Guests say
The Old Post Office is a spacious and comfortable cottage, highly praised for its excellent location and the quality of its furnishings. Guests appreciate the generous welcome pack, the cosy fires, and the property's suitability for large groups and family gatherings. The local cafe and pub add to the charm, and there's plenty to do in the area.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean, with only a few mentioning the need to hoover on arrival and clean down a bathroom. The presence of cobwebs was noted, but overall, the cleanliness seems satisfactory.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience and charm, with easy access to local attractions, a lovely cafe, and a pub. The village of Ampleforth is described as delightful, enhancing the stay for guests.
The property is described as comfortable, with excellent beds and quality furnishings. However, some guests noted that a few of the double beds were small, and additional seating in the lounge would be beneficial.
The facilities are generally good, with a Rayburn, dishwasher, and washing machine available. However, guests suggested the need for more kitchen equipment for self-catering and better organisation of cooking utensils.
The owner's thoughtfulness is highlighted through the provision of a generous welcome pack and plenty of wood for fires. While this is greatly appreciated, it is noted that such gestures may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Well-positioned in the pretty village of Ampleforth in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park is The Old Post Office, a characterful dwelling, inviting ten guests. Just a stone's throw away from local amenities and a host of beauty spots, whilst offering original beamed ceilings, inviting interiors, and flexible sleeping arrangements with an external annexe on offer, the cottage provides the ideal base for a group celebration. Enter the welcoming living/dining room, featuring a woodburning stove, a plush velvet corner sofa, and a six-seater dining table, delivering a homely setting after a day of adventure. For further dining opportunities, head to the rear terrace, both enclosed and private, or gather in the kitchen/diner, enjoying a country style. When sleep calls, head upstairs to select from one of four spacious bedrooms, including two super-king-size (zip/link) and two doubles, some benefitting from en-suite shower rooms, whilst the others are serviced by a traditional bathroom with roll-top bath. For those who prefer some privacy, make the external annexe your home, housing a double mezzanine bedroom, en-suite, and open-plan living space. Prepare for your coming adventures by visiting Ampleforth and its charming amenities, ahead of touring the stunning remains of Byland Abbey, enjoying a hands-on experience at the National Centre for Birds of Prey (NCBP), or rambling through the pretty grounds of National Trust - Nunnington Hall. Travelling towards the city of York, be spoilt for choice when planning your itinerary, with the chance to visit the Museum and Gardens, follow the border of York City Walls, or enjoy a historical activity at JORVIK Viking Centre. Dotted across the national park you'll also find a host of attractions, including Ryedale Folk Museum, Butterwick Alpaca Retreat, where you can trek across the countryside, and Castle Howard, an enchanting stately home, inviting the entire family. Gather your loved ones with The Old Post Office as your base.
The unspoiled village of Ampleforth, which is home to a few old homes, two pubs, a tearoom, and the neighbourhood store, is situated on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. There are several excellent restaurants nearby, and the market town of Helmsley, which has two Italian restaurants, a curry house, two hotels, and two pubs, is only a short drive away. While the National Park to the north offers distinctive, beautiful moorland scenery and a range of walks and cycle paths, the calm rural roads are perfect for cyclists looking to explore the area's hidden communities. Ampleforth is in the ideal location for a varied yet restful vacation thanks to adjacent Pickering and its steam trains to the north, Castle Howard less than 15 miles away, and Scarborough and the East Coast about 35 miles away.
Accommodation
Main house: Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with basin, 1 x super-king-size with TV (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower in both, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room with multi fuel- burning stove.
External annexe: one double mezzanine bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire and TV.
Dishwasher and washing machine
Oil central heating.
Electric oil-fired AGA and hob, induction hob, microwave/multi oven, fridge/freezer.
Smart TV, TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for at least 2 cars.
Enclosed rear terrace with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and two pubs 0.1 miles.
Note: A welcome pack with basics (bread, butter, jam, marmalade, biscuits, milk) and a bottle of sparkly in the fridge, along with tea, coffee, hot chocolate are all provided.
Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.
Note: This property cannot accept check ins before 4pm unless agreed by prior arrangement
Reviews (12)
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Alice
We loved the location and the village. The local pub was wonderful and we had great pizzas there one night. We also used the shop nearly everyday to get essentials we forgot! We found the cooking equipment hard work and did have to move two tables together in the dining room so we could all sit together. Although the property was beautiful, we did find it dirty on our arrival and had to hoover everywhere and clean down the family bathroom where the sink was very dirty with toothpaste. Once we had cleaned we felt at home and enjoyed our family holiday.
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Janette
Really worked well for us with children, parents and elderly grandparents - so if you have family members or friends group who benefit from being able to hang out together or do different things in different rooms itâs ideal as there is so much space. Owner is so kind and helpful. We loved it.
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David
The village of Ampleforth is charming and there is plenty to do in the area for young and old - even when the weather isn't perfect! The dishwasher was a real boon, and we also used the washing machine a couple of times for our muddy clothes. The children loved the mezzanine floor for games and jigsaws.