Guests say
Bilsdale Cottage is highly praised for its peaceful rural setting, beautiful scenery, and cosy atmosphere, making it an ideal base for exploring North Yorkshire. Guests consistently mention the comfort of the bed, the well-equipped kitchen, and the warm welcome from the hosts. The cottage is described as clean and characterful, with easy access to local walks and a friendly nearby pub. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and suggested a refresh in some areas, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean and well-presented, with only occasional comments suggesting a need for a deeper clean or refresh in specific areas such as the en suite shower room.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major strength, offering tranquillity, beautiful countryside views, and convenient access to walks, local attractions, and the town of Thirsk.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the bed, the warmth of the cottage, and the relaxing atmosphere. A few minor suggestions were made regarding sofa size, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is generally described as well-equipped, with a good kitchen and all essentials provided. Some guests noted minor issues such as limited cutlery, lack of kitchen scissors, or basic TV, and a few maintenance points, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests appreciated the warm welcome from the hosts and occasional small touches such as shortbread and tea/coffee sachets, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed. Some guests would have liked a more comprehensive welcome pack or basic cooking essentials.
About this property
Enjoy peace and tranquillity in this lovely cottage, with beams and wood floors, Ripon, Harrogate and Fountains Abbey all nearby.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Bike store. Private parking for 1 car.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared). Tennis court available on request (Shared. Please bring your own tennis rackets & balls). No smoking.. At the foot of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these refurbished cottages offer holiday accommodation of a very good standard and enjoy peace, tranquillity and beautiful views across the open countryside. Excellent walking and cycling are on the doorstep. Delightful Thirsk, with its 15th-century church and renowned racecourse is just 6 miles away. James Herriot lived and worked there and the Herriot Centre is the only veterinary science museum in the country. The medieval cobbled market square hosts a twice weekly market and is surrounded by individual shops, traditional inns and tea rooms. To the west lie the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon, the elegant spa town of Harrogate and the World Heritage Site at Fountains Abbey. To the east lie the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, terminus for the North Yorkshire Moors steam train. Castle Howard and York are within an hour’s drive and easily accessible are Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. Golf, fishing and horse riding available nearby. Shop 6 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Tennis court can be booked free of charge.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (26)
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Lesley Burrett
Lovely comfortable cottage, bed exceptionally comfy. Looking a bit dated. Views and location fabulous. Good location for York Moors and Dales. Unfortunately for us the weather wasn’t brilliant but we enjoyed our time out and about. Would definitely recommend.
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Michael Broadbent
Cottage is part of a barn conversion in lovely countryside.Peaceful with lots of wildlife in the surroundings. Property was clean and well presented. Within a few minutes of Thirsk, but away from traffic, so very quiet.We found lots to do in the area without having to travel too far.Hostess was very helpful as well. On hand to answer any questions we had.Overall, a great find
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Confirmed Guest
Given the height of the ceilings the heating is brilliant. However, it is many years since this property was refurbished and is now looking tired and dated. The first thing we saw when we opened the door was one of the kickboards below the dishwasher was hanging loose and on opening cupboards they both crashed to the floor, no clips to hold them up. The shower tray started to leak on the floor at the end of our stay. The surrounding scenery is lovely but the narrow road towards the property is full of potholes. There is a lovely box of shortbread along with satchets of tea and coffee but unfortunately no milk!