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Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.

Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. Located just on the edge of the NYM.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Aga, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Slipper Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Study: Galleried,. Oil central heating (underfloor in bathrooms), electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair. . Enclosed lawned garden with courtyard, patio, summerhouse, patio and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking.. Dating from the early 1900s, and formerly a reading room, this detached holiday property has been sympathetically restored with beautiful beams, exposed stonework, stone and oak floors, glass hallway and sumptuous furnishings and fabrics. Thimbleby village is on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, with a wealth of interesting walks and mountain bike trails through spectacular moorland. Visit York, Helmsley, Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey. Cod Beck Reservoir nearby. Shops and pubs 1 mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Thimbleby, near Osmotherley

What's nearby

  • Cod Beck Reservoir - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mount Grace Priory - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • World of James Herriot - 11 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Romanby Golf and Country Club - 15 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre - 20 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Yarm Station - 13 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fleece Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tickle Toby Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tomahawk Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from North York Moors National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cod Beck Reservoir and Mount Grace Priory. Swainby Village Hall and Ashlands Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Very nice property but starting to look a little bit tired now; no real problems, just minor things
Very nice property but starting to look a little bit tired now; no real problems, just minor things that stop it from getting full marks e.g. the handle to the main door dropped off. If you like peace and quite, it's a great option although there aren't a lot of facilities in Thimbleby itself. The Old Reading Room has a good foosball table - take plenty of 50p pieces if you want to play. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

A unique house in a beautiful spot.
A unique house in a beautiful spot. Very comfortable and plenty of room to spread out. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

The Old Reading Room is a charming conversion in a very small village.
The Old Reading Room is a charming conversion in a very small village. It is well placed for walking the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of coastal or Yorkshire attractions by car. A drive into Northallerton is necessary to get provisions but the neighbouring village of Osmotherley has several pubs, a fish and chip shop and a small general store. The house itself is generally very comfortable with a great kitchen/living area. The wood burner is great on a cold evening and belts out the heat, and the Aga provides a cosy warmth during the day. The patio area is larrge and great for alfresco eating with a lovely view of the garden. The small bedroom and bed is more suitable for a child and the mattress was uncomfortable. The ensuite would benefit from a proper shower and the main bathroom needs a new shower. Overall, a lovely stay for us all. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Lovely place, beautifully done out: only improvement would be a few more cooking utensils (small pan
Lovely place, beautifully done out: only improvement would be a few more cooking utensils (small pans etc)... Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Allan

We loved the Old Reading Room - exactly the venue we wanted for a family weekend away.
We loved the Old Reading Room - exactly the venue we wanted for a family weekend away. Well appointed and comfortable - we would definitely recommend and would stay there again. Only slight niggle was that some of the cleaning could be better - there obviously hadn't been a hoover under the bed for a while - or it would have picked up the socks that someone had left there !
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8/10 Good

Noel

A large number (~20) bulbs were blown and the property is quite dark in places, although well equipp
A large number (~20) bulbs were blown and the property is quite dark in places, although well equipped (could do with a non-stick frying pan). The house instructions could do with updating, for example the advertised incoming only phone is not there. The property, at which we have stayed several times over a number of years needs some TLC. For example the gates into the garden are rotting and the door to the courtyard sticks. The TV instructions could be more than just a scribbled note! It was nice that there were some provisions provided to start with. The en-suite bath plug was not connected to chain or bath and it was difficult to get the plug out after a bath. Great property and location for the North Yorkshire Moors and surrounding area.
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10/10 Excellent

We loved it there .
We loved it there . Beautiful accommodation. Only problem is aga makes house very hot and there were lots of flies ( but you are in the country ) so worth taking something for that . Patio area needs some attention gardening wise but garden itself is beautiful, fantastic views . Would highly recommend this property xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

A spacious, lovely cottage in a beautiful and tranquil location.
A spacious, lovely cottage in a beautiful and tranquil location.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

What an amazing place with lots of space … the house was light and airy and has some lovely featur
What an amazing place with lots of space … the house was light and airy and has some lovely features … a few things need updating though like the tv and freeview box for when the weather is bad … we invested £5.99 on an ethernet cable (Amazon Prime) so we could enjoy some boxsets on iPlayer when it rained. The peacocks, bunnies, hedgehog and chicken were a lovely distraction … we bought some food for all and enjoyed them visiting the garden. It was also lovely to see the cows in the next field. All in all it was a wonderful, restful week :)
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

perfect setting, magnificent kitchen, house very well equipped.
perfect setting, magnificent kitchen, house very well equipped. Even wiht bad weather a joy to live in . an absolute dream wiht the sun shining. one of the best cottages we ever had
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

A real find with a quirky layout.
A real find with a quirky layout. Comfortable, clean and fully equipped.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Fabulous cottage.
Fabulous cottage. A real home from home. Aga kept us cosy and was easy to use. Nice to have a log stove as we were unfortunate with the weather. Very comfortable and well appointed.