Peaceful village life is on your doorstep at this charming cottage set right in the heart of Great Ayton – named one of the best places to live in the North East.

Dive right into the wilds of North Yorkshire with bracing country walks with your four-legged friend in tow (one dog is welcome to join you here). Then reward yourselves with lashings of tea and cake at the village cafe or a swift pint in the village inn. Or, for a little more bustle, the market towns of Stokesley (three miles away) and Middlesbrough (nine miles away) are just the ticket.

Then it’s all back to the cottage to curl up beside the fire for a cosy night in – brimming with cottage charm, the original oak beams and inglenook fireplace are a delight. When thoughts turn to food, cooking is a joy in the sociable kitchen space with an atmospheric dining area to gather together for an evening meal. And when it’s finally time to lay your heads, you’ll love how private the two bedrooms feel, spaced apart across two floors – nothing could disturb your sleep here.

Home truths:
*One well-behaved dog is welcome to stay at the cottage per stay
*Free on-street parking is available around Great Ayton on a first come, first served basis, and no permit is required
*The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe, and you’ll have your own private entrance
*Both bedrooms have zip and link beds with the option of it being set up as two singles or as a king – just let your host know your preferred set-up in advance
*This cottage has three floors with internal stairs, which may be unsuitable for guests with limited mobility
*There's a laptop-friendly space for remote working
*The village of Great Ayton has great bus and train links to surrounding areas such as Middlesbrough, Stokesley and Whitby