Guests say
Auburn House receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for exploring North Yorkshire. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the peaceful village setting. The thoughtful touches from the owner, such as homemade cakes and wine, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, although such gifts are not guaranteed.
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, with multiple reviews highlighting its spotless condition upon arrival.
The cottage is lauded for its excellent location, offering easy access to local attractions and providing peaceful countryside views. Its proximity to Helmsley and the coast is frequently mentioned.
Many reviews note the comfortable furnishings and the cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The presence of multiple bathrooms and spacious rooms adds to the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample parking. However, a few guests experienced issues with heating and suggested improvements, slightly lowering the score.
While many guests mention and appreciate the welcome gifts, there is no consistent reference to whether such thoughtfulness is a standard practice for all stays, so a score cannot be accurately provided.
About this property
Situated in the delightful village of Beadlam, near the market town of Helmsley, North Yorkshire, Auburn House is a beautiful detached period property built from local stone and brick. Providing high-quality accommodation for up to 8 people, this is the ideal location for a family holiday exploring the delights of Yorkshire. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and that's particularly true of Auburn House. The generous and fully equipped kitchen/diner has comfortable seating as well as a dining table, plus a woodburning stove and a TV with Freeview channels. There’s also a separate utility with washing machine, as well as a comfortable sitting room with TV and gas fire.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin and a lovely double bedroom with zip/link bed. Upstairs are a further 3 bedrooms, 1 twin and 2 doubles, all of a generous size with the master bedroom boasting an en-suite. There’s also a further family bathroom with bath tub, WC and basin. All the bedrooms enjoy lovely views over the village and garden. Auburn House is decorated to a very high standard throughout. Outside, there’s ample off road parking for several cars and a lovely landscaped garden. The patio area is ideal for a cup of coffee in the morning or a relaxing glass of wine after a hard day’s sightseeing and the whole garden is a lovely peaceful place.
If you’re keen to explore the excellent cycling trails, there’s plenty of secure storage for bikes. Auburn House is in a very convenient village location with the local pub and restaurant just a short stroll away. Helmsley, just under 3 miles away, has a lovely mix of independent shops, galleries and boutiques plus bars and restaurants offering everything from fine dining to award-winning delis. Don’t miss the National Centre for Birds of Prey, the Castle and the Walled Garden. Further afield lie all the beauties of the North York Moors National Park, a haven for nature lovers and keen cyclists alike.
From the spectacular coastline to stunning views over the Moors, North Yorkshire has so much to offer whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or take in a festival or two. Perfect for discovering everything this beautiful region has to offer, Auburn House is an ideal spot for a half term break or a summer holiday.
A village in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, Beadlam is directly joined onto another village, Nawton. The village offers a pub serving food and a local fish and chip shop. Nearby, about 3 miles away, is the market town of Helmsley, historically important for it's 12th century castle. There is walking on the doorstep with the national trail, Cleveland Way, starting in Helmsley, which has views of the coast and ancient stone crosses.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double (zip/link can be twin on request), 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and woodburning stove.
Utility.
Sitting room with gas woodburner-effect fire.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove and gas fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview.
Wifi, Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Reviews (74)
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Richard
Easily accessible to all of north yorkshires attractions. Locals pub is very welcoming and area is a typical quiet Yorkshire village. And the nearest town of Helmsley has all you need for supplies and nice shops. Would recommend a visit to the castle. The house had Plenty of space for whole families to relax and enjoy and plenty of off road parking. Thank you for accommodating us we hope to revisit soon!
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Elyse
Spacious for a bigger group yet cozy. Very well equipped in an excellent location. Access is later than most rentals at 5pm but owner was very accommodating when we knew we would arrive earlier. Plenty parking and lovely and warm.
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Jeff
Contacting Sue the owner for access information was straightforward and Sue provided us with lots of local information which we found useful. The house was spotless when we arrived, it was quiet, comfortable and well equipped and the "goodies" Sue left were well received as well. All in all a great place to stay with lots of lovely walks and things to do in the area. Many thanks Sue