Guests say
Sunny Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and charming village location. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, enclosed garden, and proximity to local attractions such as Castle Howard and York. The cottage is described as comfortable and thoughtfully decorated, with friendly owners and useful local amenities nearby. While most feedback is very positive, a few guests noted issues with the downstairs shower room radiator and mattress comfort. Overall, Sunny Cottage is highly recommended for families and couples seeking a relaxing Yorkshire getaway.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as immaculate, beautifully clean, and maintained to a high standard. No negative comments were made about cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to York, Castle Howard, and local amenities such as a pub and café. Guests found it ideal for exploring North Yorkshire.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with a relaxing atmosphere. However, a few mentioned issues with the mattress and heating in the downstairs shower room, which affected their comfort.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for a relaxing stay. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, such as the shower room radiator and the lack of an electric car charging point.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as tea and milk on arrival and the attention to detail throughout the cottage. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Walking trails from the doorstep, historic houses, the Yorkshire coast and the city of York are within easy reach of Sunny Cottage..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Dining room: (2 Steps)
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Outhouse with freezer and washing machine. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. 1 small dog welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Dating from the 1700s and situated in the heart of the village of Welburn in the picturesque Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming stone-built, detached cottage has been carefully renovated, and cleverly combines contemporary fixtures and fittings with a traditional period charm. The secluded garden benefits from a York stone-flagged terrace, outdoor seating and a Victorian summerhouse. The renowned village inn stands just a few yards from the cottage and there is a highly regarded village shop/bakery and café. The stately home of Castle Howard is just a 5-minute drive away, a magnificent Baroque mansion, known to many as ‘Brideshead Revisited’ and the setting for ’Bridgerton’, with woodland and lakeside walks, an interesting programme of events, including a Christmas experience like no other starting from mid-November until the New Year, restaurant and an excellent farm shop.
Numerous walking trails lead from the doorstep and more can be found in the North Yorkshire Moors and by venturing east to the little-known gem of the Yorkshire Wolds. Excellent mountain biking is available at nearby Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank Trail centres. Discover Malton, 5 miles, ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’ with its popular food festival and myriad artisan producers and take a trip aboard the famous North York Moors Railway steam train from Pickering to the fishing port of Whitby. Enjoy the traditional seaside resorts of Scarborough and Filey, and the quaint fishing villages of Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes, or you can visit abbey ruins at Rievaulx, Byland and Kirkham Priory. National Trust houses can be found at Nunnington and Beningbrough, and the surrounding area offers numerous gastro pubs and restaurants. The ancient walled city of York is easily accessible, 14 miles, and appeals to all ages at any time of year with its exquisite architecture, iconic minster, museums, theatres and abundance of festivals including the renowned Viking Festival during the month of February. With so much to do, so many places to explore and so many experiences to enjoy Sunny Cottage provides high quality accommodation throughout the full year. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
1 small pet only.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Nunnington Hall
- Flamingo Land
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
- York Art Gallery
- York Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Museum
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Shambles
Reviews (15)
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Peter Hesketh
We have stayed in a great many self catering properties and this one is right at the top of properties that have been thoughtfully and lovingingly created. From the quality of the kitchen to the tasteful decoration, everything demonstrated the owners had put their expertise (and money) into the way the property is now.
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William
Lovely house and garden. Plenty of room. Good communication with the owner. Off road parking for a medium sized car (but not really needed apart from unloading/loading). Lots of places to visit in York (use the P&R), Malton (Food Capital) & Pocklington ( Tuesday Market Day). We would return.
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Nikki Gothard
It is our 2nd visit to sunny cottage the cottage is in a great location for everywhere york the coast whitby Scarborough and very near castle Howard. We had some great food all week we will definitely be back.