The Groom’s Cottage

• Countryside
• Cycling Friendly
• Dishwasher
• Internet
• Isolated
• Near Golf Course
• Near Walks
• Open Fire / Log Burner
• Patio
• Short Breaks Allowed

About the area

From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Twenty miles from York, Market Weighton is a lovely market town in the Yorkshire Wolds. Farmers' markets are held every week in Market Weighton, which has a number of Georgian and Victorian buildings, including an 18th-century coaching inn. Traditional village green with a duck pond may be seen in the town centre. You can find everything from a deli to an art gallery in this small town. There is a long-distance route that crosses through the town of Yorkshire Wolds, which is surrounded by chalk hills.

Market Weighton 3.2 miles. Perched on the outskirts of Goodmanham Wold near Market Weighton in York, is this charming, two-bedroom cottage, The Groom’s Cottage. Enjoying a rural location set on a working farm and a contemporary interior with everything you could need for a memorable self-catered stay, The Groom’s Cottage is an idyllic dwelling for couples or a family of four who are looking for their next adventure to York. Park-up before unloading your bags and being greeted by a delightful front garden with seating, ideal for enjoying your morning coffee as you savour the country views. Be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen, where you can look forward to whipping up flavourful culinary delights, with the help of the oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, along with a handy dishwasher ensuring time isn’t wasted doing chores! Settle down to tuck-in to a delicious meal at the dining table for four, or if the weather is nice, why not dine alfresco out on the private rear courtyard? After a hearty meal, retire to the sitting room where you can fire-up the woodburning stove, curl up on the sofa and select your favourite show from the TV. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom which houses a washer/dryer, perfect for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh! When sleep calls, climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find two well-appointed bedrooms, a super king-size with zip/link and a king-size double, each of which has their own en-suite shower room and plenty of storage for your belongings. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find the welcoming Goodmanham Arms just a short drive away, offering tasty meals and local ales, as well as The Fiddle Drill, a lovely café where you can treat your guests to a home-cooked breakfast or light bite lunch, ideal for those days when you don’t fancy cooking. Continue into Market Weighton, which has an excellent selection of eateries, along with a well-stocked convenience store for picking up any last-minute essentials and a 18th-century coaching inn. For a taste of local life, the town holds a weekly farmers market where you can pick-up fresh ingredients to cook-up your favourite holiday dishes in the comfort of The Groom’s Cottage. The walkers in your party will delight at the easy access to the scenic Yorkshire Wolds Way, a national trail which passes through the town and spans for 79-miles, ending at Filey Brigg in North Yorkshire. For a memorable day out, head to the historic city of York, where you can explore the historic sights of the Gothic York Minster and the 11th-century St Mary’s Abbey, delve into the past at the National Railway Museum and The Royal Dragoon Guards Museum, embark on a delicious trail of York’s Chocolate History or enjoy thrills at The York Dungeon. For further things to do in York, there is the York Mansion House, the National Trust site of the Treasurer’s House, the Yorkshire Museum and the York City Walls, you will be spoilt for choice! Whisk your loved ones to The Groom’s Cottage for a memorable escape to York. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 958391, together sleeping up to six guests.