Guests say
Guests consistently praise Norah's Nook for its tranquillity, cleanliness, and the warm welcome provided by the hosts. The cottage's location is appreciated for its peacefulness and proximity to local attractions. Comfort and thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, add to the charm of the stay. The presence of animals and the rural setting contribute to a delightful holiday experience.
Reviewers frequently mention the spotless condition of the cottage, indicating a very high level of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The location is highly praised for its stunning landscapes, peaceful setting, and good access to local walks and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the North York Moors.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with a well-equipped kitchen and a log fire that adds to the night-time ambience, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The facilities are generally well-received, with special mentions of the well-equipped kitchen and the provision of animal food for guest interaction. However, a preference for a washing machine over a dishwasher indicates a slight room for improvement.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident in the consistent mention of welcome gifts such as Prosecco, chocolates, and dog treats. While these gifts are greatly appreciated by guests, it is politely noted that such extras, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Norah's Nook is an attractive detached stone-built barn conversion which offers cosy and comfortable accommodation for couples and small groups, with a lovely warming woodburning stove in the comfortable sitting room. One step up leads to the modern kitchen and dining area, whilst the bedroom is attractively dressed, with a sumptuous king-size bed. Tastefully furnished and decorated, it provides a romantic retreat, within a rural corner of the North York Moors National Park. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 929845, together they sleep 6.
The attractive old market town of Kirkbymoorside lies on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, in between the towns of Helmsley and Pickering. It is a charming place, full of Yorkshire character, and is the centre for the local farms and villages. Visitors will find a variety of shops from tea rooms, pubs and restaurants to antique shops, while there is a market day on Wednesday.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One king-size double bedroom with additional z bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area (one step up).
Shared external utility.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Bike storage.
Front patio with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Horses welcome by arrangement with owner.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: This property is accessed by a 0.25-mile private track.
Nearby points of interest
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
Reviews (63)
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David
Our dog is terrified of fireworks, so any time in early November is an ordeal for him. This year we booked a week at Norah's Nook. The property is so remote and peaceful that he was completely fine for the first time in years! Not a single firework to be heard from inside - perfect! Of course, that peace and quiet comes at a small price - if you want to get to a 'local' town or tourist attraction, be prepared for quite a bit of driving, and on narrow, winding country roads, too. We spent a fair amount on petrol getting around. But that's fine - the isolation and calm of the farm is well worth it - and there are pigs, sheep and alpacas to feed, too (animal food is provided!) You're digitally-isolated, too: there's absolutely no mobile signal to be had at the cottage, and the wi-fi occasionally cuts out for a short while (only a few minutes at a time, we found.) But when it IS connected, it's good and fast - a healthy 45+Mbps or more (compared to a rubbish 3Mbps or less in some other properties advertising 'free wifi'.) It's not the super-fast 450+Mbps we get at home, but given the challenges of getting decent internet connectivity to more remote locations, this one is very good, I think. And the farmhouse has a landline for emergencies, too. The cottage itself is well-maintained and nicely presented. The bed is very comfortable, the lounge is cosy (with a good-sized TV) and it has a well-equipped kitchen. There was my pet-hate of no bolts or locks on the bathroom doors, but on this occasion, no stars deducted for this because everything else was excellent. So excellent, in fact, that we've booked again for next Bonfire Night week!
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Sue
The welcome package was indeed welcome and the cottage has all that we needed for our week's holiday. It is situated in a lovely setting and within easy reach of all the places we wanted to visit.
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Leslie
Friendly welcoming hosts and a lovely area. Would recommend and hope to return in the future.