Guests say
Dairy House is consistently praised for its charm, comfort, and cleanliness, with guests feeling very welcome. Its location is ideal for exploring the North York Moors and nearby towns. The property is well-equipped and spacious, offering a cosy stay with thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of wine. While minor improvements are suggested, the overall experience is highly recommended by visitors.
Guests frequently mention the property's spotless condition and the sense of a well-cared-for and loved home, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The property's location is frequently commended for its quiet setting and proximity to local attractions, walks, and a friendly pub, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
The majority of guests find the Dairy House comfortable, with special mentions of cosy beds and a peaceful environment. Some guests noted the dining table and upstairs bedroom could be improved for comfort.
The property is well-equipped with amenities like a log fire, secure bike storage, and a utility room. Some guests suggested minor enhancements to the shower facilities and garden fencing.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful gestures such as fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, and courtesy calls from the owner. However, it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided on every occasion.
About this property
A quality sympathetic conversion of an old stone farm building, resulting in an individual holiday home of great character and comfort.
With an exceptionally high standard of furnishing and equipment, this cottage nestles high on the moors in a quiet National Park village above Newtondale where the steam trains whistle below.
In the 19th century, the property housed a horse driven threshing machine and more recently it became a dairy and features a unique stone fireplace, along with massive timber beams, which may have come from oaks in Newtondale or from ships broken up at Whitby.
Ecologically aware, Dairy House offers spacious accommodation over two floors with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room, and provides a light and airy feel, whilst it also feels cosy in winter.
Footpaths nearby wander through wild flower pastures, beautiful woodlands and on to the moors. Cyclists can enjoy gentle meanders or challenging banks and a few miles away, Dalby Forest offers mountain biking trails for all levels.
Enjoy a steam railway ride, which takes you up the valley and across the moors to the coast - one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Britain.
A delightful cottage offering peace and tranquillity.
The unspoiled village of Newton-upon-Rawcliffe is on the southern fringe of the North York Moors National Park and is a typical English village, with old stone cottages and farms clustered around the village green and duck pond. The area has an abundance of wildlife and the countryside is varied and offers wonderful walking and touring opportunities. Amongst the many attractions in the area are the majestic abbeys of Byland and Rievaulx, the town of York and the magnificent Castle Howard. The nearby historic market town of Pickering is home to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, England's longest steam railway, and has a variety of shops, art galleries and eateries. With its many activities and attractions, this is a fabulous area for a family holiday.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor single, 1 x family room with 3 singles (zip/link, can be 1 king size and 1 single on request).
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Galleried sitting room with oak beams and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with solar panels and woodburning stove.
Electric double oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, DAB radio, iPod dock, free WiFi, good mobile reception.
Fuel, power and one basket of logs for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Open lawned garden with furniture.
One adult well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Playing field with multi-sport hard court 3 mins walk.
Shop 4 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Ramped access to entrance.
Secure bike locker for two bikes.
Please note: This property only accepts minimum 3 night stay
Nearby points of interest
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Whitby Museum
- Rotunda Museum
- Flamingo Land
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (27)
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Ian
The location is good for access to walks on the North York Moors, Yorkshire coast, NT properties and the iconic steam railway. We would certainly consider returning to Dairy House in the future.
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Veronika
Location and parking are easy, the road from Pickering is quick and straight forward so can pop into town without much fuss if needed. Lots of local walks which our dog loved. The house itself is great as the utility room really takes the stress out of coming back from a walk with muddy shoes. Very well stocked throughout from cleaning supplies to kitchenware. The upstairs is not the most friendly towards tall people, unlike the rest of the house which is. The door frames to the upstairs bedroom and bathroom are quite low and you need to remember to duck. This is just a period feature of the house and others in the area looked much lower throughout. I would suggest taking the downstairs bedroom instead if above 5â10 to save your head. If I was to improve two things, 1) it would be potentially hanging the mirrors a little higher so they are more tall people friendly in the upstairs bedroom and bathroom; over the towel rain in the bathroom would be great. 2) add a desk fan to sit on top of the chest of drawers in the upstairs bedroom to circulate air at night as the only way to get the room dark is to close the door which can make the room a bit stuffy in hot weather. These were minor things in the grand scheme of things. The house is comfortable overall, especially the livingroom and kitchen.
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Jennifer
A cosy well equipped cottage Lovely for drinks in the garden Walks from here very well signed Village's to visit for a good day out