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Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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York, North Yorkshire
  • Duncombe Park
    3 min drive
  • North York Moors National Park
    3 min drive
  • Cleveland Way
    3 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    58 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)

Located within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, guests have described us as a 'hidden gem'. The cottage is a converted 18th century stone farm building, retaining original timbered ceilings and stone walls. Set in open countryside with stunning views, the cottage blends new modern comforts with historic features. The cottage has a large welcoming lounge with log burner and window seat, a new well equipped kitchen with dining area. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (sleeping five), and a bathroom. Kirkdale Cottage is popular with families and couples wanting to relax in a rural cottage setting, and is particularly of interest to dog owners who welcome the enclosed dog exercise paddock and country walks from the doorstep. Up to 3 dogs welcome to stay (downstairs only); we have an outside dog shower and provide towels. The cottage has use of a table and seating area outside in the garden, and guests are welcome to use the picnic benches on the large lawn. We are in a tranquil location in a rural agricultural community, but with the benefit of easy access to a range of tourist destinations and sporting activities. The cottage is easily accessible to the Yorkshire Moors, Dales, Coast and York. With countryside walks on the doorstep, the cottage is less than 2 miles from the small picturesque market town of Helmsley - with its castle, walled gardens, spa hotel facilities, heated outdoor swimming pool in summer (closed 2020), numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Featuring exposed stone walls, wooden beams and other original features, the cottage offers a historic and relaxing setting for your holiday. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer, iron, hob & oven. The cottage is centrally heated; the bathroom has a shower cubicle (no bath); we offer free parking for guests. Downstairs the cottage has a living room with exposed Yorkshire stone walls and original features from its earlier use as a farm building. The living room has a log burner, TV, two sofas (seating six), window seat, side and coffee tables. The living room opens into the dining area (a table and six chairs) and kitchen. The three bedrooms comprise: bedroom 1 has a king size bed (which can also be arranged as two single beds); bedroom 2 has a double bed; and bedroom 3 has one single bed. All bedrooms have wardrobe and other storage. The bathroom has a toilet, hand basin and shower cubicle. Kirkdale Cottage is one of four holiday cottages at Sproxton Hall Cottages. All benefit from the shared use of our landscaped grounds which include a courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, a large lawned area with picnic benches and an enclosed dog exercise paddock. The cottages have on-site parking for up to 2 cars per cottage. We provide bed linen, towels, tea towels as well as essentials to get you started including tea, coffee, sugar, toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and soap. There is a small supermarket less than 2 miles away.

The cottage is popular with walkers, cyclists and families wanting to explore North Yorkshire - we are within easy reach of the North Yorkshire coast (Whitby, Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay), Pickering, York, Castle Howard. We are a stones throw from Ampleforth Abbey, The White Horse at Kilburn and the stunning views of Sutton Bank. York is less than 25 miles away and has been voted Britain's most popular city due to its castle, walls, museums, shops and Minster; it is particularly popular with our guests whatever the weather. The picturesque steam railway from Pickering crosses Goathland/Heartbeat country to the coast at Whitby; Flamingo Land (near Malton) offers a different kind of day out - with its zoo and theme park. There are plenty of nature walks into the quiet countryside from our doorstep, as well as further afield. There is a wide choice of traditional pubs in surrounding villages (details of menus and discounts for guests are available) and Helmsley hosts a number of cafes, restaurants (Indian, Italian), and pubs, including a micro-brewery. Many of Helmsley's amenities welcome dogs. Local taxi service available if needed.

We are open all year and guests love to enjoy the changing seasons, making use of the log burner in the colder months. We are popular with dog owners in November and New Year due to our quiet location (the lack of fireworks). If Kirkdale Cottage is not available please take a look at our other cottages (sproxtonhallcottages.co.uk): Bilsdale Cottage (newly renovated, sleeps 4, dog friendly), Riccal Dale Cottage (newly renovated, sleeps 4, dog friendly) and Ryedale Cottage (single storey, sleeps 4 and also modernised with new furniture, no dogs). All properties can be booked together to provide an exclusive venue for family and friends reunions. In total our cottages sleep 17.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Duncombe Park. A kitchen and a fireplace are available in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and a few minutes from Duncombe Park
This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This York cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Dave Wells

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 721 sq ft (67 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Kirkdale Farm Conversion Sleeps 5 Fantastic Views Dogs Welcome
Kirkdale Cottage a Hidden Gem Helmsley
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Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristie C., Hull

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful cottage in a perfect setting
I can honestly not recommend this cottage enough! Sproxton is a beautiful little village and this farm is such a peaceful setting. We (me and my husband) went away with my mum, brother and our 1 year old daughter. We were catered for regarding a high chair and cot and also a bath was provided. As well as being greatly equipped with all the essentials and more! The beds were so very comfortable and an added bonus for us, the cot fit perfectly into the built in wardrobe so meant we had ample room to walk around our bed. Thank you for such a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term fun
Great location, great host. Would definitely rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Great guests, made us feel welcome. Clean, cosy warm cottage with the most amazing views. Fantastic rural location. Great place to relax and unwind and enjoy some great walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage near to Helmsley.
The property was very clean, and the hosts were very friendly and helpful, generally being on hand most of the time. The tea, coffee and biscuits were very welcome after a long drive! The property was very convenient to Helmsley and Sutton Bank, and was within reach of many other places of interest. Having 2 dogs we particularly liked the available field to walk them in. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Had a very enjoyable holiday at kirkdale cottage with my family. Owners were very helpful and pleasent to make our stay very enjoyable. Lovely clean accommodation with very comfortable beds and has a very cosy feel to it. Wi-Fi also available which came in very handy for my daughter. Great location also for Whitby scarborough and York. Overall a very enjoyable stay that I would recommend to anyone who fancies a break in the area.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage in quiet location
We spent 4 nights in Kirkdale Cottage during a cricket festival at Ampleforth. Very clean and well presented cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We originally booked to take our dog but due to heat decided against it. David and Helen were very thoughtful in providing bowls, towels and poo bags which would’ve been very helpful. Well located for exploring the local area and within an hour’s drive of the coast. Dalby Forest and Whitby a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Place
Everything you could want from a self catering cottage our in the countryside. Really helpful owners. Especially good if you have dogs. Loved the exercise area. All well thought out and professionally run without being impersonal. We loved it. Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Leona B.

Comfortable
This is the first property we have stayed at that allows dogs.Signs to tell occupants to clear up dog mess is essential..we had a horrid experience one evening with some other dogs mess!The property is in need of some updating and could do with a good clean particularly the bedroom carpets. We had no DVD player ,no pantry items except for tea and one packet of biscuits and small bottle of milk.I do not count hotel style sachets of coffee,milk and sugar as pantry items as stated.A neighbour in one of the attached properties returned a cutting board to us that they had borrowed from the previous occupants that were their friends ,stating that they had swapted some untensils from cottage to cottage.Greater care needs to be taken preparing for new occupants to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018