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Old Oak cottages are situated in a delightful rural location on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, boasting spectacular views across unspoilt countryside towards the White Horse of Kilburn. This wonderful cluster of 6 beautifully converted barns and stables are attractively arranged around a landscaped courtyard. Each cottage offers the highest standards of comfort and design. There is exclusive use for our cottage guests of our superb INDOOR HEATED POOL, SPA BATH and SAUNA together with ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT. This haven of relaxation is surrounded by the owners 400 acres of well kept farm land, walks and duck pond. Children can enjoy the climbing frame,swings, slide, football net, play fort and  14' trampoline in the large fenced play/picnic field.  For Cottage Descriptions and Availability please click on the individual cottage names from the list on the left hand side.

NEWS!!  DURING SPRING 2010 WE WILL BE ADDING TWO MORE COTTAGES AT OLD OAK - 'BADGER' and 'PHEASANT'  -  BOOKINGS NOW BEEN TAKEN FROM MID AUGUST.

Pheasant (3/4 Bedrooms) will comprise of  GROUND FLOOR - Good Sized, Fully Equipped Kitchen with Separate Utility Room complete with Washer,Drier and Freezer.  Large Open Plan Living/Dining Room with Large Feature Window and French Doors leading onto Patio and Garden with fabulous views towards the Hills and White Horse of Kilburn.   Ground Floor Double Bedroom with Large En-Suite Shower Room.  Hand Made feature Oak Staircase leading to:-  FIRST FLOOR - Huge Bedroom with En-Suite facilities and Spectacular Views.  This bedroom can have flexible sleeping arrangements with either 1x Superking size bed OR 2 x twin beds. (prior arrangements necessary)  Twin Bedroom with En-Suite facilities.  Small bedroom suitable for cot only (NO BED)

Badger (3 Bedrooms) will comprise of GROUND FLOOR - Large Entrance Hall with Hand Made Feature Oak Staircase.  Good Sized Fully Equipped Kitchen with Separate Utility Room with Washer,Drier and Freezer.  Large Open Plan Living/Dining Room with feature French Windows leading onto Patio/Garden. Shower Room with W.C.   FIRST FLOOR - Large Double Bedroom with En-Suite facilities, this room has lovely views from large window across the fields towards Little Thirkleby.  Two Twin Bedrooms.  Family Bathroom with Bath/Shower/W.C. etc

Both cottages will be centrally heated (Under-Floor heating to Ground Floor,  Radiators to First Floor)  Each will have their own large Private Garden with Patio, Lawn, Garden Furniture and Barbecues. Plenty of  Private Parking.  These two new conversions are on the same site as our existing six properties, located behind the courtyard cottages, separated by gardens, hedging and fencing, making them very private. Each cottage has full use of the Leisure Facilities.  We will be having professional photographs produced, hopefully mid summer. Please do not hesitate to call or email for more information/rates.  Both Pheasant and Badger are bookable from a Fri - Fri only (apart from Short Breaks from November - March, when we can be flexible)

Excellent country pubs and restaurants can be found within 2 miles and just 4 miles away is the pretty market town of Thirsk, host to the James Herriot Museum and Visitor Attraction situated in Kirkgate, you can step back in time to the days when this was not only home to Alf Wight, Thirsk's own author and vet, but a working veterinary practice. Thirsk also offers a good selection of shops, inns, tea rooms and quality takeaway restaurants. This is wonderful walking country - footpaths from the cottages lead to local villages and to the famous White Horse of Kilburn a well known landmark carved out of chalk in a hillside near the picturesque village of Kilburn.

The horse is 314' long and about 228' high and was the work of Thomas Taylor, a schoolmaster of Kilburn in 1857. The village of Kilburn is also home to the famous 'Mouseman' oak furniture makers. You can visit their showroom and visitor centre..

The cottages are ideally situated for visiting the North Yorkshire Moors, Dales and Coast and the famous historic walled city of York. Within a short drive you will discover a wealth of places to visit, suitable for all ages and tastes. There are many Stately Homes and Gardens to enjoy nearby including - Castle Howard, Duncombe Park, Beningborough Hall, Newburgh Priory, Newby Hall and Nunnington Hall. Monk Park Animal Farm and Bird of Prey Centre is only 2 miles away and well worth a visit, especially for younger visitors.  The North Yorks Moors Steam Railway is also well worth a visit as is the Eden Camp War Museum at Pickering. Beautiful Wensleydale and Swaledale are about  20 minutes away.  Theme parks can be found at Lightwater Valley, Ripon, and Flamingo Land , Kirbymoorside and are less than half an hour away. The delightful city of York is about a 20 minute drive from the cottages (using the very popular Park and Ride system) here you  can enjoy the many attractions including the famous York Minster, Yorvik Centre, National Railway Museum, Castle Museum, Museum Gardens, Boat Trip on the River Ouse, Open Top Bus Tour or Horse Drawn Carriage Tour around the City. You can now also take a ride on the recently added 'York Eye'. Shopping is also a real treat in York with its many quaint cobbled streets. Other local towns well worth visiting are the Spa town of Harrogate with its fabulous Stray Gardens and Harlow Carr Gardens, Helmsley which has its own castle, the pretty market towns of Knaresborough and Northallerton.  Walking, Riding,Golf, Fishing, Gliding, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4 x 4 Driving Experience and Horseracing are all available within 10 minutes.

GETTING HERE.  Old Oak Cottages are very easily accessible - we are well situated for all major road networks - yet not too near as to spoil the wonderful surrounding countryside and views.

By Road - The main A1(M) and A19 are easily accessible - both about a 10 minute drive away.

By Rail - Trains direct to York and Thirsk from London (Kings Cross) the Midlands, the North and West.  (National Rail Enquiry Bureau 24hr service 0845 748 4950)

By Coach - National Express Coaches to Thirsk Tel 08705 808080

Taxis - There are several Taxi Services that operate from Thirsk Market Place.