Pear Tree House

Fabulous home with great facilities. Ben and Rosie were wonderful hosts - Pear Tree House was everything we hoped it would be and more. The location was perfect for us. Beautiful woodland walks right on the doorstep (great for dog walks) and a bus stop right outside the property that went into York. Also, we highly recommend the tea room opposite and Sutton Park is well worth a visit if anyone is lucky enough to be there on an open day. Many thanks Ben and Rosie for everything.

Ben was an excellent host, very communicative when needed. The house is delightful - full of character, very clean and well equipped. It I located in a lovely village with lovely dog walks in the nearby fields and forest and with easy access to York. Would thoroughly recommend as one of the best Airbnb's we have stayed at (we have stayed at a lot!).

We stayed at Pear Tree House with our family, baby grandson and 2 dogs for my husband’s birthday celebrations. The large kitchen/living area which led out into a gorgeous walled garden was immaculately presented & super spacious - perfect for entertaining. The beds were comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. Ben & Rosie were the best hosts & very welcoming. They had thought of everything to make our stay perfect. The location was peaceful and only 8 miles from York and the bus stops right outside of the property which makes it easy to travel into York without taking a car. We would love to return to Pear Tree Cottage again - 5 stars all around!

We were totally enchanted and amazed by this fantastic Airbnb. It was like living as millionaires! The fridge is enormous, the decor is just superb and the location is enchanting.
 

Every comfort for living is sorted – great beds, en-suite shower, bathroom, lovely courtyard-garden with stone lions!

So specifics:

Sleeps 6 upstairs in 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin. Duvets, covers, pillows and beds are lovely. The carpets are too nice to leave your shoes on so bring slippers for upstairs! There is a study and a snug so teenagers or reclusive family members can have their own space

The level of cleanliness, equipment, WiFi, resources and presentation was exceptional. We took a photograph of the cutlery drawer it was so perfectly set out!

Space in the large ‘L’ shaped kitchen, dinning, sitting area with large lantern skylight is great. There was plenty of room for our daughter to prepare with her bridesmaids for her wedding. Imagine six bridesmaids, bride, her parents and various brothers and sisters in law along with imported hairdresser the morning of the wedding. We all fitted in. The previous day we had entertained 18 people for our side of the family.

We came for an ‘occasion’ but I would love to go there again just to relax and read the books! Just the list of books would be valuable as a bucket list of what the best small library should have. The list is eclectic and varied with picture books as well as novels, history, travel even politics!

The location is a pretty village set in the Howardian hills 20 mins drive from York. If you want to explore York with its historic attractions and great food then we think Marygate car park is perfect as hidden from tourists by narrow approach but there is a lovely half mile walk in to York either via river or York museum park. There’s about 8 buses a day to York. With family nearby we quickly bought a season ticket to Castle Howard which is 20 minutes East of Pear Tree Cottage. Dotted all around are fabulous pubs and restaurants including, ‘Paradiso’ in the village and The Durham Ox’ in Crayke. Quaint and quirky shopping is available from nearby Easingwold to lovely Helmsley which has our favourite walk to Rievaulx Abbey.

What is not to like? Just about nothing! A good review must be critical so . . . we didn’t find a fizzy wine bottle stopper but fortunately had brought our own!

Finally I should point out that our hosts, Ben and Rosie, found the perfect balance of being available to help, friendly when contacted but never intrusive. We can thoroughly recommend this cottage.

We travelled quite a distance to stay at the Pear Tree House and boy was it worth it! 
 

We were greeted by the lovely Ben who was very friendly and so prompt to respond to any message we sent. The place was immaculate. Downstairs is spacious with a kitchen to die for, a great social area. Such a lot of thought has obviously gone into every element of this place from the kitchen layout, quality goods, underfloor heating and every utensil you could think of. Upstairs has a warm cosy feel to it. Comfy beds and pillows. Quality bedding, just perfect. We loved it! The main bedroom with a lovely ensuite was a little more spacious but all rooms are tastefully decorated. You must check out the tea room opposite, it’s a little gem. Big supermarket and other shops a short drive away. Well located for everything. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.

A fantastic Oct 1/2 term break spent at Pear Tree House, I don’t think I have ever stayed anywhere so well equipped!…

Ben & Rosie were so helpful and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We all hope to re-visit again soon.

We stayed at Ben’s for New Year’s and had a wonderful stay. The house is immaculate and beautiful, particularly the kitchen/living area. It was warm and welcoming and Ben and Rosie obviously take a lot of pride in the place...

Kitchen is very well equipped to cook your own meals. We went out each day and it was lovely to come back and relax. Ben as a host is amazing. Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet him as we were out so much but he has been very responsive and helpful over message, going above and beyond when I asked about paint colours and bathroom wallpaper! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying here. Thanks both for making the stay special.

Every now and then, you meet a host so warm and kind that you wish they were part of your own family.…

This was the case with Ben and his family. Communicative and generous. They went above and beyond to make my stay a pleasant one. Their home is absolutely perfect, gorgeous, spacious, well-equipped in an idyllic neighborhood. I can’t wait to return.

We have had a wonderful stay at Pear Tree House. The house is so well equipped with everything you need & more for a very comfortable stay…

Communication was excellent & we knew Ben & Rosie were on hand if we needed them, but otherwise they left us to our own devices. The village is absolutely beautiful & our dog will very much miss the forest walks!

Thanks Ben & Rosie. XX

Wow! What a fantastic house and in a beautiful location. The house was spotlessly clean, immaculately presented and very well equipped…

We had an absolutely amazing weekend, and loved our stay at Pear Tree House. We also had Sunday Lunch at the Rose and Crown, and afternoon tea from Daisy’s Tea Room. Both located close by and both delicious. Ben and Rosie couldn’t have been more accommodating, and we can’t wait to come back.

Pear Tree House is five star plus holiday accommodation and yet it retains the feeling of a much loved family home.

We have enjoyed every moment of our stay here and it has surpassed all our expectations. We are already planning our return. Thank you for allowing us to share it. X

I initially applied to Ben for Fox Cottage in Helmsley, which was fully booked. Luckily, he was close to completing Pear Tree House, so I was very fortunate to be the first guest. We had the most wonderful stay to celebrate a special birthday. The village of Sutton-on-the-Forest is beautiful with well maintained front gardens. Every aspect of PTH was beautiful, starting with a pretty front garden, smartly painted white gates and a large graveled courtyard. The kitchen is astonishing with a generous island, marble worktops and floor tiles. There is perfect harmony between the traditional, (e.g. enormous AGA), and the modern appliances. It was designed by a serious “foodie”.

When my birthday dinner was cancelled due to an emergency at The Bay Tree in Stillington, we successfully used the kitchen to cook our own dinner. The private walled garden was a delight. Every aspect of the internal decor and furnishings is impeccable, in particular the use of wallpaper with William Morris prints. The principal bedroom looks onto the garden and the ensuite is lovely, including the high end Aqualisa shower. There is a spacious “dressing room” and the separate study is great for some quiet time.

I enjoyed a coffee at the Sutton Estate tea room across the road, as well a nice walk through the estate forest. The location is ideal to explore all parts of North East Yorkshire including the seaside. Ben and Rosie were responsive, friendly and professional throughout. I look forward to returning to Pear Tree House.