The Old Dairy
Journey along a private lane from the pretty village of Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe, near Thirsk, and make friends with the lambs and llamas in the fields as you approach The Old Dairy, set in the grounds of the owners home at Cleaves Hall. The cottage has been a real labour of love for owners Will and Natasha, with careful attention being paid to all of the important details, luxuriously appointed throughout, it is a homely cottage that exudes country charm.
From winter warming retreats, with a roaring log fire and evenings spent curled up on the sofa, to summer days accompanied by the heady fragrance of cottage flowers and beautiful eucalyptus. The Old Dairy is perfect for sharing with family and friends, or if you’re looking for a more intimate escape and an opportunity to reflect, then The Old Dairy is equally an idyllic haven for those craving a little me time.
Gormire Lake is a just a mile from the cottage, visitors report that the lake and Garbutt Wood, which encroaches right up to the shore, have an ‘otherworldly’ and ‘fairytale’ quality, in recent times it was named as one of the best wild swimming spots in Britain!
This is a beautiful cottage, surrounded by large gardens with stunning views across glorious Yorkshire countryside, it is an idyllic setting, it will be hard to steal yourself away.
Living Space
Natasha has cleverly added colourful furnishings to compliment vibrant artwork, the result is an interesting and welcoming space to enjoy. The fireplace is a striking feature with a double sided log burner to keep you cosy on chilly evenings, on warmer days open up the french doors to the pretty garden and let the sunshine and the fragrance of flowers flow through.
Kitchen & Dining
Everything you need for rustling up supper or a hearty breakfast has been thought of in this pretty yet practical kitchen and as it’s open plan to the dining area the cook can join in the pre-supper chit chat too! French doors open onto the cottage garden at the front, the perfect spot for a morning coffee while planning the days adventures
Master Bedroom
Beautifully appointed, this is a tranquil room with pretty soft furnishings and a little sofa to curl up on for some quiet time with a favourite book.
Double Bedroom
This is a lovely, cosy room, with views out to the pretty cottage garden, the bed is super comfy with soft linens, the perfect recipe for a restful night’s sleep after a day out exploring.
House Bathroom
This is a lovely, cosy room, with views out to the pretty cottage garden, the bed is super comfy with soft linens, the perfect recipe for a restful night’s sleep after a day out exploring.
Terrace & Garden
The gardens are a real feature at The Old Dairy, to the front of the cottage is a private cottage garden filled with pretty plants, there’s an arbour with a bench too, just the spot for a morning coffee. From the kitchen step out to the rear garden and terrace and you are greeted with the most stunning views across the fields towards Gormire Lake, standing majestically at the edge of the terrace is a magnificent eucalyptus tree surrounded by well stocked borders, this is an unusually large garden for a cottage which is tended with great care by Paul the gardener.
There is a separate outdoor kennel for dogs, the ideal place of washing down and drying off furry friends after a ramble across the hills.