Christina and Phil have made such a special holiday home away from home. Whether it's the lovely soft lighting options, cosy blankets, kitchen speaker so you don't have to bring your own or the incredible cinema and sound system set up, every tiny aspect of your comfort has been thoughtfully considered. The hot tub and sauna are an added bonus as is the fab location - Helmsley is idyllic and our pooch loved stomping around Duncombe Park, a very short walk away. Thank you for a for a fab stay!

The most beautiful cottage where everything had been thought of. Loved the decor and the feel of the place. The hot tub and sauna made it feel very special. A fantastic place for me to celebrate a (big) birthday

Absolutely beautiful cottage with all the facilities you could need for a relaxing and luxurious stay . Lovely touches included a welcome hamper (wine ,milk , bread etc) , cinema room and record player . Sauna and hot tub were lovely and well needed after walks in beautiful surrounding countryside. Will be recommending to friends and family and hope to return. Perfect relaxing retreat !

A beautiful house in a perfect location, within easy walking distance to the gorgeous Helmsley, and dedicated parking is always a bonus. Perfect size for three adults having three bathrooms. I have no hesitation in recommending this fabulous property .

My wife & I, have just returned home from a week away in Helmsley and we stayed at the Velveteen Holiday Cottage. We enjoyed our stay and spent lots of time exploring the area and visiting the walled gardens, castle and the sea side towns located close to Helmsley as well as visiting York. It was our belated honeymoon and we were welcomed to the cottage with a nice hamper, as well as a card and bottle of fizz to celebrate. Thank you very much for this lovely gift. We would highly recommend.

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, didn't once use the car as everything was on our doorstep.

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.