Cathy's Say

This small group of traditional North Yorkshire cottages is in Harwood Dale, a small village just inland from the coast. It sits in the shallow valley of Broadlands Beck in the heather-clad surroundings of the North York Moors National Park. This idyllic village is perfect for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. The neighbouring Harwood Dale Forest, just to the north of the village, is an area of coniferous woodland, mainly pines and spruces. It offers an interesting wood for bird watching and is home to roe deer, badgers, squirrels and foxes. Just beyond the edge of the forest on Standingstones Rigg there is a small stone circle known as the Druid's Circle, a collection of 14 stones with several cairns and barrows close by.

Property Description

In the idyllic setting of Harwood Dale, one of the loveliest valleys of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, surrounded by rolling hills, meandering rivers and ancient woodland, a group of handsome 17th century barns have been converted to create these five individually designed cottages. Retaining original beams and offering particularly spacious accommodation, they sit round a pretty courtyard in the owners' 100 acres of grounds which visitors are free to roam, enjoying glorious views and a nature reserve with a 5 acre wildlife lake. There is also a fenced children's play area. With the Heritage coast just 3 miles away, picturesque Robin's Hood Bay only 6 miles and the North York Moors Steam Railway a mere 30 minutes' drive, the cottages offer a wonderful holiday base in a fascinating part of Yorkshire.

Whitby (10 miles) boasts lovely sandy beaches, great fish restaurants and many arts and craft shops amidst its quaint cobbled streets as well as fishing and boat trips from the harbour, where there is usually a visiting 'tall ship', whilst Scarborough offers traditional seaside entertainment, great theatre and a sea life centre. Lovely walking locally and on the Heartbeat moorlands and for energetic walkers the Cleveland Way affords magnificent views. Cyclists will enjoy the Scarborough to Whitby trail and the Dalby Forest trails. Good restaurants and pubs within 3 miles. Summer pub ½ mile, local shops 3 miles.

 

One bedroom. Lovely romantic cottage. Spacious open plan sitting/dining room with gas 'coal effect' fire and well equipped kitchen area. First floor: Double bedroom with four poster bed. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).