Guests say
The Old Forge is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches like a welcome hamper. Nestled in the charming village of Stillington, it offers a peaceful stay with local amenities within walking distance. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings, though some noted room for improvement in facilities and maintenance. The location is ideal for exploring Yorkshire's attractions.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The cottage is situated in a picturesque village with convenient access to local pubs and shops. Its central location for sightseeing in Yorkshire, including York and the coast, is frequently commended.
Many guests find the cottage comfortable, mentioning the cosy bed and the provision of electric blankets and a fluffy blanket. However, a few reviews suggest that the living room furniture could be updated for enhanced comfort.
The property is generally well-equipped, but some guests have suggested additional kitchen items and mentioned issues with the heating, door lock, and TV reception. These comments indicate that while facilities are good, there is room for improvement in maintenance.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, with mentions of welcome hampers and dog treats. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Quietly tucked away off the main street in the delightful village of Stillington, is this charming 18th century detached cottage. Once a working forge, this pretty little cottage makes a perfect romantic hideaway for couples to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Howardian Hills with easy access to the historic city of York and picturesque market towns. With all ground floor accommodation, there is a spacious open plan living area with a high-pitched beamed ceiling, modern kitchen and comfortable sitting area. The charming double bedroom leads off from this, with an en-suite shower room. Outside the cottage, is an enclosed courtyard garden; a lovely sheltered spot to sit and relax in the sunshine. A short stroll brings you to the local amenities in this popular village, with pubs, an Indian restaurant, fish and chip shop and a village shop. Walkers and cyclists are spoilt for choice with tracks in abundance in the immediate area, whilst the hourly bus service to York enables guests to leave their car behind to explore this fantastic city. A must is the Jorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum and the famous York Minster. The nearby historic market towns of Easingwold and Thirsk both host weekly markets in their cobbled squares, lined with independent shops, tea rooms and inns and picturesque Helmsley has a wonderful display of colourful hanging baskets during the summer months. With easy access to the stunning scenery of North Yorkshire Moors and the east coast seaside towns of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey, this attractive cottage is well placed for a varied and interesting holiday.
Stillington is a very pretty, small rural village lying half way between York and Helmsley. The village has a Post Office/shop, several high quality pubs, an Indian restaurant, a fish and chip shop and an antiques showroom. A network of footpaths and bridleways lead from the village to the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Howardian Hills. An ideal base, all year round.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric panel heaters with electric woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge and dishwasher.
Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix and ITV player (please bring your own login details).
DAB radio.
WiFi.
A selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen, electric blankets and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed front courtyard garden with patio, four seater furniture and parasol.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: As there is no washing machine, there is a Laundry service on request via the owner.
Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
Note: Owner can not accept any bookings that would start within a week of booking, please get in touch first to see if they can accomidate.
Nearby points of interest
- Shambles
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (80)
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Cathy
The furniture and furnishings were comfortable and we slept well here plus thereâs a private outdoor area, lovely in the sun. The village has a great small shop, two pubs and an excellent Indian restaurant. Location wise, itâs close to great walks, historic homes, country parks and the coast. Only minor criticisms are the TV remote some buttons not working at all and the barn door to the en-suite bathroom which is very noisy at night. To answer previous criticism the kitchen tap no longer drips and the sofa has been replaced. A great village stay.
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Richard
Also it would be nice to have a set of towels to include bath towels and some spare batteries for the TV remote as you had to be really close to change the channel very annoying. I would have liked a radio in the living area ( but my preference only ) . We had a nice comfortable stay and enjoyed our time there.
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David
However the cold water tap in the kitchen dripped constantly, the settee and armchair were not comfortable, and we could not get the towel radiator in the bathroom to work