Calf House

This was our second time staying at Calf House and we would happily stay again.

The cottage was very comfortable, the location was very peaceful and set in beautiful countryside and there is easy access to lots of interesting days out. Our particular favourites are Thirsk birds of prey centre and Brimham rocks.

Lovely peaceful accommodation with excellent and modern facilities.

An excellent base for touring North Yorkshire and close to Thirsk with its amenities. Our host was very pleasant and accommodating, visiting his animals on the farm was a bonus.

Superb property, location just perfect and wonderfully thought out accommodation.

With the directions, ‘approaching end of village’ may be clarified by mentioning the grit bin at edge of the road to turn into.

We used this as a good landmark! Also I don’t know how practical but tarmac from cattle grid to the cottages would be an extra extra advantage. Other than that it was a lovely setting and very comfortable.

Our first stay in calf house we thoroughly enjoyed our visit lovely friendly hosts and everything we needed in the property.

Hope we can visit again soon.

We loved our stay at Calf Cottage.

THANK YOU. It was well appointed, modernised to a very high standard, with generous parking and in a good location for exploring the area, including nipping into Thirsk. The owners were very friendly with generous acces to a shared laundry and welcome pack/useful basic food items. Stable internet so could work and have full access to.internet TV.

Enjoyed our stay, property was very clean and tidy & well equipped.

Great location near Thirsk, great for exploring the area. Would be happy to return in the future.

Great stay ay calf house, would recomend to anyone

The cottage was lovely, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our stay, the welcome cookies were much appreciated too!

Superb property in a lovely location but a couple of caveats - 1.

storage - providing a half-sized cupboard for food and a tiny fridge for up to 4 people is not enough. 2. The ramp to the front door is extremely slippery when wet, even wearing walking boots etc the feet slipped. More worrying was my wife's walking stick and feet slipped numerous times nearly causing a fall! The cottage was very comfy and warm, and we did initially say we would want to return but due to the above we probably will not which is a shame.

We had a very enjoyable stay.

Comfortable property and great location with lots to see and do nearby. Very peaceful and beautiful place to spend the week.

The hosts were friendly and welcoming.

The cottage was bigger on the inside than we imagined from the photos. It was beautifully clean and tidy and had all the amenities we needed. The location was a perfect central location and even though on a working farm was quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year.

This was our fourth stay at Waterhall cottages and second in the Calf house and we have always had a comfortable stay.

We cannot fault them and hope to return again. Very clean and everything you could wish for.

Have just visited for the 7th year in a row (sometimes more than once a year) and everything as excellent as always.

Will definitely be coming back.

Morning All on arrival at Calf Cottage we didn't know what to expect as it was the first time we booked something different from our normal holidays wow what a surprise the Cottage was amazing from the time you entered the door the whole layout was just what you need so clean and pristine we will probably do it again Thank You Jim & Norma

Everything about the place was perfect, we could not find fault with anything.

Location was fantastic for our needs. the host was very friendly and accommodating.

Well equipped comfortable cottage, ideal for people wanting to get away from it all.

Hosts are very welcoming and helpful. Nearby Thirsk is available to stock up on shopping or for eating out, with a good selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Ideal for exploring the North Yorkshire moors, York and other major towns and even the coast at Whitby was only just over an hour away.

Lovely stay, very clean cottage, and a great location to explore the surrounding Yorkshire countryside as well as York.

This was our fourth time staying in the lovely Calf House at Water Hall Farm.

Such a comfortable, well-equipped, immaculately clean cottage with many thoughtful touches. And we enjoyed watching the wildlife on the grassed area outside the living room window, including a frequently returning pheasant, and a hare. Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe is set in beautiful countryside, with interesting places to visit in the immediate and wider area, with some good cafes for a coffee and cake treat. Thank you, James. I am sure we shall be back again.

Lovely cottage that suited the 3 of us perfectly.

Having the detailed inventory beforehand was excellent (as we have been caught out on previous holidays in not having something that we expected would be in a property). The cottage has everything you need provided (including tin foil, cling film, food bags, cooking oil, tea, coffee and many more to mention). Family were so lovely and getting a tour to see the animals at feeding time in the morning was loved by my 6 year old. The fresh farm eggs that are available are excellent and we loved them - thanks Joe. We had a great week with you - thank you.

We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at calf cottage, a great place to explore many places within an hour's distance.

Facilities were excellent all you would possibly need. Proprietor warm welcoming and very forthcoming in sorting things. Plenty of lovely places to eat especially some of the cafes,bakeries and some pubs. We will definitely stay there again and recommend to anyone going to the area Thank you to all for a lovely time.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Calf House.

A really lovely holiday home, very clean and comfortable which had all the necessary aquipment to make a short break a pleasurable experience. Situated within the grounds of a working farm there was the additional pleasure to see a herd of alpacas and some horses, too. We liked visiting the market towns of Thirsk and Ripon, the latter with its magnificent cathedral, as well as seeing the White Horse and the now open to the public site of the Thornborough Henges. Altogether a very enjoyable short holiday.

We loved our stay here!

It was so clean and comfortable and welcoming. A great place to come home to after a busy day exploring what Yorkshire has to offer. Really can’t rate the cottage highly enough. We both can’t wait to return. We had such a lovely break away. The cottage is so well equipped and in a great location. Being just a few minutes by car away from Thirsk and the train station you can’t ask for much more. Thank you.

we had the most relaxing, wonderful stay at calf cottage, the only slight issue was the shower, it only trickled out and had no pressure at all, we tried it at different times of the day to see if that made a difference but it was just the same, my husband wasnt bothered as he likes a bath, however i only have a shower so i was really stuck, it really didnt ruin the holiday but it was an issue for me.

The website photos of Calf House don’t actually do it justice.

The cottage was faultless in cleanliness and comfort. What the website can’t convey though is the peace and quiet on the farm. Suitable for families, couples or singletons. Would definitely stay again.

A fantastic base to explore the beautiful area!

Owner was very welcoming and allowed us to come and see the animals each morning. Fresh milk and cookies awaited us on arrival. Very clean property with excellent facilities- the washing machine came in handy! The tyre swing down the lane was a particular highlight of the trip for our children!

This is the third time within a year that we have stayed at The Calf House, with a warm welcome each time from the owner, Ed.

Such a comfortable, immaculately clean and very well equipped cottage, with many thoughtful touches, giving a most relaxing holiday. Set in beautiful surroundings, with lots to see and do in the area. For two out of the three times we have been there, our three grandsons (13, 11 and 6) and their parents have also been staying at the same time at The Little Byre cottage, and the boys loved the opportunity offered to interact with the animals - including the alpacas, pygmy goats with their new-born kids, the hens (whose new-laid eggs can be purchased), Jim the ram who loves being patted and fussed over, and not forgetting the legendary Bella (the dog), who trots round each day keeping her eye on what is happening. Cannot wait for our next stay. Thank you so very much, Ed and your family.

Fantastic property.

Very well looked after, extremely clean and had everything we needed. The farm is fantastic to see and the owners are very kind. We loved our stay

Fabulous holiday.

Cottage was spotlessly clean. In a fab location. Very friendly owners. Would definitely recommend- especially if you have young children.

The property was very clean and comfortable.

The location was beautiful and in an ideal position for visiting different places. There are wonderful views of Sutton Bank that is just up the road. We enjoyed walking around the farm and seeing the animals especially the alpacas and their babies. Would really recommend these properties and hope to visit again.

The property was beautiful and extremely clean and well presented.

This is not a complaint but a personal choice, but the quilt on the bed was far to heavy for any time of year.

Excellent lovely comfortable cottage well positioned for a peaceful stay or for exploring surrounding area.

Welcoming arrival from Ed, everything about the stay made it feel like home from home, hope to return soon.

We stayed previously at the Calf House in late August/early September 2021, when our grandsons and their parents were in the Little Byre.

The cottage was just as lovely and comfortable, well equipped and scrupulously clean on this second visit. So many thoughtful, welcoming touches. We are looking forward to another return in the summer, when our family will again be in Little Byre. Thank you so very much for providing such a relaxing holiday environment.

Clean and comfortable, very spacious for four.

Plenty to do and see in the area.

Just what we needed, quiet and comfortable accommodation with all the necessary stuff to live and eat in if wanted, friendly people, alpacas, goats the wee dog.

with easy walking all around. Super!! Rena and Ronnie

Really lovely accommodation.

Welcomed by the owner. A lovely farm with animals you can meet. Perfect for visiting Harrogate and York. We had a wonderful long weekend.

Calf House is a superb cottage.

It was easy to find and very peacefully situated. The neighbouring cottages and laundry facility all added a welcome farm friendly atmosphere whilst ensuring complete privacy for each cottage. The inside of the cottage was warm and cosy and cheerful and appointed and cleaned to the highest standard. We wanted for nothing. And there is so much to do in this area without necessarily going further afield to the Dales or across to the Coast. We had taken our bikes and James and his father Ed were very helpful and friendly recommending a circular cycle ride from the cottage, through the nearby village of Thirlby. We also cycled the trails from the Visitor Centre at the top of Sutton Bank. The Visitor Centre alone is well worth a visit along with the wonderful views from that stretch of the Cleveland Way, looking right across the Plane of York, to the Fells of the Dales. And there is a also a stunning but steep walk down to the tranquil and peaceful Lake Gormire, only accessible by foot. We bought superb provisions at the butchers, bakery and greengrocers shops around Thirsk market place, and because it was Monday we were able to buy fresh fish in the market, which was probably the best fish we have ever had. It had been freshly smoked that morning. All of this we were able to cook and enjoy back at the cottage after our adventures each day. We also enjoyed feeding the chickens on the farm every day, and looking at the other animals. Children would enjoy this location.

A lovely comfortable cottage with all that was needed for the stay.

Sited in a very peacefull area.Would certainly book again for a stay. Everything was very clean & the owners seem to have everything well organised.

Exceptionally clean and comfortable.

Great location, within easy reach of Thirsk. Able to let young children run around on the grassy area without having to worry. They loved the chickens!

Beautiful location with some great places to visit locally.

Could not fault the cleanliness of the cottage and the hosts were very friendly and informative. Will look forward to staying here again. No phone signal in the cottage but excellent Wifi to contact people via messenger so this was not a problem. Very peaceful and would highly recommend.

This was our third visit to Waterhall Farm Cottages.

We really enjoyed our stay as usual.

First time we have stayed in a cottage, it was wonderful, there was everything we needed and more truly amazing we will definitely go again.

It was home from home we felt relaxed the minute we got there. The area is beautiful with plenty to do . The owners were very helpful & friendly. Enough tea & coffee for our stay . Lovely biscuits for us and milk on arrival so could have a drink straight away with out rushing to the shops for milk . All the little things what you need were there for us from cling film , washing up liquid , hand wash , hand cream and many more things we were even able to use the washing machine and tumble dryer if needed and washing powder was supplied absolutely fantastic everything was thought about for us to have a enjoyable stay thank you all

Lovely relaxing break with lots of family attractions within a one hour drive.

Cottage was spotless and perfect for our needs. Fabulous view and friendly dog.

Beautiful cottage extremely peaceful and comfortable

Excellent accommodation.

Everything has been thought of. Spotlessly clean and comfortable.

Our third visit and won’t be our last!

Such beautiful well kept cottages. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful

We booked this two days before we wanted to stay , unfortunately when we arrived Boris had other ideas and we would have to leave early as we were going into national lockdown.

But we made the most of it. The cottage was perfectly placed close to thirsk and the north York Moors and the coast all within easy reach. The cottage itself was soooo cosy and warm on cold November days. With everything you need and a lovely welcome tray with milk,biscuits and tea etc. There are sheep

Great cottage, everything in the cottage excellent and the welcome pack unexpected.

All precautions for covid in place. Family very welcoming and helpful and location exactly what was needed for an escape from pressure of the last few months. Will definitely be returning soon. Alpacas, hens and dogs also helped to make the holiday special.

A great place to stay.

Lovely accommodation in a super location.

It was great being on a working farm and the eggs and sausages were delicious. The staff were courteous and helpful. Our main criticism would be that the shower didn't work very well, so we had a lot of baths that week and the beds were very hard, which is OK if you like a hard bed, but everyone in our family found them very uncomfortable. There are lots of interesting places to visit. We had a great time exploring North Yorkshire. Would I recommend this accommodation? On balance- yes.

Amazing cottage and central to everywhere we wanted to see.

Very comfortable living area and an excellent idea to supply books, jigsaws and games as we used these in the evening after a day out. Would love to come back again!

The calf house was very well presented with quality furniture and fittings.

It had everything needed for our stay and more. The setting and area were lovely and close to many attractions.

Everything was just perfect.

Central heating and hot water failed on Sunday, and was fitted within 2 hours.

Very well stocked kitchen appliances, clean and stunning quiet location.

Very good organisation!