Guests say
Dovecote in Pickering is a well-liked cottage, praised for its excellent location, comfort, and style. Guests appreciate its proximity to local amenities and attractions, with many enjoying the peacefulness and character of the property. While parking and steps may be challenging for some, the cottage's charm and the hosts' hospitality contribute to a delightful stay.
Most guests found Dovecote clean and tidy, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few guests mentioned issues with cleanliness upon arrival, such as dirty worktops and crockery, which slightly lowers the score.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions like the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The only minor drawback mentioned is the on-street parking situation.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with cosy bedrooms and a relaxing lounge. Some concerns were raised about the mattress quality and uneven steps, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
The cottage is equipped with modern amenities and guests are satisfied with the facilities provided. However, some maintenance issues like a loose toilet seat and a problematic flush handle have been reported, affecting the score.
While many guests have had positive experiences, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, a score cannot be given for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Situated on the edge of the majestic North York Moors, resting amidst the vibrant market town of Pickering is this stone-built cottage, Dovecote. This outstanding accommodation is equipped for a family seeking to explore all that this countryside setting has to offer, as well as the Yorkshire Coastline promising a superb summer’s day out. Upon entering the property, be welcomed into the stylish kitchen with the marble effect countertops complementing the neutral tones of the cupboards, and the quality appliances left to assist you during your self-catering holiday. Enjoy your culinary delight within the dining room, perfect for gathering all of your loved ones together to plan the day’s ahead whilst tucking into your breakfast or your heart-warming evening meal. After dinner, make your way up the staircase to unwind into your evening within the first-floor sitting room, where you can sink into the plush seating arrangement and tune into the TV. As the evening draws to a close, head back to the ground floor and drift off to a night’s refreshing embrace within one of the elegantly-appointed bedrooms. Here, you will find a double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, whilst the king-size bedroom is supported by the gleaming family bathroom. To the outside, you and your loved ones can open up a bottle of something and savour the balmy evening, or the table and chairs offer an alternative spot for alfresco dining. For your local amenities, take a short stroll into the centre of Pickering, where you will be spoilt for choice by the shops where you can stock up on the essentials, in addition to a couple of pubs for celebrating that special occasion. The town comes with a vast array of attractions that a group of all ages will enjoy, including The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Castle and Beck Isle Museum. Wihtin the surrounding area you will find opportunities for exploring the Great Outdoors, including the iconic Cleaveland Way and Dalby Forest, or if you are bringing your bike along find a number of tracks upon the National Park. Dovecote is a wonderful retreat for a memorable holiday to this part of Yorkshire.
Pickering is a market town resting on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park, just 18 miles away from Scarborough. Within the town you will find a superb selection of amenities including shops, cafes, pubs and restaurant. From here, you can enjoy a ride of the Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, where Harry Potter fans can enjoy some filming locations.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin, WC and electric underfloor heating, 1 x king-size bed (zip/link beds, can be made into twins on request at least 1 week prior to start of holiday).
Ground-floor bathroom with hand-held shower, bath, basin, WC and electric underfloor heating.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
First-floor sitting room with sofa bed
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, freezer, TV with Netflix, DVD player with a selection of DVDs, WiFi, Bluetooth sound bar.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free roadside parking located on Castlegate 30 meters walk from the property.
Enclosed rear garden with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Pub and shop within 0.1 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (43)
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Diane
We always enjoy our stay there, and we've been four times, and hope to go again. Everything is spick and span, and our needs are met with plenty of lovely white towels, pots and pans, dishwasher, fridge, washing machine and microwave. There is also a toaster and kettle. Furnishings are very comfortable. We usually go in November, but are never cold in Dovecote, it is always kept toasty and warm. The owners are very friendly and approachable and are happy for us to contact them for any queries or problems.
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Andrew
We had a fantastic stay as a family perfect location for venturing out across North Yorkshire. Located in the lovely village of Pickering with all amenities in a short walking distance. Looking forward to returning to Dovecote in the not to distant future.
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Susie
The Cottage was great and just right for what we wanted The steps would have been an issue for anyone with mobility issues and the parking was a bit of a pain but this was due to being bank holiday All in all it was a lovely location for a base to visit the Yorkshire Dales