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The Old Post Office

(Ref. 1115609)

Ampleforth, North York Moors National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • great (8)
  • location (8)
  • lovely (8)
  • stay (7)
  • loved (7)
  • all (7)

18 Customer Reviews

  • "Accomodation quirky with annex like a separate self contained flat."

    Steps all over so need not to have anyone who trips easy. Welcome basket fabulous touch and the log fire all set up. I loved cooking on the rayburn found the 2 induction hobs more of a challenge. Those who use induction hobs knew what they were doing so fine. 2 big sinks and lots of dishwasher tablets too. Guides to using equipment left out so no problems. Lounge sat the 6 of us comfortably and could at a real push seat 7 or 8 if have children with you. 10 would have to have folks on dining chairs. Dining tables quirky too as 2 smaller tables we sat as a table of 6 comfortably. Great location put 2mins away walking and had great atmosphere and food good too. The White Horse. Parking a little tricky but managed 3 cars on the street. Would stay again.

    Reviewed by Caroline4.0★Nov 2025

  • "Had a lovely time staying at the old post office in ampleforth the cafe opposite ..."

    Had a lovely time staying at the old post office in ampleforth the cafe opposite was amazing and the white swan pub was also excellent lovely village would definitely recommend people to stay there

    Reviewed by Donna5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Lovely spacious property that provided excellent accommodation for 3 generations of family."

    Excellent sized kitchen and lounge. Separate annexe was a bonus too. Excellent communications with owners, cottage was ready at 10 am on day of arrival. Great central location for the Moors, Dales and the coast, even popped in to Scotland. Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Reviewed by Marc5.0★Jul 2025

  • "We stayed for 3 nights over the Bank Holiday and loved it!"

    Plenty of space and rooms and a really well thought out design for the cottage. Brilliant communication with Madeleine. We loved the cottage and the whole area. We visited both local pubs as well which were also great!

    Thank you for coming to stay, and your marvellous review. We really do try hard to make your stay the best, and it’s simply uplifting to hear such a positive review! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely big house, bigger than shown in the photos."

    lovely village with a great cafe and two lively pubs. The house suited our needs however it would be improved with a larger dinning room table.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Had a lovely week at the Old Post Office."

    We had a problem with the heating but the owner was straight round and it was sorted very quickly. Loads of space. Lots of places to visit and good eateries nearby.

    Reviewed by Hilary4.0★Dec 2024

  • "The property was huge, with lots of space for all of us."

    We loved the location and the village. The local pub was wonderful and we had great pizzas there one night. We also used the shop nearly everyday to get essentials we forgot! We found the cooking equipment hard work and did have to move two tables together in the dining room so we could all sit together. Although the property was beautiful, we did find it dirty on our arrival and had to hoover everywhere and clean down the family bathroom where the sink was very dirty with toothpaste. Once we had cleaned we felt at home and enjoyed our family holiday.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your stay at The Old Post Office, we are glad you enjoyed the property and the local area, however, we are a little taken aback by your review as this does not align with our previous wonderful feedback. You mentioned there were cleanliness issues, I checked the property along with our Housekeeper before your arrival and I can confirm it was cleaned to our usual very high standards. We welcome guests to contact us during their stay if there are any issues, but, you did not make us aware of any problems, had you let us know we would have acted on this swiftly. On your departure we did notice some damage in the property that meant we had to hold back a portion of the Good Housekeeping Bond, I am sorry if this was upsetting but we would not be able to continue letting if we did not take recompense for damages, I hope you understand our reasonings behind this. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alice3.0★Aug 2024

  • "Gorgeous property in lovely location."

    Really worked well for us with children, parents and elderly grandparents - so if you have family members or friends group who benefit from being able to hang out together or do different things in different rooms it’s ideal as there is so much space. Owner is so kind and helpful. We loved it.

    Reviewed by Janette5.0★Jul 2024

  • "It was a lovely house, ideal for our family of 9 to get-together."

    The village of Ampleforth is charming and there is plenty to do in the area for young and old - even when the weather isn't perfect! The dishwasher was a real boon, and we also used the washing machine a couple of times for our muddy clothes. The children loved the mezzanine floor for games and jigsaws.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2024

  • "We loved The Old Post Office!"

    The charm, history, location, so many things about it we liked …. room to spread out too! And, the host Madeleine was incredible. I feel like we’ve made a friend! First of all, we arrived to a wonderful and very complete basket of provisions for breakfasts and snacks! So very thoughtful!also, she gave us lots of super helpful local tips and was extremely communicative yet gave us all the privacy in the world. Perfect rental and best host EVER! .

    Reviewed by Eric5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Perfect cottage for us as a group of old friends."

    The kind owner had left a very generous welcome pack and plenty of wood for cosy fires - all very much appreciated. Lots to do locally in this beautiful part of the country.

    Reviewed by Nicki5.0★Feb 2024

  • "Extremely comfortable property, all commented on excellent beds and quality furnishings."

    Rayburn took a bit of getting used to but when combined with other facilities worked well. Only small gripe was that the main lounge area could do with more seating for 9.

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2024

  • "We had a fantastic stay at the post office."

    The location is perfect, we made the most of the lovely cafe opposite and had an afternoon tea one afternoon. The accomodation is so spacious and perfect for our group. We would highly recommend staying at the post office

    Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Dec 2023

  • "It sleeps 10 people, but only had one big pan so self catering was extremely difficult."

    There was not one cupboard in the kitchen to store food, so we had tins bottles, packets and jars. All stacked at one end, it looks like a harvest festival!. The cottage was mostly clean, a few cobwebs. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable and the furniture, clean and comfortable. For self caterers, there could do to be a mixing bowl, some serving dishes, and generally more kitchen equipment. A rolling pin, a food mixer et cetera

    Reviewed by Toni4.0★Oct 2023

  • "This is a very attractive and comfortable cottage in a delightful village."

    There were eight in our party (there is room for ten people) and we very much enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2023

  • "This was our second stay at this wonderful property."

    It’s great for family get togethers or a group of friends. The house is very comfortable with plenty of room for kids to play. There is a wonderful cafe across the road which does a great breakfast as well as cakes and food throughout the day. There is so much to visit in the area (North Yorks railway, castle Howard, various national trust properties, national birds of prey centre to name a few) and the house is close to York which is beautiful. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

    Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Aug 2023

  • "Large cottage with plenty of room."

    The location is great for the North Yorkshire Moors, Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley, Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, etc and Ampleforth itself is very pretty. The annexe provides private accommodation within a larger house, great for grandparents wanting their own space. Cooking in the large kitchen is on a Rayburn, and the house has all the facilities you'd expect.

    Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★May 2023

  • "The Old Post Office is a wonderful property for a large group."

    It is like a tardis - much bigger than in the photos! Lovely cosy sitting room & sofa. It is in a great location for some beautiful walks and there is a brilliant cafe and pub just over the road. We loved our stay here; the only small thing is that two of the double beds are very small (as well as the one in the annexe) and not really big enough for two adults. Fine for a teenager or child.

    Reviewed by Jane4.0★Apr 2023

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Summary

  • Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with basin, 1 x super-king-size with TV (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower in both, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Living/dining room with multi fuel- burning stove
  • External annexe: one double mezzanine bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire and TV
  • Dishwasher and washing machine
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oil-fired AGA and hob, induction hob, microwave/multi oven, fridge/freezer
  • Smart TV, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for at least 2 cars
  • Enclosed rear terrace with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and two pubs 0.1 miles
  • Note: A welcome pack with basics (bread, butter, jam, marmalade, biscuits, milk) and a bottle of sparkly in the fridge, along with tea, coffee, hot chocolate are all provided
  • Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
  • Note: This property cannot accept check ins before 4pm unless agreed by prior arrangement

The property

Well-positioned in the pretty village of Ampleforth in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park is The Old Post Office, a characterful dwelling, inviting ten guests.

Just a stone's throw away from local amenities and a host of beauty spots, whilst offering original beamed ceilings, inviting interiors, and flexible sleeping arrangements with an external annexe on offer, the cottage provides the ideal base for a group celebration.

Enter the welcoming living/dining room, featuring a woodburning stove, a plush velvet corner sofa, and a six-seater dining table, delivering a homely setting after a day of adventure.

For further dining opportunities, head to the rear terrace, both enclosed and private, or gather in the kitchen/diner, enjoying a country style.

When sleep calls, head upstairs to select from one of four spacious bedrooms, including two super-king-size (zip/link) and two doubles, some benefitting from en-suite shower rooms, whilst the others are serviced by a traditional bathroom with roll-top bath.

For those who prefer some privacy, make the external annexe your home, housing a double mezzanine bedroom, en-suite, and open-plan living space.

Prepare for your coming adventures by visiting Ampleforth and its charming amenities, ahead of touring the stunning remains of Byland Abbey, enjoying a hands-on experience at the National Centre for Birds of Prey (NCBP), or rambling through the pretty grounds of National Trust - Nunnington Hall.

Travelling towards the city of York, be spoilt for choice when planning your itinerary, with the chance to visit the Museum and Gardens, follow the border of York City Walls, or enjoy a historical activity at JORVIK Viking Centre.

Dotted across the national park you'll also find a host of attractions, including Ryedale Folk Museum, Butterwick Alpaca Retreat, where you can trek across the countryside, and Castle Howard, an enchanting stately home, inviting the entire family.

Gather your loved ones with The Old Post Office as your base.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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AMPLEFORTH

Helmsley 4 miles; York 20 miles; Scarborough 35 miles.

The unspoilt village of Ampleforth lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, and is made up of a scattering of traditional houses, two pubs, a tea room and the local village shop. There are several highly-rated restaurants within the surrounding area, while the market town of Helmsley is just a short drive away with two Italian restaurants, a curry house, two hotels and two pubs. The quiet country roads are ideal for cyclists wishing to explore the hidden villages of the area, while the National Park to the north offers unique, spectacular moorland scenery and a variety of walks and cycle paths. With nearby Pickering and its steam trains to the north, Castle Howard less than 15 miles away and Scarborough and the East Coast only 35 miles away, Ampleforth is in the perfect location for a varied yet relaxing holiday.

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Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
Please Note:
Oil fired Rayburn is being altered to an electric Rayburn. This may take until mid May 2024 to be completed.
Alternative forms of cooking are provided as microwave, 2 induction hobs and an air fryer.
Central heating will be by use of immersion heater until Mid May 2024.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.