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Farm Yard Cottage is a semi-detached cottage on a working farm in Allerston near to Pickering in North Yorkshire. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom and one twin, both with en-suites, sleeping up to four people. There is also a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside is off-road parking and a patio with outdoor furniture and barbecue, along with use of a paddock with a football pitch and a child's play area. Perfect for discovering the whole of North Yorkshire, Farm Yard Cottage is a superb base for a family holiday. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Note: Dogs are not to be left unattended in this property at any time. Note: Dogs are not to be left unattended in this property at any time.

Set on the edge of the Forge Valley, the village of Allerston is within easy distance of Pickering, a bustling market town with a castle. Allerston is a picturesque village, with a stream running through on its way to the River Derwent. Allerston is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is made up of pretty stone cottages, and makes a wonderful holiday base. There is so much to do in the area, such as horse riding, a gold course, a childrens playground and Dalby Forest, which offers some wonderful walking and cycle routes. The coast is within a short drive, so head to the beaches of Scarborough and Whitby, or out onto the wonderful Moors; a great holiday base.