Guests say
Peacocks Rest is consistently praised for its high standards, peaceful and rural setting, and suitability for families and groups. The property's cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches, including a welcome hamper, are frequently highlighted. Its location is ideal for exploring York and the surrounding areas, and the hot tub is a much-appreciated feature.
Reviewers unanimously commend the property for its immaculate condition, noting it is extremely clean and well maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay.
The property is appreciated for its quiet, rural setting, with easy access to Pocklington and York. Its suitability for dog walking and proximity to local attractions are also noted.
Guests are delighted with the comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms, spacious living areas, and the overall design of the cottage that caters to both privacy and group activities.
The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and sealed garden, receive high praise. Some minor suggestions for improvement are made, but overall, the facilities are regarded as top-notch.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the welcome hamper and additional treats. While these are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such gestures, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled on the outskirts of the pretty market town of Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, is this luxury barn conversion, Peacocks Rest. Enjoying a superb location at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds with exceptional countryside views, Peacocks Rest is a fantastic pet-friendly choice for a group or family of six seeking a luxurious escape. The property benefits from ample off-road parking for three cars, as well as a lovely front enclosed garden, featuring garden furniture and an indulgent wood-fired hot tub, perfect for alfresco dining followed by a relaxing dip! Be welcomed into the light and airy open-plan living space, where you can conjure up your best dishes in the fully-equipped kitchen, ready to savour a delicious meal at the dining table for six. After dinner, retreat to the plush leather sofas and relax in front of the Smart TV, whilst your pooches take up their favourite spot in front of the crackling woodburning stove. Continue through to find a separate cloakroom for your convenience. When sleep calls, three beautifully appointed bedrooms await you at the end of the day, two super-king-size and a twin, each benefitting from their own Smart TV, en-suite, and one with zip/link features, so you can freshen up and wind down for the evening in style. Explore East Yorkshire like never before with a stay at Peacocks Rest. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1122780 and 1141596, together sleeping up to 12 guests.
Pocklington is a picturesque market town in the Vale of York, just below the Yorkshire Wolds. The National Collection of water lilies is housed in the 8-acre Burnby Hall Gardens, which also serve as a popular tourist attraction. Majestic Castle Howard, lovely Sledmere House, and the ancient city of York are all within easy driving distance. In addition to a Civic Centre and the Pocklington Arts Centre, which host film screenings and live performances throughout the year, Pocklington is home to a leisure centre where residents can participate in a variety of sports, including swimming. Not far from Pocklington is the KP Golf Club, which features a stylish bar and restaurant, a wedding and other event venue, and an 18-hole championship golf course. The Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre is also located in Pocklington and is well-known for its meditation courses and retreats. David Hockney painted "Bigger Trees Near Warter" just a few miles distant from the small town of Warter. The North Sea Cycle Route and other bike paths are close by, and walkers of all abilities will enjoy the many scenic long-distance trails, such as the Wolds Way. Pocklington is included in the Pocklington Round, a scenic drive that passes through some of the area's loveliest villages.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double on request) with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Air source heat pump central heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
4 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed front garden with patio, furniture, wood-fired hot tub for four, and bike storage.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Please note, pets are not to be left unattended or allowed on any furniture/beds.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.5 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Shambles
- York Museum Gardens
Reviews (16)
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Gwendoline
Lovely clean and comfortable,hot tub was a bonus, we all enjoyed our time together and on suits in each room, slippers and gowns and a lovely Complimentary basket
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Melanie
We were a family of 3 generations - eldest 83yrs and youngest 9yrs old. We had a dog with us too. The beds are amazing (we all slept so well) and the bathrooms lovely. It makes so much difference when you can sleep well! Itâs in a beautiful spot surrounded by lush countryside and a great location for exploring York and the surrounding areas. A highlight for us was Burnby Hall gardens which was just beautiful and only a couple of miles away. I highly recommend a visit to it. The hot tub was lovely too. The only issue was the gravel in the garden. It was really hard to walk on and our dog hated it. It would have been so much better if it was half-paved from the living room door to the middle bedroom doors where the table and chairs are. Even with flip-flops on it was a painful walk, especially for my parents. And a parasol over the outside table would have been nice as there was very little shade when the sun was out. But other than the gravel situation, it was lovely and the barn has everything you could need, everything was spotlessly clean and in great working order. We all had a lovely time there and went on a fabulous walk taking the public footpath a little was along the road (left out of the drive) and across the fields in a 3 mile loop which took us across the most wonderful countryside. The welcome pack for both us and our dog was such a lovely thoughtful touch and we very much enjoyed the goodies! Thank you!
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Joy Helen
We had a wonderful stay, great welcome hamper, very peaceful & a good location for travelling around. Property was in good condition, well equipped & extremely comfortable beds & pillows. We knew the hot tub was wood fired as the property description clearly stated this but there were a few comments in the visitor book about it. Iâd definitely recommend & we would book again.