Brook Cottage, Stearsby

Brook Cottage is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Crayke, North Yorkshire. This single-storey retreat sits in the rolling countryside of the Vale of York. Original features include exposed timber beams and thick stone walls that tell the story of its agricultural past. The barn offers an open-plan living space with a wood-burning stove and traditional barn doors that open onto private gardens.

The setting is pure rural Yorkshire. Fields stretch out in every direction. You'll spot grazing livestock and hear nothing but birdsong.

Brook Cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed whilst the second offers twin singles. There's one bathroom with a shower. The open-plan kitchen and living area features oak units and comfortable seating around the wood burner.

Castle Howard lies 8 miles away (15 minutes' drive). York city centre is 12 miles south (20 minutes). The North York Moors National Park starts 15 miles east (25 minutes). Sutton Bank viewpoint sits 10 miles north (18 minutes).

Brook Cottage suits couples or small families wanting a peaceful countryside escape in a genuine Yorkshire barn conversion.