Guests say
Guests consistently praise Norah's Nook for its comfort, cleanliness, and peaceful location. The cottage's thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts and the opportunity to interact with farm animals, contribute to a delightful stay. The hosts are commended for their friendliness and responsiveness, enhancing the overall experience.
Reviewers frequently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as well-maintained and tidy, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as peaceful, gorgeous, and ideal for exploring the North York Moors, suggesting a high level of satisfaction with the setting.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the cottage cosy, especially with the log fire, and the beds comfortable, indicating a very comfortable stay.
Facilities are generally praised, such as the well-equipped kitchen and the presence of Wi-Fi. However, the lack of a washing machine and occasional Wi-Fi outages prevent a perfect score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome gifts and animal interactions, although it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
Norah's Nook is an attractive detached stone-built barn conversion which offers cosy and comfortable accommodation for couples and small groups, with a lovely warming woodburning stove in the comfortable sitting room. One step up leads to the modern kitchen and dining area, whilst the bedroom is attractively dressed, with a sumptuous king-size bed. Tastefully furnished and decorated, it provides a romantic retreat, within a rural corner of the North York Moors National Park. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 929845, together they sleep 6.
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.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One king-size double bedroom with additional z bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (one step up).
Shared external utility.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Bike storage.
Front patio with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Horses welcome by arrangement with owner.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: This property is accessed by a 0.25-mile private track.
Reviews (65)
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Nicholas
The location is very quiet but wihin easy reach of things to do and places to eat. We will be going back
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Pauline
Cosy and relaxing.lovely peaceful setting and the extra touches were appreciated. Nice for walks too.We will return at some point.why wouldent anyone who visits here.Thankyou.
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David
Our dog is terrified of fireworks, so any time in early November is an ordeal for him. This year we booked a week at Norah's Nook. The property is so remote and peaceful that he was completely fine for the first time in years! Not a single firework to be heard from inside - perfect! Of course, that peace and quiet comes at a small price - if you want to get to a 'local' town or tourist attraction, be prepared for quite a bit of driving, and on narrow, winding country roads, too. We spent a fair amount on petrol getting around. But that's fine - the isolation and calm of the farm is well worth it - and there are pigs, sheep and alpacas to feed, too (animal food is provided!) You're digitally-isolated, too: there's absolutely no mobile signal to be had at the cottage, and the wi-fi occasionally cuts out for a short while (only a few minutes at a time, we found.) But when it IS connected, it's good and fast - a healthy 45+Mbps or more (compared to a rubbish 3Mbps or less in some other properties advertising 'free wifi'.) It's not the super-fast 450+Mbps we get at home, but given the challenges of getting decent internet connectivity to more remote locations, this one is very good, I think. And the farmhouse has a landline for emergencies, too. The cottage itself is well-maintained and nicely presented. The bed is very comfortable, the lounge is cosy (with a good-sized TV) and it has a well-equipped kitchen. There was my pet-hate of no bolts or locks on the bathroom doors, but on this occasion, no stars deducted for this because everything else was excellent. So excellent, in fact, that we've booked again for next Bonfire Night week!