4 Lilac Cottages

About this property

4 Lilac Cottages is an appealing stone-built cottage resting in Ainthorpe, North Yorkshire, enjoying stunning countryside views and the benefit of roadside parking right outside the property. Ideal for a couple, a small family, or friends seeking time away, this welcoming retreat blends traditional character with everyday conveniences and a heart-warming woodburning stove. Step inside to find the living/dining room, a relaxed space for lingering over meals, playing games, or curling up with a book as the woodburning stove flickers in the background. The adjoining kitchen provides the essential appliances needed for simple suppers or leisurely breakfasts before a day of exploring.

When evening draws in, follow the staircase to discover a double bedroom and a single room, each offering space to unpack and make yourself at home, along with a bathroom where you can enjoy an unhurried soak or a refreshing shower. Outside, the enclosed garden invites you to savour the fresh country air, with a gravelled area and patio for sitting out with a morning coffee, or sharing an alfresco drink as the light fades over the surrounding fields. From the door, you can wander through the village to the nearby pub for a hearty meal, or head a little further to pick up everyday essentials from the local shop.

Spend unhurried days following the winding lanes across the North York Moors National Park, pausing at scenic spots such as the Danby Beacon for sweeping views across heather‑clad hills, or exploring the peaceful woodland trails around the Esk Valley. You might call in at the Moors National Park Centre, set within beautiful grounds and offering exhibitions, tearoom delights and riverside walks. However you choose to spend your break, 4 Lilac Cottages promises a delightful base for discovering Ainthorpe,the surrounding villages, and this tranquil corner of North Yorkshire.

The picturesque village of Castleton nestles in the beautiful Esk Valley, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this bustling village offers superb amenities including two pubs, both serving great food, a convenience store, deli & tea rooms. There is a railway station serving the Esk Valley and Whitby, which also links with the steam line to the attractive market town of Pickering. The Camphill Village Trust community of Botton is nearby, with its craft workshops and shops selling home produced food, craft items and books. The historic city of York is just over an hour away, and the coastal towns and villages of Whitby, Staithes, Robin Hood's Bay and Sandsend with its lovely beach, are within easy driving distance, and well worth a visit.

EPC Rating: Band E

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, heated towel rail, basin, and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/diner with woodburning stove

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster.

WiFi, TV.

Fuel and power included In rent.

Bed linen and towels included In rent.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate all available on request.

Enclosed garden with patio, gravelled area, and furniture.

Roadside parking just outside cottage; available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles