South Villa

Thirsk 5.8 miles. The beautifully decorated, detached house of South Villa resides in Borrowby near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This attractive abode not only offers spacious accommodation but lets a family of eight enjoy their break in style, thanks to the well-presented interiors that enjoy a mixture of rustic and sleek décor. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by an off-road parking space, where you can leave your car before venturing inside this fabulous home-from-home. Make your way to the kitchen/diner and be dazzled by a bright and pleasant space featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a fantastic array of farmhouse-style units where a variety of appliances can be found and used to make delicious meals with. When dinner is ready, savour it as a quick bite to eat at the bistro table under the skylights or settle down in the dining area to enjoy a sit-down meal with all the family; why not switch on the wall-mounted TV for some extra entertainment? After dinner, settle down in one of two charming sitting areas, a snug and sitting room, both enjoying original fireplaces that house woodburning stoves, along with plush seating for you to unwind on. Additionally, there is a study nearby where you can relax in a little more privacy, with a book, perhaps? When the day winds to a close, pick one of the four tastefully decorated bedrooms inhabiting the abode, including three on the first floor, two lovely king-sizes and a single, that enjoy access to a fabulous bathroom that boasts a bath and a separate walk-in shower. Continue upstairs again to the second floor to find a marvellous family room with a double and day bed, along with an en-suite shower room. Finishing off the interior is the cloakroom, for additional convenience. The property enjoys a large wrap-around garden, with a spacious lawn along with seating areas for those afternoons where you want to enjoy alfresco dining in the sun. The property is a very short walk away from Borrowby's pub, where you can stop for a bite to eat, whilst to the south of the village you can find the Hillside Rural Activities Park, a great place to keep the kids entertained! A short drive will bring you to Thirsk, where your amenities await in one, convenient setting, as well as the highly popular museum of The World of James Herriot, a perfect outing for any history buffs, along with the local racecourse that holds regular events and a nearby golf club that is bound to entice any putting fans! Head to Osmitherley, a quaint village that acts as one of the gateways to the North York Moors National Park, where keen anglers can fish at the Cod Beck Reservoir, walkers can embark on a hike across the moorland from Square Corner, before finishing off the day with a visit to the delightful Mount Grace Priority with its beautiful gardens. Why not visit Ripon, where you can tour the impressive Cathedral, visit the fascinating attraction of the Prison & Police Museum and the Workhouse Museum, before strolling through the stunning Ripon Spa Gardens. Further afield lies the city of York, home to a plethora of gorgeous architecture and historic delights, along with the rest of the vast North York Moors National Park with its moorland, coastline and woodland waiting to be explored. For a staycation to remember, choose South Villa.