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Moat Hall Cottage

York, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • County cottage sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms, set in the sleepy hamlet of Little Ouseburn offering a truly peaceful retreat to the countryside
  • Visit the welcoming local pub within walking distance or grab some fresh produce from the well-stocked shop located only 2 miles away
  • The medieval city of York, the market town of Knaresborough and spa town Harrogate are all within easy reach
Property code: G0096

Set in the peaceful hamlet of Little Ouseburn, you can make the most of a wonderful blend of village and city life if you wish. Spend your days exploring the surrounding countryside before taking respite in the welcoming village pub or head out beyond the village to explore the many attractions within easy reach. Drive just 13 miles to arrive in York, home to the shops and eateries of The Shambles, the iconic York Minster, the Victorian castle museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre, just to name a few attractions. Drive 22 miles to reach the beautiful Castle Howard, located within the very heart of the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque market town of Knaresborough is just 10 miles, you can take a stroll or a boat along the river, or maybe you fancy a round of pitch and putt or take a walk and simply take in the stunning views from Knaresborough Castle.   

 

Step inside to discover bright interiors and spacious rooms throughout the cottage. The lounge is home to comfortable seating surrounding the feature open fire, so you could fire it up and unwind during the chillier months watching a film on the Smart TV. The newly fitted kitchen/diner comes equipped with an electric oven/hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer so has everything you'll need to cook up some local produce before enjoying family meals at the generous shabby chic dining table as you take in the views from the window. Completing the ground floor is a convenient WC. Head up to the first floor to find both of the restful bedrooms. The light-bathed master bedroom is home to a king-size bed and soft furnishings, as the second bedroom is home to a super king-size bed, which can be made to a twin upon request. The family bathroom is also located on the first floor boasting an indulgent bathtub with shower overhead.

 

The enclosed outside space is home to gravelled and paved areas complete with patio table and chairs, so you can sit back and take in the wonderful views across to the ancient church. Whether you're starting the day with your morning coffee or ending the afternoon with a relaxed drink, you are sure to enjoy the peace and quiet at any hour. What's more, you can strike out on a walk in and around the village and beyond whenever the mood takes you. The cottage offers off-road parking.

  • 1 king-size bedroom and 1 super king-size (can be configured as a twin)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Outside seating area and garden
  • Traditional open fire, with logs provided
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Smart TV with Sky and Netflix
  • Travel cot / high chair available
  • Pub and shop within 2 miles
  • DVD player
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property joined our collection in 2019 and is managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan, 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Louise, 26th July 2024

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Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. Lovely welcome treats, clean rooms and super soft towels. We even got a chance to try out the open fire which was fun for our two daughters. Thank you for all the helpful local information. The neighbouring church was fascinating and we have fun exploring all the local sights. We even had hot dry weather fRead moreor the entire week! Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 19th July 2024

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Another fantastic stay at this lovely cottage. Very peaceful and convenient for York and Harrogate and the surrounding area. Well equipped and a most appreciated welcome pack and basic supplies. Recommend the Wild Swan in Minskip for a meal, the Sunday lunch was excellent.

Reviewed by Janet, 28th June 2024

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A delightful cottage as is the owner who was so helpul and friendly. It is not surpising some guests return.

Reviewed by Christina, 21st June 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage with everything provided. Set in wonderful location for exploring The Yorkshire Dales. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Gary, 26th April 2024

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Great location, we chose to revisit this cottage for the peace and quiet and lovely scenic outlooks. Very comfortable, clean and well appointed too. Feels spacious yet warm and we appreciated the thoughtful welcome pack.

Reviewed by Donald, 12th April 2024

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The cottage was grand - second time we have been there in 2 years, great base for getting around.

Reviewed by Catherine, 1st April 2024

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Reviewed by Christine, 22nd March 2024

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Lovely, clean, comfortable cottage. Location was lovely and peaceful. Well equipped kitchen and attention to detail throughout all proved to enhance the quality of our stay. Would absolutely stay here agajn. The generous welcome pack was so thoughtful.

Reviewed by Graham, 26th February 2024

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This is the best cottage ive ever stayed, warm , modern, incredibly clean and the welcome pack was the icing on the cake Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Ann, 13th February 2024

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A very nice, cosy cottage. Two large double rooms. Shower over bath. Two toilets. Well equipped kitchen with large table. Lounge is pretty. A little away from the nearest villages. Parking for two cars. You need to open and shut a wooden gate to access the parking area. Very pleasant and helpful owner who sorted out issue re the Wi-Fi very quickly Read morealthough it was an external fault. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Alan, 1st December 2023

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Our second visit to the cottage and hopefully not our last. So very cozy and comfortable with all the facilities you could need.

Reviewed by Kelly, 26th November 2023

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Everything was great. Clear, concise instructions when we were there. The property felt like a home, and we could not have asked for more from it. Well equipped. Best cottage we have stayed in and would look to return

Reviewed by Sharon, 17th November 2023

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The cottage was well equipped, very comfortable snd ideal location for our stay

Reviewed by Phil, 21st October 2023

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We had a great stay. The property is really nice. Fantastic sized kitchen, well equipped. Excellent space in the lounge. We had really good sleep in the spacious bedrooms. Location was perfect for us and we could get to Harrogate, Ripon, York and the surrounding countryside very easily. The risk of writing such a good review is you never get a chanRead morece to come back because it's always booked! Hide

Reviewed by David, 13th October 2023

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Very well equipped cottage in a totally quiet location. Very convenient for local pubs and restaurants.Excellent walking nearby. Welcome pack much appreciated. Comfortable bed, nothing lacking.

Reviewed by Trevor, 6th October 2023

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We love staying here. Its very comfortable and homely.

Reviewed by Gary, 22nd September 2023

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Super comfortable cottage, extremely well equipped, large and spotless fridge/freezer, very comfortable beds, and lots of space. (Coffee pods/milk frother much appreciated). Definitely a top quality property and location suited us too. Adjacent to a church with a bit of Bront history, close to lovely Knaresborough, Harrogate and York too, plus not Read morefar from the beautiful Dales. Peaceful and easy off road parking, definitely would recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 18th August 2023

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A really lovely place to stay. Bedrooms airy, light and spacious, well equipped kitchen and appreciated the welcome pack. Car parking easy but through a gate that you have to open and close (no hassle really). Horses in next door field. Very peaceful. Convenient for York and Harrogate. Great pub in the village. Owner lovely.

Reviewed by Lisa, 11th August 2023

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moat Hall Cottage, definitely had a luxury feel, lovely soft towels, gorgeous bedding and the use of fleecy robes. Beautiful kitchen and we enjoyed the use of the garden furniture with the addition of cushions stored in the shed. Fantastic location between York and Harrogate and walking distance to great pub, The LRead moreime Tree Inn, in Great Ouseburn. Would really recommend this cottage to all. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 4th August 2023

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Beautiful cottage.

Reviewed by Nicholas, 17th June 2023

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This is a lovely cottage, comfortable, well equipped and in a good location. It's close to Harrogate and York, as well as other places of interest. We had a great holiday and would happily stay again.

Reviewed by Philip, 9th June 2023

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We loved the peaceful location of the cottage and the well presented interior. Felt very relaxed and happy there and had a lovely stay. Lots to see in the area and beautiful countryside. Very much hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Philip, 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Donald, 7th April 2023

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One of the best equipped and comfortable "holidaycottages" we have been to. Donald, Lorna and Zander

Reviewed by David, 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Sue, 24th March 2023

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Lovely cottage very well equipped. Very peaceful location. All furniture and beds very comfortable. Extremely central for visiting different locations.

Reviewed by Andrew, 17th March 2023

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Wonderfully presented cottage in a tranquil environment, yet well situated for York and Harrogate.

Reviewed by Alan, 10th March 2023

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The property is warm, airy, very well appointed and extremely comfortable. We could not find faultif we really tried. Also no interference from the owners.Highly reccomended.

Reviewed by Kenneth, 3rd March 2023

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Reviewed by Alan, 9th December 2022

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A lovely little cottage in a perfect location, very peaceful yet close to the A1 and York. All the facilities you could ask for, a very comfortable bed and a great open fire in the lounge. Totally recommended, and were going to book to go there next winter

Reviewed by Philip, 2nd December 2022

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Excellent cottage, we couldn't really fault it.

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