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Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.

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Living/dining room with multi-fuel burner | Old Reading Room, Thimbleby, near Osmotherley
Tastefully furnished large open plan living space | Old Reading Room, Thimbleby, near Osmotherley
Living room tastefully decorated for Christmas | Old Reading Room, Thimbleby, near Osmotherley
Superb open plan kitchen area | Old Reading Room, Thimbleby, near Osmotherley
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Thimbleby, near Osmotherley
  • Popular LocationCod Beck Reservoir5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Grace Priory5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWorld of James Herriot11 min drive
  • AirportDurham (MME-Teesside Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.

Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. Located just on the edge of the NYM.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space: With beams and wooden floor.
Living area: With multi-fuel burner, digital TV and DVD player.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric Aga, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Utility room: With washing machine.
Bedroom 1: With 5ft 6in bed and en-suite with shower over slipper bath, and toilet.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link super kingsize bed (can be twin beds on request).
Bedroom 3: With single bed.
Bathroom: With roll-top bath, shower cubicle and toilet.
Open-tread, wrought iron, spiral stairs to...
First Floor:
Study/sitting area: Galleried.. Oil central heating (underfloor in bathrooms), electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair. . Enclosed lawned garden with courtyard, patio, summerhouse, patio and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking.. Dating from the early 1900s, and formerly a reading room, this detached holiday property has been sympathetically restored with beautiful beams, exposed stonework, stone and oak floors, glass hallway and sumptuous furnishings and fabrics. Thimbleby village is on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, with a wealth of interesting walks and mountain bike trails through spectacular moorland. Visit York, Helmsley, Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey. Cod Beck Reservoir nearby. Shops and pubs 1 mile.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Property manager

Cottages.com
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
Exterior
1 BELLE VUE, family friendly, with open fire in Osmotherley
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Fireplace
1 BELLE VUE, family friendly, with open fire in Osmotherley

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Northallerton

Located in Northallerton, this cottage is in a rural area. The Hambleton Forum and Thirsk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Romanby Golf and Country Club and Middlesbrough Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Battlezone Paintball or Croft Circuit.
Map
Thimbleby, near Osmotherley

What's nearby

  • Cod Beck Reservoir - 5 min drive
  • Mount Grace Priory - 5 min drive
  • World of James Herriot - 11 min drive
  • Romanby Golf and Country Club - 15 min drive
  • Sutton Bank National Park Centre - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Yarm Station - 13 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tomahawk Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Fleece Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Former reading room transformed into a stunning home with beautiful beams and exposed stone work. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from North York Moors National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cod Beck Reservoir and Mount Grace Priory. Swainby Village Hall and Ashlands Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Very nice property but starting to look a little bit tired now; no real problems, just minor things
Very nice property but starting to look a little bit tired now; no real problems, just minor things that stop it from getting full marks e.g. the handle to the main door dropped off. If you like peace and quite, it's a great option although there aren't a lot of facilities in Thimbleby itself. The Old Reading Room has a good foosball table - take plenty of 50p pieces if you want to play. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

A unique house in a beautiful spot.
A unique house in a beautiful spot. Very comfortable and plenty of room to spread out. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

The Old Reading Room is a charming conversion in a very small village.
The Old Reading Room is a charming conversion in a very small village. It is well placed for walking the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of coastal or Yorkshire attractions by car. A drive into Northallerton is necessary to get provisions but the neighbouring village of Osmotherley has several pubs, a fish and chip shop and a small general store. The house itself is generally very comfortable with a great kitchen/living area. The wood burner is great on a cold evening and belts out the heat, and the Aga provides a cosy warmth during the day. The patio area is larrge and great for alfresco eating with a lovely view of the garden. The small bedroom and bed is more suitable for a child and the mattress was uncomfortable. The ensuite would benefit from a proper shower and the main bathroom needs a new shower. Overall, a lovely stay for us all. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Lovely place, beautifully done out: only improvement would be a few more cooking utensils (small pan
Lovely place, beautifully done out: only improvement would be a few more cooking utensils (small pans etc)... Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

Allan

We loved the Old Reading Room - exactly the venue we wanted for a family weekend away.
We loved the Old Reading Room - exactly the venue we wanted for a family weekend away. Well appointed and comfortable - we would definitely recommend and would stay there again. Only slight niggle was that some of the cleaning could be better - there obviously hadn't been a hoover under the bed for a while - or it would have picked up the socks that someone had left there !
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8/10 Good

Noel

A large number (~20) bulbs were blown and the property is quite dark in places, although well equipp
A large number (~20) bulbs were blown and the property is quite dark in places, although well equipped (could do with a non-stick frying pan). The house instructions could do with updating, for example the advertised incoming only phone is not there. The property, at which we have stayed several times over a number of years needs some TLC. For example the gates into the garden are rotting and the door to the courtyard sticks. The TV instructions could be more than just a scribbled note! It was nice that there were some provisions provided to start with. The en-suite bath plug was not connected to chain or bath and it was difficult to get the plug out after a bath. Great property and location for the North Yorkshire Moors and surrounding area.
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10/10 Excellent

We loved it there .
We loved it there . Beautiful accommodation. Only problem is aga makes house very hot and there were lots of flies ( but you are in the country ) so worth taking something for that . Patio area needs some attention gardening wise but garden itself is beautiful, fantastic views . Would highly recommend this property xxx
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

A spacious, lovely cottage in a beautiful and tranquil location.
A spacious, lovely cottage in a beautiful and tranquil location.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

What an amazing place with lots of space … the house was light and airy and has some lovely featur
What an amazing place with lots of space … the house was light and airy and has some lovely features … a few things need updating though like the tv and freeview box for when the weather is bad … we invested £5.99 on an ethernet cable (Amazon Prime) so we could enjoy some boxsets on iPlayer when it rained. The peacocks, bunnies, hedgehog and chicken were a lovely distraction … we bought some food for all and enjoyed them visiting the garden. It was also lovely to see the cows in the next field. All in all it was a wonderful, restful week :)
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

perfect setting, magnificent kitchen, house very well equipped.
perfect setting, magnificent kitchen, house very well equipped. Even wiht bad weather a joy to live in . an absolute dream wiht the sun shining. one of the best cottages we ever had
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

A real find with a quirky layout.
A real find with a quirky layout. Comfortable, clean and fully equipped.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Fabulous cottage.
Fabulous cottage. A real home from home. Aga kept us cosy and was easy to use. Nice to have a log stove as we were unfortunate with the weather. Very comfortable and well appointed.

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