Fat Hen Cottage

"Winner of the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s Self-Catering Holiday of the Year Award four times so quality is assured... indoor pool and sauna . . . delightful location on edge of National Park. . ."

Beech Farm Cottages offer award winning standards of quality and facilities in a quiet village setting at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors. The pretty cluster of eight cottages, four of which are featured here, not only have ‘4 Star’ or ‘5 Star’ accommodation but also have additional features such as an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna, gardens, paddock, children’s play area, two llamas, a horse and pony. Their exceptionally high standards have won Beech Farm Cottages the English Tourist Board’s award for Excellence and the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s ‘Self Catering Holiday of the Year’ Award four times.


The cottages are set around a pretty and secluded courtyard and gardens backing onto open fields. Converted from Grade II listed stone buildings, they retain much of the original charm and chracter, with beams throughout. The interiors are superbly finished, furnished and equipped. The three larger cottages are rated ‘5 Star’ by the English Tourism Council, their highest rating. The indoor heated swimming pool for the exclusive use of visitors to Beech Farm, has a sauna and spa. All the holiday cottages enjoy the shared use of a walled garden, barbecue area, well-equipped children’s play area, paddock and field. Children in particular will enjoy the two llamas, horse, shetland pony, chickens, doves, ducks, cats and koi carp.


The small village of Wrelton - listed in the Domesday book - is in the heart of North Yorkshire. It has a cosy pub within easy walking distance. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park starts only a couple of miles up the road and the heritage coast is within easy reach. Walking, golf, riding, fishing and numerous village pubs and restaurants are all available within a few miles. The North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway runs from the picturesque market town of Pickering just three miles away. Pickering also has a castle and museum as well as pubs, shops and a range of restaurants. The delights of the seaside are only just over half an hour’s drive away where unspoilt sandy beaches (Runswick Bay, Filey), historic fishing ports (Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay) and resort attractions (Scarborough) can be found. The walled city of York with its Minster, museums and historic centre is within 40 minutes’ drive. Shops 3 miles.

• Paddock and meadowland field of 2½ acres
• Children’s play area
• Shared indoor heated swimming pool (open all year round – early morning to late evening) with changing room, shower and toilet
• Sauna (coin-operated – open at pool times)
• Spa
• Adult and children’s bicycles avail foc

• Gas ‘coal-effect’ fires inc
• Elec, full gas CH, bed linen and towels inc
• Cot and h/chairs by arr
• Video
• M/wave
• Shared laundry room with w/machine, two t/dryers (coin-operated), ironing facilities and payphone – outgoing only
• Fax and e-mail service avail
• Parking
• No smoking

OUTSTANDING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR FACILITIES:

• Indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool spa
  
• Sauna (coin-operated), changing and shower facilities
• Well-equipped children’s play and climbing area
• Walled garden, paddock and 2½-acre field
• Adult and children’s bicycles available foc
• 29 Freeview digital TV channels and 20 digital radio stations

OFF-SEASON HOLIDAYS AND SHORT BREAKS
The moorland scenery around Beech Farm can be at its most magnificent in late Autumn, Winter and early Spring. With full gas central heating, plus coal-effect gas fires in living rooms and double glazing throughout, the cottages at Beech Farm are perfect for off-season holidays and Short Breaks of three or four nights throughout the Winter period. The indoor heated swimming pool and sauna are available all year round.

Facing the lawned terrace and swimming pool, this ‘4 Star’ stone cottage has been awarded a VisitEngland Gold Award and offers very comfortable, peaceful, single-storey accommodation for two. Pretty sitting-room with dining area and recess with fitted kitchen. Double bedroom. Modern bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

• TV (Teletext)
• Easy walking access