WHEELHOUSE COTTAGE, family friendly, with open fire in Sowerby

This barn conversion cottage is located near to the village of Sowerby close to Thirsk and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Wheelhouse Cottage is a brick built barn conversion, situated one mile from Sowerby near to Thirsk in the Vale of Mowbray. This ground floor, luxury cottage features a mix of original and modern features, including beamed ceilings, a designer kitchen and expansive glass windows. The cottage sleeps six and has three bedrooms - two king size doubles and one twin. There is also a bathroom and an open plan living area, which contains a well equipped fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburner in a feature fireplace, perfect for relaxing next to. There is also an enclosed courtyard garden with furniture and BBQ. Close by is the market town of Thirsk, which has many amenities that will suit all tastes, plus with both the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks nearby, there are numerous walking opportunities. Wheelhouse Cottage is perfect for families or groups of friends that wish to explore this part of Yorkshire.

Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books/games/DVDs. Fuel & power inc. in rent, wood for woodburner available (honesty box). Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair. Off road parking for three cars. Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture & BBQ. Sorry, no pets & no smoking. Shop & pub 1 mile. Note: A supermarket is nearby, they can deliver on arrival day by arrangement.

Region: From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Town: The village of Sowerby with its number of pubs is situated just half a mile away from the market town of Thirsk. Thirsk has wonderful Georgian buildings, a Norman church and many amenities, including pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema and leisure centre. One of the main attractions in the town is the excellent World of James Herriott Museum, which is dedicated to the life and works of the famous vet. The Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east both offer wonderful scenery and many walks. Further afield is the historic city of York, which has many attractions and amenities, plus the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough.