For us, a perfect cottage in a perfect location, right at the side of the river and Goathland Station with large windows for watching the garden birds, and French doors from which to wave at the passing steam trains (very Railway Children!)
The cottage is a home from home with the best equipped kitchen I've come across in a holiday cottage. The owners have thought of everything, from mountains of wood for the burner to plastic buckets to put over the outside lights so we could appreciate the Dark Skies. It's obvious from the very first correspondence that ensuring their customers enjoy their stay is of paramount importance. Goathland is a beautiful location, with easy access to walks around the NY Moors and the stunning coastal towns of Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and more.
Just make sure your handbrake is working well, as the cottage drive is quiet steep! But then it is in one of the hilliest parts of the UK!
We loved this cottage and will definitely return asap (if only we could retire there!).