Fox Cover Cottage

ID: S1348379

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 5
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Fox Cover Cottage receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, cleanliness, and excellent amenities including a swimming pool, gym, and tennis court. Guests appreciate the peaceful location, ideal for exploring nearby attractions. The cottage's comfort, private garden, and thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and essential kitchen items contribute to a delightful stay. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.

Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, with one review specifically stating 'cleanliness 100%'. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experiences reported.

The location is frequently described as peaceful and convenient for visiting local attractions, with the proximity to towns like York, Scarborough, and Whitby being a plus. The natural setting and wildlife spotting opportunities also enhance the location's appeal.

The cottage is praised for its comfort, with guests finding it well-appointed and cosy. The presence of a private garden and multiple bathrooms adds to the comfort level. However, one mention of a cold twin bedroom suggests a slight deduction in the score.

Facilities like the swimming pool, gym, and tennis court are highly valued by guests. The private woodland walk is also appreciated. Some reviews suggest minor maintenance issues and updates could enhance the facilities further.

The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through mentions of organic eggs, fresh wildflowers, and well-stocked kitchen essentials. While these gestures are warmly received, it is noted that such personal touches, although likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

A beautiful, characterful barn conversion just outside the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, is in a peaceful rural location, complete with a woodland walks on your doorstep.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Open plan living space.

Living area: Freeview TV, Woodburner

Dining area.

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

Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.

Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Gym and tennis court (shared with other properties on-site). Swimming pool (shared with other properties on-site, 9.5m x 3.5m, depth 1m x 1.5m) Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This fabulous cottage has it all, a scenic tranquil location, cosy comfortable furnishings with a warming wood burner as well as an on-site indoor swimming pool. Renovated to an exceptionally high standard in 2021, the cottage has some wonderful original features, in keeping with a barn conversion, including beamed ceilings throughout.

Stepping inside through the stable door you are greeted by a spacious open plan living space, with an authentic country feel throughout. The kitchen is well equipped, ideal for rustling up your favourite meals, perhaps using some of the fresh local ingredients which are grown on-site. There is comfortable seating on the sofas around the wood burner, where you can unwind and relax. Glass doors lead you out into the enclosed private garden, with a table and chairs as well as a barbecue, so that you can make the most of the sunshine. The garden leads down to the neighbouring woodland, attracting wildlife literally onto your doorstep. Back inside, you have a dining room adjoining the kitchen, as well as a ground floor wet room. Up on the first floor you have three bedrooms, the master double bedroom has an en suite shower. There is also a twin bedroom as well as a single, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

This holiday cottage is in a magnificent location for a combined seaside and country holiday. Secluded and tranquil, guests are free to explore the woodland walk and the area is home to a variety of wildlife - including wild deer, owls and hares just to name a few. The property is set on a small traditional organic farm which grows vegetables and organic soft fruit. Guests are welcome to purchase the organic products grown here directly from the friendly owners. The property is environmentally friendly, heated by a unique wood-burning/solar heating system, and many of the practices throughout the farm and property use natural resources for their day-to-day running. An indoor heated swimming pool and hard tennis court shared between other properties, a small gym, as well as a children’s play area complete the facilities on offer.

The beautiful North York Moors are a delight to explore either on foot or by car, or alternatively, the steam railway runs along stunning scenery through many unspoilt villages including Goathland (Aidensfield in the television series ’Heartbeat’). The coast is easily accessible, 45 minutes away, and the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Whitby are delights not to be missed. The quaint cobbled streets of Robin Hood’s Bay, once a favourite haunt with smugglers, will keep children and adults entertained for hours with its shoreline full of strange and colourful pebbles. Castle Howard is within easy driving distance, and Flamingo Land (a popular theme park and zoo) is well worth the visit. The market town of Helmsley is just 6 miles away and has shops and inns as well as pretty walled gardens.

Many National Trust and English Heritage properties can be found within a 15-mile radius, including Nunnington Hall, Byland Abbey and Duncomb Park, to name but a few. The ancient city of York is but a 45-minute drive. Excellent walking can be found from the doorstep. The cottage combine country living, yet is close enough to the coast to keep any visitor happy, whatever type of holiday they may be looking for. It is the perfect place in which to relax and unwind - whatever time of year. Beach 24 miles.

Free WiFi

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Reviews (24)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Fantastic holiday. Gorgeous accommodation. Loved using the swimming pool. Will most definitely visit again.

  • Confirmed Guest

    Had a lovely holiday - great base to explore especially if you love this area -

  • Confirmed Guest

    An excellent base with very helpful, pleasant owners.The swimming pool,as with everything else was clean and well maintained.Many hotels would be envious of this facility.The only problem we encountered was with the ensuite shower whose operation relied upon the water supply being switched on from an adjacent cupboard.We would most certainly return as, overall the cottage more than met our expectations.

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