Gather your favourite people for a fun-filled escape on the southern edge of the North York Moors. This spacious chalet-style home, well suited to families and larger groups, is surrounded by picturesque countryside and plenty of options for memorable days out. A farm shop and café next door provide an authentic taste of local life, while the market town of Pickering and pretty Thornton Dale are both within 1.5 miles, for eating out options and self-catering supplies.
This wood-clad property is spacious and airy on the inside, with an open-plan living area that forms its beating heart. It has a vaulted ceiling, plenty of windows and dedicated spaces for cooking, dining and relaxing, including sofas arranged around a Smart TV. The Shaker-style kitchen is perfect for group meals and entertaining, with an island for perching with drinks from the wine cooler. The nearby dining suite sets you up for sociable meals. Along the hallway are four bedrooms, each with its own TV: two king-size rooms with en-suite shower rooms and two twin rooms that share a family bathroom. Outside, the living space flows onto a large, enclosed deck where you can light the BBQ, dine in the fresh air and admire the woodland views. After long days out, what a treat it is to sink into the private hot tub for a leisurely soak while younger guests enjoy the children’s play area nearby. Pets can burn off energy in the designated dog-walking field, shared with the other properties on site.
There’s so much to do nearby – hop aboard a heritage train from Pickering, changing at Grosmont for the Esk Valley Line to Whitby (21 miles), or pack your buckets and spades for a coastal trip to lively Scarborough (17 miles) or Filey (21 miles), an Edwardian resort. Castle Howard (14 miles) combines a magnificent stately home and extensive grounds with a brilliant adventure playground kids’ll love. For outdoor action, Dalby Forest (5 miles), in the heart of the North York Moors, has trails, family activities and a Go Ape high-rope course. Or plan a day out in the cultural city of York (26 miles), packed with independent shops, tempting places to eat and a lively programme of events.