Located in Buttercrambe, near York in North Yorkshire, this welcoming cottage offers a cozy retreat for two, featuring picturesque views over the open countryside. The cottage is designed for ground-floor living and includes a welcoming living/dining room with a wood burner, wooden flooring, and patio doors that lead to a sunlit south-facing patio. The well-equipped kitchen includes modern appliances such as an electric cooker, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, along with a utility area complete with a washing machine.
The bedroom is furnished with a comfortable double bed and an en-suite wet room that boasts a shower, bidet, and toilet. The property benefits from oil central heating, with underfloor heating in the en-suite, and provides logs for the wood burner. Guests can enjoy the enclosed patio equipped with garden furniture, making it an ideal spot to relax while observing the local wildlife, including sheep, hens, and Shetland ponies that graze nearby. The cottage maintains a strict no-smoking policy.
Both properties on the site include essential amenities such as electricity, bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi. Additional conveniences like a cot, travel cot, and highchair can be requested. Guests have access to a bike store and private parking for one vehicle. The cottages have been thoughtfully created from old farm buildings, preserving original features such as exposed brickwork and beams, and they are situated within the owners' grounds, ensuring privacy and tranquility.
Visitors will find themselves in a peaceful village close to the River Derwent, with easy access to the historic city of York, known for its cobbled streets, magnificent minster, and a variety of museums and restaurants. The Grimston park and ride is just a 10-minute drive away, facilitating convenient travel to the city. Additionally, the stunning Yorkshire Wolds and Howardian Hills, perfect for walking and cycling, are nearby, while the coastal resorts of Bridlington, Scarborough, and Whitby, along with the North York Moors, are all within an hour’s drive.
Guests can explore various attractions, including National Trust properties and stately homes such as Castle Howard, Sledmere, and Burton Agnes, as well as charming market towns like Malton, Easingwold, and Pickering. For local amenities, there are shops, pubs, and restaurants located just 2.5 miles away, ensuring that visitors have everything they need for a comfortable stay in this idyllic setting.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!