Guests say
Angel Cottage receives glowing praise for its peaceful rural setting, immaculate cleanliness, and excellent accessibility for guests with mobility needs. Guests consistently highlight the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches throughout. The cottage is described as spacious, cosy, and ideal for a relaxing break, with easy access to local attractions. While a few minor points are noted, such as the size of one bed and bathroom fittings tailored for wheelchair users, the overwhelming sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and very tidy, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful, rural location with beautiful surroundings and proximity to attractions like York and Helmsley. One minor note mentions limited local shops and parking in Helmsley, but overall feedback is highly positive.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and a cosy atmosphere. One review notes a small double bed as a minor issue, but comfort is otherwise highly rated.
The cottage is repeatedly described as exceptionally well-equipped, with amenities for both able-bodied and disabled guests, including accessible bathrooms, kitchen equipment, washing machine, and more. Maintenance is not mentioned as an issue.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (wine and biscuits), hand soap, and accessibility aids. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With ground floor accommodation including an electric single bed and walk-in shower, this accessible cottage is the ideal rural retreat.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 50" Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Gas Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Electric Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet, Grab Rail.
LPG central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Bike store. Electric vehicle charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking or e-cigarettes.. Angel Cottage is situated near to the pretty village of Oswaldkirk, near the popular North York Moors market town of Helmsley. This two hundred year old period property is built from local stone and provides good quality, accessible accommodation for up to five guests. This is the ideal location for a family holiday spent exploring the North York Moors and east coast.
Entering straight into the kitchen you can’t help but notice the original stone floor which flows through much of the property. Well laid out and with a country feel this really will be the heart of your holiday home, and the addition of a breakfast table with bench seating adds to the character. The huge living/dining room has a vaulted ceiling and retains the original beams, but the real bonus to this room are the picture windows that span the full length. After a long day exploring the local area why not relax on one of reclinable the sofas that surround the traditional wood burner and enjoy your favourite movie on the large flat screen TV.
The master bedroom has a standard double bed and an Adjustamatic electric single bed. A further twin room is situated just next door. The accommodation is completed with a wet room which has facilities for those who need assistance during their stay. Angel Cottage is tastefully decorated throughout and with good quality soft furnishings and deep, comfortable mattresses you are sure of a great night’s sleep.
Outside the property there is a garage, which is ideal for storing bikes, while to the rear is a lawned, unfenced area complete with seating, gas barbecue (in season) and great views! The market town of Helmsley is just under three miles away and is noted as the ’Jewel in Yorkshire’s Crown’. Offering a plethora of independent shops, galleries and boutiques and too many bars and restaurants to count, there is so much on offer, from award winning delis to the very best in fine dining. Not to be missed during your stay are the National Centre for Birds of Prey at Duncombe Park, the castle and the walled garden.
The beauty of the North York Moors National Park is on your doorstep and is an absolute haven for nature lovers, walkers and cyclists alike. This area has so much to offer including the stunning East Yorkshire coastline, and for those wishing to enjoy a little more culture, the historic city of York is under 40 minutes’ drive away. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
For those with pet allergies: please be aware that although we are not currently accepting pets, dogs have been in this property.
If a shower chair, travel cot, high chair or baby bath will be needed, please contact the owner at time of booking.
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
Nearby points of interest
- Nunnington Hall
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- World of James Herriot
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
Reviews (27)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful idillic cottage, access was brilliant. We visited so many places in a short drive away from cottage. Central to all vistor attractions. Greg and Jennie were lovely owners we knew they were there is we had problems otherwise we never saw them. Perfect hosts. For a peaceful break near visitor attractions if wanted amazing .
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Confirmed Guest
A very pleasant stay
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Confirmed Guest
We had a wonderful stay in Angel Cottage. The property was immaculate and fully kitted out with everything we needed. One of our party has mobility issues but this wasn't an issue due to the thoughtful layout and access to additional equipment. Certainly will be visiting again in the future.