Luxury holiday cottage near to historic Beverley, Wolds & Yorkshire coast

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Hand crafted country kitchen, oak wood flooring and underfloor heating.

Stunning conversion from old cart shed in open countryside

King post trusses, hemp insulated walls and textured lime plasters.

TV / DVD player, docking station, digital radio, DVD selection and guidebooks

Perfect for a relaxing, rural retreat to share with family and friends

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61022.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Brandesburton, ENG

Beverley Minster
‪16 min drive‬
Beverley Racecourse
‪17 min drive‬
University of Hull
‪26 min drive‬
Hull (HUY-Humberside)
‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Cart Shed at Swallow's Nest.
Luxury accommodation for up to 6 people in the heart of Yorkshire's Nature Triangle. Easy access to stunning coastlines, the Yorkshire Wolds, historic Beverley & York and surrounded by open countryside.
Formerly a stable block and cart shed, this historic building has been lovingly restored by the owners, Katy & John, using reclaimed and sustainable materials. The walls are insulated with locally grown hemp and lime plaster provides a beautiful textured and rustic finish.
Furnished with every attention to detail, bedrooms and bathrooms have been designed with relaxation and comfort in mind. Two of the bedrooms have an en suite shower / toilet room (one is wheelchair accessible with roll in shower) and there is also a family bathroom with bath, shower and toilet.
The large open plan living space has a fully fitted, hand crafted country kitchen, oak wood flooring, underfloor heating and a log burning stove (complimentary logs).
With three bedrooms sleeping up to six people, the Cart Shed offers the perfect space for families or groups of friends to gather together.
Two of the bedrooms can be made up as either super king sized beds or two singles.
Situated all on one level, it is fully wheelchair accessible.
The Cart Shed looks out onto our woodland and across open fields. Watch the sun set, listen to birds singing and enjoy a glass of wine on the private patio.
Complimentary welcome basket with local produce, free Wi Fi, TV and DVD Combi, docking station, telescope (to view the wide open star lit skies), binoculars, selected books, games and DVDs.
You are welcome to bring two fully house trained, well-behaved dogs (small additional charge).
Golf course, fishing lakes and water sports centre on our doorstep.
Within just a few miles there is:
- historic Beverley (one of Yorkshire's best kept secrets)
- sandy beaches and spectacular coastal scenery including Flamborough Head
- some of the best wildlife reserves in the country
- the Yorkshire Wolds - ideal for walking or cycling
- and the city of Hull (UK City of Culture 2017) with one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, The Deep.
*** SHORT BREAKS available, minimum two nights
**** DISCOUNTS FOR SMALLER GROUPS
Up to 4 people using 2 bedrooms - 10% off advertised price
Up to 2 people using 1 bedroom - 20% off advertised price
Applies to off peak periods only. Discount applies in addition to any special offers currently available.
Please get in touch for full details and prices.

Property manager

John Brierley

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Up to 2 fully house trained dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Driffield

Located in Driffield, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Wassand Hall and St Mary's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hornsea Mere and Burton Constable Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Hollywood Bowl, or check out an event or a game at Beverley Racecourse. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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Brandesburton, ENG

What's nearby

Beverley Minster - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
Beverley Racecourse - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
Bridlington South Beach - 26 min drive - 22.2 km
University of Hull - 26 min drive - 25.2 km
Hull Marina - 29 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

Beverley Station - 20 min drive
Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hayride - ‬14 min drive
‪White Horse Inn - ‬26 min drive
‪Bert's Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
‪Dacre Arms - ‬17 min walk
‪Tiger Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury holiday cottage near to historic Beverley, Wolds & Yorkshire coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury holiday cottage near to historic Beverley, Wolds & Yorkshire coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury holiday cottage near to historic Beverley, Wolds & Yorkshire coast?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury holiday cottage near to historic Beverley, Wolds & Yorkshire coast located?

This family-friendly Driffield cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hainsworth Park Golf Club and Humberside Shooting Ground. Watersedge Park and Foss Hill Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Juliet F.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

Beautiful property with excellent hosts. John and Katy greeted us in person and even allowed us to check in slightly earlier. Immaculate accomodation with a very personal touch, a welcome hamper & even a basket of treats for out dog and a fenced area for the dog too. Thoroughly recommend, a great base for exploring the local area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tania O.

17 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

Great place to stay. Greeted with lovely home cooked biscuits. Lovely property homely and lovely and quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn A.

8 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Very good place to stay and recommended. Great location, surroundings and ambience. Friendly, helpful hosts. All one could want really.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanna J.

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

A perfect stay in lovely accommodation. Excellent ameneties and a good location. A very thoughtful welcome basket, which even included gluten free cookies for us. Thank you very much for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

8 Oct 2016

Wonderful and relaxing

Simply couldn't have wished for better. First class accommodation and first class hosts. The area is great and would recommend a visit to The Black Swan. Everyone was so friendly. Highly recommend a stay here

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

15 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing..

Such a beautiful place! There's clearly careful attention to every detail to make the stay perfect - everything from the cleanliness, the design, the facilities and extra touches, all the way through to the outside surroundings and the friendly helpfulness of the owners. I'd also highly recommend this accommodation and location for anyone with mobility issues or those in wheelchairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

29 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swallow's Nest

A wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. The tree was up and decorated, the log fire burning and the turkey awaiting. The facilities for making the property 'accessible' are excellent. Extremely helpful and welcoming hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denyse E.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing visit!

What a fantastic property and lovely location, we booked The Cart Shed as a base for visiting York, the amazing Aquarium in Hull and the nearby town of Beverley which is such a lovely town with all the shops and eateries you would want. Staying here would also be a relaxing and peaceful place for a break. The Cart Shed has everything you need, just pack your clothes and enjoy the experience. Will definitely be returning!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F., Oxenhope Bronte country

3 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break to catch up and celebrate

Great property especially for my husband who has MS the wet room is fab and all on one level well thought out very pretty and gorgeous outdoor space which we very much enjoyed on a sunny evening and excellent location for exploring Beverley and the coast

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mikela F.

29 Dec 2016

Simply magic.

Perfectly done to make you feel tucked away someplace special. The space was perfect, fire, heated floors, beautiful finishes. Just could not have been more perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Doncaster

25 Jul 2018

Tranquil

A lovely spacious place to stay, very clean, hosts Katy and John were very helpful. Everything is provided, including an abundance of fresh eggs. Ideally situated for exploring this part of the world, lovely walks ,perfect for dogs, a15-20 walk to the village,which has everything you need. We would certainly be looking to come again .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and perfect for our needs

My elderly mum and i had a lovely stay in the Cart Shed. Beautifully restored, light and airy space, well thought out with a very well equipped kitchen, comfy furniture and everything we needed. The walk in shower, toilet rails and smooth floors/no steps were perfect for my mum who walks with a wheeler. We enjoyed the private yard and outdoor table & seating in a quiet rural setting. John and Katy were very welcoming and the organic prosecco & hamper was a lovely touch!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

pat n.

22 Aug 2023

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Return to my childhood

THE PROPERTY WS OF A VERY HAGH STANDARD, our welcome was beyond expectation ....eg the welcome pack We were very isolated and further away from Beverley than we thought ...my fault as I thought we were to stay in the village not far from the racecourse !!!! We were taken by the friendliness of our hosts .... Should we make the journey again we would certainly be visiting you again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

7 Nov 2017

Spacious yet cosy, welcoming and comfortable.

Our family of five spent our autumn half term week at Swallows Nest and thoroughly enjoyed it. With three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a lovely kitchen / dining area we all had plenty of space to eat, sleep and relax. Our boys loved the private wood, where we lit a fire in the fire pit, one night and toasted marshmallows. Beverly is a beautiful nearby market town with great shops and cafes and well worth a visit. As are day trips to Hull and Filey and a pizza dinner at nearby Bert's Restaurant.. All in all, a lovely break in a gorgeous cottage. Victoria & Paul

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

15 Apr 2018

Fabulous!

Thank you Katy and John for making our stay at The Cart Shed so enjoyable. The cottage itself is decorated to a very high standard and we loved all the little extras provided, ie flowers in the bedrooms, beautiful food hamper, as many free range eggs as we could eat, even a rucksack for the dogs with treats etc! It’s these extra touches which make this accommodation 5* plus. We loved the surrounding area great for walking although the weather wasn’t the best. We would love to stay at The Cart Shed again and we will definitely recommend this property to family and friends it’s a gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shirley N.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely celebration break

You could not wish for a more relaxing location. The property is situated in a rural location with fantastic wildlife around. It is well furnished and everything has been thought of. The welcome basket and home made scones was also much appreciated.. We were a group of 6 celebrating a 65th wedding anniversary so being on one level and having two en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom was ideal for the age group. The local village pub served good food and was very COVID secure. The same can be said for the local fish and chip shop. All in all a nice relaxing break.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

6 May 2017

A wonderful stay

We stayed at The Cart Shed for our 7th Team Menopause annual cycling holiday and our stay could not have been better - (we are 4 women of a certain age) Katy & John are the perfect hosts. Very welcoming and incredibly helpful but unobtrusive unless you need them. The Cart Shed is beautifully appointed and well equipped and very clean and warm. Loads of hot water, comfy beds and enough stuff in the kitchen for proper cooking. The eggs from the resident chickens were a highlight. Even our bikes were cosy and secure in a locked out-building. A holiday to remember. Thank you.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

6 Aug 2016

Beautifully converted cottage/barn

Had a lovely 4 nights in this cottage. The hosts, John and Katy, were extremely accommodating and always on hand if needed but at the same time you had plenty of your own space and were not overlooked in any way. The property has been beautifully renovated to a very high standard. Very clean and tidy on arrival and John and Katy have obviously put a lot of thought into what they have provided in the cottage for you to use - games, DVDs, books, a great selection of maps and brochures, torches, shoe cleaning stuff (just to name a few) and not forgetting the lovely welcome hamper for both us and the dogs! Loved our private outdoor seating area which looked out onto open fields and a small woodland - all very secure for dogs and young children. Our slightly older children (13 and 10) loved being allowed the independence to go into the woodland where a hammock and fire pit have been set up - all felt very safe. We'd gone away saying we would eat out but loved the property so much that we stayed in each night. Will definitely be recommending to anyone wanting to visit the area and hope to return ourselves too. Thanks again to John and Katy.

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

29 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swallows nest stay

Had a lovely week , nice and peaceful. The place is great , loved the patio watching the sun go down with a beer. Also loved the hammock in the woods. John and Katie are really helpful with advice about the local area (and getting us our eggs ). Nearby beach great for dogs.

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Bolton Lancs

18 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

I don’t think we could have asked for a nicer or better equipped place to stay We appreciated the kindness of the hosts and the wonderful birthday cake - also the lovely welcome pack We will return

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

6 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Warm Welcome

A very clean, comfortable and cosy cottage - and what a welcome! The fire was alight when we arrived, there was a pretty Christmas tree and a welcome basket of foods including local bread milking preserves.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

clare f.

22 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

We had a wonderful stay here. The Cart Shed is beautifully furnished with special extra touches for example a welcome pack, a Christmas tree and dog treats. It was comfortable, warm and cosy and a perfect spot for a pre Christmas get together. The area was close to the beaches for some great dog walking and there were brilliant places to eat (or takeaway) close by. We highly recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

5 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at The Cart Shed!

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Cart Shed. A huge thank to the owners, John and Katy who have created a beautiful space to relax and unwind.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

TERRY H.

19 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Holiday.

Lovely property good location for East Yorks Coast Etc. Nice welcome from Hosts, Thankyou

10/10 Excellent

Raymond W., Bromley Cross, Bolton Lancs

14 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WEEKEND AT SWALLOWS NEST

Extremely friendly hosts, excellent accommodation spotlessly clean with every amenity provided, from first aid kits to binoculars for viewing the local wildlife.

About the host

Hosted by John Brierley

John & Katy bought the farm house and outbuildings in 2012. They converted the old stable and cart shed between 2013 to 2015 into a beautiful holiday cottage, using reclaimed and sustainable materials.
A second holiday cottage is now planned.
They live in the attached farm house and are available to welcome new guests and help out if needed.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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