The Pheasant at The Old Bank

Set on the first floor overlooking the market square, the living area is exquisitely furnished. Taking centre stage is a magnificent silver chandelier that came out of The throne room in Bishop Auckland Castle. Original artwork of the North York Moors by Laura Rich makes a dramatic statement, while tactile textiles and beautiful fabrics, including Mulberry, Linwood and Manuel Canovas to create a sumptuous space for relaxing.

The OLED TV is perfectly placed to watch your favourite movies from the comfy sofa or to catch up on the morning news whilst enjoying breakfast at the kitchen island. And a contemporary gas fired wood stove makes for a cosy corner feature.

A specially commissioned spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine, which offers a second sitting area with a sofa, chairs and a second OLED TV with bluetooth headphones. It also provides the option of a third bedroom, as the sofa converts into a most comfortable double bed.

Open to the living area, this boasts a sociable layout cleverly designed, incorporating a bar-style dining table, as well as integrated Miele appliances, the kitchen is styled with on-trend deep navy units, offset by copper handles and a mirrored splashback. Everything is so close at hand, it’s a pleasure to cook up a hearty breakfast or a tasty supper in this dream kitchen, without feeling cut off from the rest of the group.

The Pheasant Suite is a wonderfully light, beautifully furnished bedroom with open views across the square. The softest of linens adorn the handmade bed, produced by artisan makers, Harrison Spinks, using Yorkshire wool, cashmere, Herdwick wool, silk, mohair, homegrown flax, hemp and 100% recyclable contour Cortec springs.  Colourful fabrics add pops of colour in the soft furnishings and the little window seat is the perfect spot for peeking out across the market square.

The opulent en-suite has a bath with a shower over, a WC and a basin, and there’s the added treat of a built-in TV at the foot of the tub!

Stunning fabrics add pops of colour to this supremely restful bedroom suite. Super-soft linens clothe the artisan handmade bed by Harrison Spinks. These very special beds are produced using Yorkshire wool, cashmere, Herdwick wool, silk, mohair, homegrown flax and hemp and 100% recyclable contour Cortec springs. Local carpenters George Gold & Co made the oak hanging racks complementing the exceptional cabinetry throughout. Double doors lead to a spacious en-suite featuring a large walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead, as well as a second handheld showerhead.

A specially commissioned spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine, which offers a second sitting area with a sofa, chairs and a second OLED TV with bluetooth headphones. It also provides the option of a third bedroom, as the sofa converts into a most comfortable double bed.

On the ground floor is a handy utility room with a Miele washer, separate dryer and additional storage – this space can also be used by the Partridge apartment.

Located just off the entrance lobby are two Brattonsound Gun Cabinets, one for each apartment. These hold up to 7 guns and incorporate internal safes for cartridges and personal items.

In the main entrance hall, there’s a Wintersteiger Tantum universal heated dryer with sterex. This can be used for drying, disinfecting & deodorising coats, hats and footwear – oh the joy of putting on warm coats and boots when adverse weather arrives as it sometimes does in Yorkshire!

Complete with the highest quality Bridgman garden furniture, the terrace is a delightful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening sundowner. It’s screened with natural hedging for privacy, but you can still catch a peek in the gaps to indulge in a little people watching!

A highlight of The Pheasant is the divine outdoor hydro pool hot tub. With seating for eight, it has numerous hydrotherapy settings to soothe the muscles after a long cycle or hike – or to simply unwind.

The terrace area is spacious, with two seating areas and is shared with The Partridge, the hot tub is exclusively for guests staying at The Pheasant.

*Please note from January 2024 the terrace will be for the exclusive use of guests staying at the Pheasant and will no longer be shared with guests staying at the Partridge.

The apartment living and bedroom spaces are equipped with Intelligent lightGet the perfect lighting for any time of day with the Dyson Lightcycle Morph Floor Light. This intelligent lamp tracks the colour and brightness of the daylight in your room and adjusts itself to match. It gives out less blue light in the evenings, so you can light your room without disturbing your sleep.

Guests can be assured of the cleanest, freshest and healthiest Yorkshire air, each bedroom has an in-room Dyson Hot + Cool formaldehyde purifying fan providing clean, fresh and healthy air. The perfect recipe for a restful night’s sleep after a day spent exploring North Yorkshire.

• Ampleforth Abbey 4 miles
• Sutton Bank visitor centre and cycle hire 7 miles
• City of York 24 miles
• Castle Howard 13 miles
• North Yorkshire Coast 30 miles
• Yorkshire Dales National Park 45 miles

Restaurants, Pubs & Cafes – Helmsley

• The Market Grill
• Mannions
• La Trattoria
• The Black Swan
• The Feathers
• Feversham Arms

Restaurants nearby

• The Star Inn – Harome, Michelin Star
• The Black Swan at Oldstead, Michelin Star
• The Pheasant, Harome
• The Owl at Hawnby
• Grapes at Slingsby
• Crown & Cushion, Wellburn
• Hearts of Ampleforth

Shops in Helmsley

• Small Coop
• Range of independent shops including, deli’s, bakeries
• Brown’s department store

Supermarket delivery

• Sainsbury’s deliver

WiFi

OLED T.V.

Underfloor heating & original cast radiators

Garden Furniture

Miele coffee machine

Miele kitchen appliances

Washer/dryer

Dishwasher

Parking

Pubs and restaurants within 1 minute walk

Michelin Star restaurants – The Star at Harome & Black Swan at Oldstead

Centre of the town location

Dyson hairdryer

Dyson Hot + Cool formaldehyde purifying fans

Intelligent lightGet

Dyson Lightcycle

Brattonsound Gun Cabinet holding up to 7 guns with an internal safe for cartridges and personal items

FabLittleBags are supplied to all bathrooms, FabLittleBag exists to protect rivers, oceans and beaches from the pollution caused by flushed period products.

Please do not move any furniture.

No external suppliers e.g. caterers, without prior agreement with Beautiful Escapes.

No weddings, parties or events without prior agreement with Beautiful Escapes.

Artwork:

Entrance Hall

“Out in Front” by Anthony Dobson & Moorland scene by Judith Levin

The Pheasant 

“Cock O The North” by Anthony Dobson

Moors painting by Laura Rich

Bathrooms

“High Hat & “Linear” by Andrew Morris

• Maximum of 1 dog no bigger than an average Labrador.
• Dogs are not allowed upstairs.
• Dogs are not allowed on the furniture.
• Muddy/wet dogs must be cleaned off before entering the cottage.
• Dog bowls provided.
• Dogs must not be left alone in the property unless they are crated
• Dog toileting must take place away from the cottage and any mess cleaned up.
• There may be a charge if additional cleaning is required
• Please note there may be a dog staying in the neighbouring Partridge property.