Waterside Cottage

Customer Rating: 4 / 4 out of 4
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

10 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely village, the owner has thought of everything, even a small torch which we used when we went out in the evening as there are no street lights at all in this village.”

- Mrs Atkinson, December 2018
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“We had a fantastic weekend in the cottage.”

Warm and cosy whilst the storm was outside. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay there. We enjoyed the mince pies left out for our arrival.

- Mrs Carroll-mcardle, December 2018
“The peaceful and friendly setting of the cottage was perfect.”

Owner on hand if needed but not intrusive. A lovely, helpful range of welcome gestures.........a rose in each bedroom, milk in the fridge and cake under the cover in the kitchen, blankets and rugs everywhere ! Warm and cosy during very cold autumn weather. It's an excellent base for coast, country and town destinations. We walked along Sutton Bank with its panoramic views, visited several spectacular abbeys nearby and drove to the coast at Sandsend for bracing strolls. Helmsley is a few miles up the road with castle, parkland and a myriad of tea shops ! Nunnington Hall is a delightful National Trust property reached within a few minutes of the property which caters for all ages and interests. On the way back to Sheffield, we called into York to round off a holiday of brilliant variety. The village itself has a interesting church with a Saxon Tower and plenty of walks from the property, especially suitable for dogs.There are two excellent places to eat and a delicious bakery ! Hovingham has a quiet and friendly feel to it. We would definitely return in a different season to see the countryside in another aspect but the autumn colours were spectacular !

- Mrs Hutt, October 2018
“A lovely comfortable cottage in a lovely village.”

Good weather too! Hovingham is a good centre and the cottage was great to come back to after a day out walking etc. There are loads of walks to choose from and places to visit. The village bakery is only 100yds from the cottage and the Village shop (open all hours!) 200yds away. Couldn't be more convenient. Mrs Wainwright the owner lives next door and was friendly and helpful. This was our first experience of renting a cottage and we'll certainly do it again.

- Mr Mothersdale, June 2018
“Waterside cottage was everything we had hoped for-lovely, quiet, pastoral,well-equipped, great location and Jane and Richard (the owners) were welcoming, charming, knowledgeable and extremely helpful when we had problems with our rental vehicle.”

- Mr Shchudlo, May 2018
“Lovely location, cottage just the right size for two of us.”

Very cosy and everything provided. Would definitely stay here again.

- Mrs Nicholas, September 2017
“Nice One”

The cottage itself was very quaint but quite modern in design. All the facilites inside the cottage were of top quality, i must say that the toilet and wash hand basin in the top bedroom was very tight if one was shaving (wet that is)& the hot water left something to be desired but other than that it was a very cosy cottage.The surrounding area was really lovely & not far to go to many of the attractions of the area

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
“A most enjoyble stay in a delightful cottage”

Think the fact this was our second stay, both of 3 weeks in length, and hope to make it a third in a very comfortable well appointed cottage in a delightful village with all amenities and friendly people. The landlords were very friendly, helpful and thoughtful

- David and Eileen Row, October 2011
“hovingham”

What an excellent property, really good value and very homely. The homemade cake and bread and milk was a lovely welcome gift. The owner was really approachable and helpful. Would go again.

- jackie, February 2010
“Unexpectedly brilliant holiday”

Lovely cottage,great village,good places to eat. In the middle of stunning countryside and within easy reach of so many places of interest, we could have filled the week three times over. The owner was helpful without interfering and if you want a relaxing holiday you don't need to move from the comfort of the cottage, or the village.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A delightful stone-built, semi-detached cottage, nestling close to the beck in the picturesque village of Hovingham.

The cottage has real charm and character, and has been lovingly renovated to provide a very comfortable, cosy retreat.

There is an open fire in the living room and sloping ceilings in the bedrooms, while outside is a small, enclosed south-facing garden, ideal for relaxing.

Hovingham itself has amenities including an excellent hotel and a village shop.

Surrounded by the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is an ideal location from which to explore the surrounding area.

Excellent walking and cycling opportunities are close by, whilst Nunnington Hall and the stately home and gardens of Castle Howard are just 4 miles away.

The pretty market towns of Malton and Helmsley are both only 8 miles away and well worth visiting.

An easy drive to the historic city of York and also to the East Coast seaside resorts makes this a most enjoyable holiday.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x twin with en-suite (basin and WC). Ground floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen. Living room with dining area and open fire.

Amenities

Storage heaters with open fire in living room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher,WiFi, TV, DVD, radio/CD player
Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Locking bike shed
Small, lawned front garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop, pub and village playground 5 mins walk
Note: Pay phone in the property Note - One of the inn's will be closed until Spring 2019 due to major refurbishment
There is still one Inn available a few yards away from property with bar access

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About the location

HOVINGHAM

Helmsley 8 miles; Malton 8 miles; York 20 miles.

The pretty North Yorkshire village of Hovingham sits amidst the beautiful countryside of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is a real gem, with a beck running down the high street, two excellent inns, a traditional village shop, a tea room and a bakery. There are excellent walking and cycling opportunities from the village itself, as well as easy access to the beautiful National Park. The stately home and gardens of Castle Howard are just 4 miles away, and the market towns of Malton and Helmsley are 8 miles away. Historic York and the attractions of the East Coast are further afield but well worth the trip!

Note - One of the inn's will be closed until Spring 2019 due to major refurbishment. There is still one Inn available a few yards away from property with bar access.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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