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River Cottage - Howden

Saltmarshe, near Howden, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Charming country cottage in an idyllic rural location, close to 100 acres of parkland with wonderful walks on the doorstep
  • Patio area with rattan furniture for enjoying meals outside and a wood burner in the lounge for cosy evenings in
  • Within 5 miles of the market town of Howden and its shops, cafes, wine bars and historical buildings
Property code: OC-G0113

Set close to a peaceful 100-acre private estate, this property is a charming two-bedroom country cottage with attractive interiors and an idyllic rural location. Boasting everything you could need for a relaxing break in a picturesque corner of Yorkshire, the cottage is beautifully furnished and set betwixt the two grand Yorkshire Estates of Sandhall and Saltmarshe - the perfect escape to the country.

At the heart of the single-storey property is a welcoming living/dining room which has pretty pastel tones and a free-standing wood burner to make things nice and cosy. Take your pick from a choice of comfortable seating and settle down in front of the wall-mounted TV with DVD. There's a side table and chair which can double up as a desk if you can't bear to leave your laptop behind or want to write out some postcards to friends. Everyone can eat together at the oblong dining table and the comfortable high-backed chairs mean you can linger and chat a while after dinner.

Oakwood flooring continues from the living area into the large country kitchen next door where there are lots of chic units around this square-shaped room. You'll also find plenty of space on the solid wooden worktops to chop, grind, and mix, whether you are creating a light picnic lunch or a three-course gourmet dinner. Appliances available within this spacious family kitchen include a gas oven, and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, plus an assortment of other pots, pans and utensils.

There are two bedrooms at the cottage which are both light and bright with neutral carpets and cream walls. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and fitted wardrobes which provide plenty of storage to keep things tidied away. An en-suite shower room means you can roll straight out of bed for a refreshing morning shower before striking out for a day exploring the Wolds.

A second bedroom, this time a twin, is just down the hall with full-sized beds that are suitable for either children or adults who prefer their own space. A range of painted furniture provides lots of storage and a separate shower room can be easily accessed from this room.

Outside the cottage, there is a paved patio area with rattan furniture, so you can make the most of your lovely location and dine alfresco when the weather is clement.

  • 2 ground-floor bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite shower room and 1 shower room
  • Gas oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine and microwave
  • Smart TV and DVD
  • Ample space to park beside the property
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shop 3 miles
  • Gas BBQ can be provided upon request
  • First basket of logs, further logs can be purchased from owner
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 30th April 2026

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We had a wonderful few days at River Cottage. Very cosy, comfortable and in a beautiful setting. Meals at pub in nearby Laxton were amazing and only a short drive away.

Reviewed by Pamela Denise 21st December 2025

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Reviewed by Mary 13th October 2025

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Comfortable in a peaceful remote setting, although close to two other properties at this location. Would be happy to recommend and hope to return. Thank you so much for allowing us to pick some of the huge apples, looking forward to apple crumble tonight

Reviewed by Kirsten 28th July 2025

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River cottage is the perfect escape for couples and family alike especially if you have an elderly member of the family as its all on one level and no baths to navigate. The cottage has loads of room and everything you need. Its brights and beautifully presented and is so peaceful, set within beautiful parkland for long walks. Its close to York andRead more Howden is such a nice little village nearby. Thoroughly recommend it and will definitely return with my Mom again. Hide

Reviewed by Eric 27th June 2025

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After having traveled from Scotland that took almost 8hrs due to traffic with by sister and brother in law we found that accommodation was well laid out and very tidy and clean, All the equipment that we needed was there and that the accommodation was well equipped from the smallest teaspoon to a freezer, we would just like to finish the review witRead moreh this has been the most relaxing and enjoyable holiday that we have had , Thank you Val Eric, Anne ,Bob ,Helen Hide

Reviewed by Martin 30th May 2025

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Very quiet apart from farm machinery occasionally . Areas in the cottage need maintenance. Biscuits ,tea and coffee supplied although no milk in the fridge which might have been nice as we had been travelling all day. Travelled to Goole to buy groceries then found a Co-op in Howden which was not mentioned in the welcome pack.

Reviewed by Nicola 2nd May 2025

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This was a super cottage in close proximity to Saltmarshe Hall, for my daughter's wedding. The owners were lovely and responsive for contact and questions.

Reviewed by Lucy 12th April 2025

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Really lovely cottage, beautiful, spacious and super clean.

Reviewed by Helen 23rd December 2024

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Its bright and spacious, theres everything in the cottage to make your stay wonderful and homely. We loved the location and walked along the River Ouse and Saltmarsh Hall is nearby and there were loads of places we could walk the dog. The nearby historic town of Howden has lots of shops, cafes and bars and found the location ideal for visiting otheRead morer places such as York and Beverley, Hide

Reviewed by Hayley 7th October 2024

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This cottage was amazing. Really clean and spacious for the two of us. Very private and surrounded by beautiful flat countryside (we are from the Lake District)! Great base for exploring the surrounding areas. Can't fault it.

Reviewed by Sheila 10th August 2024

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River cottage is in a quiet location, and has great river walks for dogs, with a small but enclosed garden., situated in an orchard area. We were lucky and had fantastic weather for the whole week, which really made the holiday being able to use the garden furniture. On the negative side, We did find the TV a bit limited and struggled with the amouRead morent of cooking utensils and crockery available even for 2 guests Hide

Reviewed by Maarten 14th June 2024

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Location

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