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Fern Retreat

North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A far-flung retreat to the Moors for families or couples
  • Breath-taking views surrounds you from the south facing garden out to the North York Moors National Park
  • A wonderful barn conversion situated in this quiet hamlet, inside is a rustic charm with contemporary touches 

 

Property code: G0173

Sympathetically restored, original features such as exposed beams, stone floors and quirky windows hark back to the cottage's agricultural heritage. However, with its neutral tones, warm wood and high vaulted ceilings, it is light, airy and spacious with a charming, contemporary, cottage style. Located in Farndale (known for its daffodil walk each spring) in the North York Moors, approx. 8 miles North of Kirkbymoorside, there are 600 square miles of beautiful, heather-covered countryside to explore by foot or by car. The National Park is also home to a wealth of market towns and villages with tearooms, cafes, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets, including foodies' haven, Helmsley (14 miles), and Pickering (16 miles).

 

On arrival, take time to admire the attractive exterior and position of this property; immediately, you will notice the attention to detail. As you enter, you will discover the open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area, which is a great space for socialising and relaxing. In the corner of the lounge, the wood burner is perfect for creating a cosy atmosphere on chillier evenings, whilst the underfloor heating creates a comfortable warmth elsewhere in the cottage. The modern kitchen is a good size and has all the mod-cons needed to cater to your needs. Both of the bedrooms are king-size and have en-suites, which makes this a great property for two couples. The decor is simple, but elegant, thus creating a restful atmosphere where you will find it easy to unwind. One en-suite has a bathtub with shower over to soak in at the end of a long day and the other has a walk-in shower.

 

Outside, the south-facing garden's unbridled views of the North York Moors are something special. So make the most of the garden furniture, sit back with a glass of your favourite tipple and enjoy each other's company whilst soaking up the spectacular panoramas.

 

  • 2 bedrooms - One King size and one Super-King zip and link bed (can be made up as singles upon request) both with TVs and both accessed via stairs
  • 2 bathrooms - both en-suites - one with a bath with shower over and one with a walk-in shower
  • Oven, hob and microwave, fridge and freezer
  • Underfloor heating and wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • South-facing enclosed garden, leading directly from the property with lawn and gravel patio (BBQ use is permitted but not provided)
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Unfortunately, EV charging is not possible at the cottage. There are local EV points in Kirkbymoorside, Pickering and Helmsley
  • Pub less than 100 yards
  • Shop within 5 miles
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • 2 dogs welcome - maximum medium sized, well behaved, quiet dogs welcomed in this cottage. Pets must not be left unattended in the cottage unless they are happy to be caged (cage not provided) and are not likely to bark. We kindly request that they are not allowed in bedrooms or on the furniture
  • Floorplan available upon request for your information
  • Farndale Store is located just 3 miles away, stocking all your essential items
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicola 4th October 2024

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Lovely comfortable well equipped cottage, with a fully enclosed garden. Numerous walks direct from the door. Ideally located for exploring the moors and coast.

Reviewed by Kevin 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Roger 5th July 2024

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We enjoyed our holiday at West Steading. The property is attractive, located as it is in a peaceful setting. We liked the private garden area, with its fine view of Blakey Ridge. We appreciated the generous welcome pack of essential food items with some treats. The Feversham Arms Inn, almost opposite the cottage, is a friendly pub which offers goodRead more food, served in generous portions. The walk from Church Houses to Low Mill - easy going along a well-defined path - is well worth doing. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 31st May 2024

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We had an amazing week staying at West Steading with friends. It was a perfect option for 2 couples, really well equipped, extremely comfortable and what a location!! We pre ordered all 3 meal options and they were excellent so would highly recommend them!

Reviewed by Sean 15th April 2024

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Really great location. Pub opposite is very good. Enclosed garden perfect for the dog. No phone reception (O2 or Sky).

Reviewed by Carolyn 6th October 2023

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Great property, very thoughtfully kitted out and spotlessly clean. Lovely welcome pack, very generous. Also a big positive to have friendly pub over the road and fantastic country store in walking distance. We enjoyed walks from the door and had a perfect weekend.

Reviewed by Rob 25th August 2023

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Fern Retreat is a superb cottage for a break in the great North Yorkshire Moors. We have no hesitation in recommending this property and would definitely stay there (or its sister properties) in the future. Fabulous equipment/facilities, great location/outlook, from being in the village you can pick your direction and walk or in just over 30 mins bRead moree on a beach on the North Sea Coast. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 29th May 2023

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We loved our holiday at Fern Retreat, one of the cottages in this small complex of holiday cottages. We were a group of 4 adults and 2 dogs and although the shared space was quite compact, we managed fine and also enjoyed being able to sit out in the garden as we had wonderful weather and the views are stunning. Everything was of a high quality. ThRead moree internet seemed to work better in the downstairs bedroom area and was patchy for watching TV upstairs at some times, luckily the walking was fab! Hide

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Location

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