About this property
Thirsk 5.8 miles. The beautifully decorated, detached house of South Villa resides in Borrowby near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This attractive abode not only offers spacious accommodation but lets a family of eight enjoy their break in style, thanks to the well-presented interiors that enjoy a mixture of rustic and sleek décor. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by an off-road parking space, where you can leave your car before venturing inside this fabulous home-from-home. Make your way to the kitchen/diner and be dazzled by a bright and pleasant space featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a fantastic array of farmhouse-style units where a variety of appliances can be found and used to make delicious meals with. When dinner is ready, savour it as a quick bite to eat at the bistro table under the skylights or settle down in the dining area to enjoy a sit-down meal with all the family; why not switch on the wall-mounted TV for some extra entertainment? After dinner, settle down in one of two charming sitting areas, a snug and sitting room, both enjoying original fireplaces that house woodburning stoves, along with plush seating for you to unwind on. Additionally, there is a study nearby where you can relax in a little more privacy, with a book, perhaps? When the day winds to a close, pick one of the four tastefully decorated bedrooms inhabiting the abode, including three on the first floor, two lovely king-sizes and a single, that enjoy access to a fabulous bathroom that boasts a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Continue upstairs again to the second floor to find a marvellous family room with a double and day bed, along with an en-suite shower room. Finishing off the interior is the cloakroom, for additional convenience. The property enjoys a large wrap-around garden, with a spacious lawn along with seating areas for those afternoons where you want to enjoy alfresco dining in the sun. The property is a very short walk away from Borrowby's pub, where you can stop for a bite to eat, whilst to the south of the village you can find the Hillside Rural Activities Park, a great place to keep the kids entertained! A short drive will bring you to Thirsk, where your amenities await in one, convenient setting, as well as the highly popular museum of The World of James Herriot, a perfect outing for any history buffs, along with the local racecourse that holds regular events and a nearby golf club that is bound to entice any putting fans! Head to Osmitherley, a quaint village that acts as one of the gateways to the North York Moors National Park, where keen anglers can fish at the Cod Beck Reservoir, walkers can embark on a hike across the moorland from Square Corner, before finishing off the day with a visit to the delightful Mount Grace Priority with its beautiful gardens. Why not visit Ripon, where you can tour the impressive Cathedral, visit the fascinating attraction of the Prison & Police Museum and the Workhouse Museum, before strolling through the stunning Ripon Spa Gardens. Further afield lies the city of York, home to a plethora of gorgeous architecture and historic delights, along with the rest of the vast North York Moors National Park with its moorland, coastline and woodland waiting to be explored. For a staycation to remember, choose South Villa.
Thirsk, with its charming market square, fine Georgian buildings, a Norman church, and great pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema, and a leisure complex, is the entrance to the North York Moors National Park to the east and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west. Explore the surrounding rolling countryside and Hambleton Hills, which provide good walking options, or visit the World of James Herriott Museum, which is dedicated to the life and works of the town's own famous vet and novelist.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x king-sizes, 1 x single, 1 x second-floor family room with double and day bed with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug with woodburning stove.
Study
Oil central heating with two woodburning stoves.
Range with gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Large garden with lawn, patio, gravelled areas and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles