Guests say
Toad Hall is a charming, characterful cottage in an excellent location close to Helmsley's centre, offering easy access to local amenities and attractions. Guests praise its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped interior, with highlights including a lovely garden, private terrace, and convenient parking. While the cottage is ideal for couples or small groups, some found the bedrooms compact for four adults. A few minor maintenance and facilities issues were noted, but overall, visitors enjoyed a comfortable and memorable stay with a helpful and responsive host.
Multiple guests commented on the cottage being very clean and well-presented, with comfortable beds and high-quality bedding. No significant cleanliness issues were reported.
The location is highly praised, with guests appreciating its proximity to Helmsley's centre, local pubs, restaurants, and shops, as well as the scenic surroundings.
The cottage is described as cosy and warm, with comfortable beds. However, several guests found the double bedroom small and the sleeping arrangements tight for four adults.
The cottage is well-equipped overall, but some guests noted issues with heating controls, lack of certain cleaning items, and minor maintenance needs such as the patio door lock and bathroom plug.
The host is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and responsive. While guests appreciated the warm welcome, there is no mention of gifts, so these cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Toad Hall is a Grade II listed cottage yards from the main square in the heart of Helmsley, with private parking and enclosed patio..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Open Fire
Dining room: (2 Steps), French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Washing Machine, Fridge
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Garden and enclosed patio with garden furniture and summerhouse. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps to the walled area.. Toad Hall is a delightful Grade II listed cottage built from Helmsley castle stone, just yards from the main square in the centre of the beautiful market town of Helmsley, within the North York Moors National Park. Toad Hall has oozed character for over 350 years: from the moment you step inside, low doors and beams. The cosy living room is furnished with antique furniture and offers an open fire for those cooler nights. There’s comfortable seating around the fire for four people with two extra seats, allowing additional seating for visitors to enjoy a drink or cup of tea around the fire. To the rear of the property is a well-appointed dining room which then leads through to a bright and modern kitchen with electric oven and induction hob. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a family bathroom. On the first floor is a shower room tucked under the eaves, and two bedrooms which offer both twin and double/single accommodation. The double room is compact and very cosy and lies next to the shower room, it has a tall chest of drawers & hooks for hanging; the twin has a chest of drawers & a large cupboard/wardrobe where travel bags can be stored. These attractive cottage bedrooms have traditional low windows and beams and are in keeping with the era of the cottage.
From the dining room French doors lead out to an enclosed patio, which is the perfect location for an al fresco breakfast or an evening meal. From the patio there are steps leading up through a pretty garden. At the top of the steps you will find a sunny walled area with a summer house, a tranquil place for a drink in the evening sun or to enjoy your book. The stone shed provides storage for bikes, please bring your own padlock to secure. At the rear, next to the grassed area, there’s ample off-road private parking for two cars. Helmsley has excellent amenities all within a few minutes’ walk of the cottage. Visitors will be spoilt for choice with a fine selection of delis, restaurants, cafes and inns. Helmsley also has a reputation for great Yorkshire hospitality, and the market square is a focal meeting point for walker, cyclists and locals alike.
A visit to the walled garden, castle and the stately home of Duncombe Park, home to the National Bird of Prec Centre, are a must whilst visiting the area. With miles of footpaths and trails across the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors this area really is a walker’s paradise. Within easy access to York and its many world-renowned attractions as well as the east coast towns of Whitby, Filey and Scarborough, this cottage is sure to delight every visitor. This pretty cottage is ideally placed for a romantic break away for those looking to explore this stunning area by car, foot or bike. Toad Hall would also be an excellent choice for smaller families with children.
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to external facilities.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Grade II listed property
Fuel for the open is not provided, if you wish to use this facility please bring your own.
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 (13)
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David
Great cottage with lots of character.Great location in the heart of Helmsley and all its amenities.The only issues with the cottage is that there was no clothes horse, which defeated the object of having a washing machine as there was no place to hang wet clothes.. Also, there was no vacuum cleaner in the cottage so it was difficult to keep clean.Finally, the wheelie bin was small and already full when we arrived, which made things a bit awkward. Also, there was no bleach or other general cleaning products left.In conclusion, great cottage, great location, but be prepared when you go.
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Tim
This is a lovely cottage with a beautiful garden. We had an excellent stay in April. Helmsley is a very scenic market town with a great choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs. The cottage is very convenient, with the market square only a few minutes away.
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Confirmed Guest
cottage is well equipped, warm and the open fire is a bonus. Downstairs lounge has enough seating and nice table for eating, which will easily accommodate 4 guests. However, the sleeping arrangements upstairs are not suitable for 4 people to be totally comfortable. Double bed in a very small bedroom, making the area very cramped, with having to share wardrobe space with the bedroom next door that has two single beds and so much more space. Would not recommend this cottage for 4 people because of this. This would sleep 3 people with shared dressing/wardrobe if the beds were changed around, but not comfortable for 4. Luckily we were only 2 guests so we managed.