6 miles NW of Northallerton. Manor Cottage is a superb period cottage set in a quiet rural farming area in the tiny hamlet of Birkby just north of the bustling market town of Northallerton. Dating back to the late 19th century, Manor Cottage has been extended and renovated into a stylish and contemporary holiday home for friends and families, whilst still managing to retain some of its original features such as the brick inglenook fireplace; six guests are welcomed, along with two well-behaved dogs. You can enjoy a relaxing evening together in the sitting room with the woodburning stove and take advantage of the Smart TV and DVD player, recommended to bring all your favourite film classics to watch. Walk through the open-plan living space, where you can curl up and relax, prepare delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen, or gather at the large dining table; this makes a wonderful social space for families to dine together with a pleasant outlook down over the large sloping garden, both child and dog-friendly. There are three bedrooms, a king-size, twin, and family bedroom; each comes with its own traditional furnishings for storing personal items and are serviced by a family bathroom and a shower room. Externally, Manor Cottage has a peaceful, secluded country cottage garden with a spacious gravelled terrace with furniture, where you may enjoy the sunshine looking across adjacent open farmland where sheep peacefully graze. An extensive grass-maintained area slopes down to mature trees at the bottom of this long garden. Looking down from the terrace in front of the cottage, beyond these trees and a further couple of fields away, you may glimpse the LNER railway line. While in the area, enjoy Northallerton with its restaurants and coffee shops to sample traditional Yorkshire delicacies, and gather provisions from the various supermarkets for an evening meal. Within comfortable driving distance, are the splendid, historic cathedral cities of Durham and York, hosting several popular tourist attractions to provide a unique day out. Close to the scenic Yorkshire Dales and beautiful North York Moors, you are well-placed for exploring picturesque villages, wildflower meadows, open moorland with an abundance of walking and cycling routes. Further afield, the beauty of the Lake District and Yorkshire coastline can easily be discovered. Manor Cottage is the place to be for those who enjoy the secluded countryside.