Title: The Helmsley Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Helmsley Retreat Cottage with kitchen, 5-minute walk to North York Moors National Park ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82963300/82963209/08b62099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82963300/82963209/2c4be7fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82963300/82963209/dd81eb9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82963300/82963209/82a1ab48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82970000/82963300/82963209/cc392d53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Helmsley Retreat, a luxurious 5\* cottage within the North York Moors National Park. Enjoy open-plan living with a kitchen area featuring an oven, microwave and coffee machine or unwind in the hot tub and sauna for four in your private spa garden. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Helmsley Retreat The Helmsley Retreat is a beautifully presented cottage, just a short stroll from the main market square of Helmsley within the North York Moors National Park.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: 50" Smart TV, Smart Speaker, Sound System Dining area: With Breakfast Bar. Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Dishwasher, Coffee Machine Washer Dryer First Floor: Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" TV Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 32" TV Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Full Fibre Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 4 and sauna (private). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This luxurious, 5\* cottage is ideal for a small family or a couple’s holiday, and your four-legged friends are welcome too. Benefitting from off road parking, this pièce de résistance is hidden away in the enclosed Spa Garden which has a top-of-the-range hot tub and a sauna, as well as seating for al fresco dining. Entering from the hallway into the open plan living area, the chef in the family will be delighted with the kitchen layout and quality of accessories available. The living/dining area is light and airy with a TV, perfect for cosy nights in. With high quality furniture and a deep corner sofa, the seating area is perfect to watch a movie or listen to your favourite tunes from the SONOS speaker. There are two bedrooms upstairs, one with king-size bed, the other with a double bed. The bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the picture. This luxury property really has been designed with guests’ comfort in mind. The centre of the market town of Helmsley is just a short walk away and is known as the jewel in Yorkshire’s crown. The many individual shops, art galleries, microbrewery and plethora of cafés and eateries will keep you entertained for days. The stately home of Duncombe Park is a short stroll away along with Helmsley Castle and the award-winning National Centre for Birds of Prey. As the central meeting point for three walking routes, including the Cleveland Way, Helmsley is a mecca for walkers and cyclists alike. The central market square is a focal meeting point where you can find visitors and locals passing the time and enjoying watching the world pass by. The historic city of York and the Dales town of Thirsk are a short drive away, and the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough are within easy reach. You will definitely want to return to this lovely cottage. Beach 30 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 350 yards. Free WiFi ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dishwasher, high chair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96100500/96100477/d92858ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Helmsley - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=96100477&PinnedHotelID=96100477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81730000/81726200/81726127/a19547d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Helmsley Helmsley - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=81726127&PinnedHotelID=81726127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as su-UK31581-UK31581 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.24805%2C-1.05713&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K6Ug0rQrQ7qb78TydevrISfy8uo=) Helmsley, near York #### What's nearby - Duncombe Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hemsley Walled Garden - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Rievaulx Abbey - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles - Ampleforth Abbey - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 24 min drive - 17.6 miles #### Getting around - Thirsk Station - 22 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Star Inn - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Helmsley Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Helmsley Retreat? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Helmsley Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Helmsley Retreat located? > Situated in York, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. Duncombe Park and Cleveland Way are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Helmsley Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley Robson 4 May 2025 #### Great base for exploring north Yorkshire. Great base for exploring north Yorkshire. Short walk to local pubs and shops. ##### Lesley Robson