Apple Tree Cottage in Thirsk offers a spacious and peaceful stay with beautiful views and a convenient location for exploring North Yorkshire. Guests appreciate the warm welcome, including occasional gifts, and the property's suitability for disabled guests. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the majority report a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Most guests find the cottage to be clean and well-presented, though there are a few reports of cleanliness issues, such as dust and cobwebs. The positive experiences suggest good standards, but the negative comments indicate room for improvement.
The cottage is praised for its quiet, rural setting with stunning views, and its proximity to local towns and attractions. The location is consistently highlighted as a positive feature by guests.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the spaciousness and the quality of the beds. However, some guests note issues with the furniture and the firmness of the beds, suggesting that comfort levels may vary.
The property is well-equipped and suitable for disabled guests, with positive remarks on the provision of amenities. Nonetheless, there are criticisms regarding maintenance, such as the wet room flooding and the need for better housekeeping.
Many guests express gratitude for the thoughtful touches, such as flowers and a bottle of wine upon arrival. While these gestures are well-received, it is important to note that such gifts are offered at the discretion of the hosts and may not be a consistent feature for all stays.
In the hilltop village of Borrowby, there sits a working farm where this property, Apple Tree Cottage rests opposite the owner's home, in this delightful part of Yorkshire. Ideally suited for a family or a couple, this property boasts bright and refreshing decor, while from the outside keeping its farmhouse country charm. An open-plan living space invites you into the property, with the sitting area having two large plush sofas facing a TV for when a quiet evening of home entertainment is on the cards. Across the way is the dining table which sits next to the windows that will pour in the last natural light of the evening just as you sit down to eat.
You can cook those delicious meals in the spacious contemporary kitchen, complete with integrated electric oven, overlooking the rest of the room, so you can be the chef and still be involved in the conversation! One of the property's best features would have to be the ground-floor wet room, which is fantastic for those less able as it has a wall-fixed shower seat, and a separate bath, with another door which joins onto the delightful ground-floor twin room. Head up the stairs and be further impressed by the vast master bedroom; four velux windows light up the room with sunshine and bounce off the sloping ceilings, with your own flatscreen TV up there as well for those lazy Sunday mornings in bed.
The adjoining en-suite bathroom is a real treat, where you can sink into the free-standing bath tub to soak in peace, or use the separate walk-in shower if time is of the essence, the choice is yours! You will really appreciate the large lawned area outside in the summer, perfect for keeping the kids entertained outside, while you can sip a nice cold drink on the garden table and chairs. Being between the two national parks of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, you won't have an excuse not to visit these spectacularly vast landscapes, with the option of exploring the terrain on foot, bicycle or even horse-back.
For a great day out you can head over to Thirsk Racecourse, with fun not just for the adults, they hold fantastic family days with entertainment for the kids as well, so put your bets on! Retreat to Apple Tree Cottage to soak up the countryside and working farm life, while enjoying all that Yorkshire has to offer.
Northallerton is a market town lying in the Vale of Mowbray, made up of four wards it has been a settlement since Roman times. Its High Street is home to a busy shopping centre, independent shops, cafes and pubs with a market taking place every Wednesday and Saturday. Northallerton makes an excellent base for exploring Herriot Country, with the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors Nation parks either side of it, you can go on bike rides, horse treks or just a classic ramble.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin and 1 x double room with en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, shower, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Ground-floor wet room with bath, shower with wall-fixed seat, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area.
Utility room.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, under counter fridge, table top freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Garden with lawned area and outdoor seating.
Two horses welcome between May and September, included paddocks and horsebox parking.
Ample parking for cars.
Sorry, no smoking.
No pets.
Shop 4.6 miles.
Pub 0.9 miles.
Note: This property is on a working farm.
Note: due to a change in farm policy we can no longer accept dogs at our property.
Janet
Itâs close to Northallerton and other places to visit. Beautiful views, we love it. This was our 3rd time at Apple Tree Cottage. There was milk, wine and a vase of beautiful roses as a welcome for us. Itâs on a working farm, lovely to see the cows, horses etc. The owners are friendly but never intrusive. I would recommend this property, itâs warm and has everything you need for a super holiday.
Elizabeth
Although there was only two of us on this occasion, there is plenty of room to move about inside the property, and all necessary equipment provided. Cleanliness and decor were faultless and the bedroom upstairs is huge, warm and very comfortable. A great place to stay.
Kathy
Everything so comfy. Very spacious like the photos suggest. Well situated for Thirsk and Northallerton.
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