We found Claxton Hall Cottage via the internet when we were planning our stay for a friends wedding at the nearby Sandburn Hall. What a fantastic find, nothing was too much trouble for Carol. The welcome was lovely, with a pot of tea and homemade cake, we had only stopped off on route to the reception to drop our stuff... More

Just returned from a weekend away in York. York is a lovely, lively place, so it was nice to stay at Claxton Hall Cottage for a relaxing break. The room we stayed in was lovely, clean and spacious with a four poster bed and a sofa and flat screen tv. The bathroom was spotless, although we could have done with... More

Friendly, extremely accommodating of us and our two young children, incredible breakfast and fabulous room. Please don't realise how good you are and put your prices up!! More

We have just returned from a three night break at Claxton Hall cottage and can honestly say we were delighted to have stayed there. The building is stunning and Carol the owner is friendly and very helpful. We had a four poster room with nice views and good tv, lovely bedding and a really good nights sleep. Breakfast was excellent... More

We (couple + 4-month-old) stayed at Claxton Hall Cottage during the first week of November, and were very impressed. We do not normally stay in B&Bs, typically preferring boutique-style hotels, but we discovered after our daughter was born that many of the hotels we would have stayed at before are not accommodating to babies. What surprised us was that this... More

Warm welcome, coffee and cake worked a treat on arrival after a long journey in. Lots of local information available in the room plus Carol's local knowledge was useful to maximize our time there. No dvd player in the room as standard but one was provided upon request. Room airy, clean and comfortable. The bed was so comfortable, slept very... More

Me and my boyfriend visited for 2 nights in July for my birthday! The cottage is gorgeous! nice comfy beds! Lovely host and delicious tea and cake on arrival after a long journey was great. Breakfast is nice too. Would definately return if we came to york again! Some other reviews mentioned traffic noise, but the b&b is set back... More

Our stay was lovely and so relaxed , we recieved a warm welcome from carol who instanly put the kettle on for a very welcome cup of cofee and the cake was lovely. The room was not only clean but furnished beautifuly. In the morning the breakfast we recieved was freshly made and of good quality ingredients. I would whole... More

The best B & B, the sort of place you hope to find but rarely do. The pot of tea and still warm delicious homemade cake on arrival was very welcome. Our room was clean and spacious and beautifully and tastefully furnished with 4 poster bed and sofa to sit on. There was also a very nice lounge for guests'... More