Helmsley 2 miles. A pretty, detached stone cottage in the small hamlet of Pockley, two miles from the delightful market town of Helmsley. Set within attractive gardens, in a peaceful location, this cottage near Helmsley is ideal for couples wanting to explore the stunning countryside of the North York Moors National Park, and enjoy easy access to both the east coast and nearby country towns. With accommodation set solely on the ground floor, this cottage near Helmsley provides a cosy and comfortable holiday home featuring a charming double bedroom, a modern kitchen, and a warming gas woodburner-style stove in the pleasant sitting room. Outside this Helmsley cottage are lovely lawned gardens, with a small orchard where you can sit and relax with a glass of wine on balmy summer evenings, and set in an area unaffected by any light pollution, there are fantastic night skies to study for stargazing, weather permitting. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this cottage near Helmsley offers ample walking and cycling opportunities and many attractions, including the steam railway at Pickering, the Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, Duncombe Park, and the stately home of Castle Howard. The area is peppered with historic castles and abbeys, such as Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys and Pickering and Helmsley Castles, whilst the market towns offer quaint tea rooms, local inns, galleries, and independent shops. For food lovers, there are superb restaurants nearby, including the renowned Star Inn at Harome and The Blacksmiths Arms at Lastingham, while keen golfers can enjoy a round at the Kirkbymoorside Golf Club. This cottage near Helmsley is an ideal base for discovering this wonderful corner of North Yorkshire, all year round.