Title: Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29494631&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park Cottage with kitchen, near North York Moors National Park ## Photo gallery for Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park ![Outdoor dining - Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park (Sproxton, York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29494700/29494631/6c3927d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park (Sproxton, York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29494700/29494631/d03af7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park (Sproxton, York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29494700/29494631/2629cd0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park (Sproxton, York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29494700/29494631/063f6774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park (Sproxton, York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29500000/29494700/29494631/a611b232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene North Yorkshire countryside at Bilsdale Cottage, where historic charm blends with modern comforts. Unwind in front of the log burner or enjoy a picnic on the large lawn with shared use of picnic benches and an enclosed dog exercise paddock. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4657 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park Bilsdale Cottage is a converted 18th century stone farm building, retaining original timbered ceilings and stone walls. Set in open countryside with stunning views, the cottage blends new modern comforts with historic features. The cottage features a large lounge with dining area and log burner, two bedrooms, a new bathroom, and a new well equipped kitchen. Bilsdale Cottage is popular with families, couples and individuals wanting to relax in a rural cottage setting, and is particularly of interest to dog owners who welcome the enclosed dog exercise paddock and country walks from the doorstep. New for 2025, Bilsdale now has its own private garden with 1.2m euro mesh fencing and lockable gate. The cottage has an outdoor table and seating, and guests have shared use of the picnic benches on the large lawn. The cottage is easily accessible to the Yorkshire Moors, Dales, Coast and York. Enjoy a holiday in a tranquil location in a rural agricultural community, but with the benefit of easy access to a range of tourist destinations and sporting activities. Located within the Howardian Hills National Landscape and offering the modern comforts of home in a unique historic setting. Bilsdale sleeps up to 4, plus an infant in a cot. The cottage is also dog friendly, with up to 3 dogs welcome to stay (not on beds please). Featuring exposed stone walls, wooden beams and other original features, the cottage offers a historic and relaxing setting for your holiday. We are continuously working to improve and update our cottages and facilities for guests, including a cosy log burner to relax in front of during colder spells. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster, kettle, fridge freezer, iron, hob & oven. The cottage is centrally heated; the bathroom has a shower cubicle (no bath); we offer free parking for guests. Downstairs the cottage has a living room with exposed Yorkshire stone walls and original features from its earlier use as a farm building. The living room has a log burner, TV, sofa and armchair, window seat, and side table. The living room includes a dining area (a table and four chairs). Upstairs there are two bedrooms: bedroom 1 has a double bed, wardrobe, plus bedside cabinets; bedroom 2 has two single beds plus wardrobe and bedside drawers. New ottoman beds provide additional storage for guests' luggage etc. The bathroom has a toilet, hand basin and shower cubicle. Bilsdale Cottage is one of four holiday cottages at Sproxton Hall Cottages. All benefit from the use of our landscaped grounds which include a courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, a large lawned area with picnic benches and an enclosed dog exercise paddock. The cottages have on-site parking for up to 2 cars per cottage. With countryside walks along the bridleway at the end of the drive, the cottage is less than 2 miles from the small picturesque market town of Helmsley - with its castle, walled gardens, spa hotel facilities, heated outdoor swimming pool in summer, numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants. The cottage is popular with walkers, cyclists and families wanting to explore North Yorkshire - we are within easy reach of the North Yorkshire coast (Whitby, Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay), Pickering, York, Castle Howard. We are a stones throw from Ampleforth Abbey, The White Horse at Kilburn and the stunning views of Sutton Bank. York is less than 25 miles away and has been voted Britain's most popular city due to its castle, walls, museums, shops and Minster; it is particularly popular with our guests whatever the weather. The picturesque steam railway from Pickering crosses Goathland/Heartbeat country to the coast at Whitby; Flamingo Land (near Malton) offers a different kind of day out - with its zoo and theme park. There is a wide choice of traditional pubs in surrounding villages and Helmsley hosts a number of cafes, restaurants, and pubs, including a micro-brewery. Many of Helmsley's amenities welcome dogs. We provide bed linen, towels, tea towels as well as essentials to get you started including tea, coffee, sugar, toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and soap. There is a small supermarket less than 2 miles away. We offer a dog shower & towels, plus bowls. We are popular with dog owners in November and New Year due to our quiet location (the lack of fireworks). If Bilsdale is not available please take a look at our other cottages (sproxtonhallcottages.co.uk): Kirkdale Cottage (sleeps 5, dog friendly), Riccal Dale Cottage (sleeps 4, dog friendly) and Ryedale Cottage (single storey, sleeps 4, no dogs). All properties can be booked together to provide an exclusive venue for family and friends reunions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bilsdale Countryside Location Helmsley Howardian Hills Aonb 570719 ## About the area ![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%7C54.22525%2C-1.05115&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fhu90XhdfTpXVo6JSfrTXDY_W_U=) Sproxton, York, North Yorkshire #### What's nearby - Howardian Hills \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - North York Moors National Park \- 7 min drive \- 4.0 km - University of York \- 40 min drive \- 50.3 km - York Minster \- 43 min drive \- 50.8 km - Shambles \- 43 min drive \- 50.8 km #### Getting around - Thirsk Station - 21 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Black Swan - ‬11 min drive - ‪Byland Abbey Inn - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Star Inn - ‬6 min drive - ‪Feathers Beer Garden - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park? ### What time is check-out at Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park? ### Where is Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bilsdale Cottage, a dog friendly hidden gem near Helmsley and the North York Moors National Park Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen G. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Short Break Brilliant relaxing quiet stay in the Bilsdale Cottage Very well equipped and clean Dave and Helen the hosts were great and both easily approachable Our 2 dogs loved the paddocks and the sorrounding walks ##### Stephen G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian N. May 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A well equipped little cottage with superb views. The owners are very warm and friendly. The cottage was very easy to book, easy to find and the “paperwork” was minimal. We will be returning. ##### Marian N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan H. Jan 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Years stay Lovely little cottage, the location is fantastic; Helmsley is a wonderful little village with lots of pubs and nice shops (most of which are dog friendly). The owners are really helpful, they recommended places to visit and eat. The cottage was cosy and clean, we had a lovely couple of days here over the new year. ##### Megan H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan M. Feb 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Perfect cottage, exceptionally clean everything you needed for a relaxing break lovely warm shower wood burning stove comfy bed perfect setting stunning area. Everything ticked all the boxes absolutely loved it. ##### Allan M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas S. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great holiday home We had a great time in the cottage. The house is absolut clean. You have everything you need. Dave the owner is very kind. Sproxton/Helmsley is a good place. From here you can do a lot of things in about 1 hour drive. In Helmsley there are a lot of nice shops and Restaurants. We can recomend Bilsdale cottage at all. Family from Switzerland. ##### Andreas S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah M. Apr 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning location A lovely little cottage in the most stunning location. The addition of a dog exercise paddock was a real bonus ##### Deborah M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kees v., Haarlem Aug 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### all we needed We stayed for 1 week. The cottage had all we needed. It was a pleasure comming back to the cottage after a day of exploring York in its surroundings. Good beds, good shower, well equiped kitchen. ##### Kees v. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben F. Aug 4, 2018 #### Fantastic stay This was a fantastic cottage to stay in, which was both close to attractions and local amenities, but also felt secluded at the same time. Interior was clean, we had plenty of space, and facilities were exactly what we needed to relax and enjoy our time there. Comfy beds, quality linen and everything in the property was ready to go and working without any fuss. It was absolutely perfect for what we wanted. Lovely views of the rolling hills and an incredibly picturesque setting. We loved our stay and can’t recommend it enough! ##### Ben F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018