Newburgh House Bed & Breakfast

We were gifted a buy a gift 2 night luxury stay but paid £80 to upgrade our room. I wouldn’t call it luxury but it was very nice. The hosts made us feel welcome from our first contact with them on the phone to book & throughout our stay. Our room was large & comfortable with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. My only observation re the room is there are no sockets near any of the mirrors & so had to use my phone camera as a mirror to style my hair. A freestanding little mobile mirror or extension lead would have been useful. The en suite bathroom is huge but the shower cubicle is small & not very powerful, however, not a surprise given age of property but the mouldy sealant in it needs attention. I’m also not a fan of carpeted bathrooms as they don’t dry & aren’t very hygienic but I am a fan of an en suite bathroom. The tea tray offers a selection of teas, coffee, fresh milk in a flask & home made brownies- very good! It was lovely to have 2 comfy chairs & a coffee table if we wanted to read or watch tv. Breakfast is still managed Covid style with pre ordering the night before. I prefer to order at breakfast but that is just personal preference as I never know how hungry I’ll feel if dined out the night before. The fresh fruit salad & yogurt is a perfect start to breakfast, followed by several cooked options. No cereal or porridge options. Tasty breakfast freshly cooked. You cannot fault the hospitality received. Like with most older buildings, areas need attention but that is to be expected. It is a very homely & friendly place to stay that is well located for many local places of interest such as Helmsley, Helmsley Castle & Rievaulx Abbey, Castle Howard & York. Parking is at rear of property & the advice to unload luggage at front before parking was sensible. I wouldn’t pay extra for the upgrade next time but it was a treat to have the space & views on this occasion. We would recommend staying here. Our negative comments are not complaints, just our personal observations & we would stay again. Thank you Ryan & Andy. They work very hard to make you feel welcome & at home.

A wonderful treat for my 74th birthday. Wonderful warm welcome from Andy and the cats. Excellent accommodation and welcome pack. The prosecco was very much appreciated. An excellent breakfast choice ( I have to have gluten free food) which was delicious and filling. It was great to watch the birds, including a woodpecker, feeding in the garden. Nothing was a trouble. A brilliant stay. Thanks

We chose “afternoon tea with bubbles” at Newburgh House when we were given a Buy a Gift. What a great choice and so much better than similar afternoon teas at other more established places. Beautiful setting, friendly reception, intimate atmosphere, and home made quiche and cakes to die for. Highly recommended.