Sustonica, the first global sustainability standard for holiday lets.
Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"It was a beautiful cottage and a very welcoming host."
It was an ideal location for exploring North East Yorkshire.
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Oct 2024
"Perfect little cottage that had everything we needed for our stay in north Yorkshire."
Warm, comfortable with the friendly owners always there should there be any problems.
Great holiday and we have already booked for next year.
See you soon.
Steve, Leah and Bunty.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Oct 2024
"Welcoming and friendly owners and very homely property and surroundings."
We had lovely walks on the farm every evening and wonderful location Quiet and peaceful and the ‘woolly residents’ were excellently behaved. Ted the dog was so friendly and greeted everyone with a wag of his tail.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2024
"We loved the isolated location and the beautifully maintained gardens and driveway."
All you could hear was the sound of bees buzzing and birds twittering. Our hosts made our holiday so enjoyable with their welcoming attitude and friendly manner. There are many interesting places to visit within a 20 mile radius.
Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Aug 2024
"Delightfully quiet."
The owners were very friendly and welcoming to both us and our dog. Easy dog walking. A comfortable and relaxing with secure free environment for the dog.
Reviewed by Rodney5.0★Jul 2024
"A lovely secluded holiday cottage within easy reach of Yorkshires numerous attractions."
The Benton family are a delight and my wife and I settled in immediately and consider Janet and John friends for life. Looking forward to the next time!
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024
"Greeted by very friendly owner and her pets."
Lovely peaceful location. Owner provided great suggestions for off the beaten track places to visit based on her local knowledge.
Easy access to local towns within 20 minute drive.
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Jun 2024
"Had a lovely time at Chestnut Cottage."
Most of what we needed was provided. Owner very friendly and helpful. Great area to visit.
Reviewed by Louise4.7★May 2024
"Small but adequate for the two of us, very cosy."
Owners were friendly and welcoming. Lovely and quiet and quite and was central for many attractions.
Well worth the visit, will certainly go again
Reviewed by Robert4.4★Aug 2023
"This property is in a quiet location on a farm, but a car is required to visit places of interest, such as Pickering which is about 6 miles away."
The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by Peter4.7★Jul 2023
"A very nice place to stay within easy reach of many Yorkshire attractions."
The owners were very helpful and welcoming but not intrusive.
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2023
"We were made to feel very welcome by the owner to a well appointed cottage in a lovely rural location."
Only a couple of miles from the main road the cottage provides an excellent base for trips to the coast, the moors or York. We enjoyed our regular visits from Ted the dog and the two cats, Tilly & Tinkerbelle.
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2023
"The cottage was very good and the people where very friendly."
Reviewed by Allan Peter5.0★May 2023
"The cottage was very clean and tidy the family very friendly and very helpful ..."
The cottage was very clean and tidy the family very friendly and very helpful all ways got a smile on their face and willing to help if you need them to
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2023
"We had a wonderful week in Chestnut cottage."
It’s location is great for visiting the surrounding area. Janet and her family made us very welcome and we’re very helpful with information as we had not visited that part of the country before. We shall be looking to book again soon.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Sep 2022
"Very nice cottage ,owners very friendly enjoyed our holiday very much"
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jul 2022
"Very friendly owners."
Lovely enjoyable holiday
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2022
"Pleasant accommodation in pleasant surroundings with VERY pleasant people"
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2022
"Very friendly welcome."
Janet was very accommodating. Loved the cats and Ted the dog.
Reviewed by Kenneth4.7★Jun 2022
"We always have a lovely time at Cowldyke Farm"
Reviewed by Dennis5.0★May 2022
"From a lovely warm greeting from Janet & the lovely dog ted,and beautiful cats,we were made to feel like one of the family,our cottage was cosy and clean,&as it was lambing,season we were so fortunate to be allowed into the 'maternity ward',to see the mum's & their baby lambs,many thanks to John & Janet for this it was amazing,scenery beautiful,ideal location,didn't want to come home."
Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Mar 2022
"What a lovely little cottage!"
Well equipped, warm and cosy - we really enjoyed our stay there. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Cant wait to return.
Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Mar 2022
"A lovely cottage on a farm in the countryside!"
Perfect for visiting Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar, Scarborough and Filey on the coast, castles in Helmsley and Pickering, Rievaulx Abbey and York Minster! Farndale Daffodil Walk by the river is extra special mid March to mid April when all the wild daffodils are in bloom! When we stayed at the cottage we saw the newly born lambs!
Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Mar 2022
"Fabulous location, friendly owner - we had a wonderful time"
Reviewed by Francesca5.0★Dec 2021
"They are so friendly who own the cottage."
Our little dog made a new friend with their dog ted. Had a really enjoyable stay.
Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Oct 2021
"The owners of the farm were extremly welcoming and friendly"
Reviewed by Norman4.7★Sep 2021
"Lovely setting, peaceful and quiet."
Lovely friendly family looking after us.
Would love to return
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Aug 2021
"The cottage was in a perfect location for travelling around North Yorkshire."
It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable with all the amenities you needed. What made our stay at Chestnut Cottage extra special was the lovely family who looked after us. We will definitely be returning.
Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jul 2021
"Absolutely a genuinely quiet place really tranquil."
Very friendly family and the weather was excellent.
Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jul 2021
"Just returned from a lovely week away in this little cottage."
The only downside was having to leave! Perfectly situated for us on a farm, so quiet and not too many people about. Lots of lovely sheep to watch from the kitchen window. A friendly little dog Ted, visited us along with 3 beautiful cats... I was in my element with my new found friends. The owners couldn’t have been more accommodating and let my partner use the barn to store his motorcycle when the weather was a little inclement. All in all a lovely location with easy access to all the seaside areas and the moors and dales. Highly recommend a visit.
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jul 2020
"Conditions were very muddy & could be much improved by use of some hard-core & shifting the cumbersome gate to give better access to the cottages."
Also the lighting at night is very very poor. There should be more sensory lighting available especially in the winter, it is very very dark. Inside the electric stove was not working & is missed when the heating is off.
Reviewed by Campbell4.1★Nov 2019
"Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings."
Owner and family really nice, welcoming, helpful and friendly. Will definitely book again.
Reviewed by Austin5.0★Aug 2019
"The family were lovely."
Very friendly and the farm is set in lovely grounds.
Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7★Aug 2019
"We could not recommend Cowldyke Farm more."
The location was perfect, very quiet and relaxing. The cottage was cosy and very clean. Thank you Janet,Betta and John you could not have been more helpful and friendly Hope to return. Jean ,John, and
of course Pip our Border Collie.
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2019
"Told it was detached when booking when we arrived there was three in a row could have been cleaner cobwebs a lot, bed not at all comfortable after thinking about it will not go there again."
Told glass door were reflective so nobody could look in this was also wrong. Not very private at all. [ IN all not very Happy] Owner showed us a much better cottage but still in row of three.
We are sorry that our description of the property has fell short of your standards. We have since updated the website and advised all of our employees who promote the property to advise guests as accurately as possible. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further. 01244 345 700 (option 1, option 3), we are open 7 days a week, 9-7pm.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joseph2.2★Jun 2019
"The Owner Janet was welcoming and when we discovered we had left our dog carrier bag behind with all her food Janet came up trumps immediately offering us food until we could go to the shops to fund what we needed."
I could have hugged her, a lovely lady.
Reviewed by Colin3.8★Jun 2019
"A lovely family who run the farm."
Very warm and welcoming. Nothing was to much trouble for them.
We were also blessed with warm sunny weather. This holiday is very high on favourite holidays.
Reviewed by Janice5.0★May 2019
"Really lovlely quiet setting ."
The owners were really friendly and helpful. All the items you could require for a pleasent holiday enjoyed it will very properely be booking again next year, thankyou for a great break away.
One bedroom: 1 x double with en-suite shower over bath, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Electric heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview
Wi-Fi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off-road parking
Enclosed patio with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome only
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 3.5 miles.
The owner will only take 7 night bookings from the 1st March for 6 weeks
The property
Chestnut Cottage sits on the charming, working Cowldyke Farm, amidst tranquil countryside and just over three miles from the fabulous North Yorkshire market town of Kirkbymoorside.
Offering welcoming open-plan living with an electric fire and a peaceful double bedroom with an en-suite, as well as the superb location for breath-taking walking country, scenery and beautiful towns and villages, this is a beautiful and romantic retreat for couples to enjoy at any time of year.
Note: This property can be booked with Refs 974387, 974388, 974773 and 974385, together they can sleep 18 people.
Cowldyke Farm Cottages
These four charming cottages peacefully rest on the working Cowldyke Farm, bordered by the River Dove and close to the quaint market town of Kirkbymoorside, just south of the awe-inspiring North York Moors. All four welcoming cottages come with delightful open-plan living, yet Meadow, Sunset, Chestnut and The Old Hayloft all offer something charmingly unique. You can bring your pets and children along and enjoy the fun farming activities, Cowldyke Farm is an excellent place for groups of family and friends to come together and enjoy this marvellous setting. Choose from a range of outdoor sitting areas to relax among the refreshing country air, you angling enthusiasts can even bring your fly fishing rod. Head three and a half miles north to reach the charming market town of Kirkbymoorside, lined with pretty stone buildings as well as a golf club. For those avid ramblers and cyclists, venture through the magnificent North York Moors, a glorious landscape bursting with scenery and religious ruins to explore. A quartet of enticing cottages, perfect for that much-needed getaway with your nearest and dearest.
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Where you’ll be staying
KIRKBYMOORSIDE
Pickering 6 miles; Helmsley 5 miles.
The attractive old market town of Kirkbymoorside lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, in between the towns of Helmsley and Pickering. It is a charming place, full of Yorkshire character, and is the centre for the local farms and villages. Visitors will find a variety of shops from tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to antique shops, while there is a market day on Wednesday. The excellent walking and magnificent scenery of the National Park are close by, as are the picturesque villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Lastingham. Pickering is the base of the North York Moors Steam Railway - a ‘must do’ day out for all visitors to the area. Castle Howard, York, Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast are within easy driving distance.
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