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Upper Helmsley Hall, Upper Helmsley

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 161 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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York, Yorkshire
  • Place, Breezy Knees Gardens and Nursery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, York Maze
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, University of York
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Upper Helmsley Hall, Upper Helmsley

A handsome blend of Georgian and Victorian architecture, Upper Helmsley Hall will transport its guests to a bygone era of elegance and class with oak panelling throughout the ground floor, authentically furnished, yet fully equipped for 21st century comforts. A perfect setting for a very special gathering of extended family or friends, where a game of tennis can be enjoyed in addition to the exquisite accommodation. If you can tear yourselves away, The Yorkshire Wolds and historic City of York are waiting to be explored.

Upper Helmsley Hall retains many of its original features such as oak panelling, exposed beams, sash windows and stunning, intricate cornices. With four reception rooms including the generous Oak room complete with baby grand piano; the welcoming Drawing room with two light filled sitting areas; the Tiger hall with, well ... a stuffed tiger of course, along with desk/study space; and the magnificent fully oak panelled Dining room where to dress for dinner is certainly the order of the day, you will feel you have really 'arrived'. For less formal dining, the large breakfast kitchen has plenty of space for the breakfast table, along with a butler's pantry, comforting Aga, separate conventional cooking facilities, a large fridge/freezer and two dishwashers, making preparations of those important celebratory meals a joy. Climb the stairs to the eight very generous bedrooms, all decorated to complement the style of this stunning Hall. Equally the bathrooms have all been sympathetically restored to cater for modern day guests' needs, featuring large walk-in showers and a roll-top bath.

Outside, to the front of the Hall, sweeping away from the terrace seating area, the main garden is laid to lawn and leads down to the Haha and tennis court for your enjoyment.

This exceptional Hall is the perfect choice for those looking for something extra special, for either short or longer stays.

Ground Floor:
Tiger hall (entrance hall)
Full of antiques, a desk and table for board games or reading, and a stuffed tiger in display cabinet.
Kitchen
With an Aga range cooker, electric oven and induction hob, large fridge/freezer, two dishwashers, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, television and breakfast table seating 10 guests.
Utility room (butler's pantry)
With a washing machine, dryer, sink and drinks fridge.
Drawing room
With two sitting room areas and an open fire, comfortable seating for uo to 11 guests, television and doors that open out to the garden.
Oak room
Large, oak panelled room with sitting area, an open fire and baby grand piano.
Dining room
Beautiful oak panelled room with a large dining table seating up to 16 guests and an open fire.
Cloakroom
With twin wash basins and two separate WCs.


First Floor West Wing:
Landing area leading to
Bedroom one
With a 6’ super-king size / twin zip and link bed (please specify on booking).
Family bathroom
With a bath, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Shower room
With a walk in shower
Bedroom two
With a 6’ super-king size / twin zip and link bed (please specify on booking)..
Bedroom three
With a 4'6 double bed.
Family shower room
With a shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom four
With two 3’ single beds.
Family bathroom
With a roll-top bath, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

First Floor East Wing:
Landing area leading to
Bedroom five
With a 6’ super-king size bed.
Family bathroom.
With a bath, walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom six
With a 6’ super-king size / twin zip and link bed (please specify on booking).
Bedroom seven
With a 6’ super-king size bed.
Bedroom eight
With a 4'6 double bed.
Family shower room
With a shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside:
Extensive gardens laid to lawn with a Haha leading to a further lawned area and Tennis Court
Ample parking for ten cars.

Additional Information:
Unlimited logs are provided.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Due to the age and style of the hall there are various steps on the first floor between bedrooms.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Breezy Knees Gardens and Nursery. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 6 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 6 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • 12 minutes by car from Shambles and 13 minutes from University of York
This vacation home offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Piano
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

595647

Upper Helmsley Hall, Upper Helmsley Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an experience! Fantastic property for a large group. We were a party of 11 and a puppy and there was more than enough room for us all. Very grand residence but also super comfortable. The grounds were ideal - the tennis court a real bonus! Welcome pack was a nice touch and David, the caretaker very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous, comfortable country pile

This is an elegant and comfortable country house in a tiny village just outside York. It has two large, elegant sitting rooms and a panelled dining room, perfect for formal dinners. We loved the house, its rambling corridors, comfortable bedrooms and elegant and fascinating objects and furniture. Perfect for a country house weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion near York

The property was stunning - spacious and very well equipped. We made excellent use of the tennis court, jigsaws, scrabble and playing cards. The bedrooms and beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked/equipped. The dining room was able to accommodate our large group for a couple of dinners brought in from local restaurants!!! Our stay at Helmsley Hall was thoroughly lovely, and our hosts/property managers were available if needed, and gave us all the information we needed to help our stay be just what we expected. Thank you!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023