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Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)

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A stone building with a green door, ivy-covered walls, and a wooden picnic table outside.
A large stone building with a courtyard, surrounded by green fields and trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a stone wall in the background.
A rural landscape with a rainbow arching over a field, wooden fences, and trees.
A cozy living room with a plaid sofa, a fireplace, stone walls, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Howardian Hills

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Garden

Explore the area

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York, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Howardian Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North York Moors National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York

Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills, while Helmsley Arts Centre and National Trust Nunnington Hall are cultural highlights. Yorkshire Lavender and The Dutch House are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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York, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North York Moors National Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • York Minster - 48 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Shambles - 48 min drive - 44.2 km
  • York Christmas Market - 49 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Byland Abbey Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George & Dragon Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mannion & Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Duncombe Park, North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. Cleveland Way and Howardian Hills are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely clean cottage in a beautiful location. Perfect size for a family of 5 and a good base for exploring. Good star gazing at night too. Helen and Dave were very helpful hosts - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Great guests, made us feel welcome. Clean, cosy warm cottage with the most amazing views. Fantastic rural location. Great place to relax and unwind and enjoy some great walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thanks Ben , you were great guests , hope to see you again. Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful cottage in a perfect setting

I can honestly not recommend this cottage enough! Sproxton is a beautiful little village and this farm is such a peaceful setting. We (me and my husband) went away with my mum, brother and our 1 year old daughter. We were catered for regarding a high chair and cot and also a bath was provided. As well as being greatly equipped with all the essentials and more! The beds were so very comfortable and an added bonus for us, the cot fit perfectly into the built in wardrobe so meant we had ample room to walk around our bed. Thank you for such a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Half term fun

Great location, great host. Would definitely rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you Juliereally glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Dave and Helen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely cottage near to Helmsley.

The property was very clean, and the hosts were very friendly and helpful, generally being on hand most of the time. The tea, coffee and biscuits were very welcome after a long drive! The property was very convenient to Helmsley and Sutton Bank, and was within reach of many other places of interest. Having 2 dogs we particularly liked the available field to walk them in. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

Had a very enjoyable holiday at kirkdale cottage with my family. Owners were very helpful and pleasent to make our stay very enjoyable. Lovely clean accommodation with very comfortable beds and has a very cosy feel to it. Wi-Fi also available which came in very handy for my daughter. Great location also for Whitby scarborough and York. Overall a very enjoyable stay that I would recommend to anyone who fancies a break in the area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quaint cottage in quiet location

We spent 4 nights in Kirkdale Cottage during a cricket festival at Ampleforth. Very clean and well presented cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We originally booked to take our dog but due to heat decided against it. David and Helen were very thoughtful in providing bowls, towels and poo bags which would’ve been very helpful. Well located for exploring the local area and within an hour’s drive of the coast. Dalby Forest and Whitby a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place

Everything you could want from a self catering cottage our in the countryside. Really helpful owners. Especially good if you have dogs. Loved the exercise area. All well thought out and professionally run without being impersonal. We loved it. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. It was really nice to meet you and your family, hopefully we will see you again. Dave
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Comfortable

This is the first property we have stayed at that allows dogs.Signs to tell occupants to clear up dog mess is essential..we had a horrid experience one evening with some other dogs mess!The property is in need of some updating and could do with a good clean particularly the bedroom carpets. We had no DVD player ,no pantry items except for tea and one packet of biscuits and small bottle of milk.I do not count hotel style sachets of coffee,milk and sugar as pantry items as stated.A neighbour in one of the attached properties returned a cutting board to us that they had borrowed from the previous occupants that were their friends ,stating that they had swapted some untensils from cottage to cottage.Greater care needs to be taken preparing for new occupants to this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. All feedback is taken seriously and will be used to improve our cottages and services. We note your point about reminding visitors to clear up after dogs and will improve notices to visitors and provide prompts such as black dog bags. As the incident took place at night on grass away from the cottages and lighting, we did what we could which was to help clear up. This is the first such incident since we arrived and we have had 20+ dogs stay in our two cottages on our 3 acre property. We hope that the tremendous opportunities for walking your own party’s dog made up for this incident. As mentioned during your stay, we are undertaking a programme of updates and renovations early in 2019. The photographs on HomeAway were taken in summer 2018 and will be updated once new flooring, kitchens and log burners are added. We are disappointed to hear that you felt the cottage was not sufficiently clean as this has not been the experience of other recent guests and we had vacuumed thoroughly before your arrival. Pantry items were provided as per our listing “Fresh milk, tea bags, coffee sachets, sugar, salt, pepper” and as noted in our message prior to arrival these are provided to get you started on your self-catering holiday (and before a trip to the supermarket in nearby Helmsley or grocery delivery to the cottage). As you know we provide washing up liquid, cleaning materials, toilet roll and toiletries - as well as a tea caddy and biscuits. We had checked that all key utensils and kitchen equipment were in place before your arrival, precisely for the reason given when larger family groups stay in more than one cottage. There were three other chopping boards within the cottage. We advised you of the DVD player on arrival and offered to provide a replacement. As we live on site we are disappointed that you did not discuss your concerns with us; indeed during the chats we had with your group we thought that everyone was enjoying their stay.
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