[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) Cottage with kitchen, near North York Moors National Park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488300/29488254/2b64db9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488300/29488254/a871fe17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488300/29488254/242b305d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488300/29488254/3ca684d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29488300/29488254/71541ed7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kirkdale Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with modern comforts and historic charm. Set in open countryside, unwind by the log burner or explore picturesque market towns like Helmsley from this 18th-century stone farm building. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5721 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) Located within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, guests have described us as a 'hidden gem'. The 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 has a large welcoming lounge with log burner and window seat, a new well equipped kitchen with dining area. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (sleeping five), and a bathroom. Kirkdale Cottage is popular with families and couples 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. Up to 3 dogs welcome to stay (downstairs only); we have an outside dog shower and provide towels. The cottage has use of a table and seating area outside in the garden, and guests are welcome to use the picnic benches on the large lawn. We are 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. The cottage is easily accessible to the Yorkshire Moors, Dales, Coast and York. With countryside walks on the doorstep, 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 (closed 2020), numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants. Featuring exposed stone walls, wooden beams and other original features, the cottage offers a historic and relaxing setting for your holiday. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, 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, two sofas (seating six), window seat, side and coffee tables. The living room opens into the dining area (a table and six chairs) and kitchen. The three bedrooms comprise: bedroom 1 has a king size bed (which can also be arranged as two single beds); bedroom 2 has a double bed; and bedroom 3 has one single bed. All bedrooms have wardrobe and other storage. The bathroom has a toilet, hand basin and shower cubicle. Kirkdale Cottage is one of four holiday cottages at Sproxton Hall Cottages. All benefit from the shared 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. 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. 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 are plenty of nature walks into the quiet countryside from our doorstep, as well as further afield. There is a wide choice of traditional pubs in surrounding villages (details of menus and discounts for guests are available) and Helmsley hosts a number of cafes, restaurants (Indian, Italian), and pubs, including a micro-brewery. Many of Helmsley's amenities welcome dogs. Local taxi service available if needed. We are open all year and guests love to enjoy the changing seasons, making use of the log burner in the colder months. We are popular with dog owners in November and New Year due to our quiet location (the lack of fireworks). If Kirkdale Cottage is not available please take a look at our other cottages (sproxtonhallcottages.co.uk): Bilsdale Cottage (newly renovated, sleeps 4, dog friendly), Riccal Dale Cottage (newly renovated, sleeps 4, dog friendly) and Ryedale Cottage (single storey, sleeps 4 and also modernised with new furniture, no dogs). All properties can be booked together to provide an exclusive venue for family and friends reunions. In total our cottages sleep 17. ## 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 Kirkdale Farm Conversion Sleeps 5 Fantastic Views Dogs Welcome Kirkdale Cottage a Hidden Gem Helmsley 570715 ## About the area Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills, while Helmsley Arts Centre and National Trust Nunnington Hall are cultural highlights. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and Yorkshire Lavender are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, and cycling. [Visit our York travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/York.dx5489) [View more Cottages in York](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Cottages.d5489-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%7C54.22537%2C-1.05178&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0n7tytcJcZkReAza7dCvLvpRo20=) York, North Yorkshire ### What's nearby - Howardian Hills - 4 min drive - 4.3 km - Hemsley Walled Garden - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Ampleforth Abbey - 6 min drive - 5.5 km - National Trust Nunnington Hall - 9 min drive - 11.5 km - Rievaulx Abbey - 9 min drive - 9.2 km ### Getting around - Thirsk Station - 21 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Plough Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪Hearts Of Ampleforth - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Star Inn - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5)? > Check-out is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Duncombe Park, North York Moors National Park, and Helmsley Arts Centre. Cleveland Way and Howardian Hills are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kirkdale Cottage: a Hidden Gem, Helmsley (country cottage, sleeps 5) Reviews 9.0 ### 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 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie C., Hull Nov 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful cottage in a perfect setting I can honestly not recommend this cottage enough! Sproxton is a beautiful little village and this farm is such a peaceful setting. We (me and my husband) went away with my mum, brother and our 1 year old daughter. We were catered for regarding a high chair and cot and also a bath was provided. As well as being greatly equipped with all the essentials and more! The beds were so very comfortable and an added bonus for us, the cot fit perfectly into the built in wardrobe so meant we had ample room to walk around our bed. Thank you for such a wonderful stay ##### Kristie C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. Nov 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Half term fun Great location, great host. Would definitely rebook. ##### Julie B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben H. Oct 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views Great guests, made us feel welcome. Clean, cosy warm cottage with the most amazing views. Fantastic rural location. Great place to relax and unwind and enjoy some great walks. ##### Ben H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley C., Birmingham Oct 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely cottage near to Helmsley. The property was very clean, and the hosts were very friendly and helpful, generally being on hand most of the time. The tea, coffee and biscuits were very welcome after a long drive! The property was very convenient to Helmsley and Sutton Bank, and was within reach of many other places of interest. Having 2 dogs we particularly liked the available field to walk them in. We will be back next year! ##### Shirley C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip M. Jul 30, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended Had a very enjoyable holiday at kirkdale cottage with my family. Owners were very helpful and pleasent to make our stay very enjoyable. Lovely clean accommodation with very comfortable beds and has a very cosy feel to it. Wi-Fi also available which came in very handy for my daughter. Great location also for Whitby scarborough and York. Overall a very enjoyable stay that I would recommend to anyone who fancies a break in the area. ##### Philip M. ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint cottage in quiet location We spent 4 nights in Kirkdale Cottage during a cricket festival at Ampleforth. Very clean and well presented cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. We originally booked to take our dog but due to heat decided against it. David and Helen were very thoughtful in providing bowls, towels and poo bags which would’ve been very helpful. Well located for exploring the local area and within an hour’s drive of the coast. Dalby Forest and Whitby a must! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin G. Jul 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place Everything you could want from a self catering cottage our in the countryside. Really helpful owners. Especially good if you have dogs. Loved the exercise area. All well thought out and professionally run without being impersonal. We loved it. Thank you. ##### Justin G. ### 4/10 Poor #### Leona B. Jan 11, 2019 #### Comfortable This is the first property we have stayed at that allows dogs.Signs to tell occupants to clear up dog mess is essential..we had a horrid experience one evening with some other dogs mess!The property is in need of some updating and could do with a good clean particularly the bedroom carpets. We had no DVD player ,no pantry items except for tea and one packet of biscuits and small bottle of milk.I do not count hotel style sachets of coffee,milk and sugar as pantry items as stated.A neighbour in one of the attached properties returned a cutting board to us that they had borrowed from the previous occupants that were their friends ,stating that they had swapted some untensils from cottage to cottage.Greater care needs to be taken preparing for new occupants to this cottage. ##### Leona B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018