The cottage is probably the cleanest and most comfortable we have stayed in. It's perfectly adequate without providing the addition extras like cushions on the bed with aren't ever used. Huge fluffy towels, really comfortable beds, blackout blinds are all brilliant. The location is fabulous, some great places to visit in the area. The area can also boast incredible scenery and some of the best pubs within probably 10 miles, of the entire county.
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cottage was great, it's certainly one of the cleanest I've ever stayed in!!! will definitely be back at some point, the location is absolutely spot on for where we need to be. thank you 😊
August 2022
We had a really lovely stay for the weekend in this beautiful cottage. Lovely location, excellent walk suggested to us by David who could not have been more accommodating or friendly, even when we did accidentally invade the wrong drive on our arrival. The cottage is beautifully presented with everything you could need. Will definitely look to book again should we be back in York.
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Massive thank you for the lovely stay and for sorting the toilet so quickly! The walk suggested was really great. We’ll definitely look to book again should we be back in York. Thank you, Nicky and Chris
July 2022
Fairfax cottage is a real gem! The cottage is clean, spacious and very well-equipped. The beds were very comfortable! It also has a beautiful (fenced) garden and there are fields with sheep on both sides of the cottage. Its location is perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Moors, the Howardian hills and the coast line. David was a perfect host!
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Dear David, We would like to thank you once more for our wonderful stay. Your cottage is really an amazing place! Have a nice summer! All the best, Derek and Elsemieke
July 2022
We had an excellent trip and I will be returning 100%. Ideal for a quiet family break. David was brilliant at information on local places to visit and really helpful for any other requirements. Would highly recommend.
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Thanks for having us David. We had an excellent trip and I will be returning 100%. Thank you for all your help and assistance. Much appreciated. Sam.
July 2022
Great and surprisingly spacious house, one of the other reviews mentions being close to a main road. It's 100m away, so close is a relative term, we were not disturbed by it at all. Loved the location, the modern renovation including shower and kitchen.
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Really enjoyed our stay, the house was lovely. Plenty of space, nicely decorated and we appreciated the tea, coffee and biscuits being there and the friendly personal welcome
June 2022
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location- we had a lovely stay. Very well equipped with everything you need.
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Absolutely lovely cottage - we had a fabulous stay thank you
May 2022
A gorgeous cosy cottage surrounded by stunning views!
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We had a lovely time staying in your gorgeous cottage and it perfectly suited our needs for the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed the wedding, and were very grateful to you for allowing us a later than normal check out. You are based in a truly beautiful part of the U.K. and my husband and I would love to come back to stay in order to do a little more exploring.
May 2022
We had a great time staying in Brandsby! The area was beautiful. Cottage was cosy. Beds were comfortable. And after we accidentally left some items, David was very helpful in returning them to us!
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Thanks again David! Great cottage to stay in!
May 2022
A lovely cottage with beautiful little garden to enjoy and wonderful views. The cottage is well equipped and spacious. We had an enjoyable stay and hope to return to the area in future.
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Thanks for a lovely stay David
May 2022
A beautiful cottage, even nicer than the photos! We had a lovely week here and couldn't have asked for any more. David was the perfect host making great suggestions for local pubs.
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Thank you for our recent visit it's a beautiful cottage and just what we needed for our stay.
April 2022
A beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet spot. We ara family of 4, with 2 kids aged 9 & 7. They enjoyed having a bedroom each rather than sharing and loved playing in the beautiful garden. The house is lovely and has clearly had a major upgrade recently; we can't fault it. The owners, David and Pam, are great. We were met with a smile on arrival and David popped by a couple of times to check we were OK. As a result, we felt well looked after, without ever feeling crowded. It's a lovely peaceful cottage in a beautiful location. We loved it. Highly recommended. Guy, Cornwall.
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Hi David. We had a great stay in your lovely cottage. Your light touch was spot on: a warm welcome and popping by occasionally. We felt looked after without being crowded, thank you! A couple of fairly trivial suggestions, which we would have found useful ( but lack of which was certainly no big deal!) are: a clothes airer to hang out laundry that can't go into the dryer, a baking tray and / or pizza tray would handy and, finally, a couple of large coffee mugs would have had plenty of use. That may just be us though, as we love a giant coffee to start the day! Thanks again, Guy
April 2022
Lovely cottage, it has everything you need. Brilliant communication with owner, they have a website with lots of useful local information.
April 2022
Highly recommended. Great host, clean cosy cottage with everything you'll need. Beautiful location. You won't be disappointed
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Hi David. We'd just like to thank you for letting us stay in your cottage. It was perfect and in beautiful surroundings. The only issue was we wished we'd booked for longer. Thanks again Adrian and family
April 2022
Great place to stay in ! Warm house and fully equipped with everything we needed !
April 2022
David was a perfect host across the board, with awesome communication throughout. The property itself is lovely inside, is in a beautiful location with nice local pubs and restaurants. we were attending a wedding and david helped out with taxi services and even allowed a slightly delayed checkout the next morning. would stay again!
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thank you so much for our stay - perfect host and beautiful location! if ever down your way again, we would certainly stay again. and thanks again for allowing us an extra few hours to sort our hangover! only small minor thing would be to have some shampoo available.. but maybe can’t due to covid! we were all clumsy and forgot it (which is totally our fault and not an ‘expectation’ but always welcomed in case you get forgetful guest like us again!
April 2022
Again a great stay, David is very helpful. Nothing to complain.
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Dave, thank you again!
February 2022
gorgeous cottage, clean and had everything we needed, surrounded by beautiful countryside - will definitely be back!
February 2022
We have really enjoyed the house. The place is great, well located and really cosy. Looking forward to seeing David and Pam again soon
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Thank you for these days!! We have really enjoyed the house. The place is great, well located and really cosy. Looking forward to seeing you again soon
February 2022
A beautiful, homely and welcoming cottage in a peaceful location. Lovely walks all around and picturesque villages. Would definitely return to rest and relax.
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Good evening David. Many thanks again for your hospitality. It was a great few days Best regards Julie
January 2022
Fabulous cottage, spotlessly clean with everything you need in an ideal location. David could not be more helpful and friendly. What more can I say, book it!
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Thanks so much David, we had a fabulous Christmas in your cottage. Absolutely 5 star!
December 2021
Everything was great. The cottage is a real gem. It's very cosy, comfortabe and warm. David is also a great host. I can recommend him to other guests!
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David, really thank you for your cooperation!
December 2021
We arrived in York and were very pleasently suprised as to how beautiful the cottage was as well as the surrounding area. It was well furnished with a brilliant shower and all the comfort and style you could hope for, we were kept very warm and cosy and will be visiting again for sure. David was a great host, popped in when we arrived to answer any questions we may have had about the local area, and even left some biscuits for when we arrived. Thanks
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Thanks for accommodating us over the weekend, we thoroughly enjoyed it and your cottage is amazing. Im sure well be back at some point. Thanks David
December 2021
A great place with a lovely vibe. Near to York and great places to eat. Lovely and warm with a great view from all aspects. Lovely hosts.
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Thsnks for the check-ins and the kind offer made
November 2021
Fairfax Cottage is a fantastic place to stay. Everything you could need in the Cottage, which was warm and cosy. Tastefully decorated with great cooking facilities. Close to York, the Dales and North York Moors. David is a wonderful host.
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Hi David, thank you for our lovely stay in Fairfax. You have thought of everything, it was perfect. Love all the new decor.
November 2021
Really lovely cottage, immaculately clean and great location. Friendly hosts. Will definitely revisit again.
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Really loved the cottage. We will definitely stay again! Thank you
November 2021
Nice and cosy place good location, great stay
November 2021
This is a lovely place. You will be well looked after by the host, David. The place was spacious and immaculate. The beds are also very comfy ensuring a great nights sleep.
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Thank you very much David for your lovey place and hospitality. We absolutely loved our stay albeit short. The place was immaculate and really cosy. The beds were also very comfortable and we all slept well. If we decide to head back to York anytime, I’ll definitely be looking for your place. Thanks again.
November 2021
David’s place is a great little cottage for exploring the Howardian Hills and York - it’s clean, cosy and in a pretty and quiet location. Would thoroughly recommend.
October 2021
We had a fantastic week. The cottage was wonderfully cosy and beautifully presented. David’s welcome was very warm, making sure we had everything we needed, and he was a great host, ensuring he was on hand to help if we had any questions or needed anything. It’s in a beautiful location and a great jumping off point to explore Yorkshire - with some great local pubs nearby!! Thanks again
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Thanks so much for our stay - the cottage and location were beautiful and you made us feel very welcome. We had a fantastic week - all the best, Mel and Alex
October 2021
A wonderful cottage in a great location. David, the host, couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Highly recommend this to others who want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and a calm and peaceful retreat.
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David, we had a lovely stay, your cottage was just what we needed and we will definitely visit again, maybe with friends in the adjoining cottage too! thank you!
October 2021
A gorgeous cottage, superbly kitted out , comfortable, homely and cozy. David looked after us very well with a welcome and suggestions of where to go and find what we were looking for. highly recommend this super cottage.
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I stayed at Fairfax cottage with 3 friends for a few nights. The place was absolutely spotless and David was so helpful. He made sure to check we’d settled in ok and lent us some local maps and walking routes. It was lovely to stay somewhere so peaceful. Would recommend David’s place to anyone staying in the area!
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Thanks so much for a lovely stay and all your guidance!
David is friendly, easy to communicate with and always respond to enquiries timely. The house is clean, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The furnishing is bright and cozy yet parts of it leaves a historic touch. It's located in a tranquil countryside, you can have leisure walks nearby, or it's good as a base to explore the bigger North York Moors.
October 2021
Lovely comfortable, cosy cottage in great location.
October 2021
Lovely semi detached cottage set in the farmland scenery. Really friendly hosts who own the nicest dog ever. There’s a little mini stall on the road towards there which sells fresh bread which is handy. If you need more bits then Easingwold has lots to offer. Tesco delivery found their way there no problem.
October 2021
David is a great host. Cottage was immaculate and well maintained. We wanted to walk and David provided us with a great range of maps and was very friendly. The rooms of the cottage were all a good size. I’m 6ft plus had to duck a fraction, but didn’t bump my head the whole week so not an issue. Easy to park and a nice garden. Not David’s fault but the road near the cottage is quite busy and not that great to walk along other than that all good
September 2021
David's Cottage was exactly as described. Very clean. Well fitted out. Everything we needed. Lovely garden. New kitchen and bathroom. Lounge very comfortable. Area is outstandingly beautiful. David is very friendly and helpful. There if you need advice. A top place to stay. Chris
September 2021
A very comfortable couple of nights stay in a beautiful part of the world. Host very friendly and helpful. Well equipped, clean and cosy with a lovely garden.
September 2021
Great cottage, very clean and well looked after. Good base for our trips to York and the coast.
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thanks for a great week in your cottage, very tranquil and just the job to chill out. the dogs enjoyed it too.
September 2021
Chomeley is a charming, comfortable, relaxing cottage. It’s rural location belies how accessible it is to a host of attractions, beautiful villages and of course York. It was great to be able to drive there on “B” roads, enjoying the views and still only taking around 25 minutes. Our hosts were welcoming, informative and accessible without being intrusive. A wealth of local knowledge worth tapping in to. The cottage was immaculate, not lacking in any amenities or equipment that we could identify. Lovely spacious kitchen, lounge, bedrooms and to end our sunny days, sitting in the garden enjoying bird song and sheep bleating was wonderful. I only feel guilty that we spent more time being tourists and less time simply enjoying being in the cottage but it really was a delight. Thanks again Pam and David, only wish we could have stayed another week. Thoroughly recommend dinner at The Durham Ox in Crakye.........for those with a hearty appetite! Top tip if you’re a blue badge holder. Parking in York is free.
September 2021
Lovely, cosy and very clean cottage, nive outlook, great location for many places to visit, so many pretty villages to check out. Overall great place to stay highly recommend.
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Thank you for a lovely welcome, tips and local information, loved the cottages. May book again next year.
September 2021
Fairfax is a lovely holiday cottage in the beautiful Howardian hills. A great base for exploring the North York Moors
August 2021
Definitely recommend! We stayed in Chomeley cottage at Warren House farm and it was absolutely perfect. Easy check in and David was a great host. The cottage is very comfortable and clean with all you need for a great stay. Great location for exploring Yorkshire.
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We had an amazing week away and the cottage was a perfect place to stay, thank you. Everything was comfortable and well looked after. I will definitely recommend you to our friends. Best wishes, Carolyn x
August 2021
Beautiful clean cottage, idyllic location.
August 2021
A lovely cottage with everything one could need in a lovely area.
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Thanks for a lovely stay.
August 2021
Felt like home from the moment we walked in. Lovely cottage and so peaceful and restful. The only sounds were the sheep in the surrounding fields. The cottage was equipped with everything you need if you decide to stay in and cook. Our host was very helpful and David suggested some beautiful walks in the local area. All in all highly recommended.
August 2021
A lovely place to stay and ideal for exploring the North Yorkshire coast, Howardian Hills and places of interest such as York, Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks ( a huge hit with our kids!). David was very welcoming and helpful with suggestions on where to go and allowing us a last minute extra person. The girls loved bottle feeding the lamb! The house was clean, adequately supplied with crockery and cooking items etc. and the beds comfortable. Would highly recommend as a place to stay and would return if ever back in North Yorkshire. Thank you David for a wonderful week!
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We have had such a lovely week. Thank you for allowing the girls to feed the lamb. Will recommend to others as your location is ideal for exploring the area.
August 2021
A charming cottage with its own garden in a rural setting. Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Good for exploring the countryside. A range of places around half an hour away eg Helmsley, Byland Abbey, Sutton Bank and the White Horse. Just over an hour to the coast. Friendly and helpful host. Recommended.
July 2021
We loved staying in Fairfax. Meticulously clean and very comfortable, it was a great base to explore the area: we had a fantastic time at the National Centre for Birds of Prey in Helmsley and the kids loved the boats, adventure playground and miniature train in Newby Hall's lush gardens. The bathroom and kitchen in the cottage have had a refurb recently - all sparkling new - but also with everything you could need. We had fantastic weather so sitting outside on the patio in the sun enjoying the flowers in the garden was a real treat too. We hope we get the chance to stay again!
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Thanks for the walk recommendation David. We had a lovely week and the cottage was perfect. Helen
July 2021
What a great pleasure to find a great host and a lovely place for our family stay after a year of lockdown. The kitchen and bathroom are completely new , we were the first guests after the refurbishment. David is a real nice host , very easy to communicate with. We were his second French guest in 35 years. Hope we won’t be the last one cause it’s really a gem in nature.
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Thanks again for hosting us, this has been a great discovery and restful time In family. Emma really enjoyed feeding your baby sheep :)
July 2021
Lovely cosy wee cottage set in a quiet area. Perfect base for visiting local attractions. Owner was kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend.
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Lovely cosy wee cottage set in a quiet area. Perfect base for visiting local attractions. Owner was kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend.
July 2021
We had a lovely time at the cottage. Its an ideal place to stay if you have kids, plenty of space for them to run around and have fun. The house was clean, well equipped and in a great location.
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Thanks David, we had a lovely time!
July 2021