Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Normanby, North Yorkshire

Enjoying a peaceful location in the heart of the picturesque village of Normanby, this elegantly updated Grade II-listed cottage is a wonderful retreat for couples and smaller families seeking a tranquil North Yorkshire escape. With a characterful range of features new and old, including original timber beams, flagstone flooring, a wood burner, free-standing bath and a bubbling hot tub, the property offers peaceful accommodation for four guests. An ideal getaway for walkers, nature spotters and cyclists, this gorgeous holiday home is perfectly situated for guests eager to explore the magical North York Moors and the majestic Howardian Hills.

This redbrick cottage features a beautifully furnished and elegantly decorated lounge with a Smart TV, sumptuous seating and a welcoming wood burner set in a brick inglenook. The country-style kitchen/diner is fully equipped and imaginatively designed, with a central farmhouse-style dining table. The ground floor also features a handy utility room with a shower and WC.

Going upstairs, the first floor offers a beautiful bathroom with a free-standing bath and walk-in shower, alongside two characterful king-size bedrooms with wooden floorboards, timber beams and high vaulted ceilings. Stepping outside, the pretty courtyard garden has a private hot tub, a pergola and a choice of seating and eating areas, making an ideal spot for dining alfresco. Private off-road parking is available for two cars.

The historic market town of Pickering (5.5 miles) has a wealth of fantastic places to eat and drink, and is home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway which takes you through spellbinding countryside to Whitby (27 miles). The cottage sits in the quiet village of Normanby, with miles of peaceful walks in every direction. Local attractions include Flamingo Land, Castle Howard, Rievaulx Abbey, the Howardian Hills National Landscape, and Nunnington Hall (all within 13 miles).