"Character cottages surrounded by 40 acres of open countryside in the ancient manor grounds of this listed Old Hall, on the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast..."

Situated within substantial grounds, Killerby Old Hall and its courtyard cottages are ideal for a countryside holiday whilst being less than 2 miles from the sandy beach of Cayton Bay. Guests can explore the nature reserve and lake area, walk the open fields spotting deer, rabbits, pheasants and other wildlife, or relax in the indoor heated swimming-pool. The original manor house was mentioned in the Doomesday Book of 1087 and many cottages are named after their former owners. The accommodation ranges from the Old Hall sleeping up to 10 in period splendour, with its own imposing front lawns and side garden, through to the cosy Blac's Cottage for 2 persons, nestling in the courtyard with a patio overlooking the orchard. The Farmhouse is an attractive barn conversion offering spacious accommodation up to 12, including a double bedroom on the ground floor and a private sauna, with the remaining cottages converted from the original stables. All guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming-pool plus a shared games room with pool table, darts and table tennis. Within the grounds is a grassed playing field, orchards, a lake and small woodland walks to enjoy. Killerby Old Hall is situated between the coastal resorts of Scarborough and Filey on part of Britain's Heritage Coast. Central, with the North Yorkshire Moors of `Heartbeat Country' to the North and the Yorkshire Wolds to the West, which are both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Killerby is within easy range of many popular locations. These include Whitby, quaint Robin Hoods Bay, a former smugglers haunt, Castle Howard, the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, the starting point for the North York Moors railway, plus the famous twin bays and castle of Scarborough. For the more adventurous Flamingo Land, the popular theme park can be visited or the Langdale forest experience, 4x4 and off road driving, is within a 30-minute drive. The local village of Cayton is just a 500 yard stroll away with its two pubs, post office and shops, whilst full amenities in Scarborough are only 4½ miles, making Killerby a perfect location to enjoy the rural life without being to remote.

A 16th-century Grade II listed manor house retaining many original features including beamed ceilings and Georgian windows with original character shutters and window seats overlooking the gardens. Enter through the large oak door into the large entrance hall with wide staircase and original spindled banisters, setting the scene for prestigious accommodation. Light and airy living room with electric `coal-effect' fire. Traditionally furnished beamed dining-room with `living-flame' gas fire. Each with window seats and shutters. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with large double range and granite worktops. Well-stocked library with open fire in inglenook and many antique books. Wide staircase from entrance hall to first floor: Beamed double bedroom with four-poster bed and vanity unit. Further double bedroom with 5ft bed, original panelled walls and en-suite shower room. Modern double bedroom to front. Two cosy twin-bedded rooms. Bathroom/W.C. Separate W.C. All double bedrooms with TV and seating area.

*Full oil CH incl *Open fire - fuel incl *Four TVs, one widescreen Satellite TV *Playstation2 *Auto wm *T/dryer *D/washer *Fridge/freezer *Z-bed (for +1) *Additional t/cot and h/chair *Secluded walled garden to side with furniture *Friday to Friday

*Elec incl *Parking *Shops in village (¼ mile) *TV *Video *DVD *Radio/CD*M/wave *T/cot (incl linen) and h/chair *Shared laundry room (coin-operated) *Shared grounds of 9acres, with grassed areas suitable for ball games and recreation and fenced wildlife area with pond (toddlers beware!) and picnic benches *Barbecue *Shared indoor heated swimming-pool open all year round *Shared games room with pool table, table tennis, darts and board games *Tourist information avail *Welcome pack *Secure cycle storage *Duvets with linen and towels

All properties and facilities at Killerby are open all year round and any special requests can be arranged if at all possible.