Big houses to rent in Great Ayton - Sleeps 10.

Keepers Cottage5 bedrooms, Sleeps 10.

Keeper’s Cottage is a charming stone barn conversion nestled in the stunning rural Cleveland Hills, offering a peaceful countryside retreat complete with the unique bonus of your very own handcrafted shepherd’s hut.

Accommodation details

1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Gas Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Annexe:
Ground Floor:<.

br />Living room/kitchen 2: (No TV), Woodburner, Breakfast Area, 2-Ring Hob
Bedroom 5: Pull Out Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and firepit. 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking

Set by the foot of the iconic Roseberry Topping, Keeper’s Cottage offers a truly unique countryside escape on historic Aireyholme Farm, the former boyhood home of Captain James Cook. Surrounded by dramatic moorland and nestled beside a working sheep farm, this beautifully renovated holiday home blends comfort with unforgettable scenery.
Step inside and you’re greeted by a bright, stylish interior. The spacious lounge features cosy sofas and a gas stove, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring. The open-plan kitchen and dining room is a showstopper, with sweeping wood countertops, a central island, and bifold doors opening onto a raised patio with views of Roseberry Topping.The ground floor also includes a king bedroom, bathroom, and utility room.

Upstairs, the master suite boasts a balcony and en suite, with two more king bedrooms and a family shower room completing the layout.
A standout feature is the handcrafted shepherd’s hut in the garden, a charming hideaway with a kitchenette, dining area that converts to a double bed, wood burner, en suite shower, and its own fire pit. It’s ideal as a private romantic retreat or a fun den for older children.
The surrounding area is a walker’s paradise. From your doorstep, hike to Roseberry Topping’s summit, follow trails to Captain Cook’s Monument or head throughKildale, Guisborough, or Easby.

The Cleveland Way National Trail is also close by. Great Ayton itself is a postcard-perfect village with pubs, cafés, and the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum. Beyond Great Ayton, the North York Moors offer stunning heather-clad landscapes, forests, and picturesque villages like Goathland and Rosedale. The coastline is within easy reach, visit Staithes for its historic fishing charm, Saltburn for sandy beaches and Victorian heritage, and Redcar for a traditional seaside day out. Whether you’re soaking up the views, discovering local history, or enjoying marshmallows by the fire pit, Keeper’s Cottage is a remarkable base for your North Yorkshire adventur