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Clematis Cottage

Gilling East, near York, Yorkshire
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Romantic
Internet access
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • A light-filled stone-built property in the heart of the Howardian Hills
  • Marvellous base for exploring the North Yorkshire countryside
  • The property has been beautifully updated while retaining plenty of original character

Overview
Property code: OC-Y007

This stunning one-bedroom cottage offers wonderfully secluded holiday accommodation for a couple seeking a tranquil rural escape. One of three gorgeously updated properties, the cottage features traditional wooden beams and arched windows, and makes a wonderful base for exploring the quaint villages and beautiful countryside of the surrounding Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The delightful village of East Gilling has a friendly pub, a model railway and a golf course, and lies just to the south of the glorious North York Moors National Park which offers miles of breathtaking walks. Local attractions include Ampleforth Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, the magnificent 18th-century Castle Howard and the superb manor house of Nunnington Hall with its organic garden, all within 10 miles.

Stepping into this stylishly designed property, you will find the airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With a large floor-to-ceiling window, the lounge offers a lovely space to chat about the day and watch a favourite movie. There’s a charming dining area perfect for sharing a romantic meal for two which you can cook in the elegantly designed kitchen. The ground floor also has a handy WC and high-quality wooden stairs leading to the first floor. Upstairs you will find the pretty bedroom, tastefully furnished and decorated in light, soothing tones, and featuring a king-size bed, impressive timber beams in the high ceiling plus a handy seating area perfect for curling up with a good book. The property is rounded off with a large shower room.

Outside, there’s a lovely patio with garden furniture providing a relaxing spot for dining alfresco at the end of a great day. You will also have access to a tennis court which is shared with the two neighbouring cottages.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC
  • Fridge with ice compartment, ceramic hob with electric oven and grill, dishwasher, microwave
  • Shared laundry
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot and highchair available by arrangement (1 shared between 3 cottages)
  • Biomass central heating with underfloor heating downstairs
  • TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock
  • Patio with garden seating to the front of the cottage
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shared tennis court – please bring your own rackets and balls
  • Please note, dogs are not allowed upstairs
  • Shop 6 miles
  • Pub 400 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Elisabeth 30th August 2026

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We had mixed feelings about our stay here. The setting itself is lovely, very peaceful, and we particularly enjoyed the morning sunrises. However, unfortunately the standard of cleanliness and some aspects of the accommodation really let it down for us. There were cobwebs in many areas, along with quite a lot of accumulated dust. A simple long-hRead moreandled duster would have made a huge difference. We also found evidence of previous occupants and ended up cleaning the floors, cupboards, door jambs and even some of the walls ourselves before we felt properly settled. My husband was literally on his hands and knees with bleach and a cloth. There was also a large accumulation of dust underneath the bed, and both the wardrobe and the drawer beneath it were dusty. This was particularly frustrating because we had paid an additional 25 cleaning fee per dog. Having paid extra for cleaning, we did resent having to spend part of our arrival cleaning the cottage ourselves before we could properly settle in. There were some maintenance issues too. Several floor tiles were very loose, which really ought to be addressed, and the sofa was uncomfortable because the seat cushions continually slid forward. Privacy was another concern for us. The curtains are very thin, voile-style curtains, and as the cottages are overlooked by the farmhouse we did not feel they provided sufficient privacy, particularly after dark when it appeared very easy to see inside. I personally found the foam mattress too hard and very warm, although my husband slept perfectly well on it, so this is obviously subjective. Although dogs are allowed, I would describe the cottages as dog-accepting rather than especially dog-friendly. There is no private secure garden attached to the accommodation and the outside space is shared between the three cottages. Our little dogs could easily wander into the area belonging to another cottage. We were fortunate that the other cottages were mostly unoccupied during our stay, but I think this could be quite difficult if all three were occupied by guests with dogs. The proximity to the horses/stables also meant one of our dogs never really settled because she was continually alert to noises and movement outside. I accept that we perhaps should have studied the listing more carefully, but we hadn't appreciated quite how close the accommodation was to the stables. The location is attractive and rural, although for us it was perhaps a little too far out from the places we wanted to visit. Overall, this could be a very pleasant place to stay with more attention paid to cleaning, maintenance, privacy and the practicalities for guests bringing dogs. The beautiful setting is definitely its strongest point, but unfortunately we wouldn't choose to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 25th March 2026

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The cottage was really comfortable and in an absolutely stunning location. It was well situated for visiting our son in York. We had a lovely time

Reviewed by Ruth 21st January 2026

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A good location for exploring the area. Very comfortable, very clean and well appointed. Ideal for two people with dogs. The garden is not enclosed but good walks are near-to-hand.

Reviewed by Charlotte 26th August 2025

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Reviewed by Anne 20th July 2025

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Lots of cobwebs & bugs. Cleanliness an issue! Excellent location.

Reviewed by Alexandra 23rd May 2025

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We had a wonderful few days at Clematis Cottage. The owner came to welcome us soon after we arrived and asked us to contact her if we needed anything (we didnt). The cottage has been well planned and was ideal for us and our dog, we loved staying there. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was excellent and there were some lovely walks from theRead more door. There wasnt a great deal of information in the cottage about walks in the area, which is unusual, but we found some great ones online. Im sure well be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 17th May 2025

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The cottage was great. Very quiet Except for the cockerel singing at 4pm

Reviewed by Jonathan 11th May 2025

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Just what we wanted - good cottage in a beautiful location

Reviewed by Mark 3rd May 2025

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The cottage is very comfortable with lots of room for our dog and in a lovely situation . The owner was very helpful and we felt very at home

Reviewed by Marion 28th April 2025

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Lovely accommodation and location. The cottage has everything you need. In a quiet, peaceful area, and within walking distance to the Fairfax Arms pub. It's close to Hemsley for shopping and to several Historic Houses and National Trust properties, if you have either membership. (And English Heritage if you want to go to Hemsley castle). Also closeRead more to Pickering for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Travelled to York for the day to look around and went via the Monk Cross park and ride. Very easy to get to and only 3.90 per adult return. Much cheaper than the car parking in York. Would recommend the cottage as a place to stay - very relaxing and a central location. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 27th March 2025

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Lovely cottage and we had an amazing stay People in the village very friendly great pub nearby

Reviewed by Linda 23rd September 2024

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This is a lovely cottage, modern inside and part of a block of converted former farm buildings. Its been really well done, and to a high standard. Lovely big bedroom above an open plan downstairs, and with a good shower room upstairs and the bonus of a downstairs loo. Really excellent property.

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