The Garth

You enter The Garth into an open-plan ground floor where the living, dining and kitchen areas flow together. Patio doors lead straight out to a garden where you can sit with coffee or a drink, and the kitchen itself is properly equipped—electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer mean you can cook and manage laundry without fuss. A separate toilet downstairs is practical when the family spreads out.

Upstairs are three bedrooms: a kingsize, two singles, and one single, sleeping five in total. The bathroom has a bath with shower over it and a heated towel rail. Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included, and one dog can stay free. There's parking for two cars on site, and a pub sits within a mile. No smoking indoors.

Helmsley itself has the character of a market town at the edge of the North York Moors. The Garth suits families or groups wanting a base to explore the area without feeling hemmed in—the layout gives everyone their own space, and the patio makes it easy to decompress after a day out.