Romancing the Stone
5 guests
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3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms
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This charming home in the heart of Yorkshire is a real escape from reality. A traditional stone cottage in the village of Crayke, it’s got bags of character, plenty of style and next-level comfort. Take the living room, for example. Does anything sound cosier than sinking into the plush sofa and warming your feet on the glow from the wood-burner? The kitchen, complete with an AGA, is well-equipped for creating an impressive feast, which is just as well as there are excellent dining spaces to choose from here. The dining room, with its original fireplace, has an atmospheric feel, but in the summer, a leisurely dinner in the wild-flower filled garden is a delight. There are outstanding walks and cycle trails nearby, an award-winning pub (The Durham Ox) is a 200m dander away, and for history and culture, York is a 14-mile drive.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stay in one of Yorkshire's most beautiful areas
Enjoy a cosy dining experience
Eat alfresco in the spectacular country garden
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Home truths
Make sure you keep an eye on children when they're outside as there's a pond in the garden
Parking is unrestricted, but on-street in front of the cottage
The nearest shop is 2.3 miles away so having a car is recommended
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
2 bathrooms
Local guide
About Helmsley
A quintessentially English market town on the banks of the River Rye, Helmsley is a great base for exploring the wider area of the North York Moors National Park. There's plenty to do, from the impressive castle to Michelin-starred restaurants and friendly local pubs. You won't find high street chains here, but you will find small shops and a weekly market on Fridays – the old marketplace has retained its...
Get around
Airport
Teesside International
59 min
Leeds Bradford
1 hr 9 min
Humberside
1 hr 38 min
Train station
Poppleton
27 min
Bus stop
The George Hotel
9 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
8 min
Cafe
19 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Pebble Beach
46 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 9:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Ingrid
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Anne-Marie and her team know exactly how to look after their guests. No request is too big or too small, so be sure to reach out if you have a question or query.
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