Wethercote Cottage, Helmsley

We stayed in Weathercote cottage in April and the cottage was clean and comfortable with everything you need and the cottage was always warm. The weather was chilly and apart from pouring rain on the first day we were lucky for the rest of the week. In a nice part of Yorkshire with nice walks being near Cleveland way and for anyone who likes cycling being near to Sutton bank cycle centre. The farm is high up being over 900 feet above sea level with far reaching views. Getting back to the cottage there were some issues that did affect our holiday namely the cottage is heated vis a biomass straw burner and although it keeps the cottage warm with abundant hot water the boiler is in an adjoining building and emits smoke that billows out across the garden and does get into the cottage even with keeping the windows and door closed. There was an east wind all week so was unlucky the smoke blew into the front of the cottage. We love to open the windows to let some air in but it was impossible most of the time, we like to sit in the garden but only managed to one afternoon when the smoke died down. My breathing isn't good at the best of times and my daughter has asthma and we really struggled during our week at the farm as the smoke got into our clothes and even our car and could still smell it when we got home. The owners are lovely and even sorted a cycle out for our daughter so it's a pity that we did have issues with the cottage that will prevent us booking again. If it wasn't for the above issues we would have given the cottage a five star rating.

The cottage itself is lovely and very well furnished and equipped. The garden and the views across the fields are also lovely. However, if you suffer from asthma or a lung condition I wouldn’t recommend staying at the cottage. During the week we stayed there, there was a constant smell of acrid smoke, that pervaded the cottage even though we kept windows and doors tightly closed - which was a shame as the weather was lovely during our stay. We could still detect the acrid smoke smell on our clothes when we unpacked at home. During our stay waves of acrid smoke were visible blowing either behind the cottage, or across the front garden, depending upon the wind direction. Because of this it was impossible for me to sit out and enjoy the garden or the views. We asked the owner about it and she said the smoke was from a wood burner that is used to heat the water and central heating for the cottage and the adjoining building. This was a real problem for me, and I am sure played a part in exacerbating my breathing difficulties during our stay. It’s such a shame as we loved the cottage itself and the area. If it hadn’t been for the smoke problem, I would have definitely given the cottage a 5 star rating.

Just back from Wethercote, had a great time. Cottage is lovely, very clean and sooo warm, I even had to put the heating off and has everything you could need. Family are lovely and so friendly and welcoming and helpful. Paddy the farm dog is a big pet. Highlight of the whole holiday was being allowed to hold some of the new born wee lambs, Great area for walking the dog and fantastic views.

Cottage overall was fine, although double mattress needs replaced and some small glasses needed as pint ones are too big. There is no freezer although owners let us share theirs. Must mention cleanliness, it was immaculate and good quality bedding

I had a wonderful time at Wethercote Cottage. The owners were lovely, helpful people. I will definitely consider staying here again.

The cottage was in a quiet country location which was to our liking and the owner's were very welcoming.

It was quiet, had a beautiful view and was in a great location.

A beautiful location, very quiet and peaceful with wonderful views.

The owners were perfect hosts, they made all of us feel very welcome at all times. The cottage was great, clean and very well equipped, and the weather was great also, perfect for a peaceful holiday.

Good accommodation, and very friendly helpful people.

Quiet and peaceful, cosy, yet it had everything we needed and some things we did not expect. Owners were very pleasant and helpful, and the location meant we were untroubled by passing vehicles or other tourists. Fabulous places to eat nearby, and views of the surrounding countryside as you drove to and from the cottage were amazingly beautiful.

A comfortable and cosy cottage with a friendly and helpful owner. In a great location, which is off the beaten track but not too far from anywhere. Highly recommended!

A good cottage with welcoming and friendly owners, situated in a peaceful, relaxing area. It was interesting being on a working farm. Booking was so easy with Sykes Cottages.

Just relaxing, in the centre of nature with good greenery all the way.

We simply had a lovely time in an area that we know well. We thought the cottage beautifully presented and located and the owners were both very helpful and friendly.. We loved the isolation but ability to get to nearby places like Rievaux, Helmsley, York and Beverley. We could not have had a better place to stay. The Farm was also very interesting and being high up and flat we managed some short walks too..Delightful

The cottage is very well maintained and the owners could not have ben more helpful, nothing was too much trouble to make our stay a very happy one.

Very useful for visiting York and Thirsk. Good local attractions. Pleasant owners in adjoining farm. Relaxing and quiet place.

We were made very welcome. The owners family were lovely, allowed us into the lambing pens. Cottage has the best bed I have ever slept in on a holiday. Beautiful old church at Byland, made very welcome on Palm Sunday. Fantastic bakers and butchers in Helmsley - 'Masham sausages' - delicious!

Owners were kind and friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the walks and the villages in the region.

Lovely remote location on a working farm. Good views across the moors and walks available from the door. Warm welcome from the owners who were at a busy time of year for the farm (lambing).