Self-Catering at The Old Forge | Holiday Cottages in North York Moors

Holiday home
The Old Forge is a charming 18th century detached cottage, tucked away off the main street in Stillington, at the rear of the owners property, and can sleep two people. This all ground floor property has a king-size double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and a sitting area and there is also a shared laundry room. Outside there is ample off road parking and an enclosed, front courtyard garden with patio, furniture and a barbecue. The Old Forge is a wonderful holiday base. Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights. Note: Owner can not accept any bookings that would start within a week of booking, please get in touch first to see if they can accommodate.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Area
Stillington is a very pretty, small rural village lying half way between York and Helmsley. The village has a Post Office/shop, several high quality pubs, an Indian restaurant, a fish and chip shop and an antiques showroom. A network of footpaths and bridleways lead from the village to the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Howardian Hills. An ideal base, all year round.

Region
From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

Amenities
Electric panel heaters with electric woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge and dishwasher. Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix and ITV player (please bring your own login details). DAB radio. WiFi. A selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, electric blankets and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Enclosed front courtyard garden with patio, four seater furniture and parasol. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: As there is no washing machine, there is a Laundry service on request via the owner. Note: This property only accepts a minimum of 3 nights. Note: Owner can not accept any bookings that would start within a week of booking, please get in touch first to see if they can accomidate.

Mr Brittain

September 2020

Cottage is perfect.. Exactly as seen in photos - lovely and cottage and very welcoming to return to after out travelling. Great location for exploring the area. Stillington itself is a lovely peaceful village with some lovely places to eat out. Would definitely recommend The Old Forge to anyone staying in this area.

Mr Brittain, September 2020

July 2020

The local chip shop was excellent value for money and the staff were friendly.. The two local pubs were dog-friendly they both allowed dogs inside and in the gardens. Both pubs provided fresh drinking water for the dog and dog biscuits. The village was beautifully clean and tidy, no litter no eye-sores of any kind. It was peaceful and relaxing in the village. We both enjoyed this holiday very much and would certainly recommend this cottage to other dog-owning people who need a quiet relaxing break.

Mrs Lloyd, July 2020

February 2020

Really enjoyed it very cozy and warm, very clean in a very good place for seeing .... Really enjoyed it very cozy and warm, very clean in a very good place for seeing all the surrounding area, will certainly be going back

Mr Pallatina, February 2020

November 2019

Lovely accommodation in a great location.. The owner left us a welcome hamper which was a nice gesture a d surprise. The village pub is 5 mins walk and serves very nice food and a great local beer.

Mr Davies, November 2019

Not a thing to complain of - lovely place, friendly host..

Miss Leivers, November 2019

Although "dog friendly", we thought the cottage and grounds a little too small for all but the smallest of dogs..

Mr Nicholls, November 2019

October 2019

Cottage was warm and welcoming on arrival including an excellent welcome pack for us and the dog.. Lara and Ed were very helpful and the cottage was outstanding. A great place to stay.

Mr Wintin, October 2019

September 2019

My husband & I celebrated 40 years of marriage at this beautiful cottage .. We were both blown away with everything about it , we were left a lovely hamper on arriving at the cottage by the owner Lara such a lovely touch . The cottage had everything we needed it was so peaceful & a beautiful spotless village , I really didn't want to come home . Thank you to the owners & the weather for making our holiday special xx

Mrs Toplis, September 2019

August 2019

Lovely comfortable cottage in a nice peaceful village.. Cottage had everything we needed and a pretty enclosed courtyard to sit and enjoy the sun with a delightful aroma from the lavender plants. Plenty of places to visit in the area without travelling too far. We hope to return to see more of the surrounding area as there were a few places that we didn't get chance to see.

Mrs Watson, August 2019

June 2019

Absolute peace and quiet location, shared only with the Bird song.. Very well equipped cottage kept spotlessly clean. Owner adds her own welcoming touches. The village is charming and provides an excellent base for sightseeing. Highly recommended.

Mr West, May 2019r

May 2019

It was so brilliant it was so lovely the owners just had everything covered.. Fruit bowl, slotted spoon for the poached egg, cling film, foil, washing up liquid, milk, bread, tea, coffee, sugar, dog bowl, dog biscuits, dog towel, biscuits for humans. Hand wash in bathroom. Cleaning stuff under the sink, yes towels. I have been to so many self catering places and there’s nothing so thank you Lara it was amazing and we will be coming back if you’ll have us Sarah

Mrs Naylor, June 2019

A beautiful cottage and plenty of info on where to go and what to do.. Locals are really friendly and the white bear pub is a great place for a drink and a meal

Ms Stonier, May 2019

April 2019

The cottage is excellent for 2 people in a very quite location.. The patio is south facing with sun from morning to night.Plenty off street walks around the village.The locals are very friendly. You are spoilt for choice with 2 pubs and fish and chip shop all 3 serve excellent food. There are hourly bus into York and the bus stop is only a few minutes walk from the cottage.We will be recommending this property to friends and family . We certainly would book this property again.

Mrs Manners, March 2019

March 2019

The Old Forge cottage was beautifully presented and offered all the comforts of home.. The welcome pack was a nice touch especially as there was also one for our very spoilt dog Molly. Stillington is a lovely friendly place too which made us feel very welcome indeed. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting peace and quiet within easy reach of places to visit.

Mr Mitchell, April 2019

What a pretty cottage.. We arrived on a very cold day after travelling 200miles. The cottage was heated and very welcoming. We had spring flowers in both rooms and a generous basket of refreshments. We would definitely recommend this cottage and hope to return again. This is a great part of Yorkshire to explore.

Mr Smith, March 2019

The cottage was extremely cold , heating not set right , we turned it on it took over 4 hours to warm up , apart from this it was a cute little cottage ideal for two .. nice little extra touches like electric blankets on bed to take of the chill , fluffy blanket to snuggle in really useful . could of had a few extra things in kitchen like a large pot for cooking , colder for straining , wooden spoon and measuring jug for us keen cooks . like the other little touches in kitchen , tin foil for backing very handy all though I did not use it , many times I do a roast dinner so was nice to have this option . the door was extreamly difficult to undo , this was mentioned by other guest in the comments book , so this should be addresses . we loved the very comfy bed , even though it was of a main street it was tucked away enough as not to be noisey . we love Yorkshire , this is about our fourteenth trip and would diffently return to the old forge . there was a nice welcome basket with tea bags , coffee , sugar , bread ect . milk in fridge brilliant could have a cup of tea before stocking up on provision for the week .

Mrs Nicolson, March 2019

We had a lovely stay at The Old Forge.. We arrived to a very cosy and welcoming cottage which had everything we needed for a short break with our dog, Summer. Lara was very helpful and contacted us soon after our arrival to check that we were happy with everything. We appreciated her nice touches like the welcome hamper and vases of spring flowers in the rooms. As we were only staying for two nights and spending our time exploring the area we treated ourselves to a fish and chip supper from Stillington Fisheries and takeaway curry from the Gulshan Tandoori, which were both only a short walk away and definitely worth a try. Stillington is a nice village and is well located for visiting lovely places like nearby Helmsley and the Yorkshire coast.

Mrs Thornton, March 2019

February 2019

We stayed at the old forge in Stillington for 7 days from 1st February Lara met us as we arrived and showed us around.. The cottage is very clean and beautifully decorated. Bed was super comfortable. Shower also perfect. Definitely on our lust for return visit. The village pub the white bear. Has top notch food and good prices. Overall our experience was 9/10. Only thing stopped a 10 was no remote for DVD this makes watching box sets very tricky. But don't let it put you off. Lovely place and Lara also lovely.

Mr Craigs, February 2019

January 2019

Lovely, cosy cottage, with beautiful contemporary decor in a wonderfully quiet location.. A great place to chill and unwind.

Mr Barker, November 2018

November 2018

A beautiful cottage.. Very quaint. Had everything we needed for a very relaxing holiday in the beautiful village of Stillington.

Ms Hodgson, January 2019

Lara the owner greeted us on arrival and gave us all the info about this lovely cottage also about the area including the local pubs/post office/Indian restaurant and chip shop all within easy walking distance from the cottage.. The White bear pub is the place to go for food plus you can take your dog into the bar area. There was fresh milk in the fridge plus in a small hamper there was tea/coffee and chocolate biscuits and leaflets with info about the local area even our small dog molly had a dogs bowl with treats. This lovely cottage had everything that you have at home even heated bed blankets for the chilly evenings. We were about an hour into our 4 hour journey home when my mobile rang it was Lara we had left a bag behind which contained our iPads plus other items so Lara very kindly sent them to us via parcel post. I would highly recommend this lovely private cottage to anyone. Thank you once again Lara for everything. Kind regards Mike,Jackie & Molly

Mrs Harrison, November 2018

September 2018

The cottage was very well equipped and the owners were only a phone call away if we needed anything.. We unfortunately lost internet connection a couple of days before the end of our stay, but after a text to inform the owner, they were straight round to apologise, even though there was nothing they could do about it. The cottage is ideally situated to explore the surrounding area. We would stay there again and would definitely recommend it.

Mrs Ledger, August 2018

August 2018

The cottage was perfect and had everything you needed.. A welcome pack was included too. The cottage was situated in beautiful countryside and it was easy to travel to the many places of interest including York.

Mrs Brennan, September 2018

An absolutely fabulous cottage, friendly hosts and well situated.. Only a few points which could make it better: - an indoor long handled brush - a mop - an extra baking tray ...just little things, nothing that detracts from a wonderful stay. Lots of things to do around the area and 2 lovely pubs in the village, serving delicious food and fab ales!!! Highly recommend.

Mr Fletcher, July 2018

July 2018

The Old Forge is a beautiful cosy cottage nestled away off the main road of an absolutely gorgeous village.. The village has great amenities in the form of a post office and village store, two excellent pubs and an Indian restaurant/takeaway. We can particularly recommend Sunday lunch at the Bay Tree. Stillington is centrally located for all the main sightseeing attractions in particular we can recommend Helmsley Walled Garden and Castle. There are also some great walks around Stillington itself if you are taking your four legged friend. The courtyard garden at the property is fully enclosed and secure. We would definitely recommend and stay again.

Mrs Bolton, August 2018

The cottage was spotlessly clean, fully equipped for two people, and the welcome hamper a generous extra even some treats for our Cockerpoo dog.. plus very thoughtful leaving bread milk for the arrival after 5 hour journey. A big thankyou to Ed & Lara

Mr Vermeulen, June 2018

June 2018

The Old Forge was a lovely comfortable cottage with everything we could possibly need.. The owners made us feel very welcome and were on hand if we needed them. The only slight thing was the tv kept losing it's signal and we had to keep re-tuning it.

Mrs Wilson, July 2018

We had a lovely stay at The Old Forge.. The cottage is nicely decorated and made us feel at home. York, Castle Howard and the North Yorkshire Moors are not far to reach. Even a trip to the cost is an option.

Mrs Hooper, June 2018

April 2018

A real home from home! Very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Lara and Ed very friendly and anxious to make sure you enjoy your break.

Mr Gale, March 2018

March 2018

We loved the old forge! After searching for somewhere that would allow us to take both our small dogs we stumbled upon this online. The hosts were very accommodating and left tea, coffee, milk and dog biscuits in a small hamper for us which was a nice touch. The online pictures could do with an update as the furniture has been painted/changed since we booked this but that being said it was even more cost thanks to the changes! Stillington itself is lovely and picturesque and great if you have dogs thanks to the surrounding fields. Also ideally situated for trips to York. Would definitely recommend.

Mr Harrison, April 2018

5 star cottage and host.. We stayed over the Easter weekend when the weather was wet and cold, but found the cottage to be snug and warm. We had everything we needed for a relaxing break and cannot speak highly enough about the lovely owner Lara. The cottage was finished to a high standard and we look forward to staying again.

Mr Wale, March 2018

December 2017

Well appointed cottage in an excellent location, seriously let down by heating outside our control and genuinely inadequate for this time of the year.. Problem with the door lock which should have been fixed before hand and poor television reception.

Mrs Bond, December 2017

October 2017

Beautiful cottage, beautiful location, could not have asked for better.. Completely relaxing time with facilities nearby.

Mr Baron, October 2017

September 2017

Stillington is an exceptional village.. The perception is of a very cohesive community. The area is very good for walking - my dog appeared to enjoy the holiday. The cottage is small and, without any solid barrier between the living and sleeping areas, it is difficult to keep a dog out of the bedroom. This I achieved by placing a chair in front of the curtain. The "food hamper" provided by Lara was a great start and the cottage itself has all the facilities anyone would require.

Mr Endersby, September 2017

August 2017

Had a brilliant relaxing holiday.. The Old Forge exceeded our expectations; comfortable, cosy and very clean. The people is Stillington are very friendly and really welcoming. We enjoyed good food at the White Bear, the local Indian restaurant and the nearby Durham Ox in Crayke. We took our dog with us and spent a lot of our time walking in the beautiful countryside. Now we are home, batteries recharged and already looking for our next stay.

Mr Machen, July 2017

July 2017

The owners were really friendly but respected our privacy

Mrs Brown, August 2017

Very clean and comfortable, all the facilities you need and a great base to explore the area.. Stillington is a lovely village, Bay Tree pub is a must visit, try the "Plate of Pork", delicious!! Also found fantastic fish and chips (and I am very picky when it comes to fish and chips) in Helmsley.

Mrs Jones, June 2017

June 2017

Credit card supplement for payment is extortionate and is likely to deter me from booking with Sykes in the future..

Miss Phillips, July 2017

Very good property, clean, convienent, owner very helpful and on call for any queries etc

Mr Rozier, June 2017

Very nice accommodation and very kind owners..

Mrs Cockerell, June 2017

December 2016

Loved this holiday cottage, great location, owners were very friendly, really made our Christmas lovely.. The hamper and Christmas present was a lovely surprise. Would definitely go back!

Mrs Blackwell, December 2016

November 2016

Excellent property myself, husband & effie our dog had a super couple of days , .... Excellent property myself, husband & effie our dog had a super couple of days , lovely location extremely comfortable also nice and private Spotlessly clean would definitely recommend/return

Keates, November 2016

September 2016

The cottage was very well equipped and looked after.. It was warm, the bed was very comfortable and beautifully clean. It was in a great location and with the White Bear within one minute's walk for excellent beer and food, a perfect combination.

Mr Stevens

July 2016

Cottage in a very pleasant village close to an excellent pub/restaurant. The owners were friendly. For us oldies it was absolutely fine.

Mrs Lockyer, September 2016

Cottage in a very pleasant village close to an excellent pub/restaurant.. The owners were friendly. For us oldies it was absolutely fine.

Mr Kirby

June 2016

The Forge was excellent and the owner was polite and friendly. I would without doubt recommend this holiday to anyone looking for amazing walks and peace and quiet the country side offers.

Mr Stevens, July 2016

The Forge was excellent and the owner was polite and friendly.. I would without doubt recommend this holiday to anyone looking for amazing walks and peace and quiet the country side offers.

Mr Duerden

April 2016

A brilliant little cottage which was really comfortable, cosy and private. A great spot for touring.

Mrs Walker

A very comfortable cottage which was immaculately clean with a very comfortable bed! In a central location for Yorkshire, with easy access to York but also close to the moors. Stillington is a very friendly clean village with good amenities.

Mr Kirby, June 2016

A brilliant little cottage which was really comfortable, cosy and private.. A great spot for touring.

Mrs Walker, March 2016

November 2015

Quite small inside but cosy.. Big enough for 2 but I wouldn't book here longer then a few nights only because its smaller then it looks on the picture not a great lot in the village just 2 pubs. Good base for going to other places

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The Old Forge in North York Moors, North Yorkshire