BOUNDCLIFFE FARM, pet friendly, with open fire in Allerston, Pickering

North York Moors. Sleeps up to 10

Sleeping ten people over four bedrooms, this detached stone cottage in the village of Allerston is spacious and traditional, and makes a marvellous base for families or friends.

This stone-built cottage in Allerston is set on a working beef farm, and its traditional accommodation includes exposed beams, a woodburner, exposed timbers and a farmhouse table in the spacious kitchen. The bedrooms, 2 family rooms with double and single bed, (1 with en-suite shower, basin, wc), a further family room with three single beds and a single room, can be accessed by the two staircases in the cottage, allowing a good degree of privacy and flexibility. The living room opens onto a games room which has a pool table, darts and a Playstation, making this cottage perfect for groups with younger members to entertain. The lawned garden is small but enclosed, and guests at this cottage also have use of a football pitch, and a pass for one car for Dalby Forest, with wonderful walking and cycling. Note: No large groups under the age of 35- the owner will, however, accept multi-generational family bookings that contain under 35's. Note: Dogs are not to be left unattended in this property at any time.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner in living room. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, PlayStation. WiFi access. Fuel & power inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Travel cot & highchair. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure bike storage. Small, enclosed, lawned rear garden with furniture & BBQ. Shared use of paddock with football pitch and children's play equipment. Free unlimited entry pass for one car to Dalby Forest. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pub 8 mins walk, shop 2 miles. Note: No large groups under the age of 35- the owner will, however, accept multi-generational family bookings that contain under 35's.

Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Town: Set on the edge of the Forge Valley, the village of Allerston is within easy distance of Pickering, a bustling market town with a castle. Allerston is a picturesque village, with a stream running through on its way to the River Derwent. Allerston is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is made up of pretty stone cottages, and makes a wonderful holiday base. There is so much to do in the area, such as horse riding, a gold course, a childrens playground and Dalby Forest, which offers some wonderful walking and cycle routes. The coast is within a short drive, so head to the beaches of Scarborough and Whitby, or out onto the wonderful Moors; a great holiday base.

This cottage is located in Pickering. Beck Isle Museum and Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolds Way Golf and Scarborough to Whitby Rail Trail. Traveling with kids? Consider Scampston Walled Garden and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.

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