The Cottage

59 Customer Reviews

• "A lovely property in such a fabulous location."

  We didn’t want for anything - the cottage was clean, well equipped and provided an excellent base from which to explore the glorious North Yorkshire countryside. Cakes on arrival - home made of course - super comfy bed, and a general vibe of relaxation.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2024

• "The Cottage is high up in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the views are beautiful and a visitor centre nearby allows access to some lovely walks and spectacular views."

  The single storey cottage is warm, cosy and is really well equipped - with lots of space. We love horse racing and the wonderful bonus of this property is the chance to see racehorses on the gallops every morning - in all weathers!! It was the icing on the cake!! You need a car to visit the wonderful town Thirsk and the village of Helmsley along with many other beautiful places and attractions but you could also spend the entire duration of your stay just looking at the view and walking through it. We loved it so much and left with wonderful memories of a fabulous holiday, with sunshine and rain in equal measure so take the right clothes and footwear for that. Our dog Ned absolutely loved the cottage!! Thank you so much for sharing it.

  Thank you so much for your lovely review, so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you again soon. Craig & Liz Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Sep 2024

• "A really nice well equipped cottage, Ideal for exploring North Yorkshire."

  Reviewed by Walter5.0★Aug 2024

• "The location & views were amazing - that is where the good points end!"

  The property itself is in desperate need of redecoration there are marks all over it, the decoration is shoddy - grouting from the floor missing, black mould in the bathroom & round the windows - even the toilet seat doesn't fit properly. We've sent pics via Sykes. The homemade cakes were lovely but it is a shame other elements of the welcome back were months out of date. The bed was AWFUL with some horrid feather topper. My partner slept on the sofa every night & even that is old and saggy. The bathroom door is hard to shut properly & then open. There is also a no shoes inside policy apparently which was not mentioned before we got there & read the intro booklet.

  We are so sorry and very upset to hear you feel this way about our little cottage. We generally receive excellent reviews and this has somewhat knocked us sideways, we will of course look at all your points, we are certainly unaware of any no shoes policy and will review the welcome booklet to check the wording. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nick1.3★Jun 2024

• "We highly recommend this cottage, loved being back after staying next door last year."

  The cakes are such a nice touch. The cottage is excellent to walk from, just minutes from the Cleveland Way. Seeing the strings of horses being exercised in the morning was such a treat. Quiet, cosy and peaceful. We had a mix of walking and sightseeing this week, and are already looking at what date we’re returning next year.

  Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased you decided on a return visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2024

• "This holiday cottage is lovely and the owners obviously take pride in it as it is beautifully presented and the welcome cakes were lovely!"

  My only negative is that I couldn't find any instructions about the heating in the information pack which meant I had to use the blow heater. The weather was very changeable and the lack of heating made it difficult to get towels and wet clothes dried. I didn't feel any heat in the property until the morning I was leaving even though the listing had mentioned underfloor heating. I didn't meet the owners during my stay. There did appear to be people living onsite so it felt a bit strange not to see or meet them. I would definitely recommend this cottage if the welcome pack included instructions about the heating.

  Reviewed by Carol4.1★May 2024

• "This cottage is excellently placed for walkers."

  Very quiet & peaceful with a very comfortable bed. Great views from the bedroom window & of racehorses in training. Really enjoyed the cakes on arrival - thank you. Hope to visit again sometime in the future.

  So glad you slept well and had a great stay, look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hugh5.0★May 2024

• "Just perfect the cottage was so homely and warm very quiet the cakes were a hadded bonus will be going again soon ."

  Pearl my yorkie really loved it.Was a good base to travel went to thirsk was beautiful met the famus mrs grean from the tv program she was lovley

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2024

• "Beautiful cottage in a quiet area."

  Lovely outlook from the cottage which was well equipped, clean and comfortable. The lemon drizzle buns were an added extra by the owners and were gorgeous. Will definitely be returning again.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Feb 2024

• "Very clean and very homely."

  The cakes on arrival were lovely. Beautiful views and very peaceful. Couldn’t fault it and would love to return.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Dec 2023

• "Excellent stay for a week."

  Wonderful welcome gifts and was not disturbed. Snowfall added to the pleasure. Wifi worked perfectly.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage in lovely position."

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Sep 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the Cottage."

  Its location is great almost next door the the North Yorkshire Moors Centre at Sutton Bank. Need to be careful locating the cottage on the online map as the position is misleading - this needs to be adjusted on the map to place it in the farm rather than over and up the road where I wound up initially. It is on the left at the first gate you come to past the Centre. There was a nice welcome pack and fresh cakes awaiting us on arrival. The welcome pack lasted us all week. One issue we found as doddery old folk: the bath/shower was difficult to get into when your body is not a agile as it used to be, it is also quite slippery in the bath and on the floor on entry and exit. When we met a problem with the TV, the response to the telephone call was almost instant. Thank you for a great stay. The location was ideal for visiting so much of North Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Aug 2023

• "A very comfortable cottage with everything you need."

  The owners Liz and Craig very helpful and hospitable. Liz baked some lovely cakes - a nice surprise. A brilliant peaceful location with a grandstand view of the up and coming race horses training. Great for walks and cycling. We will definitely be back

  Thank you for the lovely review. As much as I’d love to take the credit, I have to confess though, it was Craig who baked the cakes! Look forward to seeing you again. Liz Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2023

• "Cottage was really lovely clean and a lovely welcome pack with fresh buns we used the cottage as a base to tour round places we have not been to for 20 years will recommend to family and friends and would use the cottage again if we come back to the area it’s in a lovely quite area and you can watch the race horses training on a daily basis loved that."

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2023

• "Everything you would need for a holiday home and more."

  Reviewed by Sydney5.0★Jul 2023

• "A comfortable cottage in a quiet location."

  A lovely view. The cottage was comfortable and well presented.

  Reviewed by B & M4.1★Jun 2023

• "A lovely cottage, just what we were looking for, would be happy to stay again"

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★May 2023

• "8/10 overall."

  An excellent cottage in a good location, easy to get too but the long private drive really needed some repairs as my wife's mobility scooter could not get down the drive to the road. Cleanliness was perfect with good facilities and crockery. The lemon drizzle cakes were to die for BTW. The only downside inside, was the low settee that had seen some use and the lack of cupboard space to put food away, along with the very small food preperation area. Otherwise this would score a 10 out of 10.

  Reviewed by Dave4.4★Apr 2023

• "Lovely little cottage, ideal for a couple and small dog."

  Bed extremely comfortable, kitchen well equipped with nice quality crockery. Just a 5 minute walk to Sutton Bank visitor centre. Good base for exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Lucy4.7★Apr 2023

• "An excellent, well equipped, warm cottage in a superb location for walking."

  The welcome cakes were a delightful treat.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely coittage well situated for this beautiful part of the country Lots to ..."

  Lovely coittage well situated for this beautiful part of the country Lots to see and plenty to do we had a wondeful time The snow added to the enjoyment Thanks to Craig and Liz for all their assistance

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Super cottage and a warm welcome. Great location. Next time we’ll bring our bikes!

  Reviewed by John5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great location for walkers, very convenient for access to Helmsley, Thirsk, Rievaulx Abbey etc."

  Ideal for couple, quiet location in converted barn. Underfloor heating, Wi-Fi , dishwasher, good shower & bath. Ample parking. Nice enclosed courtyard, secure for dog. Will stay again definitely.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Oct 2022

• "Thanks for a comfortable well equipped cottage."

  The cottage is in a excellent area for walking. Thanks

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Oct 2022

• "We had a lovely week staying at the cottage."

  All as described and very comfortable. Likely to rebook in the future.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2022

• "A Great cottage, very cosy and warm and spotless clean."

  Lovely cakes and biscuits on arrival a lovely touch.

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.7★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful cottage."

  A real home from.home, nice little personal touches by the owner who was very welcoming. Fantastic area and gorgeous views. Would love to go back again.

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Apr 2022

• "Oh what bliss!"

  The Hambleton hills are a wonderful location, and the Cottage was just perfect as a base. I've probably been to North Yorkshire twenty or so times and here was by far the best. Nestled beside Kevin Ryan's horse gallop, the views across the moors were amazing. It's an ideal base if you enjoy walking/hiking. Poppy, my 13 year old Labrador clocked up around 14 miles throughout the week, while I managed over 50. Thirsk and Helmsley are only 6 miles away, with Byland and Rievaulx Abbeys even closer. The cottage is warm and cosy. My first night in the large bed was very comfortable and reminded me that I definitely need a new mattress at home. Everything you would need for a holiday could be found in the cottage. My planned healthy week away started badly due to the delicious lemon sponge cakes that the owner had left as a welcome present. (Thank you Liz). I'm not sure when, but I will be going back. The Cottage has everything you need for a perfect, relaxing holiday.

  Thank you Lance, so glad you enjoyed your stay, look forward to seeing you again. Liz & Craig Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lance5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic exactly what we wanted."

  Very well kept cottage in a lovely area. Nice and quiet but close enough to town if needed. My partner and I took our dog so being beside the national park the walks were amazing. We only met the owner on checking in and she seemed very nice. Couldn't ask for a better stay and the price was very reasonable. Thankyou for great time will definitely be booking again

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jan 2022

• "I could not be happier!"

  I needed to find somewhere for just two nights to break our journey home and I could not have chosen a lovelier spot. Liz was fantastic making sure the lights and heating were on for our arrival. There was even a Christmas tree and very tasteful decorations. To top that she had left us cupcakes, biscuits and a welcome pack!! What more could anyone ask for!? The cottage is in a wonderful spot and I am looking forward to making another visit for longer!!

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Dec 2021

• "Fabulous location and our hosts were very helpful."

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage had everything we needed, was immaculately clean with a large comfortable bed."

  It is peacefully, in fact silently (!) situated in a lovely part of Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Rosalind5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a fantastic long weekend at The Cottage, it was really warm, clean and welcoming."

  Everything you needed was supplied. We would love to go back there and will certainly tell our family about it as they like to holiday in Yorkshire. Thank the owners very much.

  Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★Oct 2021

• "Wonderful clean cottage."

  I was welcomed by host with a brief chat and left to myself for rest of week wihout being disturbed. Views were tremendous in a superb location, with so many options for activities. The cottage had a very comfy bed and some cakes and basket of goodies to welcome me. Was quiet and secure. Just what I wanted. One of the days I cycled to top of Black Hanbleton and another day up the same track but to the escarpment. Naturally an afternoon stroll to White horse from the cottage and trips to Helmsley and Osmotherly area. I was a little lazy and often returned at noon to watch the smart tv and do some laptop work. The Wifi kep up most of the times but did go off sometimes - about 0.5% down. No worries there. I will return as so much more to do. I am in recovery after recent heart attack so did not do as much as I wanted to do.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Oct 2021

• "A lovely cottage with extra touches such as home made cakes."

  Quiet and well located for walks.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a lovely stay at The Cottage, it is well equipped and comfortable."

  Beautiful views and a lovely welcome pack, including home baked cakes and flowers. Perfect for exploring a wonderful area.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.1★Jul 2021

• "Lovely property."

  ... just needed more crockery and cutlery....spoke to the owner who ordered additional items that same day. Would benefit from an area to dry wet boots etc. But will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Jul 2021

• "Stayed at Sykes cottages before and always found they supplied all kitchen items."

  Unfortunately this time there wasnt a tray, sharp veg knife, bread knife, salt, sugar, very little wasing up liquid and kitchen roll so had to buy our own. Saw the owner for probably 5 minutes on arrival but didnt check later if we had everything we needed which i think would have been good. The cottage itself was nice and location was beautiful but felt a little disappointed compared to last year when our Sykes cottage was stunning.

  Reviewed by John3.1★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was lovely and clean and tidy in beautiful surroundings but it was a bit too far out to be able to walk to local facilities."

  Also the outside of the cottage was a let down. The garden furniture is in need of renovation and the fish pond was dirty and in need of a lot of care and attention as it is a feature of the garden.There wasn’t anywhere comfortable to sit outside and enjoy the view. Disappointed the owner did not check everything was ok . Having said that we enjoyed the holiday.

  Reviewed by Priscilla5.0★Jun 2021

• "Good location for walks and countryside."

  Comfy accommodation.

  Reviewed by Robert3.8★May 2021

• "We received a warm welcome and the owner had made some nice, small cream cakes for us."

  There was also a plentiful supply of sugar, tea and coffee sachets, plus some little pots of jams etc. The views from the cottage are exceptional and one can see all the surrounding countryside due to the high location. There is plenty of parking space. From the details we had the Cottage was not easy to find because we did not have the name of the farm and did not ask for it when we spoke to the owner. However, when you have the name of the farm and know that it is just around the corner from the North York Moors Visitor Centre, it is easy. A few extra mugs and a teapot would be useful, albeit we had taken a teapot luckily.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Apr 2021

• "The Cottage was a lovely place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit."

  The location is beautiful with incredible views, the accommodation itself is very comfortable and the host very welcoming; there were freshly made cupcakes, cookies and a selection of jams/preserves for us on arrival which was a nice surprise! When we are looking to visit the area again, we would definitely stay here!

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Apr 2021

• "Comfortable, cosy cottage in a great location."

  Lovely walks direct from the cottage. We will definitely be visiting again

  Reviewed by David4.7★Oct 2020

• "Syke's communication throughout was consistently on the ball and helpful, both by phone and email."

  When we arrived at the "Cottage" we were greeted with a warm welcome from Lis the Owner. Our stay was most enjoyable, the cottage warm and comfy when we arrived back at the end of each day from our long walks! The North York Moors Visitor Centre was a wonderful surprise. We were spoiled for choice for places to visit and lovely restaurants. We will definitely return here, thank you for everything.

  Reviewed by Lionel5.0★Oct 2020

• "Great spot nice inside everthing you want ,only one thing disappointed dog crying for something under sofa we found a ball plus a lot of dirt and dust."

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Sep 2020

• "The cottage is gorgeous, very comfortable for 2 people and a dog."

  Liz is a great host, the home made cakes were a welcome touch. Situated at the top of Sutton bank it has some stunning walks and easy road links to the rest of the dales. Will definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Sep 2020

• "The holiday and the cottage were very good no complaints."

  We would definitely consider going back there again. Just one negative comment, the recycle bin needs something to hold the lid up as it came down and hit both myself and husband on the head at different times. It is not easy to hold the lid whilst trying to put things in the appropriate bins.

  Reviewed by Pamela4.7★Aug 2020

• "The Cottage was ideal for a short break in a location ideal to travel to market towns of North Yorkshire."

  It was well appointed, comfortable with a welcome pack including yummy home baking. Watching the racehorses on the neighbouring gallops provided an interesting spectacle whilst the short walk to the National Park Visitor Centre was useful for information. Many walks from here.

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★Aug 2020

• "Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location, the cottage was clean and welcoming, I was greeted with some hone made cakes"

  Reviewed by Rich5.0★Mar 2020

• "An excellent break in a lovely cottage."

  Even the storm couldn't spoki it and the fairy cakes we're very much appreciated after some wet, windy and muddy walks.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Feb 2020

• "A very relaxing and enjoyable holiday."

  Warm cosy cottage, friendly welcoming owners. Quiet and beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Elaine4.1★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was very comfortable and quiet."

  We were made to feel very welcome. The cottage is well located for walking and cycling and also for touring the beautiful surrounding countryside.

  Reviewed by Rosemary3.4★Sep 2019

• "The Cottage is in a lovely quiet and scenic location."

  Lovely views across to the old Hambleton Racecourse and beyond. Lots of interesting walks and Helmsley and Thirsk a short drive away. The Cottage is very comfortable and clean with Wi-Fi which is good.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Sep 2019

• "It was a beautiful place, made extra nice by getting some cupcakes and chocolates on arrival."

  Would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Maria4.7★Aug 2019

• "Very nice cottage."

  Owners very welcoming. Comfortable stay. Couple of homely touches such as the home made cup cakes, biscuits and jam. Great location, with some fantastic walks, also got to see the races horses every morning. Lovely quite spot and great night view of the stars. Only down side, quite a way from a pub or local shop.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage is ideally located for so much of North Yorkshire, the “Finest view in England” being just a short walk away."

  We included the coastal beauty of Staithes, Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay on one day. Castle Howard another great attraction within just a few miles. I was very surprised by the World of James Herriot At Thirsk, it was far more than I had expected from what just looked like an ordinary terrace house. Helmsley just down the road has always been favourite visiting spot. The cottage’s surroundings country roads were a pleasure to cycle on for me with some challenging hills to climbs, but that’s what cycling is all about! The cottage was lovely and I would definitely not rule out a return visit.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 2019

• "Spacious and comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting."

  We felt most welcome and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the surrounding areas. A lovely court yard area to sit in and enjoy and see the horses galloping. We will definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Bronwyn5.0★Jul 2019

• "Very well equipped comfortable cottage."

  We really enjoyed our week there. Homemade cakes on arrival. Lovely welcome from the owner. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Jun 2019

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