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Guesthouse Shallowdale House
West End, Ampleforth, Helmsley, Helmsley, YO62 4DY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 22 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The breakfast was excellent. Phillip and Anton went the extra mile and used locally sourced food e.g. sausages and black pudding which was a delight. Phillip and Anton are wonderful hosts and I enjoyed our morning and evening conversations.

Very welcoming ,comfortable, friendly, excellent food

Very homely and cultured feel with lovely works of art and books in abundance. Superb views Spacious bedroom

Exceptionally friendly, informative hosts. Beautiful setting and garden Good location for visiting countryside and coast

hospitality, comfort and generally of a very high quality

Location is first class. Classic style, great food.

The warmly welcome from Philip & Anton, the wonderful view, the delicious breakfast.. we loved to stay with them!

A beautiful location on the village outskirts of Ampleforth. Anton and Philip were amazing hosts. The room had the most stunning views and the breakfast was delicious with variety to suit all tastes.
Comfy bed, excellent accommodation and friendly and helpful owners. First class hospitality.

Wonderful breakfast - outstanding. Careful service. Philip and Anton were charming hosts. They were extremely helpful with restaurant recommendations and produced a splendid tea and brownies (to die for with stem ginger) after a days walking. We were made to feel very welcome and loved our stay.

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Set in 2 acres of hillside gardens in the village of Ampleforth, Shallowdale House is located 5 miles from Helmsley. This award-winning property features a restaurant and lovely views.
The individually decorated rooms at Shallowdale House feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a bathroom with luxury toiletries and bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is included.
A traditional breakfast is served daily and evening meals can be requested. You can relax in a spacious and elegant drawing room and in the first-floor library.
The house looks onto the surrounding Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, through large picture windows.
Shallowdale House is set on the southern edge of North York Moors National Park, 20 miles north of York. Nearby attractions include Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
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About Shallowdale House
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Host Info
Castle Howard, Rievaulx Abbey, Nunnington Hall, and the lovely market town of Helmsley : all within a 10 mile radius
Languages spoken: English, Dutch
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Durham Tees Valley Airport24.7 miles
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Leeds Bradford International Airport31.8 miles
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport50.5 miles
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Amenities of Shallowdale House Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
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Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
General
- Electric blankets
- Smoke-free property
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- Dutch
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Shallowdale House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Shallowdale House accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards, but not American Express.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Shallowdale House
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Shallowdale House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Room options at Shallowdale House include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
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Check-in at Shallowdale House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Shallowdale House is 3.7 miles from the center of Helmsley.
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The prices at Shallowdale House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Shallowdale House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
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Guests staying at Shallowdale House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish