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Moat Hall Cottage

Little Ouseburn, near York, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Country houses
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At a glance

  • County cottage sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms, set in the sleepy hamlet of Little Ouseburn offering a truly peaceful retreat to the countryside
  • Visit the welcoming local pub within walking distance or grab some fresh produce from the well-stocked shop located only 2 miles away
  • The medieval city of York, the market town of Knaresborough and spa town Harrogate are all within easy reach
Property code: OC-G0096

Indulge in a cosy and romantic bolthole, tucked away in a pretty little village just north of York. Enjoy the best of both worlds with an idyllic rural setting, but the cosmopolitan delights of this medieval city, 13.5 miles away. And in the other direction, discover the cosmopolitan delights of Harrogate, 14 miles away. The perfect country escape for couples and small families who like to keep one foot on urban ground.

 

Looking across to the village church in a peaceful private setting, the cottage boasts a handsome exterior with Smart red brick and white sash windows. It's just the place to squirrel yourself away for a few days with those you love best. Step inside to discover delightful, bright interiors with surprisingly spacious accommodation.

 

Downstairs there's a small hallway home to a handy downstairs cloakroom. Make your way on through, with deliciously soft carpet underfoot, to discover the living room. At its heart is a cosy open fire set within a feature exposed brick fireplace. Grab a good book and take your pick from two comfy sofas to curl up on for the afternoon. If you enjoy settling down to a firelit movie, you'll find a Smart TV complete with DVD. Wi-Fi is also provided if you need to catch up online. The room has a bright and peaceful feel about it with natural light from two sash windows.

 

The kitchen/diner is set on the right of the entrance hall, a large room with lots of space to enjoy. The kitchen includes an oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. There's a generous shabby chic dining table sat by the window, the perfect spot to spread out the morning papers for a long lazy breakfast.

 

Both bedrooms are set upstairs on the first floor and are again of good proportions. The master bedroom is bathed in light from a large Velux window and features a king-size bed to retreat to each evening. Dressed in crisp cotton bedding with a luxurious throw and cushions, it's an inviting and comfortable bed. The second bedroom is set directly across, this time there's a super king-size bed which can also be configured as two singles if requested. Plenty of room for everyone to enjoy their own space. Please contact the owner directly to confirm how you would like the beds to be configured if different from the standard set up.

 

The family bathroom is also upstairs. Continuing with the bright feel, this immaculate bathroom has glazed brick-style tiles and a bath with shower overhead. Indulge with a long hot soak after a day's shopping in York.

 

Outside, you'll discover gravelled and paved areas which wrap around the private exterior of the property. A patio table and chairs are provided so you can take advantage of those lovely views across to the church. There's off-road parking available for up to two cars.

 

  • 1 king-size bedroom and 1 super king-size (can be configured as a twin)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Outside seating area and garden
  • Traditional open fire, with logs provided
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Smart TV with Sky and Netflix
  • Travel cot / high chair available
  • Pub and shop within 2 miles
  • DVD player
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stephen 19th May 2026

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This cottage is located in a fantastic position just on the outer edge of the village of Little Ouseburn, we found it really quiet, peaceful and restful. The furniture and fixings are everything you need to make your stay really comfortable. The Coach House clearly has history but it has been made into very pleasant cottage accommodation. Vehicle Read moreaccess from the road is good and safe, which leads to a decent parking area which is private. Moat Hall is situated to one side of the property and on the other across the adjacent field is the ancient village church, which boarders the area of, Ouse Gill Beck and a local nature reserve. Literally a five minuet walk along the lane. We used the Coach House cottage as a base to explore the wider areas of this lovely part of the world. There are so many different places to go and visit. The road net work across Yorkshire certainly during the month of May was a pleasure to use and travel to Whitby and back down the East Coast being easily achievable in a day. The park and ride locations that we used on several occasions were brilliant and saved so much time, money (car parking is free) bus fair is cheap and its stress free. I could go on but seriously we really loved this cottage as our base, it worked out better than we expected. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 8th April 2026

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 6th March 2026

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Reviewed by Helen 22nd November 2025

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Reviewed by Gillian 13th October 2025

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A great few days away , I very peaceful area and even managed to sit outside to take in the local surrounding . We arrived around 5pm, the house was left warm and cosy as the heating was on and lamps on to create a welcoming environment. Even better was the welcome gifts, the milk , bread, butter, eggs and crisps set us up for a quiet evening with Read moreno need to rush out . Thank you for this . Hide

Reviewed by Ian 29th August 2025

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Really lovely cottage in a picture perfect location. The cottage has everything you could need, is spotlessly clean and the owners more than helpful. We had a wonderful 5 night stay and would not hesitate to stay again

Reviewed by Sally 25th July 2025

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Beautiful cottage located in a very peaceful setting. Clean and very comfotable. The cottage was very thoughtfully equipped with everything you may need, especially the kitchen. It was very conveniently located for trips into York and other attractions. The owner was extremely helpful too. Would thoroughly recommend and would definitely stay at thiRead mores cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 18th July 2025

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Lovely private space with everything you need. Very comfortable and spacious

Reviewed by Steven 4th July 2025

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Lovely house with everything you need. Comfortable sofas and beds. Lovely kitchen with every utensil etc you could possibly need. Fantastic views Lovely welcome pack Spotlessly clean Brilliant location Would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Debbie 13th June 2025

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Lovely cottage in really peaceful location. Great place for visiting York, the dales and easy trip over to the coastal towns of Whitby and Scarborough. The cottage was beautifully decorated, very comfy and had everything needed for a self catering break. Would definitely visit again!

Reviewed by Lydia 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Hilary 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Lynne 10th May 2025

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We loved the cottage, it felt very homely. Perfect location for getting around the area and so quiet. There was a super kitchen with everything you could want. A lovely welcome of bread, butter, biscuits and more. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Andrew 28th March 2025

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Highly recommend this relaxing holiday cottage. Really well equipped and good location for exploring YORKSHIRE. Really enjoyed!

Reviewed by Catherine 21st February 2025

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Reviewed by Ann 7th February 2025

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Reviewed by Philip 22nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Louise 26th July 2024

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Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. Lovely welcome treats, clean rooms and super soft towels. We even got a chance to try out the open fire which was fun for our two daughters. Thank you for all the helpful local information. The neighbouring church was fascinating and we have fun exploring all the local sights. We even had hot dry weather fRead moreor the entire week! Hide

Reviewed by Ann 19th July 2024

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Another fantastic stay at this lovely cottage. Very peaceful and convenient for York and Harrogate and the surrounding area. Well equipped and a most appreciated welcome pack and basic supplies. Recommend the Wild Swan in Minskip for a meal, the Sunday lunch was excellent.

Reviewed by Janet 28th June 2024

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A delightful cottage as is the owner who was so helpul and friendly. It is not surpising some guests return.

Reviewed by Christina 21st June 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage with everything provided. Set in wonderful location for exploring The Yorkshire Dales. Would highly recommend

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