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The Helmsley Retreat

Cottage with a hot tub, a short walk to North York Moors National Park

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Outdoor dining
Living area
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dishwasher, high chair
Exterior detail
Escape to The Helmsley Retreat, a luxurious 5* cottage within the North York Moors National Park. Enjoy open-plan living with a kitchen area featuring an oven, microwave and coffee machine or unwind in the hot tub and sauna for four in your private spa garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Helmsley Retreat

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

su-UK31581-UK31581

About the area

Map
Helmsley, near York

What's nearby

  • Hemsley Walled Garden - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rievaulx Abbey - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Ampleforth Abbey - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • National Trust Nunnington Hall - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 24 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hearts Of Ampleforth - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Helmsley Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Helmsley Retreat?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Helmsley Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Helmsley Retreat located?

Situated in York, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. Duncombe Park and Cleveland Way are also within 10 minutes.

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The Helmsley Retreat Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley Robson

Great base for exploring north Yorkshire.

Great base for exploring north Yorkshire. Short walk to local pubs and shops.