Guests say
Tuft House in York receives high praise for its comfort, spaciousness, and suitability for large groups. Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, stunning setting, and well-equipped facilities, including a hot tub and large garden. The hosts are commended for their hospitality, and the property's location is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions. The house is ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, and getaways with friends, offering a homely and well-maintained environment.
Guests consistently describe the house as spotless and clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's location is praised for its stunning setting and convenience to local attractions, though one review mentions a narrow and bumpy access road.
Reviews highlight the property's comfort for large groups, with spacious rooms and areas for relaxation, contributing to a homely feel.
Facilities such as the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and large garden are frequently mentioned as highlights, though no specific mention of maintenance issues suggests the property is well-maintained.
While the reviews reflect positively on the host's hospitality, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Situated in the rolling countryside fields on the outskirts of Hovingham, in North Yorkshire, is this fabulous, detached white stone cottage. Tuft House offers friends and families alike the perfect base for a truly rural holiday, with easy access into the North York Moors National Park. Internally, the cottage has been renovated by the owners to provide a light and welcoming accommodation, with high-quality furnishings throughout. Upon entering the ground-floor accommodation, you will be greeted into a convenient hallway, where you can store your walking and cycling gear before stepping into the elegantly styled dwelling. Spend your evening keeping up to date with all your favourite shows and enjoying quality family time in one of the two sittings rooms or use them as a quiet space to read a good book. Step into the open-plan living space, with a large kitchen which has been furnished to a high-standard, and will inspire you to dust off those cookbooks and indulge in all the modern appliances at hand. There is a dining area with seating for up to 18 people, making for a wonderful social space for the whole family to dine together. All nine bedrooms have a range of modern furnishings, which complement the light decor, and offer an abundance of space to store your personal items, with three of the bedrooms located in the annex, 20 yards from the main property. The bedrooms are served by three en-suite bathrooms and two family bathrooms. Choose from an elegant freestanding roll-top bath and a separate shower cubicle to prepare for your day in style. To the front of the property is a wonderfully spacious lawned garden and patio area, housing rattan furniture so you can sit out and enjoy the country views in style. Delight in the provided hot tub, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak of an evening, or indulge in the provided barbecue for large gatherings. For a taste of history, venture towards the wonderful Castle Howard, set in a thousand acres of sweeping landscaped gardens, with statues, lakes and fountains making it truly exceptional. Dating back 300 years, it remains a family home and is considered one of the finest historic houses in England. The Yorkshire Wolds Way offers plenty of pathways for keen walkers and cyclists, stretching across 79 miles with picturesque views along the way. Discover a range of market towns and villages for viewing or stop off at a traditional Yorkshire pub for a spot of lunch and pick up some of your amenities in the nearby shops and supermarkets. There is so much in this wonderful area, you won't want to leave! Use Tuft House as your base for exploring this lovely rural countryside.
Hovingham is a large village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, situated in the Ryedale district. Situated on the edge of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with easy access into the North York Moors National Park. Offering a small village store and local pub and restaurant for your amenities. So many picturesque places and historical sites to visit within the area, you won't want to miss it!
Accommodation
MAIN property: Six bedrooms: 1 x ground floor super king-size with ensuite with walk in shower, bath, WC and sink, 1 x super king-size with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size, 1 x double, 1 x king-size, 1 x super king with an en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 Family bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with a kitchen and dining area (seats 18).
Additional drawing room with wood burning stove.
Snug with wood burning stove.
Utility.
Annex: All ground floor - Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size bed , 2 x king size beds Bathroom with freestanding bath, large walk-in shower, double basin and WC.
Oil central heating, wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, TVs and WiFi.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Starter pack including logs, kindling, firelighters and matches provided.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for several cars to the rear.
Front lawned garden and patio area with wooden patio set and rattan furniture, hot tub and barbecue (season permitting).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.3 miles.
Note: The annex property would be ideal for those with limited mobility.
Note - Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am.
Nearby points of interest
- Nunnington Hall
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
Reviews (21)
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Dorothy
We were greeted by Sharon as soon as we arrived and the house was already open for us. All the rooms were clean and the kitchen was well stocked with Pans and Crockery. The beds were wonderfully comfy and lots of storage space too. There were two large fridges which were very necessary with such a large group. The BBQ was very clean and ready to use. The added bonus was the extremely warm and clean hot tub which we used every day and for a long time. Paddy the groundsman came during our stay and asked if we needed it cleaning, which we really appreciated, as it was very unclean because of the use. The heating was brilliant as it was very cold at times outside and very easy to use. One slight down side to the separate accommodation to the house is that you need to walk through one of the bedrooms, it didn't matter with us as we were family. However the bathroom here and the bedrooms more than made up for this. We also loved the huge garden as we had a family football match one day and this could have been a great cricket and rounders pitch too. We also walked down into the village a couple of times and had a meal at the Worsley arms, the food was excellent. Thank you for a lovely stay, Wendy and family
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Sophie
The host was at hand when we needed them, and so friendly
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Susan
Everything was top class. Well equipped down to the small details. Perfect for a large party celebration or family gathering. The owner was friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Will definitely recommend.