Title: 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32921593&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to North York Moors National Park ## Photo gallery for 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley ![Outdoor dining - 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921600/32921593/cc6b3a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921600/32921593/77480923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921600/32921593/5a10fc8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace - 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921600/32921593/cac97328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32930000/32921600/32921593/263bac71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the charming town of Helmsley, River Rye House offers a tranquil retreat with its own secluded garden. Relax by the woodburner in the living room or unwind on one of two patios overlooking lawned gardens leading down to the riverbank. The property also features a well-equipped kitchen and utility room for convenience. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Located in the town of Helmsley, this Grade II listed house is great for visiting Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park.. 1 step to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DAB Radio, DVDs, Woodburner Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher Utility Room: Washer Dryer Wet Room: Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. . Lawned garden with 2 patios and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 small car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a river adjacent to the property.. With its own secluded garden leading down to the banks of the River Rye, this Grade II listed house is set just off the market square of the picturesque town of Helmsley. One of a pair, it is within easy walking distance of a selection of excellent shops, inns and restaurants, as well as Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park. Excellent walking in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park starts from the doorstep. Open-air swimming-pool, golf and riding available locally. York 24 miles. The Yorkshire Dales and the coast are within comfortable driving distance. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 500 yards. There is open water in the property grounds. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104940000/104938700/104938657/af316c81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Ings York - Toys/Games [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=104938657&PinnedHotelID=104938657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458564/b2dd5e60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Helmsley - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2 Quartos Alojamento em Helmsley 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Helmsley 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Private vacation home su-KOG-KOG ## About the area York is home to this cottage. Helmsley Arts Centre and National Trust Nunnington Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Howard and Duncombe Park. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and Yorkshire Lavender are also worth visiting. [Visit our Helmsley travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Helmsley.dx4373) [View more Cottages in Helmsley](https://www.expedia.ca/Helmsley-Cottages.d4373-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.24408%2C-1.05797&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=REIe4fx3WKKraAEBxkPDz95eLvM=) Helmsley ### What's nearby - ![Bleak but beautiful moorland approaching the lion inn at Blakey ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141823/d683438c-af99-4db4-8c78-ae47ba2dfc33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North York Moors National Park 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Although the West Range is more complete, the view from the moat bottom up to the East Tower, even it it's ruinous state, demonstrates how imposing Helmsley Castle would have been. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/9c56fba7-911c-4eb2-b0d6-02e164f9fc63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Helmsley Castle 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Helmsley Arts Centre 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Duncombe Park 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Hemsley Walled Garden 10 min walk \- 0.9 km ### Getting around - Thirsk Station 22 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 56 min drive ### Restaurants - The Black Swan 9 min drive - The Feathers Hotel 4 min walk - Byland Abbey Inn 12 min drive - The Fairfax Arms 8 min drive - Auntie Anne's 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley? ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley? ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### JULIEANNE S. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a lovely English cottage in an extremely beautiful town. The cottage had everything we needed for a wonderful holiday. We are traveling from the USA and started our adventure here. The only issue was WiFi was intermittent, but I think that was the area, not the cottage. Also, I thought there was designated parking. ##### JULIEANNE S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul and Marjorie Nov 9, 2020 #### A superb house right in the centre of. A superb house right in the centre of. Lovely village. Views of river and bridge and sitting out areas for warmer times of year. Cosy and warm in winter. Tastefully furnished and well equipped. It’s hard to fault it. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Paul and Marjorie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane Oct 26, 2020 #### We really enjoyed our stay in this warm, cosy comfortable cottage. We really enjoyed our stay in this warm, cosy comfortable cottage. Ideally situated close to the town centre and local amenities. We enjoyed meals at the Black Swan, the Magpie Cafe in Whitby, the Star at Harome and the Black Swan in Oldstead. A very relaxing week. The only thing missing was the Internet connection but we had excellent phone signals. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Jane This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Joan Sep 18, 2020 #### Good for two couples or one family. Good for two couples or one family. Very well equipped in some ways but minor details let it down. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Joan This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Dec 15, 2019 #### What a gorgeous cottage! Bridge House has everything you could possibly want and is ideally situated What a gorgeous cottage! Bridge House has everything you could possibly want and is ideally situated a short stroll from the centre of Helmsley. The little touches from the welcome goodies to an initial supply of logs etc for the wood burner are most welcome and appreciated. The parking is not an issue - if you cannot park directly outside of the cottage then you can usually get a space a few 100 yards away. This has to be one of the best cottages I have ever stayed at - have rebooked for next year!!! ##### Sarah This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria Nov 18, 2019 #### Absolutely delightful cottage, which is great location,cosy and clean. Absolutely delightful cottage, which is great location,cosy and clean. Once understanding that the parking space allocation is necessarily one spot, and can park in any space out front as all council owned, then able to relax. Lovely time had and would return. ##### Victoria This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Hilary Oct 16, 2019 #### The cottage is very well situated and is well equipped. The cottage is very well situated and is well equipped. However since our last stay in 2016 we thought the property was in need of some tlc. Particularly the entrance gates that badly needed repair or replacement. However, we had a lovely stay at Bridge House and would go again. ##### Hilary This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Liz Sep 30, 2019 #### The cottage is very convenient for the local town with good shopping facilities and a small market. The cottage is very convenient for the local town with good shopping facilities and a small market. The cottage was a little tired looking and the garden slightly overgrown but this did not detract from the comfort. Would recommend a holiday in this lovely part of Yorkshire. ##### Liz This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Rosemary Sep 17, 2019 #### We love coming to this house. We love coming to this house. Wi fi would make it perfect for our needs but the location and charm of this property bring us back time and time again. ##### Rosemary This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### LARAINE Sep 11, 2019 #### CD Player in kitchen\\living room TV\\DVD requires updating everything else is excellent. CD Player in kitchen\\living room TV\\DVD requires updating everything else is excellent. ##### LARAINE This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn Aug 17, 2019 #### Luxurious cottage with three spaces to sit outside. Luxurious cottage with three spaces to sit outside. It's really pleasant being that close to the river. You can sit on the kitchen window seat and watch it slowly drift by. Some noise from the nearby road, but not overly intrusive outside, and not noticeable inside. ##### Dawn This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor Apr 8, 2019 #### Excellent cottage, warm and comfortable in a prime location overlooking the River and within easy di Excellent cottage, warm and comfortable in a prime location overlooking the River and within easy distance of the centre. Probably the best accommodation we have had in many years of staying in furnished cottages throughout the UK. ##### Trevor This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ricky Feb 24, 2019 #### This is a lovely house with a great finish. This is a lovely house with a great finish. The location is beautiful and there is plenty to see and do in Helmsley. We heard otters in the river at night but never managed to see them.The only 2 real negatives are the parking (if you drive away and return before 5pm expect to park in another area of town) and the lack of wifi. Neither a major problem but worth noting. If you do lots of walking don't rely on any new tech, stick to old school OS maps. As I say though, this place is lovely and I would stay here again ##### ricky This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Anne Jan 20, 2019 #### One big “bug bear” - the parking - no designated parking spot as advertised, it was a free for a One big “bug bear” - the parking - no designated parking spot as advertised, it was a free for all and it made you worry about vacating your spot once you were in it. Helmsley is a lovely little town with plenty of amenities. There are lovely walks right from the doorstep, especially the one to Rievaulx. The cottage was clean and warm and plenty of logs were provided for the wood burner, a nice touch. The beds were lovely and comfy. The en-suite shower drain was rather smelly but otherwise all was fine. ##### Anne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Dec 12, 2018 #### We very much enjoyed staying at Bridge House, which is in an ideal location within the village and h We very much enjoyed staying at Bridge House, which is in an ideal location within the village and handy for going further afield - and its riverside setting and garden are great. We would certainly recommend it to others. It is perhaps a minor matter but the Yorkshire Country Cottages website says there is a private parking space directly in front of the house. The trouble is that there was no physical indication at all that the space is private and, as other reviews have said, anyone who feels like it parks there. There is actually room for a "Private parking" sign in the relevant plant area against the house wall. ##### Alan