These two cottages are off the market square, overlooking the village stream and Helmsley’s 12th century castle. Both are stone built with beamed ceilings and open fires. At the back they share a sunny courtyard with rambling roses, where you can breakfast and contemplate the view of the castle rising above your walled garden. The rooms have been individually designed with flair and attention to detail.

Fight it out as to who has the four-poster, the Queen-sized bed or the twins with coronet drapes, and choose between a view of the stream or the castle. Two bathrooms, farmhouse style kitchen, sitting room with original ceiling, comfortable chairs around a magnificent stone fireplace.

This pretty little cottage is off the road and opens onto the courtyard, ideal for a family with young children. The upstairs sitting room has a beamed ceiling with wonderful views of the castle. One stylish double bedroom and a cool bunk bed room.

Overlooking the church with a stunning double bedroom, a rustic twin and a delightful cottage bedroom, two bathrooms and a small walled terrace.