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Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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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About this property

Entire place

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

Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem

Riccal Dale Cottage is in a tranquil location in open countryside and with the added benefit of easy access to a range of tourist destinations and sporting activities. Located within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the cottage is perfect for relaxing in a unique historic setting. Riccal Dale Cottage sleeps up to 4, with a four poster bed and two single beds. The cottage is also dog friendly, with up to 2 dogs welcome to stay (downstairs). With countryside walks on the doorstep, the cottage is less than 2 miles from the tourist hot-spot of Helmsley - with its castle, walled gardens, spa hotel facilities, heated outdoor swimming pool in summer, plus numerous independent shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants (most dog friendly) and a micro-brewery. Helmsley is also the start of the Cleveland Way.

Featuring exposed stone walls and wooden beams the cottage offers a historic and relaxing setting for your holiday. Facilities for guests include a cosy log burner, lounge with dining and kitchen areas. The cottage is centrally heated; the bathroom has a shower cubicle (no bath).
Riccal Dale Cottage is one of four holiday cottages at Sproxton Hall Cottages. All benefit from the use of our landscaped grounds which include a shared courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, a large lawned area with picnic benches and an enclosed dog exercise paddock. The cottages have free 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 (steam railway), York, and Castle Howard. We are a stones throw from Ampleforth Abbey, the White Horse at Kilburn and the stunning views of Sutton Bank. York is approx 23 miles away and has been voted Britain's most popular city due to its castle, walls, museums, Minster and the National Railway Museum - York is particularly popular with our guests in colder/wetter weather. The picturesque steam railway from Pickering crosses Goathland (of Heartbeat and Harry Potter station fame) to the coast at Whitby; Flamingo Land (near Malton) offers a different kind of day out - with its zoo and theme park. Ripon also has a theme park (Lightwater Valley) and is famous for its cathedral and Fountains Abbey (the latter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). There are plenty of nature walks from the doorstep into the quiet countryside (including into the North York Moors National Park and the Howardian Hills AONB), as well as quiet forest trails and moorland rambes a short drive away. We offer a dog shower & towels, plus bowls.

If Riccal Dale is not available please take a look at our other cottages- Kirkdale Cottage (sleeps 5 in 3 bedrooms, dog friendly), Bilsdale Cottage (sleeps 4, dog friendly) and Ryedale Cottage (single storey, sleeps 4, no pets). All properties can be booked together to provide an exclusive venue for family and friends reunions - sleeping 17 in total.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Duncombe Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a fireplace in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a living room
  • 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
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

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
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 560 sq ft (52 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

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Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Beatiful lovation. Lovely property and grounds. Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B., Cambridgeshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Riccal Dale Cottage
A cosy & clean cottage in a perfect location. Very scenic & not far from anywhere you want to go. Very dog friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend a visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful cottage
The cottage is nicely furnished and modern but has retained loads of charm. The hosts were relaxed and friendly and available if needed. The shower is rather compact but is perfectly adequate. We would reccommend a stay here anytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
This was perfect for two people, a beautI fully converted farm building in a beautiful country setting with stunning views gave really comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. Dave and Helen were really friendly hosts and able to give helpful advice about places to visit and also alternative local routes when the main road was closed for the duration of our stay. We enjoyed the cottage and the location so much, we booked again before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely time
What a beautiful cottage in delightful surroundings. We had a lovely stay. The cottage was really clean and well appointed the log fire was great. Thank you Helen and Dave
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

dennis F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Everything was fine and exceeded expectation. Lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019