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"Shetland cottage is very comfortable, extremely clean and well equipped."
It is set in an ideal position for visiting York. Alison the owner is friendly and helpful, but unobtrusive at the same time. A welcome pack is a nice touch. We would certainly recommend this property.
Reviewed by VeraNov 2021
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"A beautiful location with easy and secure parking."
The cottage is even better than the photos. It has everything you might need plus a whole lot more:
The owners and neighbours are friendly and helpful without being intrusive, just the right balance.
It is spotlessly clean and has a comfortable, cosy & characterful lounge to relax in and a well equipped kitchen. It has a huge comfy bed and plenty of storage. We loved the skylights, and the choices in different lighting throughout made it even more comfy.
The welcome gifts of bread, milk etc and being able to enjoy a nice hot drink on arrival were most welcome and useful after our long drive.
We thoroughly enjoyed our lovely crisp early morning, autumn walks along the adjacent picturesque bridle paths; the bird song, nature, sheep and cattle were an absolute joy.
Easy to get to the centre of York plus good local shops, restaurants & take-aways etc.
We were staying here with an assistance dog whilst working in York. We will definitely be back for a leisure stay, this was too idilic a cottage not to.
Absolutely perfect!
Reviewed by JulieNov 2021
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"Fabulous holiday cottage for our autumn half term break."
Excellent links into York (bus stop outside) or up into the moors and surrounding area. So much to do locally. Lovely cottage, well equipped (would be made even better by a real log burner and smart tv, but this didn’t impact on our holiday!), and lovely friendly host.
We would thoroughly recommend and will be back.
Reviewed by ElizabethOct 2021
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"Accommodation was amazing, very clean, hosts were very helpful."
Great base to explore Yorkshire. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by CarolineJul 2021
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"Loved the idea of being just outside the hub of the city but only a ten minute bus ride with bus stop minutes from cottage."
Lovely walks nearby.
The cottage had everything we needed and the beautiful large garden available if we wished.
The bridal path by side of garden takes you across a field, through a churchyard and to a good pub with excellent food.
Alison the owner was on hand if we needed anything without being intrusive. If visiting York again would certainly stay again.
Reviewed by LesleyJul 2021
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Great location to get to the Moors and Whitby. Alison was very welcoming. Our dog loved having a run around in the garden.
Reviewed by PhilipJul 2021
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"We most enjoyed the fact that the accomadation was well placed for York, Harrogate, countryside and only about 1 hours drive to the coast."
The Shetland was a lovely place to stay, very clean with everything that you need and more. Alison was an amazing host very friendly, would definitley recommend this holiday!
Reviewed by OnofryoJun 2021
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"We had a wonderful holiday at the Shetlands."
...cottage very comfortable,clean, homely, dog friendly and thoughtful touches. ...would certainly recommend and when we decide to visit York again will definitely return to the Shetland .....Moira and David Wathan
Reviewed by DavidJun 2021
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"Lovely property, airy, spacious, well equipped and very comfortable."
We had a lovely stay and getting into York centre was so easy with a fast and frequent bus service with the stop an easy walk away. Great Indian restaurant 10 mins walk up the road and a lovely walk over the fields behind the property to a nice pub over the river. Much appreciated welcome pack, will definitely book again next time we visit York.
Reviewed by TimMay 2021
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"Highly recommended."
The cottage is scenic and serene, a beautiful retreat. It's located close to the vibrant city centre, which is packed with attractions and historical landmarks. I can't fault this holiday experience on any level - it is simply wonderful!
Reviewed by GaryAug 2020
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"The Shetland was superb, from the clean spacious rooms to the well-equipped kitchen, and more."
We greatly appreciated the host’s thoughtful extras, such as fresh cut flowers on arrival. Nice area with lots of footpaths, and a pub within walking distance.
Reviewed by KathyJul 2020
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"Excellent cottage in every regard."
Furnished to the highest standards everything you need and it's all top quality cooker w.machine TV etc.location ideal just off ring road ,yet country walks to pub beside driveway to property.regular bus service into York route 1.perfect for dogs miles of sale walks.handy for shopping centres 5 10 min drive all main supermarkets etc.once on ring road 1min drive you can explore the wonderful countryside.hosts are most helpful and obliging.5plus stars. Sonia and Stuart and Henry the labrador
Reviewed by SoniaSep 2019
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"Beautiful cottage everything you need and more."
Very friendly owners. Dog friendly. On a bus route into the city of York.
Reviewed by JudithJul 2019
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"This is a lovely cottage, it is well designed, comfortable and well equipped."
Lots of good dog walking nearby, excellent takeaways and on a good bus route into York.
Reviewed by JulieJun 2019
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"Well situated cottage close to York City Centre,only 2minutes from bus stop to city."
Very well run operation,would certainly highly recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by ColinMay 2019
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"Very well appointed cottage, friendly owner, good get you in pack, dog friendly with lots of walks on doorstep and ideally situated on bus route for York."
We had a great holiday.
Reviewed by IanMar 2019
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"This was mine and my boyfriends first break away and our first time in York!"
We couldn’t praise it enough, the cottage was spotless and so pretty. The owner was really lovely, she came straight round to greet us when we couldn’t figure out how to use the fire oops :) The bed was so so so comfy!! It had everything we needed, we even got teabags, coffee, etc. It’s a perfect location; close to the town and it has a beautiful restaurant right around the corner. If you don’t visit the Shetland then you are missing out!
Reviewed by JosephJan 2019
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"Can not wait to go back, the barn was a home from home everything you could think of was there."
Tea and coffee waiting for us and fresh flowers in the bedroom a really nice touch, it was lovely and warm which was great as the weather was not the best, the electric stove made the living room feel really welcoming just by using the light element.
The barn was immaculate and all the cleaning supplies where left for us to use including washing powder and dishwasher tables.
Really can not rate this place high enough, I have already recommended it to my friends and family and we will be back soon.
Reviewed by EmmaNov 2018
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"The Shetland was a beautiful cottage."
.. stylish, warm, clean and comfortable. Alison made us feel very welcome, and at ease. The homemade bread, milk and tea bags were very welcoming after our long drive. We walked into York centre, but there is public transport and taking the car was easy too. Fabulous Indian restaurant just up the road. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Reviewed by AmandaNov 2018
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"Lovely cottage in a great location."
Good bed and shower.; what else do you need. More than warm enough as well. Would be more than happy to stay there again.
Reviewed by StephenNov 2018
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"The Shetland was amazing and will definitely book again in the future."
Thanks from Mr and Mrs Fuller.
Our honeymoon was amazing.
Reviewed by BenjaminOct 2018
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"The Shetland Cottage."
Was a delight to stay at. The hosts gave me a wonderful warm welcome, and treated me more like family than someone just there for a holiday. I will definitely be coming back for another vacation and that is a promise. The pictures do not give it justice, it is far better. Well proportioned rooms (The bedroom is massive). Very nice kitchen, using the space well including dishwasher. Bathroom was the right size for 2 people. With a lovely lounge with dining area settee Sky tv, and a great log effect fire, even just on without any heat made the lounge looked lovely at night looked like a real fire. The cottage was nice and warm. Lastly Car parking space opposite your front door. York only a few minutes away by car, with plenty of places to visit in York and the surrounding area. Retail park only a short distance away. A big 10 out of 10 from myself
Reviewed by PaulSep 2018
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"This cottage is delightful - has all modern ammenities and comes with access to a huge, beautifully kept garden."
It's perfectly located with scenic country walks right from the end of the driveway, beautiful local area and a five minute drive from a retail park with shopping, dining and cinemas. It's 15 mins by bus into the beautiful centre of York. The hosts and neighbours were really hospitable and everything in the area is dog-friendly too. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by AmieJun 2018
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"Ideally placed around 15mins out of York on a good bus service,(daytime,evening and Sundays)."
Reviewed by GrahamJun 2018
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"We had a great stay at the Shetland, Accommodation First class."
So handy for York and surrounding areas.
Ron & Ruth Austin
Bucks
Reviewed by RonaldJun 2018
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"There are things we thought that could be improved on,dining area not comfortable, or seating area not comfortable,bed not the best !"
! No view what so ever !! We could not find the key !! When we got there. As it had been put in somewhere different to what we were told, had to ring you,for instructions,so not impressed after just driving 200miles. Every thing else was excellent,We wouldn't want to ever return to this property thou.
Reviewed by ShirleyJun 2018
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"Very nice cottage / barn , location great for York area and surrounding towns ."
facilities spot on also owners very nice and wee Harry the dog Would certainly consider using again and recommending to any one else Iain & Frances and snowy
Reviewed by IainMay 2018