Stable Cottage

Lovely cottage in rural area and perfect for visiting various popular locations.

Owners were perfect hosts and very helpful. Cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything you needed for your stay. We really enjoyed our stay at Stable cottage. Many thanks

The owners who live next door are extremely friendly but never get in your way.

I have recommended this to several friends and we should be going back next year.

A lovely cottage in a lovely rural location, perfect for long walks and relaxing.

Perfect for somebody looking to get away from it all. The cottage itself was lovely and clean and had everything you could need for a break away. The couple who owned the cottage were always available if there was any problems, and even baked a lovely cake on arrival.

Stable cottage is in a beautiful setting, very peaceful and a good location for getting to a wide range of places.

We were made very welcome and Philippa had some really useful tips for us about local places. If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay, away from the usual pressures of life and in stunning countryside the Stable Cottage is ideal.

We enjoyed our stay at Stable Cottage.

It was so peaceful and surrounded by countryside yet very easy to access a main road for touring round. For provisions there is a village shop a couple of miles away which is so much nicer than going to a supermarket. The cottage was nice and clean and had everything we needed. The owner came out to greet us on our arrival and left us a banana loaf which was lovely! My husband even heard an owl on two nights (it's years since we've heard an owl!) but I slept soundly every night which is a rarity for me. We would recommend this cottage for a nice peaceful stay.

Lovely cottage in glorious countryside All you could possibly want , very friendly and helpful owners We would definitely recommend this cottage Had a lovely time visiting some lovely places.

Weather was great too !!

A delightful cottage in a lovely quiet location with walking direct from the door.

Well situated for visiting the nearby attractions and only a short drive to the North Yorkshire moors. The cottage itself was very comfortable and had everything you needed. Plenty of storage space and the entrance hall was a bonus. The only downside was the Wi-Fi and phone signals were a bit hit and miss but we found certain hotspots where we got a signal. It certainly didn’t bother us and wouldn’t stop us staying there again. The hosts were very friendly and helpful and the banana loaf was delicious. Thank you

The cottage is in a beautiful location, an out of the way spot with lovely walks from the cottage, perfect for dog owners.

Many places to visit, if you wish, within a short drive. The owners are friendly and helpful, but not intrusive. There are local maps and information in the cottage which are useful. The cottage is well equipped, warm and comfortable, our only reservation was the small sofa, which we did not find so comfortable! A very nice place to stay.

Our second visit to this delightful cottage which is perfect for anyone who wants a truly quiet holiday in beautiful countryside.

The cottage is all on one level and is perfect for those with limited mobility. Can't speak too highly of the cottage, the location and the owners.

A lovely peaceful location with delightful owners.

We enjoyed a comfortable stay. Referring to an earlier review, yes it’s 3/4 mile down a track and in dry weather it’s dusty and there are no street lights. If that’s a problem go for tarmac and traffic! We would certainly be happy to stay there again

Great cottage in a quiet location but within 10 minutes drive to shops and pubs.

You can walk directly from the property. The cottage just like the photos and is well equipped.

The cottage was lovely and equipped with everything we needed.

Philippa was an extremely friendly, caring host, never interfering, but on hand should we need anything. Her banana loaf was delicious! The cottage was situated in an ideal location, many walks starting from the front door, straight into the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Quaint, interesting villages and churches dotted around the area, with plenty of wildlife thrown in for good measure! We had a relaxing, thoroughly enjoyable stay at Stable Cottage, and would not hesitate to re-book!

We had a very enjoyable stay at Stable Cottage with everything we needed apart from a rug at the foot of the beds.

The beds are very comfortable but the sofa and chairs were not and we had a few issues with the television, otherwise everything was good. The owners had warned us about the track to the cottage but, as the weather had been very dry, the dust was a problem and on one occasion the lock on the gate was faulty and we had to reverse the car to get back to the cottage for assistance. The cottage is ideally suited to visit the many beautiful places in this part of Yorkshire and some great eating places too.

Lovely, cosy, cottage for our Christmas break.

We loved the peace and quiet. My husband is a wheelchair user and found the cottage very easy to navigate. The only noise was the owl hooting at night. Our dog loved the walks. The welcome gift of a banana cake was delicious. The owners Phillipa and Clive were very helpful. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the future.

A delightful little cottage in a wonderfully remote location yet within easy reach of local towns and villages.

The cottage was well presented and well equipped for two people. We would highly recommend if you want a quiet and peaceful location and we will return again soon

The Cottage was spotless, it contained ever thing we needed.

A welcome cake,milk and flowers had been left for us, very nice. Phillipa & Clive were very friendly and approachable. We would stay again.

We arrived slightly early which wasn't a problem and we were shown around the house.

Absolutely spotless and with everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The welcome cake was delicious and the milk and flowers were very nice. We didn't use the heating as we found the house nice and warm all week. Philippa & Clive were very friendly and approachable with any questions and even though they lived opposite it wasnt intrusive at all. Wifi is available as an extension from the main house and is enough to do emails etc, movies were hit and miss depending on signal strength but there is a freeview tv available. We enjoyed our stay so much we are planning to return next July

The owners were very friendly .

Mrs Webster left a homemade cake which was delicious and milk that was much appreciated .

Lovely cottage well maintained, with enclosed garden, lots of walks for our dog.

Friendly and helpful owners.

The property is exactly as described and located in a very quiet remote part of Hovingham.

We loved the remote fields around for exercising our german shepherd. The cottage is very well equipped ( though missed a measuring jug and ladle, small detail) The wet room for showering is excellent as is the boot room for taking off muddy boots and drying our dog. The owners are across the enclosed courtyard but unobtrusive unless needed. Would highly recommend

What a peaceful cottage stay.

Very well equipped everything we needed and the welcome pack was much appreciated. The hosts were very helpful . Hope to stay again

Lovely cottage well equipped all our needs were catered for the owners were friendly and helpful, and such a peaceful area with lots of great walking from the front door

Great location, especially for accessing the various venues for the Ryedale Festival.

Very cosy and comfortable. Well equipped and extremely clean. The only improvement we'd suggest is to have heavier curtains in the bedroom because sleep quality was affected by the early morning light. However overall this is a lovely property and we would be happy to make a return visit.

We had a very happy holiday at Stable Cottage.

The accommodation very comfortable in a lovely location and we enjoyed meeting Clive and Phillipa. One small point. The dishwasher was never used by us and the washing of the dishes done by hand simply because there was not enough china and cutlery to use this facility. We appreciate the accommodation was for two people but we thought it was wasteful to use this frequently when the machine would not be full. Peter and Veronica

The cottage was in an idyllic location, so peaceful and tranquil, lots of walks straight from the cottage.

It has a very good courtyard that our GSD could roam around in off lead and the property owners are lovely friendly people who enjoyed engaging with our dog. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stable Cottage.

Stable cottage was lovely.

Very clean and had everything we needed for a perfect holiday. Beautiful countryside and so many places to visit .philippa and Clive were nearby if there was anything we needed .we would recommend stable cottage. Thankyou.

We had a lovely holiday, my husband is quite disabled but managed really well, included getting in and out of the cottage via French windows.

We were a bit worried about a comment a previous visitor made about getting in and out of the bedroom but my husband had no issues. I also enjoyed going out for walks with my 18 month old Borador puppy, and was able to let him out into the courtyard. The drive to the cottage from the main road ( which there were many comments about) was nowhere was bad as I thought it would be. I managed ok in an old Ford Mondeo with a mobility scooter and puppy in the back. We are looking to returning but for longer next time.

The cottage is quite a good size for a 1 bedroom property.

Access is 3/4 mile down a track. The track was fairly smooth but very dusty due to dry weather. Cottage is other side of yard from back of owners house but guests are free to use that area, which had a large table with a sun shade. Car parking is inside the yard, which had gates, or on the grass beside the track. The front door opening into a hall but normal access was through the french windows from the yard. The hall was useful for storage and a dog (if you have one) also had a cloakroom with a shower. The lounge/diner/kitchen was a reasonable size and seemed to have everything we needed. The TV had a Freestat box (not Freeview as in the description) so channel numbers all different. It was a small square TV and replacement by a 26 or 32 inch TV would be an improvement. Wi-Fi was available. The bedroom is quite small but had enough storage with a small wardrobe and a chest of drawers. The en-suite is a large wet room which has been been well set up for a disabled person. The property is set in beautiful farming countryside, with plenty of walks, including ¾ mile into the charming village of Hovington where there is a shop, a bakery and a cafe. There is good access to Ryedale and the moors to the north. Nearby Helmsley has lots of different places to eat and drink.

We had a great week on a return visit to this lovely quiet cottage surrounded by beautiful countryside lots of good walks from the cottage so don't always have to use the car.

The owners live just across the courtyard and are friendly and helpful without being at all intrusive

Stable cottage was an amazing place up a very long farm track.

The area around the cottage was fantastic farm land with glorious views and good walks 1mile to Hovingham and a bit less to Cawton. Fantastic for our dog Binki. The cottage had all the equipment necessary for a weeks stay. Unfortunately the microwave was rather old and broke. The owners were very quick to replace it with a great new one. The washing machine was not usable without brute force to close the door,so we gave that a miss and did hand washing. On arrival it would have been very nice to find milk, bread, butter in a starter pack. Just enough to get a cup of tea. Fortunately I did get supplies in the village store before arrival,but all the other cottages we have stayed in have supplied basics. Would we go back to stable cottage? Yes it was a great place from which to explore the whole area around York and the moors. Philippa and Clive were brilliant hosts and very helpful, and informative about the surrounding area. Sarah and David Murgatroyd..

A really enjoyable stay at Stable Cottage.

It was stocked with everything we needed and was somewhere we really called home for a week.

had a really lovely holiday at stable cottage every thing we needed was on hand.

Mr and Mrs Webster had provided every thing we needed for a lovely holiday even the weather. We really hope to be back next year.

This is a well equipped cottage for people of all ages and abilities.

The secluded location should suit most people looking to "get away from it all". The property accepts a pet which also suits pet lovers. The cottage interior was well appointed with everything you could need for an enjoyable relaxing stay. What you do with your time is your choice!.......................as a walker I can also recommend the Ebor Way walk and the Howardian Hills

Myself and my sister enjoyed a lovely 5 days with my dog,the cottage was everything we expected from looking at the pictures,and since the pictures on the site Philippa has put an arm chair in which was perfect for my sister as she is elderly,also she has put a shower stool in the wet room.

The only thing that it needs is a bigger TV as it was difficult to read any writing (but maybe just us being older) overall it is a lovely place and secure for dogs.Would visit again.

Loved the accommodation and Philippa was very attentive my only niggle was the seating could be more comfortable as a disabled person a recliner would make life easier , TV set could be upgraded for a larger screen for those days when the weather is unsuitable for venturing out .

Those niggles were the only down points we will certainly stay there again in the future

Like everything about Stable Cottage except the seating , living room and dining room chairs need replacing.

Stable cottage was a beautiful, very comfortable well equipped cottage, comfy beds and a very large shower room.

The area was very peaceful. There was a short walk of 20 mins along the bridal path into the village of Hovingham, where we found village shop, bakery, p.h, coffee shop, Worsley arms hotel (food and service very good) and a lovely church. The host Philippa and Clive were very helpful and always about if we had any questions we would give this holiday 10/10 we had a great stay and we like to come back one day thankyou :)

A lovely quiet peaceful location, to relax and unwind, lots of walks beautiful scenery, so many wonderful places to visit it’s location is ideal to explore Rydale, and the East Coast.

The owners are really helpful, and full of information about the area, had a great stay and would definitely stay again.

The owners were superb and lovely and the property was impeccably clean.

The only comfort factor was that we couldn't sleep well in the beds. I especially had a lot of pain. We bought some duvets to sleep on after a few nights and that helped. Otherwise great.

Great location and very quiet so you could hear nature around you clearly.

Lovely walks and quiet roads and beautiful villages nearby.

Perfect location for our first little holiday since the Covid 19 pandemic took hold and we had to cancel our holidays abroad.

Very comfortable - added bonus of two toilets/showers (always makes life easier even if there are only two of you!). Felt safe - clear that all Covid 19 initiatives regarding cleaning and the like had been taken very seriously. Excellent WiFi (not their fault that phone reception is bad). We were blessed with fantastic weather but, if we had been confined indoors because of continuous rain, I would have appreciated a better, larger TV (but that is nit-picking). Excellent situation to attend places like Rievaulx, Nunnington and Castle Howard; lots of local walks available (easily downloadable from the Howardian Hill website); a nice stroll in to Hovingham for the baker or newsagent. We didn't 'eat out' but plenty of pubs within easy reach. Good Sainsbury's Local at Malden. All in all, just great.

A warm welcome.

The cottage was very comfortable,spotlessly clean,and everything necessary was provided.

Lovely peaceful cottage far away from the noise of our town house.

Walks from the door, only wish our dog had survived to have joined us,he would have loved it.Phillipa and Clive perfect hosts so unobtrusive and respectful,Great cottage perfect hideaway loved it.

We had a good week and Clive was really friendly, welcoming and helpful.

The hallway was great to have for our bikes and other gear. Kitchen was fantastic, well equipped and loved the skylights. Really thoughtful to have maps of the area and a very informative book. Used the outside area for eating. The estate is beautiful and this is really quiet and peaceful. In terms of comfort - some upgrades are needed. The seating in the lounge is very uncomfortable if you want to relax and you might need a magnifier for the tv! The twin beds are also very dated and I could feel the springs through the bed. Towels and robes were very crispy and probably need updating too.

Excellent hosts Phillippa & Clive who went out of their way to welcome us & were a much appreciated book of knowledge of the surrounding area & recommendations .

Lovely to hear all about the history of the property , which was a little gem of a place to stay . Tastefully furnished & immaculately clean & comfortable. This area is one of outstanding beauty & we look forward to our next visit .

Lovely helpful, friendly & hospitable host.

Cottage in very quiet & tranquil setting. Only downside is, one has to drive out to eat/drink but only a mile or so walk to village so no matter. Perfect for peace & travelling to visit Coast, Dales, Moors, York & surrounding area.

We were given information to locate property however they neglected to advise cottage was behind high gates.

The road was awful with massive potholes. A disaster for a non 4wheel drive. The cottage was very nice for young active people. Our comments of unhappiness related to my wife who has mobility issues. There was an excellent wet room but as the door opening was blocked by the bed. Chairs and sofa too low and very uncomfortable.

Great very quiet cottage.

Lovely long walks with my dog . Cottage had a big wet room . Gowns included which was great . Could of done with 2 x 2 seater settees in . Did have a 2 seater bucket settee and an armchair but would of preferred 2 x 2 seaters. The beds were 2 single so would of loved a double bed but we loved our stay and would recommend this cottage as it was so peaceful and so quiet. We would go back for another stay .

The cottage was delightful, very comfortable and clean.

The location was very convenient for travelling to various Ryedale Festival venues and would also be a good base for exploring the North York moors. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

It is relaxing, beautiful, quiet of town noises replaced with birdsong and accessible to nearby beauty/tourist spots.

if you like a really peaceful holiday to relax and unwind and also enjoy walking this is a really good place to go

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location but ideal for seeing the area.

Welcoming and friendly hosts.

peace and quiet, the comfort, the thoughtfulness of the owners ,for the slightly disabled.

and the personal touches, flowers, tray bake and excellent torch for night time walk with dog. the area is even still terrific. no mater the weather. I recommend this cottage.

The stay was very comfortable and enjoyable.

We liked the lacation. BL.

Great cottage, friendly hosts, everything you could need.

Would go back again.

Stable Cottage was wonderful!

So clean and tidy and had everything we could possibly need and more. Such a peaceful location in marvelous countryside. We wished we had booked for longer and will definately be booking this cottage again in the future.

Upon arrival at Stable cottage, we received a warm welcome from the owners.

Once we entered the cottage we were disappointed. Thankfully we were only using as a base, so not planning on spending much time in the cottage. My husband is disabled and has problems with mobility, hence why we booked the cottage, wet room, disabled bar to hold onto by the toilet and all one level. The wet room you could hardly open the door as the bed was blocking the door, you could not even open the door half way! I have never stayed anywhere where the seating was so uncomfortable, so it was hard to relax,watch tv or read a book. The beds, it was like sleeping on boards, the bed linen was supposed to be white, but it gone that yellow colour, from where it had seen better days! On the surface it looked clean, but it wasn't, the lampshades had flies in them, cobwebs!!! If we had been there for more than 3 nights, I think we would have left and checked into a hotel or come home! We were really looking forward to spending some time on our own and relaxing, but we left very disappointed with the cottage and relived to come home.

A perfect cottage in an idyllic part of the country.

The accommodation was modern, clean, fantastically equipped and the provision of dressing gowns was a welcome touch that we have never had before in all the cottages we’ve stayed in. A wonderfully warm welcome by the owner who was on hand to assist but certainly didn’t intrude. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the area you’re staying in is if the accommodation is lacking and stable cottage certainly wasn’t found wanting.

We had a wonderful weeks holiday at Stable Cottage, the cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable, we had everything we needed.

Philippa and Clive were excellent hosts who provided a lovely welcome with a home baked cake and flowers in the living room. The cottage was in a lovely peaceful setting but a brilliant base to explore the surrounding attractions. We can't wait to go back.

The stables, Phillipa and Clive, the area.

..everything...utterly wonderful. I will be heading back there as soon as I can.

Cottage and our stay was lovely but the track leaxing to the cottage was full if potholes and some were quite deep.

Owners are aware and will be filling them in when the weather improves but anybody going there in next weeks needs to be aware of this. Other than this it was a truly peaceful break and owners are very helpful. *****OWNER RESPONSE***** Further to this feedback, please note that the road to Stable Cottage has been mended and there are now no potholes.

Great location, clean and well maintained, friendly hosts, ideal base to tour North Yorkshire Moors.

Phillipa and Clive were the perfect hosts, they gave us both privacy when needed, but were always available to give us information about the places we wanted to visit & catered to all our needs, whether it was details of areas to walk with our dog or which pub/restaurants were dog friendly or just equipping us with first day essentials (including a lovely cake) upon our arrival.

The cottage was well equipped and although in a quiet & peaceful secluded spot, (which was ideal for us) it was also central to numerous towns and places of interest. As our dog plays a big part in our family, this cottage was the most perfect place for him to be free to run around, but be safe at the same time. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone who would like a quiet retreat, in which to relax and recharge your batteries, whilst still having the choice of a variety of activities literally on your doorstep. For us three (dog included), this 10 day holiday was "just perfect". Carole, Alan & Fudge (the dog).

The hospitality of the owners really added to the lovely cottage.

The location was ideal for walks, long or short.

Loverly quiet location, with friendly hosts who provided lots of useful information.

Plenty of wonderful walks arond, with beautiful views.