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David S

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Relaxing and quiet.

We have just spent 2 nights in the Gowland Studio room on a short trip to the north Yorkshire Moors and would highly recommend staying here. Jan and Duncan are extremely friendly and welcoming hosts making you feel right at home from the get go. The location is perfect, beautifully quiet surrounded by farmland that affords a lovely start to the day with some great walks from the accomadation itself. The moors are just a short drive away as is the towm of pickering (10 mins) that has everything you need. Gowland studio itself was beautifully clean, lovely and warm and just right for tired legs at the end of the day. We would definately recommend for a quiet get away.

Visited October 2024 Travelled with family

Written 7 October 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Duncan_RHF

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed and lovely review of your stay at Gowland Studio. We're absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your two-night break with us while exploring the stunning North Yorkshire Moors. It means a great deal to us that you found ourselves to be welcoming hosts – we always like to ensure our guests feel right at home. We're particularly pleased that you appreciated the tranquil surroundings and took advantage of the beautiful walking opportunities directly from the accommodation. Our location, nestled in the peaceful North York Moors countryside yet close to Pickering, is indeed one of our greatest assets. Thank you for highlighting the cleanliness and comfort of the studio room. We work hard to maintain high standards and ensure our guests have a cozy retreat after a day of exploring. We appreciate your understanding regarding the microwave cooking facilities – we find that most guests enjoy sampling the excellent restaurants in Pickering and the surrounding area. Alternatively, with the studio room having a kettle, toaster, microwave, and full-sized fridge, it's ideal for preparing snacks and light meals during your stay. We're truly grateful for your kind recommendation and hope we'll have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Gowland Studio or in any other of our properties in the future for another peaceful getaway. All the best from Sunny Stape, Jan & Duncan

Written 9 October 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Victoria Green

7 contributions

Fantastic

We stayed here for 3 nights at the end of August. The 2 bedroom cottage we stayed in was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The owners are so very kind and friendly , giving great advice about the area and places to visit. We used here as a base to go on the many cycle trails locally. It is very rural with nothing around, but that was perfect for us. Great place for children to play on the park and huge field , where all the animals are around for them to see. We definitely recommend here and will be returning 👍

Visited August 2024 Travelled as a couple

Written 8 September 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Duncan_RHF

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at Rawcliffe House Farm. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your 3-night stay with us in August. It's wonderful to know you found Gowland studio room spotlessly clean and comfortable. We take pride in maintaining high standards for all of our properties. We're pleased that you appreciated our rural location in the North York Moors and found it perfect for your needs. It's great that you were able to use Rawcliffe House Farm as a base for exploring the local cycle trails. Our position in the North York Moors offers countless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Thank you for your kind words about our hospitality. As we live on-site, we always enjoy chatting with our guests and sharing our knowledge of the area. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled to hear you plan to return. We look forward to welcoming you back to our little corner of the North York Moors in the future. All the best from Sunny Stape, Jan and Duncan

Written 10 September 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Craigster 1963###

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Great family holiday

Just had 4 nights at Giltspur cottage with our daughter son in law and grandchildren it was fantastic it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed in England Jan and Duncan couldn’t have been more friendly and welcoming , the gardens and surrounding fields are amazing with walks and wildlife straight from your doorstep the cottage is spotless and the facilities inside and out are brilliant.Rawcliffe house farm is a credit to Jan,Duncan and all the family we will definitely be back . Craig Liz Amy Luke Eva and Billy

Visited July 2024 Travelled with family

Written 4 August 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Duncan_RHF

Dear Craig, Liz, Amy, Luke, Eva, and Billy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Giltspur holiday cottage. We're pleased to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic stay with us. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the beauty of our surroundings, including the gardens and fields. We take great pride in maintaining the natural beauty of Rawcliffe House Farm and are glad you were able to take advantage of the walks and wildlife right from your doorstep. We're glad that you found the cottage spotless and the facilities to your liking. We strive to ensure our accommodations are comfortable and well-equipped for our guests. As we live on-site, we always enjoy the opportunity to welcome our guests personally and chat with them during their stay. We're pleased that you had such a positive experience here at Rawcliffe House Farm and grateful for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for another visit in the future. All the best from Sunny Stape, Jan and Duncan

Written 13 August 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Dave

5 contributions

100% recommended

Booked on the spur of the moment; Jan and Duncan are the perfect hosts - polite, friendly, helpful and the accommodation was impeccable. The farm is situated in a stunning, peaceful setting with beautiful views and within easy reach of the coast and other beautiful inland locations.

Visited April 2024 Travelled solo

Written 17 April 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Duncan_RHF

Thank you so much for your kind words and the glowing review of your recent stay at Rawcliffe House Farm. We are absolutely delighted that you had such a memorable and enjoyable experience with us. It's great joy that you appreciated the idyllic setting of our farm, surrounded by stunning countryside views and natural beauty. We feel very fortunate to call this peaceful corner of the North York Moors our home, and we're thrilled that you could experience the area's incredible landscapes during your visit. Your praise regarding the impeccable state of the accommodations means a lot to us. We take great pride in ensuring our holiday cottages are prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail for our guests' comfort. More importantly, providing a warm welcome and being helpful and friendly to our guests is incredibly important to us. Your kind comments about Jan and myself as hosts made us smile. We feel privileged to be able to share this special place with visitors like yourself. Thank you again for choosing Rawcliffe House Farm and for taking the time to leave such an appreciative review. We hope you'll have the opportunity to return for another peaceful farm stay soon! Jan & Duncan

Written 23 April 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Kay F

103 contributions

Great place to stay, lovely hosts and very handy for the North York Moors.

What a wonderful find - this perfectly peaceful place offering cottage and holiday lets was ideally located for Pickering, the North York Moors and on to Scarborough and Whitby. We'd selected a one bedroom cottage - Hindburn - which was fully equipped with a great kitchen - fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, some lovely crockery - dining table and chairs plus two cosy armchairs in front of the fire in the main room. The bedroom next door was bright and airy with plenty of storage and led directly to the ensuite. Both the main room and the bedroom had vaulted, beamed ceilings and the cottage had lots of nods to its more traditional past. The ensuite was great, with ample towels and a really good shower. The surrounding land is farmland with sheep and cows in neighbouring fields and ducks and chickens on the farm around the pond. Each holiday cottage has furniture to the front and rear of the properties to make the most of outside space - when weather allows. We were unlucky to visit when a wet weather system had been dominant across the north of the country for some time which meant everywhere about was quite wet, and we had cloudy skies so couldn't experience the night skies we'd hoped to with the stars and planets on show. Our hosts, Duncan and Jan, were great to chat to, full of helpful advice as to places to visit, local pubs, shops etc and in the cottage was a pack containing lots of walks or drives for those wanting to explore. They were also really accommodating in the lead up to our stay. Lovely people. We definitely hope to come back, maybe more Spring time next time though!

Visited October 2023 Travelled as a couple

Written 31 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Duncan_RHF

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful and detailed review about your stay at Rawcliffe House Farm. We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable experience! We're pleased that you found our peaceful holiday cottage, Hindburn, to be the perfect base for exploring the beautiful North York Moors, as well as visiting nearby towns like Pickering, Scarborough and Whitby. It's a privilege for us to be located in such a scenic area with so many attractions within easy reach. It was great that you enjoyed the delightful farm surroundings - from the neighbouring sheep and cows to our resident ducks and chickens around the pond. While the weather didn't fully cooperate for admiring the night skies this time, we hope you'll have the opportunity to return when conditions are ideal for stargazing. Above all, we're grateful for your warm comments about our hospitality. Providing helpful advice and ensuring our guests have a wonderful time is truly a pleasure for us both. Thank you for the kind words - we very much enjoyed chatting with you as well! We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Rawcliffe House Farm in the spring or anytime. Jan & Duncan

Written 23 April 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Chaz186

Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom31 contributions

Perfect retreat

Wonderful hosts and accommodation. Everything you need for a home from home. Truly peaceful location on the Yorkshire Moors. The whole family loved the animals on the farm, especially the goats Bill and Ben. Whitby, York and Scarborough all close by to drive to, but also plenty of walks around the moors are on the doorstep.

Visited August 2023 Travelled with family

Written 5 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

dawnashep

London, United Kingdom31 contributions

Peace and quiet on tap. Heavenly.

I returned to Rawcliffe House Farm Holiday Cottages after several years, this time as a solo traveller. I stayed in Hindburn Cottage which was immaculately clean and extremely comfortable. I was only here for 4 nights and wished I could have stayed longer. I definitely will be back,hopefully next year or sooner. Jan and Duncan are very friendly and approachable and should be very proud of what they have achieved.

Visited July 2023 Travelled solo

Written 30 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

bigbaz46

1 contribution

Beautiful cottage

The cleanest holiday cottage I've ever stayed in Beautiful location, Jan and Duncan are wonderful people can't do enough for you will definitely be returning Well done guys 5 stars + Internet speed great also

Visited May 2023 Travelled with family

Written 15 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

dolphincrazy1995

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom15 contributions

Wonderful stay

Had a wonderful stay in the Walcott studio for two nights. Good location for Whitby/Scarborough and the Yorkshire Moors. Would recommend visiting The Blacksmiths Inn Pub, about a 15 min drive away. The hosts provided local walk suggestions, with directions and maps, we completed two walks which we would never had located otherwise. Such a peaceful and quiet location, with all the amenities you could need. Lidl/Coop are about a 15 min drive away in Pickering. Will definitely be visiting again.

Visited March 2023 Travelled as a couple

Written 17 March 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

fluffievelluto

Henlow, United Kingdom350 contributions

Wished we'd stayed the whole week

We loved our 2 night break here - in fact - wished we'd stayed the whole week! The owners really have put a lot of effort into the cottages and making sure you have a great stay. From the guest guide supplied in advance, communication via email and text, to having the parking spaces named and allocated by room. We booked Gowland studio and couldn't fault it. The hidden kitchenette is genius and we enjoyed being able to have a lie in and prep breakfast when we felt like it. Although do remember to bring supplies. Rawcliffe is rural, so you can't just nip to a shop. (Pickering is 6 miles south) Unfortunately the nightskies didn't clear to be able to use the telescope I'd hired, but I taking that as an excuse to return and try again. However getting to see, pet and feed the various animals around the farm made up for it. Bill and Ben the goats are TV stars and Treacle the cat is adorable. Just make sure to turn left out of the property and drive 5 mins to the moors - we saw the heather in colour which was stunning!

Visited August 2022

Written 21 September 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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