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🏡 Self-Catering Cottage 🐾 Pets Welcome

The Helmsley Retreat

North Yorkshire

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The Helmsley Retreat comes fully equipped for a proper break. The kitchen has everything for cooking—electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, coffee machine—and the open-plan living space flows naturally from cooking through to dining and relaxing. Two bedrooms upstairs (a king and a double) and a walk-in shower complete the layout. Wi-Fi, heating, bed linen and towels are all included, and there's a welcome pack of local treats to get you started.

What sets this place apart is the spa garden: a hot tub and sauna sit in a private, enclosed space with patio seating, backing onto parking for one car. One dog can stay free. The cottage sits a short walk from Helmsley's market square, where you'll find independent shops, galleries, a microbrewery and cafés. Duncombe Park and Helmsley Castle are nearby, as is the National Centre for Birds of Prey. No smoking inside; children's equipment (travel cot, highchair, stairgate) is available on request.

Sleeps & rooms

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4
Sleeps
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2
Bedrooms
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1
Bathroom
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Entire place
Pets welcome

What's on offer

Pets stay free Hot Tub Luxury Wifi

Check-in & check-out

Arrive after 17:00 Depart before 10:00

🚭 No smoking, please

What guests say

Karen Crow

What a fantastic find. So fabulously appointed. Welcoming basket on arrival , a beautiful touch! Attention to detail throughout, making this rather 5 star!! Its fine furnishings and luxury bedding were wonderful. The sauna and hot tub made this even more special. Bathroom with walk in shower super. The layout of open kitchen into a most welcoming comfortable lounge area, well just perfect! Walking distance to Helmsley is minutes so very convenient indeed. Tomasz thank you for making this so special . We will return without doubt. KC

2 months ago · via Google

Beverly Stirling

Perfect accommodation for a few days away in Helmsley. Despite the rain we had a great base at The Helmsley Retreat with everything we needed. Enjoyed both the hot tub and sauna despite the rain. Very clean, excellent standard of facilities with upgraded shower since I was last there, improving the accessibility. Lovely and peaceful, private and relaxing. Thank you Tom and Agnes

2 months ago · via Google

Lesley Carr

Beautiful cottage, very clean, modern warm and welcoming on arrival with a thoughtful welcome pack, bread , coffee, doggy treats, crisps, local beer and milk in the fridge. The house is set in a small cul-de-sac, very quiet and private parking a bonus with a short walk to shops and pubs. The kitchen was more than fully equipped with everything you need, comfy sofa and great tv in the lounge. Super comfy beds and pillows with lovely bed linen and plenty of storage. Our first cottage stay and exceeded our expectations with many extras .we didnt expect included . We wouldn’t hesitate to return a real home from home .

3 months ago · via Google

Denise Heath

We had a lovely week at Helmsley Retreat. The property had everything we needed and Tom and Agnes were lovely hosts. We appreciated the welcome pack and the extra little touches like bathrobes and slippers for an enjoyable stay. The hot tub was a lovely treat after a day out exploring the area. We hope to return one day as we couldn't fault it.

3 months ago · via Google

Guests mention this cottage offers a spotless, well-equipped, and cozy interior with luxury bedding, a walk-in shower, and a fully equipped kitchen. They also highlight the welcome pack with local treats, the private parking, and the convenient short walk to town. Others also like the spa garden, featuring a hot tub and sauna, and appreciate that it's dog-friendly.

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