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Nestled in spacious grounds yet in the centre of a picturesque village, Yew Tree Cottage enjoys a picture-perfect historic cottage exterior but also benefits from a sophisticated, sensitive, yet contemporary interior, and finally manages to be both luxurious for grown-ups and fun for little ones heavenly.
This delightful, 3-bedroom, country retreat has all the creature comforts guests will need, from roaring fires and comfy beds to thoughtful baby gear (if needed), a pretty enclosed garden and a friendly pub with a good reputation for food just a few yards away.
Kirkham Priory is close by and Castle Howard is just 5 miles away. York is a 20-minute drive and the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Staithes are easily accessible.
Upon arrival, enjoy your welcome hamper to get you started. You'll find fresh bread, butter, milk, eggs and a complimentary bottle of wine. The local milk-man can also deliver the weekend papers to your door.
Size:
Sleeps up to 4, 3 bedrooms
Nearest beach:
Whitby, 45km
Will consider:
Corporate lets Short breaks
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km
Family friendly?
Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility
Notes:
No pets allowed No smoking at this property
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided Highchair available
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Yew Tree Cottage has been set up with you in mind to make your stay as relaxing and hassle free as possible. You'll find much, much more than the usual inclusions at our cottage. We want your stay to be extra special and have that truly unforgettable experience. We can arrange a multitude of services, whether its an organic fruit and veg box and local quality meats delivered to your door, down to the more specialised services such as private chef, nanny services and beauty and pampering.
Further details outdoors: Outside there is an alfresco dining area with teak dining table and seating for six directly outside the patio doors from the living room and Weber gas grill BBQ perfect for summer cooking. The garden is fully lit allowing parents to extend their garden parties even when the tots are tucked up in bed and the sun has set, though families may choose to turn off the lights in order to enjoy a spot of star gazing in the clear country sky. Steps lead from the dining terrace to a small but perfectly formed lawn area. Please note there is well within in the garden however it is covered by a strong iron grate.
Further details
£250 deposit required over the duration of your stay Discount for low occupancy £40 charge to set up sofa bed
Conditions
3 nights must start on a Friday 7 nights must start on a Friday or a Monday 4 nights must start on a Monday
The Northern England / Yorkshire/Yorkshire Dales region
THINK OF DEVON - for travellers in the know North Yorkshire is considered to be like picturesque parts of Devon, but without the crowds. There are cobbled streets, pretty cottages, great food, stunning coastline, plentiful heritage and beautiful scenery minus the tourists and summertime traffic.
With the vibrant city of York sitting comfortably alongside beautiful countryside, archetypal English villages and stunning coastline, Yew Tree Cottage offers a leisure lifestyle that keeps bringing people back. Positioned alongside an endless supply of activities, events and attractions, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and easy links to London and the rest of Britain, there really is something for everyone when you stay with us.
Wherever you are coming from, getting to Yew Tree Cottage couldn't be easier - and the roads to the cottage take you through some of our most stunning scenery.
The York / Westow area
Located in the heart of the picturesque, timewarp village of Westow, it's close to the city of York, on the edge of the Wolds and Moors and in easy reach of the stunning coast line and all the area has to offer.
Wherever you are coming from, getting to Yew Tree Cottage couldn't be easier - and the roads to the cottage take you through some of our most stunning scenery.
How to get there
Stunning Yew Tree Cottage
What's nearby:
Attractions
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Leeds: 45 km
Railway:
Malton: 4 km
Nearest Airport : Leeds at 45 Miles Nearest Train : Malton at 4.5 Miles Nearest Motorway : A64 at 2 Miles Nearest Beach : Whitby at 30 Miles Nearest Barpub : Blacksmith Arms at 20 Metres Nearest Golf : Sandburn at 4 Miles Nearest Restaurant : Blacksmith Arms Gastro Pub at 20 Metres Car: recommended Nestling deep in the Ryedale countryside, just a stone’s throw from Kirkham Priory, Westow is a pleasant village located just 4 miles south of Malton and 12 miles from the historical city of York. Castle Howard is just down the road, the river Derwent is a beautiful spot for fishing, or walking, and the moors and coast are a fantastic day trip. Much of the village, including Yew Tree Cottage is designated a conservation area, in recognition of the need to preserve the attractiveness of the settlement as its located in the Howardian Hills; an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Step out in to the night and due to no street lights, you'll see a fantastic view of the evening sky. In the morning wake up to fresh milk bottles delivered to your door. The village has a well-regarded pub called the Blacksmith Arms and a wide range of local amenities are available in the market town of Malton.
Activities near York
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
A beautiful cottage in the lovely village of Westow, close to some beautiful attractions and ready for some fabulous days out with the family. The owners of the cottage couldn't be more helpful, sorting out veg boxes and meat from the local butcher. Be sure to go to the Yorkshire Lavender farm, Whitby for some fish and chips and Castle Howard. All of which are a short distance away.
Yew Tree Cottage is well-thought out in terms of decor, furnishing, equipment etc. It's immaculately presented, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable week there.
23 Apr 2013
“charming cottage, great location”
We stayed at Yew Tree Cottage with our 12 week old son. The cottage is as pictured on the website. It is charming inside, with real attention to detail and some very quirky fixtures. We found the dishwasher and washing machine a real bonus. Westow is a very pretty village. We didn't eat in the local pub, but the menu looked amazing and was clearly very popular with locals. We enjoyed great days out in York, Castle Howard and Helmsley.
The only negative points were that we could not get any mobile signal ( although some may consider that a blessing). The internet was very slow and often unreliable, no good for watching films etc. The cottage was great for our baby, but I would have had concerns about older babies. There is a stairgate at the top of the stairs, but not at the bottom. There is a fireguard for the open fire in the dining room, but nothing to cover the stove in the living room.
“Superb cottage and stunning location, all we could have asked for.”
This is a superbly equipped cottage with everything you could need. It also is very spacious and the fixtures and fittings of very high quality. Tastefully decorated throughout and lots of interesting features as well the real fires. I found the kitchen to be fantastic as it had everything I needed and the welcome pack provided was extremely useful when we first arrived. I had my two girls of 7 and 8 and mu husband and we all loved the cottage . It would be great for family or just adults. Oh and the pub 3 doors up, "The Blacksmiths Inn" does amazing food , it was restaurant quality and had lots of people sitting to eat even on a Tuesday. More suited for older children than toddlers though.
17 Mar 2013
“A Truly Special Holiday Cottage”
Yew Tree Cottage is a truly special holiday cottage and the owners clearly have a flair for holiday rentals and accomodating all guests needs.
The Cottage was exceptionally comfortable and... more
13 Mar 2013
“Could it get any better than this?”
I should start by noting that I wrote this review very shortly after my stay at Yew Tree Cottage in August 2012, and am only now posting it to Trip Advisor – I make this point so that readers... more
Yew Tree Cottage is well located in a village with friendly pub. Excellent location for York, the Coast and the villages South of the Moors. Cottage very attractive & comfortable, owners highly responsive to any issues, very good local caretaker. We (including our two year old son) were sorry to leave.
06 Mar 2013
“I want this cottage!!!!”
This cottage is our perfect rental, a real home away from home. All the facilities are of really high quality and the whole cottage has been renovated to such a high spec. There is nothing else you could need when away, even kitchen basics are provided and the welcome hamper has some lovely treats. We stayed for 4 nights and it really wasn't enough, we will definately be returning in 2014
23 Feb 2013
“Wonderful cottage perfect location for lots to do”
We arrived at the cottage at 8pm, with great directions and good lighting to get the keys from the key safe we were off to a good start. We walked in to a beautifully warm cottage (we stayed in feb... more
I would recommend Yew Tree Cottage for a luxury, relaxing break. The cottage is stunning, beautiful stone built cottage with a very attractively decorated interior. The cottage is well located for towns to explore such as Scarborough, Richmond and York. There is a pub approx 20 meters away that serves lovely food with lovely wine. We took our 1 year old daughter who loved it. There was a highchair and travel cot provided but I would recommend you take some portable stair gates for the lounge and stairs. We had a lovely relaxing holiday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
08 Nov 2012
“Beautifully decorated cottage, finished to a high standard. Relaxing ,stress free holiday.”
The cottage is beautifully decorated to a very high standard, with great attention to detail. The cottage felt very homely, in fact we had to remind ourselves we did not live there! The interior was very well maintained and spotlessly clean, the best we have ever experienced. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and more, and all appliances and equipment were high quality goods, a nice touch as you often find cheap appliances that have bits missing or don't work at some rentals this was definitely not the case here. the welcome basket was lovely, We also ordered meat and vegetable packs from local sources, these were also excellent quality. The pub is on the door step and offers take way meals along with dining in, we did both and enjoyed them.
We were travelling as a family with a small baby, so the availability of the travel cot at the cottage was perfect, one less thing to pack. Parking outside was ideal, easy to unpack / pack the car.
I would definitely book this cottage again, and any other properties that the owners rent out. The correspondence from them was first class, professional, informative and friendly, nothing was too much trouble.
01 Nov 2012
“home from home!! 1st class accomodation with 1st class furnishings!!”
From the moment we walked through the door - the wow factor was apparent, we've stopped in many 1st class accomodation over the years and this topped them all - the various random furnishings & displays were tastefull,well thought of & made the property feel special. Many picture's online don't tell the true story of properties - many making the property looking better than relality - this is this opposite picture's don't do this property justice!!!! Our favourite room the kitchen- wow, everything thought of with superior furnishings. unfortunately with only being there for 3 nights we didn't get to utilise all amenities provided fully - garden setting was nice(weather stopped us from utilising), log burner perfect, children loved the games provided, oh and the ice maker in the american style fridge! local pub within 50 yards was perfect we ate there on 2 occasions - very welcoming. Information given prior to arrival - 100% helpful and accurate. Only a small negative but needs attending to for winter months is the lounge radiator not working properly - was very chilly at night.
Very enjoyable week at this cottage with wonderful surrounding area. Cottage is tastefully modernised with lots of lovely features and useful appliances etc though is starting to look a little tired in places. Owners pleasant and helpful to deal with. Cottage is about as child friendly as is possible for an 18th century property.
Response: Thank you for your TripAdvisor Review and your lovely comments regarding the cottage, your stay and its facilities.
We have recently undertaken some refurbishments to ensure our highest standards are maintained.
We do hope that we may have the opportunity of welcoming you back to Yew Tree Cottage in the near future.
18 Sep 2012
“A luxurious cottage in a lovely location”
6 of us spent a week at Yew Tree Cottage in September (me, my husband, my sister, my brother-in-law and my 2 nephews aged 5 months and 2 years). We had a great time and would like to thank the owner, Natasha for providing a lovely cottage with lots of great extras as well as really quick answers to all my questions!
Booking was straightforward and the information Natasha sent through prior to our arrival was detailed and useful. We loved the welcome hamper waiting for us on arrival (with eggs, bacon, bread, porridge, wine, cookies and more!). There were plenty of tempting options around ordering food during the week or prior to arrival too (which we didn't take up but it was great to have the option). One recommendation we did follow up was the one for the Verbena Spa which was very worthwhile. I had an incredibly relaxing wrap.
The cottage itself was decorated to a high specification with many little extras. We had a candlelit dinner one evening, enjoyed reading the magazines, using the Aesop soaps and using the barbecue. I enjoy cooking and it was good to have kitchen gadgets available such as scales, a handheld blender and a double oven. It was really nice that various ingredients were available such as flour and spices as I only needed a little bit and it was great that I could use what was there instead of having to buy and then waste a whole packet.
We also liked to location of the cottage which couldn't be better for visiting Yorkshire's many highlights. As well as the spa in we went to Whitby, to Robin Hood's Bay, walking on the North Yorkshire Moors, on the steam train from Pickering, to Castle Howard and on local walks around the village (as well as Gruffalo hunting in the local deep dark woods).
We didn't find the house terribly suitable for a lively, curious toddler which we found surprising as we'd found the property through the Baby Friendly Boltholes website. It's definitely child-friendly (with plenty of dvds and games available) and it's baby-friendly (because it has a high chair, a travel cot and a lot of plastic crockery). However for us there were a few features that meant it wasn't ideal for the 2 year-old in our group (lack of stair gates and blackout blinds on the external windows, difficulty accessing the third (business centre) bedroom quietly during the night because of the way the blinds and doors were set up, loose hanging blind cords throughout the house, and a few other small things. Also there wasn't an area of the house where a toddler could be left to play unsupervised and so one of the adults in the group had to be 'on duty' at all times. This definitely didn't spoil our week and I want to stress that we had a great time and thought there were many many good features that this cottage had and I think it would be fine for babies and children – it's just toddlers, who are not 100% steady on their feet and at the stage of testing things out (including whether or not to obey instructions) who perhaps aren't the best clientele!
All in all a really great week in an extremely nice cottage which we would definitely recommend to families with babies who aren't yet walking and children aged 4 or 5 upwards. Another plus is having 2 rooms with double beds and finally Natasha is certainly the most helpful and responsive rental property owners I've dealt with.
17 Sep 2012
“Beautiful, well appointed, restored cottage in a picturesque village.”
Highly recommended,obliging hosts,thanks Natasha and Paul,we had a wonderful stay. The cottage was well appointed,extremely clean,very comfortable furnishings,a wonderful pub 2doors down. We were about 30 minutes from York,which was easy driving and not far from other tourist attractions. Howard Castle is wll worth a visit.
Very well appointed luxury cottage set in the quite village of Westow, handy for York and trips to the seaside, Whitby and Scarborough. Our stay was highly enjoyable, one criticism, in our view the garden though well maintained is not suitable for younger children (we have 18 month old and 4 year old), the property has a raised lawn which would benefit from a fence or other barrier to prevent kids accidently running off the lawn on to the path below. Local pub is as good as stated in other reviews, highly recommended, sirloin steak is perhaps on of the best that we have had at any price.
10 Jul 2012
“Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”
We travelled with two young children, 6 & 8. Cottage was a great size for our family and very well equipped. Set in a beautiful location, and a great base for our trips to Flamingo Land, York and Light Water Valley. The cosy local pub serves a lovely meal for adults and children alike. Would highly recommend.
08 Jun 2012
“A delightful respite from most anything!”
Yew Tree Cottage totally exceeded our expectations. Anything you could possibly want or need was provided. Tastefully furnished and decorated with all the amenities including a welcome hamper... more
We spent two very happy weeks at Yew Tree Cottage. We really liked the cottage which is very well equipped and comfortable. The log burning fire in the lounge was a real hit with us and as it was so... more
29 Apr 2012
“Lovely cottage and a perfect spot”
Friendly and helpful owners of the lovely Yew Tree Cottage. Everything you could want is in this cottage. Welcome hamper (excellent bacon and eggs for the morning's breakfast,) super kitchen... more
26 Apr 2012
“Quality character cottage with a good local pub - perfect combin”
This cottage takes the guesswork out of booking a holiday cottage. It has been very nicely renovated and is full of chic character. Holiday cottages can sometimes be rather bland and lacking in... more
“Superb relaxing cottage which makes you feel perfectly at home f”
The service we received from the moment we booked up until we left was faultless and first class. We had been looking forward to staying at the cottage for so long and it was everthing we had hoped... more
Response: A HUGE GEM OF A REVIEW – THANK YOU
So succinctly and naturally, you have captured the essence of Yew Tree Cottage – thank you for your gracious posting – it embodies the efforts of all those... more
30 Jan 2012
“Extremely well appointed and spacious cottage in a stunningly be”
Service was impeccable, from the excellent pre and post stay information emails to the staggeringly well stocked kitchen. It would be hard to find any fault at all with the cottage interior, and we... more
17 Jan 2012
“Pure luxury, quality and tranquility.”
We had a fantastic stay at stunning Yew Tree Cottage, Westow. The owner has thought of everything you could possibly need and so much effort has been put into creating the character and charm of the... more
We had a great weekend break at Yew Tree cottage - it's a lovely cottage that has been very tastefully renovated and decorated. Very handy to have a great pub just a few doors down too - the... more
01 Nov 2011
“Perfect Yorkshire cottage”
Lovely, pretty cottage with everything in we could want - books, magazines, maps, kitchen equipment, armour etc etc.Husband loved the pub being only 2 doors away! A great rural location from which to... more
26 Oct 2011
“Comfortable and relaxing in beautiful surroundings”
What a wonderful stay we had at Yew Tree Cottage, The property had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The surrounding area is beautiful and there were lots of things to do... more
A great peaceful very well appointed cottage. We had a superb time.
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12 Oct 2011
“Fabulous Cottage”
The cottage was very easy to find, with great access to some very beautiful countryside and Tourist attractions. Yew Tree cottage is beautifully decorated, extremeley comfortable (beds are very... more
28 Aug 2011
“A lovely retreat in a picturesque location”
We enjoyed a relaxing stay at the cottage in July. Everything had been thought of which made arriving with a 2 year old easy. As a whole the cottage was very child friendly and we only needed to... more
The cottage was just lovely and we wish that we could have stayed for longer! It was very tastefully decorated, with extremely comfortable beds. What really made it a relaxing break were the... more
11 Jul 2011
“Country comfort with all mod cons”
This is one of the best cottages we've stayed in, and we've been to a fair few! The accomodation was fabulous with everything we required (except an iron!). An issue with the boiler was... more
03 Jun 2011
“Wonderful!”
The only thing wrong with our stay at Yew Tree Cottage was that it wasn't long enough! The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable. As Canadians we had a picture in our minds of... more
This cottage could not have been more lovely. It was spacious, beautifully maintained to a very high standard throughout and the personal touches meant that we felt instantly at home...it felt like... more
26 Apr 2011
“Wonderful”
Yew Tree Cottage is a fabulous place to stay. Cosy yet sophisticated we and our 8-year-old and 11-year old kids throughly enjoyed our stay. We'll be back!
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05 Apr 2011
“Beautiful Cottage in a lovely village”
A beautiful cottage with every item required to have a relaxing break in a nice peaceful village, and the pub closeby was friendly and welcoming, we would recommend this cottage to all our friends.
“Brilliant cottage, we had a lovely family time together”
a very nice, comfortable cottage coupled with excellent service.
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23 Feb 2011
“Home from Home”
A lovely cottage, decorated and furnished to a high standard with everything you would need. Lots of nice touches, from the DVD library to candles in the bathroom and plenty of basics in the kitchen... more
22 Feb 2011
“Relaxing”
Lovely place, like being at home but without any cares. Everything catered for should you wish, a super quiet village, great beds (often the let down of holiday cottages for me) and reat to go... more
We have just returned from a very relaxing weekend at Yew Tree Cottage. The cottage is stunning, every room is beautifully decorated. We loved the cosy wood burning stove and the welcome basket. We... more
24 Jan 2011
“English Country Cottage Experience”
A totally relaxing stress free break in a gorgeous English Country Cottage located in wonderful Westow / Yorkshire.
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17 Jan 2011
“A Home away From Home”
On our continued quest to explore all the corners of England and stay in charming and historic cottages, Yew Tree Cottage did not disappoint. On the contrary, we were so comfortably at home, we had a... more
It was nice to get a week away from work - especially sitting in front of the log fire or having a hot bath. The pub is just down the road - their yorkshire sirloin filled the whole plate. Cooking at... more
13 Dec 2010
“Beautiful cottage and first-class service.”
A well-deserved 5 stars for this very beautiful property. Very comfy, warm and inviting, we could not have asked for more.
I particularly liked the welcome basket of wine, mince pies and... more
04 Dec 2010
“High standard”
This is a very well presented cottage with no lack of care shown in making the guests comfortable. From booking through to return from our stay there was excellent communication & care given. The... more
Response: Many thanks for your lovely review, and so glad that despite the snow the cottage provided you with enough things to keep you busy! We are in the process of upgrading our computers and from the end... more
“Yew Tree Cottage Traditional Yorkshire in comfort”
Excellent accomodation with loads to do around about lovely walks and great food at the local pubs
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23 Nov 2010
“Thoughtfully prepared cottage”
Lovely cottage, easy to check in and superb service from the owners. The welcome hamper was a thoughtful addition.
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10 Nov 2010
“Our most relaxing vacation ever!”
A beautiful, comfortable cottage perfectly situated amongst the gorgeous Yorkshire countryside, a stone's throw away from York. We loved the welcome basket, the modern amenities, clean and... more
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