One of our farm based Yorkshire cottages, with lovely views over the moors, 7 miles from the market town of Helmsley.

This lovely semi-detached cottage is on a working farm and is situated at the foot of Sutton Bank and close to Thirsk. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden.

A stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Thirsk. Ground-floor accommodation. WiFi. Pets welcome. York 27 miles; Harrogate 30 miles.

A stone-built cottage which rests on the outskirts of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Open-plan. WiFi. Just a moment’s walk from the Cleveland National Trail. York 27 miles.

This is a detached cottage resting in Borrowby, Yorkshire. WiFi. Master bedroom en-sutie. Open-plan. Northallerton 4.5 miles; Thirsk 6.5 miles; Harrogate 28.8 miles.

This superb detached, stone barn conversion rests on the outskirts of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Northallerton 12.7 miles.

A charming Victorian terraced cottage located in the centre of the market town of Thirsk in North Yorkshire. Woodburning stoves. Enclosed garden. Barbecue. Pet-friendly. Ripon 11.7 miles; York 23.4 miles.

The Nook has been tastefully renovated in 2021 to offer comfortable accommodation for up to four people in the pretty village of Sowerby near Thirsk. It looks out on to the tree lined street, with its pretty houses and charming village pub and restaurant. The cottage has a comfortable front room with fire and smart TV, perfect for those cosy evenings in the cooler months, leading through to the newly installed kitchen with all modern appliances. The dining room has seating for 4 guests. The bathroom is conveniently located on the ground floor, fully tiled with walk-in shower and basin which nestles on a vanity unit, with overhead velux window bringing in the light. There is a separate space here with washing machine and tumble dryer. A door leads out to the enclosed rear courtyard garden with table and chairs and quirky summerhouse to sit and enjoy a glass of wine as the sun goes down.
The cottage is situated a 10 minute walk (under 1 mile) from the quaint market town of Thirsk, with its 15th-century church, original cinema and renowned racecourse. The cobbled market square hosts a twice weekly market and is surrounded by individual shops, traditional inns and tea rooms. The pub that James Herriott used to drink in with his father is situated less than 5 minutes walk away. Alf Wight, the well-known vet and author of ’All Creatures Great and Small’ lived here and the ’World of James Herriott’ visitor centre gives a fascinating insight into the working life of this famous vet, his subsequent books and TV series. The village of Sowerby provides a perfect base from which to explore the wider area too, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North Yorkshire Moors to the east. Places of interest include Sutton Bank and Castle Howard, Fountains Abbey and Aysgarth Falls. Families enjoy hours of fun at Lightwater Valley, the Forbidden Corner in Coverdale and Flamingo Land. The coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey are all easily accessible and regular trains and buses run to the ancient walled city of York which is 25 miles.

Nana Duck’s Cottage is a charming mews cottage overlooking Cod Beck, and of course it’s resident Thirsk ducks. Centrally located just a short stroll from the centre of Thirsk, with a pretty cobbled market square and a good choice of independent shops, pubs and restaurants. You can literally park up in your private parking space and enjoy everything that Thirsk has to offer on foot. There is a generous welcome basket which includes a complimentary coffee and cake at the nearby pet friendly coffee shop to help get you in the holiday mood.

The cottage is tucked away in a mews courtyard, tastefully decorated and presented to a very good standard. With a spacious living/dining area with comfortable seating, Smart TV and bluetooth speaker for your music. A shaker style kitchen provides all your necessary appliances, including a washing machine and dishwasher. Upstairs are two bedrooms with kingsize beds and smart crisp bedding for a good nights sleep.

Thirsk is the one-time home of the novel writing vet, James Herriot, and is an excellent base to explore the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors National Parks. It offers so many possibilities with the city of York, Harrogate and the east coast all within easy driving distance. Throughout the year there are many events on the Thirsk racing calendar and this cottage provides a great all round place to come and stay. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.