Last week we took in some fresh air with a tour of village and country homes to let.

We enjoyed it so much we thought we would do it again.

So here is another selection of some of the great rural rentals on offer, starting with a really special property. Linley and Simpson were keen to sing the praises of Manor Farm, in Towthorpe Road, Towthorpe. And why not? It’s a delightful five-bedroomed farmhouse which has been recently refurbished and extended and sits in some five acres of garden and paddock land. With more than 4,000sq ft of unfurnished accommodation over three floors, it’s got plenty of interior space, too.

There is a smart reception hall, cloakroom, double length sitting room, dining room, a very spacious kitchen breakfast room, utility, further cloakroom, study and boiler room. The master bedroom and guest bedrooms both with have en-suite shower rooms and there are three further double bedrooms and two further bathrooms.

Externally, there is a twin garage with stable/tool shed, gardens and paddock land – with a naturally filled moat and unspoilt countryside views. A top of the range house, the rental is £2,250pcm.

Not far behind in the luxury stakes is another offering from Linley and Simpson in the shape of The Dovecote, in Naburn Lane at Fulford. This is another gem of a property which offers “a fantastic opportunity to live within the grounds of a beautiful country estate”. There is certainly a huge amount of character on offer in this restored and refurbished home. The accommodation comprises of an entrance hall with WC and cloaks cupboard, a fantastic fully fitted, air-conditioned living area open to a dining kitchen – all with a glazed roof creating a light modern area. It also has a utility room with appliances. The original dovecote has exposed brickwork with a steel staircase leading to three double bedrooms with two modern shower rooms and a third bedroom with WC. Outside, the property has its own walled gardens and private parking. Bags of character, bags of charm.

Yours, furnished, for £1,995pcm.

Next up is a sparkly pair from Letters of Distinction.

Laburnum Cottage, Cowthorpe, is a traditional three-bed end terrace with separate garage and off-street parking. Viewing is strongly recommended, say the agents, to appreciate the charm and features on offer. In brief, the accommodation comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two further bedrooms. There is a pretty country style fitted kitchen with dining room off a living room with working fire and a ground-floor shower room. The rental is £700pcm.

The same agents offer up Manor Farm at Fridaythorpe, which is an attractive and spacious property which has four double bedrooms (two with their own en-suite facilities), a single bedroom/study and a modern family bathroom. Plenty of space on the ground-floor with three reception rooms, cloakroom WC and a fully fitted kitchen with built in fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A detached double garage and low maintenance garden completes the package which is offered at £895pcm.

Stephensons, meanwhile, offer a superb character barn conversion in a rural spot off Moor Lane in Haxby (mega convenient for York city centre and ring road). Rented unfurnished, it offers a spacious lounge/dining area with beamed ceiling, a fitted kitchen with a range of appliances. There are two double bedrooms and a house bathroom. A shared patio area and parking are included in the rental of £650pcm (to include council tax and water rates).

The same agents can also offer a recently modernized terrace cottage on the edge of the village of Rufforth (very convenient for York). With recent new carpets and decorations, this home has an entrance lobby, lounge, refitted kitchen with integrated appliances, two bedrooms and bathroom, gardens and parking space for £575pcm.

And, finally, a three bedroomed unfurnished detached family house in Alvin Walk, Elvington, on offer with Letters Ltd. Highlights here include a lounge diner with patio doors leading to an enclosed rear garden; a modern kitchen with gas hob, electric double oven, washing machine and dishwasher.

There’s a modern fitted bathroom with shower over bath. Outside, there’s a rear garden, single garage and driveway. The rental is £750 pcm.