Guests say
Guests have praised Bilsdale Cottage for its peaceful and beautiful rural setting, cosy and comfortable interiors, and good quality amenities. The location is ideal for exploring North Yorkshire, with easy access to local attractions and shops in Thirsk. The welcoming hosts and well-equipped kitchen add to the pleasant experience, although some minor suggestions for additional cutlery and a refresh were noted.
The cottage received positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean'. There was a single mention of the en suite shower room potentially needing a more thorough clean, but this seems to be an isolated comment.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and convenience for exploring the local area. The proximity to Thirsk and local pubs adds to the appeal, with guests appreciating the peaceful rural setting.
Comfort is consistently highlighted, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the bed very comfortable. There was a minor note about the sofa size, but overall, the cottage is regarded as a comfortable retreat.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with the cottage being described as well-equipped. However, some guests mentioned a lack of cutlery and crockery, and the absence of kitchen scissors and kitchen roll, suggesting room for improvement.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to score this category. However, the hosts are described as welcoming and responsive, which indicates a degree of thoughtfulness in their hospitality.
About this property
Enjoy peace and tranquillity in this lovely cottage, with beams and wood floors, Ripon, Harrogate and Fountains Abbey all nearby.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Bike store. Private parking for 1 car.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared). Tennis court available on request (Shared. Please bring your own tennis rackets & balls). No smoking.. At the foot of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these refurbished cottages offer holiday accommodation of a very good standard and enjoy peace, tranquillity and beautiful views across the open countryside. Excellent walking and cycling are on the doorstep. Delightful Thirsk, with its 15th-century church and renowned racecourse is just 6 miles away. James Herriot lived and worked there and the Herriot Centre is the only veterinary science museum in the country. The medieval cobbled market square hosts a twice weekly market and is surrounded by individual shops, traditional inns and tea rooms. To the west lie the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon, the elegant spa town of Harrogate and the World Heritage Site at Fountains Abbey. To the east lie the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, terminus for the North Yorkshire Moors steam train. Castle Howard and York are within an hour’s drive and easily accessible are Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. Golf, fishing and horse riding available nearby. Shop 6 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Tennis court can be booked free of charge.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Nearby points of interest
- World of James Herriot
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Nunnington Hall
Reviews (19)
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Andrew Buck
Bilsdale cottage has been converted from an old farm building. The old beams have been cleaned up and left exposed to add character. It’s been very well insulated and was very warm and cosy with the central heating on. Kitchen is very well equipped. Location is delightfully quiet, but it is only a couple of miles to the main road so as long as you have a car you can soon be enjoying God’s county. There is a pub but no shop in local village. But delightful Thirsk with shops and market is only six miles away. Our hostess was available but we only needed to touch base, we felt very much at home from the get go. Thoroughly recommended.
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Laura
Beautiful place in a lovely area!! The owners were really welcoming and made me feel right at home. Ive just booked another week for next week I loved it that much lovely peaceful place to relax after work Thank you
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Sarah Hoiles
We enjoyed our stay at Bilsdale Cottage. The setting is superb, the scenery beautiful and the peace and tranquillity most relaxing. The location gives convenient access to many lovely places and there is an excellent pub, 'The Dog and Gun', within a couple of miles which serves great food and is friendly and welcoming. The cottage itself is cosy and relatively well-equipped. The bed was very comfortable and the linen and towels of good quality. We would have liked more cutlery and crockery as we were disinclined to waste time washing up but didn't want to run the dishwasher unnecessarily. On the whole, the cottage was a pleasant place to stay but could, perhaps, benefit from a refresh and a clean, particularly in the en suite shower room.