Cass Lodge

ID: S1324671

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 5
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Cass Lodge receives glowing feedback for its immaculate cleanliness, peaceful rural setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently praise the thoughtful touches such as homemade treats on arrival, though these are not guaranteed. The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, and ideal for exploring York and North Yorkshire. The hot tub is a highlight, though some guests note usage guidelines. Overall, visitors enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay, with many expressing a desire to return.

Guests repeatedly describe the cottage as exceptionally clean, with several stating it is the cleanest they have ever visited. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.

The property is praised for its tranquil, peaceful location with easy access to York and North Yorkshire attractions. Some mention the need to drive to amenities, but this is generally seen as a positive for those seeking a quiet retreat.

The cottage is described as comfortable, homely, and well-equipped. One review notes the lounge is best suited for four rather than five, but overall comfort is highly rated.

Facilities such as the hot tub, WiFi, and kitchen are highly appreciated. The hot tub is a particular highlight, though some guests mention rules and capacity limits. Maintenance and equipment are consistently praised.

Many guests mention thoughtful touches like homemade bread, jam, biscuits, and welcome baskets. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

A red brick barn conversion situated on an arable farm with views of open countryside. Access from the living room to the garden which has its very own hot tub!.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden

Dining area.

Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Ensuite: Toilet (Only)

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.

Oil central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub for 5 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: The property is situated on a working farm. The stairs to the first floor are winding and may not be suitable for the less mobile. Couples and family bookings only. This property has a security deposit of £200.. Cass Lodge is a charming red brick barn conversion surrounded by open countryside on the owner’s arable farm. Set in a very quiet, peaceful location with no light pollution, and on a clear night, the Milky Way can be seen! The cottage looks out onto open fields where the owners keep a small flock of rare Boreray sheep, which originally hail from the Outer Hebrides. At times, there may also be piglets on the farm.

It is ideally suited to the cyclist/walking/retired person fraternity, being situated on, and close to, idyllic quiet country lanes/roads in picturesque countryside and within easy reach of various parts of Sustran cycle routes 65, 66, 166, 167, 656 and 658 which form part of the Way of the Roses, Yorkshire Wolds and Trans Pennine (east) cycle routes. You’ll be perfectly placed close to many of the locations used in the Tour de Yorkshire endurance cycle races which were broadcast around the world.

There are walks straight from your door, and the local countryside is criss-crossed with walks and public rights of way - through woodland and across farmland, opening up to lovely views of the Hambleton Hills, Pennines, Cleveland Hills and Vales of York, Pickering and Mowbray. Cass Lodge is within easy reach of the North Yorks Moors - recently voted as the best National Park in the country in 2018, and also the Yorkshire Dales and the coast, all with a plethora of walks. There are also national trails such as the Cleveland Way, Yorkshire Wolds Way, and the Lyke Wake Walk, a challenging route of over 40 miles across the Yorkshire Moors to the coast which has to be completed in under 24 hours. There are some excellent tea rooms in the area, all very popular with walkers and cyclists alike.

There are many castles, abbeys and prestigious country homes to visit, many open to the public and the most notable being Castle Howard, Beningbrough Hall and Fountains Abbey. Byland Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Ampleforth Abbey, Sheriff Hutton Castle (Richard III), Scarborough Castle, Harewood House, are either on the doorstep or all within a very easy drive. For the gardeners among you, Newby Hall with its famous borders is a 30 minute drive away, or alternatively Helmsley walled garden Scampston Hall, RHS Harlow Carr, Studley Royal and Fountains Abbey, with their water gardens and deer park, Stillingfleet Lodge garden, Thorpe Perrow Arboretum are all worth a visit. There are also numerous villages holding open garden events during the summer months.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Free WiFi

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

The property is located on a working farm.

Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.

Families or couples only.

Holidaymakers only.

No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.

There is a security deposit of £200 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by cheque directly to the owner.

Reviews (15)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Great location.Terrific welcome pack, easily the best we have had (we have stayed in several cottages).

  • Teressa Consterdine

    We had lovely time and visited York, Eden and the amazing views at Sutton Bank. What made it all the better was having such a lovely place to return to each day to relax and rest. Fresh bread and homemade biscuits greeted us when we arrived and the place is spotless. A hot tub to relax in. Perfect.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Beautiful holiday home, the ceiling beams are Gorgous, and every home comfort equipped for, had a lovely stay and would deffinatly go back, highly recommend 😁

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