Keepers Cottage Gillamoor, for 4, North York Moors

Description from the owner

Keeper's Cottage is a very cosy & comfortable 2 bedroom cottage of character for 2 to 4 people in Gillamoor - an unspoiled North York Moors National Park working farm village.

The cottage is set in 2 acres of grounds with 2 paddocks and an orchard and also has a private garden with outdoor seating & BBQ. There are wide views across our own paddock to the Howardian Hills in the distance. Yet we are right in the village centre, overlooking the village green and only 50yds from the Royal Oak, our quiet country pub & restaurant serving excellent food wine & beers. Although perched on the edge of the North York Moors, Gillamoor has easy a...ccess to Kirkbymoorside (3 miles), Pickering (10 Miles) & Helmsley (8 miles) where there are a variety of food shops and supermarkets for general provisions. Helpful owners live next door.

The North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Heritage Coast (Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay) form the regional setting for Keeper's Cottage. In season, Farndale's show of daffodils and The Moors' cover of heather are irresistible attractions for visitors from the four corners of the world. This is walking and cycling country which is difficult to better anywhere in Britain. Historic York is within an easy hours drive and closer, you will find a host of picturesque market towns and tourist attractions to visit.

Keepers Cottage is a conversion of the former stable and barn, completed in 1985, retaining many original features of exposed stonework & beams. The cottage is furnished & equipped to a high standard. We are inspected annually by the English Tourist Council under their Quality Assurance Scheme and this year (2012) hold their 4 star rating - visitors may book with complete confidence.

There is safe off-road parking for two cars right outside the cottage door & all rooms are on the ground floor.

Accommodation

++ Lounge with wood-burner.- Large and comfortable lounge/dining room . South facing sunny aspect, with door to conservatory. Flatscreen TV. Excellent digital reception of Freeview TV and radio channels. DVD player. Sony stereo music centre (tuner, CD player and cassette player). Central heating and wood-burner.

++ Kitchen - South facing sunny aspect. Very well equipped. Light oak units. Full size oven with electric hob & grill. Automatic washing machine. Microwave. Fridge & freezer. Central heating.

++ Double Bedroom king-size bed- South facing sunny aspect. Generous wardrobe and drawer space for two people. Hair drier. Central heating.

++ Twin Bedroom - No stairs. All bed linen & towels are included in rental. Well lit by two windows. Wardrobe and drawer space for two people. Central heating. .

++ Bathroom - new for 2013 full size bath with walk in shower, hand wash basin and WC. Electric shaver point.. Central heating.

++ Entrance Hall.

++ Pantry storeroom.

++ Conservatory.

Features

** Electricity, oil central heating & unlimited fuel for the wood-burning stove is included.

** Bed linen and all towels included.

** Child cot and high chair available free of charge on request.

** Secure inside cycle & child buggy storage.

** Free broadband wi-fi connection.

** Welcome tray of tea, coffee & biscuits on arrival.

** Regretfully, we are unable to take pets and smoking in the cottage is not allowed.Read more

Additional Location Information

Gillamoor remains an unspoiled working village, through which sheep are regularly herded and farmers are seen going about their daily tasks.
The North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Heritage Coast (Scarborough, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay) form the regional setting for Keeper's Cottage. In season, Farndale's show of daffodils and The Moors' cover of heather are irresistible attractions for visitors from the four corners of the world. This is walking and cycling country which is difficult to better anywhere in Britain. Historic York is within an easy hours drive and closer, you will find a host of picturesque market towns and tourist attractions to visit.

There are three farms within the village boundary and at one end of the village, the picturesque church of St Aidan sits on 'Surprise View', which is a dramatic and panoramic view of The Moors.

Safe & level off-road parking for 2 cars just a few feet from the cottage door.
Secure inside storage for cycles, baby buggies etc..

Location Type Away from it all, Rural, Village

Additional notes from owner

We have very attractive low season rates.
£20 discount per full week booking when occupied by 2 people.
£20 discount per full week booking for family with school-age children.
Reductions on weeks or breaks at short notice.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• 752vandy
  Taunton, United Kingdom

  Keepers cottage

  Left on 05/09/2013 for a stay in May 2013
  
  

  Spent 1 week here having visited las year. Well furnished with ample logs for wood burner. Very good pub over the road. Large garden with an orchard.

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  Response from Joan Davies - 05/11/2013

  

  Joan Davies

  Owner

  We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay despite the weather. Hope that the wood burner compensated for the cold wind.

• yorkie076
  sheffield

  ticks all the boxes

  Left on 03/29/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  excellent rental property everything everyone else says is true. very helpful friendly owners lovely log burner for cold nights.
  excellent area to to ravel round will be booking again

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  Response from Joan Davies - 04/01/2013

  

  Joan Davies

  Owner

  Thank you Janet for your kind comment. We very much look forward to seeing you again if you visit The Moors in the future. Keri & Joan

• HornseaGlobetrotter
  Hornsea

  Quiet Retreat.

  Left on 03/23/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  We were met by the owners (next door) Joan & Keri who showed us round the cottage and made us feel welcome The cottage was exactly as we expected from the information given on their web site, It was spotlessly clean and very well appointed. The owners have recently had a new bathroom installed which incorporates a powerful walk in shower. The central heating and endless supply of logs ensured we had a very comfortable and cosy week. The weather was extremely wintry having snow on 5 days out of 7 but this just added to a very enjoyable week. Just across the road is the Royal Oak which we can strongly recommend for friendly atmosphere and very good meals. The village is very quiet and the area not only has numerous walks from the cottage but is an ideal base for exploring the gems of North Yorkshire.
  Thank you to Joan & Keri, an enjoyable week in a very cosy cottage, I am sure we will return.

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  Response from Joan Davies - 04/01/2013

  

  Joan Davies

  Owner

  It was a pleasure to have you stay with us. We are really glad that the arctic conditions were no match for the wood-burner!

• 752vandy
  Taunton, United Kingdom

  Peaceful well equiped cottage

  Left on 09/29/2012 for a stay in September 2012
  
  

  One week stay september 2012. well equiped cottage in garden near pub with good food. Friendly owners. Will come again.

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• Twempy12
  Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

  Home from home

  Left on 09/02/2012 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  Just returned from a lovely stay in Keepers cottage.
  
  We were given a very warm welcome on our arrival and were very pleased to find a lovely clean and warm cottage for our weeks stay.
  We found the cottage very well equiped with everything we needed and with enough space for us and our two small children.
  The location is wonderful, peaceful and tranquil with the benefit of being on the doorstep of the moors. We didn't get the best weather during our stay but still found plenty of things for the family to do and stay dry.
  I would highly recommend the cottage for couples and familys who are looking for a quiet break, we found it perfect for our needs and excellent value for money.
  Thank you Joan & Kerri!
  Ps. Being a stones throw from the local pub was a bonus too!

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• 711neilh
  499511

  Perfect holiday cottage in peaceful,rural setting.

  Left on 06/03/2012 for a stay in May 2012
  
  

  We again found Keepers Cottage to be the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
  It is well located for visiting the coast and York ,many interesting walks can be started from the doorstep. The cottage is very clean and well equipped and has eveything one could want for a comfortable break. The Royal Oak over the road serves excellent,reasonably priced food which saves having to cook after a busy day out ! The owners who live next door are very friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
  We have been coming to this cottage for seven years and every time have been absolutely delighted to be back.

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• Cropton100
  Durham

  Perfect weekend in perfect cottage in perfect location...

  Left on 03/28/2012 for a stay in March 2012
  
  

  Just returned from a wonderful weekend in Keepers Cottage. The accommodation is very clean, spacious and well-equipped with plenty of room for damp waterproofs and muddy boots - not necessary on our weekend thank goodness!. As well as indoors it has a great outdoors as well - paddock with plenty of room for play or to just sit & relax - reading or simply listening to the birds. The owners are just next door if you need anything - they were very friendly - but without being at all intrusive!
  The pub is just next door and there are plenty of gorgeous villages to walk or drive to for food & refreshment if you don't want to cater for yourself. All in all, could not have been better - and was extremely reasonably priced.

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• artfullodger80
  teesside

  Tranquility at its best

  Left on 03/26/2012 for a stay in March 2012
  
  

  This beautiful accommodation, along with lovely friendly owners is an excellent get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Peace and tranquility in a bottle. Sit out in the garden, listen to the birds and daydream your day away or like us seize the best of both worlds a little daydream followed by fabulous walks just waiting on the door step. Then to top it all, after a long walk, what could be more inviting than the local welcoming pub, which serves delicious food and real ales. The pub is virtually a stones throw away. Definitely a hidden gem and great that you can book for a weekend. All four of us (walking friends) thoroughly enjoyed it and hopefully will be back. No local shop in village but other villages are only a 10 minute drive away. Have already recommended to friends on our walking group but maybe a mistake - will we get back again or will it be fully booked?

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  Response from Joan Davies - 03/27/2012

  

  Joan Davies

  Owner

  Thank you for your terrific comment which we really do appreciate. It gives us great pleasure to know that you had a lovely weekend and we look forward to welcoming you or your friends again in the future.