Rose Cottage, North Yorkshire

In the village of Faceby, between Carlton-in-Cleveland and Swainby in North Yorkshire, is this gorgeous four-bedroom property, Rose Cottage. Boasting a superb location within the North York Moors National Park and a stylish interior which has been furnished to a high standard, Rose Cottage is a wonderful dwelling for a group or family of eight who are looking to holiday in style. Be welcomed into the spacious open-plan living area, where the chef of the group can acquaint themselves with the well-equipped kitchen, featuring an AGA, oven and hob. Settle down to savour a delicious meal at the dining table as the wine is poured, and plans are made for the days ahead. After a hearty meal, why not relax on the plush sofas in the sitting area and select your favourite show from the TV, as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. There will be no arguments over the remote, as there is a large Sitting Room where you can watch a film or snuggle up with a good book. As your eyes grow heavy, discover two well-appointed bedrooms on the ground floor, a super-king-size and a king-size, both with zip/link, a TV and their own en-suite shower rooms. You will also find a convenient cloakroom, ideal for those quick freshen ups! Continue up to the first floor, where you will find two further super-king-size bedrooms, one with a zip/link, TV and en-suite bathrooms. In the morning, freshen up with a hot shower and a steaming cup of coffee in the garden before heading out to explore. Explore your local surroundings, where right on your doorstep you will find the welcoming Sutton Arms, serving a tasty menu and local ales, perfect for when you don’t fancy cooking, only a mile away is the Blackwell Ox at Carlton-in-Cleveland serving traditional and exceptional Thai food that’s also available to “Take away” too. Further local amenities can be found in Swainby, including two pubs, a café and small convenience store open on weekends, as well as The Rusty Bike Café and bicycle hire shop. The budding historians in your party can also wander up to the fascinating ruins of the 14th-century Whorlton Castle set within an abandoned village or head over to the stunning Mount Grace Priory, House and Gardens. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are scenic trails available right from your front door, the Cleveland Way being just one of them as well as the viewpoints of Carlton Bank (and The Lord Stones Country Park and Café), The Wainstones and Ingleby Incline which boast breath-taking views at their top. In Stokesley, (5 miles) there is a good range of facilities and shopping with butchers, bakers, fruit shops, a Post Office, food stores, clothes and card shops, a jewellers, pubs and restaurants in Stokesley. Visit the weekly market every Friday or the Farmer’s Market on the first Saturday of the month. Also, you can stock up at Roots Farm Shop and Café at East Rounton or Five Houses Farm shop near Crathorne, both are just a ten-minute drive away and Google maps will get you to these locations! The beautiful seaside resort of Saltburn by the Sea is just 30 minutes away and Yorkshire’s gem, Whitby less than an hour. All this and more awaits with a stay at Rose Cottage.