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Traditional stone cottage in
picturesque unspoilt North Yorkshire village lying within the North Yorkshire
moors National Park. Ideally situated for walking, cycling and touring with the
benefit of 3 village pubs within 100 metres of the cottage, all of which serve
good food.
Osmotherley is an unspoilt village ideally located for a relaxing break, quiet
and peaceful, yet only ten minutes to the local market town of Northallerton and
close to Thirsk (Herriot country) and a wealth of North Yorkshire attractions
and villages.
The cottage has many traditional features mixed with the essentials for modern
living. There is a cosy living room with traditional fire place, a comfortable
dining area with seating for 6 as well as a fully equipped kitchen, plus 3
bedrooms - including 2 x king size beds and 1 single.
The cottage has many traditional
features mixed with the essentials for modern living. Central heating and stove
provide the heat while there is a modern kitchen with everything you need to
make yourself comfortable.
There are 3 bedrooms all have TVs, two include king size double beds and 1 with
a single bed. There is a dining room with seating 6, a lounge with seating for 5
plus LCD TV, freeview, a playstation2 and a selection of games and DVDS. The
fully equipped modern bathroom consists of WC, shower, shaver socket and
extractor.
Outside there is also a small courtyard garden slightly offset to the rear of
the cottage with table, chairs and benches plus parasol ideal for relaxing with
a glass of wine on a warm evening.
A car is recommended although is not essential (Tesco deliver) - you may find
the local walks and countryside are sufficient to have a relaxing break - ideal
for families and couples. In the villager there are 3 restaurants/pubs a small
village shop / post office, chip shop, cafe and outdoor clothing shop.
Osmotherley stands on slightly
elevated ground on the western edge of the North York Moors. To the north rise
the whaleback Cleveland Hills, to the south are the softer Hambleton Hills. Now
a popular tourist village, it is a magnet for walkers of all ages and abilities.
There are 2 pubs, a bistro and traditional fish and chip shop, so there is
plenty of choice for evening meals. The village also boasts a walking shop, a
tea shop, post office and newsagents.
If you fancy a bit of retail therapy ten minutes drive will take you to the
popular market town of Northallerton. It boasts a wide high street with a mix of
designer shops, local food stores, Lewis and Cooper a renowned delicatessen, and
(a must visit) Betty's famous Cafe.
Mount Grace Priory – Just North of Osmotherley lies one of only nine
Carthusian Priories founded in this country and the best preserved. There is a
fully restored and furnished monk's cell on display.
Codbeck Reservoir - An attractive and popular picnic spot north of the
village. The ancient Drovers road descends from the Moors here en route for Yarm
and the River Tees. An idyllic place for families, children can spend hours
paddling and splashing safely in the stream whilst for the rest of the family
there are fabulous walks all around.
The North York Moors National Park is one of the most stunning landscapes
in the country, it will simply make you stand and stare. It really is a very
special place. The great variety of landscapes in the North York Moors is what
truly makes it unique and gives it a character which so many people can enjoy.
You can wander through woods, saunter through picturesque villages of honey
sandstone, throw pebbles in a stream or build sandcastles on the beach.
York, The East Coast & More!
- A little further afield there is the picturesque North Yorkshire coast
including Whitby, Heartbeat country including the North Yorskshire Moors Steam
railway between Grosmont and Pickering. York is only 30minutes drive and the
market town of Helmsley plus the many abbeys of the region.
Tel 07882 144175
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