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News Update 9th August 2011

Woldsend Holiday Cottages has been trading since July 2010, how time flies! We have had the most enjoyable time meeting so many different people from all over the country and abroad. The number of bookings has exceeded expectatations which is fantastic in our first year. Here are some extracts from the comments books;

Rose Cottage

'Just to say thank you for such lovely, first class accommodation. We can't fault it in any way. The welcome pack was really thoughtful and greatly received. Also the little toys left for Harvey was such a lovely touch and he's really enjoyed playing with them. We would definitely stay here again and wouldn't hesitate recommending you to anyone'. Thankyou again Zoe, Ben, Linda and Harvey

'Thanks so much for giving us a lovely base for our first trip to Yorkshire, we have had the most wonderful time. Fabulous walks, great fish & chips in Whitby, Castle Howard in the rain and sun shining on Robin Hoods Bay. What a fantastic part of the country this is, can't wait to come back and discover more & Alfie has had a blast!' Ian & Polly Jennings & Alfie

'The Cottage is lovely to stay in. A brilliant base for a holiday and a real home from home'. Thankyou! Karen, Lee and Adam (11 months old)

As this was the first time I have stayed in a holiday cottage. I must say it has been an extremely good experience. The cottage is modern, spotlessly clean and accessible as a full time wheelchair user. I would have no hesitation in recomending the cottage to others and it was very good to receive such a warm welcome from Pam'. Tony and Sarah

'We need to have a longer stay here next year ... we can't wait. Just a beautiful place' The Mauds

'Molly says thanks for the sheep - a lovely reminder of watching the lambs play from fairydale window. We wish you every success with the holiday cottages and that you have many years of full bookings - except when we want to come back!' Kate, Stephen & Molly

'We loved Yorkshire, the cottages and the hosts and so will be coming back' Steve and Yolander

'Fab cottage. Nothing to beat it for Luxury, Location & hosts' Martin, Eileen, Terry, Nellie & Archie dog

Granary Cottage

'Fantastic! What else can we say? The cottage is lovely, everything has been superb and so well designed and thought of' Roger and Helen'

'We all had a great time. Fabulous accommodation and welcome, what a wondeful place. Thankyou' from the Ashton and Egan families

Thankyou for a fabulous weekend. Cottage beautiful, toastie warm when you come in from the gorgeous countryside and thankyou for the snow. Please can we come back again'.Trish & Julian

The cottage is very well and thoughtfully equipped and the decoration and facilities were of a very high standard. We enjoyed a lovely white Christmas at the Granary - thankyou so much and we wish you every success with this venture' Martin, Amanda, Rachel and Abigail, Robin, Andy & Simon xxx

'Pam and Steve couldn't have been better hosts! Our grandchildren loved their welcoming gifts and I was fascinated by the air source heat pump heating which was very efficient. Overall, a brilliant week in a fantatsic cottage! Carol and Brian

'This really is Yorkshires hidden secret! Thank you Pam and Steve you really have been the best hosts we have had in a rental property. Brilliant walks advice Steve. Beautiful well equipped cottage. Thankyou'. Angie, Bids, lizzy, Paddy, Angie, Julia & Barbara

Wolds End Holiday cottages - News update 9th October 2010

PRESS RELEASE! Woldsendmakes the papers with an article on our facilities for Bikers and Walkers

This article appeared in the York Evening Press business section on the 22nd September 2010.

The specialist outdoor facilities were developed in consultation with Steve Shepherd, head of the York-based Jorvik Mountain Bike Club. They include a bike and boot wash area, a spacious drying room andhi-tech bike storage facilities. Steve says "Most people who are serious about cycling have bikes that are worth thousands of pounds and need to have somewhere really secure to keep them, so the alarmed keypad system here is great. Plus the washing and drying facilities mean that you don't have wet kit hanging all over the house! The facilities at Woldsend are second to none andI wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any cyclist."

21st September 2010

With the Summer season giving way to Autumn the holiday cottages look stunning. Bookings for Rose Cottage and Granary Cottage now extend in to November. Christmas and New year is fully booked. We are already taking bookings for next summer

Our first guests arrived Saturday July 3rd and have already re-booked for the beginning of July in 2011. All our other guests to date have had a fantastic time and some have promised to return next year. Customer feedback is excellent. One visitor from Italy said "this is my dream home" Another visitor said the properties are "phenomenal"

The Landscaping was completed in June with the secluded walled gardens at the rear of the cottages forming a perfect south facing suntrap. Turfing, hedging and border plants are now established and growing well. The gardens look lovely and peaceful.

In early October a seed mix of woodland grass and flowers is to be sown under the giant beech trees at the front of the cottages. Bulbs will be planted to create additional colour in all the gardens from January onwards

What a difference two months makes!

July/August 2010

The Cottages were completed at the end of June (on time!) and Rose Cottage andGranary Cottage have been booked for several weeks during the first two months from the 3rd July. The feedback from our guests has been excellent with remarks such as "The cottages are awesome, there is everything you need plus more besides"; "I never realised how good Rillington is as a centre to visit so many lovely places"; "The Yorkshire Wolds are so pretty and unique in many ways"; "The bike wash was just great for cleaning my bike" 

The fully tiled bathrooms look superb with the wet room in Rose cottage reported as "fantastic" The kitchens are fully fitted with gas hobs, electric ovens, fridge freezers, washing machines, microwaves etc etc

The sofas are ideal for watching the wall mounted flat screen TVs above the fireplaces.

The bedrooms, stairs and landing are carpeted with oak flooring to living rooms and ground floor hallways. The bathroom and kitchen floors are all fully tiled 

For cycling enthusiasts, the bike wash and drying room is also complete. Lock up facilities are also available for their bikes and equipment. The drying room is also available to walkers coming back from the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Wolds (on a wet day!!)