Guests say
The Ridings is a spacious cottage with a large garden and ample parking, set in a picturesque village near Pickering. Guests appreciate its great location and have enjoyed their stays, often rebooking for future visits. While the property is generally well-received, there are recurring mentions of maintenance issues that need addressing.
The property is mostly clean, but there are reports of stained sofas and carpets needing cleaning. The overflowing waste bin and rotting plums in the driveway suggest occasional lapses in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and proximity to local attractions, such as Thornton le Dale and the steam train to Whitby.
The cottage is described as spacious and cosy, with large bedrooms and a secure garden. However, the lack of comfortable outdoor seating is noted as a minor negative.
Facilities are adequate, with hot showers and sufficient toilets for a party of six. However, maintenance issues like broken dishwashers, door handles, and insufficient glassware detract from the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
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 (11)
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Paul Chapman
Great location. Great price.Already booked again.
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Liz Allen
Great weekend in a lovely spacious but cosy cottage. 3 toilets which was brilliant for our party of six. Showers were hot and walk in was huge.All bedrooms are generously proportioned. Some minor tlc would make accommodation excellent. So good we've already booked for next year. Thornton le dale is beautiful and so close to Pickering to catch steam train to whitby
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John Dyer
This is a fabulous cottage in a great location, however a few things let it down. The kitchen worktops could do with some attention, the carpets down stairs are in need of cleaning as well as the stains on one of the sofas! This was an issue when we last stayed but does not seem to be rectified. With so many outhouses surely one could be set aside for a secure bike storage shed. The house is fantastic but is in need of some love. Sadly, not sure if we will return in the future!