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Elegant Accommodation: Bellwether in York offers a 5-star holiday home experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. The property features one bedroom and one bathroom, ensuring comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and dining area. Guests can relax in the seating area with a fireplace or take a shower in the bathroom. Convenient Location: Located 63 km from Teesside International Airport, Bellwether is close to attractions such as Flamingo Land Theme Park (20 km), York Minster (39 km), and York Railway Station (40 km). Cycling enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area. Highly Rated by Guests: Bellwether receives high ratings from guests for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eve
    Spain Spain
    Simply beautiful, calm, quiet, and relaxed. It's close enough to Helmsley, a picturesque village, just a couple of minutes away, but far enough to avoid the many visitors drawn there. For me, it was the proximity to the NCBP as I was attending the...
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the perfect little shepherds and has everything you need for a few days away and a break from it all. The view from the hut is beautiful and the outside space is also just lovely. I really enjoy spending time in Yorkshire and this area...
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the 2nd time I've stayed at Bellwether and it won't be the last time, which says it all. Amazing place, great view, great peaceful location but so close to Helmsley, and really friendly hosts.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    everything we could have needed in accommodation. owner thought of everything. would definitely have a return visit.
  • Matt
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about this place, as did my 6 year old. Such a peaceful location and really close to the village of Helmsley where there were nice shops and restaurants. Had everything we needed and more, along with some nice welcome touches...
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host was very welcoming and very lovely during our stay. The property itself is cosy, comfy and very clean. The parking was secure and private. Would highly recommend.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was an amazing place to spend a few days away from it all. Bellwether is a beautiful shepherds hut in a lovely location with unbelievable views and surrounded by wildlife. It is also super cute inside and everything has been done to such a...
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy and functional, everything you need. Loved the log burner, chimnea outside with BBQ to use. There was also some lovely goats as neighbours ☺️ we will definitely return ❤️
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The welcome pack was a nice touch with crisps, marshmallows to toast, tea and coffee, milk and juice. Amazing views over fields and hills, and watching hares a few metres away. The resident sheep and its goat friends behind the hut. Very friendly...
  • Kat
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the hut is well kitted out and ready for everyone. Everything is clean & Fiona was lovely. The view, area and village were all perfect. We'll definitely be back!

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,407 reviews from 20935 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Bellwether is a detached shepherd’s hut situated on the outskirts of the market town of Helmsley. This open-plan, studio-style property houses a double bed, a dining area and a well-equipped kitchen, sleeping up to two people. The interior is completed by a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Outside, there is off-road parking for two cars and a garden with a lawn and table and chairs. Bellwether is a superb retreat for couple looking to explore this part of Yorkshire. Please note this property accepts bookings with a minimum of 2 nights.

Neighbourhood information

Helmsley is a market town situated at the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park and houses a number of houses, hotels and shops. Within the town you will also find a 12th-century castle and English Heritage’s Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard are close by. Within the surrounding area you will find superb walks with Cleveland Way starting in Helmsley.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Bellwether takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.