Guests say
Jack's House in York offers a cosy and family-friendly base for exploring the North York Moors & Coast. Guests appreciate the prompt attention from the owner and the home's ability to comfortably accommodate a family. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness oversights were noted, the property's charm and location provide a delightful stay for visitors looking to enjoy the local sights.
Guests have reported that the property could improve on cleanliness, with mentions of a dirty oven, improperly cleaned dishes, and cobwebs. However, these seem to be isolated incidents rather than a consistent trend.
While the reviews positively describe the property's location as a base for exploring the area, there are no specific details that allow for a precise score on location.
The property is generally seen as comfortable, especially for families, with cosy rooms that the kids loved. However, there are comments about the shower height and steep stairs that may affect comfort for taller individuals.
Facilities are adequate for a family stay, but there are mentions of minor maintenance issues such as a bin needing fitting and wind blowing through the front door, indicating room for improvement.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be determined from the available reviews.
About this property
Nestled in the popular town of Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, is this wonderful 19th century stone-built townhouse, Jack's House. Enjoying a superb location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, with local amenities right on your doorstep, Jack's House is a fantastic choice for couples or a family of five. The property benefits from nearby roadside parking, and a private enclosed patio with garden furniture, perfect for evenings spent dining alfresco. On the ground floor, you will find a fully-equipped kitchen, where you can whip up your best dishes, ready to savour at the dining table over a celebratory bottle of fizz. After dinner, you can retreat to the inviting sitting room and relax in front of the log effect fire as your favourite show plays out on the Smart TV. Head up to the first floor, where you’ll find a sleek bathroom, complete with bath and overhead shower, along with the first of three bedrooms, a large double with plenty of storage. Continue up to the second floor, where you will find the two remaining bedrooms, a spacious king-size and a pretty single, both of which also have plenty of storage. Explore the town, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal out at the welcoming pubs such as The George and The King’s Head, have a coffee at The Buttercross or the Corner Café, and excellent bakeries and cake shops, a traditional butchers, and delicatessens are just a few steps from the front door. Fans of the TV series Yorkshire Auction House won’t be able to resist walking down to Ryedale Auction House to spot Angus and his team, and golfers will be delighted with the picturesque Kirkbymoorside Golf Club. There are many tourist attractions within an easy drive from the town, including the popular market towns of Malton, and Helmsley, delightful moorside villages such as Lastingham, Rosedale and Hutton Le Hole, the famous Castle Howard, and Flamingo Land. From nearby Pickering you can take a steam train on the North York Moors Railway across the moors, which will be familiar to fans of the TV series Heartbeat. For scenic hikes and walks, venture further into the North York Moors National Park, where you’ll find the renowned attractions of Rievaulx Abbey and Mount Grace Priory House and Gardens. For a taste of the city life, the historic town of York with its majestic York Minster and old city walls is about a 40-minute drive away and the popular seaside towns of Scarborough and Whitby are a similar distance. All this and more awaits at Jack's House.
Situated between Helmsley and Pickering, on the edge of North York Moors National Park, is the charming old market town of Kirkbymoorside. It's a hub for the surrounding farms and villages, and it exudes a charming, authentic Yorkshire vibe. The town has a wide range of retail establishments, from teahouses and pubs to restaurants and antique shops, and every Wednesday is market day. Hutton-le-Hole and Lastingham, as well as the National Park's excellent walking and magnificent scenery, are conveniently located. Traveling on the North York Moors Steam Railway is an absolute must for anyone visiting the area, and the train's terminus is in Pickering. It's not hard to get to Castle Howard, York, Whitby, and the rest of the Yorkshire coast.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with log effect electric fire
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and electric ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, cafetiere.
Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, high speed WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free roadside parking within 30 yards in high street and Howe End, except where marked.
Private enclosed patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 100 yards, 200 yards.
Note: On Wednesdays (market day) you cannot park around the market place from Tuesday night until Wednesday afternoon
Nearby points of interest
- Flamingo Land
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (6)
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John
However; the lounge has broken armchairs, it was a bit dusty in places, and the WiFi was so bad it was pointless.
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Eddie
Not recommended for tallish people shower very low /stair very steep and tight /parking hit and miss car had to be parked a fair distance from house
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Jeff
Bin in kitchen needs fitting correctly.