Surprise View Cottages
Self-Catering Holiday Homes near Gillamoor, North Yorkshire
Surprise View Cottages are a pair of charming self-catering holiday homes set on a tranquil farmstead just outside Gillamoor, near Kirkbymoorside, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by sweeping countryside, these cottages provide cosy, home-from-home accommodation – ideal for those seeking a peaceful escape to the country.
Each cottage features a south-facing stone-paved patio area, complete with flower troughs, garden furniture, and picturesque views of surrounding fields with grazing sheep. It’s the perfect base for exploring the North Yorkshire countryside or simply relaxing in idyllic surroundings.
Surprise View Cottage
This welcoming holiday cottage offers a ground-floor entrance that leads to two well-appointed bedrooms – one double and one twin – each equipped with vanity units, wardrobes, and drawers. The family bathroom includes a full bath suite with an over-bath shower, toilet, and washbasin.
An internal staircase leads to the first-floor living space, where guests will find a high-beamed lounge with a log-burning stove set in a striking brick-and-stone feature wall. The spacious fitted kitchen and dining area offers everything needed for a comfortable stay and can also be accessed via a separate external stone stairway. Fitted carpets, tasteful furnishings, and soft fabrics create a warm, homely ambiance throughout.
Field Barn Cottage
A Gold Award-winning cottage, Field Barn Cottage is full of rustic charm and elegant character. The ground floor features oak flooring in the hallway and kitchen/dining room, complemented by traditional beams throughout. The carpeted lounge boasts two exposed stone walls and a flame-effect electric stove set in a brick fireplace. French doors and arrow-slit windows flood the space with natural light and reveal panoramic views of the Farndale Valley and woodlands.
The kitchen and dining area is well-equipped and finished with a feature stone wall, arrow windows, and French doors leading to a private patio with views across the farmstead and the nearby North York Moors.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms – one double and one twin – each offering vanity units, ample storage, and scenic views over the open countryside. The bathroom includes a bath with shower over, toilet, washbasin, and a generous supply of plush white towels and coordinated bed linen.
Exploring Gillamoor & Beyond
Surprise View Cottages are ideally situated for those who love walking, cycling, and nature. Guests can enjoy direct access to local fields, woodland trails, and a network of public footpaths, including the Link Walk, right from the doorstep—no need for the car.
Named after the nearby panoramic “Surprise View” at Gillamoor Church, the cottages are just 1 mile from the popular village of Hutton-le-Hole, home to the renowned Ryedale Folk Museum.
Though set in a peaceful rural area, the cottages are within easy reach of the region’s top attractions. The historic cities and seaside towns of York, Whitby, and Scarborough are all around 25 miles away. Local highlights also include Castle Howard, the North York Moors Railway, Flamingo Land, and a wealth of abbeys, churches, and castles that define this storied landscape.
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