Guests say
The Ridings is a spacious cottage with a large garden, praised for its great location and ample off-road parking. Guests appreciate the property's potential and have enjoyed multiple stays, highlighting its suitability for large groups and pets. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the cottage's charm and setting continue to attract repeat bookings.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of full bins upon arrival and the need for washing dishes and cutlery before use. However, the property is generally described as clean.
The location is highly praised for being beautiful, quiet, and picturesque, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. It is considered ideal for both families and pets.
The cottage is described as cosy and roomy, with a warm atmosphere. Some guests have mentioned issues with cold rooms and the need for minor improvements to enhance comfort.
Facilities have received mixed reviews. Guests are pleased with the spaciousness and garden, but have consistently reported maintenance issues such as broken dishwashers and fallen trees. Some improvements have been made, but recurring issues suggest more attention is needed.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as it relates to gifts, as they are not consistently mentioned across reviews. It should be noted that while some guests received a welcome pack, such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
This whimsical cottage is nestled in the picture perfect village of Thornton le Dale on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, you can enjoy idyllic rural village life.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Range, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Study.
Bedroom 1: Day Bed Single (3ft) Bed
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. The Ridings is a traditional country cottage, oozing character and charm. The property is a great size for families as well as groups of friends looking to explore this beautiful area. Tastefully furnished throughout, this cottage boasts many original features offering a quintessential country retreat.
Here you have the convenience of your own driveway, giving you peace of mind that you will always have a guaranteed space for your cars. Outside you have a fabulous large, lawned garden, ideal for barbecues whilst soaking up the sunshine. There is a large summer room looking out onto the garden, with a dining table where you can all sit together.
The charming village of Thornton Le Dale is a delight; old fashioned friendliness with an unhurried pace of life. The village has everything you could need, yet still retains its quaint village beauty, with the chocolate box thatched cottages and historic Alms houses. The tranquil Thornton beck winds through the village, with many walking trails to follow. On the village green there’s the original stocks and market cross, where on Sundays during the summer months. local bands plays music to entertain you whilst you sit back and enjoy one of the wonderful ice-creams the village is renowned for.
Only a couple of miles away is the traditional Yorkshire market town of Pickering, which combines atmospheric old inns, 12th-century castle, museum, remarkable medieval frescoes in the local church, and the North York Moors Railway taking visitors on a nostalgic steam train journey through the spectacular heather-clad moorland scenery.
The ancient City of York is just 26 miles away and offers the majestic minster, the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum, and excellent shopping facilities. Castle Howard, setting for TV’s Brideshead Revisited, Nunnington Hall (National Trust), Duncombe Park, and Rievaulx Abbey, are just a few of the local treasures to discover. On the east coast lie the popular seaside resorts of Scarborough, 15 miles, and Filey, 19 miles, the serene fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay and the captivating old port of Whitby 20 miles, with its Captain Cook connections, as well as miles of sandy beaches and a colourful harbour. Just a 10-minute drive away visitors can enjoy Flamingo Land Theme Park and zoo or Dalby Forest, where there is a plethora of woodland walks, a visitor’s centre, picnic areas, bikes to hire and the popular “Go Ape” treetop zip lines. This is an ideal choice all year round and the National Park is gorgeous in all seasons.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (16)
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Kath
We stayed in this cottage for a week and found it to be a lovely place with plenty of room and a good layout. It has a lot of potential and could be a fantastic place to stay.Unfortunately, the main issues were cleanliness, maintenance, and general upkeep. On arrival, there was recycling left in the front of the garden by the gate, the plates and cutlery needed washing before use, and the bins were already full. There was no clear information about bin collection days. We reported the full bins to Cottages.com, who look after this property, and the advice we were given was to put the rest of our rubbish into secure bin liners, which was not ideal. We were initially given the wrong bin day, so I had to check online myself, and later the owner came round with the correct times.There also seems to be a lack of attention to maintenance. There was quite a bit of damage, including broken handles and ironmongery. In the visitors’ book, there are comments about broken items going back over two years, such as a lamp with only two pins, and these issues are still unresolved. This gives the impression that guest feedback is not being acted upon.The cottage includes a snug, but unfortunately it was unusable as it was extremely cold. There was also a duvet left in there without a cover, and it was unclear whether this had been left by mistake or was meant to be part of the room’s setup. In addition, one of the bedrooms had no secondary glazing, which made it noticeably cold.We always make a point of cleaning a cottage before we leave, but there were no cleaning products provided at all, which made this difficult.The welcome pack was also very basic and disappointing, consisting only of a few broken biscuits along with tea and coffee.Overall, it is a lovely cottage, but it would benefit greatly from better cleaning, improved maintenance, and more attention to the feedback left by previous guests. With more care, it could be a really excellent place to stay.
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Donna Hall
I must admit, I booked this cottage before I read the reviews and some of the negative comments had me worried. But I’m glad to say they were wrong! What a stunning cottage this is, beautifully decorated and well looked after - my family loved it! The beds are comfortable, the 2 family bathrooms upstairs are ideal for larger families and there is a bonus of a downstairs toilet. Our pet Labrador loved roaming in the back garden, it’s huge! Just be careful for the fox poo if you are taking your dog! The cottage itself is away from the main road but in an ideal location to access the local village, 2 pubs, local shop and a couple of takeaways. We also visited Dalby Forest which is about a 5-10 minute drive up the road, beautiful place. All in all, a perfect week. We will definitely book to stay in this cottage again.
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Carolyn Palmer
It’s my 5th visit to the Ridings and it was good to see that some of the previous issues have been rectified. The kitchen is probably where more work is needed to bring it up to a standard expected in a holiday cottage. Despite everything, the cottage is clean, warm and comfortable, the garden is great for the dog as it is big and secure.Lots of lovely walks from the cottage, the village has everything you would need and it is easy to reach all the surrounding villages, towns, sea and moors.Will definite back soon