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The Old Post Office – Home 590114 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 7 nights min stay

The Old Post Office – Home 590114

  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 7 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway with a glass of wine by the log fire or a soak in the jacuzzi bath or a family holiday this

Visit England Five Star Standard cottage is an ideal retreat.

York, Moors and Coast nearby, surrounded by some of the UK's most scenic countryside.

Recently added BOSE sound system and coffee pod machine, all beds have luxurious Sealy mattresses.

Short breaks between Nov-Mar excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter

One of the full sized single beds is raised above the floor not in a traditional bunk format.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Sandra S.
Calendar last updated:
14 Apr 2024
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
24 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
0
Average
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Poor
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“Home from home, great hosts”

Reviewed 30 Dec 2023

Another comfortable stay in the cottage. Thank you for the extras and making the cottage so festive. Hope to see you again soon.

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review it is very much appreciated.

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“Cosy and well located cottage”

Reviewed 10 Nov 2023

Cosy cottage with a lovely open fire. Clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Well located for both moors and the coast. Good pub nearby. Friendly and helpful owners. We had a great time thanks.

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“Beautiful cottage”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2022

We stayed for 1 week in August, our 2nd visit to the old post office. Nick and sandra are wonderful hosts and always a warm welcome. Thorpe bassett is a great location for visiting places in north Yor… More

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“A brilliant cottage in an ideal location for a total Get Away from it all holiday.”

Reviewed 3 Sep 2022

Located in the lovely rural village of Thorpe Bassett in North Yorkshire with easy access to the towns of Malton and Pickering along with many surrounding villages and the main coastal resorts of Scar… More

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“Perfect Cottage in a Beautiful Setting”

Reviewed 14 Jul 2022

My wife and I have just returned from a weeks stay at the Old Post Office Cottage. What a wonderful time we have had. The cottage and gardens are immaculate and there are wonderful views over the surr… More

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“Just what we needed”

Reviewed 12 Jun 2021

We have just returned from a week stay at the Old Post Office Cottage.What a fantastic time we have had. Cottage and gardens are immaculate.The owners who live nextdoor are friendly and are there if n… More

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Response from the owner Hello Derek, Thank you so much for your lovely review and the chocolates you left for Nick and I it was really appreciated. It is always good to hear that our guests have enjoyed their holiday, no more so than in these difficult times. Hopefully we can welcome you back at some point in the future. Best Wishes Nick and Sandra

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“Staycation 5*”

Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Hello my name's tom and we are from devon. My wife booked this place. We have had the best time. We usually go to greece in September but because of covid ,not this year. But coming here has defi… More

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Response from the owner Hello Tom and Serah, Thank you so much for your lovely review Tom it is very much appreciated by Nick and I to know that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us. It was great to meet you both and very pleased that you were happy with the measures we have put in place in the cottage to make it as safe as possible for your stay. Keep safe and well, Best Wishes, Nick and Sandra.

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“The Perfect Getaway”

Reviewed 13 Aug 2020

An idyllic holiday cottage situated in a quiet village within easy reach of York and the Yorkshire coastline. The cottage is beautiful and furnished with everything you could want from jacuzzi bath, d… More

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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your lovely review it is much appreciated. It is always good to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay with us especially at the present time when holidays are more important than ever. Keep safe and well and we look forward to seeing you again. Best Wishes, Nick and Sandra

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“Fabulous Covid getaway!”

Reviewed 25 Jul 2020

Just on our way home from a fabulous getaway at the old post office. The cottage is a beautifully quaint, peaceful haven for the perfect break from Covid 19 and daily life stresses. I wouldn’t h… More

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Response from the owner Hello Ross and Zoe, Thank you so much for your amazing review of The Old Post Office we really appreciate you taking the time to post this. In these very uncertain times as cottage owners we can only do our very best to offer a safe environment in which to enjoy your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes, Nick and Sandra

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“Pefect cosy cottage”

Reviewed 3 Nov 2019

From the very moment we arrived until the moment we left we really enjoyed this cottage. A lovely warm welcome from Sandra and Nick and the added extras in the cottage a bonus, including sweets for Fr… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Sandra (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Sandra (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Sandra (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Sandra the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Sandra (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Sandra (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Sandra (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

Find out more about booking safely.

How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Sandra (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sandra (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Sandra (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Sandra (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sandra (the owner) a message.

If Sandra (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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