Forge Cottage is a period detached cottage in the market town of Helmsley.  The cottage has a 4* GOLD rating from Visit England.  Helmsley market square, Helmsley Castle, Helmsley Walled Garden and Duncombe Park estate are all within a 10 minute walk or 2 minutes by car.  The property has been modernised to a high standard, has gas central heating, super-fast broadband WiFi, and large smart TV.  The accommodation comprises a kitchen with separate living room/dining room and conservatory. There are three bedrooms one has a king sized bed, one a queen sized bed and the other has twin beds.  There are two modern bathrooms and a modern fitted kitchen. Private driveway with parking for three cars.  Helmsley is the ideal place to use as a base for exploring the North York Moors National Park, including the North York Moors steam railway from Pickering to Grosmont, the Howardian Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey, and Castle Howard. York is about a 45 minute drive. The East Coast is less than an hours drive with Whitby and Scarborough within easy reach.