The Helmsley Retreat
ID: S1330249
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
The Helmsley Retreat in York is highly praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and excellent facilities, including a hot tub and sauna. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack and doggie treats. The cottage offers a comfortable stay with a well-maintained garden, secure premises, and is within walking distance to local amenities in Helmsley.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotless, clean, and well-maintained, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is deemed perfect, with its proximity to Helmsley's centre, shops, and eateries, as well as being situated in a quiet area.
The cottage is considered comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed and well-thought-out amenities, though one guest mentioned the settee being a bit low.
The facilities, including a hot tub, sauna, and private garden, are frequently highlighted as excellent. The property is also noted for being well-equipped.
Guests are delighted by the thoughtful welcome pack and dog treats, although it's worth mentioning that such gifts, while appreciated, are offered at the discretion of the hosts.
About this property
The Helmsley Retreat is a beautifully presented cottage, just a short stroll from the main market square of Helmsley within the North York Moors National Park..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 50" Smart TV, Smart Speaker, Sound System
Dining area: With Breakfast Bar.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Dishwasher, Coffee Machine Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 32" TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Full Fibre Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 and sauna (private). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This luxurious, 5* cottage is ideal for a small family or a couple’s holiday, and your four-legged friends are welcome too. Benefitting from off road parking, this pièce de résistance is hidden away in the enclosed Spa Garden which has a top-of-the-range hot tub and a sauna, as well as seating for al fresco dining. Entering from the hallway into the open plan living area, the chef in the family will be delighted with the kitchen layout and quality of accessories available. The living/dining area is light and airy with a TV, perfect for cosy nights in. With high quality furniture and a deep corner sofa, the seating area is perfect to watch a movie or listen to your favourite tunes from the sonos speaker. There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with king-size bed, the other with a double bed. The bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the picture. This luxury property really has been designed with guests’ comfort in mind.
The centre of the market town of Helmsley is just a short walk away and is known as the jewel in Yorkshire’s crown. The many individual shops, art galleries, microbrewery and plethora of cafés and eateries will keep you entertained for days. The stately home of Duncombe Park is a short stroll away along with Helmsley Castle and the award-winning National Centre for Birds of Prey. As the central meeting point for three walking routes, including the Cleveland Way, Helmsley is a mecca for walkers and cyclists alike. The central market square is a focal meeting point where you can find visitors and locals passing the time and enjoying watching the world pass by. The historic city of York and the Dales town of Thirsk are a short drive away, and the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough are within easy reach. You will definitely want to return to this lovely cottage. Beach 30 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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 (9)
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Denise Saunders
Lovely and clean 😊Enjoyed all the touches, hot tub, sauna, our welcome packWe had a lovely stayLocation was perfect and would stay againHighly recommend 😊
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Confirmed Guest
Nice cottage, well managed and well kept. Very secure, but one morning we did see a man in the back garden.
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Confirmed Guest
Everything all good loveley place and very clean .