There is little in life more lovely than waking in the country amidst friends or family, surrounded by the heavenly hills and moors of magical North Yorkshire. With the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within a stroll, the North York Moors within 10 miles and the seaside idyll of Scarborough within 30, this little world is your oyster. The cottage lies at the edge of the pretty village of Hovingham (2. 5 miles), the pride of Ryedale, with its ancient ford, Georgian Hall, Saxon church and monthly market. The nearby village of Slingsby (1.5 miles) has a superb old pub. Majestic Castle Howard (4.5 miles) is one of Britain's finest stately homes, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland, replete with temples, lakes, statues and fountains, and home to the splendid Yorkshire Arboretum. Approaching the converted barn, you'll immediately be immersed in the rural tranquillity of this exquisite setting. Fling off your coats and settle into your new piece of heaven, primed with the promise of wild new adventures. Gather in the lounge around the stone hearth and glowing wood burner to plan days ahead and reminisce. Stone, wood, leather, light, modern comfort and history blend to brilliant effect. The dining room feels both intimate and grand, contemporary and ancient, with its oak beams and table, wrought iron fittings, exposed stone and flag floor. With local produce and love, rustle up luscious meals in the alluring kitchen/diner, and spill out on balmy evenings into your private garden for sunset wine or a starlit hot tub. Melt those modern stresses in the shared gym and sauna or challenge competitive cohorts to an evening in the games room. Drift upstairs to the bedrooms you have claimed; you may favour a mezzanine room for extra intimacy, but all rooms have their own en-suites, beautiful beams and are full of charm. Dream in the steam of your freestanding bath or behind the wall of your sweet shower room. Shared leisure facilities: mini gym, treatment room, sauna, relaxation area and games room with pool, table tennis, table football, Wii House Rules Additional information and rules 1 dog allowed per booking - 4 super-king bedrooms (All can be configured as twin beds upon request at time of booking) - 4 en-suite bathrooms, one walk in wet room, 2 x free standing baths with shower heads on mezzanine floors and a further bath and shower cubicle en-suite - Range cooker and hob, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, fridge freezer - Combined washing machine and tumble dryer - Enclosed shared garden with own hot tub and patio area - Gas BBQ - Wood burner in lounge and gas flame effect fire in the dining room - Off road parking - Wi-Fi included - Shop and pub within 1 mile - The Stables can also be booked to accommodate larger groups of up to 14 people - Smart TV with Netflix in lounge - 2 additional single beds available within one of the bedrooms, please note there is an extra supplement of £75 per additional person - Hot tub - please note the hot tub is not available after 10.30pm and hot tub guidelines must be abided by - Shared leisure facilities: mini gym, treatment room, sauna, relaxation area and games room with pool, table tennis, table football, Wii Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.