Barn Owl Rural Retreat - Brandsby, Yorkshire, England

2 bedroom barn conversion in the Howardian Hills AONB, featuring beautiful country views

Hidden away on the outskirts of the village of Brandsby is this stunning stone-barn conversion that sleeps up to 4 people in 2 cosy bedrooms. The ideal rural setting for a small family or group of friends looking for a peaceful getaway, the cottage enjoy stunning views of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside.

This ground floor property has a real homely feel about it and features an open-plan living area that allows you and your guests to spend plenty of precious time with each other. You can prepare some delicious meals in the country-style kitchen before serving it all up on the dining table and then retiring to the warm living area for a night spent huddled around the wood burner. Under floor heating throughout the cottage will also keep you warm during the colder months. The cottage's two bedrooms include a king-size double room with an en-suite and a twin room and both of the bedrooms have French doors, which lead out onto patio.

With the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a stone's throw away, you and the family will have outstanding walking and cycling opportunities right on your doorstep when staying at this beautiful cottage. Head over to the abbeys at Rievaulx and Byland and be sure to make a day out of a visit to the nearby historic city of York before returning to the cottage for a cosy night in with your loved ones.

This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2010