Guests say
Blacksmith's Cottage is praised for its excellent location, comfortable beds, and large, dog-friendly garden. The village pub is a highlight, offering superb food within walking distance. While some guests find the cottage to be clean and well-equipped, others note areas in need of a refresh and deeper cleaning.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage clean, while others reported cobwebs, old food around the hob, and a pungent smell. The variance in experiences leads to a slightly above-average score.
The location is consistently praised for its quietness, proximity to York, Leeds, and Wetherby, and the local pub. Its convenience for family visits and local attractions contributes to a high score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the lounge cosy, but some mention a noisy boiler and hard pillows. The overall comfort is deemed satisfactory, with room for improvement.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and heating system, but some appliances need maintenance or replacement. The presence of a large garden is a plus, though some guests noted wear and tear throughout the property.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
The perfect family holiday home, quiet village setting, yet just a stone’s throw from York.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed garden. Private parking for 2 cars.. Conveniently located in the picturesque village of Askham Bryham, just 5 miles west of York is Blacksmith’s Cottage. This traditional, brick built cottage enjoys an enviable village location, yet just a stone’s throw from the magnificent cathedral city of York, offering guests the best of both worlds - the buzzing ambience of the historical city of York during the day, and the easy journey back to the peaceful ambience of Blacksmith’s Cottage during the evening. The cottage itself is traditionally arranged over two floors and offers spacious accommodation for five guests in three bedrooms. The living/dining room has patio door leading onto the large, fully enclosed lawned garden with paved patio area, ideal for children and pets.
Two nice comments left by guests are:
Lovely cottage, the children loved the garden and feeding the ducks every day.
Loved the cottage, wish I had this garden our dog loves it too will hopefully be coming back sometime.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (10)
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Beverley Worsley
Could have been a lot cleaner ,Cobwebs in lightshades . Kitchen not clean around the hob, ( old food / crumbs and water left in kettle and coffee machine Decor in need of doing Just tired and in need of a refresh Some furnishings old and need updating .We vacumned up with the Henry and it made the place smell really bad .Boiler in bedroom 2 very noisy the (Magna filter vibrating ) Carpet in bedroom two torn in the doorway But to be fair it was glued down and not a trip hazardPlus points Excellent back garden Very big and fenced off Dog friendly . Location Excellent Handy for York Leeds Wetherby Etc, Off street parking Village pub food super Shower nice and hot heating system hot Beds comfortable Quiet location Two toiletsWould i stay there again :- Considering what we paid for Christmas week YES we would it was value for money Location spot on for us visiting family and friends If the cleanliness and decor updated it would be our first choice
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Karen Meiklem
A lovely cottage in a really good location - very handy for the city centre and park and rides. Nice pub just a short walk away that served lovely food. Only thing I can find to fault is the pillows in the double bedroom - they were very hard!
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Confirmed Guest
Location was fine for us with locality to McArthur Glen and the Racecourse and the area is very quiet and peaceful, we tried the local pub on one night and it was very friendly and welcoming and food was good pub grub. The house itself was warm and the lounge was comfortable but rest of the house looks very tired and unloved and there was a pungent smell downstairs that we couldn't get rid of during our stay. Some basics were missing compared to other places we've stayed (eg no hair drier and no milk) and it could really do with an outside light for doorway and driveway for safety.