THE OWL BARN COTTAGE, romantic, with open fire in Tollerton

The Owl Barn Cottage in Tollerton, North Yorkshire, sleeps two guests in two bedrooms.

The Owl Barn Cottage is a single-storey cottage near Tollerton, North Yorkshire. The property features an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with woodburning stove. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, and toaster. There are two bedrooms: a super-king-size zip/link (can be set up as a twin on request) and a twin. The property also benefits from a bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, alongside a separate shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Underfloor heating, TV, DVD player, and WiFi are provided. Fuel, power, and a starter pack for the woodburning stove are included in the rent, along with bed linen and towels. Outside, there is a walled patio with furniture and off-road parking for two cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 2 guests
Note: Whilst the bedrooms are fully enclosed and private the vaulted nature of the ceiling means there is a space near the eaves between the two rooms which results in some limited noise transference, which may not suit people with noisy bedroom habits. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of 150 GBP.


Amenities: Underfloor heating and log burner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. TV, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack plus wood store for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Walled patio with furniture. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.4 miles, two pubs 1.9 miles. Beningbrough Hall – National Trust – 2 miles. Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 2 guests, ideal for those wanting separate rooms. Note: Whilst the bedrooms are fully enclosed and private the vaulted nature of the ceiling means there is a space near the eaves between the two rooms which results in some limited noise transference, which may not suit light sleepers..

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: In the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire, the small village of Tollerton rests close to the River Kyle and the River Ure, on the outskirts of the historical city of York. Within the village, you will find a village shop (with post office) selling convenience items as well as a superb range of fresh deli items – many produced locally. The nearby village of Tholthorpe offers a delightful village green with a duck pond, a butchers and The New Inn pub, featuring a superb dining menu and beer garden. Historical landmarks and attractions are in abundance, including the Aldborough Roman Site, Newby Hall & Gardens and the National Trust owned Beningbrough Hall, Fountains Abbey and Allerton Castle, each one promising to be an exceptional day out for families of all ages. An afternoon can be spent in the pretty town of Harrogate, home to a collection of places to eat and drink, The Royal Pump Room and the Valley gardens, whilst Knaresborough is a spa town home to Mother Shipton's Cave. The town enjoys views of Knaresborough Viaduct from Knaresborough Castle grounds and the river side, a great spot for boating. Travel to the City of York for a visit to the iconic York Minster or immersing yourself in the home of an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts at the National Railway Museum. Perhaps you might like to book tickets for the York Dungeon, hosting live shows, or visit the award-winning York Castle Museum, offering interactive exhibitions and historical artefacts. Clifford's Tower is also a popular landmark to discover, whilst DIG: An Archaeological Adventure offers up the chance to discover 2000 years of heritage, nestled under the streets of York. Brush up on the city’s Roman roots and its Viking past as you meander the ancient walls, which surround the independent shops and vibrant eateries. Marvel at the unique collection of 1,000-year-old artefacts at the JORVIK Viking Centre. With more attractions per square mile than any other city in the UK, a visit to York is certain to be action-packed. With all of this and much more awaiting to be experienced, use Tollerton as your base for making wonderful memories.