

A short stroll from the doorstep brings you to a shop and a pub, allowing you to pick up essentials or dine out with ease.

Beyond the town, the North York Moors National Park opens up with sweeping heather landscapes, far reaching viewpoints and paths that wind through woodland and across open moorland.

Nearby Pickering invites you to board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a traditional steam journey, visit the historic castle with its elevated outlook and wander through its bustling market town streets, while Thirsk offers the chance to explore the World of James Herriot, enjoy a day at the racecourse and browse a selection of independent shops and cafés.

Further afield, York presents a rich blend of heritage and culture, from the striking York Minster and the characterful Shambles to the wide ranging exhibits of the National Railway Museum.

With its practical layout, enclosed outdoor space and setting within the North York Moors National Park, 7 Eastgate in Helmsley, North Yorkshire provides a well positioned base for discovering both town and countryside.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

HELMSLEY

Kirkbymoorside 6 miles; Thirsk 14 miles; Pickering 13 miles; York 26 miles.

Lying in a sheltered corner of Upper Ryedale, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is a prestigious market town with a spacious market square surrounded by houses, hotels and shops. The area is important historically - Helmsley has its own 12th century castle and English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard are close by. Helmsley also boasts an arts centre showing films and plays, and an outdoor swimming pool, which is open during the summer. There is excellent walking on the doorstep - indeed the Cleveland Way starts in Helmsley - and the surrounding North York Moors with their hidden dales and villages are pretty in all seasons. York is less than an hour's drive south, as is Scarborough, Whitby and the east coast, whilst Pickering and the beginning of the famous steam railway line (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) are a little over 20 minutes' drive.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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