Braecote

Coxwold, Yorkshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1347 868326
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£100
per night
£675
per week

In the ancient Yorkshire village of Coxwold, a delightful little cottage with a cosy wood-burner, a peaceful garden and a pub nearby

Bed

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

£100 per night

£675 per week

The Experience

A 19th-century cottage for two in a postcard-perfect Yorkshire village. Home to Shandy Hall, once inhabited by Laurence Sterne, Coxwold has an impressive literary pedigree. A medieval church perches on top of the hill and stone-built cottages run down to tearooms at the bottom. Halfway along is single-storey Braecote, just a short stroll from the cosy Fauconberg Arms pub. Park at the back of the cottage, then step through the door into a sunny kitchen diner. Delightful owner Sarah has done a top-notch renovation job on this old estate worker’s cottage, transforming it into a peaceful country bolthole. Inside, it’s quite a tardis, with a charming blend of contemporary and vintage style. Curl up in front of the wood-burner in the snug sitting room; prepare a romantic supper in the neat modern kitchen. Delicious welcome goodies include scones or locally made biscuits. Sleep in a king-size bed in a calm room overlooking the Hambleton Hills. On sunny days, enjoy breakfast in the pretty garden. Walkers are well placed for the Moors and Dales, history lovers can stroll to Newburgh Priory and Byland Abbey.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
£100
Weekly price
£675
1 Cottage for 2
£1001 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 4 nights in high season.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 2.5 miles.

Reviews

My wife and I have just spent the most wonderful week you can imagine in the very pretty and spotlessly clean "Braecote Cottage" in Coxwold North Yorkshire. The cottage belongs to Sarah & Ian Harper, a lovely couple whose attention to detail in regard to comfort & cleanliness is second to none, also that must be mentioned is that everything is supplied that is necessary to make your holiday away from home completely trouble free, just hop in the car, pack the basic necessities and head off, all the necessary "bits and bobs" will be there in the cottage on arrival. We promise you will enjoy.

John, Port Macquarie

Great cottage. We had a wonderful 4 day break. The cottage has been splendidly refurbished to very high standards, spotlessly clean, big fluffy towels, a very well equipped kitchen with quality utensils, comfortable living room with 2 quality sofa’s, and large king size bed with fluffy pillows. First class. We hope to go back in either the autumn or winter. We spent our time cycling the local roads and the nearby cycling tracks at Sutton Bank National Park Centre. The local pub served a good choice of beers and the food was excellent.

Henry, Whitehaven

I spent 3 nights at Braecote and they were wonderful. The owner's care and consideration to ensure that her guests have a pleasant experience is superb. I can't find enough superlatives to describe this property. Not only is every room equipped with everything you might need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay, but Sarah also adds lovely touches such as a welcome vase of flowers, and gifts of goodies including apple juice and biscuits. Coxwold is an excellent base for exploring the North York Moors and environs. I hope that I shall return for an inspirational stay.

Jennifer, Liverpool, UK

We had a wonderful week-long stay at Braecote. It's a beautiful cottage in a lovely village, with a good pub just a short stroll away. Sarah is a very helpful host, leaving essentials such as milk and tea, along with some non-essential goodies! We would happily stay again; highly recommended.

Stewart, Cambridge

Braecote is perfectly situated for walking in this stunningly beautiful part of Yorkshire. There are many circular walks, from short strolls to all day hikes without having to use your car. Being just 2 or 3 miles from the Michelin starred Black Swan is another good reason to choose Braecote. The cottage is well equipped, spacious for two people and good value for money. My wife and I would highly recommend a few nights in Braecote.

Brian, Hull

We booked for a week in Braecote last week, and were delighted to find an extremely well equipped and tastefully appointed cottage in the heart of a very pretty village. Sarah and Ian had even left coffee/tea, eggs, a beer, local apple juice.. Coming from London we needed to relax and much enjoyed exploring the local area, as well as walks further afield. Great pub across the road. Highly recommended.

Peter, London

Braecote is the perfect country cottage. It is stylish, immaculate, especially cosy with the wood burner, has a well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and beautiful linen, and a lovely sunny garden. We have just returned from our seventh visit and look forward to going back again in the spring. It really is a joy to stay there where we feel totally at peace, can unwind, read, potter, walk the surrounding lanes, cook for ourselves or eat out in one of the many great pubs and restaurants roundabout, and visit any number of interesting towns and villages in that lovely part of North Yorkshire

Pauline, Kendal

We thoroughly enjoyed our few days in this immaculate and very comfortable cottage. Coxwold is an ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the highlight of our stay was a walk from Helmsley to the spectacular ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. We are looking forward to returning to explore further.

Margaret, Bognor Regis

A delightful cottage, very well appointed and ideal for a quiet break. Wish we could have stayed longer - for ever?! And it's so convenient for the Black Swan at Oldstead!

Andrew, Shipston on Stour

Lovely accommodation and a first class base from which to explore everything North Yorkshire has to offer. Sarah has thought of everything in the cottage and the place is immaculate. We thoroughly recommend this gem.

Chris, Surrey

Braecote was the perfect cottage for a weekend break. Comfortable and cosy, stylish and well equipped it was a great place for exploring the area with the Fauconberg Arms just across the road for good food and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Roslyn, Cumbria

Braecote was one of the very best we have stayed in. So clean and well furnished that we felt as if we were the first guests. And Sarah had thought of everything we might need including a welcome pack and some logs for the stove. Our only small suggestion is that an extra light in the living room would have made it easier to read without having to put the main light on. Good bar food and a warm welcome at the Fauconberg Arms across the road.

Terry, Ipswich

Love love loved this little bolt hole! We had a gorgeous 3 days in a beautifully detailed cottage. We were inspired to cook, walk, read in front of the fire, walk to the lovely local pub where we made instant friends. The bed was comfy (so important) and the kitchen perfectly equipped for what we needed. This is certainly a place to go to recoup yourself.

Alison, Hebden Bridge

Pretty cottage situated in a lovely Yorkshire village within striking distance of York. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and fitted out with everything you need. Tastefully furnished. It looked well loved and cared for!

Pam, Guildford

We agree with all the previous guests' feedback - this Cottage is faultless and is the best accommodation by far. We always book with Sawdays.

Marilyn, Bath

We had 14 beautiful days in Yorkshire in a lovely and cosy holiday cottage. We really can commend Breacote. The house is equipped with all you need for a pleasant stay. We felt like home there. PS. Thanks a lot for the warm welcome, especially the sweet smelling flowers

Astrid, Aachen

Braecote is a perfect cottage to unwind in - simple yet stylish, comfortable, very well equipped with enormous care and attention to detail put into it by the owners. A lovely sunny garden for al fresco dining and a cosy woodburner for relaxing evenings. Interesting artwork, maps, guide books, good novels and a great kitchen to cook and eat in. There are lovely walks from the door, lots of interesting places to visit nearby and no shortage of excellent cafes and restaurants in the area. A perfectly beautiful cottage and location and a perfect holiday. We look forward to going back there.

Pauline, Kendal

We couldn't fault this cottage. Very comfortable and it was clear that a lot of thought had gone into making it an easy place to while away a few days in peace. Decor spotless and facilities excellent. I have already recommended the cottage and Sawday's (who we hadn't used before) to friends.

Andrew, Whitley Bay

Having just spent 5 nights at his delightful cottage I would not hesitate to reccomend it. The owners have thought of everything and the cottage is beautifully equipped. From top quality bedding and towels through to even leaving the wood burner prepared and ready to light, this cottage is charming, cosy and comfortable. All the fixtures and fittings are good quality and the place was immaculate and very warm. I can't wait to go back!

Jo, Vale

My wife and I have just returned from the most wonderful weeks holiday at "Braecote cottage" in Coxwold N. Yorkshire owned by the most obliging & accommodating couple of Sarah & Ian Harper. Firstly let me tell you about the spotlessly clean Cottage, it is truly a home away from home, decorated with very comfortable high end furnishings and fitted out with every conceivable appliance you will need for a self catering stay. In the village there is a great Pub, lovely Tea rooms manicured gardens and some of the nicest people in the UK, add this all together and you have one beautiful destination

John, Grenfell NSW, AUSTRALIA

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Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Sarah Harper

  • Coxwold is one of the prettiest villages in North Yorkshire, and right on the edge of The North York Moors National Park. It’s just over an hour’s drive to Whitby and Scarborough and the quaint villages of Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes.
  • The Michelin starred Black Swan and the Abbey Inn are close by. Chef Tommy Banks and his team grow and forage a wonderful range of ingredients to produce unique seasonal menus. If you don't have a reservation you can order a food box ahead of your stay.
  • Spend time exploring the medieval city of York, the spa town of Harrogate, Ripon with its stunning cathedral and picturesque Knaresborough overlooking the river. The market towns of Helmsley and Malton (our northern foodie capital) are a short drive away.
  • Great walks and stunning scenery; climb to the top of the White Horse at Kilburn & soak up the views over the vale of York. Cyclist will love the winding roads or head off to explore the moors cycle trails. More adventure? Book a flight in a glider.
  • The area is steeped in history: Newburgh Prior, Byland Abbey and Shandy Hall are on your doorstep, Castle Howard, Duncombe Park, Helmsley Castle and Rievaulx Abbey and Fountains Abbey are a short drive away.
  • We're close to the market towns Easingwold with its Georgian architecture, cobbled square, independent shops and pubs and Thirsk, once home to Yorkshire's most famous author and vet James Herriot.