Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Pickering

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Melody - Verified booking

  We went to Bute Cottage for a week, and it was exactly as you would expect a lovely old cottage to be.

  All rooms were very clean, with fresh linen and towels and plenty of spares. The beds were very comfortable, and my mother in law said it was the best she’s slept in years! It was decorated with beautiful pictures of country scenery and animals, and felt very homey and welcoming. There was a log burning fire with a basket of kindling, that toasted us in the evenings. There were welcome biscuits, which was a nice touch, and tea bags and some spices and cooking essentials in the cupboards. There were plenty of eco friendly cleaning supplies, so we were able to keep the place clean as the week went on. It was about a 40 min drive to York, and about 20-30 mins to Whitby and Scarborough. It was such a brilliant distance away from so many lovely towns, we barely managed to fit everything in as there was so much we could do! The cottage location itself was beautiful, in the peaceful country village with no noise but birds and the occasional cockerel crow. The lockbox for the key took us a moment to find, and we had to turn the central heating and hot water on at the boiler, but these were things we figured out fairly quickly and shouldn’t pose a problem for guests. It may be beneficial to explain where these things are located beforehand, in case some guests do struggle to find them. As an old cottage, it gets pretty cold, but the central heating works well and there are plenty of blankets and throws around. We don’t have a dog, but it seemed very pet friendly as we noticed a large, soft dog bed upstairs. I thought the value for the week was really good! Considering you’re getting a whole cottage with plenty of space, you can go as a larger family, or a couple of smaller families and split the cost. I would definitely recommend, and would go again!

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• Carol - Verified booking

  Fabulous stay at Oak Tree Barn for myself, my partner, sister-in-law and sprocker spaniel.

  The Barn was immaculately clean, well equipped and very welcoming and we were very thankful for the ceiling fans in the bedrooms on the unexpected hottest week of the year. The garden was perfectly secure without us having to worry about our dog escaping although we did have to watch him with the hedgehogs he found. We had 2 cars in our party and both were easily accommodated off road in front of the garages to the property as described. The owners were wonderful in communicating and ensuring we had all we needed and going above and beyond with the extra welcoming touches which were very much appreciated. The property is perfectly located a short walk from the centre of the village where there are some good pubs and other eateries (we enjoyed The Buck Inn dog friendly and the fish and chip shop twice as we hadn’t realised that food serving stopped so early in the evenings so did get caught out a bit). The village itself is a good base for those who want to head out to visit the towns/city, experience the outdoors/ beach/sea or not do much at all and just stay local and enjoy some peace and quiet and the scenery so a good mix for all. Nothing I would change about the Barn or the holiday. Hope to come back soon. Thank you for our well needed stay.

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• Nick - Verified booking

  Had the most amazing stay at Bute cottage.

  The exterior of the cottage is breathtakingly pretty and the rear garden is superb. Outside patio area with pagoda was the perfect place to sit and relax. The cottage has everything you could need and the choice of three lounges that was very useful for us as we took parents so they could watch tv of their choice and we could chill in another room. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed cooking meals and eating together. We visited the Lockton Tea rooms several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Trips to Whitby, Scarborough, Thornton le dale, Pickering, Malton and Goathland were brilliant and the cottage is the ideal central location. Our two spaniels enjoyed the local walks and the farmer even allowed us access to his farm fields to walk the dogs. I don’t know if I’m allowed to mention names but I would like to say a special thank you to the neighbour Gill for some plants she gave me and also Geoff who was absolutely wonderful to us. We were so taken with this beautiful cottage, location and the neighbours that we have already booked to go again next year. I really can’t wait as I had the most amazing holiday.

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• Linda - Verified booking

  Simon & Jane have totally nailed it, even more impressive as they're comparative newbies to the cottage letting game!

  The cottage is lovely, everything you need, nothing you don't, right down to the 'Welcome' hamper. There's all the home equipment you require for a longer stay, washing machine, dishwasher, outside washing line so no need to be swamped by laundry when you get home. Simon tells us it's still a work in progress, but other than perhaps a link of paint and an odd tweak here & there it's perfectly fine ad it is. The lounge is comfortable, plenty of room to sprawl around, the bed is vast and supremely comfy, so a good night's sleep is virtually assured. All in all, very very good, high quality cottage. The paddock to the rear of the cottage reinforces the rural feeling, along with the sizeable lawned area to relax at the table with a long glass of something alcoholic. Be assured, we will be back, as time and circumstances allow, as its a wonderful place to let the cares of the world float away!

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• Emily - Verified booking

  The cottage is lovely in the face of it, however there were serious issues with damp inside.

  The extractor fan in the en suite didn’t work, and there was significant black mould on one of the windows in that bathroom. After leaving, we discovered that our dog’s food mat and cooling mat had become covered in mould during our stay. Especially concerning is that one of the members of our group has a chronic illness impacting their lungs, so the damp environment was a real health concern. Less serious issues with cleanliness were in the en suite & its bedroom - bathroom mirror was filthy and the pillowcases were badly stained with makeup. A broken glass had been left on the kitchen side when we arrived, and there was rubbish from previous guests left on the side tables in the living room. It’s a real shame as the cottage is gorgeous to look at, and the gardens are stunning. The village is beautiful, and highly recommend the tea rooms down the road.

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