Dovecote Cottage

About this property

A welcoming all-ground-floor cottage resting on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park. Dovecote Cottage makes a wonderful touring base for exploring the coast and countryside of Yorkshire with your loved one. Just over five miles from the traditional seaside town of Scarborough, with attractions to suit all tastes, this stone-built abode is a true delight at any time of the year. Make yourselves at home within the inviting open-plan living space, where you can sit amongst the warmth of the woodburning stove sat inside the characterful exposed stone of the inglenook, and raise a toast to your romantic retreat, the plush sofa also doubling up as a bed to offer a flexible sleeping arrangement if you're travelling with a friend instead. The kitchen is well-equipped with all you could need when you're not out making the most of the delicious eateries of the local area, with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a washing machine, it offers all the essentials for a week-long stay. Enjoy your meals around the table together, or dine alfresco out in your own private garden, the surrounding countryside making a beautiful backdrop at any time of the day. Relax with a soothing shower in the shower room to end your day before unwinding beneath the covers of the double bed, the bedroom equipped with a television, perfect for those lazy mornings. The local area of Cloughton makes a wonderful base for those seeking an idyllic retreat; a small village home to Flossies Farm Shop where you can pick up all the essentials for a hearty breakfast as well as boasting a charming tea garden where you can indulge in a homemade cake whilst soaking up the views of the sea, Scarborough Castle and Flambrough Head in the distance, you can find all you could need just a short stroll away, with the choice of four pubs in the village too for a refreshment following a day of rambling. Nearby you will find the renowned Cinder Track, a disused railway track taking you all the way from Scarborough to Whitby, it provides an extremely scenic spot for walking, cycling and horseback riding, with plenty of adventure to discover along the way. The 109 mile-long Cleveland Way is also nearby too, leading you across stunning heather moorland and dramatic coastline, here you can explore the beauty of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, or venture further to find the old fishing village of Filey; there's no better way to explore the beauty of the North Yorkshire coast. Spend a day in Scarborough for fun for all tastes, offering a wide selection of eateries where you can enjoy a celebratory meal, as well as beautiful beaches with opportunities for watersports, golfing, the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre hosting live music events, there's so much to explore here at any time of year. The perfect property for an action-packed escape to North Yorkshire, choose Dovecote Cottage for your next couple's retreat.

Cloughton is a charming little village resting on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park, in easy reach of the traditional seaside town of Scarborough. The village hosts a farm shop and a selection of pubs, as well as being in close proximity to the Cinder Track, perfect for avid walkers, cyclists and horse riders. With access to Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby, while providing an ideal base for exploring the National Park, Cloughton makes a wonderful choice at any time of the year.

Accommodation

All-ground-floor.

One double bedroom with TV.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a sofa bed and woodburning stove

Calor gas central heating and woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x TV, WiFi and a selection of books.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample off-road parking.

Private garden with lawn and gravelled area with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.

Note: There is a sofa bed offering a flexible sleeping arrangement or sleeping one child on request.

Note: The owner hosts a 3-day Charity Festival every August Bank Holiday in the neighbouring field.