North York Moors and Coast - Ref 2414

The North York Moors are the largest area of open heather moorland in England and Wales, and the uplands either side of the River Esk are some of the most beautiful By the end of summer the heather creates a pink and purple carpet stretching for miles Aislaby sits comfortably within this idyllic setting, its sandstone cottages and old church blending into the Esk Valley with ease The village itself is very small and has little more than a pub to serve the locals, although The Huntsman Inn is well known for its large servings of food and its excellent selection of beers Local attractions include the church of St Hedda and the Arncliffe Woods The North Yorkshire Moors National Park is just a short drive away, offering miles of unspoilt scenery, many walks and a variety of opportunities for observing wildlife Slightly further afield is the historic town of Whitby, famous for its Abbey and supposedly the location where Dracula first visited Britain Originally built as the wing of a country manor house, this property has exceptional sleeping accommodation for groups of up to four people The decoration is to a very high standard and the accent is on luxury; the sitting-room has its own library and snooker-table, there is a four-poster bed and a whirlpool bath In addition, the spacious kitchen-diner is well equipped and offers plenty of room for family meals In the summer, the cooking can be done outside, as there is a spacious garden, complete with garden furniture and a barbecue .