Three cottages sleeping from 2-4. Pets and children welcome. Just 10 mins from York city centre.
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Darcy's Cottages
A Luxury home away from home
What we offer
The perfect place to stay
A luxury home away from home
Family Gathering, Birthday Celebration or Wedding? You can book all three cottages.
Pet Friendly
Pets welcome on request and up to two well-behaved dogs permitted.
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DASHWOOD
- Sleeps 4
- Bedroom One – antique King-sized brass bed
- Bedroom Two – twins or Superking-sized bed
- Slipper bath and walk in shower
- Sky TV and Superfast broadband
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Up to two well-behaved dogs permitted
- Log burner
- Patio and enclosed private garden
Darcy's Cottage
- Sleeps 2 in an antique King-sized brass bed
- Enormous bathroom with walk in shower and bateau bath
- Sunny courtyard
- Sky TV
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Up to two well-behaved dogs permitted
- Log burner
Willoughby's Loft
- Sleeps 2 in a King-sized four poster bed
- Downstairs bedroom with ensuite wet room and French doors on to patio and enclosed private garden
- Living room, kitchen and dining upstairs with French doors and Juliet balcony
- Sky TV and Superfast broadband
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Up to two well-behaved dogs permitted
Book All Three
Family Gathering, Birthday Celebration or Wedding? You can book all three cottages.
- Sleeps up to eight adults
- Travel cots available and two roll out beds
- Parking for up to four cars outside cottages, more on request
- All mod cons
- BBQ available
- Xmas and New Year available
Our location
Darcy’s Cottages are set in the village of Holtby, a charming little village on the outskirts of York. With the city centre only 10 minutes away, you have the best of both worlds; the delightful small country village atmosphere of old Yorkshire twinned with the vibrant city of York. The park and ride is only 5 minutes away with regular buses into York. There is also a bus stop at the edge of the village, with buses every 30 minutes during peak times. Taxis from the centre of York are in the region of £15.
There is parking on site for up to 4 cars, more on request and parking in the village is not restricted.
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TanyaLovely place to stay, only 10 minutes from York city centre and the area is so peaceful. Michelle was a great host, she clearly takes pride in hosting as the whole place was clean and tidy! My boyfriend only had one complaint, that we didn’t get more scones! 😂Overall a wonderful place, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a romantic weekend away. – 08/12/24See Full Reviewread less×
Tanya– 08/12/24Lovely place to stay, only 10 minutes from York city centre and the area is so peaceful. Michelle was a great host, she clearly takes pride in hosting as the whole place was clean and tidy! My boyfriend only had one complaint, that we didn’t get more scones! 😂Overall a wonderful place, would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a romantic weekend away.
LesleyFantastic cottage and stunning bathroom . Michelle is a fantastic host and we would defo return . Very friendly and nothing was too much trouble .😃 – 15/11/24See Full Reviewread less×
Lesley– 15/11/24Fantastic cottage and stunning bathroom . Michelle is a fantastic host and we would defo return . Very friendly and nothing was too much trouble .😃
JessicaWe had a lovely stay. An idyllic country cottage with all the sites of York City Centre a 10min drive away. Michelle was a very thoughtful host, lots of lovely extras provided in the kitchen to help us enjoy our stay. We loved the homemade jam! – 13/11/24See Full Reviewread less×
Jessica– 13/11/24We had a lovely stay. An idyllic country cottage with all the sites of York City Centre a 10min drive away. Michelle was a very thoughtful host, lots of lovely extras provided in the kitchen to help us enjoy our stay. We loved the homemade jam!
AndrewGreat location and house. – 03/11/24See Full Reviewread less×
Andrew– 03/11/24Great location and house.
BenjaminThe house was lovely and clean in a quite and peaceful area not far from the city centre. Michelle was a great host. She had bread and jam for me at the house and made sure everything was okay. – 03/11/24See Full Reviewread less×
Benjamin– 03/11/24The house was lovely and clean in a quite and peaceful area not far from the city centre. Michelle was a great host. She had bread and jam for me at the house and made sure everything was okay.
Debbie B.Had a wonderful stay in Willoughby loft, everything was so clean and it is so peaceful. The owner has thought of everything . All the goodies were lovely especially the homemade cake, jam and fresh eg – 19/10/24See Full Reviewread less×
Debbie B.– 19/10/24Had a wonderful stay in Willoughby loft, everything was so clean and it is so peaceful. The owner has thought of everything . All the goodies were lovely especially the homemade cake, jam and fresh egBianca T.
Super leuke loft met beneden de slaapkamer, badkamer en tuin en boven de woonkamer, open keuken en een fantastisch uitzicht op de tuin. De loft was van alle gemakken voorzien. Vaatwasser, combi magnetron/oven, nespresso apparaat. We werden verwend met scones, melk, koffie cupjes, alles om af te wassen. We hadden Willowby’s loft trouwens. En goede locatie als uitval basis voor leuke uitstapjes. – 14/09/24See Full Reviewread less×Bianca T.– 14/09/24Super leuke loft met beneden de slaapkamer, badkamer en tuin en boven de woonkamer, open keuken en een fantastisch uitzicht op de tuin. De loft was van alle gemakken voorzien. Vaatwasser, combi magnetron/oven, nespresso apparaat. We werden verwend met scones, melk, koffie cupjes, alles om af te wassen. We hadden Willowby’s loft trouwens. En goede locatie als uitval basis voor leuke uitstapjes.
ChristineA lovely place to stay, easy to get into York & great for visiting other places locally – 25/08/24See Full Reviewread less×
Christine– 25/08/24A lovely place to stay, easy to get into York & great for visiting other places locally
GordonGreat location just a few miles away from the centre of York yet you are in the heart of the countryside. Lovely property, lived up to and exceeded our expectations- good communication and helpful information pack. Would highly recommend – we had a lovely relaxing break and the accommodation was first class – 16/08/24See Full Reviewread less×
Gordon– 16/08/24Great location just a few miles away from the centre of York yet you are in the heart of the countryside. Lovely property, lived up to and exceeded our expectations- good communication and helpful information pack. Would highly recommend – we had a lovely relaxing break and the accommodation was first class
MelindaMichelle’s loft was a picture-perfect country cottage to stay in while visiting Yorkshire. We loved watching the chickens roam around the gorgeous garden and being greeted by friendly cats in the driveway. Michelle came to say hello and help us with anything we needed upon check-in. She even made us fresh scones and left milk, butter and homemade jam in the fridge! The location was perfect, just 10 min drive from York city, but in a small quiet village that truly felt like an escape. We would absolutely stay again! – 01/08/24See Full Reviewread less×
Melinda– 01/08/24Michelle’s loft was a picture-perfect country cottage to stay in while visiting Yorkshire. We loved watching the chickens roam around the gorgeous garden and being greeted by friendly cats in the driveway. Michelle came to say hello and help us with anything we needed upon check-in. She even made us fresh scones and left milk, butter and homemade jam in the fridge! The location was perfect, just 10 min drive from York city, but in a small quiet village that truly felt like an escape. We would absolutely stay again!
Rachelle E.Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Michelle. Le logement est propre,spacieux et bien équipé. A 10 minutes de route de York par un petit chemin de campagne.Tout était parfait. – 21/07/24See Full Reviewread less×
Rachelle E.– 21/07/24Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Michelle. Le logement est propre,spacieux et bien équipé. A 10 minutes de route de York par un petit chemin de campagne.Tout était parfait.
Kerry M.Just spent 3 nights in Willoughbys loft, had a wonderful stay, the accommodation is lovely and very peaceful, loved the goodies that awaited us especially the home made scones and the jam, will definitely return . – 04/06/24See Full Reviewread less×
Kerry M.– 04/06/24Just spent 3 nights in Willoughbys loft, had a wonderful stay, the accommodation is lovely and very peaceful, loved the goodies that awaited us especially the home made scones and the jam, will definitely return .
Jasonif you want the most ideal quiet away from the city stay then this is your place. – 30/05/24See Full Reviewread less×
Jason– 30/05/24if you want the most ideal quiet away from the city stay then this is your place.
JonathanGreat location and nice space. Well stocked fridge on arrival was much appreciated . Everything you could want from an Airbnb. – 01/04/24See Full Reviewread less×
Jonathan– 01/04/24Great location and nice space. Well stocked fridge on arrival was much appreciated . Everything you could want from an Airbnb.
Leewe had a fabulous weekend at this place, beautiful house in superb location, everything was perfect for us especially the 🛀 bath, i can’t wait to return – 10/03/24See Full Reviewread less×
Lee– 10/03/24we had a fabulous weekend at this place, beautiful house in superb location, everything was perfect for us especially the 🛀 bath, i can’t wait to return
SallyMichelles cottage is absolutely beautiful i felt at home immediately was greeted with goodies to eat, homemade delicious and best jam ever tasted. We cooked a mostly and had everything we needed in the kitchen and a bonus dishwasher. Lovely wooden table to eat on and a super comfy lounge area with corner settee and large screen TV great for a film after a long day sight seeing York and surrounds are stunning well worth a visit and plenty of lovely places to eat our dog loved it too lots of great dog walks totally recommend Michelles cottage oh and the bathroom is stunning really big warm and bath was a real luxury. – 24/02/24See Full Reviewread less×
Sally– 24/02/24Michelles cottage is absolutely beautiful i felt at home immediately was greeted with goodies to eat, homemade delicious and best jam ever tasted. We cooked a mostly and had everything we needed in the kitchen and a bonus dishwasher. Lovely wooden table to eat on and a super comfy lounge area with corner settee and large screen TV great for a film after a long day sight seeing York and surrounds are stunning well worth a visit and plenty of lovely places to eat our dog loved it too lots of great dog walks totally recommend Michelles cottage oh and the bathroom is stunning really big warm and bath was a real luxury.
DavidMichelle’s communication was excellent from moment of booking and the cottage was as described in the advert. – 18/02/24See Full Reviewread less×
David– 18/02/24Michelle’s communication was excellent from moment of booking and the cottage was as described in the advert.
AlexHad a lovely stay in the cottage. Perfect location with easy access to York. Clean, comfortable, and quick communication from Michelle made this stay very easy. – 13/02/24See Full Reviewread less×
Alex– 13/02/24Had a lovely stay in the cottage. Perfect location with easy access to York. Clean, comfortable, and quick communication from Michelle made this stay very easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are currently operating under normal T&Cs. For T&Cs under Covid regulations see note below.
Normal T&Cs
Cancellations up to 7 weeks before the stay will be refunded minus 25%.
Cancellations within the 7 weeks before the stay will be refunded minus 25% if the period is re-sold.
However, please be assured that should the Government put York into lockdown again my Covid Cancellation Policy will apply to all bookings regardless. Keep safe and we hope to see you in 2022.
Covid T&Cs
Initial payment of 25%, payable when you book.
Remainder payments will not be requested until 2 weeks before the holiday is due to be taken.
Covid Cancellation
Free cancellation and refund, minus a £15 administration fee or movement of dates to an alternative week. There may be an additional cost, or reduction depending on the price of that stay. No admin charge for this.
Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome and we have hosted a variety of pets. We do not charge for your pet but please let us know if you are bringing a pet. Please note that there is livestock on the property and roaming birds.

















