The Old Post Office in Ampleforth | Stunning Vale of York Group Cottage

About The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office is a spacious cottage in Ampleforth village within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. This property sleeps ten guests across five bedrooms making it perfect for large groups and multi-generational families. The main house features original beamed ceilings and a separate external annexe provides extra flexibility for your group.

Ampleforth sits in stunning moorland countryside with traditional stone houses and rolling hills. The village offers two local pubs, a tea room and village shop all within walking distance.

The main house has four bedrooms including two super-king zip-link rooms, two doubles, plus a family bathroom with roll-top bath. The external annexe contains a double mezzanine bedroom with en-suite. Social spaces include a living room with multi-fuel stove, six-seater dining table and country-style kitchen. The annexe has its own open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area.

Groups can visit Castle Howard (12 miles, 20 minutes), Helmsley market town (4 miles, 10 minutes), Byland Abbey (3 miles, 8 minutes) and National Centre for Birds of Prey (6 miles, 15 minutes). York lies 20 miles away for day trips.

This property offers exceptional space for large groups with multiple living areas and off-road parking for two cars. The Old Post Office works brilliantly for family reunions and friend gatherings.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓Electric oil-fired aga and hob, induction hob, microwave/multi oven, fridge/freezer
✓Smart tv, tv, wifi
✓Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Off-road parking for at least 2 cars
✓Enclosed rear terrace with furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and two pubs 0.1 miles
✓Note: a welcome pack with basics (bread, butter, jam, marmalade, biscuits, milk) and a bottle of sparkly in the fridge, along with tea, coffee, hot chocolate are all provided
✓Note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays
✓Note: this property cannot accept check ins before 4pm unless agreed by prior arrangement

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Post Office

Spacious accommodation

Much bigger than photos show with plenty of room for everyone to spread out comfortably

Separate annexe flexibility

External annexe with own facilities perfect for different family groups or extra privacy

Excellent village location

Two great pubs and lovely cafe directly opposite make dining out incredibly convenient

Multi-fuel stove atmosphere

Cosy living room with real fire creates perfect gathering space for group evenings

Quality beds and furnishings

Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and high standard of interior furnishings

Perfect for large groups

Multiple bedrooms and living spaces work brilliantly for family reunions and friend gatherings

Getting To The Old Post Office

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Post Office by car, take the A170 towards Helmsley then follow signs to Ampleforth village. The cottage is located in the village centre with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is York, approximately 20 miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a scenic drive through the North Yorkshire countryside to Ampleforth.

Off-road parking for two cars

York station (20 miles)

Central Ampleforth village location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Castle Howard

Distance: 12 miles

YO60 7DA

Byland Abbey

Distance: 3 miles

YO61 4BD

National Centre for Birds of Prey

Distance: 6 miles

YO62 5YF

North Yorkshire Moors National Park

Distance: On doorstep

YO62 4DX

Rievaulx Abbey

Distance: 8 miles

YO62 5LB

Helmsley Walled Garden

Distance: 4 miles

YO62 5AH

Helmsley Market Town

Distance: 4 miles

YO62 5AB

Ampleforth Village Shop

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO62 4DY

York City Centre

Distance: 20 miles

YO1 7HH

Ampleforth Abbey

Distance: 1 mile

YO62 4EN

Ryedale Folk Museum

Distance: 15 miles

YO62 6DR

Nunnington Hall

Distance: 10 miles

YO62 5UY

Castle Howard

Distance: 12 miles

YO60 7DA

Byland Abbey

Distance: 3 miles

YO61 4BD

National Centre for Birds of Prey

Distance: 6 miles

YO62 5YF

North Yorkshire Moors National Park

Distance: On doorstep

YO62 4DX

Rievaulx Abbey

Distance: 8 miles

YO62 5LB

Helmsley Walled Garden

Distance: 4 miles

YO62 5AH

Helmsley Market Town

Distance: 4 miles

YO62 5AB

Ampleforth Village Shop

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO62 4DY

York City Centre

Distance: 20 miles

YO1 7HH

Ampleforth Abbey

Distance: 1 mile

YO62 4EN

Ryedale Folk Museum

Distance: 15 miles

YO62 6DR

Nunnington Hall

Distance: 10 miles

YO62 5UY

Is The Old Post Office Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The Old Post Office works well for families with children offering plenty of space to play both inside and out. The enclosed rear terrace provides safe outdoor space whilst multiple bedrooms and living areas give flexibility. Cot and highchair are available on request making it suitable for babies and toddlers too.

Groups Will Love...

The separate external annexe is brilliant for large groups providing a double mezzanine bedroom with en-suite plus open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area. This gives different family groups or friends their own space whilst staying together. The annexe has its own electric fire and TV for complete independence.

Pet Friendly

The Old Post Office does not accept pets and operates a strict no pets policy. This makes the property unsuitable for guests travelling with dogs, cats or other animals. The policy applies to all bookings regardless of size or type of pet.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Post Office

The White Swan

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO62 4DA

Ampleforth Abbey Tea Room

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO62 4DY

The Bay Horse Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO62 4DB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Post Office

Is The Old Post Office suitable for large groups?

Yes, this cottage sleeps ten people across five bedrooms with multiple living spaces. The separate annexe provides extra flexibility for different family groups or friends wanting some privacy.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at The Old Post Office. The property has a strict no pets policy for all bookings.

What cooking facilities are available?

The main kitchen has an electric oil-fired AGA with hob, induction hob and microwave oven plus fridge freezer. The annexe has its own separate kitchen facilities for additional cooking space.

How many bathrooms does the property have?

There are four bathrooms in total including three en-suites and one family bathroom with roll-top bath. The annexe has its own en-suite shower room with the mezzanine bedroom.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking is provided for at least two cars. The parking area is convenient and easily accessible from the main road.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

The main house has two super-king zip-link bedrooms, two double bedrooms, plus the annexe has a double mezzanine bedroom. All bedrooms can be configured to suit your group's needs.

What's included in the booking?

All linen and towels are provided along with essential kitchen equipment and appliances. There's also broadband WiFi throughout the property for staying connected.

What's the local area like for groups?

Ampleforth village has two pubs, a tea room and shop all within walking distance. The North Yorkshire Moors location offers excellent walking and cycling opportunities for active groups.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Post Office Reviews

Large home which was well equipped. Comfortable beds in a great location. Really enjoyed our short stay

We really enjoyed our Christmas at the Old Post Office. Extremely warm and comfortable for our family of six adults. The kitchen arrangements are unusual, it was a challenge to produce a full Christmas lunch, but it would be fine for normal holiday catering. Shortly after arriving and starting to unload, we managed to lock ourselves out beware Yale lock but we were rescued after contacting the owner. We would happily book again , delightful property in a picturesque area, highly recommended.

Caroline

Accomodation quirky with annex like a separate self contained flat. Steps all over so need not to have anyone who trips easy. Welcome basket fabulous touch and the log fire all set up. I loved cooking on the rayburn found the 2 induction hobs more of a challenge. Those who use induction hobs knew what they were doing so fine. 2 big sinks and lots of dishwasher tablets too. Guides to using equipment left out so no problems. Lounge sat the 6 of us comfortably and could at a real push seat 7 or 8 if have children with you. 10 would have to have folks on dining chairs. Dining tables quirky too as 2 smaller tables we sat as a table of 6 comfortably. Great location put 2mins away walking and had great atmosphere and food good too. The White Horse. Parking a little tricky but managed 3 cars on the street. Would stay again.

Had a lovely time staying at the old post office in ampleforth the cafe opposite ... Had a lovely time staying at the old post office in ampleforth the cafe opposite was amazing and the white swan pub was also excellent lovely village would definitely recommend people to stay there

Lovely spacious property that provided excellent accommodation for 3 generations of family. Excellent sized kitchen and lounge. Separate annexe was a bonus too. Excellent communications with owners, cottage was ready at 10 am on day of arrival. Great central location for the Moors, Dales and the coast, even popped in to Scotland. Thank you for a lovely stay!

We stayed for 3 nights over the Bank Holiday and loved it! Plenty of space and rooms and a really well thought out design for the cottage. Brilliant communication with Madeleine. We loved the cottage and the whole area. We visited both local pubs as well which were also great!

Lovely big house, bigger than shown in the photos. lovely village with a great cafe and two lively pubs. The house suited our needs however it would be improved with a larger dinning room table.

Hilary

Had a lovely week at the Old Post Office. We had a problem with the heating but the owner was straight round and it was sorted very quickly. Loads of space. Lots of places to visit and good eateries nearby.

Gorgeous property in lovely location. Really worked well for us with children, parents and elderly grandparents so if you have family members or friends group who benefit from being able to hang out together or do different things in different rooms its ideal as there is so much space. Owner is so kind and helpful. We loved it.

It was a lovely house, ideal for our family of 9 to gettogether. The village of Ampleforth is charming and there is plenty to do in the area for young and old even when the weather isn't perfect! The dishwasher was a real boon, and we also used the washing machine a couple of times for our muddy clothes. The children loved the mezzanine floor for games and jigsaws.

We loved The Old Post Office! The charm, history, location, so many things about it we liked . room to spread out too! And, the host Madeleine was incredible. I feel like weve made a friend! First of all, we arrived to a wonderful and very complete basket of provisions for breakfasts and snacks! So very thoughtful!also, she gave us lots of super helpful local tips and was extremely communicative yet gave us all the privacy in the world. Perfect rental and best host EVER! .

Perfect cottage for us as a group of old friends. The kind owner had left a very generous welcome pack and plenty of wood for cosy fires all very much appreciated. Lots to do locally in this beautiful part of the country.

Extremely comfortable property, all commented on excellent beds and quality furnishings. Rayburn took a bit of getting used to but when combined with other facilities worked well. Only small gripe was that the main lounge area could do with more seating for 9.

Harriet

We had a fantastic stay at the post office. The location is perfect, we made the most of the lovely cafe opposite and had an afternoon tea one afternoon. The accomodation is so spacious and perfect for our group. We would highly recommend staying at the post office

It sleeps 10 people, but only had one big pan so self catering was extremely difficult. There was not one cupboard in the kitchen to store food, so we had tins bottles, packets and jars. All stacked at one end, it looks like a harvest festival!. The cottage was mostly clean, a few cobwebs. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable and the furniture, clean and comfortable. For self caterers, there could do to be a mixing bowl, some serving dishes, and generally more kitchen equipment. A rolling pin, a food mixer et cetera

This is a very attractive and comfortable cottage in a delightful village. There were eight in our party there is room for ten people and we very much enjoyed our stay.

This was our second stay at this wonderful property. Its great for family get togethers or a group of friends. The house is very comfortable with plenty of room for kids to play. There is a wonderful cafe across the road which does a great breakfast as well as cakes and food throughout the day. There is so much to visit in the area North Yorks railway, castle Howard, various national trust properties, national birds of prey centre to name a few and the house is close to York which is beautiful. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Jeremy

Large cottage with plenty of room. The location is great for the North Yorkshire Moors, Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley, Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, etc and Ampleforth itself is very pretty. The annexe provides private accommodation within a larger house, great for grandparents wanting their own space. Cooking in the large kitchen is on a Rayburn, and the house has all the facilities you'd expect.

The Old Post Office is a wonderful property for a large group. It is like a tardis much bigger than in the photos! Lovely cosy sitting room & sofa. It is in a great location for some beautiful walks and there is a brilliant cafe and pub just over the road. We loved our stay here the only small thing is that two of the double beds are very small as well as the one in the annexe and not really big enough for two adults. Fine for a teenager or child.

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The Old Post Office, Ampleforth

About The Old Post Office

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious accommodation

Separate annexe flexibility

Excellent village location

Multi-fuel stove atmosphere

Quality beds and furnishings

Perfect for large groups

Getting To The Old Post Office

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Post Office Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The White Swan

Ampleforth Abbey Tea Room

The Bay Horse Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Post Office Reviews