Summerfield Farm Cottage

73 Customer Reviews

• "After exploring the moors & seaside it was good to come back to the cottage & unwind."

  Everything was excellent and Fiona & Ryan were friendly & helpful hosts. We love the animals especially the hens & piggies! We will be back.

  Reviewed by Stewart Harold5.0★May 2025

• "A brilliant time, cottage was just wonderful, homily, Fionia and Ryan was there if needed but otherwise full privatese at all times."

  Situated quiet but within a short drive you had a wonderful town of Helmsley. Cannot express how much we enjoyed their cottage. Hopefully to return in the future. Barbie and Clive

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★May 2025

• "We have been to this cottage several times."

  It is not the most up to date property we’ve stayed in - it’s a farm cottage. But it still gets five stars because the ambience is instantly relaxing. It’s in an isolated spot with lots of space to look across the fields. Or you might occasionally see light aircraft from the airfield not far away - we have seen them practicing looping the loop before! There are a few animals: chickens and farm cats, and whilst we were last there a couple of rare breed piglets. Our boys absolutely adore playing on the tyre swing. The owners have installed a simple footbridge allowing you to quickly access the public right of way that runs at the other side of the small river at the bottom of their field, meaning you don’t have to walk a long way along the lanes before getting onto the pretty local footpaths for country walks. The owners are friendly and accommodating. There is lots to do in the local area, such as English Heritage and National Trust properties, and a great birds of prey Centre in Helmsley. Would happily visit again!

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★May 2025

• "The cottage is in a beautiful and quiet setting."

  It had all the comforts we wanted. The garden was secure for the dog and a lovely place to sit. There was plenty of evening sun for a rest in the garden after walking. We had a good view of the trees, chickens and pigs and on one occasion sheep, who had wandered out of their field. There was more than enough for us to do in the area, we could have filled many weeks with walks. You can walk from the cottage to Nunnington Hall. Helmsley was bustling, picturesque and friendly. The eggs the owners gave us were delicious, and we could see the chickens having a good life. We would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Apr 2025

• "It was such a serene location."

  A perfect base for exploring. Wandering down with the dog to the beautiful little stream on an evening with the sun going down behind the banks of daffodils was magical. The dark skies were beautiful too, SO many stars visible on a night. If the owners are reading this, thanks for the eggs, and the filter coffee was a lovely bonus too. You have a beautiful place to live, well done!

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Apr 2025

• "We had a great stay and were impressed by the speed of the owners dealing with the heating issue."

  Reviewed by Bill4.4★Feb 2025

• "Lovely cottage with an ample secure garden and everything you could possibly need provided."

  Lovely peaceful location. Will definitely return

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Feb 2025

• "Lovely cottage in a very quiet peaceful setting."

  Didn’t hear one firework, which we came away to avoid. The cottage had everything we needed, kitchen well equipped with a good hob and oven. Reasonable freezer compartment above fridge. Comfy beds with nice quality linens. Garden for dog, watch out for the sheep and chickens that are about, we found them very amusing and our dog wasn’t bothered by them. Great location for access to market towns (Helmsley was five minutes by car and had great shops) and to the Moors. There is certainly plenty to do. We did many morning walks and the area is very dog friendly, in fact, if you don’t like dogs you’re stuck as we saw so many on the Cleveland way and in the towns. Thank you for a great stay and the fresh, free range eggs. We will certainly return.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Dec 2024

• "The cottage was so cosy and comfortable that we didn’t go out as much as we thought we would."

  It was lovely just chilling in front of the fire. We look forward to returning in the future. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Nov 2024

• "This cottage was perfect for us and our dog."

  The location is quiet and peaceful even though its on a working farm. Very well quipped and spotlessly clean. Everything provided for. The hosts are lovely and friendly and welcoming and nice to know they’re on hand if there were any problems. We had a lovely stay and will definitely be booking for next year.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Sep 2024

• "We stayed at Summerfield Farm cottage last autumn and came straight back this year, which says straight away that we like it!"

  The cottage is clean, the rooms are spacious and uncluttered, the ambiance is pleasant and homely. The kitchen has a comfortable amount of workspace and plenty of cupboard room. Although the cottage is next to the owners' home, the windows all face away over the fields/down the drive, and the cottage garden is on the side away from the owners' windows and door, so one has a feeling of privacy and quiet. The garden has a table, chairs and a parasol for sitting out in fine weather. The views from the bedrooms, by the way, are delightful. Just one thing to be aware of is that the stairs are steep. It won't be a problem for most adults, and I think that the owners provide a safety gate for toddlers, but something to consider if someone is elderly or frail?

  Reviewed by Katharine4.7★Sep 2024

• "Lovely little cottage, well equipped."

  Double room only had a 3/4 bed, small and not very comfortable. A few light bulbs already blown and no replacements could be found. Apart from that we had a lovely stay. Thank you

  Reviewed by Wendy4.1★Aug 2024

• "The property is set in wonderful surroundings, although it adjoins owners property it is very private with its own garden which is well maintained."

  Owners very friendly and gave info regarding local area and places to visit. Based on a farm, so a few animals present and lovely fresh eggs daily. Very well kept cottage and a full inventory in kitchen. We are hoping to return soon to explore more of the beautiful surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Justin5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely holiday and certainly the weather helped."

  The outside garden was perfect and very safe for our spaniel .Beds and garden furniture very comfortable. There are so many places to visit nearby and we hope to return.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jun 2024

• "Good location and friendly advice given by owner regarding the area"

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★May 2024

• "Absolutely great."

  We really enjoyed our stay, not only was it a very pleasant location but all the facilities were A1.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2024

• "We've had a wonderful time at the Summer field farm cottage with the surrounding area comfortable and relaxing, ideal retreat to those seeking rejuvenate from busy lifestyle."

  However, the simple touches like resources and better communication could be better. We were asked by the guest book to strip the bedding on our departure for example and put it in the laundry basket, yet we couldn't find any, however we have looked. There weren't enough supplies of toilet tissues either and ended up buying our own. The same applied to kitchen towels or wet towels where there were only few left. We didn't mind to put the cottage as we found it but would appreciate on our holiday to supply with resources to do the job at least. Also, being it a farm it advertised in the guest book, guests could purchase fresh eggs, but was told there weren't any due to owner having family members visitors and that she'll let me know the next day. I didn't receive any notification. Small touches like that would make a big difference to the overall satisfaction.

  Reviewed by Katy4.1★Apr 2024

• "Cottage was lovely and comfortable but a few little things need attention."

  The hot tap in downstairs bathroom is loose. The skirting board on entrance to living room is rotten with a hole in it. Upstairs bathroom small light above mirror isn't working. Downstairs bathroom smells a bit of mould. Apart from these little things we enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Kevin3.8★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely stay!"

  Quiet rural location with enclosed garden for dog was perfect for us. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed.

  Reviewed by Hannah4.7★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cottage."

  Felt just right.

  Reviewed by Laurence5.0★Feb 2024

• "Very nice clean property in lovely location."

  This was my second visit And always a pleasure to stay here. The owls at night were calling to each other really nice to hear. Thank you Rob

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★Jan 2024

• "Our 2 week stay was perfect in every way."

  The hosts were friendly helpful and on hand if we needed but not obtrusive. The farm and surrounding land is excellent for walking our dog who thoroughly enjoyed running free in the fields. The cottage is extremely well stocked and instructions & guidance is some of the best we have seen. We know the area very well as we are locals (in between house moves) so we really loved being able to relax in this wonderful setting at a stressful time for us. The cottage was very spacious for the 2 of us , had a lovely cosy open fire, 2 bathrooms and a second bedroom which we used to store our interim belongings, would have stayed an extra week but unsurprisingly the cottage is fully booked, would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jan 2024

• "Summer field cottage is warm and cosy."

  It is ideal for visiting so many places in north yorkshire.it is always clean and has everything you need.the stairs would be steep for any one with walking difficulties.we have visited three times and would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2023

• "We found the cottage snug and cheerful on wild, wet November days and nights."

  The batterie de cuisine is admirably complete, clearly stocked by someone who realises that holidaymakers really do sometimes want to cook! Sufficient knives, chopping boards, big enough saucepans etc. Good-sized rooms throughout. When we had a temporary problem with the hot water, Fiona responded very quickly and came round to reset the controls. I will mention here (NOT an issue with the cottage, but with the email I received from Sykes) that the directions for finding Summerfield website are unnecessarily complicated. Luckily I contacted Fiona in advance, and she gave me crystal clear, accurate and simple directions.

  Reviewed by Katharine4.7★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely time at Summerfield Cottage."

  The garden was really secure for our dog, the views were amazing. Everything was clean and comfortable. We met the owner once and she was really helpful, advising us about short cuts to get on the Moors. Fabulous! Would definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was beautiful and the location for sightseeing was superb as there was so much to see and do in the area."

  Everything we needed was supplied. The owners were so friendly and helpful and we would like to especially thank them for assisting us to locate the cottage. Judy & Dan

  Reviewed by Dan4.7★Sep 2023

• "A late booking to take advantage of the early Sept sun, so we enjoyed glorious weather throughout our stay."

  The cottage is located in beautiful countryside and ideally placed to explore the east coastline an hour away or lots of lovely places closer by. Our dog enjoyed the pretty self enclosed garden, as did we. Friendly and welcoming owners next door should you need them, but not at all intrusive. Perfect cottage for a relaxing break.

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Sep 2023

• "We loved our stay at the cottage it’s the third time we have been there and it was as lovely as ever,peace and quiet nice enclosed garden for our dog to run around in,will be coming back."

  Dave Haverhill

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

• "The ambience of this holiday cottage is really relaxing."

  If you’re looking for ultra-modern it might not be for you, but if you want rural slower-paced life, watching animals and birds, this would be ideal. This was our second visit. The kids demanded to return because there is great tyre swing in the farm yard, and two friendly outdoor farm cats. This year there were also chickens that enthusiastically sought us out for bird seeds and oats. The cottage is really conveniently located for days out under twenty minutes’ drive away: Riveaulx Terrace, Riveaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey, Helmsley Castle, Helmsley Walled Garden, Nunnington Hall, North York Moors Railway and more. We would warmly recommend the National Birds of Prey Centre in Duncombe Park.

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Aug 2023

• "This is a lovely, comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage with good wi-fi connection."

  It is in a good location for exploring the surrounding countryside.

  Reviewed by John Geoffrey5.0★Jun 2023

• "A comfortable cottage with everything you need."

  Situated in a beautiful area surrounded by fields, along with the sheep cows and hens enabling a tranquil stay. The cats are inquisitive and love a fuss. The owners are next door, they are friendly and very helpful but not at all intrusive, the perfect hosts. A great place to stay to unwind with lots to do in the area and somewhere for everyone a little further afield.

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a very enjoyable stay, and the property was in a lovely location."

  The Cottage was very comfortable, and all the appliances worked well for us. We would be very happy to have another holiday there. I found the stairs a bit steep, but my mobility is not the best, and most people would manage them fine. My wife did have a fall on the first evening, as there was a unexpected step down as soon as you enter the twin bedroom - she was a bit bruised, but soon recovered. Many thanks to Fiona.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely place to stay."

  Made really welcome by the family who own the farmhouse.

  Reviewed by Alma4.7★Jun 2023

• "We had a lovely few days restful holiday - cut a bit short at either end due to our little dog who wasnt very well."

  Such a comfortable cottage and Fiona and Ryan the owners are lovely people. It was our second visit and while we didn't go as far as we would have liked this time we enjoyed walks around Nunnington Hall and shopped at Morrisons in Malton. Thank you for the Free Range eggs Fiona they had exceptional flavour.Would thoroughly recommend this cottage - it is home from home and there is everything there that you might need for your stay.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2023

• "A really nice place to stay."

  Our five year old was delighted to see the sheep and chickens and to help feed the pigs. Fiona and her family were really welcoming, and we also had plenty of privacy. We would definitely stay again if we're in the area.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Apr 2023

• "Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed."

  Views were lovely with lots of garden birds. Rare tree sparrows came to our feeder along with many others which we really enjoyed. Whole area and villages very beautiful.

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.7★Mar 2023

• "A fantastic cottage and managed to light the fire without mishap."

  Lived up to expectations.

  Reviewed by Thomas4.4★Dec 2022

• "Enjoyed our second stay at summer field cottage."

  It is always clean, warm and welcoming. We hope to return again as there is so much to see in the area.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Oct 2022

• "Ideal quiet location and easy to get to many places in the surrounding district."

  Lovely outdoor seating area in the garden, comfortable bedrooms and well equipped kitchen. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Sep 2022

• "Was this property perfect?"

  No, the kitchen was a bit cramped, the upstairs shower room a bit narrow, and we couldn’t find enough tall glasses in the cupboard. But did we love it and would be come again? Yes, absolutely. It was such a relaxing place with a pleasant sheltered garden. Best of all were the things that weren’t in the listing. There was some play equipment in the yard and the boys absolutely loved the tyre swing. There were some very friendly fluffy cats around to stroke. And there is a small quiet airfield close by and one of the pilots showed off his skills doing loop the loops and dives. Lots to do close by. The kids enjoyed the adventure play area at Castle Howard the best. Had a lovely time here.

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Aug 2022

• "Great location."

  Cottage is beginning to look a little tired, and is quite sparse however it didn't distract our stay. It would have been good to have a welcome note, or booklet to explain the favourite spots, or must-do visits in the area - there is so many hidden gems so it would be good to share the local knowledge. The two farm cats are very friendly and greeted us most mornings and evening!

  Reviewed by Scott2.8★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful little cottage perfect for a family get-away."

  The place was lovely and clean, well equipped with tranquil views of the countryside. Ideal location for visiting both the Yorkshire moors and the dales. Hosts welcoming. A great find, we hope to be back!

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★Jul 2022

• "Shame the description online differed to what was actually available."

  Garden furniture was insufficient for 4 people, and when requested more seating, we were offered 2 plastic chairs. No eggs were available although the description said collect your own eggs for breakfast, no sight of any chickens or a reason why. We had a few people approaching us at the cottage about loose sheep and also a user of the adjacent caravan and camping site trying to contact the owners, who were not available during the day.

  Reviewed by Laurence2.8★Jul 2022

• "Just got back from a wonderful stay at Summerfield cottage."

  Beautiful area and just a few minutes drive to Harome & Helmsley. The cottage is lovely with everything you need, as we were blessed with gorgeous weather a little more outdoor furniture is all I would ask for. Lovely and relaxing stay and so quiet. Would certainly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sue4.4★Jun 2022

• "HAD A LOVELY TIME COTTAGE WAS VERY HOMELY."

  .OWNERS VERY WELCOMING.EVERYTHING CATERED FOR ALL OUR NEEDS..THANK YOU FOR A LOVELY STAY..

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★May 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage in beautiful quiet location."

  Plenty of places to visit and activities to do. Highlights were Helmsley, Rievaulx Abbey, the coast especially Whitby (best fish and chips at the Fisherman’s Wife) and Bempton Cliffs, walking on the moors and visiting RHS Harlow Carr.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★May 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at this cosy cottage."

  Lovely views from all the rooms and a very warm welcome. We would love to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2022

• "Summer field Cottage was a perfect get-away."

  This was a first holiday since Covid. The cottage was a home from home. Everything you needed. The cottage was clean and comfortable an in a great location. We got to explore Yorkshire and had the perfect base to return to. The beds were so comfortable! The owners were friendly day and even gave us eggs and let us visit the new born lambs. Would have no hesitation to return and ro recommend.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely quaint little cottage, very homely with a wood burning fire."

  Just perfect!

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was in a beautiful location and had everything we needed."

  Our hosts made us feel very welcome. There is a lot to explore in the area and we would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Feb 2022

• "Cosy and very comfortable, we enjoyed our stay."

  A good base for getting our and about but also lovely to come back to. Appreciated privacy and quiet, views from windows and whole range of kitchen amenities. Excellent wi-fi meant managed to do some remote work as well. Thank you for welcome fire pack and cake.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely, old, stone cottage in beautiful location, 5-10minute drive to the town of Helmsley."

  We were welcomed with a sticky ginger cake left for us in the kitchen upon our arrival.The cottage was comfortable with a really well-equipped kitchen, including In the pantry an iron & board, mop & bucket, sweeping brush & dust-pan, vacuum cleaner & recycling boxes & plenty of cleaning products & cloths & washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets. Nice touches & saves having to bring or buy those additional items. The property was clean and we had everything we needed. The owners left equipment & logs for a fire for the first night, which was nice. We didn't light a fire though because we didn't spend much time in the cottage. Really enjoyed our stay & would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Rachael4.7★Feb 2022

• "Had a lovely stay the cottage had everything we needed and was very comfortable."

  Although it was winter we still had good views out of the window and enjoyed watching the chickens and sheep. The property was connected to the owners but very private with its own garden. I would love to return in the summer and spend more time in the area as lots of small friendly towns around

  Reviewed by Shan5.0★Jan 2022

• "Absolutely brilliant stay, in the middle of nowhere with only sheep next door and a friendly chicken for company."

  We really enjoyed the peacefulness and had a great time just relaxing. We would love to go back I didn't want to leave the tranquil surroundings to come back to normality.

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Dec 2021

• "Very clean, very peaceful."

  Lovely log fire , great location for exploring nearby , will hopefully stay again.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2021

• "We hope to book the cottage again."

  We were egg-static about the welcome half-dozen and the double mattress is the most comfortable I have ever slept on. The wi-fi was great too and the teenager was able to do his uni tutorials on Zoom. It was lovely to see The Grapes thriving in Slingsby and catch up with many local relations and friends. Jon and Josh

  Reviewed by Jon5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely peaceful holiday thank you would recommend this cottage - it was very comfortable and everything you needed was there."

  Would stay there again if in the area

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely area very quiet."

  Cottage was very nice all updated to modern standard .would stay again if in area

  Reviewed by Michele4.7★Sep 2021

• "The owners are friendly and welcoming."

  The cottage is warm and comfortable. It is a little bit away from the village and no footpaths directly from the farm, However, we enjoyed our stay, it was quiet and relaxing and we enjoyed exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Marlene5.0★Aug 2021

• "A really lovely as advertised cottage."

  We would definitely visit again. The owners also went above and beyond to support us when we needed local information etc. My 5 year old loved it. Thank you

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage was lovely ."

  Clean and comfortable. A lovely kitchen to cook in with modern facilities . lovely location too and excellent for local attractions and cycling in the area. Very quiet and peaceful for a restful holiday. John

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2021

• "We have just returned from a lovely week at Summerfield Farm Cottage."

  The location was perfect for us as it was peaceful but not too far from walking/places to see and a shop in Kirkbymoorside. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed and they clearly consider Covid cleaning between stays. My only slight negative comments would be that some rooms are starting to look like they could do with a lick of paint and also maybe a clearer signage of the main farmhouse as the few quiet caravans that were there kept getting mixed up and trying to come pay us for their plot! This wouldn’t put us off staying here again though.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★May 2021

• "Great location for exploring the North Yorkshire moors and coast, the house is a bit old fashioned but is clean and warm, the stairs are a bit steep and the bathroom is tagged onto the property in a cold extention, however there is a second shower room upstairs which is OK."

  The master bedroom could do with blackout curtains, we were woken each day at 5AM by the sun.

  Reviewed by Philip4.1★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage in peaceful surroundings."

  Also has an enclosed garden with table and chairs, great views, huge trees.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2021

• "Summerfield cottage was lovely, very comfortable and clean."

  Perhaps the best equipped kitchen in any cottage we’ve stayed in, even though we didn’t do any cooking. Fiona was very helpful and the eggs are just delicious!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Apr 2021

• "All very good Fiona was very helpful overall we had a great time"

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2020

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this delightful part of Yorkshire, the cottage was excellent, warm, plenty of hot water, good facilities, kitchen a bit tight for two people moving around."

  Lovely position, really quiet and views over the countryside, Helmsley very interesting town.

  Reviewed by Pauline4.7★Sep 2020

• "Spacious and comfortable."

  Warm and for want of better word cosy

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2020

• "We had a great holiday , because of the Covid 19 restrictions the owner had to remove the usual local information leaflets/maps etc so we had to do our own research online although the owner was very helpful with pointing out places to eat locally ."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2020

• "The hosts did a great job at very short notice to accommodate us and were really helpful when we were there."

  A lovely little find!

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Sep 2020

• "We had a lovely time at Summerfield Farm Cottage near Helmsley."

  It was warm, cosy and clean with good cooking facilities and really comfortable beds. The owners were very welcoming and respectful and provided gorgeous fresh eggs on arrival. We had booked to go in spring but when Covid hit I cancelled the booking and rebooked for later. Sykes were very good with communications, refund and rebooking and all information was clear. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Angie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Cottage was lovely, really had everything you needed."

  Lovely outdoor space ideal for our small dog as secure all round. Great swing which the kids enjoyed and seeing the pigs. Lovely touch with the fresh eggs left for us. Clean and comfortable. Beautiful area our first time of exploring, so much to do as long as you have the car as cottage out in the countryside. Beautifully quiet and peaceful a real get away. Great Covid secure plan and instructions. Definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2020

• "A beautiful, peaceful setting."

  gorgeous views from every window! Lots of places to go walking in the area. The garden is great for relaxing at the end of the day. We enjoyed exploring round the farm and meeting up with the animals. The cottage is very comfortable, clean and had all the kitchen equipment we needed. In these COVID times I would recommend organising a grocery delivery from one of the supermarkets based in Malton. The family were welcoming (loved the banana bread) friendly and available when we needed to ask anything but also gave us our privacy. We enjoyed a fantastic week.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2020

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