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Woodend

Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Spacious bungalow where you can enjoy scenic walks and immerse yourself in the peaceful landscape
  • Get cosy on chillier nights warmed by the heat of the wood burner
  • Dine alfresco in the large garden overlooking the fishing ponds, perfect for enjoying the evening sun
Property code: 91245

Discover the charm of this single-storey, detached cottage set on the edge of a premier fishing complex in the tranquil rural village of Sessay. With a wonderfully sociable kitchen diner and a crackling wood burner in the cosy lounge, enjoy a memorable gathering of friends or family at this warm and welcoming home.

Step inside into a convenient vestibule, perfect for storing muddy boots and coats after a countryside ramble. Enter the generously proportioned kitchen/diner, flooded with natural light, where you can prepare leisurely meals with your loved ones. The well-equipped kitchen is ideal for whipping up hearty family feasts, while the dining area sets the scene for holiday planning sessions or lively board games. Relax in the delightful south-facing lounge, bathed in sunlight throughout the day, and unwind on the comfortable sofas beside the warmth of the wood burner while enjoying entertainment on the Smart TV. After a day of adventure, indulge in a relaxing soak in the bath or freshen up in the walk-in shower before retiring to one of the three beautifully appointed bedrooms: two super-king-sized (one of which can be configured as a twin upon request) and a twin room (convertible to a super-king-size upon request). Completing the accommodation is a convenient cloakroom. Outside, the property boasts a rear garden for basking in the sunshine with a morning coffee. Additionally, the fishing complex boasts ten lakes with over 400 pegs, a cafe, and a well-stocked tackle shop, providing ample opportunities for fishing enthusiasts to indulge their passion.

With the North York Moors National Park to the east and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west, endless adventures await within easy reach. Nearby Thirsk (6 miles) boasts a picturesque marketplace, elegant Georgian architecture, and an array of excellent pubs, shops, and restaurants. For a change of scenery, visit the cathedral city of York (21 miles), where its historic streets are lined with beautiful buildings housing pubs, shops, cafes, and restaurants.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size, 1 super-king-size (zip and link, can be made into twins on request), 1 twin (zip and link, can be made into a super-king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric hob/oven, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave and Krups Dulce Gusto coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (basket of logs provided)
  • 2 Smart TVs
  • Rear patio garden with outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking for 3 cars
  • Owner’s fishing ponds next door - enquire separately - will need to provide own equipment, specialist equipment required for specimen lake
  • Pub 3 miles, shop 6.5 miles, cafe and tackle shop on site
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Roslyn 23rd August 2024

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Fantastic place to stay and would happily return. Lovely property. Loved watching the squirrels walking across the garden fence. Ideal place to stay while exploring the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.

Reviewed by David 9th August 2024

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Great location Well kept house Thoroughly enjoyed our stay Great enclosed garden for the dogs

Reviewed by Amanda 2nd August 2024

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Perfect cottage and location for a fishing holiday.

Reviewed by clive 28th June 2024

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good location and lovely property

Reviewed by John 17th June 2024

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We had a lovely three days in nice weather. Great location. Very comfortable. Access from outside was an issue with a wheelchair, but plenty of room inside. We would recommend and rebook.

Reviewed by Kenneth 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Shane 24th May 2024

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What a wonderful house and location! We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Woodend which was comfortable and ideally located to explore Yorkshire. Were sure to return.

Reviewed by Kevin 10th May 2024

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A lovely bungalow in a beautiful location. Great base for exploring the Yorkshire countryside and local castles, stately homes and the attractions of York. The bungalow provides attractive large rooms and lovely comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Jackie 15th April 2024

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Our second visit in 7 months and had a great time again. Brilliant for the dogs and lovely walks and pubs within a short drive. Sarah was very helpful and my husband really enjoyed the fishing.

Reviewed by Wendy 5th April 2024

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Great location. Fantastic for anglers with great access to the lakes . Also great garden for the dog. Plenty of space in the bungalow and very clean and comfortable beds and plenty of towels . Very clean . Thirsk is nearby and a good shopping from local produce to gift shops. Also a tourist information office . Sutton Bank is a must for hikers withRead more great tracks for a day out and plenty of benches to take in the views. Overall great location for days out! We had a lovely break away. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 29th March 2024

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We had a lovely family break in Sessay. The Cottage was beautiful and so relaxing. We made good use of the log burner and the garden was perfect for our threee dogs.

Reviewed by Amanda 15th March 2024

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We had a wonderful stay with family at Woodend it was very spacious and comfortable in a lovely quiet area

Reviewed by Kerry 30th December 2023

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Lovely space which was well equipped and modern. We had a lovely stay with our three dogs.

Reviewed by Yvonne 24th November 2023

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We stayed for a long weekend everything absolutely perfect would definitely book again everything is too high standard

Reviewed by Jackie 11th September 2023

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We had a really good week at Woodend. Very spacious accommodation, and the utility and porch area were great for sorting out our 3 dogs when returning from walks. The back gate in the fence was useful for access to the fishing ponds. Would be happy to book a return visit

Reviewed by Andre 8th September 2023

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Beautiful property lovely peaceful location. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Maureen 28th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lyndsey 15th August 2023

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Lovely clean and spacious bungalow ! Great garden which our dog loved , peaceful location but not too far from Thirsk and York. Would recommend !

Reviewed by Ronald 28th July 2023

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Neat tidy and clean and was very comfortable. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Jane 14th July 2023

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We arrived at the property on a wet and grey afternoon, the property looked so welcoming as lamps had been left on inside. The property was extremely comfortable and we immediately felt at home. The property had everything we needed for our 7 night stay, the garden was a good size for our 2 Labradors to run around and they also had a lovely break. Read moreThe cottage is a good base to explore nearby towns of Thirsk and York, both of which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would definitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd June 2023

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This is a great property. A large, clean, modern and well furnished bungalow with excellent WiFi. Access was easy to sort out with the friendly owners. Situated in a quiet village, yet close to all major routes to nearby tourist spots. There are lots of great eating pubs in the area and dogs welcome everywhere. I would recommend it for anyone with Read moremobility issuesplenty of room for wheelchair/walkerand families who need space. The property has lots of parking and well maintained gardens. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 16th June 2023

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The cottage is really beautiful and was very clean. The beds are very comfortable and the owner was happy to configure the singles into a double. Furniture in the lounge is of high quality and very comfortable.

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