Guests say
Sunny Cottage is a charming and well-equipped holiday home in a peaceful village near York, praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and lovely garden. Guests appreciate the convenient location for exploring North Yorkshire, with local amenities such as a pub and café nearby. The cottage is ideal for families and dog owners, and the owners are noted for their attention to detail. While most reviews are highly positive, a few guests mentioned issues with the shower room radiator and mattress comfort. Overall, Sunny Cottage offers a relaxing and enjoyable stay with easy access to local attractions.
Multiple guests consistently describe the cottage as immaculate, beautifully clean, and maintained to a high standard, with no evidence of previous pet stays. Only one review mentioned a damp smell in the sitting room, but this was not echoed by others.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to York, Castle Howard, and other attractions, as well as the convenience of local amenities like a pub and café within walking distance.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and homely, with a relaxing atmosphere and good-sized rooms. However, one review highlighted an uncomfortable mattress and a cold sitting room, which slightly lowers the score.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with everything needed for cooking and relaxing. Suggestions for improvement include adding a car charging point and addressing a non-functioning shower room radiator, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as tea and milk on arrival and the owners' attention to detail. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Walking trails from the doorstep, historic houses, the Yorkshire coast and the city of York are within easy reach of Sunny Cottage..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Dining room: (2 Steps)
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Outhouse with freezer and washing machine. Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. 1 small dog welcome. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Dating from the 1700s and situated in the heart of the village of Welburn in the picturesque Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming stone-built, detached cottage has been carefully renovated, and cleverly combines contemporary fixtures and fittings with a traditional period charm. The secluded garden benefits from a York stone-flagged terrace, outdoor seating and a Victorian summerhouse. The renowned village inn stands just a few yards from the cottage and there is a highly regarded village shop/bakery and café. The stately home of Castle Howard is just a 5-minute drive away, a magnificent Baroque mansion, known to many as ‘Brideshead Revisited’ and the setting for ’Bridgerton’, with woodland and lakeside walks, an interesting programme of events, including a Christmas experience like no other starting from mid-November until the New Year, restaurant and an excellent farm shop.
Numerous walking trails lead from the doorstep and more can be found in the North Yorkshire Moors and by venturing east to the little-known gem of the Yorkshire Wolds. Excellent mountain biking is available at nearby Dalby Forest and Sutton Bank Trail centres. Discover Malton, 5 miles, ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’ with its popular food festival and myriad artisan producers and take a trip aboard the famous North York Moors Railway steam train from Pickering to the fishing port of Whitby. Enjoy the traditional seaside resorts of Scarborough and Filey, and the quaint fishing villages of Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes, or you can visit abbey ruins at Rievaulx, Byland and Kirkham Priory. National Trust houses can be found at Nunnington and Beningbrough, and the surrounding area offers numerous gastro pubs and restaurants. The ancient walled city of York is easily accessible, 14 miles, and appeals to all ages at any time of year with its exquisite architecture, iconic minster, museums, theatres and abundance of festivals including the renowned Viking Festival during the month of February. With so much to do, so many places to explore and so many experiences to enjoy Sunny Cottage provides high quality accommodation throughout the full year. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 350 yards.
Free WiFi
1 small pet only.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Flamingo Land
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Shambles
Reviews (13)
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Nikki Gothard
It is our 2nd visit to sunny cottage the cottage is in a great location for everywhere york the coast whitby Scarborough and very near castle Howard. We had some great food all week we will definitely be back.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely, comfortable cottage with an enclosed garden in a village location. Lots of things to do within easy reach of the cottage including lots of great walking.
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Monica Ranson
Cottage is set in lovely village! Has a pub and nice little cafe. So handy if like us you dont want to cook !! Castle Howard is really close I enjoyed walking around the estate York is only about 20 mins drive away ,do park and ride ideal only £4 return