Guests say
The Garden Cottage in Driffield is highly praised for its spaciousness, excellent facilities for disabled guests, and its peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful host, the well-equipped kitchen, and the property's cleanliness. It's an ideal spot for family gatherings and offers easy access to local attractions.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as spotless, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property is appreciated for its quiet and peaceful setting, with easy access to Bridlington and other East Yorkshire coast resorts, suggesting a favourable location.
Reviewers find the cottage very comfortable, especially highlighting the well-equipped bedrooms and bathrooms, electric beds, and spacious living areas.
The facilities are highly regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, and excellent disability access, including a wet room and emergency pull cords.
While guests express gratitude for the host's helpfulness and the property's amenities, there are no specific mentions of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Set in the grounds of Thorpe Hall, this cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire coast..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Living room 2: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Electric Single (3ft) Bed, Emergency Alert
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet, Shower Seat, Grab Rail
First Floor:
Bedroom 4: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio, and garden furniture (adapted for wheelchair users). Hot tub for hire, by prior arrangement (£200 per week - delivered Thur collected after 1 week, or £175 per weekend - delivered Thur collected Mon and £35 heating charge). Stabling and grazing available. Bike store. Private parking for 5 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: Strictly no charging of electric vehicles at this property.. The Garden Cottage stands detached in the beautiful grounds of Thorpe Hall. Built around 1790, part of the building used to be the old apple store, where the apples from the orchards on the estate would be collected by the gardeners and stored here. Lovingly restored, the owners have kept lots of the original features, and the dining room has limed oak furniture. It is a perfect ’chocolate box’ cottage. Downstairs has been designed with full disabled access throughout the ground floor - there is a twin bedroom with an en-suite wet room for the less mobile (with emergency alert). This is a perfect property for holidaymakers having a family mix of all ages: there are three bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor. There is also disabled access to the garden. All the rooms are spacious and light, and with the extra living room, it is ideal for families to have their own space. The cottages are set amongst the beautiful country estate of Thorpe Hall, a magnificent retreat in the Yorkshire Wolds and situated in Rudston, near Bridlington. The Hall is a Grade II building which was built in the early 1700s and is still very much a working estate, and it forms an important part of the local community. The local village of Rudston is less than a mile away, where the churchyard contains the monolith from which the village gets its name (Rood Stane). The cottage is situated a mile from the village, where you will find a small shop along the way.
The nearest town is Bridlington just over 4 miles away, and from there you have access along the east coast from Whitby, Scarborough and Filey, right down to the resort of Hornsea. The area has lots of stately homes to visit, including Sewerby Hall, which is only a few minutes drive away, a fine example of an early Georgian residence and renowned for its gardens and a zoo. Castle Howard and Burton Agnes Hall are also just a short drive away. Flamborough Head and rspb Bempton Cliffs are 15 minutes by car, and boast fantastic opportunities to observe puffins, gannets, dolphins and seals in their natural habitat. Along the coast at Scarborough, you have the Stephen Joseph Theatre which is known for its premieres of almost all of Alan Ayckbourn’s plays. It also boasts the largest open air theatre in Europe. During your stay, why not try some real country pursuits, such as coarse fishing or trying out some of the many bridleways across the estate; you are very close to Fraisthorpe where you can ride along the beach. Guests can have free livery and grazing for their horses, just bring the food and bedding! There’s so much to see and do at Thorpe Hall and it’s all within easy reach, and from February 2018 you can rent a hot tub for your stay (contact the owner direct for details). The owner is very proud to offer a tour and history of the grounds to all guests (subject to availability). Beach 4 miles. Shop 1½ miles, pub 3 miles, restaurant 1 mile.
The Garden Cottage (UK2094), Stable Cottage 1 (CC253023), Laundry Cottage (CC253025) and The Hayloft (UK49340) can be booked together to accommodate up to 24 guests.
Free WiFi
HOT TUB hire You must make your own arrangement with a local hot tub company. Details will be passed to you prior to arrival. There is an additional £35 heating charge for the hot tub.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There is open water in the property grounds.
There is a £35 additional energy use charge for the hot tub, which must be paid to the owner on arrival.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (9)
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Patricia Penistone
It was in a lovely setting and the surroundings were great, plenty of parking for 5 cars, the house had plenty of room for 2 toddlers and 2 dogs to run, everybody had there own space, but it was a little grubby in places, the living room isn’t the cleanest and the furniture and cushions could do with washing or replacing, it was dusty in quite a few rooms and the upstairs bathrooms had cobwebs hanging, the place was cold when we got there and there was no batteries in one of the thermostats ! But the host was great, Somerlec is very friendly and accommodating and I would stay there again
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David Billinge
Great property for a large family get together with a well equipped bedroom and bathroom for our elderly parents with mobility issues. The host was extremely friendly and helpful, and recommended some great local amenities Would certainly recommend and return again
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Confirmed Guest
This cottage was homely and very well equipped for large parties. A quiet and peaceful setting. Lovely for walking and local history. Our host was friendly and helpful. Bridlington only a 15 minutes drive away. Also very well equipped for the handicap. We had a very lovely stay here.