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Helena

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7 Nights  

  • £1300  to  £2950

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Short Breaks From

  • £315 p/night
    3 night min. (off peak only)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    12

  • Bedrooms

    6 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    7 (peak)
    3 (off peak)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    3+ Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Access

    Stairs

  • Open Fire

About Helena

Helena is a beautiful traditional sandstone Victorian semi-detached 6 bedroom house on a quiet lane a short walk from the village pubs (3) and tea rooms/shops. The ground floor has generous living room (seating 12) a separate dining room (seating 12) and a kitchen with Aga and breakfast bar. There is a separate utility room and a downstairs toilet, The first floor has two twin rooms, the master ensuite Kingsize bedroom with cot and a family bathroom. On the second floor is a kingsize bedroom with ensuite , a twin bedroom, a kingsize bedroom and a family bathroom. The house is heated by an Air Source Heat pump ensuring it is always warm and cosy. Helena is surrounded by beautiful views from every window, to the front are views over the free ranging sheep on the common grazing that runs throughout the village. From the first and second floors the views are stunning to the Moors and hills beyond. There is off road parking for upto 4 cars to the front and side of the house and a pretty enclosed garden to the rear of the property perfect for your four legged friend to explore, and ideal for al fresco dining and BBQ.

Goathland (aka Aidensfield) sprung to fame in the Heartbeat series in the 90's and has since featured in the Harry Potter movies as Hogsmeade station, and more recently The Yorkshire Steam Railway on Channel 5 which runs through Goathland has kept the village on tv. Goathland is in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and has lots of walks on the doorstep, whether it be on the old railway which runs from Goathland to Grosmont or up over the Moors there is a walk suitable for all ages and durations. One of our favourite walks is along the old railway line to Beck Hole, where you'll find the quaint Birch Hall Inn. This is one of the smallest pubs in the UK, on one side it is a small sweet shop and on the other side there is a bar the size of a front room. There is a large beer garden and a beck below for dogs to cool off. Goathland has a few tea rooms, 3 pubs, a restaurant and an assortment of ice cream and gift shops and the station where you can get the steam train to Pickering or Whitby.

There is so much to see and do in the area, there is genuinely something for everyone, whether it be Go Ape in Dalby Forest, mountain biking in Dalby Forest or exploring the historic towns of Pickering, Helmsley, York and Whitby. There are castles a plenty (Pickering, Helmsley and Scarborough), Abbey ruins (Rievaulx and Whitby), historic houses (Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall). York has an abundance of history and sites to visit with the Cathedral in the heart of the walled city, one of the highlights! Whitby is the home of Bram Stoker's Dracula which legend has it was inspired by the Abbey that towers over the harbour town. Whitby is also the gateway to the North Yorkshire coast, with miles of coastal walks, with the nearby fishing villages of Robin Hood's Bay, Staithes and Runswick Bay all worth a visit. Or, if sandy beaches are your thing there's no better beach than at Sandsend. During the summer nearly every village has its own show which vary in size from small village shows to full scale traditional country shows. Castle Howard, Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Dalby Forest all house outdoor concerts and cinema events. Scarborough offers a lot to do whether it be a visit to Sea Life, the water park or North Bay there's always plenty to do. If adventure parks are your thing then Flamingo land (which combines a zoo with a theme park) will give adrenaline junkies their fix whilst on holiday. If exploring the North Yorkshire Moors stopping at a pub or tea room for refreshments there can be no better drive than the road from Hutton Le Hole to Castleton to really appreciate the beauty of the Moors and the stunning views from the road on a clear day - not to be attempted in the snow!

Contact the owner

Owner details:

James Ratcliff joined Independent Cottages in December 2024


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Amenities / Facilities

  • Open Fire
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Bike Storage
  • Kingsize +
  • Enclosed Garden
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • WiFi
  • Electric Vehicle Charging
    EV

Location (The North York Moors)

Helena is a Victorian sandstone semi-detached house comprising of:

Ground floor
Lounge seats 12, Smart TV, wifi, open fire
Dining room with large dining table, 12 chairs and open fire , tv, wine fridge, highchair
Kitchen with electric hob, oven, grill, microwave, electric Aga (with double oven and double hot plate), Coffee Machine, Fridge Freezer, 2 x Kettles, Toaster, dishwasher, breakfast bar
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier
Downstairs Toilet

First floor
Kingsize ensuite bedroom with cot. Ensuite with bath, shower, wc and basin
2 x twin bedrooms
family bathroom with shower over bath, wc and basin

Second Floor
Kingsize ensuite bedroom. Ensuite with shower, wc and basin
Twin bedroom
Kingsize bedroom
Family bathroom with shower, wc and basin
travel cot available

Outside
Enclosed front garden with parking for four cars
Side gate opens to enclosed rear garden with patio area with outside table and chairs for 12, lawn and small hedge with stoned seating area beyond. There is a small garden shed that houses the portable BBQ and is available for bike storage etc.

Helena Tariff & Supplementary Information

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms (3 x Kingsize Double bedrooms (2 with ensuite) 3 x Twin Bedrooms)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
3 or more dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. Please discuss any specific accessibility requirements with the owner
Smoking:
No smoking
Prices for 7 nights:
From £1300
To £2950
Preferred Arrival Day:
Flexible
Payment Options:
Credit / Debit Card
Group Booking Details:
All male groups - No
All female groups - Please enquire with owner.
Catering available - No.
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

Owner Area

James Ratcliff
Member Since December 2024

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Helena Noticeboard

We welcome up to 3 well behaved dogs. We offer 3 night weekend breaks and 4 night mid week breaks (with changeovers on Friday and Monday) During school holidays we offer 7 night breaks Saturday to Saturday. Wifi, bedding, towels and bath matts all included. As mobile reception is poor a landline phone is available for use with honesty box. Stairgates, cot plus travel cot and high chair are all available for guest use in the house. Electric vehicle charge available for use with additional fee.

Last Minute Offers

No current last minute offers

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Helena 18 Month Availability Calendar

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* Calendar last updated: 14th February 2025