Guests say
Snowdrop Cottage in York offers a homely and comfortable stay with a hot tub and beautiful decor. It's well-situated for exploring local attractions like Castle Howard. The village's amenities, including a cafe and pub, add to the experience, though the pub's service received mixed reviews. The cottage's warmth and thoughtful touches are appreciated by guests.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to local attractions and the convenience for visiting York and surrounding areas. The village setting is described as pretty, adding to the appeal.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially when the stove is lit. However, some mention the property can feel cold and damp, and the stairs may pose a challenge for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen, hot tub, and wood-burning stove. However, some guests struggled with the stove and suggested additional heating would improve comfort. The internet connection is good.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like dressing gowns for the hot tub and the festive decor for Christmas. While gifts are not explicitly mentioned, these touches indicate a considerate approach by the owner. Please note that such personal touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
The boutique interior design of this luxury cottage is spectacular and its private hot tub and amazing village location close to Castle Howard adds the icing on the cake!.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Sky, Smart TV, Netflix, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Slow Cooker, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, French Doors Leading To Garden
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Dressing Area
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed rear garden with BBQ, firepit and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private). One small dog welcome. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steps to the seating area and pools in the garden.. Snowdrop Cottage can be found in the heart of the picturesque village of Welburn which is surrounded by the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within a few minutes of the iconic Castle Howard yet only a 15-minute drive from the historic city of York. This luxury, boutique style cottage with private hot tub is just the perfect getaway for anyone looking to spoil themselves whilst enjoying this beautiful part of North Yorkshire. The cosy cottage living room is decorated in deep shades with colourful furnishings and the wood panelling provides the perfect ambiance for an evening in front of the wood burner enjoying a choice of Sky or Netflix movies. French doors lead through to a sunny kitchen/dining room with access out to the enclosed gardens. A country style dining table sits to one side; here you can gather for a hearty Yorkshire breakfast before heading out to explore the Howardian Hills or come together on an evening for a delicious home cooked evening meal. The shaker style kitchen offers a host of modern appliances, off the central hallway can be found the family shower room which once again does not fail to impress with its bright colours, patterned tiles and gold accessories. Retire on an evening via the cottage stairs to the first floor and find two beautifully designed bedrooms both offering stunning interior design, beautiful soft furnishings and luxury hotel linens. Choose from a pretty double room with Velux window or a kingsize with four poster bed, statement chandelier light and views of the countryside. Snowdrop Cottage features an enclosed garden with a raised terrace with additional seating for al fresco dining and a private hot tub. Decorated with fairy lights this garden comes alive at night should you wish to enjoy the evening stargazing around the firepit or surrounded by bubbles.
You are truly spoilt at Snowdrop Cottage, having so much on your doorstep. The local public house is just across the road and is much loved by the locals for the great food it serves and the friendly welcome. Opposite this there is also the local café/deli where you can enjoy a wonderful breakfast menu, afternoon tea, coffees and cakes or pick up some delicious holiday essentials including pre-made meals to cook at home. The iconic Castle Howard, famous for Brideshead Revisited and more recently Bridgerton is just a short drive away, offering a packed events programme throughout the year and one of the UK’s best Christmas experiences a visit here should feature on your holiday itinerary. The Yorkshire Arboretum is opposite and provides a stunning backdrop for walking. If you are looking to enjoy great food then visit Malton, the ’foodie’ capital of Yorkshire. Packed with independent cafés, delis and restaurants and offering frequent food festivals. At neighbouring market town Pickering you can climb aboard their steam train or visit local attractions such as Eden Camp historic war museum or perhaps a day out at Flamingo Land theme park and Zoo. Dalby Forest offers amazing walks and mountain biking or if you really want to climb in the treetops why not tackle Go Ape’s adventure challenge. The Howardian Hills offer miles of walking and cycling opportunities or hop on the train in Malton and enjoy the seaside town of Scarborough or travel inland and explore the medieval walled city of York. The North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Wolds are also on the doorstep waiting to be explored. Make Snowdrop Cottage in Welburn the base for your hot tub getaway!
There are steps leading to the outdoor spa area and hot tub in the garden. Appropriate outdoor footwear must be worn at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Flamingo Land
- York Museum Gardens
- Shambles
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Location excellent, near good pub and cafe. Close to Castle Howard which must be visited their cafes are very good and their garden centre. Malton is close by but like many centres is not as nice as it used to be. The cottage has all you require however the stairs are a challenge if you are not agile and the hot tub is really out of bounds for people who struggle with mobility, but we had a lovely break and the cottage is very homely we did like it very much. The people are so friendly and helpful which is always a plus.
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Robert King
Location good as we were going to York races. Pretty village, and we love north Yorkshire. We rent cottages as there are 3 of us and paying for 2 double rooms makes it expensiveWell placed for moors and York and close to castle howard.Coffee machine is a vertuo espresso, a few capsules provided so you need to take your own.Cottage is cold,(we were there in august!). Thermostat set to max at 70. Always felt a bit damp.Aga wood burning stove good but you need to Google for instructions on use of air vent controls. It was ok when we had an evening in and could get it going well but we were out a few evenings which meant we came home to a cold house with no time to get stove going. Wood and kindling provided - phew !Supplementary oil fired radiators would solve it.Plenty of hot water.Internet - goodHot tub in Yorkshire - maybe !Decor - interesting but it is a dark cottage anyway but cosy when stove lit. Lighting quite atmospheric.Local amenities.Dogh cafe excellent - book a table.Crown and cushion - went twice, 2nd time awful and they halved the bill. It is part of a chain of pubs. Caveat emptor !
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Confirmed Guest
A fabulous stay this May half term at snowdrop cottage!! Was like a home from home with the addition of a hot tub!!!! All you could need as a fabulous base for exploring the local area with Castle Howard on doorstep and Nunnington Hall as well as Malton and Pickering (where we caught the train to whitby). The decor is gorgeous with a fab shower, great kitchen full of aray of pots, pans and utensils, perfectly warming lounge area and very comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed a breakfast one morning at Doug cafe and fabulous cakes taken away for lunch and would defo reccommend! We ate at the pub one evening but on a future visit would be more likely to try other pubs outwith the village. All in all a great stay and would love to return to snowdrop in the future!!