The Mill House absolutely exceeded our expectations. Honestly, I was a little skeptical when reading the website because it almost sounded too good to be true — but WOW, it did not disappoint. It was every bit as beautiful and amazing as described.We were welcomed with thoughtful touches waiting for us, including fresh bread, tea supplies, and milk in the fridge, which immediately made us feel at home after a long day of travel.The house itself felt newly renovated and was done wonderfully. One thing we especially appreciated was that every bedroom had its own bathroom, which worked perfectly for our group.Our bedroom overlooked the creek, and falling asleep to the sound of the water each night was incredibly peaceful and relaxing.We came to Yorkshire to experience the world of “All Creatures Great and Small” and originally struggled to figure out the best area to stay. While this location may have been a little farther from some of the filming sites, it ended up being perfect for us. The drives through the countryside became part of the experience and were absolutely beautiful.The village itself was so quaint and charming. We loved taking evening walks through the countryside enjoying the flowers, sheep, cows, chickens, pheasants, and the peaceful scenery all around us.We are so glad we found this hidden gem of a place to stay. It became a very special part of our England adventure and is somewhere we would happily return to again.

My family and I loved spending the weekend at the Mill House in Hawnby. There are lots of lovely walking trails on the door step of the property and a short drive away from the property is the historic Rievaulx Abbey and lovely village of Helmsley. The property is warm, cosy but also extremely spacious which is great when you have a big family. The welcome food hamper was a lovely touch and contained more than enough essentials. Each room had an en-suite and the beds are really comfy.We would recommend staying at the mill house and would love to return to experience the scenery in the summer months.