Perched in the desirable village of Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire, is this stunning two-bedroom cottage, Beckdale. Boasting a prime position within the North York Moors National Park and a contemporary interior with stylish furnishings, Beckdale is a superb dwelling for couples or a family of four looking to explore this fabulous region. Step into the well-appointed kitchen, where you can look forward to cooking up flavourful meals for your loved ones, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine. Savour the last of the day’s sunshine out in the private garden, where you can enjoy your favourite tipple and toast marshmallows around the fire pit. As the evening grows darker, curl up on the plush seating in the sitting room and select a much-loved show from the TV. Indulge in a blissful soak in the beautiful freestanding bath or a refreshing rinse in the large walk-in shower, before wrapping yourself in a toasty, fluffy towel, courtesy of the heated towel rail. Catch your rest in one of two beautifully presented bedrooms, a king-size and a double, ahead of a day of adventures. Explore your local surroundings, where nearby, you will find a good selection of welcoming pubs, restaurants and the delightful Balderson's Welcome Cafe and The Chocolate Factory for when you fancy a sweet treat! For a wider selection of amenities, head to Pickering, where you can browse a selection of independent shops, sample the local delights at the The Rose Inn, or hop aboard a vintage steam train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway where you can soak up the scenery of the National Park for 18 miles. Venture into the national park, where nearby you will find Dalby Forest home to the popular Go Ape where you can wander through the treetops and enjoy a fun-filled family day. Continue on to discover the wonders of Cawthorn Roman Camp, a scenic selection of walking and cycling trails, Mount Grace Priory and Ingleby Incline. For a day at the beach, head to Whitby, where you can embark on a whale watching boat trip, climb the 199 steps for panoramic views, bathe on the beach or tour the Gothic Whitby Abbey. If you fancy a stroll, follow The Cinder Track over to Scarborough, where you can explore the Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Castle, enjoy family fun at Alpamare and Luna Park or catch a live performance at the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. All this and more awaits with a stay at Beckdale.

Thornton-le-Dale, a picturesque village nestled between the North York Moors National Park and the Dalby Forest, is only two miles east of Pickering. This is a hikers', bikers', and nature lovers' dream come true at the apex of a stunning valley. It is only a 13-mile drive to Scarborough or a 20-mile drive to Whitby, both of which are top-notch seaside resorts in the UK. About an hour's drive away, York and Castle Howard provide all the history and culture a vacationer could ask for. There are numerous summer festivals and shows held in the nearby market towns of Pickering, Malton, Kirbymoorside and Helmsley.

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