Vacation Rental Description
Located in the heart of one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful market towns, Bondgate Cottage is a high quality self-catering retreat full of charm and period features. Offering a cosy atmosphere and tastefully furnished, the cottage is just a few steps away from the shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants of Helmsley. Many famous local attractions are also easily accessible from the cottage by car, on foot or by bicycle.
With one double, one twin and one single bedroom plus a shower room on the first floor, this cottage suits one or two couples or a family with three children. A dining hall and living room/lounge provide a place to unwind and relax after a busy day sightseeing, whilst the kitchen is literally brand new, very well-equipped and complete with hand-made wood cabinets and granite worktops. Other features include a real open fire and wifi internet.
A raised garden area is located at the rear of the cottage and is often bathed in sunlight for much of the day - a perfect spot for sitting out and a safe place for kids or pets.
Bondgate Cottage is a delightful period holiday cottage ideally suited to those looking for an authentic countryside getaway close to the amenities, cafes and pubs of a pictureque market town. Although reflective of the past, we've ensured we haven't ignored the present - so the cottage comes equipped with luxuries such as wi-fi internet (you'll need to bring your own laptop though) plus Sky TV - all at no extra charge. Coal is also included in the rental price during winter months.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
Quaint and very tastefully furnished, the main door leads into a stylish and spacious new fitted kitchen with hand-made wood cupboards and granite worktops, which looks out over the rear garden. Double-doors open from the kitchen into the dining hall, with dining table and chairs and archway leading through to the main living room/lounge.
A working cast iron fireplace with glazed tile surround is the centre-piece of the atmospheric living room. Upstairs Bondgate Cottage has one double, one twin and one single bedroom and a shower room, WC and a double-size shower cubicle.
At the rear of the cottage, directly behind the kitchen is a raised gravelled cottage garden area. With flowerbeds to the side and rear, and bathed in sunlight for much of the day.
At the front of the cottage parking is available along the length of Bondgate.
Activities
Biking
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Zoo/Wildlife
Overlooked by a 12th Century castle, situated on the River Rye and with a stream running round the back of the square, Helmsley is one of Yorkshire’s prettiest towns.
Attractions in Helmsley include the five-acre Helmsley Walled Garden, Duncombe Park stately home and the Helmsley Arts Centre. A short drive to the east is Pickering, home of the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway – a ‘must-do’ journey through breathtaking Yorkshire scenery on a steam train.
One of the UK’s premier theme parks - Flamingo Land - is only 17 miles away, whilst the golden sand beaches of Scarborough are within an hour’s drive. Also nearby are Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, Byland and Rievaulx Abbeys, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby and Lightwater Valley. Last but not least is one of England’s finest National Parks, the North York Moors….roaming sheep, wild heather, picture-postcard villages and great for walking, cycling, exploring or leisurely touring.