4.9★
Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating
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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
88 Customer Review(s)
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Darren 
“I would definitely stay here again and recommend it.”
We enjoyed a weekend stay and there was plenty of room. The hosts were friendly and we felt we could have asked for any help should we have needed to.
We enjoyed a weekend stay and there was plenty of room. The hosts were friendly and we felt we could have asked for any help should we have needed to.
- Darren, October 2024 -
Sue “We found this barn conversion to be clean, comfortable and well equipped and had a very pleasant week here.”
The downside for us was the busy and fast road with no footpath and over grown verges, if it wasn’t for this it would be an easy walk into Sowerby and Thirsk, also need to take care pulling out onto road because of the blind bend.
- Sue, July 2024 -
Derek “Clean, comfortable, ample parking.”
Owners very pleasant and helpful. would happily return.
- Derek, May 2024 -
Sarah “My daughter and myself have just had an amazing week at Wheelhouse cottage.”
The cottage was lovely and cosy and had everything we needed. The rooms were bright and airy with a lovely view of the courtyard. It is in an ideal location to visit most of the attractions in the area. There was a plentiful supply of logs/coal for the fire, which was great to come back to after a day of adventures. On arrival there was 6 fresh eggs and more if we had wanted them, we made pancakes and scrambled eggs. We would definitely recommend Wheelhouse cottage and can't wait to go back again.
- Sarah, November 2023 -
Robert “Fabulous cottage, lovely open plan kitchen and living area which had everything we needed and was very comfortable.”
Three double bedrooms, all ground floor, ideal for those in our party who couldn’t manage steps. We had a lovely weekend break, thank you!
- Robert, November 2023 -
Patricia “Unfortunately my mum passed away on the 3rd day of our stay.”
The owner Sharon Steel was absolutely brilliant. She waited and supported me and my mum whilst waiting for thr ambulance to arrive. She then stayed with me at middlesborough hospital all night as I was away from home. What a w wonderful lady and human being. I couldn't have done it without her, now a friend for life
- Patricia, September 2023 -
James “Spare binbags, soap in soap dispenser These are only minor niggles as far as we are concerned the property was excellent for us and our needs the owners were absolutely fantastic and I am sure if we had of mentioned these 2 issues they would of sorted them.”
- James, July 2023 -
Dawn “We really enjoyed our stay at Wheelhouse Cottage and would have no hesitation in returning or recommending to family and friends.”
The cottage is spacious, comfortable and in a great location. The owners were friendly and welcoming, and close by should we have needed anything - although the cottage is so well-equipped, we had everything we needed while we were there . The welcome treats on arrival were much appreciated, and the Christmas decorations were a lovely extra touch. Thank you for a great stay, we hope to visit again in the future.
- Dawn, December 2022 -
Karen “Wheelhouse Cottage was home from home with welcome extras like a log burner and fresh flowers, fresh eggs, wine and milk upon arrival.”
Lovely and clean and although spacious it was very light and airy but cozy too. Loved the latch doors and ceiling beams. Lovely hosts that were there if needed. Perfect location for exploring in and around the area. Couldn’t fault it.
- Karen, October 2022 -
Kristina “Excellent property, good access to all places.”
Host was lovely. Just perfect a stay
- Kristina, September 2022 -
William “Had a four night stay here and really could have stayed longer.”
A really comfortable, cozy cottage with everything you could need. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. Thirsk is a 2 minute drive away with plenty of restaurants and takeaways. There is a pub in the village but it was booked up when we enquired about an evening meal. Sharon is a lovely host and the bottle of wine and fresh eggs were a welcome touch. Some holiday homes are just that and some make you think ‘I could quite happily live here’ and this was definitely one of the latter. Not sure when we will be returning to Yorkshire but I know we will be looking to stay at Wheelhouse Cottage when we do.
- William, September 2022 -
Stephen “Very happy”
- Stephen, September 2022 -
Agnes “Definitely a little bit of luxury for us .”
Long awaited rest x
- Agnes, April 2022 -
Anne “We had a wonderful time - another superb Sykes cottage.”
Very clean and comfortable and such a kind, helpful owner. Gave us lots of tips of where to visit for meals etc. Thank you so much once again. A smashing area
- Anne, March 2022 -
Rachel “We were extremely impressed with this beautiful cottage.”
It was spacious, clean, comfortable and had everything we might need during our stay. We will certainly recommend this cottage to our friends and family.
- Rachel, March 2022 -
Terrence “A really nice cottage to stay in and a nice welcome present from the owner.”
A good base for exploring coastal towns and local villages with Thirsk being a manageable walk. We had one issue which the owner took care of, a second issue with early morning traffic noise which we believed to be due to local road closures and finally if we were a larger party only one bathroom/toilet would be have to be considered. Overall for the two of us a really well appointed property with very pleasant owners that made us feel welcome
- Terrence, March 2022 -
Susan “The owner Sharon was a lovely lady, she made us feel extremely welcome, we stayed the weekend before Christmas and she had decorated the cottage beautifully, we had one tiny problem and it was delt with very quickly, we wouldn't hesitate to go back to stay in her wonderful cottage again, we had an amazing, relaxing time, just what we needed as a family before a busy christmas.”
- Susan, December 2021 -
Susan “Just perfect!”
Good location, easy to find. Well equipped and comfortable with unexpected bonus of fresh farm eggs, milk, tea, coffee and wine provided. Excellent communication with our host, who is friendly and accommodating. Logs are provided for the fire but it's warm enough not to use it. Close to York, Harrogate and Nidderdale on a quiet road. Comfy beds with warm bedding and plenty of towels. We stayed 2 weeks before Christmas and the cotta when we arrived and the cottage was decorated with a tree and garlands; cosy and festive! Nothing negative to say, thank you for having us, we'll come again!
- Susan, December 2021 -
Evan “Stunning accommodation, absolutely lovely location and all necessary information was provided.”
Easy to find and a lovely walk to the Crown and Anchor for sunday lunch. A very comfortable stay thankyou so much
- Evan, November 2021 -
Ursula “Wheelhouse cottage is such fabulous, cosy cottage, very well equipped, we couldn’t have ask for more!”
Thirsk is about a five minute drive away and is a lovely busy market town with lovely little shops to explore. We definitely would like to go back, maybe in the spring .
- Ursula, October 2021 -
Lisa “Wheelhouse cottage is definitely home away from home.”
We settled in immediately and wanted for nothing, it is fully equipped for your stay. Well situated, we visited Harrogate, Ripon, York and Thirsk. Thirsk is great for your 'local' amenities, with supermarkets, petrol station and 'local' businesses just five minutes away. Sharon and Andrew are great hosts, present but not intrusive and very approachable. The fresh eggs were a bonus, thank you!
- Lisa, September 2021 -
Jacqueline “Lovely cottage, very light and airy, comfy beds and a lovely patio with garden furniture which was perfect for relaxing in after our days out.”
Perfect central location for visiting Thirsk, Skipton, Harrogate, Whitby and York. Fresh eggs every day was a bonus. Would just have liked a second toilet!
- Jacqueline, September 2021 -
Diana “The wheelhouse cottage was lovely couldn't wish for anything better Would ...”
The wheelhouse cottage was lovely couldn't wish for anything better Would recommend this to any body location was great to travel around sharon made us feel welcome her cottage photos doesnt do it justice
- Diana, September 2021 -
Sue “Lovely host, perfect welcome pack and everything about the property just fabulous.”
Highly recommend
- Sue, September 2021 -
Anne “Lovely welcoming touches from the owner, which made our stay a home from home.”
Fabulous cottage in a quiet location in reach of many attractions . Would recommend and plan to return.
- Anne, August 2021 -
Melanie “Fantastic holiday cottage a short distance from Thirsk.”
Would highly recommend!
- Melanie, August 2021 -
Mark “Amazing barn conversion, great location for exploring and so so comfortable.”
Lovely hosts, Sharon made us so welcome and we will definitely be back again.
- Mark, July 2021 -
Susan “Lovely part of the world to explore.”
Lots to do and see.
- Susan, June 2021 -
Lynda “Had a wonderful stay at Wheelhouse Cottage.”
Lovely accommodation and host. The area is fantastic and a good base for exploring the area. Host was extremely welcoming and the cottage is comfortable and well stocked with everything you might need for a self-catering stay. I would recommend to my friends.
- Lynda, June 2021 -
Clive “Only one WC could have been a problem , but with 4 adults it was OK .”
Otherwise our stay was very enjoyable .
- Clive, May 2021 -
David “We had a wonderful relaxing week at this lovely comfortable barn conversion close to the North Yorks Moors and coast.”
Highly recommended!
- David, October 2020 -
Kathleen “A great holiday home, very comfortable.”
The beds were surprisingly comfy and we all slept really well (at first sight beds seem hard). Good supply of everything you need for cooking, eating and drinking. Lovely welcome pack, and lovely owner. Mid Oct so couldn’t take of advantage of private outdoor space, but would like to go back next year
- Kathleen, October 2020 -
Stephen “Friendly hosts and very pleasant accommodation.”
Good base to visit Ripon Thirsk Knaresborough Harrogate
- Stephen, February 2020 -
D “Fantastic welcome with special touches that made our holiday memorable.”
- D, January 2020 -
A “Beautiful cottage ,spacious clean and well looked after.”
- A, December 2019 -
Elizabeth “We had a lovely Christmas week in our little cottage in Yorkshire.”
We never met our host but the cottage was exactly as described, including having full Christmas decorations which was a lovely touch. It was pristine and very easy to keep it that way, as it managed to be homely and well set up without being at all cluttered. The kitchen had all the equipment needed for us to cook up quite an elaborate Christmas feast. We had a lovely time and would gladly return.
- Elizabeth, December 2019 -
David “It's a beautiful, well equipped property in an ideal location for Yorkshire Moor and Dales.”
Loved the small touches like fresh eggs and Sharon was very attentive and helpful. Could do with another loo or bathroom but we managed.
- David, October 2019 -
Robert “For us it was it was a very good location; delighted to have a supermarket just 5 minutes away; Sowerby is a lovely little town; we loved the nearby Dales; and Wheelhouse Cottage was a cosy 'home' to return to each day.”
In a nutshell we liked it.
- Robert, September 2019 -
Christopher “Everything we needed was present in the cottage, we particularly enjoyed the free range eggs”
- Christopher, September 2019 -
Simon “A great place in a great location to explore the area.”
The property demonstrates the high standards of the owners along with the welcome gifts on arrival. The layout of the accommodation was ideal for our party of six including children with lots of space for all. We will definitely be visiting again.
- Simon, August 2019 -
Kelvin “We found the Wheel House very comfortable and cosy, the kitchen was well equipped with useful crockery and cooking utensils, and good sized fridge/freezer.”
Very friendly owners very accommodating. Couldn't have asked for more great value for money..
- Kelvin, June 2019 -
Joanne “Brilliant holiday, fab cottage.”
...lovely
- Joanne, May 2019 -
Louise “Really lovely cottage, the photographs accurately represented the property which was great.”
Sharon the owner was very friendly and welcoming, we all had a fab stay and would return.
- Louise, May 2019 -
Angella “Amazing cottage and the service from the owners and Sykes was also outstanding.”
We all enjoyed our stay. Thankyou very much
- Angella, February 2019 -
Keith “The cottage was much bigger than expected and very well equipped.”
We rented over Xmas and the place had been fabulously decorated. Sharon and Andrew, the owners could not have been more friendly or helpful. We are ven thinking of going back next Xmas!
- Keith, December 2018 -
Kelly “Exceeded expectations, really enjoyed the stay and the fresh eggs delivered daily were amazing!”
- Kelly, November 2018 -
Rosemary “A very comfortable and clean cottage.”
We were only two but if 6 people were there I think another bathroom or an en-suite would be a welcome addition. Other than finding our way round the hot water system it was a very enjoyable stay.
- Rosemary, May 2018 -
Wendy “The cottage was beautiful, it had everything we needed and the beds were extremely comfortable.”
The log fire was perfect for late evening relaxing. The enclosed courtyard was excellent for the grandchildren to run around in and well furnished. The location was ideal for a choice of visitor attractions; we visited Fountain Abbey and Monk Park Farm and thoroughly enjoyed both. We ate out at the Vale of York and the food was delicious.
- Wendy, March 2018 -
Elaine “Absolutely beautiful!”
Really lovely owners, kind welcoming and helpful!
- Elaine, November 2017 -
Andrew “Good location,had good weather,nice touches left for guests,wine,milk,chocs,eggs,”
- Andrew, July 2017 -
Barbara “Beautiful cottage.”
Great location. Lovely welcome pack. Our 2nd visit, hopefully will return. Down side only one toilet and phone signal very poor.
- Barbara, February 2017 -
Sally “Wheelhouse Cottage is lovely!”
Felt very much at home during our stay. My friends and I had a great weekend celebrating one of our birthdays. I would definitely book this cottage again and would recommend to anyone wanting a nice weekend away.
- Sally, January 2017 -
Linda “A wonderful, easy to live in, clean cottage.”
We were delighted. My husband has MS and has difficulty walking. My 90 year old stepmother also has mobility problems (uses a walker) and the cottage accommodated their needs well. The only - one - drawback was just having one bathroom and toilet but we managed.
- Linda, September 2016 -
Christopher “A lovely clean roomy cottage which would benefit from an extra or en suite bathroom.”
Three excellent sized bedrooms and a good layout.
- Christopher, August 2016 -
Mrs Smith “Lovely accommodation and lovely owners.”
We we're made to feel very welcome, would definitely recommend this cottage.
- Mrs Smith, July 2016 -
Andrew “Superb. A spot on break.”
- Andrew, May 2016 -
Alison “We had a lovely few days in the cottage.”
We found all amenities in Thirsk and it was a short journey to York, it was exactly what we needed for a short break with our grandsons. Thanks.
- Alison, October 2015 -
Henry “A lovely welcoming "home from home" cottage in a peaceful location, well situated with lots of National Trust properties in the area to visit.”
York and Harrogate were a short drive away, Thirsk town centre, racecourse, and a large supermarket were one minute down the road. Would certainly recommend, we will be back!
- Henry, June 2015 -
Philippa “A beautiful cottage close to all the major roads, but far enough to be peaceful.”
- Philippa, June 2015 -
Debbie “Lovely holiday cottage with a large open plan living space.”
In a good location close to Thirsk, great for exploring North Yorkshire. Very welcoming owners.
- Debbie, April 2015 -
Clair “Fab holiday let - great location just off the A1 and A19, well equipped, clean, comfortable and spacious.”
Great local walks and within walking distance of Sowerby and Thirsk. Helpful owner, nice touches like fresh eggs and a bottle of wine. I suspect we'll be back!
- Clair, March 2015 -
Sarah “A beautiful cottage in a good location.”
It was well equipped and well decorated. Would definitely recommend.
- Sarah, September 2014 -
James “The accommodation is of the highest standard and the owners could not have been more helpful and friendly.”
Although 1 mile from the village the cottage is ideal for visiting York, Harrogate, Whitby etc. Enjoyed the quiet break and would recommend the cottage to others, ideal for a large family.
- James, December 2013 -
Garry “First class cottage could not fault anything.”
Owners very nice and helpful best cottage we have stayed in, a jewel in the crown.
- Garry, October 2013 -
Helen “Location allowed for easy access to both the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors.”
Lovely spacious cottage. Owners made us feel very welcome. Enclosed courtyard at cottage provided a safe area for young children to play unsupervised.
- Helen, July 2013 -
Lisa “All was catered for and nothing was ever a problem with the people who owned it.”
Thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would definitely recommend to others.
- Lisa, December 2012 -
Jill “This is an excellent cottage.”
Really well set out and very comfortable with everything you need for an easy stay. All on one level, which made it ideal for members of our party with limited mobility. Special touches by the owners, who are really friendly and helpful, made us feel very welcome. The situation of the cottage makes a it a great base for dales, moors and coast and the proximity to thirsk makes self catering easy with handy shopping and also many possibilities for eating out.
- Jill, October 2012 -
Kriston “Superb property in a great location for visiting a number of nearby attractions.”
- Kriston, October 2012 -
Jennifer “A well presented, welcoming holiday home in an excellent location.”
We appreciated the extra effort the owner had gone to to provide everything we could need such children's toys in the garden and plastic cups and plates. The layout works really well for extended families and is good for families as it is all on one level. We will be coming back!
- Jennifer, June 2012 -
Carol “The owner was very welcoming and helpful.”
The location and character of the cottage was outstanding. We had a lovely time in the Jubilee week and everything was marvellous.
- Carol, June 2012 -
Mrs Caulfield “Wheelhouse Cottage was cosy and comfortable; plenty of room for us to spread out too.”
The owner was lovely - really friendly and helpful.
- Mrs Caulfield, December 2011 -
Joyce “We liked everything!”
We have had many cottage holidays and this one was amongst the best. We were particularly grateful to the owners for letting our 3 year old grandson enjoy the use of their young son's outdoor toys. A very warm and friendly welcome awaits holiday makers at this cottage! The owners did everything possible to make it very enjoyable.
- Joyce, October 2011 -
Deena “The standard of the holiday cottage was excellent and it definitely lived up to the billing on the website.”
- Deena, September 2011 -
Deborah “The cottage was a good base to explore the surrounding towns and countryside!”
- Deborah, August 2011 -
Ann-Marie “We really enjoyed our stay at Wheelhouse Cottage, the welcome gifts were very thoughtful.”
The cottage is beautiful and of a very high standard and the enclosed garden was a real bonus. I would recommend the cottage and am sure we will return there. It is also very well situated for lots of days out.
- Ann-Marie, July 2011 -
David “When we arrived we were greeted by the owner who was very friendly and helpful.”
We went inside to find tea, milk, sugar, coffee, six freshly laid egg, a welcome balloon and a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. We found Wheelhouse cottage immaculate and we would definitely go again!
- David, July 2011 -
Stanley “A lot of thought was given to the small things that make a good holiday excellent, this included a bottle of milk and fresh eggs in the cottage on arrival together with a welcoming bottle of wine.”
- Stanley, June 2011 -
Jeannette “Was an excellent holiday home, everything you could want.”
The welcome was exceptional. Had a lovely holiday
- Jeannette, June 2011 -
Mirriam “It is one of the best cottages we have ever hired and over the years we have hired many cottages from Sykes.”
This property was first class in every way - I would be a liar if I said it was any thing other than superb. We will be back. The little extra touches such as the wine, eggs and flowers were very good. We left a thank you card for the owners telling them of who much we enjoyed their holiday home. 11 out of 10! Well done Sykes Cottages for having this property on your books.
- Mirriam, May 2011 -
Alasdair “Fantastic accommodation.”
Lots of attractions near to hand. Log burning fire was great and cosy. Owners friendly and helpful.
- Alasdair, April 2011 -
Louise “Very relaxing.”
Nice touch with the Xmas decorations, champagne and fire burning for when we arrived. Good location for day trips out. Lovely and quiet. Nicely converted with original features. Good central heating and nice and spacious.
- Louise, December 2010 -
Pam “Fabulous property, amazingly well equipped, suitable for our young family.”
Lovely quiet location yet close enough to amenities and transport links. I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
- Pam, November 2010 -
Rishi “The quality of the cottage was outstanding combined with the friendliness of the owner made it a perfect relaxing weekend away.”
Highly recommended and well worth the price paid. A free welcome bottle of wine was provided along with a cosy warm cottage to greet us upon our arrival too!
- Rishi, October 2010 -
Trisha “The cottage was fantastic!”
Finished to a really high standard and really warm, cosy and comfortable.
- Trisha, October 2010 -
Aidan “The price for such a quality house was amazing value.”
Fabulous location on a farm in the middle of nowhere but close enough to Thirsk for facilities, takeaways etc.
- Aidan, October 2010 -
Philip And Diane “Well converted barn - very clean.”
- Philip And Diane, September 2010 -
Chris “Beautifully fitted out cottage in a good central location for the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.”
- Chris, August 2010 -
Keith “The cottage was gorgeous.”
It had been beautifully restored and had lots of lovely personal touches. It was in an ideal location with lots of places to visit on the doorstep. The owner was very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help us. We will definitely be back!
- Keith, July 2010
Summary
- All ground floor
- Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
- Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area & sitting area with woodburner.
- Oil central heating with woodburner
- Electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books/games/DVDs
- Fuel & power inc. in rent, wood for woodburner available (honesty box)
- Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
- Cot & highchair
- Off road parking for three cars
- Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture & BBQ
- Sorry, no pets & no smoking
- Shop & pub 1 mile
- Note: A supermarket is nearby, they can deliver on arrival day by arrangement.
The property
Sowerby 1 mile. A fabulous brick-built barn conversion, a mile from the village of Sowerby, close to Thirsk, in the Vale of Mowbray.
Set over one floor, and beautifully converted, this lovely Sowerby cottage seamlessly combines original features with modern comforts to provide extremely welcoming accommodation.
With a fabulous open plan living area with woodburner in a feature fireplace, this Sowerby cottage also has lovely beamed ceilings, a designer kitchen and three spacious bedrooms with exposed beams.
Expansive glass windows in the living area overlook the attractive courtyard setting enjoyed by this Sowerby cottage.
Sowerby is a mile away, with excellent pubs and eateries, while the amenities of Thirsk are also close by.
This Sowerby cottage makes an ideal base for enjoying the coastal resorts of Whitby and Scarborough, as well as the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors or the city of York, and is an ideal holiday home for some well earned 'R and R', any time of year.
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About the location
SOWERBY
Ripon 10 miles; Helmsley 12 miles; York 20 miles.
The pretty village of Sowerby lies on the outskirts of the historic market town of Thirsk, in the Vale of Mowbray, at the heart of Herriott Country. With the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east, Thirsk is just half a mile away, boasting a cobbled market place, splendid Georgian buildings, a Norman church and excellent pubs, shops, restaurants, a cinema, a racecourse and a leisure centre. Visit the renowned James Herriott Museum or explore the surrounding rolling countryside and North York Moors, offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities with the Cleveland Way and the Coast to Coast path. Newby Hall and Fountains Abbey near Ripon, along with the cathedral city of York and the beautiful east coast are all within easy driving distance.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas