Guests say
Chapel Cottage is a well-received holiday rental in a picturesque village, praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches from the owners, including homemade cakes. The location is ideal for exploring Yorkshire, with local amenities and friendly pubs nearby. While the cottage is compact, guests find it comfortable and well-equipped for a pleasant stay.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as lovely, clean, and well-maintained, which indicates high standards of hygiene and care.
The location is frequently highlighted as great for exploring Yorkshire and the proximity to friendly local pubs and shops adds to the appeal, suggesting a convenient and desirable setting.
The cottage is often described as cosy and comfortable, with comfy beds and a welcoming atmosphere. Some guests note the compact size, particularly the bathroom, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and nice touches like an open fire. However, some guests suggest improvements such as more dining chairs and clearer instructions for using appliances.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently commended, with special mentions of homemade cakes and drinks on arrival. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A most delightful, period, brick cottage centrally located in the pretty village of Stillington, midway between York and Helmsley. An annexe to the owner's property, this Grade II listed former chapel house is ideally placed for exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Howardian Hills and the historic market towns of Easingwold and Helmsley. With cosy and characterful accommodation, this Stillington cottage retains original features, with beamed ceilings, quarry tiled floors and a lovely Yorkist range in the sitting room, which houses a welcoming open fire and is a joy to relax around in the winter months. Combining new with old, this Stillington cottage provides a modern bathroom and kitchen, whilst the narrow cottage stairs lead up to the two tasteful and country-styled bedrooms. Comfortable and well-equipped, guests at this Stillington cottage will be captivated by its charm. The village itself has a traditional village green and good amenities, including a shop, a local inn and a bistro, whilst a few minutes drive will bring you to York, with its theatres, restaurants and many attractions. Nearby, guests can find Fountains and Rievaulx Abbeys, which are well worth visiting, whilst the stately home of Castle Howard has magnificent grounds and lakes. A perfect Stillington cottage all year round.
The small, pretty village of Stillington is situated between York and Helmsley and has a Post Office/shop, pubs, Indian restaurant, fish and chip shop and antiques showroom. From the village, footpaths and bridleways lead to the surrounding countryside and Howardian hill, making the area ideal for walkers. There are many places of interest within driving distance including the Georgian town of Easingwold, Thirsk, Ripon, Harrogate, York, Malton and Helmsley. Other attractions nearby are the stunning North York Moors national park, wonderful abbeys, Castle Howard, the attractions and beaches in Scarborough and Flamingo Land Theme Park. Stillington is a perfect base for exploring this part of Yorkshire.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with pull-out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with open fire in Yorkist range.
LPG central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod Dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Roadside parking outside property.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 min walk, pub opposite.
Note: Property is suitable for 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children.
Please note - Check in time is 16:30 and check out is 10:00
Nearby points of interest
- Nunnington Hall
- York Art Gallery
- York Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Museum
- National Railway Museum
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- York Castle Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- World of James Herriot
- Shambles
Reviews (41)
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Maria
But it is really small/tiny, the stairs only half of normal stairs, the beds felt smaller than usual queensize and you need to have small hips to use the toilet. Wonder what is the m2 in total ? That said it was a good starting point for our excursions, the kitchen had all necessities and once one got used to the place it has been a nice stay.
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Alastair
The homemade cake a damson wine was a lovely welcome touch. The cottage is situated in an excellent position for many walks and near to other beautiful villages. We found the locals very friendly and the pub opposite served good food. Overall we had a lovely stay.
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James
Not really a problem as everything was perfect for us