Guests say
York House is a well-liked cottage with stunning views and a peaceful location close to Richmond. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, the warm welcome from the owner, and the suitability for large groups. The local pub and countryside walks add to the charm. While some updates and additional kitchen items are suggested, the overall experience is positive, with many guests willing to return.
The reviews suggest that the property is generally clean, with clean bedding and comfortable rooms. However, there is no specific mention of cleanliness levels, so a definitive score cannot be provided. The score reflects a good standard based on available information.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, peaceful village setting, and proximity to Richmond. Guests enjoy the local walks and the nearby pub, contributing to a high score for location.
Guests find the house spacious and the beds comfortable. However, some reviews mention issues with shower temperature control and a lack of storage space in some bedrooms, suggesting room for improvement in comfort.
The property offers ample crockery and cutlery, but guests note the absence of some kitchen essentials and bathroom amenities. Maintenance issues like worn towels and problematic showers are mentioned, indicating that facilities could be enhanced.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
Explore the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors whilst staying at York House - there’s room for all the family!.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 37" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Freeview TV
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. . Large enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store available on request. Private parking for 8 cars. No smoking.. York House is a beautiful, detached stone-built property, in the picturesque Swaledale village of Hudswell. Built by the owner to a good standard, with many contemporary fixtures and fittings. The living room boasts a wood burner, and there’s also a large, well-equipped kitchen/dining room, a cosy snug, plus five comfortable bedrooms, some with en-suite facilities. Boasting stunning views over the Swale Valley and a delightful lawned garden, this characterful cottage shouldn’t go missed.
A superb base for exploring Swaledale, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North York Moors, making York House an ideal location for touring this wonderful area. Hudswell is a small ribbon village sitting on top of the valley above the River Swale, located just two miles from its better-known neighbour of Richmond. Set in delightful rolling countryside, the village boasts a mixture of lovely old houses and an interesting local pub. Like many village pubs, it recently fell on difficult times, so the villagers clubbed together and now run it as a ’Community Pub Initiative’.
Discover the ancient market town of Richmond, which stands to the north of the River Swale. Its cobbled streets, narrow alleys and architecture embody nine centuries of history and unique character. The town grew up around its castle, and today there are wonderful walks to be enjoyed by the castle or alongside the River Swale.
York House is ideal for those seeking a comfortable and relaxing holiday and offers a perfect base for exploring all of North Yorkshire including the Heritage Coastline and the medieval city of York. There are historic sites to visit at Rievaulx and Fountains Abbey, stately homes at Nunnington Hall, Castle Howard, and numerous quaint villages with traditional inns serving good food and local ales. Family fun can be found at Flamingo Land, Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Go Ape in the Dalby Forest. You can find miles of sandy beaches at the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Shop, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi
There is also a double bedroom with en suite available.
Stairgate available on request.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Richmond Castle
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely weeks holiday at York House . John the owner gave us a warm welcome and showed us where everything was. The house was lovely and warm ( which we needed with the snow and ice we had while we were staying there) , the walks we went on with our dog straight from the door were great and enjoyed by us all . The view from the back garden of the house is stunning. Richmond and Catterick Garrison are both less then 10 minutes drive from the property and have plenty of shops , pubs and takeaways if needed but when you get back into Hudswell, it is just peace and quiet.
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Julie Hebblewhite
There were ten of us, so we filled the house but found the communal areas spacious. The downstairs bedroom is small, so more suited to children. The location is great with wonderful views and very handy for Richmond. Overall, there are things that could do with some updating but the house is warm and great for a large group, with plenty of crockery and cutlery. The owner is welcoming and on hand if needed. We had a lovely weekend.
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Confirmed Guest
The location of this holiday house was perfect. The village and surroundings were peaceful and the views of the countryside from the house were superb. It is a pity that the house did not live up to expectations. The furniture and fittings appeared mostly old and neglected. Lighting in many of the rooms was very poor, especially the living room and the en suite bathrooms. In fact the whole house could do with a complete refurbishment. Some of the bedrooms had very little storage space, no drawers, some having no mirrors and some of the bedroom doors did not close because the beds blocked the doorway. One en suite bathroom was almost unusable. The shower control was so finely tuned it was impossible to use safely and the bath/shower control on the tap was held together by a clothes peg!! The hot water pressure in this bathroom was so low that the bath took ages to fill. We gave up on this bathroom in the end. There were no towel rails, shelves or storage space in the en suite bathrooms, neither were there any hooks on the doors. Some wash hand basins had no fittings on the plug holes and no plugs – beware of dropping anything down the plughole! Although the kitchen has plenty of crockery and cutlery it was short of many essential items – oven trays, mixing jugs, colendars etc. The plastic tablecloth and the table mats could certainly do with replacements. Some basic items were not provided, such as, waste paper baskets in bedrooms/bathrooms, soap, bathmats, only one tea towel, no cleaning products. Not surprisingly there was no welcome tray. In 40 years of using self catering holiday homes this is the first time we have not even been provided with a pint of milk on arrival.To say we were disappointed with York House would be an understatement. This is a shame because it has the potential to be a great holiday home given some TLC.