Guests say
The Wheel House is a characterful cottage praised for its stunning, peaceful location and amazing views, ideal for those seeking tranquility. Guests appreciate the comfortable, spacious interiors and the proximity to local attractions. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is enhanced by the host's thoughtful touches, including welcome gifts.
Some guests reported cleanliness issues such as crumbs under the toaster and dirt under the sofa. However, others found the property clean and comfortable, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its peace, quiet, and beautiful countryside views. It is remote yet within reach of local villages, making it ideal for those looking for a tranquil retreat.
The property is generally found to be comfortable and spacious with good walks nearby. However, some guests mentioned that the sofas were low and not supportive, suggesting room for improvement in seating comfort.
While the property is well-equipped and has had positive comments on its facilities, there are several maintenance issues noted, such as non-working blinds, a broken bathroom lock, and the need for a fresh coat of paint.
The host's thoughtfulness is evident through gifts of wine and biscuits, and prompt provision of information. It should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
After a day exploring the North York Moors National Park, relax in the garden room with a drink..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Living room 2: TV, DVD Player
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Small garden with patio area and garden furniture. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Tucked away in a rural setting within the North York Moors National Park, The Wheelhouse enjoys glorious views and makes a lovely holiday home with enjoyable walks from the door. The property has been carefully restored to combine traditional features such as exposed stonework and an unusually spacious garden room that was formerly the wheelhouse for horses threshing corn.
The Wheelhouse is just a couple of miles from the pretty village of Swainby and well placed for visiting the market town of Thirsk and surrounding ‘Herriot Country’. A little further afield is the north east coast with its fishing villages and Whitby where Whitby Abbey stands majestically on the headland above the traditional working harbour. For the energetic there is good surfing at Saltburn. The North York Moors and ’Heartbeat’ country provide stunning scenery and are wonderful for touring. Shops and pub 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
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There are drops in the garden.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Preston Park Museum Grounds
- Dorman Museum
- World of James Herriot
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Kirkleatham Museum
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
It's a nice cottage but could be so much more. Not all blinds work, lock on bathroom door doesn't work, crumbs in and plastic under toaster, dirty under sofa, no liners in bathroom or bed room bins, window dirty on inside, some window panels need replacing, flies so many flies, windows/doors outside need some treatment, extractor fab still had label on over vent, sofas low and not supportive, need fresh lick of paint as marks and scuffs around the place. Just needs some tlc.
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Martin Drake
Wonderful peaceful holiday
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Confirmed Guest
The Wheelhouse was a beautiful building that was clean and comfortable for our week in the area.Perfectly placed for exploring the Yorkshire Moors and Whitby and for some business meetings I had in Hartlepool.Only disappointing thing was garden is not fully enclosed for the dog (which I didn’t think was made clear in details) and therefore wasn’t as dog friendly as we’d hoped for.