Coronavirus statement
September 29th 2020
We are continuing to follow government guidelines including swapping all the items set out on our booking page at each changover to allow a 3 day quarantine or dishwashing. It looks as if we will be doing this for the foreseeable future.
Please rest assured we are taking our guests safety seriously.
We are also duty bound to refund any bookings we have should our area be in lockdown meaning you are unable to stay.
June 23rd 2020
Fantastic news from the Prime Minister at 12.30pm today.
We can reopen with new protocols from 4th July 2020.
No more than 2 family groups at a time, which is not really an issue for us.
We are ready!!
Please now book with confidence, we are taking this seriously, bring on a happy summer. 😀
OUR COTTAGE LOCATION
Located in Gillamoor, North Yorkshire and within the NorthYork Moors National Park, our cottage is the perfect base for exploring the moors and coast. There are also many tourist attractions and walks in the area.
ABOUT OUR COTTAGE
Our cosy cottage sleeps 4 in two bedrooms, is totally pet free and tastefully furnished. Modern features include central heating, log burner and wifi. The garden has a decked patio area and bbq.
THE VILLAGE OF GILLAMOOR
Just 3 miles from Kirkbymoorside and the A170 this friendly village boasts a fantastic local pub just a few paces from the door. The historic church, playground and of course the famous 'surprise view' are all within easy walking distance.
THE WIDER AREA
Walking
The local area boasts a wealth of walking routes, the Clevland way encompasses The North York Moors National Park and the Tabular Hills walk route passes through our village. The famous daffodil walk in Farndale is just a short drive away. Dalby forest tickets are included in our welcome pack, there are plenty of walks and cycle trails for all abilities from the visitor centre.
Exploring
The local area hosts plenty of tourist attractions to explore, with a nice mix of children's, nostalgic, historic and nature attractions. There are many English
Heritage and National trust properties just a short drive away. The cottage has a large selection of maps and leaflets for you to plan your day.
Out and About
The market towns of Pickering and Helmsley are around 15 minutes away with plenty of individual artisan shops, Malton 'Yorkshires food capital' around a 30 minute drive and York, Scarborough and Whitby all reachable within 45 minutes. Many of our guests also travel further afield to Hawes in the Dales, and Saltburn up the coast above Whitby.