Enjoying a secluded location close to Pickering and the North York Moors National Park is this beautiful detached bungalow, Wayside Cottage.
A rustic and characterful dwelling, boasting original stonework and exposed beams, along with peaceful views over the countryside, Wayside Cottage is a blissful home-from-home for a couple's romantic break, or a base for walkers and cyclists to explore the beautiful surroundings of the North York Moors.
Take a moment to respire in the quaint front garden and look out at the surrounding vista, before making your way into this charming abode.
The sitting room is an inviting space, with a toasty woodburning stove to curl up around as you sip a glass of wine or beer.
A smart TV/DVD is provided in the sitting room and also in the bedroom.
Wifi is available to enable visitors to keep in touch with emails etc.
Continue through to the kitchen/diner, a space boasting fantastic laundry facilities and integrated appliances, including a large fridge/freezer!
After enjoying your meal for in the dining area, wash off a day of rural escapades in the shower room's walk-in shower.
Rest your head in the bedroom and reminisce about the lovely things you have been getting up to in the North York Moors.
Although equipped with a double bed in the bedroom, the settee in the sitting room also converts into a bed, should visitors require separate sleeping facilities.
After a well-deserved rest, head to the town of Pickering where you can find fantastic historic attractions to explore, including the medieval Pickering Castle and, Beck Isle Museum.
After savouring a tasty meal with a pint at one of the town's several pubs, or grabbing a quick meal-to-go from the convenience store, embark on a cycle through Newbridge Park or board the famed North Yorkshire Moors Railway to run through the beautiful rural scenery.
Helmsley is a delightful outing where you can dip your toes in its popular, open-air swimming pool, before touring the remains of Helmsley Castle and its idyllic walled garden; additionally, the close-by National Centre for Birds of Prey is an intriguing attraction to visit.
Venture towards the coast and spend the day in Scarborough where you can partake in many beachfront amusements, from exploring the fascinating SEA LIFE aquarium, to splashing in the waters in Alpamare, or simply sunbathe on the town's soft sands.
Kirkbymoorside isn't far and is not only home to an excellent golf club but is a gateway to the North York Moors National Park, with its easy access to the Park’s trails of the pretty Farndale Daffodil Walk and the extensive Wheeldale Roman Road.
Make the most of the Park with its vast moorlands to explore, or venture into the smaller North Riding Forest Park to wander through enchanting woodland.
Here thrill seekers can try out the high ropes, crossings, bridges, Tarzan swings and zip wires at Go Ape in Dalby Forest.
The Yorkshire coast awaits with the picturesque, seaside settlements of Filey, Ravenscar and Whitby and with their abundance of coastal activities.
For an unforgettable break, choose Wayside Cottage.
