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# A detached character cottage with an open fire, overlooking Rievaulx Abbey.

Cottage in York with kitchen and fireplace

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the North York Moors National Park, Mill Cottage offers a warm retreat with an open fire and Sky TV. This 18th-century detached cottage features a south-facing garden with lawn and furniture, perfect for relaxing while taking in views of Rievaulx Abbey. With three bedrooms, Wi-Fi is available throughout.

## Reviews

8.6

Excellent

### Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor Space

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### A detached character cottage with an open fire, overlooking Rievaulx Abbey.

A detached character cottage with an open fire, overlooking Rievaulx Abbey.. 1 step to entrance.  
  
Ground Floor:   
  
Living/dining room: Sky, DVD Player, Open Fire  
  
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer  
  
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet  
  
First Floor:   
  
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed  
  
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds  
  
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Lawned garden with garden furniture. Livery available on request. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. With stunning views towards the magnificent ruins of Rievaulx Abbey this 18th century detached cottage sits in a quiet corner of the North York Moors National Park. Mill Cottage has lots of charm with beamed ceilings, open fire and a south facing garden. Rievaulx Abbey has a tearoom with some excellent eating places and shops at Helmsley just a five minute drive away. Pickering, home to the Steam Preservation Railway, the city of York and Whitby, Scarborough and Filey are within easy driving distance. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.  
  
Mill Cottage can be booked together with Swiss Cottage (UK2450) and Mill House (UK2088) to accommodate up to 14 guests.  
  
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.  
  
Suitable for up to 2 pets

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Kitchen

- Freezer

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### 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

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- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Rules

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

3 Bedroom Accommodation in Rievaulx, Near Helmsley York

su-UK2449-UK2449

## About the area

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Rievaulx, near Helmsley

#### What's nearby

- North York Moors National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- Rievaulx Abbey \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Rievaulx Terrace & Temples \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km
- York Minster \- 46 min drive \- 58.0 km
- Shambles \- 46 min drive \- 58.0 km

#### Getting around

- Thirsk Station - 26 min drive
- Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 62 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪The Star Inn - ‬8 min drive
- ‪The Royal Oak - ‬4 min drive
- ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬12 min drive
- ‪Kirks Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
- ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬4 min drive

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## A detached character cottage with an open fire, overlooking Rievaulx Abbey. Reviews

## Reviews

### Excellent

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### 8.0

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### 10

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## Reviews

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### 8/10 Good

#### David Gray

Dec 7, 2025

#### E

Enjoyed the cottage /location will book again

##### David Gray

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### 10/10 Excellent

#### Patrick Browning

May 4, 2025

#### The only shortcoming is only one bathroom.

The only shortcoming is only one bathroom.

##### Patrick Browning

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### 8/10 Good

#### Fiona RIdgway

Nov 8, 2025

#### A really nice cottage in a beautiful area.

A really nice cottage in a beautiful area. Very clean and welcoming on arrival, with comfortable beds and furnishings. Pint of milk provided in fridge on arrival. Garden ideal for dogs (although not recommended for adventurous escapee dogs as the walls are low and could easily be jumped over). Lovely walks through farmland from the door, bear in mind dogs need to be kept on leads due to livestock in fields. The one slight negative for us, that was not evident in the listing pictures, is that there is another cottage (a private home) very close to Mill Cottage. You need to drive/walk across the neighbour’s house/front garden to access Mill Cottage. On arrival we were a little disconcerted as there was some sort of outdoor gathering with loud music and children running about directly in front of the Mill Cottage gate. Blissfully quiet for the rest of the week however, although we did have to relocate an Amazon delivery left in our porch on one day and found our recycling bin had been added to after returning from a day out. So possibly not an option for anyone expecting total peace and seclusion. Still a gorgeous setting though and the outlook from the front of Mill Cottage is beautiful.Overall though, a lovely cottage and I would recommend.

##### Fiona RIdgway

### 8/10 Good

#### Mark D., UK 

Nov 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Lovely cottage and village

Hidden away in a small valley, Rievaulx is a tiny village with old thatched cottages and a 900 year old abbey ruins. There's no noise, no light pollution, clean air and fantastic views...and not many people. What's not to like 🙂. The cottage is nice and cosy. A great base for lots of Yorkshire activities too. 

##### Mark D.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

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