Guests say
Horseshoe Cottage is a quaint and comfortable property set in the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors, appreciated for its stunning views and proximity to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the warm hospitality of the hosts, the rustic charm of the cottage, and the delightful local walks, making it a potential choice for a peaceful getaway.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of the property being dirty in places and in need of a deep clean. However, other guests found the cottage mainly clean and comfortable.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful scenery, proximity to great walks, and local amenities. It serves as a fantastic base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and coast.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with a warm atmosphere and adequate facilities for a pleasant stay. Some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort and noise due to the open plan layout.
Facilities have received mixed reviews. While some guests were satisfied with the kitchen and shower room, others reported problems with water pressure, heating, and Wi-Fi, indicating a need for maintenance and upgrades.
Many guests appreciated the thoughtful touches such as a welcome tray, bottled water, and local advice. While these gestures are well-received, it is noted that such amenities may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Horseshoe Cottage offers ideal holiday cottage accommodation, with a first floor, light and airy sitting area with sofa bed to make the most of the panoramic views, and a ground floor galley kitchen and dining area. With superb, modern facilities, this lovely holiday home boasts granite worktops, underfloor heating and an excellent wet room, as well as bedrooms on both the ground and first floors. With beautiful views, this is in an ideal location for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Note: This cottage is next to Farrier Cottage (Ref: 18059), together they sleep 10.
The village of Great Ayton lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, at the foot of the Cleveland Hills. Great Ayton is famous for being the boyhood home of Captain Cook, and is also mentioned in the Domesday Book. The village consists of a mixture of stone cottages and some new development housing. Great Ayton has two village greens, with a river running alongside, making it a popular picnic spot in the summer months. To the north of the village, the view is dominated by Roseberry Topping, a 330 metre hill. In the village are a good range of shops and inns, which, together with restaurants and cafes, cater well for holidaymakers. There is also the old school, now converted into the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum. Around the village are several interesting walks and Great Ayton makes a great base for walkers wishing to explore the stunning countryside around, especially in the summer months when the moors turn purple with blooming heather.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x ground floor twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with TV and sitting area with sofa bed.
Ground floor bathroom with double-ended bath, basin and WC.
Ground floor wet room with shower only.
First floor basin and WC.
Kitchen (2 steps up) with dining area.
Shared external utility.
Note: The twin bedroom with sitting area has curtain walls.
Underfloor heating from central log burning boiler.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer,shared washing machine in the external boiler/plant room, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, radio, iPod dock, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Bike storage.
Patios with furniture and BBQ.
Communal grounds with picnic area.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.2 miles.
Water supply is from a bore hole.
Grazing and stabling available at additional cost and by prior arrangement with owner.
Due to location, WiFi can be intermittent.
There are 6 steps to access the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (40)
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Andrew
It is a great location in the foothills of the moors with good local walks and within easy reach of the coast. Very peaceful and out of the way. Of course you have to expect the cock crow to wake you but it does stop very quickly after 4 crows. The property is comfortable and well appointed. A few minor plumbing niggles but sort of par for the course for experienced holiday renters. Bring your own wifi - we used my phone as a hotspot ( on 3) which was fine. The same as many locations in the coutryside in the UK. Overall very happy.
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Irene
This property is unsuitable for someone with walking difficulty, I had read the listing and did not read that the sitting room is UPSTAIRS, and had already rang to ask for the downstairs bedroom because I canât do stairs due to spine damage, this property is ok for active people, I did not get to sit in the sitting room, the house was very cold almost all the time, we left a day early because we were not co for table, the owners are very nice but this was not for us, my pen rolled u der the bed just before we left, and under the bed was awful, papers, tissues,kids crayons, pictures, not at all clean,
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David
The open plan unfortunately did not suit us since our dogs repeatedly woke us at 4am as soon as the sun rose, not helped by the king sized bed upstairs only being separated from the open plan by a curtain. En-suite toilet and washbasin. Space outside for the dogs is very limited and not secure. The twin bedroom is the only place of storage for clothes, albeit a large wardrobe sufficient for 4 persons. Cooking facilities are adequate, fridge and freezer sufficient for needs. Good washing machine but the clothes air was broken. Chairs are comfortable. Main bathroom and shower room are very well appointed, only spoiled by the fickleness of the hot water supply which is reliant on a shared wood burning boiler; you may have to wait for the water to get warm enough for a shower. Once warmed up, the cottage is quite cosy. Our older dog had trouble slipping on the wooden stairs. The proprietor is very friendly and approachable providing a welcome pack of tasty bread, carrot cake, milk, tea and bottled water. Deer and barn owls could be seen on evening walks through the fields. Could not connect with the house wi-fi but was just able to use mobile phone as a hotspot with 1-2 bars of 4G.