Court House

Positioned in the heart of the quaint North Yorkshire village of Cropton with spectacular scenery on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, Court House is a beautiful stone cottage dating back to the 17^th century. The cottage is a real home from home, with warm and comfortable interiors and many original cottage features. The owners have thought of everything you could require for a beautiful escape to North Yorkshire for up to four guests.

The perfect location for walkers and those who like to explore, straight from the cottage there are walks, cycle routes and woodlands to discover.

Parking on street, sorry no dogs.

Babies in arms welcome.

The space

Enter this beautiful traditional Yorkshire Cottage and you will immediately feel at home! The focal point of the lounge is a beautiful traditional log burning stove, ideal to keep you warm on chilly evenings, with comfy sofas positioned perfectly to relax on after a busy day exploring the hidden gems of North Yorkshire.

The separate kitchen/dining room is well laid out for cooking, dining and relaxing: perfect for chatting over morning coffee while you plan the days adventures or for catching up over pre dinner drinks. There is an oven/hob, fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine and everything else required for preparing a tasty supper or hearty breakfast.

The first of two bedrooms on the first floor offers a double bed, adorned with soft linens to give you a restful night sleep. The second bedroom also has a double bed with ample storage. The family bathroom is spacious with basin, shower and WC.

Outside there is a nice landscaped front garden. At the rear there is a private garden with a small terrace and an additional patio area. Perfect for a sundowner, eating outside or for watching the wildlife all around. There is also a handy lockable bike store should you wish to explore the local area on two wheels!

The local area

The cottage is in the heart of the quaint North Yorkshire Village of Cropton, approximately 5 miles from the bustling market town of Pickering – a wonderful location to explore the Yorkshire Coast and North York Moors National Park. There is so much to see and do during your stay in the North York Moors.

Walking

• On foot, under your own steam, out on the trail… is there any better way to experience the North York Moors than heading out for a walk?
• North York Moors is full of footpaths from coastal (following the Cleveland Way), woods & forest, Heather clad moors, Valleys & fields.
• Use local buses to do linear, circular or coastal (Cleveland way) walks
• Use the North York Moors Railway to do linear & circular walks
• Use the Esk Dale line to do parts of the Esk Dale Trail
• North York moors feature the Cleveland Way National Trail, Esk Valley Walk, Tabular Hills Walk, The Inn Way to the North York Moors, Coast to Coast & the Lyke Wake Walk
• There are many pretty little villages to stop for refreshment at a pub or café.

Cycling

• From the cottage you can follow beautiful cycle rides along many bridleways & forest tracks straight from the door.
• Go to Dalby Forest to hire bikes, cycle or do other activities.
• Cycle hire can be arranged to ensure you can use bikes from Rawcliffe House Farm.
• The North York Moors is a fantastic location for cycling, whether you’re a family or a world-class mountain biker.

Wildlife

• From moorland birds to minke whales, there’s a wealth of wildlife waiting to be discovered on the North York Moors.
• The cottage is surrounded by countryside, so even a short walk will allow you further viewings of deer & other wildlife.

Attractions & Activities

• North York Moors Railways is the longest steam railway in England. Located in Pickering.
• Castles at Scarborough, Pickering & Helmsley to visit.
• Historic houses, Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, Sledmere House, Burton Agnes, just to mention a few.
• Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo.
• Museums in Pickering, Whitby & Hutton -le -Hole with the Ryedale Folk Museum or Eden Camp.
• Church’s & Abbeys at Whitby, Lastingahm, Pickering, Rievaulx & Byland & many more.
• Sea-side towns & villages, sandy beaches & idyllic coves.
• Market Towns
• Quiet rural villages.

Places to Eat & Drink

• Vast choice of very good local real ale pubs, restaurants & cafes in the local area, Blacksmiths Arms at Lastigham, Cappleman’s fish & chip restaurant & take-away in Pickering. In Cropton you find the family run The New Inn with its own beers from Cropton Brewery.
• The famous “Magpie” fish restaurant at Whitby, close enough to go for tea in an evening from Rawcliffe House Farm.
• Wonderful cafes with beautiful home-made cakes & fresh sandwiches, such as the “Stonehouse Bakery” at Danby or “The Cycle Hub” at Great Fryup Dale (capital of cake winners). Or try the café above “Hammonds” the jewellers (a hidden gem!!) at the bottom of the 199 steps in Whitby.

Towns Villages

• There are many beautiful historic towns & villages dotted throughout the North York Moors.
• Pickering is a short drive away. It is a wonderful market town with supermarkets, local butchers, bakers & fruit & veg shops. It has restaurants & take-aways, pubs & cafes. Also, there is a castle & museum.
• There are several market towns within the North York Moors National Park.
• There are many pretty, red-roofed little villages, Hutton-le-Hole, Danby, Lastingham & many more each with its own unique identity, nestled in wonderful countryside.
• There are coastal towns like Whitby, & Scarborough.
• There are coastal villages set in little coves, such as Staithes, Runswick Bay & Ravenscar.

Sandy Beaches

• Wonderful stretches of sand at Whitby, Scarborough South & North Bay & Sandsend which is North of Whitby.
• Beautiful coves at Staithes, Runswick Bay, Ravenscar & Robin Hoods Bay.
• Scarborough & Whitby have the usual feel of being at the seaside for families, with long promenade to walk on & harbours with fishing & tourists’ boats.
• The quiet little coves of Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay & Staithes provide, peaceful little havens to search rock pools or sit & relax.
• Sandsend is a popular little beach & village, very popular with families & couples who like a less commercial feel, but nevertheless there are cafes & other facilities.