Guests say
The Ridings is a spacious and cosy cottage with a large, secure garden, situated in a beautiful and convenient location. Guests appreciate the ample parking and the property's proximity to local attractions. While the cottage is generally clean and comfortable, there are recurring mentions of maintenance issues that need addressing to enhance the overall experience.
The cottage is described as clean by several guests, but there are comments about carpets needing cleaning and stains on a sofa. The garden was well-kept on one occasion, but issues with rubbish and fallen fruit were noted.
The location is consistently praised for being great, beautiful, quiet, and picturesque, with easy access to local amenities and attractions.
The property is described as spacious, cosy, and warm, with a large garden. However, some guests mentioned a lack of comfortable outdoor seating.
While the property boasts generous proportions and a large garden, guests have repeatedly mentioned maintenance issues such as a broken dishwasher, mouldy drainer, and door handles falling off. Some kitchen items also need updating or cleaning.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness from the owners, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
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 (14)
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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
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Confirmed Guest
Great Location.
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Paul Chapman
Great location. Great price.Already booked again.