Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Full of character, charm and original period features, Ammonite Cottage offers a peaceful and homely atmosphere on the southern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Located in a sleepy residential village just a few steps away from the trout-filled River Dove and a thunderous weir, Ammonite is a popular self-catering cottage with many famous local attractions only a short drive, walk or cycle ride away.
With one double and one twin bedroom plus a bathroom on the first floor, the cottage is ideal for families or one or two couples. The ground floor offers spacious accommodation with a cosy and comfortable sitting room leading open-plan to a kitchen/dining room illuminated by natural sunlight. Winter nights are warmed with a roaring log fire in an original Yorkshire range fireplace.
At the rear of the cottage the flower-filled garden is a delight with a paved sunken patio perfect for evening barbecues. A secluded lawn provides plenty of safe space for kids or pets, whilst at the garden’s edge, a summer house looks out over a field to the weir of the River Dove. A meandering stream flows to the watermill next door completing the countryside scene.
Secluded Ammonite Cottage
Ammonite's Spacious Kitchen
Beamed Living Room of Ammonite
A Private and Secluded Garden
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The Northern England / Yorkshire / Yorkshire region
As the largest county in England, North Yorkshire has an unrivalled diversity of scenery from the awe-inspiring highlands of the Yorkshire Dales, to the forests and desolate wilderness of the North York Moors, to the pirate’s coves, beaches and cliffs of the dramatic North Sea Coast. This is a county for lovers of the great outdoors with excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, fishing and horse-riding across the region, with plenty of cultural attractions to discover as you go.
Ryedale is deservedly one of the counties most popular regions for visitors, offering easy access to the North York Moors National Park, rolling farmlands, quaint ‘chocolate-box’ villages, colourful local markets, famous abbeys, castles, stately homes, steam trains, theme parks and some exceptional museums. Also, many fine old country pubs and inns serve tasty home-made puddings, classic Sunday roasts, fish and chips and a remarkable range of real ales.
Kirkbymoorside / Kirkby Mills area
Ammonite Cottage is located only a few minutes walk from the traditional market town of Kirkbymoorside. With a population of some 3,000 people, the town has a good range of shops and amenities including five pubs, a choice of restaurants, cafés, fish and chip shops, bakeries, a newsagent, pharmacy, supermarkets, a squash club, tennis courts, children’s park, sports field and golf course. To the east is Pickering, which offers a swimming pool, cinema, trout fishery, a castle, antique shops and is the home of the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway – a ‘must-do’ journey through breathtaking Yorkshire scenery on a steam train.
To the west is Helmsley, overlooked by a castle and with a classic medieval market square. For the kids, one of the UK’s premier theme parks - Flamingo Land - is only 16 km away, whilst the golden sand beaches and amusements of Scarborough are within 45 minutes drive. Also within a short drive are Castle Howard, 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 countryside for walking, exploring or just leisurely touring. Simply breathtaking!
How to get there
Easily accessible by car, Ammonite Cottage is located on the north side of the A170 Thirsk to Scarborough road, just 1 km east of the picturesque market town of Kirkbymoorside, in the village of Kirkby Mills/Keldholme.
Heading northbound on the A1(M) or M1, leave the motorway at Junction 45 on to the A64 heading towards York. Several very scenic routes lead from the A64 to Kirkbymoorside via either Castle Howard (recommended), Malton or Pickering (each take approx. 1 hour from the M1).
Heading southbound on the A1 from northeast England, take the A168 to Thirsk, then the A170 towards Scarborough via the market hamlet of Helmsley (approx. 45 minutes).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Durham Tees Valley Airport: 73 km
Railway:
Malton: 21 km
Ferry:
Kingston Upon Hull: 80 km
Activities near Kirkbymoorside
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Deceptively spacious on the ground floor, Ammonite has two large rooms – a lounge/sitting room and a kitchen/dining room. On opening the front door into the cottage, charm and authenticity are instantly evident. The original Yorkshire-range cast iron fireplace, one of only a handful remaining in the county, provides a grand focal point to a bright and airy beamed room.
Two ‘salt cupboards’ are set deep into the thick Yorkshire stone walls, whilst a wooden staircase leads up to the first floor landing. During the early part of the day the spacious and fully-fitted kitchen/dining room is often bathed in magnificent natural light from two large velux windows set into the sloping roof. Upstairs, two bedrooms, each with an exposed ‘truss’ beam, provide a peaceful place to sleep.
A white tiled bathroom is fitted with a panelled bath complete with an electric shower, washbasin and WC. Both heating and hot water are powered by electricity and a real log fire adds oodles of atmosphere.
Further details outdoors: At the rear of the cottage, French doors open out from the kitchen onto a secluded walled patio which is colourfully paved in Indian stone. Bathed in sunlight for much of the day, the patio is a perfect spot for early evening BBQ's overlooking the enclosed stone walled garden and fruit trees.
At the end of the garden there is a summer house, carefully positioned overlooking the Mill Race, a bubbling stream which flows from the River Dove and its cascading weir - both only a 100 metres or so from the cottage.This is a view to linger over - with a sun downer in one hand, grab your binoculars in the other and search for kingfishers, ducks, moorhen and the resident farm chickens across the stream! At the front of the cottage, parking is available directly outside the front door, on the quiet village through road.
Further details
Ammonite Cottage is a delightful holiday home ideally suited to those looking for an authentic countryside getaway which reflects the ancient heritage of the local Ryedale region. Although reflective of the past, we've ensured we haven't ignored the present - so the cottage comes equipped with luxuries such as a home computer with Wi-fi internet (great for researching local information, events and things to do) plus Freeview TV - all at no extra charge. A basket of firewood is also included in the rental price during winter months.
Conditions
1. A well-behaved dog is allowed, but sorry, no cats. 2. Strictly no smoking indoors, except on the patio or in the garden. 3. Any costs incurred in the replacement of any breakages will be billed to guests. 4. If your booking is made more than 56 days (8 weeks) before your arrival date, a deposit of 50% of the rental fee is payable to secure your booking. The balance is then due no later than 56 days (8 weeks) before your stay commences. For bookings made within 56 days (8 weeks) of arrival, full payment must be made to secure your booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Winter Special
31 Oct 09
23 Dec 09
199£199
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Xmas/New Year
23 Dec 09
2 Jan 10
429£429
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1 Week
Winter Special
2 Jan 10
30 Jan 10
199£199
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Winter
30 Jan 10
13 Feb 10
249£249
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Half Term
13 Feb 10
20 Feb 10
349£349
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Winter
20 Feb 10
27 Mar 10
249£249
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Easter Holidays
27 Mar 10
17 Apr 10
399£399
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1 Week
Spring
17 Apr 10
29 May 10
299£299
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Half Term
29 May 10
5 Jun 10
399£399
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Early Summer
5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
349£349
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Peak Summer
3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
449£449
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Late Summer
28 Aug 10
2 Oct 10
349£349
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Autumn
2 Oct 10
23 Oct 10
269£269
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Half Term
23 Oct 10
30 Oct 10
349£349
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1 Week
Winter Special
30 Oct 10
23 Dec 10
199£199
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Xmas & New Year
23 Dec 10
6 Jan 11
429£429
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Cottage cleaning charge per booking: £25. This should be paid with final payment in advance.
Electricity, one basket of logs, bed linen, duvets, pillows and towels are included in our rates (a discount is available if you wish to supply your own linen, bedding and towels - please enquire for details).
There is no extra charge for travel cots and high chairs, they are stored in the cottage.
We can accept payments by bank transfer or cheque in English pounds.
3 or 4 night short break prices are available upon request (except for Half Term, Easter, Xmas/New Year and Summer periods). Requests for short break bookings will be considered depending on availability, time of year and when the request is made.
The cottage is available from 1600 on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 1000 on the day of departure.
Guestbook for Ammonite Cottage
'We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage and will definitely return one day'.
'Lovely place, we've enjoyed our stay very much'.
"I was amazed at the variety of circular walks available from the cottage, and access to the National Park right from the doorstep - fantastic!"
"Wow! Nearly everything in the cottage felt new, yet it still felt very authentic at the same time - the PC was a nice touch and proved to be very useful".
"I never imagined we would be able to unwind so quickly after arriving from a long drive, but as soon as we lit the log fire and switched off the wall lights, we knew this would be a great week."
Availability
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Availability notes:
For Xmas 2009 period we accept 21 to 28 Dec (Mon/Mon period) or 22 to 29 Dec (Tue/Tue period).
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 50941
Name:
Nick Anstead
Tel:
+44 1428 714382
Mobile:
+44 7733 367513
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