Guests say
Bilsdale Cottage in Thirsk offers a peaceful and relaxing stay with beautiful scenery and a cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and the property's cleanliness. Its rural location is ideal for exploring North Yorkshire, with easy access to local attractions and amenities. The nearby pub and towns like Thirsk provide good dining and shopping options. Some minor suggestions for improvement include better cutlery and crockery provision, and a refresh of the en suite shower room.
The cottage generally receives high praise for cleanliness, with most guests finding it spotless and well-maintained. One review mentioned the en suite shower room could benefit from a deeper clean, slightly impacting the score.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside, and proximity to walking routes and local attractions. The ease of access to Thirsk and the peaceful rural setting contribute to a high score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, particularly noting the quality of the bed and the cosy feel of the property. A suggestion for a larger sofa indicates room for improvement, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is considered well-equipped by most, but some guests noted a lack of certain kitchen items like scissors and kitchen roll. The TV reception was also criticised, suggesting some updates are needed.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Enjoy peace and tranquillity in this lovely cottage, with beams and wood floors, Ripon, Harrogate and Fountains Abbey all nearby.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Bike store. Private parking for 1 car.. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Lawned garden with garden furniture and barbecue (shared). Tennis court available on request (Shared. Please bring your own tennis rackets & balls). No smoking.. At the foot of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors National Park, these refurbished cottages offer holiday accommodation of a very good standard and enjoy peace, tranquillity and beautiful views across the open countryside. Excellent walking and cycling are on the doorstep. Delightful Thirsk, with its 15th-century church and renowned racecourse is just 6 miles away. James Herriot lived and worked there and the Herriot Centre is the only veterinary science museum in the country. The medieval cobbled market square hosts a twice weekly market and is surrounded by individual shops, traditional inns and tea rooms. To the west lie the Yorkshire Dales, Ripon, the elegant spa town of Harrogate and the World Heritage Site at Fountains Abbey. To the east lie the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering, terminus for the North Yorkshire Moors steam train. Castle Howard and York are within an hour’s drive and easily accessible are Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes. Golf, fishing and horse riding available nearby. Shop 6 miles, pub 2 miles.
Free WiFi
Tennis court can be booked free of charge.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Reviews (21)
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Mike Dobson
The accommodation was on the hole good. A few minor details were missing. A good welcome pack would have added to the greeting. There was a lack of basic cooking essentials IE no salt, pepper or cooking oil. These have been provided in almost ever cottage I have booked in the past. The TV set is very basic, no catch up available and the reception was poor. At time I could not get a picture on BBC1. Overall the cottage was a bit below the standard I have had in the past.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely rural location with beautiful views. The local pub is great for food and very welcoming. Joined the ramblers in Bedale for a local walk and they couldn’t have been more friendly.
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Andrew Buck
Bilsdale cottage has been converted from an old farm building. The old beams have been cleaned up and left exposed to add character. It’s been very well insulated and was very warm and cosy with the central heating on. Kitchen is very well equipped. Location is delightfully quiet, but it is only a couple of miles to the main road so as long as you have a car you can soon be enjoying God’s county. There is a pub but no shop in local village. But delightful Thirsk with shops and market is only six miles away. Our hostess was available but we only needed to touch base, we felt very much at home from the get go. Thoroughly recommended.