Granary At Mels Cottages

Retreat to this inviting apartment, set within a handsome, stone barn in the scenic Yorkshire village of Newton-on-Rawcliffe. Sleeping four guests, and offering dog-friendly accommodation, the two-bedroom, first-floor property is situated within the attractive grounds of a site where other holiday hideaways also nestle. During your stay, you will be very welcome to make the most of shared access to an indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub, where you can unwind and have fun together.

Discover the apartment is also ideal for getting out and about in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park or the scenic North Riding Forest Park. Visit the bustling market town of Pickering, 4 miles away, with its medieval castle, museum and heritage trains running along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and plan a day out to Scarborough on the coast, 22.5 miles away.

Climb up the characterful, exterior stone staircase to reach the front door to your private accommodation. Enter to find yourselves in a triple-aspect, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with magnificent views over towards Levisham to the east and the Vale of Pickering to the south.

Prepare hearty Yorkshire feasts in the kitchen area then dine at the table together and plan your next adventure. Settle on the soft seating for the evening to watch the Smart TV or play games together, then treat yourself to a long soak in a hot bubble bath in the family bathroom before bed. The bedrooms here include a double room and a twin.

Step out into the Yorkshire sunshine on warm days and explore the shared grounds, which include a water garden with a pond, and a patio with picnic tables. Head over to the communal pool house to dip in the 6-metre exercise pool or to relax in the sauna or hot tub after your busy days out. There is private parking for two cars with this apartment.

• 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin
• 1 bathroom - bath with overhead shower and WC
• Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
• Two shared washing machines and a tumble dryer (operated by coin meter) are located in a separate laundry room
• Travel cot and highchair available
• Smart TV with Netflix
• Shared courtyard with benches, access to shared gardens including a water garden area with a pond and bridge
• Private parking for 2 cars
• Communal swimming pool 6m x 3m, 1.2 m deep  - children must be supervised. Open 10am to 6pm. owners can be flexible with opening hours if pre-arranged
• Communal hot tub and sauna - please note sauna is free but does need a £1 to operate which is returned
• Pub is a short walk away (check for opening times and if serving food) and shop 5 miles
• Please note, this property is not suitable for parties due to being in a residential area and the owners kindly request that you consider the neighbours by keeping the noise down outside after 10pm.
• Property is accessed by quite steep stone steps
• Please note, there are head-level beams in the twin bedroom
• This property will be decorated for Christmas
• Arrival: 17:00 onwards
• Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
• 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
• There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Enjoy your proximity to Pickering during your stay. Wander the pretty streets here, peruse the independent shops and ponder in the tearooms and pubs. Discover Georgian architecture standing alongside cosy traditional cottages, creating a picture-postcard backdrop to your afternoons out. The North York Moors Railway also starts in Pickering and from here you can catch a steam or heritage diesel train to Whitby and back again through some of the most picturesque countryside in Yorkshire.

Also plan days out in the awe-inspiring North York Moors, a landscape of gently rolling hills of heather, ancient woodland and lazy rivers winding through lush green valleys. If you want to head deeper into the naturally beautiful landscape, take a trip to the top of the high central moorlands, an area known for its superb hiking.

Make time to visit the other delightful towns and villages of these fascinating moors, where honey-coloured sandstone buildings lend a warm contrast to the deep purple and green of the surrounding hills. The charming town of Kirkbymoorside is 11.5 miles from your apartment, with its treasure trove of art and antiques’ shops, tearooms, Ryedale Folk Museum and a lively market on Wednesdays.

There is a theme park and zoo at Flamingo Land, 9 miles away, which the children will adore, and Eden Camp, a fascinating modern history museum, is an 11.5-mile drive. Head to Scarborough, 22.5 miles away, to see the castle or to go to the beach and enjoy a traditionally British day out at the seaside