Howe End Cottage | Kirkbymoorside | North York Moors And Coast

4.7★

4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

Caroline
September 2023

“A lovely cottage, well placed for exploring the North York Moors or Howardian Hills.”

Enclosed wall garden was perfect for our dog, and felt almost Mediterranean in the summer weather! House was in great condition and well prepared for our visit. Parking was always available outside the house. Best to check local market days as it gets very busy in Kirkbymoorside and surrounding towns, but it makes for a good atmosphere and some fun shopping. We have already recommended the house to family and friends!

Enclosed wall garden was perfect for our dog, and felt almost Mediterranean in the summer weather! House was in great condition and well prepared for our visit. Parking was always available outside the house. Best to check local market days as it gets very busy in Kirkbymoorside and surrounding towns, but it makes for a good atmosphere and some fun shopping. We have already recommended the house to family and friends!

- Caroline, September 2023
Julie August 2023

“The steep stairs need to be mentioned in the listings.”

- they were dangerous.The steps themselves do not provide enough tread for feet (even size 6). There is no carpet on the stairs and beware if you have a dog who doesn't cope with slippery floors - there is only one (grubby) rug downstairs. The stair hand rail between ground and first floor is not safe because the gap behind it is not large enough for your fingers. We only managed to park outside the house twice - the rest of the time the car was parked 150 metres away. The listing needs to mention parking can be tricky. The worktop around the kitchen sink was filthy with mould and the sink itself had seen better days. The trays in the bottom of the fridge were dirty. There were no duvets which didn't have duck feathers in them (incredibly cruel - vegans and vegetarians beware) so we bought a fibre-filled one and a fresh duvet cover from a nearby town. There was paint peeling off the walls in the hall. On discovering the gas meter was on the floor behind the television stand (instead of being safely inside a cupboard), we left a day early. It really was such a disappointing stay. If you would like photographs to confirm this feedback, please let us know. We've stayed in many cottages over the years (this was our first Sykes one) and this is the least dog friendly.

- Julie, August 2023
Gillian June 2023

“Only 3 forks in the cutlery drawer.”

Everything else was perfect. Had a wonderful holiday.

- Gillian, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback and your wonderful review. Sorry about the forks, they were there, but the new Siemens's dishwasher has a third top drawer for cutlery and I am guessing that our new cleaner did not know about this? We pride ourselves on having a very well equipped house/kitchen, spares are kept in owners cupboards, in order to replenish. If anyone else find any problems with the cottage, we always ask for them to contact us immediately and we try our hardest to rectify the problem. Holidays are so important and we are always grateful when people choose to book our cottage. Thank you again for booking Howe End Cottage. Property Owner
Rebecca August 2022

“Absolutely fantastic property.”

It has everything that you could possibly need in a holiday home. It’s clean, REALLY well equipped, beautiful garden, and no evidence of pet hair or pet damage. The flowers in the kitchen were a lovely touch. The property is an old cottage but beautifully presented. The photo in the hall of the cottage shows it was an old refreshments shop licensed to sell tobacco - seeing the history increased our love of the cottage. The owner was brilliant. We had to arrange this quickly as another cottage provider let us down when we arrived on holiday so we were stuck with nowhere to go. This property was available within hours of us finding it, and the owner even rang us to confirm everything, reassuring us even more. Local amenities - there is a co-op, Thomas the bakers, butchers, green grocers, Chinese take away, Indian take away, pizza take away, fish and chip shop all on the doorstep within a few minutes walking distance. There are lots of places to visit. North Yorkshire is really dog friendly. Definitely recommend the Ryedale folk museum and Helmsley. Scarborough, Whitby and Flamingo land are a short drive away. We loved our holiday :)

- Rebecca, August 2022
Andreas August 2022

“Hello This was by far the nicest holiday house we ever had.”

The house is in a wonderfully quiet location in a really magical little place. There is everything in the house that you could possibly need and it is very tastefully decorated and everything is in perfect condition. There are very useful precise tips, what to do in the region. A small courtyard forms a very nice quiet outdoor area. We felt very comfortable here with our dog. Thank you for this beautiful experience

- Andreas, August 2022
Patricia August 2022

“Owners have thought about everything you could need for a holiday from the welcome of milk,biscuits, tea, coffee and fresh flowers on arrival.”

Great after a long journey. Only a few minutes walk to the shops. The cleanliness of the house was perfect which makes a huge difference. The only disadvantage was the steep stairs which were pointed out on the listing by the owners and we agree that they could be a problem for someone with mobility issues. Excellent amount of information about the area. Could not fault the whole set up.

- Patricia, August 2022
Deidre September 2021

“A great location and nice cottage.”

The cottage had everything we needed. Settee and chairs in living room were smart and clean but a little uncomfortable, not for relaxing in. Kitchen great for the dog. It was a cool room and the walled garden ideal. Great help from Claire the housekeeper who helped get the TV working when we arrived. She called round within 30 minutes of us massaging her on Sunday tea time. Really appreciated her help. We would stay again.

- Deidre, September 2021
Andrew August 2021

“Great communication with both Sykes and the owner.”

Nice touches in the accommodation to make visitors feel welcome and cared for. Cottage is as stated with nice decoration. Details of where to eat and walks etc were invaluable. You can imagine what life was like there 100 years ago, but with the benefit of all mod-cons.

- Andrew, August 2021
Vivienne August 2021

“Lovely well equipped cottage ….”

Good location in Kirbymoorside. Comfortable sitting room, lovely private garden, spacious bedrooms. Lots to do in the area. Lots of moorland walks over the heather…Close to the coast…Robin Hood’s Bay and Whitby. Nice villages nearby..

- Vivienne, August 2021
Denise July 2021

“Really tidy and well equipped cottage.”

Lovely village location. Lots to do. Would definitely recommend.

- Denise, July 2021
Bronwen July 2021

“We had a glorious week at Howe End.”

The house is perfectly and thoughtfully equipped with all you could need- beautiful linens, top grade appliances, all the kitchen tools. The courtyard is a haven of peace and ideal for a coffee and a good book. Also the Wi-fi is rock solid! The location is ideal, we had days out at Castle Howard and Whitby and visited Ryedale and Helmsley with ease. This is such a beautiful and historically rich part if the world. We didn’t have time for everything! Our children and our dog all had a lovely time in the Yorkshire sun and Tina could not have been kinder or more helpful - providing us with great lists of local amenities, walls and food places! Throughly recommend and we would love to come back. Thank you so much.

- Bronwen, July 2021
Deborah June 2021

“Howe End Cottage is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in, and one of the few we would return to.”

The excellent communication with the owner began when she contacted us a week before with some details and continued throughout with almost instant responses to a couple of queries. The cottage, when we arrived, was spotlessly clean. Everything is of the highest quality from the beds and bedding through to the Denby crockery in the kitchen. Furthermore absolutely everything you might need is very generously supplied - including complimentary tea and coffee - as well as extra blankets, duvets etc. The location is excellent also as it is a couple of minutes walk from Kirkbymoorside's main square. It is obvious that a lot of care has gone into creating a holiday cottage that is as comfortable as any home. Highly recommended.

- Deborah, June 2021
Linda June 2021

“Howe End Cottage is a delightful place, extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

The garden is a lovely peaceful suntrap which we were fortunate enough to make good use of. The owner is very keen to help with information regarding walks in the area, best places to eat etc. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

- Linda, June 2021
Mara May 2021

“We had a great stay at Howe end cottage.”

It was very clean and extremely well stocked. A home from home! Nice private walled garden, a perfect sun trap if you get the weather. Hose in the garden very useful for washing down the dog after muddy walks.

- Mara, May 2021
Angela August 2020

“Lovely cottage well equipped.”

Stairs could do with being carpeted as a little noisy.

- Angela, August 2020
Lisa August 2020

“Highly recommend this property for excellent standards of comfort, cleanliness and facilities.”

Charming cottage with many original features which also smelt divine. Quality bedding and linen made for a good nights sleep. Pretty and secure walled patio perfect for dogs. Great location for visiting attractions of north yorkshire. Kindly accommodated during the height of the season for a two night stay. The owner made direct contact to share details of the property and ideas to optimise our stay. Will return.

- Lisa, August 2020
Jodie August 2020

“Lovely area to stay and a very cosy cottage with a beautiful garden.”

We were very pleased with the kind welcome gift and the communication was great. Would definitely recommend.

- Jodie, August 2020
Katherine July 2020

“Fabulous cottage in a beautiful location.”

Lovely secluded walled garden which is very secure for dogs and a nice sun trap. The cottage is well equipped, nicely decorated and super clean. Situated in a lovely village with shops and pubs a couple of minutes walk away yet never difficult to find a parking spot on the road outside. Lovely walks direct from the front door or short drive to stunning scenery. Owners and housekeeper very helpful too. Hope to be back soon!

- Katherine, July 2020
Kevin September 2019

“Local shops are well stocked, a butchers, three bakeries, news agents, gift and antique shops, fish and chip shop, hot food takeaways and the three pubs, all are within easy walking distance of Howe End Cottage.”

- Kevin, September 2019
Eleanor August 2019

“Given previous experience, expectations were high!”

Lovely week in a very nice cottage.

- Eleanor, August 2019
Pier August 2019

“A lovely place, only a short drive to a lot of beautifull places.”

We visited the downs and a view nice villages. Had lots of fun.

- Pier, August 2019
Su July 2019

“The cottage was fantastic and so well placed for going places.”

Everywhere we wanted to go was under 40 minutes away. The cottage itself was so clean and well stocked. Plenty of towels and tbe beds were si confortable.

- Su, July 2019
Jonathan June 2019

“A dvd player in the property would have been nice.”

A mention of how steep the stairs are would also be useful in the listing, whilst it did not affect us some, it could be a problem for some people. A well appointed cottage with excellent cleanliness. Good location for exploring North York moors and coast. Owner very nice and helpful when arranging key collection details, good recommendations on where to eat, enjoyed the Durham Ox at Cryke particularly.

- Jonathan, June 2019
Lorna June 2019

“Very well equipped little house.”

Good size for a couple or possibly two couples. Living area small in relation to bedrooms which are very spacious. Kitchen had everything required including plenty cutlery and teaspoons. Location is excellent. Close to nice pubs and grocery shops and a little park . Lots of country walks nearby and close to other places worth visiting.

- Lorna, June 2019
Philip April 2019

“The cottage is in a good location with the area having lots of historic buildings, and of course the beautiful scenery of the North Yorks Moors.”

The cottage itself is well stocked with equipment and cleaning products, it really is a home from home.

- Philip, April 2019
Cath March 2019

“Lovely quirky cottage”

- Cath, March 2019
Dawn March 2019

“Cottage is ideally placed to explore surrounding area.”

Kirkbymoorside has all basic facilities you would need regardless of length of stay.People very friendly and many places dog friendly.

- Dawn, March 2019
Ashley September 2018

“Excellent cottage.”

Very well equipped. Great location for days out. Says parking available outside, but in the week were there we never managed to park near the property.

- Ashley, September 2018
Jeanette September 2018

“Howe End cottage was exactly as described.”

Warm and extremely comfortable, great value for money. Ideal location for visiting all the great attractions of Yorkshire.

- Jeanette, September 2018
Rachael August 2018

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

The cottage was cosy, clean & comfortable. The only criticism we had was parking the car. There were often no spaces to park on the street outside the cottage. Other than that it was perfect

- Rachael, August 2018
Angela July 2018

“Photographs were a wee bit misleading.”

Made the rooms and garden look so much bigger.

- Angela, July 2018
Alison July 2018

“This is a lovely cottage, set in a beautiful part of England.”

Though close to the town centre, it's really quiet, with the lovely sound of church bells - listen out for the weekly practice on Tuesday evening. We enjoyed the peaceful courtyard garden and exploring the southern side of the North Yorkshire Moors.

- Alison, July 2018
Karen June 2018

“Pleased with price we paid for holiday.”

Cottage was brilliant - really homely and had all we needed and more. Lots of nice touches. Kirkbymoorside was a good base to explore from as well as having plenty of nice shops, pubs and cafes in the town itself. We would book through Sykes again, for future breaks.

- Karen, June 2018
Neil June 2018

“Very well equipped.”

Totally enclosed rear garden ensuring both privacy and security for our small dog. Ideally located in a quiet rural setting / market town. Cottage had character. Telephone conversation with proprietor who was friendly and very helpful. Would recommend.

- Neil, June 2018
Karen May 2018

“The booking of our cottage online was a little confusing as yourself (Sykes) and OwnersDirect was involved.”

So one payment to Sykes and one payment to OwnersDirect - wasn't clear.

- Karen, May 2018
Catriona August 2017

“This is a very comfortable cottage in an excellent location.”

- Catriona, August 2017
Robert Gary July 2017

“A beautiful home in a pleasant small town, with friendly locals and lots to explore around and about”

- Robert Gary, July 2017
Michael July 2016

“Beautifully situated next to shops, pubs, restaurants and a children’s park with lots of activities and plenty of walks.”

The house was spacious and excellent for dogs loved it xx

- Michael, July 2016
Maxine April 2016

“A lovely location for lots of good days out and a very cosy cottage.”

- Maxine, April 2016
Beverly August 2015

“THE COTTAGE WAS VERY CLEAN,COMFORTABLE AND HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED TO HAVE A RELAXING BREAK.”

THE COTTAGE HAD A VERY GOOD INFORMATION PACK ABOUT THE LOCAL AREA AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOOD PLACES TO EAT,VISIT ETC. THE COTTAGE WAS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO ALL THE LOCAL SHOPS,CAFE'S AND PUBS IN KIRKBYMOORSIDE AND HAD A LOVELY PLAY PARK AT THE END OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE PLENTY OF WALKS CLOSE BY OR JUST A SHORT DRIVE AWAY.

- Beverly, August 2015
Hilary August 2015

“We loved the 3 floors so both sets of adults had their own space.”

We loved the location - village life, a lovely park and all our favourite places on the doorstep. Had a wonderful family time. Loved the sheltered garden area too, and the rustic charm of the décor.

- Hilary, August 2015
Ian July 2015

“A great property in a lovely village.”

It was particularly good for taking a dog and family on holiday. There was lots to do in the surrounding area and a lovely enclosed and private garden to relax in.

- Ian, July 2015
Elaine June 2015

“The owners had maintained a lot of the original features in the cottage which gave it a homely, comfortable feel, though it had all the modern appliances.”

The town of Kirkbymoorside is so friendly which was great for me as I had quite a few days there on my own.

- Elaine, June 2015
Angelo May 2015

“Our daughter and family enjoyed their stay in this cottage.”

The location, close to the centre of Kirkbymoorside, was very convenient and the playing field was just around the corner. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable.

- Angelo, May 2015
Ceri December 2014

“The cottage was beautiful.”

More than usual kitchen equipment and a supply of spices, coffee, tea and such. A lovely homely feel and plenty of information about local places to visit.

- Ceri, December 2014
Brenda December 2014

“Adults and children both loved the fact that everything felt so welcoming.”

- Brenda, December 2014
Nicky July 2014

“The cottage was very nice, it has everything you would need, the beds were very comfy and it was very clean, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cottage to anyone.”

- Nicky, July 2014
Andreas April 2014

“Kirkbymoorside is a lovely town to visit.”

There are excellent facilities on the doorstep and the cottage is well placed to explore the Yorkshire Moors and all its many attractions. Howe End Cottage is deceptively large, particularly upstairs. It is lovely and clean and is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. This is the second time we have been and we had a great time, no doubt we will be back. Thanks

- Andreas, April 2014
Yvette August 2013

“The cottage and location were brilliant.”

The owner was very helpful and sent us lots of ideas and places to visit. It was one of the best holidays we have had for ages.

- Yvette, August 2013
Christopher & Shirley May 2013

“A great base to see the delights of the North Yorks Moors in a superb cottage, and lovely village.”

- Christopher & Shirley, May 2013
Andreas April 2013

“The cottage was lovely and well placed to enjoy all Kirkbymoorside has to offer.”

- Andreas, April 2013

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 2 x kingsize and 1 x single
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
2nd floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Farmhouse-style kitchen with dining area
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview
Superfast Fibre Broadband WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot available
Roadside parking at front of property
Pretty rear courtyard garden with furniture and BBQ
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pubs and shops 2 mins walk
Note: Max 4 people at this property
Note: Check-in 4pm
Note: Steep cottage stairs, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

The property

A delightful terraced three-storey cottage, tucked away in a quiet corner of the pretty market town of Kirkbymoorside.

Full of character and charm this Kirkbymoorside cottage provides comfortable, homely accommodation, ideally suited for walkers or families wishing to enjoy the North York Moors.

Styled and furnished to a good standard throughout, this Kirkbymoorside cottage retains many original features such as old beams and feature fireplaces and makes an ideal holiday base in this beautiful old market town.

The accommodation includes a cosy sitting room with a beamed ceiling and feature fireplace, a farmhouse-style kitchen, three lovely bedrooms and two bathrooms, whilst a private courtyard garden provides a lovely spot for a morning coffee or evening tipple.

The short stroll from this Kirkbymoorside cottage to the bustling town centre brings you to an excellent choice of pubs, restaurants and independent shops, along with a lively weekly market.

For golfers, an excellent 18-hole course is nearby.

The surrounding area offers many attractions for all ages, including Ryedale Folk Museum, Helmsley Castle and gardens and the stately home of Castle Howard.

Take a step back in time and enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway at Pickering, which winds its way through stunning scenery to the sleepy village of Grosmont.

An easy drive from this Kirkbymoorside cottage brings you to the historic port of Whitby with its fine sandy beaches, quaint cobbled alleys and famous abbey, plus the historic city of York lies 40 minutes' drive to the south and is well worth a visit - don't miss the impressive Minster, Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum!

A welcoming Kirkbymoorside cottage offering a good base all year round.

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About the location

KIRKBYMOORSIDE

Pickering 6 miles; Helmsley 5 miles.

The attractive old market town of Kirkbymoorside lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, in between the towns of Helmsley and Pickering. It is a charming place, full of Yorkshire character, and is the centre for the local farms and villages. Visitors will find a variety of shops from tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to antique shops, while there is a market day on Wednesday. The excellent walking and magnificent scenery of the National Park are close by, as are the picturesque villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Lastingham. Pickering is the base of the North York Moors Steam Railway - a ‘must do’ day out for all visitors to the area. Castle Howard, York, Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast are within easy driving distance.

This property can accomodate a maximum of 4 people

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely cottage, well placed for exploring the North York Moors or Howardian Hills.”

“The steep stairs need to be mentioned in the listings.”

“Only 3 forks in the cutlery drawer.”

“Absolutely fantastic property.”

“Hello This was by far the nicest holiday house we ever had.”

“Owners have thought about everything you could need for a holiday from the welcome of milk,biscuits, tea, coffee and fresh flowers on arrival.”

“A great location and nice cottage.”

“Great communication with both Sykes and the owner.”

“Lovely well equipped cottage ….”

“Really tidy and well equipped cottage.”

“We had a glorious week at Howe End.”

“Howe End Cottage is one of the best cottages we have ever stayed in, and one of the few we would return to.”

“Howe End Cottage is a delightful place, extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

“We had a great stay at Howe end cottage.”

“Lovely cottage well equipped.”

“Highly recommend this property for excellent standards of comfort, cleanliness and facilities.”

“Lovely area to stay and a very cosy cottage with a beautiful garden.”

“Fabulous cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Local shops are well stocked, a butchers, three bakeries, news agents, gift and antique shops, fish and chip shop, hot food takeaways and the three pubs, all are within easy walking distance of Howe End Cottage.”

“Given previous experience, expectations were high!”

“A lovely place, only a short drive to a lot of beautifull places.”

“The cottage was fantastic and so well placed for going places.”

“A dvd player in the property would have been nice.”

“Very well equipped little house.”

“The cottage is in a good location with the area having lots of historic buildings, and of course the beautiful scenery of the North Yorks Moors.”

“Lovely quirky cottage”

“Cottage is ideally placed to explore surrounding area.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Howe End cottage was exactly as described.”

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

“Photographs were a wee bit misleading.”

“This is a lovely cottage, set in a beautiful part of England.”

“Pleased with price we paid for holiday.”

“Very well equipped.”

“The booking of our cottage online was a little confusing as yourself (Sykes) and OwnersDirect was involved.”

“This is a very comfortable cottage in an excellent location.”

“A beautiful home in a pleasant small town, with friendly locals and lots to explore around and about”

“Beautifully situated next to shops, pubs, restaurants and a children’s park with lots of activities and plenty of walks.”

“A lovely location for lots of good days out and a very cosy cottage.”

“THE COTTAGE WAS VERY CLEAN,COMFORTABLE AND HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED TO HAVE A RELAXING BREAK.”

“We loved the 3 floors so both sets of adults had their own space.”

“A great property in a lovely village.”

“The owners had maintained a lot of the original features in the cottage which gave it a homely, comfortable feel, though it had all the modern appliances.”

“Our daughter and family enjoyed their stay in this cottage.”

“The cottage was beautiful.”

“Adults and children both loved the fact that everything felt so welcoming.”

“The cottage was very nice, it has everything you would need, the beds were very comfy and it was very clean, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cottage to anyone.”

“Kirkbymoorside is a lovely town to visit.”

“The cottage and location were brilliant.”

“A great base to see the delights of the North Yorks Moors in a superb cottage, and lovely village.”

“The cottage was lovely and well placed to enjoy all Kirkbymoorside has to offer.”

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About the location

KIRKBYMOORSIDE