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Orchard Villa
Crockey Hill
York
North Yorkshire
Peaceful Countryside Setting Minutes from Medieval York Surrounded by rolling fields and natural wildlife, this spacious red-brick country holiday villa offers a tranquil rural escape away from the city hustle while keeping the medieval walled city of York within easy reach. Enjoy day trips into central York to explore the ancient cobblestones of The Shambles, the iconic York Minster, the National Railway Museum, and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Nearby attractions include Castle Howard, Fountains Abbey, Pool Bridge Farm (just 0.5 miles away for wild swimming, pop-up saunas, and a cozy dog-friendly cafe), and quick driving access to both the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Coast.
Renovated Heritage Character with Open-Plan Living Lovingly restored to blend historic red-brick charm with contemporary comforts, this two-storey villa provides flexible and spacious living spaces for families and groups:
Welcoming Entryway & Fireside Lounge: Step into a practical hallway complete with outerwear storage leading to a cozy primary lounge featuring a feature fireplace, Smart TV with Netflix, and comfortable sofa seating.
Open-Plan Kitchen, Dining & Living Area: A large social hub featuring plush sofas, a second Smart TV, a central dining table, and a fully equipped chef’s kitchen outfitted with an electric Range oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, and washer/dryer.
Ground-Floor Cloakroom: Serves the main living areas with a WC and washbasin.
Three Upper-Floor Bedrooms: Includes two master super-king zip-and-link bedrooms (convertible to twin beds on request)—one featuring a private en-suite shower room—alongside a third double bedroom offering views over fields where local deer frequently graze.
Family Bathroom: Located on the upper level, featuring a bath with shower-over-bath enclosure, washbasin, and WC.
Wrap-Around Garden, Al Fresco BBQ & Sustainable Booking Outside, a spacious lawn wraps around the property, fully enclosed by hedging and fencing to provide a safe space for children and pets. Positioned to catch the sun all day long, the garden features outdoor dining furniture and a BBQ area. Guests also benefit from private off-road parking for at least 3 vehicles and a unique eco-commitment: 1 metre of native hedging is planted for every booking made.
Key Highlights
Property Style: Renovated two-storey red-brick country villa (Sleeps 6 across 3 flexible bedrooms)
Target Search Focus: York countryside holiday villa / rural York family retreat
Location Highlights: Rural setting near central York; 0.5 miles to Pool Bridge Farm wild swimming & sauna
Eco & Pet Friendly: Fully enclosed dog-friendly garden; native hedge planted for every stay
Kitchen & Living: Electric Range oven, Nespresso machine, two Smart TVs with Netflix, and Range cooking
Parking: Private off-road driveway parking for 3+ cars
Sleeps 6, Pets Welcome
