Guests say
Toad Hall is a charming and well-equipped cottage praised for its great location and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and the bonus of a private terrace. The characterful property is within easy reach of local amenities in Helmsley, and benefits from convenient parking. Some guests noted the bedrooms are snug, particularly when accommodating four people.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as very clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Helmsley, with easy access to pubs, restaurants, and shops, as well as the beautiful North Yorkshire scenery.
The cottage is generally considered cosy and comfortable, especially the beds. However, some guests find the sleeping arrangements cramped for four people, affecting the comfort score.
Facilities are well-regarded, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as heating control problems, a sticky patio door lock, and kitchenware shortcomings. These issues slightly lower the score.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category.
About this property
Toad Hall is a Grade II listed cottage yards from the main square in the heart of Helmsley, with private parking and enclosed patio..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Open Fire
Dining room: (2 Steps), French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Garden and enclosed patio with garden furniture and summerhouse. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps to the walled area.. Toad Hall is a delightful Grade II listed cottage built from Helmsley castle stone, just yards from the main square in the centre of the beautiful market town of Helmsley, within the North York Moors National Park. Toad Hall has oozed character for over 350 years: from the moment you step inside, low doors and beams. The cosy living room is furnished with antique furniture and offers an open fire for those cooler nights. There’s comfortable seating around the fire for four people with two extra seats, allowing additional seating for visitors to enjoy a drink or cup of tea around the fire. To the rear of the property is a well-appointed dining room which then leads through to a bright and modern kitchen with electric oven and induction hob. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a family bathroom. On the first floor is a shower room tucked under the eaves, and two bedrooms which offer both twin and double/single accommodation. The double room is compact and very cosy and lies next to the shower room, it has a tall chest of drawers & hooks for hanging; the twin has a chest of drawers & a large cupboard/wardrobe where travel bags can be stored. These attractive cottage bedrooms have traditional low windows and beams and are in keeping with the era of the cottage.
From the dining room French doors lead out to an enclosed patio, which is the perfect location for an al fresco breakfast or an evening meal. From the patio there are steps leading up through a pretty garden. At the top of the steps you will find a sunny walled area with a summer house, a tranquil place for a drink in the evening sun or to enjoy your book. The stone shed provides storage for bikes, please bring your own padlock to secure. At the rear, next to the grassed area, there’s ample off-road private parking for two cars. Helmsley has excellent amenities all within a few minutes’ walk of the cottage. Visitors will be spoilt for choice with a fine selection of delis, restaurants, cafes and inns. Helmsley also has a reputation for great Yorkshire hospitality, and the market square is a focal meeting point for walker, cyclists and locals alike.
A visit to the walled garden, castle and the stately home of Duncombe Park, home to the National Bird of Prec Centre, are a must whilst visiting the area. With miles of footpaths and trails across the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors this area really is a walker’s paradise. Within easy access to York and its many world-renowned attractions as well as the east coast towns of Whitby, Filey and Scarborough, this cottage is sure to delight every visitor. This pretty cottage is ideally placed for a romantic break away for those looking to explore this stunning area by car, foot or bike. Toad Hall would also be an excellent choice for smaller families with children.
There are steps within the property.
There are steps to external facilities.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Grade II listed property
Fuel for the open is not provided, if you wish to use this facility please bring your own.
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
cottage is well equipped, warm and the open fire is a bonus. Downstairs lounge has enough seating and nice table for eating, which will easily accommodate 4 guests. However, the sleeping arrangements upstairs are not suitable for 4 people to be totally comfortable. Double bed in a very small bedroom, making the area very cramped, with having to share wardrobe space with the bedroom next door that has two single beds and so much more space. Would not recommend this cottage for 4 people because of this. This would sleep 3 people with shared dressing/wardrobe if the beds were changed around, but not comfortable for 4. Luckily we were only 2 guests so we managed.
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Liz
The cottage was freezing when we arrived as the batteries had run out for the controls. It was posibly the coldest day of the year. When I contacted the owner she suggested I light the open fire in the living room. We then had to go out and buy our own batteries so we could turn on the heating. Why had no-one checked the hearing was on? it wasn't how we expected our weekend to start heing frozen for the firat 24 hours until the house warmed up.
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Malcolm Peake
Lovely renovated old cottage Great location