About this property
Pocklington 2 miles. An attractive red brick farmhouse, set amidst open countryside in the small village of Yapham, two miles from the pretty market town of Pocklington. Providing spacious accommodation, this Pocklington cottage is perfect for large family groups to enjoy time together in the rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds. Renovated to a good standard, this cottage near Pocklington offers a comfortable sitting room with a cosy open fire, a modern kitchen with breakfast bar and a separate dining room. There are four first floor bedrooms, whilst on the ground floor is a large double bedroom with its own sitting room and an en-suite shower room, ideal for couples wanting space to themselves. Traditionally furnished, this Pocklington cottage is warm and welcoming, whilst outside, the mature lawned gardens offer somewhere to relax during those warm summer evenings. In the local area are many varied walks and cycleways, including the long distance Wolds Way which takes you through the tranquil countryside. Nearby Pocklington is a thriving market town with many independent shops and pubs, whilst the canal offers pleasant walks. There are many attractions in the area, including the stately homes of Sledmere House and Burnby Hall which is home to the national collection of water lilies. An easy drive brings you to the historic city of York with its famous Minster, National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre. A well-placed Pocklington cottage for an enjoyable holiday. Note: This property is next to ref 24516 and together they sleep 14 people.
Pocklington is a small market town in the Vale of York. The town has a selection of shops and eateries, along with a civic centre showing films and a leisure centre for swimming and sport. Pocklington is close to many famous attractions including Castle Howard, Sledmere House, Burnby Hall Gardens and the city of York.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin and 1 x double sofa bed.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Lawned gardens with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Note.
This property accepts maximum 8 adults and 2 children.
This property accepts Fri-Fri check in only
Nearby points of interest
- Burnbyhall Gardens and Museum
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- York Castle Museum
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- York Art Gallery
- York Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Museum
- National Railway Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Shambles
Reviews (33)
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Chloe
However when we arrived we were somewhat relieved and pleasantly surprisedâ¦at first! The house itself is large, well laid out and ample outdoor space thatâs pretty much secure for dogs. The cleanliness was pretty good and the views are lovely and there is an element of âtryingâ on behalf of the owners but there were issues. The first thing we noticed was the emergency lighting and signage. This isnât needed for a holiday let and so it took away some of the cosy feel. The 3 sofas were all mismatched as if they had all been purchased second hand to furnish the property. They are not overly comfortable, low to the ground and slide across the laminate floor. In the hallway, stairs and bedrooms the decor is dated. However all of these things we could overlook and didnât detract from the overall comfort. Sadly the same canât be said for the temperature. We had the heating on full pelt with every radiator on, it was after all during the cold snap. The heating didnât touch an inch, IT WAS FREEZING!! The heating system is not sufficient for the size of the house, the radiators do not kick out enough heat and the oil boiler is past its best. What didnât help were thing summer duvets - they did nothing and we were all pretty uncomfortable come bed time. Horrifically, due to the insufficient heating damp and condensation has been allowed to turn to black mould which is utterly unacceptable. Sadly we canât attach photos in here but one of the rooms was thick in black mould around the bed. This is a health issue for healthy people but within our group we had a 2 year old child with cancer and older people with respiratory health conditions and cancer. In total weâd spend £120 on bags of logs to keep the fire downstairs going as long as possible. In the balance of fairness this property could be fantastic but sadly itâs being let down by poor maintenance, but itâs not just down to the owners, Sykes are at fault too!! Sykes market this property and have Property Managers who visit site and work with the owners so they too are responsible for allowing this property to go on being booked with being properly attended to! I sincerely hope the owners invest some money in to this property as it wonât need a fortune to get to a great standard that will bring in more revenue.
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Kevin
Lovely distant outlook from the garden but no amenities within walking distance I.e pubs or shops. Pocklington is a nice town though. Convenient for trips into York or the coast if you have a car which is necessary if staying here.
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Brian
The previous review is NOT what we found. The accomodation is spacious, the dining room is better than the pictures show. Garden area and conservatory are great, walking out onto the Yorkshire countryside was amazing. Easy drive down to Pocklington and the park and ride for York. It was just great and I would definitely go back!