Guests say
The Mill House in Thirsk receives high praise for its stunning details, top quality, and peaceful location. Guests love the well-equipped cottage, comfortable beds, and the added luxury of a hot tub. The friendly locals and the helpful host, Lucy, contribute to a fantastic stay, with many planning to return.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is described as perfect, peaceful, and a great base to explore from, indicating a high level of satisfaction among guests.
Guests mention comfortable beds and a relaxing stay, suggesting a high level of comfort provided by the property.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, beautiful, and having a hot tub, which indicates excellent facilities and maintenance.
While guests express gratitude and appreciation for their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. It should be noted that while guests have had positive experiences, gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Thirsk 7.1 miles. The Mill House is a stylish and characterful cottage set in the picturesque countryside of Holme-on-Swale, North Yorkshire. With a babbling hot tub, a toasty woodburning stove, and two en-suite bedrooms, this home is a delightful choice for a family, friends or two couples to enjoy a break from the day-to-day. Handy parking greets you on arrival, before stepping into the spacious ground-floor area, home to a sitting room with a TV to curl up in front of. From here, the wonderfully equipped kitchen is perfect for rustling up family favourites, with an ample dining table to enjoy your meals around while conversation flows. Moving through the property and up the stairs, two bright and airy bedrooms offer a space to rest your head after a day of exploring, with convenient en-suites for extra privacy when freshening up, ready to do it all again the next day. When you’re back from your adventurous days out, be sure to take advantage of the patio area, whether that’s with a dip in the hot tub, or enjoying your dinner outside with a glass of wine, the choice is yours. After settling in, take the opportunity to explore the simplicity of rural life. Start by visiting the intriguing World Of James Herriot, a museum dedicated to the famous writer and veterinarian. Then, spend an afternoon at Thorp Perrow, where you can admire a vast collection of trees in the arboretum and encounter various birds of prey and mammals. For those inclined toward sports, enjoy a round of golf surrounded by lush greenery at Thirsk & Northallerton Golf Club. Don’t miss the chance to admire the grandeur of Newby Hall, a magnificent stately home surrounded by stunning gardens and a peaceful river. For a nostalgic experience, board the delightful Wensleydale Railway at Leeming Bar Station and take in the scenic views of the Yorkshire Dales. Finally, immerse yourself in Ripon with a serene walk through Ripon Spa Gardens and a visit to the Ripon Workhouse Museum, offering insights into the lives of the past. Enjoy a rural retreat at The Mill House.
With the gateway to the North York Moors National Park to the east and Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, the bustling town of Thirsk boasts a quaint market place, splendid Georgian buildings, and a Norman church. Here there are a selection of excellent pubs, restaurants, a cinema and a leisure centre, as well as independent stores to be browsed at your leisure. Visit the World of James Herriott Museum, dedicated to the life and works of the town’s own famous vet and author or explore the surrounding rolling countryside and Hambleton Hills, offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities. The town is home to the Yorkshire Vet, All Creatures Great and Small, and Thirsk Races, and there are an abundance of local walks throughout the local area, including those at Osmotherly, the Cleveland Way, and Sutton Bank. Cycling within this location is catered for with mountain biking trails and road cycling trails at Sutton Bank's Cycling Centre, Dalby Forest, and Tour de France routes, and there are further walks and cycling routes along the picturesque coast of North Yorkshire, as well as delightful locations including Whitby, Robin Hood Bay, and Staithes. Explore the fascinating maze of tunnels, follies, and chambers known as Forbidden Corner, or spend a day in Monks Park observing the animals. Travel a little farther to York, a historic city that has York Minster, the Jorvix Museum, and other attractions. Visit Helmsley to see the charming little stores, the magnificent Helmsley Castle, the outdoor swimming pool, and the grounds of Newby Hall and Thorpe Perrow Arboretum and Zoo. Betty's Cafe serves delicious Anglo-Austrian cuisine. There are three Michelin-star restaurants: The Black Swan at Oldstead and Roots in York by Tommy. Other attractions include Fountains Abbey and Ripon.
EPC Rating: Band BAccommodation
1 x super king zip and link bed (can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, both with en-suite walk-in showers, basins, heated towel rails and WCs.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine,TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Designated, off-road parking space for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, picnic bench, and hot tub.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.1 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
No Hen/Stag parties or similar.
This property can be booked with Property ID: 1066819 The Tack Room to sleep 6.
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (6)
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Simon
We were blown away by the standard of the cottage. We had such a lovely time, we did not want to leave. We would highly recommend this cottage and we look forward to coming back with friends. Loved the hot tub and star gazing , this just topped it off. Thanks so muchâ¤ï¸
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Antony
The photographs of the location and decor do this property absolute justice and the detail put in by the owners for our stay was on point. Very clean, well laid out living and bedroom areas, great modern touches like the electronic Vellux blinds/windows upstairs, and all kitchen appliances, cleaning and cooking materials you think youâd need. We could quite possibly turn up and still have all we needed for our trip which made the stay more comfortable the moment we arrived. We arrived to the barn set up with twinkle lights on the beams and a perfectly decorated Christmas tree to top off the decor for our winter visit in November/December. We recommend definitely booking a long visit here and to take advantage of the local places to visit like Thursk, Ripon Abbey National trust, York, Leeds and some other local treasures. 2 large supermarkets about a 15 minute drive away, and with full kitchen amenities you didnât even need to leave the barn and often enjoyed a lock in playing board games, enjoying the log fire and the hot tub (great outside space especially if you are a bird, aeroplane or star watcher as the sky was so clear!) We visited a dog friendly pub called The Black Horse, Kirklington, for a Sunday Roast and to watch some sport. The owners were so friendly and the meal was so good we went back again later in the week for their midweek set menu. The Pub dog Lenny was a charmer and made each guest feel special the minute they walked through the door. We would definitely recommend you to bring a vehicle to get about to neighbouring villages (there is also electric vehicle charging available) but the local walks with the dog were just beautiful. Not even a negative to say apart from we kept the curtains closed to have more privacy from the courtyard in between the other properties on site and suggest a larger TV screen to fill the ample space in the living area. We are looking out for available dates for us to book to come back as it was the most relaxing birthday station we have had since we started using Sykes Holidays. Thank you very much for an amazing stay!
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Wendy
From the accommodation, location and welcome we received when checking into The Mill House. Everything has been done to a high standard, will definitely be going back for another visit