Title: Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112523843&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to North York Moors National Park ## Photo gallery for Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly ![Smart TV, DVD player, offices - Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523900/112523843/b723cf41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, offices - Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523900/112523843/c434853d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523900/112523843/a5820981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523900/112523843/3b35f939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly (Helmsley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112523900/112523843/5b25976d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - 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. ### Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly Sunshine Cottage is something a little bit special! A stunning newly renovated detached property located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the vibrant and historic market town of Helmsley, in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. With meticulous attention to detail the property sleeps 6 guests across three beautifully appointed and spacious bedrooms. With a large open plan kitchen, dining and living space which floods with natural light from the expanse of glass doors, which open out onto the lovely garden and patio area. There is also an additional snug, a useful utility room and downstairs washroom. Owners Max and Sharon have personally overseen the impeccable renovations, resulting in a premium and unique finish. Elegantly and tastefully furnished, Sunshine Cottage is the ideal ‘Escape to North Yorkshire’ for families, couples or friends wishing to explore the hidden gems of North Yorkshire. Ample off-street parking is available, and dogs are welcome to join you for your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95440000/95432800/95432777/c7bcb8c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Host & Stay | The Old Jail Barber's Shop Scarborough - 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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 649628 ## About the area York is home to this cottage. Duncombe Park and Helmsley Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Howardian Hills. Yorkshire Lavender and The Dutch House 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%7C54.24472%2C-1.05624&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4stCMDoP7usokND0bn7BaiwN5oA=) Helmsley, North Yorkshire ### 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 6 min walk \- 0.6 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 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Helmsley Arts Centre 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Duncombe Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Hemsley Walled Garden 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Thirsk Station 21 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 68 min drive ### Restaurants - The Feathers Hotel 5 min walk - The Black Swan 9 min drive - Byland Abbey Inn 11 min drive - The Star Inn 4 min drive - Feathers Beer Garden 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly pet-friendly? ### Where is Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sunshine Cottage - Luxury cottage / dog friendly 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. Sep 2, 2025 ##### Anne B. 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