Guests say
Bella's Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the friendly owners, the beautiful walled garden, and the bonus of a swimming pool and tennis court. The location is central for exploring nearby attractions, and the village pub offers convenient dining. Some minor issues are noted, but overall, the property provides a delightful stay.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few mentioning areas that needed more attention. The positive remarks far outweigh the negatives, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The cottage is consistently described as being in a pleasant village with good access to local attractions and walks. The central location for visiting nearby towns and the coast is frequently mentioned as a positive aspect.
Guests generally find the beds and living spaces comfortable, with a few noting the size of the cottage as larger than expected. However, one guest mentioned discomfort due to a bad back, slightly impacting the overall comfort score.
The swimming pool, tennis court, and walled garden are highly appreciated by guests. The availability of a pub across the road is also noted. Some guests mentioned issues with Wi-Fi and pub quality, but the additional facilities provided are well-regarded.
While some guests mention welcome gifts such as wine and biscuits, there are not enough references to consistently evaluate the thoughtfulness of the hosts. Therefore, while gifts are occasionally provided, they should not be expected on every visit.
About this property
Tucked away within the picturesque village of North Dalton, close to Middleton-on-the-Wolds, is the beautiful Georgian dwelling, Bella's Cottage. This heart-warming retreat comes with all the essentials you and your loved ones could possibly need, in addition to excellent on-site facilities, including use of tennis court. Kick off your muddy walking boots within the spacious hallway before stepping into the contemporary style cottage, where you can look forward to unwinding in the evening. The designated chef of the group will be thrilled to find a well-equipped kitchen/diner for whipping up home-cooked meals throughout your stay. After dinner, sink into the sofa within the sitting room, where you be welcomed by the roaring open fire, perfect for curling up to watch a family favourite film on the TV with a DVD player.
As the evening draws to a close, drift off to sleep within one of the elegantly presented bedrooms, comprising of a double bedroom and a family bedroom with three single beds. If you visiting during the warmer months, spend a moment or two within the wonderfully kept orchard garden where you can rustle up some delicious summer treats on the BBQ. For those special occasions, you will find charming pub situated opposite the cottage, offering superb real ales and a welcoming atmosphere and a children's play area, whilst a shop for picking up the essentials can be found within 3.7 miles.
The village offered a children's play area with swings and slides and is within walking distance so perfect for little ones to have a play. To keep you busy whilst staying at Bella's Cottage, walkers will be delighted to find Yorkshire Wolds Way, where you can explore miles of delightful wildlife and a magnitude of villages to visit along the way. For a taste of history, spend an afternoon at Burton Agnes Hall which is an Elizabethan stately home or the county house of Sledmere which houses a superb playground and horse stables. Further afield attractions include the historic city of York and Bridlington sandy beach.
Bella's Cottage is an idyllic cottage for exploring East Riding of Yorkshire or simply relaxing with loved ones. This property can be booked with 1138003 and 1134321.
Driffield is a busy market town set in the Yorkshire Wolds, with a lot on offer for its visitors. There are many pubs and cafes to choose from, providing quality food and drink from local suppliers.
Visitors can enjoy shopping for local produce at the weekly market, held in Driffield every Thursday, which is a very popular local event and there is also the yearly Driffield Show held at the Showground every summer.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms; 1 x family bedroom with three single beds, 1 x double.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with an open fire
Electric central heating with an open fire.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave.
TV with DVD player and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
EV Rapid Charging Point (available on site) Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Shared garden area with shared BBQ.
Shared outdoor heated swimming pool (only available from May - October).
Use of tennis court, balls and rackets provided.
Three pets welcome, with specified dog areas around the farm.
Sorry, no smoking allowed in unspecified areas.
The Star Inn pub opposite the cottage serves good food.
Two good pubs serving food within 2 miles, shop within 3.7 miles.
Note: Heated pool is open from mid May - mid Sept, Hours 7am-5.30pm and 7pm-9pm, Sunday to Friday, closed Saturday.
There is a booking rota where you can have the pool to yourselves for up to an hour.
The following properties can be booked together:
1002539 (Bella's Cottage)
1134321 (Wolds Way)
1138003 (Bailey house)
Reviews (42)
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Dianna
Olly, the owner was very helpful when I messaged him with several queries. The front of the cottage was very dark at night as the outside light didn't work, Olly said he would call out an electrician, but that didn't happen during our stay. It meant I could enjoy the clear skies and stargazing, but was difficult to walk the dog (and pick up after him) as we didn't have a torch. There was no information folder, which would have been useful, as we didn't know much about the area, how to set the heating or what items went into what bin and also didn't realise for the first few days that there was free firewood and kindling in one of the garages. Positives- The cottage was a really good size, the kitchen had everything we needed, there was milk and fizz left for us in the fridge, the soft furnishings were all of very good quality, nice bedding etc. Free firewood and kindling for cold nights. Owners live on site and were very helpful. Good wi-fi connection meant my partner was able to work whilst we were there. Great dog friendly pub directly across the road. Beautiful rural area. Negatives- We found the settee very uncomfortable, too low and not supportive. Poor lighting outside in the manor grounds, making it difficult to let the dog have a short comfort walk when it was dark. It wasn't clear which areas were for walking the dog and which weren't. Also I use a walking stick as I have mobility difficulties and the paddock for dog exercise was inaccessible to me, which wasn't clear when booking. There was a strong smell of paint when we arrived and some areas were dusty. No information book/file.
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Jo
Welcome gift of biscuits and wine - we were blown away. Had a problem with the hot water which was sorted as soon as mentioned, also the hoover had gone missing so he gave us his - wood for the fire was unlimited along with coal although the central heating was on so the fire was really for cosiness. There was a dog walk and location was great for trips out.
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Gavin
Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Was our second stay at this cottage, stayed prior 4yrs ago. Look forward to staying again in the future :)