Guests say
Blacksmiths Cottage in York is consistently praised for its cosy atmosphere, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. Nestled in a quiet village with friendly locals, the cottage offers a peaceful retreat with a convenient pub nearby. Recent modernisations enhance the comfort, while original features add charm. It's an ideal base for exploring the moors, coast, and market towns.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and 'well equipped', indicating a high level of satisfaction in this area.
The location is highly regarded for its quiet village setting, proximity to walking and hiking areas, and a local pub with excellent food, making it a desirable location for a peaceful getaway.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, perfect for couples, with a lovely open fire adding to the ambience. The recent modernisations to the kitchen and bathroom also contribute to the overall comfort.
The cottage's facilities, including a new oven and well-furnished rooms, are appreciated by guests. The preservation of original forge features adds to the charm, although no specific mention of maintenance issues suggests that everything is in good order.
While guests express satisfaction with the cottage and its amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Blacksmiths Cottage is an ideal base for walking, touring and relaxing anytime of the year.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
LPG heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial logs included for wood burner.. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Blacksmiths Cottage offers a cosy stay within the delightful little village of Gillamoor, located just outside the market town of Kirkbymoorside. The cottage has been carefully converted to retain all its features from the days when it was the local blacksmiths shop, with its original oak beams, reclaimed brickwork and the fantastic blacksmiths forge fireplace.
All on the ground level, the property is ideal for couples who want to come away and relax whilst also having the opportunity to explore what this beautiful location has to offer. The cottage offers a very comfortable living area which is open plan with the kitchen and dining area, along with a good-sized double bedroom and small bathroom.
The gorgeous, unspoilt village of Gillamoor is famous for it’s ‘surprise view’ that reveals a breath-taking panoramic view across Douthwaite Dale to the moors above Farndale and Hutton Le Dale. Nearby you have a village inn which is a two-minute stroll from the cottage, serving local good priced food along with fine ales. The market town of Kirkbymoorside is three miles down the road offering local shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants. A little further afield you also have the lovely towns of Helmsley and Thirsk, along with the fantastic North York Moors giving you an abundance of beautiful scenic walks and bike trails. The cottage is also well placed to visit many of the local visitor attractions including Riveaulx Abbey, Nunnington Hall and Castle Howard. Blacksmiths Cottage is cosy and welcoming at any time of the year.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (13)
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Ken Scott
Blacksmiths cottage was very clean and cosy the pub across the road was great we had a nice sunday roast ..no shops in village but a small drive to local town with all you need plus Hemsley is only 15 minutes away whiich is well worth a day out overall great location and would recommend it
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Andrew Racle
A really lovely cottage. Both the kitchen and bathroom have recently I believe have upgraded to a very high standard. We had a really comfortable stay for 4 nights, even though the weather was not great. I would certainly recommend a stay at this lovely cottage if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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Paul Loving
Had a wonderful week in Blacksmiths Cottage’ , the owner has supplied everything you need and more, can’t wait to rebook next year, the lovely open fire was lovely 😻