The Old Post Office, Rosedale Abbey

The Old Post Office is a charming, terraced house in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire. Suitable for families; with five bedrooms, this house is located in North York Moors National Park making it the perfect base to enjoy nature. From the outside, the cottage exudes a cheerful and tidy charm, with its brick exterior and a pretty, welcoming door. The gravelled courtyard is a peaceful place to enjoy sitting out in good weather. The interior is full of natural light. The house was originally built as the village Post Office and the décor has many touches that reflect its origins – including the post office weighing scales in the kitchen! The living room is tasteful with a large stone fireplace and traditional brick pillars. The space is open so there is plenty of room to watch TV, play a game of cards, or socialise around the dining table for dinner. The kitchen is pleasing and contemporary with breakfast bar seating, to enjoy some refreshments as you keep the chef company. Upstairs there is a tastefully decorated king-sized bedroom with an en-suite shower room and TV to watch your morning shows, the second double bedroom is neat with a handy shower and basin and a separate WC; there is a welcoming single room and twin room on this floor, as well as the family bathroom. Climb up the stairs to the top floor, to find the spacious final twin room with sloping ceilings and exposed beams. Explore the stunning North York Moors National Park, with its charming villages, scenic steam train rides, and views across the moors. Excellent hiking and biking is accessible nearby on the repurposed railway track, leading past the fascinating remains of the once-busy iron works, now home to abundant birds and wildlife. There is plenty to explore further afield: Whitby’s famous harbour, Abbey, and long sandy beaches, and Sandsend's peaceful seaside village atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the coast. Discover Pickering and Helmsley Castles, unique mediaeval paintings in Pickering church, as well as Nunnington Hall, a magnificent National Trust country house, complete with peacocks, a lovely tea house, and intriguing exhibitions to explore. Experience the peace of Rosedale Abbey in the heart of the Moors at The Old Post Office. Note: This property has a £400 Good Housekeeping Bond.