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The living areas in this property consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oil-fired AGA and hob, induction hob, microwave/multi oven, and fridge/freezer, and a living/dining room with Smart TV and multi fuel-burning stove. Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with basin, 1 x super-king-size with TV (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower in both, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. There's also an external annexe with an open-plan living space with TV and electric fire, and a mezzanine double room with en-suite. Outside there is an enclosed rear terrace with furniture and off-road parking for at least two cars. This is a pet-free and smoke-free property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Travel cot and highchair are available on request You'll find a shop and a pub in 0.1 miles. The Old Post Office is a characterful base ideal for exploring North Yorkshire. Note: A welcome pack with basics will be provided. Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays. Note: This property cannot accept check ins before 4pm unless agreed by prior arrangement Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays Please Note: Oil fired Rayburn is being altered to an electric Rayburn. This may take until mid May 2024 to be completed. Alternative forms of cooking are provided as microwave, 2 induction hobs and an air fryer. Central heating will be by use of immersion heater until Mid May 2024. This property accepts holiday bookings only, no workers or contractors

The unspoiled village of Ampleforth, which is home to a few old homes, two pubs, a tearoom, and the neighbourhood store, is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. There are several excellent restaurants nearby, and the market town of Helmsley, which has two Italian restaurants, a curry house, two hotels, and two pubs, is only a short drive away. While the National Park to the north offers distinctive, beautiful moorland scenery and a range of walks and cycle paths, the calm rural roads are perfect for cyclists looking to explore the area's hidden communities. Ampleforth is in the ideal location for a varied yet restful vacation thanks to adjacent Pickering and its steam trains to the north, Castle Howard less than 15 miles away, and Scarborough and the East Coast about 35 miles away.