WESTGATE COTTAGE, family friendly, with a garden in Pickering

This delightful, semi-detached, stone-built cottage in Pickering can sleep up to four people in two bedrooms.

Westgate Cottage is a wonderful, semi-detached, stone-built cottage, attached to the owners’ home and B&B in the bustling market town of Pickering. The cottage offers a double, a twin and a family shower room, along with a bright and airy open plan living area featuring a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with an electric fire. Outside, there are communal gardens to the front and rear and off road parking for one car. Westgate Cottage is the perfect base for small groups of friends and families wishing to explore the delights of the North York Moors and Coast. Note: This property has a 3-night minimum for bookings.

Amenities: Electric central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, shared use of tumble dryer in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 1 car. Lockable bike storage. Front and rear shared gardens with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk. Note: Property lies on the A170, some road noise may be heard. Note: This property has a 3-night minimum for bookings.

Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Town: The beautiful market town of Pickering is located on the North Yorkshire Moors National Park border. According to town legend, it was founded by Peredurus, a king who ruled during 270 BC. Pickering is filled with flowing streams and limestone hills, creating a spectacular and dramatic backdrop. For evenings out, the town has plenty of theatres, leisure centres and live music; an annual Jazz Festival is held during the month of July. Nature lovers will find Pickering especially appealing with its breathtaking landmarks, such as Dalby Forest, which is home to a variety of beautiful trees and animals such as the nightjar bird and roe deer. Another wonderful conservational must-see is the North Yorkshire Moors National Park itself, consisting of miles of stunning and unspoilt countryside. Tourists will love a taste of royalty by visiting Pickering Castle. The castle was built in Motte and Bailey style during the 13th and 14th centuries and later fortified in stone.