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The attractive village of Great Ayton lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park at the foot of the Cleveland Hills. Great Ayton is famous for being the boyhood home of Captain Cook. Great Ayton has two village greens with a river running alongside making it a popular picnic spot. To the north of the village the view is dominated by Roseberry Topping a 330-metre hill. The village offers a good range of shops and inns which together with restaurants and cafes. There is also the old school now converted into the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum. The coast is just over 12 miles away to Saltburn-By-The-Sea a Victorian seaside resort including its pier the colourful Italian Gardens and walks through Riftswood. Saltburn has the oldest water balanced cliff tramway in Britain and it is still in operation today. On arrival you will be quickly stunned by the view on the doorstep of Roseberry Topping and the proximity to which the cottage rests. Step inside the vestibule and then head through to the dining room which has a large dining table that can comfortably seat six. The lounge room leads from the dining room and has large windows providing lots of the morning sun through. At its heart is a wood burner perfect for the chillier months. Sit back on the comfy sofas and put your feet up and watch a film on the Smart TV. Next door is a spacious modern kitchen yet retains character with the imposing stone wall. The kitchen has been equipped with everything you could need to rustle up delicious meals including an electric hob oven dishwasher and microwave whilst the dining area provides the space to enjoy your meals over a well-deserved glass of wine. There is a washing machine - essential for those holiday practicalities. Choose from a ground floor double bedroom with an en-suite wet room and WC a king-size and a twin room all offering a range of contemporary furniture to store your personal items. Delight in the family bathroom with its corner bath and walk-in shower so you can enjoy a warm soak in the tub at the end of a tiring day or a quick shower to prepare for your day ahead. The cottage is surrounded by beautiful views of the hills and farmland take a seat on the bench and watch the ducks and geese. The cottage garden has a lawned area which is great for children and dogs plus a large flagged patio area. Light up a BBQ and dine alfresco on the outdoor furniture whilst admiring the views. There is ample off-street parking provided. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 double (downstairs), 1 king size and 1 twin room. 2 bathrooms ground floor en suite wet room with WC, bathroom with corner bath, shower and WC. Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. Welcome pack included. Smart TV in lounge. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Garden with a patio with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Bicycle and dog wash. Off street parking provided. Train within walking distance. Pub and shop 1.5 miles away. Private water supply.
Roseberry Pond Cottage is a real stay in Great Ayton, and it is here so you know it exists. But we have not been able to find a dog policy for it that we would stand behind, so we are not going to guess at one. No verdict, no stamp, no date.
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A short, steady climb from the free Gribdale Gate car park up through larch woods to the 60-foot obelisk of 1827 on Easby Moor, raised to the explorer who grew up in Great Ayton below. Views sweep to Roseberry Topping and across the Cleveland plain, and a longer circuit links both summits via the Cleveland Way. Popular with dog walkers, but livestock graze along the trail, so leads on at times.
A 7.9-mile circuit with 300 metres of ascent and about three and three quarter hours, taking in Roseberry Common, the woods above Hutton Village and the long moor-top return to the obelisk on Easby Moor; the moor sections are firm sandy track but the climb from Hutton Village is steep and stepped. It starts at the Dikes Lane car park below Roseberry Topping, which is small and free and full by nine on a clear Saturday, with the alternative being Gribdale Gate a mile and a half round the other side. Newton Wood and the Guisborough plantations are grand for a dog off the lead and there are streams to drink from, but Roseberry Common and Great Ayton Moor carry sheep all year and the whole moor holds ground-nesting birds between 1 March and 31 July.
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