Holly Tree Cottage is a fine, single-storey retreat situated near Northallerton, North Yorkshire. With ample off-road parking and welcoming up to ten well-behaved pets, this charming cottage offers an ideal escape for families or friends seeking a memorable countryside getaway. Enter your home-away-from-home and be greeted by an inviting living/dining room, complete with a TV for your entertainment and a plush sofa bed for additional guests. The dining area, with seating for four, provides the perfect spot for enjoying home-cooked meals together. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the well-equipped kitchen, where you can prepare your favourite dishes with ease. For added convenience, a utility room houses a washing machine, ensuring you can keep on top of your laundry during your stay. The property boasts a tastefully decorated double bedroom, offering a serene space to rest after a day of adventures. The stylish bathroom, complete with a bath and walk-in shower, provides a place to freshen up or indulge in a relaxing soak. Outside, the enclosed garden is a haven for relaxation and alfresco dining. With a lush lawn and a gravelled area, it's the perfect spot for a summer barbecue or simply enjoying the calmness of the countryside. Make the time to visit The World Of James Herriot, a museum dedicated to the famous vet and author, or take a step back in time at Mount Grace Priory, House, and Gardens, offering a unique glimpse into the history of British monks. For those seeking a culinary treat, Fox & Hounds provides an array of locally-sourced, traditional dishes. Venture into Middlesbrough, where you can indulge in retail therapy at Captain Cook Square, or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the verdant Albert Park. History delightfully converges at National Trust - Ormesby Hall, an elegant Georgian mansion turned museum, or at the Dorman Museum, housing substantial collections of local history. Train enthusiasts will revel in a trip to National Railway Museum at York, where the story of rail transport in Britain is brought to life. Leave the present behind and immerse yourself in the Viking age visiting the JORVIK Viking Centre, then embrace the darker side of the town's past at The York Dungeon. For art aficionados, York Art Gallery boasts an impressive array of exhibits. No matter how you choose to spend your stay, Holly Tree Cottage provides a tranquil retreat to return to each evening.

Northallerton is a County town and administrative centre of North Yorkshire, located at the foot of a ridge dividing two river basin areas, the Wiske and the Cod Beck, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the edge of the Vale of York, between the Hambleton Hills and the Yorkshire Dales. This thriving town boasts market days on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when both sides of the High Street are home to stalls selling a wide range of goods and produce, plus on the fourth Wednesday of the month the market is joined by a farmers' market. Despite its modest size, Northallerton has a number of independent and national shops, including Betty’s Tea Rooms, Lewis & Cooper, an outstanding delicatessan and wine merchant, award-winning butcher’s, artisan baker, greengrocers, two department stores, several supermarkets and bookshops. With good rail links to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Durham and York, the activities are not just restricted to the countryside. Situated equidistant between the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, the opportunities for exploration are endless. These include a day at the races at one of the many local courses, including Thirsk, a family trip to the unique Forbidden Corner at Middleham, a trip to a country house such as Newby Hall, Kiplin Hall and Castle Howard, or a round of golf. The restored Victorian resort of Saltburn, plus the pretty beaches and coves of Runswick Bay, Sand's End and Robin Hood's Bay, along with the town of Whitby, are all within one hour's drive away.

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