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2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly

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A historic church with a prominent steeple and large windows.
A patio with a round table and four chairs, a black umbrella, and a brick wall with a window.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a tiled backsplash, a stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a radiator, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a built-in washing machine, a sink, and a window with a view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Howardian Hills
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Hovingham
  • Place, Howardian Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly

A Grade II listed cottage sitauted in the heart of the pretty village of Hovingham an area of Outstanding natural beauty on the edge of the beautiful Howardian Hills. Accommodation is set over three floors - Cosy Lounge with log burner leads into a fully fitted kitchen/diner with adjoining Utility Room and shower room. Double Bedroom and bathroom on 1st floor with the a twin bedroom on 2nd floor - which is in loft space, so a narrow staircase and lower ceilings. with an extra childs bed

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No smoking any where in the property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please note departure is by 10am unless a later time requested previously
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Stag or Hen parties Dogs not to be left at any time in the property or in the garden. Dogs not allowed upstairs or on the furniture

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6462976
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

York

York is home to this cottage. National Trust Nunnington Hall and Helmsley Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Howard and Duncombe Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire Lavender and Yorkshire Arboretum. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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Hovingham

What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Castle Howard - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • York Minster - 36 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Shambles - 36 min drive - 32.4 km
  • York Christmas Market - 37 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 13 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boathouse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fitzroy Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mannion & Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroomed Cottage. Pet Friendly located?

This family-friendly York cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Howardian Hills and National Trust Nunnington Hall. Yorkshire Lavender and Yorkshire Arboretum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, host was great at communicating with us, very quick to respond. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a stunning little cottage. We absolutely loved our stay here and would 100% return if we plan to come back to the area. My children ranked it their favourite! Very close to Flamingo Land and North Yorks Moors Railway, perfect for trips to York or the Moors and located in a beautiful little village, next door to a very convenient local shop and close to the amazing Hovington Bakery. Belinda was very helpful and a great host. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

Wonderful cottage for a stay in a pretty English village/close to little grocery shop/bskery/restaurants. Cottage was very clean & beds super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Belinda was a lovely host and kept us always well informed
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home cottage-hovingham

We all loved in our stay in this lovely Yorkshire village, the accommodation was clean and had everything in the house we required. Close to York, we would highly recommend Home cottage in hovingham
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Fabulous 3 night stay at home cottage. Beautiful location and cottage with everything we needed for self catering. Belinda was so helpful and quick to respond to any questions. We would definitely recommend to other people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Cottage

We had a very enjoyable stay here. The property is perfectly placed to visit the area. It is very well equipped. Everything has been thought of by Belinda, who was very pleasant and easy to deal with. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Cottage was so welcoming

The property was as described and there was a lovely welcome basket waiting for us. The accommodation was comfortable and well appointed. The village of Hovingham had everything we neeeded and the people were all so friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Autumn Break

Hovingham an ideal location to visit this delightful part of Yorkshire. Enjoyed visits to Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall and Helmsley. Real bakery in village and well stocked shop next door made catering very easy. Cottage cosy and well equipped. Would be happy to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous cottage in a perfect location.

A gorgeous well equipped cottage in the most perfect location for visiting North Yorkshire! Clean, tidy and very well equipped the cottage had everything you could need and more. We had a lovely stay and the owners couldn't be more helpful. Plenty of lovely restaurants and pubs within a short drive, bike ride or brisk walk - including a couple of Michelin star ones too! We had a lovely week and hope to be back one soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you Dawn for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed Home Cottage and the surrounding area and we hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely well equipped country cottage

Very well equipped, beautifully furnished, lovely bed linens etc. Really nice spot in the centre of the village, 1 minute walk to the Worsley Arms hotel bar and a village shop next door but one. Very warm and welcoming property, pretty much everything had been thought of including a lovely welcome basket. Lots of pots and pans, utensils, etc. We loved every minute of the actual stay, including a little trip up the road to the beautiful Castle Howard. Would definitely recommend this for a quiet country stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming village, lovely cottage

Hovingham is a great location, close to lots of historic houses and towns and in the midst of beautiful countryside. And with a village shop next door, open almost all hours and selling seemingly everything you might need. The village market on the first Saturday of the month was a gem - especially the cake stall and the local butcher. The house was v comfortable, with an excellent kitchen and pantry - even has a freezer. Belinda was v helpful, sending on a tablet connector I'd left behind in the main bedroom. We thoroughly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good with some challenges

So many great things about this cottage. Great location, interesting layout, convenient dishwasher and laundry. But, unfortunately the second hand smoke was disgusting when we arrived. Belinda had the beautiful drapes cleaned. That helped but didn’t remove the smell. Belinda stopped communicating with us. The village is charming and we were able to take many day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beware the STAIRS

Delightfull little cottage but the stairs to the main bedroom are a little steep. The stairs to the top, 3 x single beds, are in my opinion NOT suitable for anyone except small and very mobile people. BEWARE.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es hat uns super im Cottage gefallen! Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und die Umgebung in Hovingham ist toll. Man kann herrliche Spaziergänge unternehmen und zum Park&Ride nach York fährt man 25 Minuten.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place

Lovely location
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and cosy in a great location

Couldn’t fault anything. We really enjoyed it. Well equipped cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Absolutely well equipped. A clean up after one week. We've enjoyed our holidays. The girls liked their bedroom in the attic very much. Perfect holiday home near the stunning landscape of the Moors and the Howardian Hills.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

A lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Everything was there for us. A lovely welcome pack was waiting, even including a treat for our dog. Although pub next door was closed there was a nice one a two minutes walk away. General store next door which had everything and a very nice bakery and cafe all situaated within minutes walk. Highly recommend this property and village. Chris Alli & Peanut
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage in gorgeous village.

The cottage is just lovely with a very secure garden for dogs. Lots of walks straight from the doorstep and heaps to see in the area. The village of Hovingham has a wonderful bakery and village shop next door has anything you need.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4 nights in Home Cottage

Lovely cottage located so close to many towns in all directions, we squeezed so much in during our time in Hovingham , Castle Howard, Malton, Pickering, Bridlington, Daley Forest and Thornton Le Dale all highlights
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Treat

Home Cottage was one of the best holiday cottages we have stayed, well equipped, very clean and very homely. Over all a perfect little get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cottage

Lovely little cottage in the centre of Hovingham, located close to the pub, hotel, shop and bakery. Cottage was very clean, everything we required and good welcome pack. Dog friendly with very useful walk across the fields from the pub car park. Would definitely be happy to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Escape to the County luxury style!

We loved everything about the cottage. It was cosy, equipped to a high standard and really well located in a beautiful village. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home from home

We really enjoyed our stay the property was clean and fresh and very comfortable the twin room does have tight and quite steep stairs the may need to be considered if agility is a problem, but master and bathroom are on the first floor and is not a problem at all situated within 1hrs drive of the local attractions the moors and the coast ,and set in a lovely village with bakery,shop, and 2 pubs ,plenty of walks for dogs one starts in the car park just outside the back gate
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

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