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Courtyard

Courtyard

Heated indoor pool

Heated indoor pool

Badger French Window

Badger French Window

Pheasant Living Room

Pheasant Living Room

Owl Living Room

Owl Living Room

Fox Living/Dining

Fox Living/Dining

Beaver open plan living room

Beaver open plan living room

Squirrel Living Room

Squirrel Living Room

Badger King Bedroom

Badger King Bedroom

Wren Bedroom

Wren Bedroom

Pheasant bathroom

Pheasant bathroom

Old Oak Cottages - typical view from cottages

Old Oak Cottages - typical view from cottages

Pheasant garden

Pheasant garden

Play Area

Play Area

Anyone for Tennis?

Anyone for Tennis?

View of the  White Horse from cottage garden

View of the White Horse from cottage garden

Knaresborough

Knaresborough

North Yorkshire Moors Visitor Centre

North Yorkshire Moors Visitor Centre

Helmsley

Helmsley

Walk on Sutton Bank

Walk on Sutton Bank

Courtyard

Courtyard

Heated indoor pool

Heated indoor pool

Badger French Window

Badger French Window

Pheasant Living Room

Pheasant Living Room

Owl Living Room

Owl Living Room

Fox Living/Dining

Fox Living/Dining

Beaver open plan living room

Beaver open plan living room

Squirrel Living Room

Squirrel Living Room

Badger King Bedroom

Badger King Bedroom

Wren Bedroom

Wren Bedroom

Pheasant bathroom

Pheasant bathroom

Old Oak Cottages - typical view from cottages

Old Oak Cottages - typical view from cottages

Pheasant garden

Pheasant garden

Play Area

Play Area

Anyone for Tennis?

Anyone for Tennis?

View of the  White Horse from cottage garden

View of the White Horse from cottage garden

Knaresborough

Knaresborough

North Yorkshire Moors Visitor Centre

North Yorkshire Moors Visitor Centre

Helmsley

Helmsley

Walk on Sutton Bank

Walk on Sutton Bank

Old Oak Cottages

Yorkshire, YO7 2BB

Luxury North Yorkshire cottages with indoor pool

  • Exclusive use of indoor heated pool
  • All weather tennis court, large play area
  • Several local excellent pubs and restaurants
  • Friendly resident owners on hand
  • Incredible location with superb views
  • Cots, highchairs and stair gates available

Awards

PC 4 star
PC 5 star
Quality in Tourism 4 Star Gold
Quality in Tourism 5 Star
Quality in Tourism 5 Star Gold
M1 Limited mobility: can climb a flight of stairs, but banisters or grip handles would make this easier
VisitEngland Rose Award 2018

Cottages

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From £420
  • Fox Open Plan Liiving
  • Fox Dining
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Fox King Bedroom
  • Fox King Bedroom En-Suite
  • Fox Twin Bedroom
  • Family Bathroom
  • Single bedroom
  • Courtyard
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Resident Ducks
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • Play Area
  • Trampoline
  • Typical view from Old Oak Cottages
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • The Friendly Hens
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • Danby Forest
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • River Ouse, York
  • York Minster

Fox at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
1 Dogs Welcome*

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 5Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2Bathrooms 2
Dines 6Dines 6
1 Dogs Welcome*1 Dogs Welcome*
From £380
  • Squirrel King Bedroom
  • Squirrel King Bed
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Squirrel Bedroom View
  • Squirrel King Bed
  • Squirrel Living Room
  • Squirrel Liiving Room
  • Kitchen/dining
  • Amazing views of the countryside
  • Large bathroom
  • Twin Bedroom
  • Large, sunny garden
  • Sunny courtyard
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Alfresco dining in the sun
  • Play Area
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • Trampoline
  • Aerial shot of Old Oak Cottages
  • Squirrel Cottage
  • The Friendly Hens
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Fountains Abbey
  • River Ouse, York
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway

Squirrel at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Dog Free Cottage

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 4Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
Dines 6Dines 6
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £590
  • Pheasant Living Room
  • Pheasant Kitchen
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Pheasant Living Room Patio doors
  • Pheasant King Bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Pheasant King Bedroom
  • Pheasant double Bedroom
  • Double en suite bathroom
  • Pheasant Cottage Twin Bedroom
  • Pheasant Twin Room En-Suite Bathroom
  • Pheasant Single Bedroom
  • Pheasant Cottage Staircase and Landing
  • Garden and seating area
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Play Area
  • Trampoline
  • Sunny courtyard
  • White horse and Sheep at Old Oak
  • The Friendly Hens
  • Front entrance
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Danby Forest
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • Walk on Sutton Bank

Pheasant at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Dog Free Cottage

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 7Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3Bathrooms 3
Dines 8Dines 8
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £500
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Beaver Cottage Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Beaver Cottage Living Room
  • Dining table
  • King-size bedroom with door to the patio
  • beaver family bathroom
  • Double bedroom
  • Shower room
  • Twin Room
  • Alfresco dining in the sun
  • Enjoy a quiet moment in the garden
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • Garden and patio with rattan furniture
  • Play Area
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Trampoline
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Sunny courtyard
  • The Friendly Hens
  • River Ouse, York
  • Danby Forest
  • Knaresborough
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • York Minster

Beaver at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Dog Free Cottage

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 6Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2Bathrooms 2
Dines 8Dines 8
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £380
  • Owl Cottage Living Room
  • Owl Kitchen, living,dining
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Owl lounge and dining room
  • Owl King Bedroom
  • Twin Room
  • Bathroom
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Play Area
  • Typical view from the cottages
  • Sunny courtyard
  • Trampoline
  • Resident Ducks
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • The Friendly Hens
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • York Minster
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Knaresborough
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • River Ouse, York
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Fountains Abbey

Owl at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
1 Dogs Welcome*

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 4Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
Dines 4Dines 4
1 Dogs Welcome*1 Dogs Welcome*
From £297
  • King-size bedroom
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Dining Table
  • Wren
  • Wren Bathroom
  • Sunny courtyard
  • Open plan living
  • King-size bedroom
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Typical view from cottages
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Courtyard View
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • Play Area
  • Resident Ducks
  • The Friendly Hens
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Fountains Abbey
  • Helmsley
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • Famous Bettys of York
  • York Minster

Wren at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
1 Dogs Welcome*

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 2Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
Dines 2Dines 2
1 Dogs Welcome*1 Dogs Welcome*
From £297
  • Living room
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Mouse King Bedroom
  • Bathroom
  • Dining table
  • Patio area
  • Aerial shot of Old Oak Cottages
  • The Friendly Hens
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • Typical view from cottages
  • Sunny courtyard
  • York Minster
  • Famous Bettys of York
  • Helmsley
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • River Ouse, York
  • Local Waterfall
  • Knaresborough
  • York Minster

Mouse at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
1 Dogs Welcome*

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 2Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
Dines 2Dines 2
1 Dogs Welcome*1 Dogs Welcome*
From £740
  • Badger Living Room
  • Badger Dining Table
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Kitchen through to the dining area
  • Badger King Bedroom
  • Badger Super King Bedroom
  • Badger En-suite Bathroom
  • En suite bathroom to king-size bedroom
  • Adjoining luxury suite
  • Badger Twin Room
  • Badger Family Bathroom
  • Garden and seating area
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Anyone for Tennis?
  • Play Area
  • Old Oak Cottages - typical view from cottages
  • The Shambles, York
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Knaresborough
  • Helmsley
  • York

Badger (for 8 guests) at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Dog Free Cottage

Made up of 2 or more cottages

Sleeps 8Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4Bathrooms 4
Dines 8Dines 8
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
From £560
  • Heated indoor pool
  • Badger Living Room
  • Badger Dining Table
  • Badger King Bedroom
  • Alfresco dining in the sun
  • Kitchen through to the dining area
  • Badger Super King Bedroom
  • Badger Twin Room
  • Aerial shot of Old Oak Cottages
  • Badger Family Bathroom
  • Garden and seating area
  • Badger Cottage
  • View of the  White Horse from cottage garden
  • En suite bathroom to king-size bedroom
  • Play Area
  • Toddler Play Area
  • Trampoline
  • Gryff - Our Very Friendly Shetland Pony
  • The Friendly Hens
  • Walk on Sutton Bank
  • Knaresborough
  • Dalby Forest, 'Go Ape'
  • North Yorks Moors Steam Railway
  • Danby Forest

Badger (for 6 guests) at Old Oak Cottages - Yorkshire

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Dog Free Cottage

There are 8 cottages at this site

Sleeps 6Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3Bathrooms 3
Dines 8Dines 8
Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage

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Features

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WiFi

WiFi

Parking

Parking

Ground Floor Facilities

Ground Floor Facilities

Dogs Welcome*

Dogs Welcome*

Dogs Accepted

Dogs Accepted

Dog Free Cottage

Dog Free Cottage

Pool - indoor, shared

Pool - indoor, shared

Enclosed Garden

Enclosed Garden

Pub (within 1 mile)

Pub (within 1 mile)

Sauna

Sauna

EV charging onsite

EV charging onsite

Child-Friendly

Child-Friendly

Extra baby kit

Extra baby kit

Outdoor play equipment

Outdoor play equipment

Space to play

Space to play

Livestock onsite

Livestock onsite

Outdoor tennis court

Outdoor tennis court

Barbecue

Barbecue

Gas / electric fire

Gas / electric fire

Trampoline

Trampoline

Fine dining (within 1 mile)

Fine dining (within 1 mile)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

Supermarket delivery available

Supermarket delivery available

Hypoallergenic bedding option

Hypoallergenic bedding option

Matched bathrooms

Matched bathrooms

Credit cards accepted

Credit cards accepted

Owners/Manager onsite

Owners/Manager onsite

About & Contact

Member since 2004

Heated indoor pool

Luxury North Yorkshire cottages with indoor pool


Old Oak Cottages are situated in a delightful rural location on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors boasting spectacular views across the unspoilt countryside towards the famous White Horse of Kilburn.

A most idyllic and relaxing setting, yet perfectly situated for exploring all that Yorkshire has to offer - Moors, Dales and Coast, together with the beautiful city of York and many pretty market towns and villages, all within easy reach. Within a short drive, you will discover a wealth of attractions to visit for all ages and tastes.

Superb local pubs and restaurants offering amazing food.

The cottages are situated on the owners well kept 350-acre farm with walks from your doorstep, this lovely setting is complemented by our excellent, exclusive leisure facilities - indoor heated pool, spa bath, all weather tennis court and play area, with slides, swings,see-saw, large trampoline, play fort and football nets. Separate Play Area for Toddlers with ride-on cars,tractors,sand pit and mini slide with climbing frame.

Great care has been taken during the renovation of the cottages to retain many original features - beautiful old timbers, beamed ceilings and mellow brick. All cottages are equipped to the very highest standard and we ensure our maintenance and housekeeping are of the very highest level.

Please note: all cottages except Badger and Squirrel have at least one bedroom and one bathroom at ground floor level. Please see our website for more detailed information.

Changeover days for weekly stays:

Saturday- Beaver, Fox, Owl and Squirrel.

Friday- Pheasant, Badger, Mouse and Wren.

Short breaks available in low season, November – March (other times of year subject to late availability).

Meet the owner

Amanda or John Tattersall

John and Amanda own and run Old Oak Cottages and have two grown up daughters - Amy, who is now involved with the running of Old Oak Cottages and is very much 'hands on' and Rosie, who is an Actuary. We are committed to providing an excellent holiday experience, from initial enquiry right through to the end of the stay with us. We live on site and are able to offer advice on many things ... places to visit, restaurants to choose, plus we will always offer help should any problems occur. We offer all our guests a truly warm Yorkshire welcome - we are passionate about all that Yorkshire has to offer and are proud to live in such a beautiful area and want to share it with our visitors.

Location & Attractions

  • Cycling Cycling
  • Gardens Gardens
  • Golf Golf
  • Heritage Heritage
  • Leisure Parks Leisure Parks
  • Museums Museums
  • Pub/Restaurant Pub/Restaurant
  • Town Town
  • Visitors Attraction Visitors Attraction

Old Oak Cottages

Thwaites Lane
Little Thirkleby
Thirsk
Yorkshire
YO7 2BB

Cycling Dalby Forest

amazing place to visit and cycle, Good tracks etc for all abilities

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Gardens Yorkshire Lavender

Lovley lavender gardens

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Gardens Harlow Carr Gardens

Famous gardens in Harrogate, complete with a Bettys tea room

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Golf Thirsk Golf club

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Golf Easingwold Golf Club

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Heritage Jorvik Viking Centre

Historic Viking Museum

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Heritage Fountains Abbey, Ripon. HG4 3DY

World Heritage site set in 800 acres. Magnificent 12th Century abbey ruins. Beautiful landscaped Water Garden, with statues, follies and amazing views. Medieval Deer Park. A great day out for all the family...

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Heritage Helmsley Castle

Castle in the centre of pretty market town

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Heritage Rievaulx Abbey

Abbey ruins and temples

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Heritage Byland Abbey

Abbey Ruins

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Leisure Parks Lightwater Valley, Ripon. HG4 3HT

Lightwater Valley is home to superb roller-coasters, water slides, swing rides, adventure playground etc etc, Mini Adventure area for little ones. There's so mcuh to do the whole family will enjoy!

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Leisure Parks Flamingo Land

Leisur Park, plety of rides for all ages, zoo, restaurants etc

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Museums Thirsk Museum

Historic home filled with memorabelia of local life, commerce, farming and cricket

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Museums Ryedale Folk Museum

Unique glimpse of the past - fascinating

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Museums Castle Museum, York

Best day out in history

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Museums York Railway Museum

A must visit for adults and children (especially for train enthusiasts!)

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Museums World of James Herriot, Thirsk. YO7 1PL

Come and see where James Herriot, the world's most famous vet,lived, worked and relaxed.See his home and surgery in Thirsk. See what like was like when James was a vet in Yorkshire.

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Pub/Restaurant Old Oak Tree, South Kilvington

Good pub and restaurant, good food, welcoming hosts, child friendly.

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Pub/Restaurant The Carlton Inn, Carlton Husthwaite.

A quintessential English Pub and Restaurant with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The Carlton Inn is the place to visit, serving freshly prepared, locally sourced food at reasonable prices.

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Pub/Restaurant Bettys, Northallerton

Famous tea rooms in Northallerton, a must visit!

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Pub/Restaurant The Stapylton Arms, Wass

Great pub and restaurant, cosy, log fires, superb hosts, Famous for its Scampi - as recommended by celebrity chef James Martin!

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Pub/Restaurant The White Swan, Ampleforth

Award winning pub/restaurant, great food and hosts.

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Pub/Restaurant The Fauconberg Arms, Cowold

Country pub ,good food, good welcome, cosy log fires, dog friendly

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Pub/Restaurant The Black Swan Oldstead, YO61 4BL

Michelin Star Restaurant

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Town City of York

You'll fall in love with York from the moment you arrive. Rich ancient history, romantic ambience, quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster, fun activities. York is a flourishing city just 25 mins from Old Oak Cottages.

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Town Harrogate

Famous Spa Town, Stay Gardens, Fabulous shopping and excellent restaurants, pubs, tea rooms includidng the famous Bettys

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Town Helmsley

Lovley small market town, voted Britain's best market town.

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Town Northallerton

Charming market town, good shopping.

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Town Thirsk Market Town

Pretty Market Town with a variety of shops, restaurants etc. Popular Racecourse. James Herriot Museum

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Visitors Attraction Newby Hall

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Visitors Attraction beningborough Hall

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Visitors Attraction Nunnington Hall

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Visitors Attraction Bird of Prey Centre

Multi award winning Bird of Prey Centre in Helmsley

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Visitors Attraction Eden Camp War Museum

War museum

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Visitors Attraction Monk Park Farm

Family Attraction, animal farm, very popular. Play Area and Cafe.

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Visitors Attraction The Forbidden Corner

A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!

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Visitors Attraction Castle Howard, Near York. YO60 7DA

'One of the World's Top Ten Greatest Mansions and Grand Houses. A magnificent 18th Century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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