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Hobbits is a delightful detached barn conversion, one of two, in the owner's grounds in the small hamlet of Searsby near Easingwold. The cottage sleeps two people in one super king-size double bedroom which can be a twin room on request. There is also a ground floor bathroom and an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove. Outside there is off road parking for two cars, lockable bike storage, a terrace with furniture and a barbecue and a lawned garden area which leads from the terrace which is available to guests. Hobbits is a fantastic cottage which makes an ideal base for exploring this area. Please be advised: Electric cars are not able to be charged at this property, there are charging points located in Malton and York. Note: Babes-in-arms note: This property only accepts Friday check ins during peak season (start of April to end of September)

The small, peaceful village of Brandsby lies in the Vale of York, surrounded by the beautiful, rolling countryside of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close by is Crayke with an award winning gastro pub, whilst nearby Stillington provides a local shop, a Post Office, and three dining pubs, and the market town of Easingwold offers all the usual amenities, including a traditional Friday market. Brandsby is handily placed for touring, with the famous City of York only 12 miles away, whilst the North York Moors and East Coast, seaside towns of Scarborough, Bridlington and Whitby are all within an hour's drive.