North York Moors and Coast - Ref 2688

Three miles from the historic market and castle towns of Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside is the small, pretty village of Nawton Lined with stone built cottages, the main street through the village has an excellent pub which serves food, a fish and chip shop and a pub that has been converted into an Indian restaurant Set amidst the stunning countryside of the North York Moors, the area is full of great walking opportunities whilst the nearby towns of Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside provide great shopping with their wealth of quaint tea rooms, individual shops, galleries and good restaurants The market town of Pickering is just 10 miles away and hosts not only Pickering castle but also the North York Moors Steam Railway The region also hosts a huge number of stately homes and gardens including those of Castle Howard, Duncombe House and Park, Rievaulx Abbey, Nunnington Hall Situated just outside the pretty village of Nawton and a mere four miles from Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley is this delightful cottage – a cosy stone-built detached property This building has been lovingly restored from its former role as a stone barn and now provides 'upside-down' accommodation to take advantage of the southern aspect The beamed, sloping ceilings of the living area with French doors that open onto the balcony makes this a property full of period character The amenities of Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside and Pickering are all close by, making this a well-placed cottage for a peaceful holiday in North Yorkshire .