Gillian

6 days ago

Had everything we needed and the location was great. In easy walking distance of centre of Pickering.

Could have done with blackout curtains in double bedroom because of the light from the street. Didn't spoil our stay though.

Gillian

6 days ago

Had everything we needed and the location was great. In easy walking distance of centre of Pickering.

Could have done with blackout curtains in double bedroom because of the light from the street. Didn't spoil our stay though.

Dean Anthony J

1 month ago

Absolutely loved the cottage extremely clean and beautifully decorated. We used the log fire in the evening felt so homely and cosy. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone who is looking at that area. Everything we needed was there to make our stay comfortable

Jonathan

1 month ago

having a parking place in that location was essential. The owners have done a very good job of making a quirky and awkward property live-able. Clean and freshly decorated with all necessary amenities, comfy beds and close to restaurants etc.

Unfortunately it is located on a busy through road with traffic continuing through the night, which did disturb our sleep. Steep staircases were awkward to negotiate when you're not used to them.

Carla

2 months ago

Brilliant little cottage would book again. Had a great 4 nights

Nothing

Diane

2 months ago

Cottage was warm, clean and comfortable.

Could have done with a handle on the wall to help with getting out of the bath.

Carmen

2 months ago

It was well equipped and very clean.

We didn't bring any shampoo or shower gel, but there are shops really close by

Alistair

2 months ago

The cottage is in a central location. The facilities were good (well stocked kitchen, large bathroom, comfortable living room). There is private off-road parking. The property is located directly on the main road through Pickering and the living room and one bedroom are road facing so not the best if you are sensitive to road noise.

Beware the security deposit arrangements, which I have never seen the like before, which I found extremely irritating. You either have to buy an indemnity for £30, or pay a deposit of £300, a week or so before arrival, which they will kindly return to you around 2 weeks after your stay (why 2 weeks? - bank transfers are instantaneous these days), minus £10 admin fee. In other words, you pay £10 for them to keep YOUR money in a potentially interest bearing account for up to 3 weeks. When I was reminded of this requirement by email (I know it's in the description, but didn't take much notice at the time of booking) I would have cancelled the booking if I had been able to and stayed somewhere more trusting. The multiple emails they sent me referencing potential damage and the consequences also made me uncomfortable (even though I have never failed to have a security deposit repaid in full previously). For me, it spoiled the whole experience.

Keith

3 months ago

Venue, very clean everything we required, value for money

All good. When you have a few bob a few new concrete slabs in garden and a canopy over picnic table would be good

Jo

3 months ago

Location was great for Pickering station and the heritage railway.
Cottage was gorgeous with all that we needed. Comfortable and everything supplied for lovely stay.

Constant reminders via email about breakages were chargeable even though we'd taken out an insurance waiver and leaving the property by 10am on departure day, which we were fully aware of after the FIRST email!
It led to a worrying stay not relaxing for fear of breaking something.

Bernice

3 months ago

Fantastic location. A lovely cottage and all the facilities and equipment you need.

Really can't find any fault with this cottage. If only 1 thing. Would be useful to have more parking.

Kevin

3 months ago

The property was in a good location for going to different places such as Flamingo Land, Scarborough, and York. These are just some of the places we visited on our stay. we took our 2 grandchildren with us and the had a ball

Can't say we didn't like anything, but stairs were steep, and you had to watch going up and down

Gemma

3 months ago

Great location, safe off road parking, well equipped cottage, comfortable beds.

Judith

4 months ago

Cody and great location

Nothing

Vanessa

5 months ago

Charming cottage in the centre of Pickering.

Instructions for the central heating could have been clearer. Ideally a printed hard copy in the information folder would have been more useful.

A light in the porch area by the front door would be useful as it was dark area.

Jan

5 months ago

Lovely cosy cottage in a great location at Pickering.

Nigel

5 months ago

Location was great Indian restaurant next door highly recommended all utensils provided

Location was great, photos looked good which made our decision, but so dark inside even when sun shining back yard uneven, cobwebs in dining area shower mat filthy sofas so uncomfortable, noisy from main road traffic felt cottage was tired No garden

Parks

5 months ago

The house was absolutely perfect it was like a home from home.

There was nothing that we did not like, the house clean and in the perfect location for what we needed

Bethan

6 months ago

Good location within Pickering and useful to have a parking space.

There was a problem with the drains overflowing outside, which wasn't great. I think it should have been made clearer that the property would charge a non-refundable deposit just before arrival.

Sally

6 months ago

The location is great for the town centre, the cottage is really sweet

It was a little chilly when we stayed - granted it was June and you would not expect to need any heating - but it’s an old cottage - also the bin in the main bedroom was full on arrival - I’m sure an oversight from the cleaning turnaround

Jeremy

6 months ago

Great location, off street parking next to two great eateries.

The front door handle was a tad sticky and an issue for some in family to use.

Anthony

6 months ago

Everything it’s lovely and comfy, great location, parking.

Nothing

Nicola

7 months ago

Great location with private parking

The booking company took the cost for stay upon booking which wasn't clear from the T&C's. The cottage has everything you need but needs a little tlc.

Catherine

7 months ago

Everything clean tidy well situated definately go back

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Dan

7 months ago

Had a wonderful stay in this quaint cottage. Great location, with good parking space. It felt like home from home, with everything we needed. Would definitely return

Paula

8 months ago

Location was exceptional, the space within the property was well utilised. It was warm, clean & comfortable. Close to amenities. Great local shops & pubs. Felt safe & welcoming. Good communication.

It wasn’t a problem for us & didn’t impact on our stay but the stairs are very steep for young children or those with mobility concerns and the traffic can be noisy at times.

Kelly

8 months ago

Good location

Toilet flush spring was broke and seat didn’t fit properly . Vacuuming looked like it hadn’t been done on stairs and top room.

Alice

8 months ago

Great stay. Nice cosy cottage for a couple of days away with the family. The only downside was that some parts of the cottage needed some TLC. Carpets ripped / paint flaking off etc. You also had to pay an accident waiver which I thought was unnecessary and would put me off booking again. They also don’t provide fire lighters for the log burner which I think should be listed before arriving. Other than that, great comfortable rooms and within walking distance to local attractions such as the steam train and castle. Nice restaurants nearby.

Sam

10 months ago

Nice location, good size for a family of 4

The carpet in the upstairs rooms was incredibly dusty and in dire need of a deep clean. Everything else was spotless but based on the carpet alone I wouldn’t stay here again

Gareth

11 months ago

Large bike shed and hose!
Large bathroom
Comfortable beds

Nothing

Gerard

11 months ago

Lovely little cottage near to the centre of town

Nothing really

Robert

1 year ago

location/comfort

No bathroom essentials ie shower gel /shampoo

Helen

1 year ago

The cottage was lovely! Quirky and the added Christmas decorations made it cosy and festive.
A personal touch of tea, coffee, biscuits etc was lovely!

It was in a perfect area, we went to Pickering for the Santa express with our little boy and we could walk.

Richard

1 year ago

Had every thing you needed the log burner was really good we didn’t need the gas central heating

Just a bit close to the main road , heavy traffic noise startled at 05.00 am if your a light sleeper and not use to traffic noise.

John

1 year ago

A very convenient place to stay in Pickering. Handy for the railway and local Pubs. The accommodation was clean, tidy, well equipped and had a useful parking area. The road noise immediately to the front was a bit of a nuisance particularly early morning. The carpets up to the bedrooms were looking tired and threadbare on the risers. Whilst I was happy to pay a damage deposit claiming a £10 fee for this on top of everything else was particularly annoying.

Claire

1 year ago

Boiled water tasted strange. Kettle looked full of scale.

Anonymous

1 year ago

Spotlessly clean and home got on home. Had all the facilities and items needed for a stay away.
Fully equipped kitchen use of cleaning items and dish cloth, tea towels provided.
Hoover, Iron and ironing board.

Secure rear garden for pets and off road parking spot.
Great location to the high street, shops, restaurant and pubs.
Large family bathroom and towels provided so one less thing to pack.

As a light sleeper i really struggled with the road noise. The main bedroom window looks right out onto the main road through Pickering.
Traffic is busy throughout the day and into late evening.

There are no blinds on the window just curtains which allow the light off the cars head lights to shine throughout the bedroom.
We all woke throughout the night with the noise of traffic passing.

With the restaurant and take away next door lots of customers park on the foot path right outside the living room window, so can disturb you again on a evening.

David

1 year ago

self catering the location was excellent

constantly being sent text messages saying we had to check out of the cottage by 10 oclock on our day of departure

Russell

1 year ago

Great location and secluded off-street parking space for the cottage

Close to main road in Pickering so a bit noisy in the mornings.

Caroline

1 year ago

Very central, owners have thought of everything, felt very home from home, even left a pint of milk for our arrival

No double glazing, it was quite noisy as it’s on the roadside
Couch was too low, has obviously been well used
Rang host & stay & left a message about heating but got no reply

Charlotte

1 year ago

Lovely house with a homely feel.
The beds were comfortable and everywhere was clean.
Communication from the host was helpful and made everything really clear and easy to understand.

David

1 year ago

Very nice cottage in the centre of Pickering and right next to all the places to eat and drink. Walks from the house were great. Every thing you need for a weekend away.

Stephen

1 year ago

Excellent location close to the centre of the town and in a location position for trips to the moors, dales and coast.

Great facilities in the cottage, everything you needed.

Master bedroom window would have been better if it had a net curtain up, you were very visible if the curtains were open.

A secondary double glazed unit in front of the Master bedroom window would help to cut down traffic noise.

Verified traveler

1 year ago

Kerb appeal isn’t great….outside looks a bit tatty and in need of some TLC. It is on a very busy road- traffic day and night and although you do get used to it, the front door opens straight onto it so beware if have small children or pets. The house was well equipped and clean.
We were disappointed that there was no waste recycling facilities (other houses do have these) apart from the option to recycle glass by leaving by the bin.

Susan

1 year ago

The property is well equipped and in a good position in the town. it is close to shops, cafes, restaurants .
There are interesting places nearby to visit

The stairs to the second bedroom are very steep. The overhead light on these stairs was not working so the staircase was very dim
The handrail on the stairs to the second bedroom did not reach to the top of the stairs which was a safety issue
The mattresses were very uncomfortable particularly on the 2 single beds. This had been mentioned several times in the guest book but obviously has not been addressed
The slider lock on the bathroom door was a very tight fit and often did not engage properly allowing the door to open unexpectedly

Kate

1 year ago

The cottage was fine for a bolt hole if you want to visit a Pickering or NYMR. Close to the High Street, restaurants and shops. The cottage is in the main road and you do get traffic noise if you open the windows.

You cannot check in earlier and you have to be out by 10am. Don’t worry if you forget the time to check out they will text you at least 3 times, including the day you leave, reminding you the time and the fines you could incur!

Be aware you will need to give them a £250 deposit in advance which is refunded 10 working days after you leave (by 10am).

I would rate the stay higher but I found the constant reminders /texts annoying.