Yew Tree Cottage

Yew Tree Cottage is a real find. It nestles in spacious grounds yet is in the centre of a picturesque village, enjoys a picture-perfect historic cottage exterior but also benefits from a sophisticated, sensitive, yet contemporary interior, and finally manages to be both luxurious for grown-ups and fun for little ones.... heavenly!

This cosy, 3-bedroom, country retreat has all the creature comforts guests will need, from roaring fires and comfy beds to thoughtful baby gear, a pretty enclosed garden and a friendly pub with a good reputation for food just a few yards away.

Recently refurbished, the owners have done away with chintz in the favour of contemporary heritage chic. The romantic, double-ended, clawfoot bath is bound to be a big hit with frazzled parents who'll love the luxury Aesop toiletries and the chance to wallow with a glass of wine and flickering candles whilst the tots are kept quietly entertained thanks to the plasma TV and handy selection of U-rated DVDs. Even cooking will seem less of a chore thanks to the luxury kitchen equipped with six burner Rangemaster, microwave, Belfast sink, solid oak worktops, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher and all the cooking implements one could need. Though when a lazy night is in order after a busy day exploring the many attractions nearby, families can head out to the Blacksmiths Arms just down the road which offers a good menu of well-priced, high quality meals as well as highly rated take-away fish and chips suppers during the week.

Accommodation Overview:

This sympathetically restored grade II listed, detached cottage offers plenty of space for both relaxing and entertaining. The luxurious kitchen complete with solid oak worktops, white shaker style units and a Belfast sink is state of the art with everything needed for whipping up a feast including a six burner Rangemaster hob, convection/fan oven, microwave, American style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, and range of cooking implements.

The dining room has been designed with entertaining in mind and is perfect for everything from family breakfasts to special occasions thanks to the large, solid oak, rectory dining table, open fire original beamed ceilings. The family living room is cosy and comfortable with several leather sofas, romantic wood-burning stove and widescreen TV with surround sound and a selection of parent and tot approved DVDs. On warm summer days the patio door leading to the garden can be opened allowing parents to relax inside or out with a book or a glass of wine whilst little ones roam free on the enclosed lawn. There is also a handy downstairs toilet with washbasin and lobby perfect for kicking off muddy boots.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms sleeping six guests plus infants. The master bedroom is a cosy room with a king size bed complete with luxury linen, beamed ceiling and 32 inch plasma TV with its own DVD player. The second bedroom has a double bed and beautiful views across the surrounding, open fields. The third bedroom doubles up as a recreation room with a comfortable pull out sofa-bed with luxury bed linen and a glass wall that can be slid open to make it an open space for entertaining. The bathroom is a real gem thanks to the traditional roll top, claw foot, bath, under floor heating, overhead shower and complimentary Aesop toiletries.

Outside there is an alfresco dining area with teak dining table and seating for six directly outside the patio doors from the living room and Weber gas grill BBQ perfect for summer cooking. The garden is fully lit allowing parents to extend their garden parties even when the tots are tucked up in bed and the sun has set, though families may choose to turn off the lights in order to enjoy a spot of star gazing in the clear country sky. Steps lead from the dining terrace to a small but perfectly formed lawn area ideal for tots to play. Please note there is well within in the garden however it is covered by a strong iron grate.

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For travellers in the know North Yorkshire is considered to be like picturesque parts of Devon, but without the crowds. There are cobbled streets, pretty cottages, great food, stunning coastline, plentiful heritage and beautiful scenery minus the tourists and summertime traffic.

Yew Tree cottage is set right in the heart of the countryside in the pretty village of Westow just 20 minutes from bustling York . Westow and the surrounding villages offer plenty of great places to dine out including the village pub; The Blacksmiths Arms which is reasonable in price and delicious in taste. The Jolly Farmer in Leavening is welcoming to families and well known for its real ale and good food. For a special treat the Market Place in Malton offers superb food and wine whilst The Star Inn in Harome offers Michelin star standards well worth hiring a babysitter for.

For days out, mini explorers will enjoy fossil hunting on the Jurassic beaches at Robin Hood’s Bay, whilst Harry Potter fans should take a visit to Hogsmead Station.Both, just a short drive away. For aspiring princesses and knights Hemsley castle is well worth a visit and is great after a family picnic on the nearby moors. For would-be vikings, a visit to York for the Jorvik Viking Centre is unforgettable, whilst parents will appreciate the great boutiques and bistros. There's also the famous York Minister of course.

The cottage's setting on the edge of Wolds and Moors makes for brilliant walking and horsriding country with many footpaths and riding stables nearby.

Fans of golf will be in their element with several great courses including Sandburn Hall and Malton and Norton Golf club, just a short drive away. Juniors will enjoy the York Golf range which offers state of the art driving range and all weather 9 hole putting course.

Nearest Medical Services: The nearest GP is in Malton 4.3 miles away.

testimonial scores:5:4:0:0

We recently had a little one and decided to take a short break. What a surprise ...

We recently had a little one and decided to take a short break. What a surprise - a beautifully decorated cottage, with all we could need stocked up in the kitchen, a welcome hamper, and cot, highchair and bits and bobs all set up ready for our arrival. We completely relaxed, and the pub just down the road was also a welcome find.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%

We really enjoyed our holiday and were very appreciate of the help and care take...

We really enjoyed our holiday and were very appreciate of the help and care taken by the owners. The property is gorgeous. But think it suits slightly older children (rather than toddlers).
Overall Experience Rating: 80%

Extremely well appointed and spacious cottage in a stunningly beautiful location...

Extremely well appointed and spacious cottage in a stunningly beautiful locationService was impeccable, from the excellent pre and post stay information emails to the staggeringly well stocked kitchen. It would be hard to find any fault at all with the cottage interior, and we were particularly impressed by the office facilities and enormous selection of games and Dvds. If pressed, we could only really complain that visiting in January meant making use of the pretty patio garden and BBQ was not really an option. To sum up, I'm generally a believer in the maxim that one gets what one pays for, and in this case that maxim certainly holds true - Yew Tree Cottage is everything you could hope a luxury country holiday cottage to be.

"Pure luxury, quality and tranquility."We had a fantastic stay at stunning Yew T...

"Pure luxury, quality and tranquility."We had a fantastic stay at stunning Yew Tree Cottage, Westow. The owner has thought of everything you could possibly need and so much effort has been put into creating the character and charm of the beautiful cottage. A great escape from reality, would highly recommend to anyone!! The booking process was also very straight forward and Natasha was so very helpful and informative. Thank you!!

We had a really lovely break. Everything was catered for - right down to kids co...

We had a really lovely break. Everything was catered for - right down to kids cot, highchair, great organic foods, kitchen herbs, olive oil, cook books, kids dvds and more.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%

A lovely retreat in a picturesque locationWe enjoyed a relaxing stay at the cott...

A lovely retreat in a picturesque locationWe enjoyed a relaxing stay at the cottage in July. Everything had been thought of which made arriving with a 2 year old easy. As a whole the cottage was very child friendly and we only needed to move a few items onto higher shelves. The cottage was an excellent centre for York as well as the Yorkshire coast. The extra preparations that were made for our stay such as the welcome hamper and pre ordered foods were also very much appreciated

LovelyThe cottage was just lovely and we wish that we could have stayed for long...

LovelyThe cottage was just lovely and we wish that we could have stayed for longer! It was very tastefully decorated, with extremely comfortable beds. What really made it a relaxing break were the finishing touches, such as our organic veg and fruit box,our order from the butchers which were there for our arrival and the fantastic complimentary toiletries.

Wonderful!Yew Tree Cottage is a fabulous place to stay. Cosy yet sophisticated w...

Wonderful!Yew Tree Cottage is a fabulous place to stay. Cosy yet sophisticated we and our 8-year-old and 11-year old kids throughly enjoyed our stay. We'll be back!

Home from HomeA lovely cottage, decorated and furnished to a high standard with ...

Home from HomeA lovely cottage, decorated and furnished to a high standard with everything you would need. Lots of nice touches, from the DVD library to candles in the bathroom and plenty of basics in the kitchen cupboards. The location is perfect, we enjoyed a day out in York and another in Helmsley & Rievualx abbey, and will definitely return to explore more of North Yorkshire. We treated ourselves to take-away fish & chips from the local pub on Saturday night in front of the fire - perfect!

Fantastic Family Retreat On our continued quest to explore all the corners of En...

Fantastic Family Retreat On our continued quest to explore all the corners of England and stay in charming and historic cottages, Yew Tree Cottage did not disappoint. On the contrary, we were so comfortably at home, we had a hard time leaving to explore the surroundings! On arrival the kitchen was stocked with organic vegetables and local meats, and we were tickled to find fresh milk on our doorstep in the morning. We spent the week cooking all these delicious foods, eating by candle light and roaring fires. Our two very young children felt at home as well, and every need we had for them was filled, from cot to highchair to laundry facilities. There are a great number of easy day trips to take with children and we steeped ourselves in the Christmas Spirit visiting manor houses and the streets of York

Fabulous in Every Way! My husband and I decided to have a break in Yorkshire wit...

Fabulous in Every Way! My husband and I decided to have a break in Yorkshire with our baby daughter. When we arrived we were absolutely delighted. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and was even better than the pictures! There was a lovely welcome basket provided and even a welcome message on the blackboard in the kitchen which made us feel very special! The cottage has everything you need whether you are in the kitchen using one of the many cookbooks/fancy a long and luxurious bath with candles and luxury bath products/enjoying a chilled night by the fire in front of a DVD. There are games and DVDs upstairs and even internet access so nothing has been left uncatered for. We had a highchair for the baby and there is also a travel cot if you need. We loved everything about this cottage and will be back!

Owner Profile

We welcome you to Yew Tree Cottage, our little piece of luxury from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. Our experience of interior design, an eye for detail, and love of the countryside has led us to the careful restoration of this cottage built in 1750. We've really enjoyed finding unique and interesting artefacts to add to the cottage and restoring it to make it one of the finest examples of country cottages in North Yorkshire.

You are relaxed from the minute you arrive. The fresh air, open fields and beautiful starry nights are a true slice of heaven! Add to that a beautiful cottage with the history, and the mod cons for complete indulgence.

For the little ones there are games to play and an extensive DVD Library, and for others theres WIFI and 2 computers for use. Plus the armour and other unique artefacts around the cottage add some intrigue and interest!