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Forge Cottage

York, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Charming Yorkshire cottage set in a pretty English country garden
  • Private outside spaces for relaxing in the sunshine
  • Original Yorkshire design features bring an old-world feel

Property code: OC-Y014

This homely three-bedroom cottage is perfect for families or groups of friends holidaying in the North York Moors National Park. Situated on a quiet street in the delightful market town of Helmsley, this home is within 400 metres of the town centre. Along Helmsley’s winding streets and around its central square, visitors will find independent boutiques and bookshops, teahouses, cosy pubs and plenty of places to wine and dine. Walkers will be in their element here, as both the Cleveland Way and the Ebor Way start from the town. About 2 miles along the Cleveland Way, ramblers will arrive at the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, an ancient monastery dating back to the 1100s. Back in town, discover the fascinating Norman ruins of Helmsley Castle, and then head to the lovely Walled Garden, which has been lovingly restored to its former floral glory.

This home is a light and well-kept two-storey cottage with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. There are original features throughout, with exposed beams, and Yorkshire-style sliding windows. The open-plan lounge and dining area is the perfect place to socialise and relax. Comfortable sofas are gathered around an open fire and TV for cosy nights in, and the wide dining table comfortably seats six. The kitchen features a gas-fired Rayburn and a rear door leading out into the garden. There is also a conservatory which is the perfect space to catch up on a good book, with access to the garden. Upstairs, there is a king-size bedroom, a twin bedroom and a shared family bathroom, with steps down to the twin. A separate staircase leading up from the ground floor accesses the queen bedroom. Guests in this room can access the ground-floor shower room and WC.

Outside is an enclosed, fenced-in garden featuring a spacious lawn, pretty flowerbeds and a small pond. There is a patio area set up with a table, chairs and a parasol for outdoor dining and drinks.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin with restricted ceiling height, 1 queen-size with restricted ceiling height
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Gas-fired Rayburn oven with induction hob, 2-ring gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Open fire in living room, first basket of logs provided
  • Smart TV with ability to log into your own Netflix or Amazon accounts, as well as access to Freeview. DVD, radio and CD.
  • Large, private, fenced-in garden with a small pond and patio with outside seating
  • Off-street parking for 3 cars
  • 400 metres from all of the town’s amenities
  • Children should be supervised at all times near the pond
  • The new Fire Risk Risk Assessment Regulations requires you to be aware of the following additional fire safety precautions:
  • Electric/hybrid car charging should not be made via the power sockets in the cottage or its gardens
  • E-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted
  • Please note that candles and tea lights are not permitted
  • Open fire - please ensure that you use the fireguard at all times and do not leave the fire unattended at any time
  • Please note that this property is managed and maintained by the owner
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Amanda Flett

This property is personally managed by Amanda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 4 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carol 31st December 2023

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This is a lovely warm cosy cottage, it is perfect for walking into the village for a drink, or just a look round. The cottage itself was well equipped with things we needed. It was just perfect for us all

Reviewed by Jill 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Alex 28th August 2023

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A wonderfully well equipped, comfortable and cosy cottage - with a good amount of coat hooks and pegs (so often overlooked in our experience). Very close to the centre of Helmsley without feeling particularly urban and a great base for exploring North Yorkshire (most things we wanted to see were never more than about 45 minutes drive away!). EnouRead moregh space for us, and our two teenage sons, to feel like we weren't on top of each other and a lovely garden for our 6 year old whippet to chase squirrels and pigeons around. We've had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend Forge Cottage to others. The owner, was very helpful and friendly as well - sending us very comprehensive information about the cottage, and the surrounding area before we arrived. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 6th May 2023

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We found the cottage very cosy, everything was done to a high standard. The garden was beautiful and the location just perfect for walking into Helmsley.

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Location

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