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Cygnet Cottage

Helmsley, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Stunning luxury property with high-end features and finishes
  • Contemporary living spaces and design in immaculate new property
  • Perfect for a large group or family

Property code: OC-Y111

Within a couple of hundred metres of the iconic market town’s thriving square, this bright and airy property, part of an exclusive, gated development, offers a stylish home-from-home for a family or group of friends bringing a trusted hound on their holibobs. Surrounded by glorious rolling countryside with sweeping moorland valleys over the hill, this two-storey property would be perfect for active holidaymakers who love being in the great outdoors. Enjoying spacious living areas, the property is festooned with modern creature comforts, including underfloor heating, contemporary furnishings and an enclosed courtyard garden.

The ground floor of the property is dominated by an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, flooded with natural light from its south-facing French doors which will shine on early risers and afternoon snoozers alike. Diners can enjoy a hearty meal prepared in the adjacent kitchen before rolling onto one of the large sofas to lose themselves in their favourite TV series. The wood burner will come into its own during the winter months, a go-to for cold walkers and shivering dogs. The first floor offers two bedrooms, a king-size bedroom and a double bedroom, both with en-suite shower rooms and TVs. The second floor is dominated by a king-size bedroom with a TV and console table and armchair, and en-suite shower room. A lawned area sits to the front of the property, while an enclosed courtyard garden sits to the rear, perfect for an al fresco brunch or something more substantial later on.

Helmsley offers a range of dog-friendly shops, pubs and eateries, as well as an imposing castle where four-footed guests are welcome. For something a little different, the National Centre for Birds of Prey and Walled Garden (both 1 mile) offer a chance to get closer to nature of a different kind. For a longer day out, Dalby Forest (25 miles) is crisscrossed by woodland footpaths and trails sure to wear the whole party out.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 king -size
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite wet room with shower, 2 en-suites with baths and showers over
  • 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and wine fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, boiling water tap, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (fire starter kit is provided – more logs can be purchased locally)
  • Underfloor heating throughout
  • 1 dog allowed
  • 4 Smart TVs and 3 built-in Smart mirror TVs, Bluetooth speaker system
  • Enclosed courtyard with seating to the rear, lawn area with bench and bicycle shelter/porch to the front. Please bring your own bike security/padlock
  • Private parking for 1 car, additional visitor spaces available
  • Pub and shop 0.2 miles
  • Nearest electric vehicle charging point is in the car park near Helmsley Castle
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lee 1st June 2026

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What a lovely property! Perfect location, spotless, full of all the mod cons and very spacious! We really appreciated the bottle of bubbly and the other little extras, like the crips and bottle of water. Also being so close to the centre on Helmsley meant we could walk everywhere from the property. A wonderful place to stay and would highly recRead moreommend! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 24th May 2026

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comfortable, well equipped, convenient location.

Reviewed by Tracy 30th March 2026

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A lovely place to stay with all the necessary facilities, an excellent location

Reviewed by Alan 16th March 2026

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Reviewed by Gillian 21st February 2026

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The cottage is very central but quiet courtyard. It is comfortable and the bedrooms were light and airy with comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Amy 8th January 2026

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Had a lovely stay in this comfortable well equipped cottage perfect location

Reviewed by Catherine 1st January 2026

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Reviewed by Stephen 10th December 2025

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The house has been done out very well making good use of the space available and finished to a high spec . En-suites in every bedroom is very convenient. It is very close to the centre of the town and has private parking. We had a great stay.

Reviewed by Lisa 3rd December 2025

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The central position of this property was brilliant, the cottage itself was clean, bright and well equipped. As it was the light switch on and the beginning of Christmas it would have been lovely to have walked into just a few decorations. We realise that there are safety issues but artificial would have been very acceptable. Xx

Reviewed by Frances 22nd November 2025

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The cottage is ideally situated, with parking. Very close to the market square and the centre of Helmsley.

Reviewed by Jane 18th November 2025

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Reviewed by Melanie 13th November 2025

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We had a fabulous stay for my husbands 60th birthday, with our dog and 2 other couples. The location could not be any better, so close to the village and its amenities, and walks direct from the door. The property is very well equipped, very clean and very comfortable. One of the nicest places we have stayed in, in our 21 years of frequent short bRead morereaks in North Yorkshire. Hide

Reviewed by Joan 2nd November 2025

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A lovely home very comfortable,clean and the location was just great.

Reviewed by Michael 11th October 2025

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We had a wonderful weeks holiday in this lovely cottage in beautiful Helmsley. We had a slight problem in operating the heating which was very quickly resolved by the owner. We will return.

Reviewed by Marian 23rd September 2025

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Reviewed by Martyn 13th September 2025

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Comfortable, quiet and convenient. Great beds and hot baths. More tech than needed but it does not get in the way of a chilled week. More than big enough for 2 well spread out , yet not so vast that we ever felt we rattled around.

Reviewed by Matt 17th August 2025

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A well presented cottage a couple of minutes walk from Helmsley market square and its shops and restaurants. The cottage is modern and well furnished and a very comfortable place to stay for our week in Yorkshire

Reviewed by Jane 20th July 2025

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The house is in a quiet location an easy 5 min walk through the churchyard into the market square. You can also reach it by going through the gate on the left of the house as you look at it, but you cant get back in that way as no code was provided. The house is clean, furnished with pleasant furniture and has everything you need for a short stayRead more. The beds are comfortable. I always travel with my own pillow as Im fussy about that. It was a lovely easy walk apart from maybe 2 hills to Rievaulx Abbey took about 1hr 15mins. Helmsley castle also worth a trip but get the free audio players makes both much more interesting rather than wandering aimlessly. Birds of prey centre did excellent demo flights with the birds and really need all the support they can get to keep it funded. Stand out meal was on a sunny day at The SeaView on the beach at Saltburn on sea. Tried The Star in at Harome, we were personally very dissappointed, food was luke warm and far too rich, nice environment, expensive. Ok Ive gone on enough, have a nice holiday! Hide

Reviewed by Jill 22nd June 2025

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Lovely cottage centrally located for lots of attractions. A fantastic cottage for groups of friends or a family with older children.

Reviewed by Jackie 26th April 2025

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Great cottage, great location and a fabulous time in and around Helmsley!

Reviewed by Dawn 22nd March 2025

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Lovely house, spotlessly clean in a great location. Very comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Vikki 23rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Nick 3rd December 2024

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Modern 3 storey townhouse with all mod cons. Set in a relatively new courtyard development at the back of the Black Swan hotel, convenient location 150m from the Town Square. Clean and extremely functional.

Reviewed by Steven 11th November 2024

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Reviewed by Jennifer 23rd October 2024

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Beautiful house in a great position in Helmsley. Only 2 minutes walk away from the town centre with all its amenities. House was well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Spotless. Log burner great for cosy nights in. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Michael 3rd October 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 1st September 2024

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Great location.

Reviewed by Joseph 23rd August 2024

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Cygnet Cottage is a gem in all regards, e.g. location, layout, equipment, comfort, and cleanliness. Check out its website for photos of the great accommodations. We stayed there for five nights. Helmsley has good restaurants and a grocery store at the town square, which is within a short walking distance from Cygnet Cottage. Hiking in the area iRead mores terrific as the Cleveland Way runs through the town. In addition, there are a of nearby historic properties to tour and a wonderful Walled Garden to enjoy. Hide

Reviewed by Felicity 14th August 2024

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A well equipped cottage, comfy beds, great proximity to Helmsley. Very clean and stylish interior

Reviewed by Robert 16th July 2024

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TV in lounge broke down, I reported it and owner came back to me very quickly and was helpful.

Reviewed by Jayne 9th July 2024

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Gorgeous cottage, in a superb location with really comfortable beds.

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