Hungate Cottages - Levisham

Levisham sits on the edge of the North York Moors, a landscape of open moorland and wooded valleys that draws walkers and cyclists year-round. The village itself is quiet and rural, though Pickering's market-town amenities—shops, pubs, restaurants, a castle and the heritage railway—are within easy reach. Hungate Cottages occupy a converted barn with a secluded garden, set back from the main road but close enough to village life that a pub is barely a mile away.

The whole property is yours for the duration, sleeping six across three bedrooms (one kingsize with ensuite, two rooms with single beds and access to a separate shower room and bathroom). The ground floor is open-plan, combining kitchen, dining and living space around an open fire; the kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and there's a separate toilet downstairs. Bed linen, towels, WiFi and heating are all included, along with parking on site and a bike store if you need one. One well-behaved pet stays free.

This works well for families or groups wanting a proper base for exploring the Moors, the coast near Scarborough, or historic sites like Rievaulx Abbey and Duncombe Park. The layout gives enough space that everyone isn't always in the same room. No smoking throughout. Children's play area and BBQ facilities are available in the shared garden.