
The Old Back Kitchen is a romantic off-grid cottage dating from 1707 located at Bonfield Ghyll Farm in the North York Moors near Helmsley. This working sheep and beef farm sits high on the moors with no mains electricity or close neighbours.
The area offers complete peace and privacy. You can walk straight from the door through woodland past streams onto miles of open moorland. The National Trust's Bransdale Estate surrounds this remote location.
This one-bedroom cottage sleeps two guests in a galleried double bed. The ground floor features a living room with woodburner, kitchen with gas oven and hob, plus shower room. Solar panels and hydro-electricity power the eco-friendly systems.
The Old Back Kitchen is a romantic off-grid cottage dating from 1707 located at Bonfield Ghyll Farm in the North York Moors near Helmsley. This working sheep and beef farm sits high on the moors with no mains electricity or close neighbours.
The area offers complete peace and privacy. You can walk straight from the door through woodland past streams onto miles of open moorland. The National Trust's Bransdale Estate surrounds this remote location.
This one-bedroom cottage sleeps two guests in a galleried double bed. The ground floor features a living room with woodburner, kitchen with gas oven and hob, plus shower room. Solar panels and hydro-electricity power the eco-friendly systems. The original features include low beams and doors throughout.
Helmsley town centre (7 miles, 15 minutes) offers shops, pubs and restaurants. York lies further afield for day trips. The cottage provides direct access to North York Moors walking routes and cycling paths.
Perfect for couples seeking a peaceful retreat. The homemade wood-fired hot tub offers stunning valley views while pets are welcome on leads. The Old Back Kitchen combines historical character with modern eco-living.
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Homemade hot tub with stunning valley views creates the perfect romantic evening under the stars.
Solar panels and hydro-electricity provide eco-friendly power in this peaceful remote moorland location.
Original 1707 cottage features with low beams and doors plus unique water trough shower.
Walk straight from the door onto miles of open access North York Moors countryside.
Dogs welcome on leads with opportunities to help feed lambs on this working farm.
No mains electricity or close neighbours ensures total peace and tranquility for couples.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach The Old Back Kitchen by car, follow the A170 towards Helmsley then take the minor roads towards Bransdale. The cottage is accessed via a rough farm track suitable for most vehicles with private parking for one car.
The nearest railway station is Malton, approximately 20 miles away. From there, you'll need to arrange taxi transport or car hire to reach this remote moorland location.
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Located 7 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: YO62 5BJ
Located 7 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: YO62 5BJ
Located 7 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: YO62 5BL
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