Yorkshire Holiday Cottages

Applewood Harome, Near Helmsley, Yorkshire

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21 guests have reviewed Applewood
We also have 53 Guestbook reviews, read them here   >

4 SEPTEMBER 2018

Everything from our welcome, the excellent hamper, the quality and comfort of the accomodation was excellent, So much care had been taken to make it all an ideal retreat it was a real pleasure to stay in the cottage. We were terribly sad to leave it.

26 JULY 2018

Warm welcome. Spotlessly clean. Well equipped.

4 JULY 2018

Clean, comfortable, beautifully appointed cottage in fabulous location. Friendly owners

2 JUNE 2018

Everything was Perfect !!!!!!!!!

29 MAY 2018

Cottage very comfortable and well furnished. Owners lived near by and were very helpful and friendly. Welcome pack superb.

28 MAY 2018

Lovely cottage. Perfect for two people. Exceptionally clean and the owners were lovely people. Anne's cakes are amazing. The area is so beautiful great for walking or just sightseeing. The village has two pubs/eateries both in the Michelin guide and one with a star and there is also a lovely pub 2 miles away. The market town of Helmsley is also 2 miles away and is well worth a visit

17 MAY 2018

The stable conversion has been beautifully done and is very comfortable. The village and surrounding countryside are lovely and the owners are very friendly and helpful.

26 MARCH 2018

Modern furnishings, modern kitchen and bathroom. Very thoughtfully equipped. Very generous hamper.
Very helpful friendly hosts.

12 DECEMBER 2017

Excellent location, great accommodation and very friendly reception. Welcome hamper outstanding.
Very convenient for local restaurants and wedding parties.
Would recommend.

24 NOVEMBER 2017

Had a most relaxing stay in a cottage where the owners had gone the extra mile.....have re-booked for next year!

27 NOVEMBER 2017

The lovely reviews for Applewood continue and we are so pleased that you have enjoyed your stay so much that you have booked again.  Thank you for your recommendation.

13 OCTOBER 2017

The property was beautiful and just what we anticipated. Exceptionally clean and very well furnished and equipped. The owners were very welcoming and nearby if you needed anything. Also the Welcome pack was just right with quality items and some local bread and cheeses, I'm a convert to Yorkshire Blue.

9 OCTOBER 2017

Excellent quality conversion in a lovely garden. Good location in a pleasant village. Super 'hamper' on arrival and on site hosts very pleasant and helpful.

The kitchen and bedroom areas were fine but the lounge area only has skylight windows, so no views out.

25 SEPTEMBER 2017

Cottage was an eye opener all rooms well equipped and spacious, the welcome hamper was very welcomed .
The host,s are just Great go there you will not be disappointed.

25 SEPTEMBER 2017

The best RR cottage yet. Top of RR standards, with Phil & Anne great attentive owners.

7 SEPTEMBER 2017

Well designed and equipped with charming owners in a good location for us and with 2 super restaurants nearby.

4 SEPTEMBER 2017

Applewood is a beautiful property with very welcoming hosts. We loved the homemade cake and the gardens. A perfect weekend,

29 JULY 2017

Property was only recently refurbished but was overall of a high standard and well equipped. Welcome basket was excellent as was the village and surrounding countryside. WIFI would be a bonus.

1 AUGUST 2017

From the owner ~ we are desperately trying to get broadband to the cottage, but have been bounced between BT and Openreach for last 6 weeks despite hours on the phone and many emails.

20 OCTOBER 2017

Update ~ We are delighted to report that Applewood now has WIFI.

17 JULY 2017

This is a newly completed and perfectly presented property with everything needed for a perfect stay. One of the very best we have encountered, reflecting the loving care that the most helpful owners have put into it. Thoroughly recommended.

18 JULY 2017

Applewood is a lovely new addition to our portfolio and we are really pleased that you liked it so much.

5 JUNE 2017

Beautiful accommodation and gardens. Attention to detail by the owners of this property was exceptional. Hamper provided was way beyond our expectations. Quality goods which were very much appreciated.

1 JUNE 2017

Applewood was a lovely, newly refurbished property in a wonderful location.
The house was small (perfect for 2) but had everything we could possibly want and was beautifully designed and decorated. Phil and Anne, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The freshly baked cakes on arrival were a special treat!

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From £353

Applewood is a pretty one bedroom cottage situated in the village of Harome within walking distance of the Michelin starred Star Inn and nestled between the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Ref: YO096

Mason's Cottage Ampleforth, Yorkshire

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3 guests have reviewed Mason's Cottage

20 AUGUST 2018

Still no appliance instructions, I reported this last time we stayed. TV is a mystery!
Parking not good, very difficult to reverse out especially when someone parks right at the entrance of the parking space for the cottage which seems to be all the time.

3 AUGUST 2018

Very good comfortable accommodation which was just enough for 2 people and our little dog.
Generally well equipped, but small saucepan (or small set of saucepans) for at least boiling eggs would have been useful.
The welcome hamper was excellent with a very comprehensive selection of goods to get us through the initial days.
TV coverage via use of the internet TV arrangement was not very good.

26 JULY 2018

The location was good a nice village. The cottage although was only for two people I found the kitchen area was on the small side the lounge was ok as was the bathroom but my main concern was the bedroom. Lack of hanging space we only had coat hooks no wardrobe which I was expecting. Also the hoover was in the room as were other cleaning items so this was not up to rural retreats standards. We have stayed in other rural retreats befor and hopefully we will stay again.

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From £399

This former stonemason’s workshop in the heart of the village of Ampleforth, has been beautifully renovated into a light and airy bolthole for two and a perfect base for exploring all of the beautiful countryside and coast of North Yorkshire.

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Ref: YO102

Keepers Lodge Thirsk, Yorkshire

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12 guests have reviewed Keepers Lodge

4 JUNE 2018

A lovely barn conversion with all that we needed for a lovely holiday

23 APRIL 2018

Lovely lodge. Nice and spacious. Unfortunately let down by the track to the property as it was basically one big pot hole.

30 APRIL 2018

Thank you for your feedback and I am delighted that you were so pleased with the lodge.   My apologies for the state of the track - so many tracks and lanes have suffered through the dreadful weather that we have had.  The owners of Keepers Lodge are set to take action to put it right. 

10 APRIL 2018

Lovely cottage and very generous hamper good location for thirst only small problem is the lane to the cottage very rough . Having said that a very enjoyable 3 night# spent

11 APRIL 2018

Thank you for your lovely feedback.  I am delighted that you had an enjoyable stay at Keepers Lodge.  Unfortunately with the dreadful weather that we have been having drives and lanes have been suffering accordingly.

14 SEPTEMBER 2017

Great place to stay. A little difficult to get hold of the owner to arrange pick up of the keys as she had a particularly busy week at home. Would stay again.

16 AUGUST 2017

home from home. absolutely gorgeous. just needs some drawers in the single bedroom and maybe a coffee table or some small end tables for drinks, maybe a side light for softer mood lighting as over head lights give me a headache. luxury 5*. truly loved it. the drive in is poor though and needs a sign.

24 JULY 2017

Didn't really see the housekeeper so felt it lacked the personal touch and the garden was not checked as dog poo was left by previous occupier.
Other than that excellent, clean and spacious accommodation in a beautiful rural location. So close to 5 stars!

13 JULY 2017

Amazing place everything you could possibly need Catherine has thought of everything. Thank you so much! The dog Rex had a great time too! Would definitely recommend and return.

14 JULY 2017

Wow.  What lovely feedback for Keepers Lodge.  We are delighted that you and Rex had a wonderful holiday.

26 JUNE 2017

The property itself was excellent. Clean, beautifully spacious and in full working order. A really lovely property. We were a little surprised at how close the property is to the owners home. The property has large, bi-fold doors which are fantastic but actually the property looks into the owners property. This didn't spoil our holiday at all but we didn't get any feeling of the position of the property from the property details.

23 JANUARY 2017

Lovely warm welcome. Beautiful property. Would return

17 JANUARY 2017

Might have been nice to see housekeeper - we felt we lacked the 'local knowledge' touch.

3 JANUARY 2017

Beautiful cottage exceptional quality and friendly owners. Perfect location to explore North Yorkshire

1 DECEMBER 2016

a lovely cottage, all new, lovely and clean, spacious, lovely kitchen

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From £305

Stay at this newly converted cottage in a peaceful rural spot only a short five minute drive from Thirsk. Keeper’s Lodge is the perfect base to explore North Yorkshire’s sweeping moorlands, scenic villages and popular market towns.

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Ref: YO095

Heather Cottage Gillamoor, Yorkshire

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23 guests have reviewed Heather Cottage
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30 JULY 2018

Beautiful cottage excellent location

13 JULY 2018

Comfortable, well equipped cottage with a delightful garden. Attention to detail evident.

13 JULY 2018

The cottage was extremely well appointed, the owner had taken a lot of care to make sure every little thing we would need was provided. Beautiful garden and house decor. Helpful friendly owner.

29 JUNE 2018

Well thought out, with everything working perfectly

19 JUNE 2018

Clean, lovely garden, good location. Rooms could be larger, but it's a cottage so don't expect huge rooms

4 JUNE 2018

The cottage was wonderful!
The images do not do it justice. Lovely decorated rooms with nice furniture. The kitchens and bathrooms were well stocked and the garden was absolutely beautiful!

Great location, right next to a nice village pub.

Our contact for the cottage, Jo, was really helpful.

16 MAY 2018

Well organised welcome. Great cottage, nice area, good weather!

16 OCTOBER 2017

Cottage was really comfortable and well looked after, Jo housekeeper very helpful and excellent location. Great pub next door with good food and reasonable priced.

9 SEPTEMBER 2017

This cottage is fabulous. The owner, Jo has made sure that everything you need is provided. The welcome basket is truly wonderful. The cottage is situated in a idyllic peaceful little village. Great base to explore the North York Moors. Cannot say enough about this lovely cottage. Gold star recommendation from our family!

14 SEPTEMBER 2017

What wonderful feedback for lovely Heather Cottage. Thank you so much.

22 AUGUST 2017

Schoon en goed uitgerust huis. Uitgebreide welkomstmand. Mooie omgeving.

23 AUGUST 2017

Bedankt voor uw mooie feedback. We zijn verheugd dat u genoten van uw verblijf in Heather Cottage.

24 JUNE 2017

Excellent holiday cottage in great location. Well equipped, very comfortable and lovely welcome hamper!

8 MAY 2017

We're glad you had a lovely time at Heather Cottage. The cottage offers so many lovely things and the owner wants her guests to thoroughly enjoy their time there. Thank you for your recommendation, we look forward to welcoming you back again. 

5 JUNE 2017

Cosy and comfortable for two. Spotlessly clean and well appointed. Loved the fresh flowers on arrival and the well supplied welcome hamper. Heather cottage also has a very pretty garden.

17 MAY 2017

Very comfortable cottage. Certain small details (e.g. bigger TV, more powerful shower) might be worth investing in. Housekeeper Jo was very helpful and friendly.

29 JUNE 2017

We are glad you foundthe cottage comfortable and were made to feel welcome.  We appreciate yourfeedback.  There is a now a new 32"smart TV at the cottage (as well as good WiFi).  The electric shower has also been replaced. We hope to welcome you back to Heather Cottage in the future. 

19 FEBRUARY 2017

Certainly not up to the standard expected of a Rural Retreats property and not worth nearly £500 for two nights there in December. The kitchen floor is filthy all over, but is especially bad near the cooker and sink: it looks like very old grease that has become black with dirt over time. It was freezing in the kitchen and the downstairs toilet, which didn't have a light bulb that worked. Two sections of the toaster didn't work. The bedrooms were very warm (there are storage heaters upstairs) and the beds comfortable. Both had good ensuites (one with a bath, the other with a shower).

8 MAY 2017

Thank you for reviewing your stay at Heather Cottage. I am sorry that you experienced some housekeeping shortfalls. The owner of the cottage would have visited during your stay to rectify them had they been made aware. They have replaced the toaster and the light bulb and cleaned the kitchen floor. I am glad that you found the bedrooms and en suites comfortable

9 FEBRUARY 2017

Water pressure terrible- not great for our guests in the twin room especially. A pump really is needed! Sadly we won't be returning as always look for a dog friendly cottage.
The cottage was well equipped and very cosy with the woodburner.

8 MAY 2017

A little note from the owner: We are pleased that you found the cottage well equipped and cosy, but sorry you felt the water pressure was unacceptable. Maintaining the character of a country cottage while meeting modern-day demands is always a balancing act. The water flow to all the sinks is normal, the hand-held shower is adequate and a decent bath takes ten minutes or more to run, which may not suit everyone. The water flow in the kitchen has been vastly improved. This cottage is having a trial without dogs but I am sure Rural Retreats look forward to welcoming you to one of their dog-friendly properties in the future.

1 DECEMBER 2016

Very comfortable and well equipped.

28 NOVEMBER 2016

Heather Cottage is a well equipped holiday cottage and was clean and comfortable. However.......the hot water supply to the rear ensuite bath, the front ensuite shower and the kitchen sink was nothing less than disgraceful. It took 20 minutes to run 1" (yes....one inch) of hot water in the bath. Considering the price we paid for this cottage for the weekend I would not book this property again until assured that this problem has been fixed. This is unacceptable and from a previous comment in the visitor book, this problem has been highlighted before....and clearly not addressed. It is not unreasonable to expect a hot bath/shower in November.

8 MAY 2017

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Heather Cottage. We are sorry to learn the issues you were having with the hot water. I have been in touch with the owner and she explained that the tap in the middle of the bath has to be on the correct setting fully (ie. shower/bath) and then the hot water flow will work as normal. This has been tested this morning by the owner. Regarding the pressure, the owner is looking into options to improve the hot water flow to the kitchen and is also considering fitting in a pump but noise could be an issue. It is a pity that you didn't contact the housekeeper during your stay as this issue could have been resolved.

24 AUGUST 2016

I thought it was very average and the downstairs needed updating ! Not up to the usual standard for rural retreats although location was fab

8 MAY 2017

Thank you for your review.  I'm sorry that you felt the ground floor of the cottage needs updating. Heather Cottage is cosy and comfortable especially after a long walk in the countryside.

27 JUNE 2016

It was very nice, lovely quiet village. Very well appointed, clean cottage

14 JUNE 2016

Housekeeper hard to get hold of when phoning for key details - had to try 3 times to get a response but this was probably because she was at work. The Welcome pack was excellent - request for stronger coffee was met - could not fault the cottage. Exceptionally well equipped. This was our second visit as we had enjoyed the first one so much

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From £353

This fine cottage has been lovingly refurbished to keep its charm while offering modern comforts. Situated in the unspoilt village of Gillamoor, it is an excellent base for walking and cycling in the North York Moors National Park.

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Ref: YO090

Librarian's Cottage Coneysthorpe, Yorkshire

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13 guests have reviewed Librarian's Cottage

16 AUGUST 2018

We had a fabulous time at the Librarian's Cottage! It was so charming and the little village delightful. We so appreciated how well stocked it was; the hamper was a welcome to some weary travelers as were the lovely the toiletries. I hope we can return for a longer stay at some point. We did not get to see all of that lovely area or spend nearly enough time enjoying the beautiful Castle Howard.

31 JULY 2018

We had a wonderfull time in the cottage and the garden. The Surroundinge where beautiful

15 JULY 2018

An excellent cottage in its original layout with all the modern conveniences. Perfect for us to experience a quintessential English home with lots of character. Great quiet location close to Castle Howard with lovely neighbours.

6 JULY 2018

Some safety issues here. Low beams, I banged my head twice, as did our son. Anyone above 5ft 8in would have a problem. After a week you develop a permanent stoop.

18 AUGUST 2018

Thank you for your feedback. Like so many of our old cottages Librarians does have low beams and we have put this on the web page.

10 MAY 2018

Lovely cottage and would 100% go back.

1 MAY 2018

Very comfortable and generally well-equipped. But we would have liked a warning about the low beams given that one of us is 6' 3" and kept banging his head. We were also surprised there was no can opener, no water jug, no spare kitchen roll and not enough kindling and fire lighters for the logs that were provided.

20 APRIL 2018

Needs another proper comfortable chair. Windows don’t open could be a fire risk. Beds very very comfortable.

20 APRIL 2018

My wife spoke to one of your staff about the fact that the kitchen equipement was deficient, andthe fact that neither bathroom doorf could be locked.

24 NOVEMBER 2017

Perfect and welcoming cottage. Wonderful location and setting. Everything we wanted and hoped for. Very well equipped and comfortable

28 SEPTEMBER 2017

Mislead by property description,the garden is shared and not secluded occasional random folk walking their dogs !
The 2 nd bedroom is suitable for children or 1 adult only
The property is overpriced
The cottage is well appointed generally,lovely location
Castle Howard staff did their best to put things right
Disappointed with rural retreats offer of compensation i.e. Discount off future holiday with them customer loyalty is not taken into consideration
We curtailed our holiday By one day
THe information on the web is now accurate

25 OCTOBER 2017

Thank you for your review which we were very disappointed to read as all our other guests have loved Librarian's Cottage.  The parking spaces at the back of the property are shared with the neighbours however the garden is very much Librarians.  The second bedroom now has a 5' zip and link bed which can convert to two single beds.

25 SEPTEMBER 2017

Lovely cottage, beautifully furnished and a fantastic welcome hamper. Love that it is dog friendly and the dog loved the garden with a stream.

11 SEPTEMBER 2017

Really beautifully appointed property: clean, pretty, well stocked with helpful items and very nice atmosphere. The addition of a welcome hamper is invaluable. Thank you

4 SEPTEMBER 2017

Whilst it was a lovely cottage we thought some of the kitchen facilities were rather basic.
Also could do with a music system of some sort such as a wireless Bose to add a bit of something.
A supply of DVDs may work too

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From £425

This pretty stone cottage is situated in the Castle Howard Estate village of Coneysthorpe. With two cosy wood burning stoves and furnished with items from Castle Howard itself, and carefully chosen modern furnishings, the cottage is perfectly appointed. A picturesque garden with trickling stream the perfect place to relax after a day exploring the region.

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Ref: YO098

Galatea Whitby Lighthouse, Nr Whitby, Yorkshire

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36 guests have reviewed Galatea
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17 AUGUST 2018

The Lighthouse cottage is a fabulous location - did not disappoint at all for that 'different' cottage location. Breathtaking views and peace and quiet.
The cottage itself is also very well equipped and decorated.

26 JULY 2018

As on previous occasions the cottage provided a comfortable and peaceful location to be based at. The ideal coastal position without having to get in the car each day!

20 JULY 2018

cottage clean,well presented, welcome hamper very good, housekeeper very friendly.Only suggestion Curtains could be thicker or blackout blinds in the bedrooms.

6 JULY 2018

Lovely cottage, excellent location, very clean and well stocked. Welcome basket lovely.

Three suggestions
1. Thicker curtains in the master bedroom as the current ones don’t keep out any light
2. Change single bed in single room to a queen
3. Most importantly get rid of that horrendous fake fire.

2 JULY 2018

A great location could not have been better, love the seagull

4 JUNE 2018

Excellent to be so close to the sea in working lighthouse complex ...
...fantastic welcome hamper... a wonderful please to stay

1 JUNE 2018

excellent cottage, great location

14 MAY 2018

Absolutely wonderful! Appart from its stunning location, we were welcomed with an amazing hamper (which was not expected!), beautiful decor and the whole cottage was spotless. The housekeeper was very friendly and helpful. In fact the only problem was that I couldn't stay a lot longer! We'll definately be visiting again. Thank you.

21 FEBRUARY 2018

Excellent cottage and a very high standard which is classic Rural Retreats. Perfect in every way.

13 FEBRUARY 2018

Wonderfully isolated location, well appointed and maintained cottage situated in an outstandingly beautiful area.

15 JANUARY 2018

The holiday cottage was wonderful. The views were amazing. Welcome hamper was a lovely treat. No problem with taxis picking us up and dropping us off in Whitby Centre (only 5 minute ride). Would definitely stay here again.

13 OCTOBER 2017

Nice property. Very quiet location. No broadband service (maybe a good thing!). Good walks along coastal path. Clean and comfortable. Kitchen very well equipped.

18 SEPTEMBER 2017

We stayed in Galatea - cottage attached to Whitby lighthouse. A beautiful spot if a little off the beaten track. However there was everything you need for a perfect stay.

17 SEPTEMBER 2017

A cosy, comfortable cottage with everything you could ever need.

18 AUGUST 2017

The lighthouse house is in a beautiful location with stunning views. Very peaceful. I would have given 5 * if there was a wifi. Because there's no signal to plan a day ahead was difficult as we could not use the internet to research the area fully.

16 AUGUST 2017

such a nice and peaceful location

3 AUGUST 2017

An excellent cottage in the perfect location. This was our 6th visit to Galatea.

4 AUGUST 2017

The best recommendation of all - 6 visits to Galatea!

22 JUNE 2017

Brilliant location in a comfortable and secure environment. Everything as stated on website. We much enjoyed the welcome basket.

22 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your lovely review of Galatea.

14 JUNE 2017

Very pricy but worth paying for the amazing location and history. Great welcome hamper. We booked the adjoining cottage too and sadly there were some issues with that one which took the shine off the trip, but Galatea was fine.

14 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your feedback.  We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Galatea.

10 JUNE 2017

Excellent location. Matched description. Loved the proximity to the coastal path, easy to walk into Whitby. Abundant wildlife, particularly the roe deer, and the kittiwakes on the cliff top

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From £547

This attractive cottage on the Whitby Lighthouse site has sitting room, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom and shower room. Features include oil central heating, electric woodburner, electric hob and oven.

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Vanguard Whitby Lighthouse, Nr Whitby, Yorkshire

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39 guests have reviewed Vanguard
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22 JULY 2018

The place is stunning. We have a fabulous stay.

We did not manage to contact Wendy to give her back the keys, so we hope we left the house to her liking.

19 JULY 2018

The holiday gone was superb just a little dispointed you couldn’t visit the light house

17 JULY 2018

The accomodation was excellent with everything that we required in it for our stay and the welcome hamper was a very good bonus and showed how much you care about your guests.
Wendy the cleaning lady was really nice and very helpful when we required setting up the television.
The views were stunning. thank you we will book our holiday again with Rural retreats. MR J BARNETT

25 JUNE 2018

Wonderful location.
Some small niggles, the shower in the shower room was never more than tepid. Could have done with more cutlery etc as had to wash up ( or put on a not full dish washer) too often.

11 JUNE 2018

The directions to the house were not very clear because the signs that mark the turning down to the property have changed. The key safe was a bit awkward at first, but after that everything was fine. We had a great time in a very comfortable, beatifullly situated place.

1 MAY 2018

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Accommodation had every thing we needed

11 APRIL 2018

We had a lovely stay, it was comfortable, relaxing and well equipped for our needs. Views are amazing and great for walking on the cliff tops into Whitby. Dogs are welcome, which is a bonus.

30 MARCH 2018

A lovely cosy cottage. Amazing location.

9 JANUARY 2018

We enjoyed our holiday very much as it is always a special experience to stay in a lighthouse cottage. However, we feel that the garden of the property should be securely enclosed for dogs as there is currently a passage way from the parking area to the garden which does not have a gate. Given the proximity of the cottage to very steep cliffs, this means that it is dangerous to let ones dog off the lead in the garden, which is a great pity.

We also feel that there should be a sign for the cottages on the lane leading off Hawsker Lane as we got quite lost looking for it on our day of arrival. We ended up going a long way down the wrong lane which turned out to be a farm track full of pot holes without easy turning places. In fact, at one point we thought that our car was going to get stuck in the deep mud.

On a minor note, one of the bulbs in the kitchen lights was not functioning and we couldn't find a bulb to replace it with.

7 NOVEMBER 2017

Great position, relaxing view of the sea. Good kitchen facilities. Shower room good - needs a small stool in there.
Decor getting a little tired.
Need a clear instruction about how to use the TV and DVD player.

8 NOVEMBER 2017

Thank you for your review.  The kitchen and bathroom at Vanguard are currently being replaced and there will be further redecoration at the property in January. 

16 OCTOBER 2017

Cottage actually filthy, looked clean at first but actually filthy, quite surprised at this as brochures etc state "we need time to prepare your holiday home to prestine condition"
Keys 4pm........ depart 10am....... give me those hours and it WOULD be back to Highest standards

28 SEPTEMBER 2017

I loved the house - what is there not to love? The high cliff-top position, the comfortable house, the stunning views out over the sea, the fresh air, the quiet... and a lighthouse.
Everything was clean and lovely when we arrived, there was a good selection in the welcome hamper, everything worked well.
I often don't want to leave when we stay at Rural Retreats properties and this was no different - I could have stayed there ... I was going to say forever and yes, I could have moved in.

28 SEPTEMBER 2017

What a perfect review - thank you so much.  We are delighted that you had a wonderful holiday at Vanguard.

18 SEPTEMBER 2017

Wonderful location coupled with a high degree of comfort.

17 JULY 2017

Stayed in much better properties with you that were much better and cheaper your paying for the location which is lovely but the cottage a let down

19 JULY 2017

I am so sorry that you feel that the cottage was a let down and I am investigating your complaint.

11 JULY 2017

Excellent venue and lovely welcome pack . Bonus being dog friendly. Although I agree the garden furniture needs replacing this did not spoil our fabulous stay at the lighthouse . Highly recommend for a holiday break . Something different

5 JULY 2017

Cottages and grounds were stunning. However, the garden furniture was of unacceptable standard, old and in need of repair or replacement and several of the chairs were unsafe/unusable. When you pay so much for a stunning outlook the outdoor furniture should be of a high standard. This needs rectifying urgently.

6 JULY 2017

Thank you for your lovely comments about Vanguard.  We are extremely sorry about the outside chairs and, having spoken to Trinity, new outdoor furniture has now been approved for the site.

14 JUNE 2017

Nice cottage, amazing location, great welcome hamper. However, tv had no satellite reception and was useless, dangerous loose patio slab and lots of broken patio chairs were disappointing given the high price.

14 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your feedback.  We are pleased that you liked the cottage and the hamper and you thought the location was amazing.    I am extremely sorry about the tv reception and the broken slab and I have highlighted these issues with Trinity.  The patio chairs are now being replaced and thank you for highlighting this issue for us.

12 JUNE 2017

Property was of poor quality, and Customer service appalling.

14 JUNE 2017

This has been resolved directly.

1 JUNE 2017

Outside area could be improved. A DAB and WiFi would enhance experience further

7 MARCH 2017

Very comfortable. Hamper appreciated. Warm & clean. Fantastic location.

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No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £547

This attractive cottage on the Whitby Lighthouse site has sitting room, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom and shower room. Features include oil central heating, electric wood burner, electric hob and oven.

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Ref: YO030

Lime Kiln Farmhouse Coneysthorpe, Yorkshire

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6

Sleeps

3

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Dogs

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £547

This 18th century stone Farmhouse with its own private enclosed garden is situated in the Castle Howard Estate village of Coneysthorpe. Perfectly placed in rural North Yorkshire; the North York Moors National Park, Yorkshire Coast and medieval city of York are all easily accessible.

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Ref: YO104

The White House Little Weighton, Cottingham, Yorkshire

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12 guests have reviewed The White House
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1 AUGUST 2018

The White House was delightful, blending historical cottage details with all the modern comforts. We found it extremely charming and comfortable; really a pleasure to "come home" to. The kitchen was very well-equipped with everything we needed for family meals and entertaining. We appreciated the wine and food items (fresh bread, butter, tea) provided at the beginning of our stay. The house felt very cosy while having ample room for us to host a large family group without feeling crowded. The house was very clean and well-maintained. The ducks on the pond next door were a treat to watch!

Some very minor suggestions to make things even better: more towels please; dishwasher bottom rack needs repair or else an explanation as to how to use it (we could not figure out how to make it hold plates etc); bathtub stopper needs to be fixed or replaced; fans in bathrooms upstairs can be annoying at night as they run for a long time after the light is turned off; living room windows appeared able to be opened but were stuck shut.

6 JUNE 2018

Surpassed our expectations. So peaceful, loved sitting in the garden. All the furnishings and decor were fabulous.

14 MAY 2018

This cottage was just perfect, we had a wonderful time over the bank holiday weekend .
It’s immaculatly clean, in an excellent location right in the heart of a picturesque village and within walking distance of a good local pub.
We spent some quality time shopping in Beverley , returning back to this quality cottage as I said “ just perfect “

10 APRIL 2018

Lovely well appointed property but is situated on a busy road and the almost constant road noise made it difficult to sleep and relax.

22 FEBRUARY 2018

Great cottage, very relaxing

6 DECEMBER 2017

excellent house, very comfortable, sort of place we will use again as it is easy to reach the moors and the coast.

7 NOVEMBER 2017

Lovely comfy & spacious cottage with great kitchen diner for eating meals in (but could have done with a couple of casseroles for the oven!). Really warm in October so never needed the the open fire in the kitchen! The village pub made us very welcome. Great location just off the Hull by-pass with easy access to city centre attractions, Beverley, the Wolds & the coast. Will definitely consider returning.

6 NOVEMBER 2017

Beautiful, clean and well equipped. Near to a very good pub/restaurant. Very convenient for Hull, Beverley and walking in the Yorkshire Wolds.

23 FEBRUARY 2017

The holiday cottage was beautiful and catered well for our break. The arrival pack was much appreciated.

16 JANUARY 2017

The cottage had everything you could think of! Beautifully presented, lovely location. I can't wait to have another excuse to book it.

1 SEPTEMBER 2016

Lovely cottage, well furnished, good location, very clean and well maintained
Owner very helpful
Would highly recommend, and hope to stay there again

26 AUGUST 2016

Lovely well equipped cottage. Would definitely use again
Excellent joining instructions
Only quibble was lack of toiletries in en-suite bathroom

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6

Sleeps

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £547

Located in the small village of Little Weighton close to Beverley on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, this spacious property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite, close to the coast at Scarborough (30 miles).

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Ref: YO092

Prospect House Ampleforth, Yorkshire

New Property

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8

Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Dogs

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £871

Prospect House is a handsome, three storey family home with wonderful views of the so-called Gilling Gap from the first floor. Ampleforth is positioned on the edge of the North Yorks Moors, offering a perfect location from which to explore the beautiful countryside and coast of North Yorkshire.

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Ref: YO103

RedRoofs Aislaby, Near Whitby, Yorkshire

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5 guests have reviewed RedRoofs
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16 JULY 2018

Beautiful house with a great terrace and fantastic views. Everything you need is provided and the welcome hamper is superb. The only minor gripe I would have is that the bed in the room we had could be better in terms of comfort and construction.

1 JULY 2018

lovely property and excellent service from Rural Retreats

10 APRIL 2018

Downstairs rooms (lounge and kitchen/dining room) very comfortable and well equipped. Bedrooms upstairs lack hanging space for clothes and towels, otherwise very good.

19 MARCH 2018

Lovely stay at Redroof Cottage. Gorgeous views, and modern spacious house. Very comfortable stay, will definitely return in the future.

19 FEBRUARY 2018

Excellent property great location and spectacular views would definitely visit again

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8

Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1

Dogs

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £729

RedRoofs, with its stunning views over the Esk Valley and situated within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, is a spacious home ideally suited for family holidays or a weekend getaway for a group of friends. Within easy access of the village pub, and Whitby only a short drive away.

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Ref: YO099

Riverside Farm Cottage Kirby Mills, Kirkbymoorside, Yorkshire

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6 guests have reviewed Riverside Farm Cottage
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17 AUGUST 2018

Absolutely excellent! Everything was thought of! A brilliant stay!

13 AUGUST 2018

A beautiful and very comfortable cottage with lots of thoughtful extras, like the binoculars and telescope for watching the birds and wildlife, and kitchen timers for cooking. The hosts are lovely and very friendly and were keen to ensure we had a perfect stay. There was an amazing welcome hamper on arrival too. I would definitely recommend going!

9 JULY 2018

Outstanding place and marvelous people looking after their hosts!!! Looking forward to travelling back to Yorkshire in order to visit them again!!!! Fully advisable ....

22 JUNE 2018

Our stay at Riverside Farm Cottage was better than expected. We were worried about the location, but it exceeded our expectations. The countryside is so beautiful and there are great hikes and amazing villages everywhere. The house was super clean and well furnished. The beds were comfortable, the water pressure was great, the appliances are high end, and the sitting room is full of games, books, movies, and other vacation essentials. The gardens are full of wildlife. There are rabbits, wild grouse, pheasant, kingfisher and more. It is obvious that this home is a passion project for Trevor and Trish and not just an investment. They are super responsive and clearly care about their guest's comfort. My son left a postcard and they sent it to us! Amazing. We have rented vacation homes for 20 years and they are exactly what we hope for in a host and a home. We were 4 adults and 4 children. We had plenty of space. I would recommend this home to anyone and would rent this home again if we are fortunate enough to return. Thanks so much for a perfect stay.

15 JUNE 2018

The cottage was lovely and in an beautiful, idyllic setting - sheep and pheasants seen from the windows and back garden; on a curve in the River Dove; and a short walk from the lovely village of Kirbymoorside. Our hosts were wonderful people who were helpful in suggesting things to do in the immediate and more distant area. There was a generous welcome basket waiting for us as well as other thoughtful amenities including umbrellas. The house itself was perfect for us - we didn't want to leave! We will definitely plan to stay there again the next time we are in the area.

4 JUNE 2018

Very warm welcome from friendly and helpful owners . Excellent welcome pack and clean and well appointed property . Ideally situated for various attractions in North Yorkshire .

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8

Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £547

Riverside Farm Cottage situated beside the River Dove offers a stunning secluded break with uninterrupted views across natural farmland. The attractive market town of Kirkbymoorside on the edge of the North York Moors National Park is only a few minutes away on foot.

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Ref: YO101

The Limes Coxwold, Yorkshire

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7 guests have reviewed The Limes
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8 JUNE 2018

Very well equipped, seamed like they had thought of most things. Very generous welcome hamper. Only problem was none of the eight of us found any of the beds that comfortable. Which took the edge of our stay

24 MAY 2018

We were fortunate enough to book The Limes at two days’ notice. I can only say we were absolutely delighted. Everything about our stay there was excellent........even the weather obliged.
The house was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. The hamper was more than generous. Though the location was somewhat remote we found everywhere we wished to visit was easily accessible. It was exactly the break we were looking for.

22 FEBRUARY 2018

Beautiful house, spotlessly clean, very warm and comfortable, and the best equipped rental I have ever stayed in. Such lovely soft furnishings that I actually checked out labels to see where I can buy similar. Easy access to York, Helmsley and Castle Howard. Out of 5 nights we ate three times at the Durham Ox in Crayke - superb steaks. Thank you to The Limes owners for sharing their beautiful house.

10 OCTOBER 2017

Wonderful house, plenty of room for all with space to escape from each other if needed.
Only suggestion would be better demarkation of the front garden pond as once its dark its very difficult to visualise.

12 OCTOBER 2017

Thank you for your lovely feedback for The Limes.  I have passed your suggestion on to the owners.

12 SEPTEMBER 2017

Lovely house, well stocked with bed linen, towels etc. Good location. But pricey though!

19 AUGUST 2017

Great property. Really well equipped and a great space for children and grandparents alike. Lovely to have the pub and tea room in such close proximity. Would definitely come back

24 JULY 2017

Great addition to the Rural Retreats catalogue. Very spacious property with plenty of facilities and outdoor areas. Very good location as well.

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8

Sleeps

4

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £729

This beautiful eight guest property is ideal for families ready to explore everything North Yorkshire has to offer. Coxwold is on the doorstep of both a National Park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is in easy reach of Thirsk, Helmsley and York.

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Ref: YO097

Hillside Farm Littlebeck, Whitby, Yorkshire

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26 guests have reviewed Hillside Farm
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2 JULY 2018

We had a fantastic time at hillside farm. The house is amazing inside with everything done to a very high standard. The location is very rural but only a short drive to Whitby and robin hoods bay. The view from the house which we enjoyed whist having tea outside of the rolling hills and the sea is stunning. Can't wait to return.

14 JUNE 2018

Not enough kitchen or toilet rolls, however that is only a small grumble. Overall the farmhouse is a lovely place to stay in a fabulous location. We had a great time, the children loved it. I would stay there again.

19 APRIL 2018

Hi, we had the most wonderful stay @ Hillside Farm, the house is stunning, scenery @ the house and surrounding area wonderful
the only negative which I do feel worth a mention is we pulled up at the farm @ 12noon and asked the housekeeper present if we could pop some meat into the fridge (I fully appreciate we were not due until 4pm), unfortunately her displeasure was clearly visible in her tone and mannerism, indeed she rolled her eyes at me. It took all of 4 minutes to go into the house , pop the meat into the fridge and leave by which time I think she realised she had been a little rude as she then tried to make pleasant conversation unfortunately her first impression did not make a good one......

19 APRIL 2018

Thank you for your lovely comments about Hillside Farm.  We are, however, extremely disappointed to read about the welcome that you received.  Knowing the housekeeper, as we do, we are absolutely certain that it would have been a complete misunderstanding and she was taken by surprise.  I am extremely sorry, though, that you were given a bad first impression.

16 JANUARY 2018

Hillside farm was the perfect place for our extended family of 10 to spend four nights over the New Year period. The house was extremely comfortable and very well equipped with plenty of high quality furnishings, crockery and glasses etc. The beds were very comfortable again with high end bedding. Holly the housekeeper was very helpful with any questions or problems that arose. The location of Hillside farm is very rural with stunning views to Whitby and the sea and the access lanes are quite steep and narrow so need to be used with caution. Can highly recommend Hillside farm and would not hesitate to return.

7 NOVEMBER 2017

Totally gorgeous house, even better than we had hoped.

8 NOVEMBER 2017

Once again a lovely review for Hillside Farm.  Thank you so much.

6 NOVEMBER 2017

Fabulous place to stay . Photo's don't do the view justice- its magnificent. Very happy with the Farm - very high standard - would happily book again

6 NOVEMBER 2017

It was a great family house, superb for entertaining! Very well presented and the initial hamper etc was most welcome.

24 JULY 2017

Wonderful location and property - contained everything that was needed and more, in excellent style, comfort, space and ambience. Stunning views too.
Only quibble was that the downstairs bedroom did not have an opening external window/door which meant it was a little musty.
Also I recommend some highlight tape on the small step in to the back larder with the big fridge - couple of us (absent minded adults) tripped on that.
Great holiday tho', thoroughly enjoyed by all.

8 JUNE 2017

The location was fabulous with stunning views. Hillside Farm was a great property, well appointed and a great place for a family holiday. There were 10 in our group including 4 children but it had plenty of space so we wern't on top of each other. I would recommend it and hope to book it again.

13 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your lovely recommendation for Hillside Farm.  We look forward to booking a holiday for you there again.

27 MARCH 2017

Lovely property and location, ideal for family gathering. Addition of shower in family bathroom was appreciated - property info on line needs updating.

1 MARCH 2017

Facilities as described and impeccable

5 NOVEMBER 2016

Need to review arrival directions, no yellow road covering. Larger signage at gate would help. Cottage amazing but needs stair carpet looking at as fraying and worn which could prove dangerous

25 OCTOBER 2016

Extremely underwhelmed with the cleanliness of the property. Couldnt help but feel we were being fobbed off with the 'turn the wifi off and on' to get it to work (needless to say this did not work.) Also, the stay was not helped with an unwanted rodent taking up home in the attic, most nights we were kept awake with the noise above us. A note was left about this, and we atleast expected some form of apology- perhaps an email or phone call from the property owners!! Poor.

5 SEPTEMBER 2016

The cleanliness of the house was very poor, mould and mildew in the shower and utility room, overflowing litter bins, poor electrics, inadequate shower facilities and dangerous carpets on the stairs.

24 AUGUST 2016

Overall very good, but the (many) Windows need to be cleaned.

26 JULY 2016

Very good, but not quite excellent, property. The ground floor bedroom and bathroom had a damp smell, probably due to poor ventilation. We enjoyed Whitby very much. The property is in a very good location and the view from the property is lovely.

19 JULY 2016

The house was immaculate! Rooms were very comfortable and welcoming. Small problem with bathroom having carpet material on floor becoming wet from shower. This was difficult to avoid!

13 JULY 2016

Fantastic location, didn't see the housekeepers which I much prefer but Holly made clear she was around if we needed anything. A fantastic holiday was had by all!

All you may want to consider is a warning re steep roads for access and egress. Not a problem for any of us but some may find their cars can't handle it.

22 JUNE 2016

The cottage was beautifully clean, with a large, very well stocked welcome hamper on arrival.

28 APRIL 2016

Great cottage, nice and clean, lovely welcome hamper thank you.
Puzzled why the large bathroom has such a tiny shower cubicle for 8 people to use. The upstairs ensuite had no shower either (only a bath)which was not clear in advance and disappointed our guests. Overall I would recommend it.

Guestbook (14)

10

Sleeps

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

Lodge

Ground Floor Bedroom

Baby Welcome

Enclosed Garden

Thatched

Log Burner/Open Fire

On Site Parking

Wifi

No Wifi

Pub Nearby

Beach Under 15 Minutes Away

Sauna

Jacuzzi/Hot Tub

Children Welcome

From £877

This detached farmhouse in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors has stunning views of the sea and Whitby. The village of Sleights is 2 miles away. The Yorkshire Esk, approximately 2 miles away, offers sea trout and salmon fishing.

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Ref: YO069