Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage

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A stone building with a wooden door, a barbecue grill, and a garden with flowers.
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a coffee table, and framed pictures on the wall.
A stone house with a snow-covered roof and a small garden.
A staircase with a stone wall, a wooden floor, and a blue wall with a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Westow, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Kirkham Priory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Howardian Hills
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Howsham Mill
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

+1
1 King Bed, 2 Cribs and 2 Child Beds

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

+2
2 Single Beds, 2 Cribs and 2 Child Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York

Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Milton Rooms and Malton Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Malton and Norton Golf Club and Cineworld York. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire Arboretum and Yorkshire Lavender. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Westow, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Kirkham Priory - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Howardian Hills - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Howsham Mill - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Castle Howard - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Malton and Norton Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Derwent - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brass Castle Brewery Taphouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza On the Square - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage ?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage on 6 Nov 2026 start from £672, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxuriously Restored Family Friendly 300 year old English Country Cottage located?

This family-friendly York cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Kirkham Priory and Howardian Hills. The Milton Rooms and Talbot Yard Food Court are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Great break, lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely cottage, beautifully equipped and in a superb location. Central to all the things in Yorkshire that we wanted to go and see! The property is quiet and peaceful and beautifully decorated. The host is really responsive and the welcome food basket is fabulous when you've driven a long way and need the basics. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2026
So glad to hear you had a wonderful day thank you very much for looking after our Cottage and wishing you all the best for your future travels!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage great holiday!

Beautiful cottage in lovely Yorkshire village. Cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. Our young grandchildren loved the childrens books and toys, unexpected but welcome extra. The welcome pack was very thoughtful and much appreciated. We would love to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
We are so pleased to hear you had a lovely time and enjoyed all the little extras we have at the cottage to ensure everyone, including the little ones have a great time! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage. Westow is the perfect base for visiting North Yorkshire with York, Malton and the coast all within easy reach. We loved the pub next door and the playground 5 minutes away and were able to cycle to nearby villages very easily on the quiet country roads. Natasha made everything very easy by ordering us daily milk deliveries, a veg box and a BBQ pack from the local butcher. The cottage was spotless and has everything you need for a week away. Her welcome hamper was a lovely touch and the kitchen has everything you need for cooking some meals. Our two year old twins loved visiting some of the local farms and attractions including Beetlebank farm, Piglets Adventure Farm, and Wolds's Way Lavendar fields with its miniature railway. A day trip to Whitby on a sunny day was a great addition and very easily reached too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend in a beautiful cottage

We had a wonderful time at the Yew Tree Cottage. The house has everything you need to have a nice relaxing time and also lots of fun for the children and there was everything we needed there for our toddler and baby. The lovely hamper that awaited us upon our arrival was a lovely touch. The little town of Westow is beautiful and the children's playground is excellent. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in a lovely Cottage

Had a great stay in the Yew Tree Cottage in Westow, been before and the second time didn't disappoint. The Cottage has everything you need for a luxurious stay and is extremely well equipped. Just a short drive from Malton and roughly 20 mins from York park and ride. It's a perfect place to stay for a holiday in Yorkshire. I couldn't recommend it enough. Correspondence with the owners was brilliant and couldn't be more helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Graham and so pleased to hear you had a great stay! We look forward to welcome you again soon. Natasha and Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully presented.

A lovely property and nicely prepared. Wanted for nothing. Great local pub and starting point for cycling and other activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, family friendly accommodation

Our 3rd stay in this beautifully presented, clean and well equipped property and it won’t be our last. The cottage has everything we could ask for catering for babies, toddlers and older children. Nothing is too much trouble for the owners who were very accommodating when we had to change last minute plans due to family illness. If there is anything you need for your little ones, just ask Natasha...chances are she’ll be able to provide it from bottle warmers to bed guards! The location is ideal with so much to do near by and an excellent gastronpub a couple of doors down. Easy access to York, beaches and other attractions. Thoroughly recommend a break at Yew Tree cottage!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in wonderful Westow!

We loved our stay at Westow Cottage. The place is immaculately presented and everything works perfectly - from the very well appointed kitchen to the super comfy beds. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous country cottage

We had a wonderful time at Yew Tree cottage and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit York and the surrounding areas. The cottage was immaculate, tastefully decorated, and had everything we could possibly want. Even toys were supplied for the children! Natasha was on hand to answer any questions prior to, and during, our stay, and the extra little touches such as the welcome hamper really made our stay special. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous country property superbly renovated

We were looking for a cottage stay near to york and other Yorkshire villages and one which was equipped to a high standard and we found just that in Yew Tree. Its owners attention to detail was outstanding and we really felt relaxed and well provided for. We were left a super hamper filled with lots of local produce and of an excellent quality. We were already looking at when we could return whilst we were still there. You won't be disappointed.
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10/10 Excellent

Great cottage, relaxing holiday

The cottage is lovely, and catered for all our needs. It was clean and as described. The location was great - lovely and quiet, yet we were only 10 minutes away from the nearest town (Malton). It was easy to access the coast and there was plenty to do locally - especially with a 3 year old! The pub a few doors down served lovely food. All in all a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage - would recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, comfortable cottage

We had a fantastic week with our 2 1/2 year old. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very well appointed and was a real home from home. Our toddler particularly enjoyed the large selection of books and toys. Natasha took a lot of time to understand our needs and all of the additional equipment we had discussed was duly provided. The ability to pre order meat, milk and newspapers was also a lovely touch - and the sausages were delicious! The takeaway service offered by the Blacksmiths Arms was excellent. I wish we had such a place at home! There was plenty in the local area to keep us occupied and we particularly enjoyed our trips to Castle Howard, Whitby and the National Railway Museum in York. I would recommend Yew Tree Cottage to friends and family without hesitation and would certainly stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Great Place to stay and relax

This was our third stay at Yew Tree cottage and each time has been a pleasure. The cottage is fantastic, has all amenities you could want and is in a lovely area with a great pub serving food less than 100 metres away. Great communications with the owners, who are really helpful and welcoming. Lots to do and visit in the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay in a perfect cottage

We had a lovely stay at Yew Tree Cottage, the cottage had everything we needed for a nice relaxing break. The welcome hamper was perfect as a cup of tea and a slice of cake was required after a long drive. It's situated just outside Malton and within a 20 minute drive to York. Malton is a lovely little town with a nice market and more than enough tea room / privately owned coffee shops. It has an Asda and Morrison in the town so no problem getting food provisions. The owners are more than helpful with any questions or queries that we had, and will do anything needed to ensure you have a relaxing break. We did not eat out locally but there is a pub a few doors down that has a good reputation, we also passed the pub near kirkham abbey which seemed popular. We would definitely recommend this cottage for a family stay. It's on our list of places to return to in the near future.
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8/10 Good

A midsummernight's dream

We spent a beautifull week in the Yew Tree Cottage. We enjoyed the welcome basket with the local products very much. The cottage is cute, with large bedrooms, very practical kitchen with all the toys you need, nice living and dining room. Unfortunately we only could dinner once in the garden because of the weather. We visited Yorkshire, Leeds, Castle Howard (*****), Fountains Abbey (*****), Durham, Ripon, Whitby, Scarborough.... We made our shopping in Malton and Norton, not far away from the cottage. The only things you can improve are: more plates (so you don't need to use the dish washer all the time), clear windows (we missed the view), 3 third bedroom in stead of the bureau. Robert, Eddy, Hilde, Greet Antwerp, Belgium
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Robert and family thank you so much for your valuable feedback. I am pleased to say that we have now updated the cottage and incorporated all your suggested improvements. There are now plenty of plates, crockery and cutlery, and the third room no longer has a sofa bed and desk area but has been converted into a luxurious third bedroom with 2 single beds which can be joined for a large double. Thank you again for your kind feedback and we hope to welcome you back to the cottage in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautifully apportioned and comfortable cottage

A beautifully apportioned cottage, with plenty of space for all the family. Set in a peaceful village just off the main roads Yew Tree Cottage is a great base to explore North Yorkshire. That is if you can tear yourself away from the comfort of the cottage. The owners have thought of everything you might need, the kitchen is well equipped and there is a huge range of DVD's, books and games for the children plus an office with Wi Fi should you need to work. With plenty of room for everyone including a spacious dining room, kitchen, lounge and study, which can also double up as a third bedroom. The bathroom includes a deep bath, perfect for a relaxing soak. Not forgetting a quiet reading nook on the landing. Unfortunately the weather meant we didn't make use of the garden but imagine that is a brilliant space for eating outside and BBQ's when warmer. We particularly enjoyed York, we recommend a visit to York's Chocolate Story, where we made our own chocolate lollies. Try and visit Betty's for the experience of afternoon tea, you will have to queue but it is well worth it. The Railway Museum is perfect for train enthusiasts, along with a trip on the North York Moors Steam train. We took the train from Levisham as it was difficult to park at Pickering. Castle Howard was another great day out and our children enjoyed Dalby Forest. There was so much to do we are hoping to visit again soon. We would throughly recommend a visit to Yew Tree Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage, everything catered for

Fabulous stay. Thanks to Natasha and Paul. The welcome hamper was filled with goodies, surprise milk at the door in the morning, the cottage is beautifully decorated with some really unique pieces! Great base for all the things to do in the area. Kid friendly too with lots of things provided to save on our packing
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