Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

This charming cottage has been lovingly refurbished with care taken to keep its character while offering modern comforts for a fabulous Yorkshire holiday. Situated in the unspoilt village of Gillamoor, Heather Cottage is an excellent base for walking and cycling in the North York Moors National Park.

Information correct at time of writing. Attractions and nearby amenities There is a public house within walking distance, The Royal Oak (we do recommend booking in advance). Main supermarkets can all be found in Kirkbymoorside a 3-mile drive from the property. The cottage is situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, offering a wide range of walking trails and cycling activities with cycle hire, picnic areas and play areas which can be found at Dalby Forest. Kirkbymoorside Golf Course is also a short drive away for any keen golfers. North Yorkshire Moors Railway, offering Nostalgic steam excursions through spectacular landscapes taking in “Heartbeat” country and beautifully restored stations is well worth a visit. Rievaulx Abbey a beautiful medieval monastery in the heart of the moors, containing many phases of development. Shopping Newfields Organics - Fadmoor (next-door village) Tel sells free range eggs and seasonal own-grown vegetables in the 7 day a week honesty shop. Kirkbymoorside Town - Bakeries, butcher, fruit and veg, chemist, pet shop, Spar and Co-Op, cafes, pub and other shops (some independent shops close Thursday afternoon). Beadlam Grange Tearooms and Farm Shop, tel - en route to Helmsley. Closed Mondays. Markets: Monday - Pickering Wednesday - Kirkbymoorside Friday - Helmsley Saturday - Malton Specialist Markets Malton Monthly Food Market - 2nd Saturday of the month Hovingham Market - 1st Saturday of the month