Guests say
The Old Post Office is a charming and spacious cottage in a peaceful village, ideally located for exploring North Yorkshire. Guests consistently praise its character, well-equipped kitchen, and proximity to an excellent local pub. The property is generally clean and comfortable, with thoughtful touches such as welcome packs noted by several visitors. While a few guests mentioned minor issues with cleanliness, crockery supply, and lighting, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for families, groups, and those seeking a relaxing countryside break.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-kept, with several specifically mentioning spotless bathrooms and fresh towels. However, a small number of reviews noted dust, a grubby sofa, and a need for deeper cleaning in some areas, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the peaceful village setting, easy access to North Yorkshire attractions, and the convenience of a quality pub just a few doors away.
The cottage is described as spacious, warm, and comfortable, with cosy features and comfy beds. A few guests mentioned a creaky single bed and issues with heating control, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are generally excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, good Wi-Fi, and a lockable shed for bikes. Some guests suggested more crockery, cutlery, and basic supplies would be helpful, and a few noted minor maintenance issues such as lighting and plug sockets.
Several guests appreciated welcome packs and personal touches, though these are not guaranteed. Suggestions for improvement included providing more basics like salt, pepper, and soap.
About this property
Nestling between the North Yorkshire Moors to the East and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, with Thirsk, Ripon, Boroughbridge close by, The Old Post Office enjoys an ideal location for families and friends to enjoy a staycation.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: French Doors Leading To Rear PatioElectric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Highchair.. Enclosed paved and gravelled sitting-out area with garden furniture. On-road parking. No smoking.. The Old Post Office has been fully restored to a high standard throughout and is arranged over three floors, overlooking the pretty village green. Style and comfort blend effortlessly, the lounge with comfortable sofas to relax on, Wi-Fi and Smart TV and an inviting electric stove set within a small inglenook to make yourself cosy on cooler evenings. The newly installed kitchen area is modern in design and provides everything you will need to rustle up a hearty breakfast or evening supper, open plan with the dining room it makes a perfect social space. French doors open out onto a sunny rear courtyard, set with garden furniture and perfect for alfresco drinks or dining on a summers evening. For those who prefer, the village inn with its open fires and home cooked fayre is just a couple of yards away. Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find a variety of sleeping arrangements. On the first floor is a double bedroom and two single bedrooms; there is a family bathroom on this floor with a gorgeous walk-in double shower. Up to the second floor and you can retreat to the master bedroom, with attractive vaulted ceilings, Velux windows, kingsize bed and en-suite shower room.
With an abundance of walks and cycle routes nearby, there is much to do for the outdoor enthusiast. Situated just 4½ miles from the quaint market town of Thirsk, with its 15th-century church, original cinema, and renowned racecourse. The cobbled market square hosts a twice weekly market and is surrounded by individual shops, traditional inns and tea rooms.
Alf Wight, the well-known vet and author of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ lived here and the ‘World of James Herriott’ visitor centre gives a fascinating insight into the working life of this famous vet, his subsequent books and TV series. The Old Post Office provides a perfect base from which to explore the wider area too, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North Yorkshire Moors to the east. Places of interest include Sutton Bank and Castle Howard, Fountains Abbey and Aysgarth Falls. Families enjoy hours of fun at Lightwater Valley, the Forbidden Corner and Flamingo Land. The coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey are all easily accessible and regular trains run from Thirsk to the ancient walled city of York.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Reviews (29)
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Caroline A
Lovely cottage in a very quiet little village (except the tractors). Great for peace and quiet with a relaxing atmosphere. Well situated for exploring the north Yorkshire area. The coast is just over an hour away, places like York less distance. Facilites were good, just could have done with more crockery. We had an issue with the shower whilst staying and it was fixed the same day, so you cant ask for better than that.Village pub is a great benefit as they serve excellent homecooked food and lots of choose of drinks.
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Amanda
Location is second to none The location of this cottage is sensational! The tiny peaceful village is surrounded by cow fields and has a lovely pub right in the centre. We came for a cycling weekend so valued the lockable shed for the 6 bikes we had, as well as the back garden. Our host Sarah was communicative and very helpful. There are some small things that could really help make the stay just a bit more comfortable such as a second set of dining wear (there are 6 of everything so you find yourself having to wash up several times a day) and no way to use the washing machine (and no washing power).
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Post Office, Rainton and it was perfectly placed for exploring the North York Moors. It was very clean, well equipped and the welcome pack was much appreciated. The only negative we found was that the window in the loft bedroom didn't open and we like to have an airy room. We think it could be a problem during a heatwave, unless there was access to a couple of fans. Otherwise, we found everything just perfect. The Bay Horse pub, just 3 doors away, serves amazing food at a very good price and the staff are very welcoming. All in all a very nice week.