Bumblebee Cottage offers superb two bedroom luxury accommodation in the ancient market town of Pickering, on the edge of the North York Moors.

Tucked away, the cottage is a beautiful oasis and an ideal spot to enjoy a quiet retreat whilst still having the benefits of the town on your doorstep. The cottage is easily accessed with private off-road parking for up to 4 cars with an additional secure garage space for pedal and motorbikes.

Inside, the cottage is beautifully finished, with incredible décor and attention to detail. The living room is wonderfully homely, with a feature fireplace as the focus of the room, complete with wood burning stove. There is a sofa and two arm chairs, and a unique natural wood coffee table which finishes the space perfectly. The television also comes with all the streaming platforms provided, so you will have access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and Sky Movies.

In the kitchen/diner there is a lovely bench seating area around the glass-topped dining table, making a great social space for spending time together. The kitchen is bright, modern and very well equipped, having dishwasher, washer, full oven, microwave, kettle and toaster. The back door provides access to a drop off area where bikes can be stored.

Up the steep stairs - typical of a cottage with this heritage - the luxury finish continues with a king size bed in the master and a sit down dressing table with mirror. The second bedroom has a double bed and a full size single, offering great flexibility to welcome up to four guests in total if desired.

The shower room is very smartly finished, with neutral tones and décor. There is a generously sized walk in shower enclosure, basin, towel rail and WC.

Outside, there is a furnished patio area with planted borders looking out across the private garden, ideal for relaxing in the afternoons after your day of adventuring!

The parking and garage facilities are second to none at Bumblebee Cottage - brilliant if you are visiting for motor shows, local rallying, or have bikes and a lot of outdoor gear. There is private parking behind electric gates for 4 vehicles, and parking for an additional vehicle in-front of the electric gates. A top of the range Electric Vehicle Charging point is available to use, a rarity for holiday properties locally, which is no extra cost and can be connected to your phone via an app for ultimate convenience. Inside the garage, there is also secure clean storage space for motorbikes and for walking/hiking gear, and bike racks for bicycles.

Pickering is probably most famous for its tourist attractions such as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the medieval Castle, the Beck Isle Museum, its world renowned 1940s event in October and the stunning Saxon Church with its world-famous 15th century wall paintings. It is a thriving town with an historic market place which is packed with excellent independent retail businesses offering everything from bikes and outdoor gear to local produce and crafts, antiques and gifts. Alongside the independent retailers, you’ll find plenty of cafés, tearooms, restaurants, pubs and bars, with something to suit every age and preference.

There are over 2,300km of paths and tracks on the North York Moors making it a hiking and cycling paradise. There are short strolls and half day walks along the superb Cleveland Way National Trail, which can be explored in circular sections. Sutton Bank offers challenging bike rides and spectacular views. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot the upland birds or venture to the coast. Within the North York Moors National Park are the high cliffs and rocky shores of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast with many fishing villages, sandy beaches, and a coastline rich in natural flora and fauna to explore as well. The dark skies at night are also something to behold with the area being designated an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2020.

Book easily online through Finest Retreats, and start looking forward to your next Great British escape.

Booking Terms:
Strictly no pets allowed at any time.
No children accepted under the age of 5 years.
No smoking or vaping allowed.

Access Info:
Upper floor accessible by steep stairs only.
Bathroom on first floor.
Drop off point near to rear of property.
Parking & EV charging behind gates at front of property.