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The Cornmill

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in York with free breakfast

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Twin or super-king ensuite shower & WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Four poster room ensuite shower and WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Free daily English breakfast
Smart TV
Front of property
The Cornmill welcomes travelers with a picturesque setting and daily complimentary English breakfast. Enjoy the tranquil garden, inviting terrace, and in-room WiFi. Nearby barbecue grills offer meals surrounded by natural beauty.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Super-king bedded ensuite bath & WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Super-king bedded ensuite bath & WC

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with ensuite shower & WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room with ensuite shower & WC

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Size Sleigh Bed ensuite shower & WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

King Size Sleigh Bed ensuite shower & WC

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Four poster room ensuite shower and WC

Four poster room ensuite shower and WC | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Four poster room ensuite shower and WC

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

York is home to The Cornmill. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Yorkshire Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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The Cornmill, Kirkby Mills, York, England, YO62 6NP

What's nearby

  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Pickering Castle - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Rosedale Abbey - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 27 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Castleton Moor Station - 20 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cornmill

Upscale bed & breakfast near North York Moors National Park
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Cornmill. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • 5 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Cornmill B&B York
Cornmill York
The Cornmill York
The Cornmill Bed & breakfast
The Cornmill Bed & breakfast York

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cornmill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cornmill?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cornmill?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cornmill?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Cornmill located?

Situated in York, this bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Ryedale Folk Museum and within 9 mi (15 km) of North York Moors National Park and Helmsley Arts Centre. Beck Isle Museum and North Yorkshire Moors Railway are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Cornmill Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little break

Great accommodation in a lovely area☺️ Karen was a great friendly host! Would love to return soon💚
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

We really enjoyed our stay at The Cornmill. Karen was the perfect host. The rooms were beautiful, and breakfast freshly prepared and tasty. Highly recommended - we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay

Amazing guest house in historic set of buildings. Host was superb and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfasts were superb. Bedroom and bathroom were spotless, well furnished and tastefully decorated. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast and cooked to perfection. Lovely hosts. The room we had was good quality with access to a lounge with a very large selection of travel and art reference books..very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious room with good quality bedding. Location was ideal for my various trips to different beaches and there is a choice of places to eat all within walking distance. Karen was friendly and gave me some great recommendations. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property very friendly hosts would stay a again quiet little village nice walks from property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet Place on a Busy Road!

Lovely location with grand accommodation and good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, exceptional accommodation and a really warm welcome from the owner. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mr paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really enjoyable stay with an excellent host. The breakfast room is superb with the water feature really bringing the mill to life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Great place to stay

The Cornmill and hosts were very good and a nice secluded place to be. Guests were quiet and respectfull, it was convenient for walking into KirbyMoreside for evening meals and the breakfasts are amongst the best prepared I've ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Lovely building in a fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and well maintained property. Owner was very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day stay

2 day stay very friendly welcome surprise pot of tea and fruit buns made when we arrived. Lovely comfortable room 4 poster bed slept well . Good choice of breakfast well cooked lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place we stayed in was unbelievable. It was clean. Tidy stuff was so friendly and it had a lovely charm about it I am definitely going to rebook again. Loved it! 10 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star

Amazing place, the four poster bed was so comfy, breakfasts so delicious and the surroundings very plush and great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful and friendly hosts.

On arrival offered drinks in residents sitting room. Karen was very knowledgeable about the area with good recommendations some of which we followed and agreed with her comments.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A break in North Yorkshire

Karen and Chris were the perfect hosts. Not only did they attend to every need they also added vital local knowledge which really enhanced our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Davina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable

The host was lovely and very knowledgeable about area and the history of the mill we stayed in. Shower great hot water. A lovely big bedroom and bed. Comfortable and clean throughout. Nice courtyard to sit in and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquil stay.

Amazing, superb. Very, very clean and nothing broken. Everything worked perfectly. Great atmosphere, historical and working for the modern age. Decoration and furnishings beautiful. Bed and chairs very comfortable and lots of space to relax. Bath a delight. Courtyard beautiful for the summer. Location excellent. Very quiet to relax. Hosts friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVELY STAY

Stayed 3 nights at The Cornmill. We had a lovely room and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was delicious and Karen was a perfect host. We walked into Kirbymoorside each evening for a meal and drink, it was a short enjoyable walk. Whilest there we visited: Hutton-le-Hole, Lastingham, Helmsley, Whitby and The Ryedale Show. Our stay was just perfect. Thank you Karen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique property with excellent hospitality!

A great welcome by Karen into their stunning home with tea and biscuits in the residents sitting room! Our bedroom was very well furnished and excellent taste in decor with pieces of antique furniture. Very comfortable bed, super large bathroom with amenities. Wonderful breakfast selection in an amazing dining room… the Cornmill is a unique and fascinating property with the mill water wheel on show through a secure glass viewing area! What is no5 to love?!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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