Guests say
Lilac Studio offers a cosy base in a peaceful village close to York, with convenient access to local amenities and attractions. Guests appreciated the well-equipped cottage, comfortable beds, and the relaxing hot tub. Some thoughtful touches, such as welcome cookies, were noted by several visitors. While many enjoyed their stay and found the property clean and homely, others raised concerns about cleanliness, maintenance, and communication. The location is ideal for exploring York and the surrounding area, making it a good choice for those seeking a quiet retreat with easy city access.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests praising the cleanliness, but a significant number reporting issues such as mould, musty smells, stained bedding, and unclean kitchen and hot tub areas. Some guests found the property well-presented, while others felt it needed a deep clean and better upkeep.
The location is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with guests appreciating the quiet village setting, proximity to York, local shops, and public transport links. The peaceful surroundings and easy access to attractions were consistently praised.
Many guests found the cottage comfortable, mentioning cosy interiors and good beds, but some noted issues such as dated decor, musty smells, and maintenance problems affecting comfort. Overall, comfort was generally satisfactory but with room for improvement.
The cottage is well-equipped with amenities like a hot tub, Wi-Fi, and kitchen essentials. However, recurring issues with the hot tub, electrical faults, and some dated or faulty appliances were reported. Facilities are appreciated but require more consistent maintenance.
Several guests mentioned thoughtful touches such as cookies and well-stocked essentials, which added to their experience. However, these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A perfect retreat for couples, this bungalow is situated within easy reach of York and the East Yorkshire Coast..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Sitting out area with garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 (private). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only.. Situated in the charming village of Wheldrake, this cosy detached bungalow offers a peaceful holiday base just 8 miles from the centre of the historic city of York. With regular daily buses, visitors can easily access the numerous attractions including the Jorvik Centre, castle and railway museums and the magnificent minster. There is so much to enjoy with boat trips on the River Ouse, walks around the city walls, theatres, galleries and a wealth of individual shops and traditional tea rooms. The Yorkshire Air Museum, Burnby Hall Gardens and Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve are all close by, whilst the scenic Yorkshire Wolds and the East Yorkshire Coast are just a short and scenic drive away. Shop, pub, restaurant and Italian café 800 yards.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Nearby points of interest
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- Shambles
Reviews (28)
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Dawne McClelland
Dirty hot tub water. Looks neglected needs updating. Good communication with caretaker though.
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Lisa Morrell
Lilac cottage is a great base if you're looking to travel in to York & is very close to the designer outlet. There is a lovely pub up the road about 5 minutes walk away & a small but well stocked shop across the road from the pub, both had lovely staff. The cottage itself is nice & well equipped with most things you'll need for your stay including pot liquid, shampoo, shower gel/bubble bath & hand soap. There were plenty of towels for us to use and were able to wash & dry them as there's a washing machine & washing line/clothes airer.A few little things could do with looking at such as the very squeaky door on the small bedroom & the decking area.The outside area is nice but needs some TLC as the decking boards are a bit rickety & splintering in some places, the furniture is not what is shown in the photos & has no cushions so was very uncomfortable which is a shame as we were visiting on the hottest week of the year so far and couldn't sit outside with it being uncomfortable. The decking area is quite open and you do have neighbours either side which if you're not used to living like this can be a bit odd but overall we had a nice stay and would go back, hopefully would see the improvements made which would be really nice.
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Ruth
Location excellent for our needs, just felt for the money the interior could do with a freshen up. Fresh milk in the fridge on arrival - unexpected but very nice. Property could do with a freshen up, a new coat of paint inside wouldn't go a mis, as the place smelt a bit musty. Un- ironed bed linen.