Guests say
Damson Croft is highly praised for its beautiful, tranquil garden setting and charming village location. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable accommodation and the friendly, helpful hosts. The local pub and surrounding nature add to the delightful experience, making it a recommended stay for a peaceful holiday.
Reviews consistently mention that Damson Croft is clean and well-maintained, suggesting high standards of cleanliness that contribute to the comfort of guests' stays.
The location is frequently highlighted as peaceful and beautiful, with easy access to local attractions and nature. The village setting and proximity to a great local pub are particularly appreciated.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a warm atmosphere and adequate facilities. The spacious garden and wildlife are noted as enhancing the overall comfort of the stay.
Facilities are generally described as adequate and well-equipped, though some guests mention slow Wi-Fi and a preference for a full shower unit. The immediate replacement of a broken toaster indicates good maintenance.
While the hosts are described as helpful and welcoming, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews provided. Therefore, a score cannot be given for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Damson Croft is a charming, quiet and beautifully secluded chalet bungalow situated in the owner's private gardens in the idyllic village of Lastingham, 7 miles from Pickering. This quaint Lastingham cottage appeals to families or friends who seek peace and tranquillity in the North York Moors National Park. This single-storey Lastingham cottage benefits from welcoming accommodation with an open-plan living area consisting of a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and a homely sitting area where you can unwind after a day full of exploration. Boasting a wonderful view overlooking attractive gardens, where you can relax, unwind and raise a toast to your fabulous getaway.
A short stroll through the delightful village of Lastingham brings you to the renowned local inn, which serves excellent food, and to the historic church of St Mary with its imposing ancient crypt. Surrounded by stunning countryside, Damson Croft offers ample walking opportunities through breath-taking countryside and many attractions such as the steam railway at Pickering, the Ryedale Folk Museum at Hutton-le-Hole and numerous stately homes and gardens including Duncombe Park, Nunnington Hall and Castle Howard. With castles and abbeys to explore such as Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey and Pickering Castle, there is truly something for everyone; the opportunities are endless!
Make unforgettable memories in North Yorkshire at Damson Croft.
The quaint town of Lastingham is a great place to unwind and enjoy your holiday. Set on the gentle hills of the North York Moors' southern edge, this area is both stunning and historically significant. This little village of less than a hundred people is home to the quaint olde worlde pub The Blacksmith's Arms and the magnificent and historic Crypt Church of St. Mary, with its exquisite ancient crypt. Flamingo Land Theme Park, Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Hutton-le-Hole Folk Museum, and the North York Moors Steam Railway are just some of the attractions in the neighbourhood. There are many historical sites to explore, such as the majestic Castle Howard, and other buildings such as abbeys, cathedrals, and stately residences. Last, but not least, there’s the wonderful scenery – woods and heather moorland, hills, dales and seaside.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Lastingham is a Dark Skies friendly community.
Accreditations from North York Moors National Park for being walking friendly and nature friendly.
Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge.
TV with Freeview, DVD CD/Radio, Wi-Fi, selection of books, DVDs and games.
Electric convector panel heaters.
Power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Roadside parking for 1 car.
Garden furniture and barbecue.
Shared use of owner’s beautiful 1 acre garden.
Five minute walk to popular village inn, well-known for it’s food.
Book in advance if intending to eat there, especially at weekends.
Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Shop 5.1 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: There are four steps up to the front door.
Note: The owner’s keep bees in their garden and honey is available to be purchased.
Charging point available for electric vehicles.
Please Note: bookings preferably fall between a Saturday and Saturday, though shorter breaks may be available.
Reviews (44)
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Margaret
Over the last two years we have increased our stay from one week to two weeks. Damson Croft is ideal for us as it is quiet and secluded in the owners' beautiful garden. It is one of the few remaining properties which is on it's own and doesn't invite you to take a whole crowd of people with you in neighbouring buildings. The comfort and cleanliness are everything you could wish for and Rob and Patsie are around should you have any difficulties. We have had a wonderful holiday divided into days out to local villages and beyond and days resting inbetween them. Local villages have historic places of interest and also proper markets and Lastingham is close enough to the coast for a visit too. The scenery in between these places is lovely and as well as the hoards of sheep always to be seen there were three deer in the area this year. Thank you Patsie and Rob. We look forward to seeing you next year, we hope that your holiday is as good as ours.
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Lynne
The on-site owner is very welcoming and helpful. We're already planning to book again next year.
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Margaret
Even staying two weeks instead of the usual one left us wanting more. We took the opportunity to relax there in between trips out. Chickens and garden as lovely as ever. Thank you, Rob and Patsie.