Holiday letting in Spaunton, near Lastingham - sleeps 6

RICCAL HEADS Cottage 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Enjoy a leisurely journey on the North York Moors Steam Railway, which departs just 10 miles from the property.

Step to entrance. Open-plan living/dining room and two small steps to kitchen with tiled floor. Two double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Extra Amenities

• D/washer
• Freezer

• Elec, full underfloor CH (by biomass boiler), bed linen and towels inc
• T/cot and h/chair on request
• Freeview TV
• DVD
• Radio/CD
• iPod dock
• M/wave
• W/machine
• Wi-fi
• Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture
• BBQ
• Ample parking
• No smoking

Situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these carefully converted barns now provide two beautiful holiday cottages in a secluded, south facing, courtyard setting with stunning, uninterrupted views over Ryedale. Riccal Heads (ITS) has a large dining table which can seat 10 people, perfect if both properties are booked together. The area is excellent for both walking and cycling and the picturesque villages and quaint market towns await exploration. Hutton le Hole (1½ miles), is home to the Ryedale Folk Museum, giving an insight into traditions of the past, Helmsley
(10 miles) has a weekly market, an abundance of traditional teashops and the historic attractions of Duncombe Park, the Walled Garden and Norman castle ruins.

Easily accessible is Dalby Forest with its 9 mile scenic drive and an award-winning visitor centre. The North York Moors Steam Railway offers a step back in time and a leisurely way to enjoy the scenery. Departing from Pickering
(10 miles) it passes through Goathland and Grosmont on its way to Whitby, with its stunning coastline and ancient abbey. Nunnington Hall, Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey are close by and the historic city of York just an hour’s drive away. Riding and golf available locally. Shop 5 miles, pub
¾ mile.