Snaptrip says
Peg's Cottage is highly praised for its location, welcoming host, and pet-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, enclosed garden, and the cottage's cosy atmosphere. While some mention a need for a new mattress and better internet connection, the overall experience is positive with many looking forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is consistently described as clean and spotless, with only one mention of a lack of a vacuum cleaner making it difficult to clean before departure. This suggests high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
The location is frequently highlighted as peaceful, beautiful, and ideal for exploring the area, with plenty of walks and a quiet village setting. The positive remarks about the location are overwhelming.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While many find the cottage cosy and the bed comfortable, there are several mentions of an uncomfortable mattress and a desire for more comfortable seating, indicating room for improvement.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and effective gas log burner. However, there are comments about poor internet connection, small TV size, and the need for a new tin opener, suggesting some facilities could be updated.
While the reviews reflect a welcoming host and helpful staff, there is no specific mention of gifts, thus it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Helmsley 2 miles. A pretty, detached stone cottage in the small hamlet of Pockley, two miles from the delightful market town of Helmsley. Set within attractive gardens, in a peaceful location, this cottage near Helmsley is ideal for couples wanting to explore the stunning countryside of the North York Moors National Park, and enjoy easy access to both the east coast and nearby country towns. With accommodation set solely on the ground floor, this cottage near Helmsley provides a cosy and comfortable holiday home featuring a charming double bedroom, a modern kitchen, and a warming gas woodburner-style stove in the pleasant sitting room. Outside this Helmsley cottage are lovely lawned gardens, with a small orchard where you can sit and relax with a glass of wine on balmy summer evenings, and set in an area unaffected by any light pollution, there are fantastic night skies to study for stargazing, weather permitting. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this cottage near Helmsley offers ample walking and cycling opportunities and many attractions, including the steam railway at Pickering, the Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole, Duncombe Park, and the stately home of Castle Howard. The area is peppered with historic castles and abbeys, such as Rievaulx and Byland Abbeys and Pickering and Helmsley Castles, whilst the market towns offer quaint tea rooms, local inns, galleries, and independent shops. For food lovers, there are superb restaurants nearby, including the renowned Star Inn at Harome and The Blacksmiths Arms at Lastingham, while keen golfers can enjoy a round at the Kirkbymoorside Golf Club. This cottage near Helmsley is an ideal base for discovering this wonderful corner of North Yorkshire, all year round.
On the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park is the prestigious market town of Helmsley. Lying in a sheltered corner of Upper Ryedale, this lovely settlement boasts a spacious market square surrounded by houses, hotels and shops as well as a 12th Century castle. English Heritage's Rievaulx Abbey is close by too and there is a multitude of excellent walks in the near vicinity, the most well known of these - the Cleveland Way, starting in the village itself. The region's capital of York is less than an hour's drive to the south, whilst Scarborough and the east coast just over an hour. The famous steam railway line at Pickering is just a thirty minute drive away.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi (not suitable for streaming), selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Nunnington Hall
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Flamingo Land
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- World of James Herriot
Reviews (50)
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Michael
Dogs loved the garden but had to be carefully watched as there's a resident pheasant and lambs in the adjoining fields.very nice and peaceful place for a week's break, unfortunately we had the usual Yorkshire weather all week
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David
The property was well enclosed and safe for our dog to roam also allowed to make use of the owners garden. Very peaceful location and ideal for visiting historical places of interest. Very much would recommend a stay here.
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Karen
It has clearly been updated since the pictures online were taken. Good access to major routes to the coast and close enough to Helmsley to make eating out there possible. The facilities were really good and some unexpected extras ( milk, kitchen roll, tea and coffee) meant we could settle in straight away. We mainly used it as a base to explore the coast from and chose to eat out each night. But there were potsand pans etc available had we wanted to cook. The furniture was clean and comfortable enough for our needs. We stayed with 2 small dogs so it was great to have the little garden. We would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future.