Guests say
Home Cottage in York receives high praise for its comfort, well-equipped facilities, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the period features, comfy furnishings, and secure garden for dogs. Its proximity to a Michelin star restaurant, local shop, and bakery adds to the charm, with many noting the friendly village atmosphere and convenient location for exploring North Yorkshire.
There are no specific mentions of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to local amenities like a shop, bakery, and pub, as well as its proximity to attractions such as Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey. The village setting is appreciated for its charm and friendly atmosphere.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the cottage, highlighting the quality furnishings, comfy sofas, and king-size bed. The secure garden and cosy log burner are also appreciated, contributing to a homely and comfortable stay.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped with a variety of amenities, including a well-stocked kitchen and board games. However, a minor issue with an upper toilet flush and a suggestion for a reading lamp indicate room for improvement.
Guests are delighted by the thoughtful welcome pack and extra touches, which contribute to a pleasant stay. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such offerings are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
A perfect base for families, couples or friends to have a truly memorable Yorkshire staycation!.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview Smart TV.
Oil central heating (underfloor in bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. On road parking; additional free parking at village hall. No smoking.. Home Cottage is perfectly set in the delightful little village of Hovingham, tucked away outside the historic city of York. This semi-detached 200-year-old stone-built cottage is simply stunning and is everything you would want from a self-catering holiday home. Dating back to the 1800s, Home Cottage has been given the love and attention it deserves and still retains its sense of history and offers a real home from home feel. The cottage itself is just a short drive from the famed Castle Howard with its fabulous grounds making a great place for a family day out with various activities available to keep everyone entertained. Entrance is gained into the comfortable living room which is complete with a stunning wood burner adding extra charm and additional heat, giving a great place to snuggle up in front of the fire on those colder evenings with a glass or two of red wine. The country style kitchen which is fully equipped for all your culinary needs. To the rear of the cottage the enclosed private patio which is a great place for having a glass of fizz al fresco or taking in the morning air with a coffee.
Hovingham is a beautiful village set on the edge of The Howardian Hills situated close to Castle Howard and easy reach to the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the stunning North Yorkshire Coast meaning you have quick access to many scenic walks and fantastic bike trails. The village has a high-end restaurant, hotel with bar and restaurant, bakery with tearooms along with a village store and coffee shop offering lots of choice for food. Hovingham Hall stands in the centre of this picturesque village. Home Cottage is just eight miles from the wonderful market towns of Helmsley and Malton and just 17 miles from York, which is a must.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Ryedale Folk Museum
Reviews (16)
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Neil Hutchinson
Belinda was a great host and the goodies were greatly appreciated. Lovely cottage in exquisite village, with local convenience store, excellent bakery, restaurants and lovely walks. Good central point for visiting, Castle Howard, Thirsk, York and Beautiful Helmsley.
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Confirmed Guest
Home cottage is very well equipped and caters well for all tastes . The lounge could benefit from a reading lamp as we struggled to be able to read comfortably. I would suggest visitors bring a torch for autumn/winter evenings if you need to venture out as there is very little street lighting, if you need a last minute walk with your dog. Otherwise a perfect cottage in a great location and beautiful area .
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Confirmed Guest
From the moment we stepped through the door, we felt at home. We booked for 4 people, but two had to drop out last minute, but this didn't deter us from having a lovely stay and good holiday.There was a lovely welcome pack on arrival, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We loved the period features in the house, the quality furnishings and furniture. The sofas were very comfy, as was the king-size bed. We opted to use the downstairs shower room as it had a walk in shower. The cottage is very well equipped and the crockery was beautiful. We enjoyed the logburner too.Home cottage is adjoined to a Michellin star restaurant , but the noise was extremely minimal and we had no issue. The shop close by was busy with cars coming and going, but, again we soon got used to that and it wasn't a bother.We just felt at ease and happy in the cottage, and would be happy to return .Thank you to the owners.