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Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat

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A garden with a stone wall, a metal table, and two chairs.
A stone building with a tiled roof, two windows, a door, and ivy growing on the walls.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and wine glasses, with a bottle of wine and a vase of flowers.
Snowdrops in a garden with a windmill in the background.
A four-poster bed with a canopy, a nightstand with a lamp, and a plaid-patterned floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Howardian Hills

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Living area

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York

Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area. Duncombe Park and Helmsley Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills. Helmsley Arts Centre and Yorkshire Lavender are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, cycling and horse riding.
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York, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North York Moors National Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • York Minster - 51 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Shambles - 52 min drive - 44.6 km
  • York Christmas Market - 52 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Byland Abbey Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪George & Dragon Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mannion & Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat on 1 Feb 2027 start from £462, 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 Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Riccal Dale Cottage, Helmsley's Hidden Gem - a perfect dog friendly retreat 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely break

Beatiful lovation. Lovely property and grounds. Great hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Riccal Dale Cottage

A cosy & clean cottage in a perfect location. Very scenic & not far from anywhere you want to go. Very dog friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would recommend a visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful cottage

The cottage is nicely furnished and modern but has retained loads of charm. The hosts were relaxed and friendly and available if needed. The shower is rather compact but is perfectly adequate. We would reccommend a stay here anytime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay

This was perfect for two people, a beautI fully converted farm building in a beautiful country setting with stunning views gave really comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. Dave and Helen were really friendly hosts and able to give helpful advice about places to visit and also alternative local routes when the main road was closed for the duration of our stay. We enjoyed the cottage and the location so much, we booked again before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a lovely time

What a beautiful cottage in delightful surroundings. We had a lovely stay. The cottage was really clean and well appointed the log fire was great. Thank you Helen and Dave
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay

Everything was fine and exceeded expectation. Lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Helen and i are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully we will see you again in the future. Dave
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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