Duck Cottage offers accommodations in Thirsk, 16 miles from Lightwater Valley Theme Park and 20 miles from Ripley Castle. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. York Minster is 23 miles away and Royal Hall Theatre is 23 miles from the vacation home. Providing river views, this vacation home also offers a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. A mini-market is available at the vacation home. Guests at Duck Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thirsk, like cycling and hiking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. York Train Station is 23 miles from the accommodation, while Harrogate International Centre is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 24 miles from Duck Cottage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Thirsk
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  • Molly
    United States of America United States of America
    Very attractive and comfortable. Great location two minutes from center of town yet very quiet.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was fantastic The welcome pack was very handy Beautiful cosy and welcoming cottage
  • Uptongirl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We have stayed in this lovely cottage before and will definitely go back. It is cosy and comfortable and has everything you want in a lovely location around the corner from the town centre. Parking is free on the Riverside mews. It is normally 1...

Hosted by Sara

9.7
9.7
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Sara
Duck Cottage is a pretty mews house which sits in a private secluded courtyard overlooking Cod Beck, a small river which runs through the town. Situated on the site of an old grain mill, the cottage is often visited by the local ducks who wander into the courtyard and sit on our doorstep. Duck Cottage has been a popular holiday destination since 2014. The lack of reviews is due to new ownership and a new listing in January 2019.
Our cottage is cosy and welcoming and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. We provide a welcome basket of Yorkshire produce to get you into holiday mode.
Duck Cottage is close to the famous cobbled market square in the centre of Thirsk which makes shopping very easy. There are many independent shops, pubs and eateries in the town which are a stone's throw away from the cottage. If you fancy a flutter, Thirsk Racecourse is only minutes away on foot and James Herriot fans can experience both the museum and the fictional town of Darrowby. Thirsk is ideally situated for visiting the beautiful surrounding Yorkshire countryside offering many opportunities for walking and sightseeing. The medieval city of York is only 30 minutes drive away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Duck Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Duck Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Duck Cottage

  • Duck Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Movie nights
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live music/Performance
    • Stand-up comedy

  • The prices at Duck Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Duck Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Duck Cottage is 500 feet from the center of Thirsk. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Duck Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Duck Cottage is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, Duck Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.