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St Aidans

Helmsley, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • A unique holiday home comprising a converted church and an extension
  • Ideally situated for discovering Helmsley and Pickering
  • Explore the wonderful North York Moors
  • A fantastic base for exploring the North Yorkshire countryside
  • Head south to discover the Howardian Hills
  • Visit Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard
Property code: G0131

Located in the picturesque hamlet of Carlton, this fabulous two-bedroom church conversion will set tails wagging at its quirky interior and rural location. Step out of the front door and onto the footpath leading through the woods to the bustling village of Helmsley (0.5 miles) or through the hamlet to reach open fields and forests. Sniff out your favourite path along the North York Moors (4 miles) and the Howardian Hills (5 miles) for relaxed walks through the scenic landscape.

Your stunning holiday home has retained many of its original features including hand-painted ceiling arches, original pews, fonts, and stained-glass windows. Your lounge/diner is an atmospheric space being part of the original church. After a day of outdoor activities, light the wood burner and relax with your hound in its gentle heat. The bright and airy kitchen/diner is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals for the whole family. Your master bedroom is a king-size and there is a second lounge with double sofa bed. There is a family bathroom and a separate wet room. Stepping outside, dine alfresco on your private terrace as your hound stretches out in the sun.

With walks from the doorstep, this charming cottage is a delight for dogs and their owners. Take the lead with a visit to Duncombe Park National Nature Reserve (1.5 miles), where you can enjoy rambles along the riverbank or roam through the shady woodland. Explore the beautiful gardens at Nunnington Hall (5.5 miles) and stroll through the flowering meadows and tea garden. Further afield, go barking mad at the dog-friendly facilities at Castle Howard (13.5 miles), where there are lovely walks around the grounds and canine ice cream available in the cafe.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and1 double sofa bed in the second lounge
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 wet room
  • Kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and fridge with small freezer compartment
  • Smart TV
  • Bluetooth speaker,
  • Wood burner
  • Garden with BBQ and furniture
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Travel Cot
  • Pub and shops -  Helmsley 1.5 miles
  • Please note:- there is a step to the front door, and small step up to the chancel bedroom and the alter is raised. Property is accessed via a grass verge and external paths are gravel
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sari 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Elaine 22nd March 2024

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At Aidans is a beautiful renovated church in stunning peaceful surroundings. Everything you need is catered for kitchen is fully equipped. We slept so well bed super comfy. The walks from St Aidans to Helmsley is lovely and well worth doing.

Reviewed by Patricia 18th February 2024

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The cottage a converted church has a charm of its own . Not much natural light in longe area but plenty of lighting available. There are 2 levels up to bedroom and another level at the side of the bed . These need careful navigation at night .

Reviewed by Mark 26th January 2024

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Good Location, clean and tidy

Reviewed by Tracy 22nd January 2024

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Reviewed by Lesley 22nd December 2023

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We had a magical Christmas 2023 at St Aidens, near Helmsley. Location was perfect - Carlton is a small, quiet village of stone cottages and farms with doorstep access to multiple walking routes including into Helmsley, which is a 3 mile walk or 2 miles by car and is probably the loveliest North Yorkshire town. This is a generous property in terms oRead moref equipment and thoughtfulness by the owners and has been lovingly restored. We felt lucky to be able to stay at St Aidens, with its history and charm Hide

Reviewed by Pat 27th November 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 27th October 2023

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Fabulous place. Comfortable and quirky.

Reviewed by Leah 29th September 2023

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Super comfy cottage that literally had everything you could think of. Lovely bed and cosy living space. Relaxed environment for our dogs. Convenient for Helmsley and makes great base to explore from. Very dog friendly area.

Reviewed by Julie 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Peter 12th May 2023

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beautiful conversion , great location new Helmsley

Reviewed by Catherine 21st April 2023

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Lovely, modern, warm. The under floor heating was a pure delight! The dogs loved the garden, which was more than spacious enough for them to run around in. The wifi was strong enough for video calls.

Reviewed by Ben 14th April 2023

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St Aidans was a fantastic place to stay. A beautiful location with loads to do in the local area. The accommodation had everything we needed for a really relaxing week away.

Reviewed by Linda 7th April 2023

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Beautiful church with great history. Really enjoyed our stay. Found numerous good walks not far away. Look out at the night sky and see the stars.

Reviewed by Simon 24th March 2023

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Stunning wow factor , everything you need is there and more , the church is beautiful, the area is beautiful and friendly . Helmsley town has so much to offer as well , lovely shops

Reviewed by Katherine 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 17th February 2023

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What a gorgeous and unusual place to stay , a couple of mins drive into Helmsley , just so relaxing , would defo stay again . The owner Harriet is great , and a nice surprise to have milk and butter in the fridge and bread and wine waiting for us ,

Reviewed by Pauline 3rd February 2023

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A wonderful property with many original quirky features. Well located to see many local historical sites and quaint villages.

Reviewed by Maxine 14th January 2023

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Fantastic location. Very quirky accommodation. Well equipped and clean. The cockerels didnt disturb us at all. Would recommend to friends and family.

Reviewed by Marelle 6th January 2023

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Had a fabulous time here! Amazing property and location. The property was well maintained , our basset loved watching the geese and chickens outside! They did not interfere with our sleep after walking the moors all day, felt very sad to leave.

Reviewed by Karen 23rd December 2022

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Reviewed by Annette 25th November 2022

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it was all lovely

Reviewed by Sarah 14th November 2022

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Excellant, second time at St Aidan's willnot be the last.

Reviewed by Geoff 11th November 2022

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St Aidans is a great place to stay, very romantic and different. All the facilities were very good and the location is great. Close by to Helmsley which is a wonderful market town. We will be returning for another stay

Reviewed by Nicola 4th November 2022

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Absolutely stunning property in a great location. If you want to kick back and relax after exploring North Yorkshire for the day, this is the accommodation for you. Also dog friendly which makes it perfect for families with furry friends.

Reviewed by Katherine 28th October 2022

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What an amazing place to stay and thank you for the welcome pack. The church has been lovingly restored and the extension is quality throughout. The weather was poor most of the time, but it didn't matter because the accommodation was wonderful. It is a nice walk from Carlton to Helmsley and there are so many places to eat etc in Helmsley or nearbyRead more. We love the walk from Helmsley to Rievaulx Abbey and back. I would highly recommend staying in St Aidan's. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 30th September 2022

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Beautiful Church holiday let, great base for the moors. Loved the farmyard animals next door. Lovely rural setting, great dog walk close by. Very peaceful, so quiet especially at night.

Reviewed by Susan 23rd September 2022

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Loved our stay at St Aidan's, a stunning property. Stayed with our two dogs who loved the underfloor heating and watching the local chickens. Excellent location with brilliant walks from the property. Definitely going to book again.

Reviewed by Anne 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by kerry 12th August 2022

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A beautiful and tasteful church conversion with everything you can possibly need. A lovely location, yes there is a farm next door with chicken,sheep etc but this just added to the charm for us. The welcome basket was a lovely touch too along with helpful information to make our stay hassle free. Spotlessly clean throughout. We would return in a heRead moreartbeat. Hide

Reviewed by Veronica 8th July 2022

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My husband and I found the beds and sofas in the lounge very uncomfortable. Apart from that St Aidan's was a dream location, the kitchen superbly equipped and the wet room a joy to shower in. We enjoyed our stay tremendously and would definitely recommend it to others.

Reviewed by Sylvia 17th June 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this unusual Chapel. Thank you

Reviewed by Jonathan 3rd June 2022

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Lovely location, we only spent a week here but could easily have spent two. So much to see and do, good food, bags of history, not too crowded, a little hidden gem of an area. We would be happy to go back again

Reviewed by Emma 20th May 2022

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A great unique property in an amazing location. It's a really peaceful setting and unlike others we didn't notice the chickens early rise (although we live in a rural area so may be used to it)

Reviewed by Joanne 29th April 2022

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Reviewed by Jean 15th April 2022

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We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at St Aidans. Brilliantly different. A beautiful contrast between the rescue of the historical church and all its majesty and the light, cosy modern extension. It delighted us...and our dog! It's rural location, yet handy proximity to beautiful Helmsley, made it ideal to explore Northern Yorkshire Moors, Dales anRead mored coast. All our needs were catered for and the welcome gifts from the owners, a treat to get us started after our journey! Hide

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