Welcome to The Velveteen Bath House, a beautiful 2-bedroom self-catering townhouse set in picture-postcard Helmsley. Just a few hundred yards from the town’s gorgeous market square, Velveteen offers the discerning traveller a luxurious and comfortable stay.

Family and dog-friendly with lots of little extras for both…

the house…

THE VELVETEEN BATH HOUSE

“Everything that is real was imagined first”

Nestled in the chocolate box town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park, Velveteen is an exceptional holiday cottage designed to offer the very best in luxury self-catering stays.

The house and gardens have been completely refurbished to provide you with every comfort on your holiday. We are super-welcoming to families with children of all ages, and your fur-babies too!

Enjoy long lazy breakfasts in the stunning open plan kitchen, indulge with a SPA experience in our outdoor Swedish sauna and Ofuro Hot Tub, snuggle up for movie nights in the cinema room or curl up by the snug’s open fire. All within a few minutes’ walk from Helmsley’s market square.

Just a few of the reasons why you’ll fall in love with Velveteen.

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the area…

Helmsley | North York Moors

Nestled at the foot of the North York Moors, less than 30 miles from York, Helmsley is the only market town within the National Park. Its timeless elegance and chocolate box good looks have been a magnet to day trippers and holidaymakers for decades – so what makes this little town in North Yorkshire so appealing?

In addition to its beautiful old sandstone buildings and grand houses Helmsley is a real foodie’s heaven. There’s an abundance of fantastic restaurants, gastro pubs and chic little cafes in and around the town.

There are also lots of lovely independent shops and art galleries to mooch around, as well as a gorgeous walled garden and medieval castle. And with SPA retreats and cosy pubs to explore, its perfect for a little R & R.

  • We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was beautifully renovated and decorated to an incredibly high standard, the attention to detail was exceptional. We were lucky to have some sunny days and enjoyed sitting in the garden and using the sauna & hot tub. You are a five minute walk from the centre of Helmsley, where there are some great restaurants and cafes and shops to visit. York, Harrogate and Scarborough are easily reachable for a day out. We love this part of the country and will return!

  • The house is stunning! And full of creature comforts. Quiet and serene. We had the most relaxing stay ever, didnt once use the car as everything was on our doorstep.

  • Beautiful comfortable cottage, very relaxing break. Before Storm Lilian came we felt as though we were in Provence!

  • Perfect location, beautiful home, with every possible convenience thought of. The welcome pack was second to non and the information pack was superb. I've already recommended you to a number of friends.

  • Our second visit to this gorgeous holiday home. Velveteen is a stunning property in a fantastic location. There is everything you need to have a lovely home from home holiday. The garden is gorgeous and a lovely place to sit and enjoy a drink after a long day walking. As well as meals out we did cook in the house and had everything we needed to do this. There a lots of lovely walks within 5/10 minutes pf the property and also close to drive to the coast and other lovely towns and villages.

  • This house is absolutely perfect in every way! Decor, facilities & equipment make it an absolute home from home. We loved it, as did our dog Perfect location just a few minutes walk into the town with some lovely shops & restaurants. We will be back

  • The cottage one of nicest we have stayed in - very dog friendly with a secure garden. The decor, furniture and fixtures are high quality and stylish and it was very clean. The cottage is a lovely relaxing and homely place to stay in a quiet and peaceful location yet less than 10 mins walk to the pubs shops and cafes in Helmsley. We plan to return next year.

  • This spacious cottage is top-notch. It is beautifully presented with everything you could wish for and more. It has been renovated to a very high standard with thoughtful details that make you smile. The bathrooms/showers (all 3) are lovely and the kitchen/dining area is glorious with a lovely outlook over the garden. If all that isn't enough you can walk to Helmsley market square with all it's lovely eateries/shops in 5/6 mins and the castle/walled garden in 10 mins. Fabulous!

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