When you go away with friends or family you haven’t seen for far too long, what you really want out of your 5* holiday home is to be taken care of, and boy, does this brand-new property do just that. An exclusive, gated development, welcome pack of premium goodies, beautifully styled interiors and unobtrusive, luxury touches and finishes at every turn, mean Cygnet Cottage could be just what you need...
Located in a quiet backwater in the rather fancy market town of Helmsley, the cosmopolitan hub of the North York Moors, Black Swan Yard is a small development of luxury homes nestled amongst historic buildings. Architecturally considered and thoughtfully laid out, Cygnet Cottage is an extremely easy place to reside, being both light and airy, and plush and interesting, a credit to the highly regarded local designer, Pip Martin, with work from Yorkshire based artists, including Tracey Savage and Jenny Ulyatt adorning the walls.
The property is extremely well kitted out; the open plan ground floor consists of dining for six, a breakfast bar to sit at whilst a loved one prepares breakfast, Quooker instant boiling water tap, Nespresso coffee machine and all the other usual mod-cons one would expect from a home of this calibre. Also includes a spacious downstairs toilet. In the lounge area there is ample comfy seating courtesy of the Cotswold Co, a smart TV and built-in bluetooth speaker system, and a wood-burning stove to cosy round on cooler evenings. Not that you’re likely to ever have the need necessarily, as the entire house has underfloor heating. The lounge leads out through French doors to the enclosed courtyard garden beyond, perfect for a little alfresco dining or that morning brew. Upstairs, each of the three bedrooms has ensuites, all of which have mood/night lighting, one is a wet room and the other two have showers over baths and even have built in TVs to watch while you soak in the tub. The bedrooms are beautifully put together; rest well in hypoallergenic, White Company bedding with Yorkshire Blankets designed recycled wool throws and cushions. The master suite is tucked away with a little more privacy on the top floor and also has the benefit of a built-in speaker system as well as space to work from home.
Food, outdoor activities, culture, or history - whichever you holiday for, Helmsley truly has them all. Exhibitions, festivals and the Helmsley Arts Centre. Or if history is your thing, why not visit the National Centre for Birds of Prey for the historic hobby of royalty, the North York Moors railway into Whitby from Pickering, or the medieval Helmsley Castle and the RHS-partnered Walled Garden (a must-see, especially at spring or harvest time). Maybe grab your boots and get out on ya’ bike, hike, or horse ride with routes aplenty on your doorstep or Dalby Forest just up the road. Or perhaps the quintessential British activity of pottering, meandering and mooching and a touch of window shopping - relax at the Verbena spa just over the road? If local produce is more your thing, tour the brewery and sample handcrafted beers, the traditional sweet shop or work your way round the abundance of quaint tearooms, coaching inns, coffee houses and delis, or visit ‘Britain’s Best Small Shop’ Hunters of Helmsley for an artisanal hamper! And the area’s pièce de résistance, is not one jewel in the crown but a whole crown-full! There is a fine-dining culinary experience to be found for every night of your holiday if you should so wish; Tommy Banks Michelin-starred Black Swan at Oldstead, The Hare at Scawton or the grade I-listed Star Inn at Harome (due to reopen in autumn 2022) to name but a few.
Private parking for one car, on-site visitor spots (on a first come, first served basis) and further on-street parking available close by. Also, a bicycle shelter in the front porch - please bring your own padlock to secure bikes to each other. There is an outside tap and a bench at the front.
GROUND FLOOR
Front entrance: Over a threshold.
Entrance Hall: Coat hooks and automatic ground level night lighting. Well stocked bookcase.
Open plan kitchen, dining and living room. Downstairs toilet.
Kitchen: Breakfast bar with two stools, Quooker boiling water tap, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier, sink, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and wine fridge. Quality kitchenware. Fire blanket.
Dining Area: Extendable dining table for six, six chairs.
Living Area: South-facing window and French doors onto the south-facing courtyard. Two large sofas, fireside chair, a smart TV so you can connect to your own Netflix or Amazon accounts, reading lamps, storage sideboard, mirror and lamps, wood-burning stove with a starter pack provided, built-in bluetooth speaker system, games.
FIRST FLOOR
Staircase: Steps with a handrail all the way up and automatic, low level, night lighting.
Bedroom One: Double bed with a bedside chest of drawers and a lamp either side. Built-in mirrored wardrobes with shelving, rails and hangers. Smart TV. Cosy berber carpet underfoot. Roman blinds. Hair dryer.
Bedroom One Ensuite Wet Room: Thermostatic waterfall and handheld shower, washbasin with mirror over, toilet and heated towel rail. Night lighting.
Bedroom Two: King-sized bed with bedside tables and a lamp either side. Built-in mirrored wardrobes with shelving, rails and hangers. Smart TV. Cosy berber carpet underfoot. Roman blinds. Hair dryer.
Bedroom Two Ensuite: Thermostatic waterfall shower and bath, washbasin with mirror over, toilet and heated towel rail. Built-in smart mirror TV. Night lighting.
SECOND FLOOR
Staircase: Steps with a handrail all the way up and automatic, low level, night lighting.
Bedroom Three: Master suite - second floor. King-sized bed with bedside tables and a lamp either side. Built-in mirrored wardrobes with shelving, rails and hangers. Smart TV. Console table and armchair. Cosy berber carpet underfoot. Roman blinds. Hair dryer.
Bedroom Three Ensuite: Thermostatic waterfall shower and bath, washbasin, toilet and heated towel rail. Built-in smart mirror TV. Night lighting
Outside: To the rear - enclosed courtyard with seating for six. To the front - lawn area with a bench, parking and bicycle shelter/porch.
Bedding: Ample pillows and duvets with covers and bed linen, and bath sheets and hand towels are included.
Heating: Gas boiler running underfloor heating throughout. Log burning stove in the living room (a fire starter kit is provided, additional logs available in town at local fuel stations and hardware shop.
Parking: Allocated parking for one car. Additional parking in visitor spaces (on first come, first served basis) and also on-street.
Waste: Rubbish and recycling to be deposited in the numbered bins in the bin area across the courtyard. Bin day is Thursday, alternating recycling and general.
Electrical Vehicle Charging: Car park near Helmsley Castle.
Pets: 1 dog allowed.
Mobile phone signal: Good. Wi-Fi available free of charge at the property.
Smoking: No smoking.
Drone usage: If you wish to use a drone, please get permission from the owner first.
Pub: 0.2 miles
Shop: 0.2 miles
Short breaks: Available anytime.