Nestled in the picturesque village of Helperby, North Yorkshire, Half Moon Cottage offers a warm and inviting retreat for small families and couples. This idyllic holiday home features a cosy living/dining room with Smart TV and an open fire, along with a well-equipped kitchen. The cottage also boasts two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one single. Take advantage of private parking for 1 car or enjoy the lovely rear garden with garden furniture.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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.
Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire.
Laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Added amenities include a washing machine, a TV and a dishwasher.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces. This York cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. This accommodation has kitchens with dishwashers.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated that there is no 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
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
About the area
York is home to this cottage. Aldborough Roman Site Museum and Rural Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boroughbridge Marina and Aldwark Manor Golf Club. The Dutch House and Thirsk Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide
Is Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire. located?
Situated in York, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of St. James's Square, Boroughbridge Community Library and Boroughbridge Marina. Aldborough Roman Site Museum and Aldwark Manor Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Escape to this wonderful holiday cottage in Helperby, North Yorkshire. Reviews
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Exceptional
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Really lovely cottage which was exactly what we were looking for. It was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. The cottage is within striking distance of both York and Harrogate which gave us enjoyable days out. The staff at the local Oak Tree Inn pub were very welcoming and the food and atmosphere were second to none.
The only negatives about our stay was the remoteness of the cottage and total lack of any shop (apart from a butchers) in the village. The cottage is on the main road and the traffic through the village was a tad noisy at night, especially given the warm nights requiring the windows being open. For these two reasons we have deducted a star for location and area.
David G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim Evinou
12 Jun 2025
We stayed as a family of 3 over the New Year period, and the cottage was everything we needed.
We stayed as a family of 3 over the New Year period, and the cottage was everything we needed. For what we paid for 7 nights, I would say it was good value for money. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals, and was great having a dishwasher and washing machine to use. The living room was very cosy, and having the wood burner was a brilliant bonus. The livingroom was decorated lovely for Christmas and added that extra cosy feel. The bedrooms were of good size, and the beds were comfortable. Plenty clothing storage space too. There was no tv in the bedroom, which disappointed our teenage son as he had to share the living room tv with us, so a small tv in the single room would be a brilliant addition for families. The bathroom was ok, shower could be a bit troublesome but once we worked out how to keep the pressure on, we had no issues. The cottage is a great base for exploring York and other villages by car, however nothing is really within walking distance. There is a village inn about 2 mins walk from the cottage, however we did not visit, and a stunning church which is worth visiting. Overall, a lovely stay and would return.
Kim Evinou
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christopher Mumford
2 Oct 2025
Once again it has been a pleasure staying in such a lovely cottage.
Once again it has been a pleasure staying in such a lovely cottage. Thank you to the host for keeping such a clean & comfortable aboad. Christopher
Christopher Mumford
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Louise Fisher
8 Nov 2025
Last minute booking as forecast wasn't good.
Last minute booking as forecast wasn't good.Lovely little cottage, easy to find with the directions.Everything we needed there, and good local info in the info pack.Note one pub didn't serve food on mon and tue night and the other happened to be closed while we were there.But lots of choice for take away in the local towns 10min drive away.