# Refectory Cottage

Rievaulx Abbey ended up being once among the wealthiest monasteries in medieval England. St Aelred, the abbey*s abbot that is third described it as *everywhere comfort, everywhere serenity* and it nevertheless provides the same feeling of escapism for a holiday today. In 1538, the abbey had been dissolved by Henry VIII through the suppression associated with monasteries and far of its contents stripped. For a lot of its subsequent life, Rievaulx was viewed as picturesque ruins and an visitor that is increasingly popular during the 18th century as soon as the very first attempts to preserve the ruins were made. Refectory Cottage is an spot that is ideal which to explore the North York Moors. The Cleveland Way is on your own doorstep and you will head into the populous city of York. Walk through the abbey to your nearby town of Helmsley and try the art that is neighborhood or the award winning seafood and chips.

- Type: Place to stay
- Location: York, Ryedale, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +443703331187
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8CYewPARFFB0/refectory-cottage

## Stay types

- [Refectory Cottage](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8CYewPARFFB0/refectory-cottage/accommodations/acctype-0Zj4ZbscsPal/refectory-cottage)

## Suitable for

- Pets
- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

- [Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-mS-aFQoEHnlL/helmsley-open-air-swimming-pool)
- [Helmsley Walled Garden](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-QBul57yEBu2f/helmsley-walled-garden)
- [Helmsley Mystery Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-hnWXFiz5hY4n/helmsley-mystery-treasure-trail)
- [Cleveland Way National Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-x4RRIf6yF7Dk/cleveland-way-national-trail)

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Refectory Cottage?

Refectory Cottage is in York, Ryedale.

### Are dogs allowed at Refectory Cottage?

Yes. Refectory Cottage is listed as pet-friendly.

### What is there to do near Refectory Cottage?

Experiences listed near Refectory Cottage on HolidayFox include Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool, Helmsley Walled Garden, Helmsley Mystery Treasure Trail and Cleveland Way National Trail.

### How do I contact Refectory Cottage?

Refectory Cottage can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +443703331187 to ask about availability.


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