Guests say
Duck Cottage receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, modern decor, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting, proximity to York and local attractions, and the well-equipped, dog-friendly facilities. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome treats, are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. While the lack of a local shop and occasional comments about bed firmness or absence of a washing machine are noted, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights comfort, attention to detail, and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a highly recommended rural retreat.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted as exceptional, with multiple guests describing the cottage as 'spotlessly clean', 'immaculate', and the 'cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in'. No significant negative comments were found regarding cleanliness.
The rural village location is praised for its tranquillity, charm, and proximity to York, Thirsk, and other attractions. The nearby pub and duck pond are appreciated. The only minor drawback mentioned is the absence of a local shop, but this does not detract significantly from guests' enjoyment.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, cosy interiors, and a relaxing atmosphere. A few guests found the beds a bit firm, but the majority found the cottage very comfortable and restful.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, modern, and dog-friendly, with thoughtful amenities such as games, kitchenware, and an enclosed garden. Some guests noted the lack of a washing machine and a full freezer, but overall satisfaction with facilities is very high.
Many reviews mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, homemade cakes, and dog treats, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed. The hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and attentive to guests' needs.
About this property
Situated between the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales in the picturesque village of Tholthorpe is the beautiful Duck Cottage.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: (1 Step), Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet, Grab Rail.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Garden room with stove, TV and patio doors leading to patio with garden furniture and BBQ. Enclosed garden. 2 small/medium dogs or 1 large dog welcome. Bike store. Electric type 2 car charging point (additional charge payable to the owner). Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking.. For 3 years running Duck cottage has been awarded our customers choice award and is aptly named Duck Cottage since as you are next to the village green with a large duck pond, Duck Cottage’s location is picture perfect, with trailing weeping willows along the bank and benches where you can enjoy the view whilst feeding the resident ducklings and their families. Duck Cottage was once a workshop for local woodworkers; it has been lovingly renovated to delight guests on arrival. The original beams are still retained harking back to its former days.
You are in an idyllic village setting, just opposite the heart and soul of the community - the village green and the friendly local pub, serving hearty meals with an outdoor beer garden. This is an ideal choice for those who love the great outdoors as you will be right on the doorstep of the Howardian Hills (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). The owners have taken care to describe some of their favourite nearby walks as well as lists of different attractions to choose from in the welcome folder. You will be spoilt for choice, as there is lots to see and do in the area.
The cottage itself is tastefully furnished throughout. The layout is all on the ground floor, with just one step in the living area down to the kitchen. The property is bright and modern, with skylights bathing you in sunshine. On entering there is an entrance hallway leading you to the master double bedroom. Branching off the hallway is the shower room. Then further down the hallway it opens into the living area. This is a carefully laid out and tastefully furnished room, ensuring your comfort and providing a welcoming space to unwind in an evening. The well-equipped kitchen also has a breakfast bar. The kitchen leads to a twin bedroom, which can be made up as a double on request. Outside is a garden room with sofa and TV and for those chiller evenings a stove to keep you cosy. Attached to this is a private patio area with garden furniture so that you can dine outside in the summer months, as well as an enclosed garden beside the neighbouring owners’ home with a lawn perfect for exercising your pet dog.
Also being located between both the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales you are in a great area for exploring. It is only 12 miles from the historical walled city of York, with medieval cobbled streets, Clifford’s Tower and many other attractions including the Jorvik Viking centre. The stately homes of Castle Howard, Newby Hall and Beningborough Hall are nearby, and Kirkham, Rievaulx and Fountain’s Abbey ruins are all worth a visit. Mother Shipton’s Cave at Knaresborough is a quirky day out, where you can see how the waterfall preserves objects by turning them to stone and hear tales of the ’witch’ who lived there. For younger visitors, Flamingo Land Theme Park and zoo is around a 45-minute drive away. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy including golf, fishing at the nearby well stocked lakes, and zip lining through the treetops at Dalby Forest. This is a fabulous choice for year-round breaks to the country. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Two small to medium dogs, or one large dog are welcome to join you.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Shambles
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (44)
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Rowena Hoult
Beautifully presented cottage in a beautiful, quiet village. We absolutely loved our week staying at Duck Cottage and will definitely look to return in the future. Both Helen and Adrian were very friendly and helpful. The cottage is beautifully decorated, cozy but with plenty of space and well kept. There were plenty of utensils etc in the kitchen for cooking/dining if you are fully self-catering and both bedrooms have plenty of storage and comfort.We loved the little duck-themed items about the place and the extra separate 'nook' at the end of the cottage was great to escape to with a cuppa when wanting a bit of peace and quiet or to watch something on telly that's different to the cottage. Even in the cold weather, popping the little fire on in there heated the place up in no time! The WiFi was essential as we had no mobile phone service. I recommend programming your satnav before you leave the cottage grounds if you use your phone!Having the use of the small, enclosed garden was great for the dogs and we could also walk them on the green opposite - and a local resident told us there is an aerodrome nearby where you can also walk dogs (we didn't manage to get there though). The cottage is very dog friendly with bowls, doggy shower and towels provided. Our dogs are both crate trained so we were able to leave them safely at the cottage when we went out to local attractions.Tholthorpe is easy to access and though there are no local shops (other than the butcher), it doesn't take long to get into Thirsk or other local villages to find somewhere to get the bits you need. We didn't get to take advantage of the local pub which is directly opposite the cottage as the owners were on holiday, but it's extremely handy if you like to eat out or for their takeaway options. There's a great fish & chip shop in Easingwold, another pub in Raskelf and getting into York is easy and quick, especially with all the options for Park & Ride where parking is free and buses are £4 per adult for a day return. We found lots to do and see in the area, even venturing out to the coast near Whitby.I highly recommend Duck Cottage if you are wanting to visit York but want to stay somewhere outside of the city that's a little quieter and less busy. Great for small families, people with pets and anyone after a quiet, rural getaway.
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Ann-Marie Clarkson
Very welcoming. Prosecco and cupcakes waiting for us on arrival. Pub across the road. Utilities in exceptional condition. Close to Thirsk for a wonderful day out. The duck pond was on the door step to take the dog for walks, loved it from start to finish. Thank you **
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely stay, everything we needed was in the cottage. Even a welcome surprise, gladly received!Friendly hosts....a great holiday!