Ivy Cottage

We had high expectations of Ivy Cottage at 200 pounds per night.

We were disappointed in the overall experience. The owner kindly rectified the situation with a rebate.

A great location in central Helmsley, this is a very comfortable accommodation, which felt more like a home than a holiday property.

We were there in November and felt nice and warm, an electric fire in the lounge (given the burner is not usable) would be a welcoming addition for evenings in. The property is well maintained although we did notice a problem with a leaking gutter.

Lovely cottage very close to centre, had everything we needed & was very comfortable.

Unfortunately we had such terrible weather we couldn't take advantage of Helmsley itself & spent from Friday to Sunday morning unable to get out because of the storms, so we appreciated the cosy cottage even more. Sunday we had lunch at the black swan which was very nice. Only criticism with the cottage would be it would have been perfect if it had a fire in the lounge

We had a lovely holiday staying in Ivy Cottage.

Close to all the shops and cafes in Helmsley and ideally situated for exploring the rest of North Yorkshire. I enjoyed sitting in the conservatory to read my book while my two year old grandson had a sleep! He loved the garden especially the 'secret' paths he could explore. Very good communication with the owner prior to and during the stay.

A lovely house in a lovely part of the country.

We have visited Helmsley lots of times as my sister lived here and since she moved back South I've been looking for somewhere to stay. This cottage ticked all the boxes. Comfortable, everything you need for self catering and in a perfect position. Within an hour of getting there my young son said, "Mum, you want to live here permanently don't you!!!". One of the best places we have stayed with Sykes.

The cottage, furnishings and fittings were all first class.

Everything we needed was provided. The welcome pack was much appreciated. Although absent, Chris and Emma were excellent hosts.

Our stay was very good, lovely house, had everything you need , either kitchen, sitting room ,dining ,very comfortable, we definitely will be going again .

Thanks to the owner.

Ivy Cottage is lovely, warm and welcoming, a real home from home.

Only 5 minutes walk from the centre with shops, pubs and restaurants. Plenty of kitchen equipment and good information on local facilities and things to do. The gardens are a real bonus. When we visited, the timer on the boiler was not working but the owner warned us in advance. It was simple to switch on and off as required, and it wasn't that cold in the mornings anyway. We weren't sure about the green bin - it seemed to have general waste and recycling in it. However the neighbour who shares the bin area put them out. Although there is no car parking space, we found it easy to park close by in the road when unloading and loading, and never far away at other times.

Lovely cottage.

Great location. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!

Great property perfectly situated in a great little town.

There was a problem with the heating but communication with the owner was excellent and the matter was resolved to our satisfaction.

This property is in a great location for exploring N.

Yorkshire.the property is very cleen and well equipped. vert y close to shops , pubs and restaurants.

Holiday home, Ivy Cottage, is perfectly placed for trips to surrounding hot spots as well as Helmsley itself.

Facilities at Ivy cottage are generally ok. Bedrooms offer a good level of comfort and the new armchair was a welcome upgrade. Other areas could however do with some refurbishment, maintenance and/or upgrade. Overall though a pleasant enough stay

Nice kitchen and back garden.

The bench out the front is a nice place to sit on a sunny morning but it's in desperate need of a sand down and a repaint. I found the loungeroom to be uncomfortable and unwelcoming with its black/brown vinyl seating and red/purple and cream decor - and the unflued wood heater. The dining room is dominated by the table, so again nowhere comfortable to sit down. Bedrooms were good, enough space for us all and the beds were comfortable. Hot water was readily available and the heating was easy to use. You should probably give people a "heads up" as to maintenance people entering the property unannounced as we had both the lawn mower and the window cleaner enter the back garden without attempting to contact us first by knocking on the door. It didn't really bother me.

The property was spacious,comfortable and warm .

We were going to a wedding in Helmesley so it was very convenient for the venue. We found the wine and goodies left for us very nice and a lovely touch. Would stay again.

Our second stay in this delightful cottage which is ideally placed for exploring the North York Moors and coast.

The owner responds quickly to queries and issues. Thank you Chris. Be aware that parking can be an issue during the day as the roads around the property are a convenient parking spot for the town.

Had a lovely holiday.

Cottage was spacious, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. There was everything we needed and more. In lovely area, with all amenities within a short walk.

Beautiful, comfy cottage in great location perfectly situated for easy walk to all of Helmsley's great attractions.

Comfortable beds, definitely appreciated after a days walking. Choice of cosy living areas to relax in so you can each find your own space and a lovely garden, what more could you want? Felt 'at home' and had the most relaxing holiday we've had in years!

Lovely little cottage fully equipped for a weeks stay for our family.

A stones throw away from the village centre but also tucked away from any noise and traffic. We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend. Only feedback being we were given a stairgate (great that these were supplied) but they didn’t actually fit into the spaces at the bottom and top of the stairs.

The cottage was extremely well equipped and could not be better placed to enjoy the facilities of Helmsley and the surrounding delights of Yorkshire.

The generous welcome pack consisted of a bottle of wine, a bag of Maltesers and a packet of biscuits. On the downside however the cleanliness of the cooker, cutlery and utensils could have been better and the garden could do with some attention. The Wi-fi password failed to allow connection to the internet and coverage generally in the area is very poor. Parking close to the property is also a problem as the neighbours are very territorial about what they consider to be their right to commandeer the highway..

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ivy cottage.

The house is quite spacious, beautifully located in a peaceful spot with a sunny open outlook. It is just a few moments walk from the town. The castle, beautiful walled garden, shops, restaurants and pubs are all within easy walking distance. We were sorry to leave

The cottage has a lovely homely feel with lots of space and amenities.

The shower/bath was great, as was the kitchen. The double bed was not comfortable and dips on the side nearest the window. This made it very hard for me and my husband to sleep together as one of us would feel like we were rolling out of the bed. I think it needs a new mattress. The kitchen was well supplied (could benefit with more water drinking glasses) and we appreciated the welcome gifts provided. The house temperature could get above 18 degrees despite the setting being 22 degrees and on some days it felt it hadn’t come on for very long at all.

Our second visit lovely well equipped cottage.

Very comfy beds the whole place was spotless. We will be booking again.

A lovely cottage in a lovely place.

Excellent cottage, great facilities.

Everything you could want in a cottage holiday.

Great location, very clean, beautiful well equipped cottage to stay in.

Highly recommend this cottage, we would love to stay another time.

Lovely location, a very short walk to Helmsley centre.

Accommodation was very comfortable with well furnished rooms. Kitchen extremely well stocked with all necessary utensils. House centrally heated with a combined shower and bath. Good quality towels supplied. Welcome pack consisting of a bottle of wine, chocolates and biscuits was a lovely gift upon arrival. Would highly recommend this property. Mrs H. Jones

The only thing to be aware of is parking as you don't have set parking space only parking is on road but from 8.

45 to 5.30 most of parking is taken by local workers so you have sometimes drive around to find space.But really nice touch to have welcome gift basket waiting for us.

Really excellent cottage: good situation, parking, comfortable and warm (important given that our week was very mixed weather-wise).

Good beds, well equipped kitchen, altogether a very good place for a break in beautiful countryside.

A wonderful venue for a short break, an outside light would be useful to illuminate the path now the days are shortening.

No everything was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Will be thinking of rebooking next year.

The cottage is very good, very comfortable and very convenient to the town and facilities.

I feel it could be much improved with either another shower room or en-suite.

No 5 included in the address would have helped us to locate the property quicker.

Very clean well appointed property however the electric shower was very poor.

Excellent in every way, great property in a wonderful little town surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Beautifully kept end of terrace cottage.

Quite location just a couple of minutes away from the wonderful market town of Helmsley. Thoroughly recommend.

A nice cottage a short walk from Helmsley Town centre.

Comfortable and clean. Very pleased and had a nice holiday.

We were very impressed by the Cottage.

It was very clean, and very well equipped. It is close to the square, and Helmsley is such a nice village with great pubs, shops and walks. I hope I get the chance to stay there again.

Lovely cottage our second visit.

Would appreciate black out curtains or blinds in the main bedroom.

Great, comfortable cottage in a quiet spot just off the town centre.

Lots of space, warm, comfortable beds. Clean and with plenty of equipment. Couldn’t figure out the heating system on arrival and Sara who looks after Ivy Cottage was with us in minutes. Nothing too much trouble. My only negative is the bath over the shower which worked very well but I am only 4’9” with an arthritic hip and it will encourage me to study the details a bit better when choosing. However there is plenty of space downstairs to install a shower. Also another bannister where the dado rail is makes an enormous difference when going upstairs. This should not distract though and without those disabilities this is a really nice cottage to stay in. I would recommend it with confidence.

Everything was very good

beautiful cottage, fantastic location, the only noise is the birds, a great centre to explore north Yorkshire, would highly recommend, just a few minutes and you are in the centre of Helmsley

Ivy Cottage is an extremely spacious and well equipped cottage.

It was immaculate, well furnished and in an excellent position for the village of Helmsley and for touring the surrounding area. We would definitely recommend it and if holidaying in the area again would certainly book it.