Local attractions
Helmsley Castle, National Centre for Birds of Prey, Sutton Bank National Park Center,
Rievaulx Abbey, Helmsley Walled Garden, Bilsdale Riding Centre,
Duncombe Park, Helmsley Open Air Pool & the market town Thirsk.
Property description
The Feathers Hotel is formed from two distinct buildings. The Pickwick Bar is one of the oldest buildings in Helmsley and is timber framed. It was originally known as Thorpe's Cottage and the panelling on the eastern wall is reputed to have come from the nearby Castle. It probably once had a thatched roof, though not in recent times.The larger building was once the most expensive residence in Helmsley before latterly becoming a coaching inn.In the 1950's, Robert Thompson the famous 'Mouseman of Kilburn' was instructed to work at The Feathers. You will find lots of his carved wooden mice hidden around the Feathers. It is said that the Pickwick Bar was the largest single piece of oak he worked on.The Feathers was purchased by a local family in 2003 who owned and ran the hotel, along with the sister hotel, The Golden Fleece, Thirsk, before being taken over by the Coaching Inn Group in October 2015.
Details / Other expenses
Check-in: | 15:00 PM |
Check-out: | 11:00 AM |
Floors: | 2 |
Rooms: | 25 |
Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
Non-smoking rooms: | 25 |
Rooms with disabled access: | 0 |
Suites: | 1 |
Room windows: | Windows do open |
Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
Meeting rooms: | 2 |
Event space: | Holds 200 people |
Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
Lounge/Bar hours: | 11AM-11PM |
Ownership: | Coaching Inn Group |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: 3PM day prior to arrival |
Amenities / Features
Breakfast information
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Dogs allowed in 11 of our rooms upon request.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast: [Thomas's of Helmsley - Cozy cafe for a full English breakfast - 2 minutes walk]
- Lunch: [Scotts of Helmsley - Traditional fish and chips shop - 3 minutes walk]
- Dinner: [The Black Swan at Helmsley - Fine dining in a historic inn - 2 minutes walk]
- Activity: [Helmsley Castle - Explore the ruins of this medieval castle - 5 minutes walk]
Day 2
- Breakfast: [Mannion & Co - Artisan bakery and cafe for a light start - 4 minutes walk]
- Lunch: [The Feathers Hotel - Enjoy the hotel's own delightful lunch menu - 0 minutes walk]
- Dinner: [The Feathers Hotel - Seasonal dishes in a classic setting - 0 minutes walk]
- Activity: [Helmsley Walled Garden - Five-acre garden dating back to 1759 - 10 minutes walk]
Day 3
- Breakfast: [Porters Coffee Shop - Homely spot for breakfast and coffee - 3 minutes walk]
- Lunch: [The Hare Inn at Scawton - Exquisite British cuisine in a rural setting - 20 minutes drive]
- Dinner: [Star Inn at Harome - Michelin-starred dining in a thatched inn - 10 minutes drive]
- Activity: [Rievaulx Abbey - Visit the impressive ruins of a Cistercian abbey - 15 minutes drive]