The Old Dairy

38 Customer Reviews

• "The Old Dairy is one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in and we have stayed in a lot all around the UK!"

  Exactly what we wanted, spotlessly clean, comfortable and perfect for our little dog too! Really quiet and peaceful with lovely view from the garden.. We are booking again for next year !

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Nov 2024

• "Lovely cottage and location, very clean and well maintained."

  A lot of thought has gone into every detail, home from home. Loved every minute of our stay and have booked again to come back for longer in the summer.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a really lovely stay at the old dairy."

  Very clean, comfy beds, amazing bath and everything you need. The decor is perfect and the surroundings are wonderful perfectly peaceful and stunning views. We will definitely be booking again.

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Oct 2024

• "Brilliant stay, very welcoming hosts."

  Really appreciated the little touches. Hope to return in future!

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2024

• "Our first trip to Yorkshire, a wonderful place to visit."

  The cottage is gorgeous, well equipped with everything you could need. The lovely garden was enjoyed by us all in the September sunshine. Ideal location with walks on the doorstep and many places to explore with our energetic spaniels, we may have actually worn them out! Old Dairy Cottage is a place we would like to return to. Great week had by all.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Sep 2024

• "Perfect for a relaxing break would definitely book again, very clean with everything you need."

  Owner has thought of everything, we loved blue tooth mirror music while you have a bath. Dogs loved the garden plenty of room for them to run around. Only little downside is the WiFi needs a booster in the kitchen as it only works in the bedroom, when we needed to plan our days out we had to sit in the bedroom, on a plus note we spent less time on our devices.

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very nice clean and comfortable cottage."

  It is in a very nice area of Yorkshire, with plenty of interesting walks. It is very peaceful, no sound of any traffic, just the sound of peace and quiet, the wind blowing through the surrounding trees and the odd sheep making gentle noises. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2024

• "Spent a lovely 5 days in this well appointed, luxury cottage."

  Quality fixtures and fittings, stunning gardens, a real home from home. The whole place was spotless. I’d love to know why the bathroom beeped twice when you enter but it remains a mystery. If you want a quiet, relaxing , holiday, this is the place. Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Thirsk are all around 15 minutes, if that, by car. Lots of sheep and horses around. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is an excellent cottage, the welcome pack was rather basic, a bottle of Cava, small packet of biscuits and a small jug of milk."

  An extra toilet roll would have been good. Difficult to find initially but once discovered it is in a lovely location. We will come again.

  Reviewed by Michael3.8★Jul 2024

• "It was a little tricky to find buy boy when we did, just idyllic in setting, beautifully appointed & blissfully quiet."

  Birdsong all round, country walks, magnificent view. Smashing, secure for dogs garden front and back. We didnt want to leave - thank you Sykes for being an excellent company and thank you the Old Dairy for a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage, we really enjoyed our holiday and the owners very helpful and friendly, would recommend very highly, would like to come back."

  Jenny and liz.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful cottage in a beautiful peaceful location but close enough to go out exploring the lovely local area."

  It had everything we needed to make for a relaxing break. The large enclosed garden was fantastic for the dogs and a real bonus.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely setting , cottage was very clean and comfortable one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in would definitely book again."

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2024

• "All I can say what a wonderful property."

  Comfortable and cosy all you need also the garden was beautiful sitting out in the evening enjoying the views with the bottle of prosecco that was kindly given in our welcome pack. Thank you. This property is now one of our favourites would highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Belinda5.0★May 2024

• "We had a great time at the Old Dairy we were grateful for the tea coffee milk and biscuits."

  Loved the wine and fresh eggs provided. lovely front and back gardens for the dogs . lots of useful information on the notice board and loved the walk from the cottage around to the Lake. Great Area to explore lots of lovely views from your front door . Joined English Heritage .And Had visited Rievaulx Abbey Helmsley Castle Whitby Abbey & Mount Grace Priory.All welcome Doggies .we will gladly go back

  Reviewed by Roy4.7★Apr 2024

• "We, like others, loved the cottage- a beautifully converted stone barn set with a lovely sun trap front garden & a well planted mature back garden both are securely surrounded with wooden fence & hedging along with cattle wire fencing."

  Our two Labradors loved it, room to run around & secure. As others mentioned- yes the metal gates (4 in total) are of a wider gap design- 100mm/4” between bars so owners of smaller dogs would need to monitor at all times! Quality of fittings is great - particularly the bathroom & kitchen as well as the bedrooms. Everything you’ll need is there, they even swapped the Prosecco for white wine in the welcome package as we don’t drink fizzy! Bath was, shower was spot on & a great Bluetooth HIB mirror in there too to allow you to play music off your phone should you want. Our only negative was the height of the tv in the lounge - it’s set too high up on the wall in a smallish room with a chesterfield type of settee so you end up looking up with no neck support- we found this very uncomfortable! Had it been on the side unit it would have been fine & we found that if we had been a party of 4 it would have been a little tight in the lounge together if all adults. But the rest of the cottage is more than capable of catering for four. Beware the very muddy track up & around to Gormire lake, great once you get there but the fields tend to hold the rain along the tracks - wellies are a must as it’s VERY muddy as the guide on the kitchen notice board says. The Wi-Fi issues stated in other reviews seems to have been sorted- we had adequate service throughout although conflicting info on notice board to connect- one said ‘The Old Dairy’ for the network & ‘DAIRY’ and *** as the password Another was same network with moonstone as password! We found the only network was ‘DAIRY’ & password to be ‘Dairy’ plus the last bit stated

  Reviewed by Steve4.7★Apr 2024

• "The Old Dairy was beautiful and set in amazing surroundings with lovely gardens, loved saying hello to the lambs and nearby horses too."

  Chilled and relaxing break. All the home comforts and excellent attention to detail.

  Reviewed by Esther5.0★Apr 2024

• "Recently had a 4 night stay at The Old Dairy - lovely cottage in superb location surrounded by beautiful countryside ."

  Great walks directly from the door and very peaceful. The cottage was warm and comfortable , beautifully decorated with everything you could need. We did struggle with the WiFi unfortunately .Excellent in the main bedroom where the hub is situated but kept losing connection in living/dining / kitchen area. However no doubt this could be easily rectified with a couple of plug in boosters maybe ? The gardens are beautiful and although fully fenced at rear if you have a small or “slim” dog (we have a young Whippet) they can fit through the gaps between the bars in the gates. Despite those 2 points we Still rate this lovely property as 5 stars and look forward to staying there again later in the year as we enjoyed it so much.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Mar 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Dairy, it is beautifully furnished and decorated to a high standard ."

  The location was good and a very pretty area. Quite central for visiting other areas. If there is one comment it would be the cottage could do with a few more baking trays/tins, but that is a minor point, other than that it was perfect.

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Mar 2024

• "Superb property in peaceful location, everything needed for us to enjoy a relaxing week."

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Mar 2024

• "Had such a lovey break, The Old Dairy is faultless, every home comfort that we needed."

  Would recommend. Caroline

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely well appointed property in great location, outside areas near and tidy and obviously maintained with care."

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Feb 2024

• "A lovely cottage, fantastic position with lovely gardens and views over open countryside."

  Fabulous decor, very well equipped. Lovely extras and welcome gifts. We'll definitely be booking again.

  Reviewed by Edward5.0★Feb 2024

• "As fairly experienced holiday cottage bookers, we know the drill is to leave it as you find it."

  But this was very difficult with the Old Dairy as everything was simply perfect! The fresh flowers, tea and biscuits and cute jug of milk plus bottle of Prosecco on arrival was just lovely, thank you. The luxury bath and gorgeous fire were our favourite parts. Everything was immaculately clean and tidy and everything you could have needed was available for use. The garden(s) were beautiful- perhaps the only minor I could mention was that our 2 mini sausages were able to escape through the metal fence at the back, but that’s only because they’re too nosey! And we blocked it off so they couldn’t get out. Any dog bigger than a sausage would not have this issue and it is completely secure other than this. It was very quiet and peaceful with walks from the door, plus the many little towns and villages within a half hour / 40 minute drive were lovely. Highly recommend the local national park. We had some lovely views with our walks on the Cleveland Way. Owners did not bother us at all, but had left their number in case we needed them. We didn’t because everything was spot on. Have already recommended this to our friends who will book it for later this year! If you are contemplating booking this cottage, just do it, you will not be disappointed and I would honestly give it 5 big fat stars

  Reviewed by Carlie5.0★Jan 2024

• "A lovely comfortable and stylish holiday home in a peaceful and relaxing location."

  A great place to unwind and reconnect with nature. Lots of footpaths and bridleways on the doorstep and close by to explore. A good base for exploring the best of what Yorkshire has to offer. A big thank you to our hosts for welcome gifts. We hope to return again in the future.

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jan 2024

• "Just wow! We loved this cottage so much that we booked our next visit on our departure date!"

  We travelled from the South West with our dog to visit Yorkshire for 4 nights and this was the perfect location to explore surrounding areas. We arrived in the dark to find the cottage was decorated with a lit Christmas tree and garlands on the fireplace which made it feel super festive. The cottage was extremely clean and modern whilst giving it a countryside feel with the decor which is exactly what we wanted for our accommodation. It felt like home from home. We were delighted to find prosecco, mince pies and fresh flowers on our arrival which was a lovely added touch. The beds we very comfortable and we enjoyed sitting by the fire of an evening whilst playing card games and watching movies under a blanket. On our last night we enjoyed a bubble bath to relax with a glass of wine. The bathroom was always lovely and warm too! Our dog absolutely loved the big enclosed garden we were never worried about letting him out. It was so nice to see the farm animals as we left or came back to the cottage along the long driveway. We even saw an owl sat on the fence which we don't get to see where we live. The area was very peaceful, no disturbances and super dark at night due to no light pollution. It was only a 10 minute drive from Thirsk Town where they had supermarkets and local shops. During our week we visited Helmsley, The White Horse at Sutton Bank and on our last day we drove an hour to Whitby. We wished we stayed longer to explore more. We will 100% be back again, it's the best accommodation we have stayed in and we love Yorkshire, everyone is so friendly and approachable.

  Reviewed by Yasmin5.0★Dec 2023

• "We always try to book holiday cottages that feel a little bit special, and the Old Dairy was by far our favourite to date."

  Beautifully renovated with thoughtful design choices and quality fixtures. The Bluetooth mirror in the bathroom was fun! It was also spotlessly clean and little touches like Prosecco and fresh eggs were greatly appreciated. The cottage is so warm and cosy. I think really well insulated and with very effective heating. We also loved using the log burner. Our doggo loved the fully enclosed, very private back garden, which was perfectly maintained and had amazing views. If you have a very little dog there may be one spot it could escape, but I’m sure the owners would be quick to offer a temporary solution if requested. On the rare dry mornings we had, we put our coats on and drank our coffees outside just to soak it all in. So peaceful. The location was great too. There are some lovely walks through fields and woodland right on the doorstep. You can even walk all the way to Gormire Lake which I really recommend. Could be very muddy though if it’s been raining for a week so bring good walking boots! You’re also only 40mins - an hour away from York, Harrogate, Whitby (and all the other pretty east coast towns/villages), and walks in the moors. All very doable and scenic drives. I’d also recommend visiting Helmsley. Only 20 mins away and so so pretty. Lots of pubs/cafes and little shops to mooch around. Don’t hesitate to book the Old Dairy - or either of the other two cottages on site! You won’t regret it!

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Nov 2023

• "Fabulous place in an idyllic setting."

  Very clean & comfortable, well equipped. Natasha was very helpful when I called her with a question, & the little touches make it feel personable. what a great place to stay to enjoy North Yorkshire , walks outside the door & so much to in the area or just chill! Came home feeling like we’d had a proper break & wishing we had stayed longer!! Will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Stella5.0★Nov 2023

• "Beautiful property, comfortable and decorated/furnished to a high standard with excellent facilities included."

  Great base location for exploring North Yorkshire. Thank you for a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Oct 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  The Old Dairy is very cosy and comfortable. Great walking from the door which we enjoyed with our dog. Thanks for a great holiday!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2023

• "This is an extremely comfortable, well-equipped cottage, very tastefully furnished."

  Lovely garden with distant views. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, very well equipped and spotless."

  Lovely gesture of Prosecco and a jug of milk in the fridge. And a lovely packet of biscuits to have with our first pot of tea. Everything we needed. We had a lovely stay here with my parents and the dogs

  Reviewed by Michaela5.0★Sep 2023

• "A perfect cottage for a relaxing break within easy reach of some great walking."

  Fitted out and furnished to a high standard. Well worth considering for second visit.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay , so much so within hours of being there , we’ve booked a return visit ."

  The property is so well decorated to a high standard with beautiful art works in a perfect setting . Wonderful walks , quiet and an absolute retreat . Thankyou , look forward to our next stay just before Christmas

  Reviewed by Ceri5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful property amazing setting, everything you could possibly need will certainly come again."

  Reviewed by Hetty5.0★Aug 2023

• "Excellent cottage."

  Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and fabulous garden for humans and dog to enjoy. Lovely walks right on the doorsteps. WiFi only worked in the bedrooms which was fine for the teenager.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very good , excellent facilities , good location , garden in front and behind."

  Would book again.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2023

• "A luxurious, stylish cottage, with lovely gardens,and fantastic views."

  Very private. Champagne, biscuits,milk, eggs on arrival. Could not ask for anything more!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2023

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