About this property
Hidden in the North Yorkshire National Park is the market town Helmsley, home to the charming cottage Cliff House. This cottage sleeps up to six guests making it an ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and the surrounding areas that are bursting with history. On arrival two off-road parking spaces await you and your guests. Kick off your shoes and heading into the cottage appreciating the stripped wood and original features adorned throughout. Head into the amply-equipped kitchen to prepare dinner for your family and friends; enjoy this together at the large dining room table, discuss your plans for the trip or reminisce over the memories you have created. ‘As the evening draws to a close, unwind in the sitting room and admire the warmth of the electric fire; afterwards recharge your batteries on the first-floor bathroom for a soothing soak. When sleep calls, there are three king-size bedrooms to choose from, all with storage to house your belongings. In the morning, if the sun is shining enjoy your breakfast or morning coffee at the table in the enclosed garden. Cliff House is located at the heart of the town with local amenities nearby, Helmsley has history woven throughout, explore the 900-year-old Helmsley Castle which runs guided archaeological tours and boasts a sculpture garden, or take a walk around Duncombe Park an elegant mansion with large grounds, nearby there is also Rievaulx Abbey; here you can see 11th century Cistercian abbey ruins. Helmsley also lies within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park where a plethora of walks and trails await, all of which are amazing vantage points to take in the panoramic views of North Yorkshire. For a day out head a little further afield to York and explore the historic cobbled streets while seeing famous sites such as York Minster, The Shambles and York city walls. Stop for a bite to eat at The Punch Bowl or drinks at the Evil Eye. Helmsley is also close to Lightwater Valley and Flamingo land theme parks both make an amazing day out. Make Cliff House your home-away-from-home and experience the never-ending list of things to do in North Yorkshire.
Among the best-known tourist destinations in the North York Moors National Park, Helmsley is a well-preserved town with a large market square and a variety of lodging options. English Heritage's Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard are within a few miles of Helmsley, which has a 12th-century castle of its own. For those looking to enjoy the sun, Helmsley has an outdoor pool that is open during the summer months. The Cleveland Way begins in Helmsley, as well as the nearby North York Moors with their hidden dales and villages which are lovely to walk through at any time of year. Scarborough, Whitby, and the East Coast are all within a scenic drive, as is York, while Pickering and the start of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a famous steam railway, are slightly closer.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size bedrooms, 1 x Twin (zip/link, can be King size on request).
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire
Central heating and electric fire.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with lawn and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Nunnington Hall
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Flamingo Land
- World of James Herriot
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
Reviews (11)
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Keith
Perfect for exploring and so near nice restaurants, shops etc. Well appointed kitchen and much appreciated fizz and biscuits on arrival!
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Beverley
It was warm, comfortable and very convenient. There were a few things missing which would have made our stay even better for instance: Door mat More draw space in bedrooms Instructions on how to use the heating, oven, when recycling day is etc. There were no recycling boxes for paper or glass outside the property. Sometimes it is just the little things that improve a place. Having said that we would have no hesitation in booking the cottage again.
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Gordon
We were 3 adult friends in our 70s each wanting our own double bedded room, however, due the oversized double beds in each room, only 1 room had space for a wardrobe, we had to leave most of cases unpacked as there was nowhere to put our clothes. The other very irritating issue was no general information pack anywhere to be found in the house, even though ewe searched every possible place it could be. We did contact Sykes on the second day and received an email from the owner, but still no mention of when to put the bins out and how to sort recycling into the correct bins. It would also be a good idea to provide info on Doctor/ Dental and emergency phone numbers. This could be a very nice place to stay in a lovely village, but was rather spoilt by the lack of information normally found in Sykes properties.