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Waterswallow Cottage

York, Yorkshire
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Tastefully decorated cottage with friendly owners next door
  • A great location for walkers and cyclists
  • Listen out for over 15 species of bird from your private garden

Property code: OC-Y053A

This converted barn on the edge of a wooded valley retains a great deal of its old character and charm and is a great base for a family or small group of friends wanting to explore North York Moors National Park. Although this split-level property feels secluded, the moorland village of Hutton-le-Hole is less than half a mile away and footpaths and bridleways extend from the property to neighbouring villages and the market town of Kirkbymoorside. The owners are happy to advise on the best places to visit and provide maps as well as a free entry pass into Dalby Forest.

The ground floor houses the kitchen/diner, a shower room and a bedroom with a single bed. Climb six steps to the cosy lounge with exposed beams, feature stonework and a wood burner. A further six steps lead to the first-floor bedrooms, one a double and one a single.

A highlight of this property is the garden, which has a patio area with a large picnic table and overlooks the surrounding woodland – birdsong from buzzards, woodpeckers, flycatchers and owls can be enjoyed from here.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 singles
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • TV with Freesat, DVD, iPod dock
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Mobile signal is weak
  • Garden area with furniture
  • Ample parking
  • Secure barn with cycle racks
  • Pub 1.5 miles
  • Shop 2 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 2 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

James Ward

This property has been let with us for over 10 years and is managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louise, 25th August 2024

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A fantastic quiet place to relax with everything provided. As it is in a central place it is perfect to visit places in all directions like York, Whitby, Scarborough, and up in the beautiful Moors. I would definitely recommend it to others and return myself.

Reviewed by Sally, 30th June 2024

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Reviewed by Carole, 24th June 2024

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Lovely cottage and lovely setting, shame we didn't hear any owls at night but it didn't spoil our holiday. Lovely owners and we loved their dogs too

Reviewed by Anthony, 16th June 2024

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A comfortable cottage in a picturesque spot. Very friendly and hospitable hosts.

Reviewed by Anne-Marie, 8th June 2024

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Absolutely lovely. A very comfortable and cosy cottage. Owners are lovely and very welcoming. The location is brilliant especially if your a nature lover.

Reviewed by Martin, 26th May 2024

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Great location really friendly owners could not fault it

Reviewed by Henry, 18th November 2023

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Reviewed by Robert, 23rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Peter, 4th October 2023

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Perfect cottage with owls hooting at night. Whats not to like. Owners very warm and welcoming cottage perfect will definitely return

Reviewed by Keith, 26th September 2023

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Reviewed by Derek, 4th September 2023

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Friendly,helpful and knowledgeable owners who live on site.and are easily contacted. A road is close by that is not overly busy and cannot be heard from inside the property, other than that the property is located in a peaceful country side location a short distance from the National park. The cottage is well equipped and looks like its been recenRead moretly updated,important points for us are comfortable beds,hot shower,cleanliness and being able to have a good night's sleep without disturbance,this cottage ticked all of those boxes and was quirky into the bargain! The rooms are laid out over three floors with two bedrooms on the top floor and the third on the ground floor along with the kitchen and shower room and comfortable lounge on the second floor,short staircases divide the floors. Because of its rural location transport is essential but we found it a great location for exploring the Yorkshire coast,York,Thirsk and the National park without too much driving. Would definitely recommend and book again. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn, 21st August 2023

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Reviewed by Caroline, 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Kenneth, 17th July 2023

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Welcoming and thoroughly helpful owners. A well maintained and clean, pretty cottage. Would thoroughly recommend a stay!

Reviewed by Anne-Marie, 12th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, lovely people, easy to book.

Reviewed by Caitlin, 19th February 2023

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Daft things really - a green scrubby would have helped with the washing up (all other equipment fabulous), and the location PDF mentions a vets ("opposite the vets") : this is now closed, and we went sailing past the wee turning.

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