Guests say
The Old Cowshed in Brough is a spacious and comfortable cottage with a well-equipped kitchen, warm furnishings, and an enclosed garden ideal for pets. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome pack, the proximity to walks and local attractions, and the farm shop. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvement are noted, but overall, guests enjoy their stay and recommend the property.
The cottage is generally described as clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments about mould in the bathroom and dirty windows. The overall impression is positive, suggesting a high level of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its beauty and peacefulness, with easy access to countryside walks, the coast, and nearby towns. The proximity to a farm shop and local attractions adds to the appeal.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a single-storey layout convenient for families and pets. The presence of skylights and comfortable furnishings contribute to the overall comfort, though a suggestion for fans in bedrooms during hot weather is noted.
The facilities are well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen, though there are comments about the lack of storage for food, a small dishwasher, and worn hob dials. Some maintenance issues like a cracked bath surround and a broken flower tub are mentioned.
Guests are delighted by the welcome pack and complimentary toiletries, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned across all reviews, it is politely noted that such amenities are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A five star premium property dating back to the 1800’s.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Welcome pack. . Enclosed garden with garden furniture (shared). Private parking for 2 cars. These two 5* holiday farm cottages are located on the private Drewton Estate in the East Riding of Yorkshire, on the edge of Hockney’s infamous and beautiful Wolds Way. The cottages date back to the 1800’s, and have been lovingly converted to an extremely high standard with care taken to retain original beams and open brickwork, whilst keeping modern comforts. The Old Cowshed is on ground floor level, with a ramped access to the rear of the property, making it suitable for wheelchair use. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome. On arrival, guests will find a delicious cake with fresh milk, tea, coffee and a fruit selection, so simply pop the kettle on and relax! If unavailable please also see The Diary which is next door to this property. During the cooler months, eco friendly heating is provided by a biomass boiler using renewable energy from the Estate.
Guests can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. The Drewton Estate is set in 1200 acres of stunning farmland, with footpaths and bridleways available for leisurely walks. Keen ramblers can easily explore the Yorkshire Wolds, North York Moors and the east coast.
The cottages offer a perfect location for bird watchers, with the magnificent resident Red Kite birds of prey. The North Cave Wetlands are in the local village and are a haven for wildlife and birdlife throughout the seasons. There are loads of activities on the doorstep, including a tennis court, reflexology treatments, Nordic walking and organised shooting weekends, which can be arranged ahead of your stay.
The medieval town of Beverley, with its Minster and racecourse, is only a fifteen minute drive away, and the Yorkshire Heritage Coast and historic city of York are also within easy reach and are well worth a visit.
Ahead of your stay, guests will receive links to local walks, places of interest, restaurants and things to do in the local area. The cottages are also ideally located so that you can enjoy the award-winning farm shop, which is well worth a visit! It offers daily brunch, lunch and afternoon tea menus in its popular restaurant. The shop boasts a reputable fresh butcher’s counter, with the deli serving homemade pies and pastries, along with a great range of fresh ready meals, platters and grab ’n’ go picnics. Fresh fruit and vegetables, cheeses, jams and pickles, ice cream, pantry good, spirits and ales are just some of the range of offer, promoting many of the farm’s 250 local Yorkshire producers, farmers and growers.
For those wishing to gather family and friends together for special occasions, The Manor Rooms, also on the Drewton Estate, offers the perfect space for weddings and private functions for up to 220 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (10)
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Sarah
4.5 stars. Beautiful cottage. Very spacious, plenty of windows, comfortable furnishings, and lovely and warm in winter. Parking spaces opposite the front door which is very handy. Good lighting options throughout. Only a couple of issues for us. We booked a high chair and travel cot (which is a really great option) but unfortunately were forgotten. Once called they didn't take too long to arrive and be set up, but it was a little inconvenient as we arrived late in the day and neither of us had phone signal in the cottage so i had to go out in the car to call about it. The owner was friendly and helpful though, and easily sorted for us.Other than that we couldn't find an empty kitchen cupboard/shelf to store food. The kitchen is very well equipped, even scales (only thing we couldn't find was scissors) but there are loads of different types of glasses. Maybe it would be an idea to combine more things in each cupboard, get rid of some glasswear, or add a shelf for food.Overall we loved our stay and would gladly stay again :)It would be nice if there was a discount for guests at the farm shop cafe. We did visit the farm shop but would have been more likely to stop for lunch if there was. Pleasant walk to the Wolds Way nearby. Easy drive into Hull and the York park and ride.There are skylights which let in more natural light. In winter they were great; not sure whether they would let much early light in in the summer?
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in quiet area. Great communication. Perfect for family of 4. Thank you.
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Lucy F
Absolutely fantastic stay, the accommodation was comfortable and very well equipped and in a beautiful location. Couldn't have asked for more. Thank you