Coral Cottage, Castle Howard, Coneysthorpe
ID: S175608
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Coral Cottage is a beautifully decorated and well-equipped property in a picturesque village setting, offering a peaceful and cosy retreat. Guests consistently praise its comfortable furnishings, warm atmosphere, and proximity to Castle Howard. The cottage is spacious and ideal for relaxing breaks, with thoughtful touches and a welcoming feel. While most reviews are very positive, a few guests noted minor cleaning issues, some maintenance concerns, and occasional communication gaps. Overall, the cottage provides a charming and restful base for exploring North Yorkshire.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, with particular praise for bedding and towels. However, a few mentioned dead flies, cobwebs, and some cleaning oversights, suggesting occasional lapses.
The location is highly praised for its tranquil village green setting and easy access to Castle Howard and North Yorkshire attractions, making it a standout feature for guests.
Guests frequently highlight the cottage's comfort, including cosy living spaces, warm bathrooms, and comfortable beds. A single mention of an uncomfortable bed slightly lowers the score.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with modern kitchens and bathrooms. Some guests noted issues such as dangerously hot water, limited kitchen storage, overgrown garden, and minor maintenance needs.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as consumables and a welcoming atmosphere. Please note that any gifts or extras mentioned are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
Coral Cottage is an 18th Century stone cottage of historical and contemporary charm. Each room is unique, comfortably furnished and decorated with different blends of vintage pieces from Castle Howard, and antiques and art from across the country. The cottage also benefits from a wood burning stove, enclosed front and rear gardens and ample private parking.
The delightful village of Coneysthorpe on the Castle Howard Estate sits at the heart of the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Perfectly placed in rural North Yorkshire; the North York Moors National Park, Yorkshire Coast and medieval city of York are all easily accessible. Castle Howard, which is just a stone’s throw from the village, is one of Britain’s finest stately homes and was built in the 18th century by Sir John Vanbrugh. The nearby market town of Malton boasts an impressive array of independent food outlets, cafes, restaurants and shops with popular food markets taking place each month.
The Howardian Hills and North York Moors offer endless footpaths and bridleways and are popular with cyclists, walkers and nature lovers. The rugged Yorkshire Coast includes towns such as Whitby and Scarborough as well as smaller fishing villages including Sandsend and Robin Hood’s Bay, all within an hours drive. The city of York is just 15 miles away and offers many attractions including museums, galleries, river cruises, York Minster, the medieval walls and a huge variety of shop and restaurants.
Yorkshire has something for everyone, see our Surrounding Local Area information below for just a few suggestions on how to best enjoy your holiday in this superb county.
Additional Information:
Some low beams in the cottage.
There are some steps from patio area to grassed area in the rear garden, and a small step between sitting room and kitchen.
Guests will receive a £20 voucher to use at the Castle Howard's Farm Shop, along with a pint of milk, tea bags, and Nespresso Vertuo coffee pods.
Day entry passes to Castle Howard valid for the day of your choice (subject to seasonal public opening times, please click here for more information). The house and gardens are open seasonally (usually from around April to October), however please make sure to check before you visit and book ahead.
Up to four well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Garden (not fenced for dogs), backing onto open working farmland with livestock in the field.
Initial wood supply provided in baskets by the wood burning stoves.
Children/infants welcome, however not exceeding the maximum capacity of 6 guests in total. Infant equipment is not provided.
The bedding is non-feather.
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Flamingo Land
- York Museum Gardens
- Shambles
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
This is a traditional style old cottage with added modern kitchen and updated bathrooms. It is set in beautiful location on the green, and has a large garden, the front one particularly added to the cottage style. Unfortunately for dogs, which are accepted, the fencing is not secure, which is a shame as it limited our use of the garden with our dog and must be an easy fix. Also, the outdoor furniture is beyond it's best and the provided barbecue didn't invite use. New furniture and maybe a parasol if needed would have helped in making use of the extensive outdoor space. The kitchen is well equipped and the provided consumables were very appreciated. There isn't a lot of storage space if you plan to cater for yourself, even occasionally. The decor is in keeping with the style but does throw up problems for cleaning, there were too many spiders and a candy floss of webs for my liking! The door keys would benefit from colour coding to the relevant door, one didn't have a mortice lock which around the back was a security risk. The front door lock was very stiff and awkward especially from the outside, from the inside you could lean your full weight on it to open more easily. Sofas in the living room could also benefit from replacing.
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Confirmed Guest
Tastefully decorated, spacious and lovely location
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Confirmed Guest
Coral Cottage is a haven of peace and quiet within easy reach of Castle Howard and Malton . We had a relaxed Christmas holiday and loved the decorations , the log burner and the warm bathrooms . Plenty of hot water for five adults . The decor and furniture is perfect with plenty of interesting pictures and comfy sofas and the boot room / utility was a great addition for muddy clothes