Guests say
Boundcliffe Farm receives glowing praise for its spacious, well-equipped, and immaculately clean accommodation, making it ideal for families and groups. Guests highlight the excellent play areas, games room, and thoughtful touches from the friendly, helpful hosts. The cottage’s location is perfect for exploring North Yorkshire’s coast and countryside, with easy access to local attractions. While a few minor issues were noted, such as a need for extra cleaning on arrival or stair access for those with mobility concerns, the overwhelmingly positive feedback emphasises comfort, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere.
The vast majority of reviews describe the property as spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. Only one or two guests mentioned minor cleaning issues on arrival, but these did not detract from their overall experience.
Guests consistently praise the cottage’s location, noting its peaceful village setting and convenient access to Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough, and other attractions. The setting is described as ideal for both relaxation and exploring the region.
Reviews frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a homely atmosphere. The property is described as cosy and well-suited for large groups, with only rare comments about mattress firmness or stair access for elderly guests.
Facilities are a standout feature, with guests highlighting the exceptionally well-equipped kitchen, games room, outdoor play areas, and amenities for children and dogs. The property is repeatedly described as having everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as freshly baked bread, cakes, welcome packs, and even dog treats. While these gestures are highly appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An attractive, stone-built, semi-detached Allerston cottage, on a working beef farm, in the village of Allerston between Scarborough and Pickering. This traditional, characterful Allerston cottage boasts beamed ceilings, exposed timbers and a spacious kitchen. Two staircases lead to the bedrooms in this Allerston cottage, which can be linked if necessary, whilst downstairs offers a generous living room with concertina doors opening to a games room with pool table, darts and an X Box with games. This Allerston cottage has a small, enclosed lawned garden and use of a football pitch, plus an unlimited entry pass for one car to Dalby Forest (no longer available after December 2025).
This well-equipped Allerston cottage offers simple, comfortable accommodation, and is a great base for the local area; enjoy Scarborough and Filey, explore beautiful countryside, or visit Dalby Forest, with an outdoor pursuit centre, biking trails for all abilities and great walking. A brilliant year-round Allerston cottage.
Set on the edge of the Forge Valley, the village of Allerston is within easy distance of Pickering, a bustling market town with a castle. Allerston is a picturesque village, with a stream running through on its way to the River Derwent. Allerston is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is made up of pretty stone cottages, and makes a wonderful holiday base. There is so much to do in the area, such as horse riding, a gold course, a childrens playground and Dalby Forest, which offers some wonderful walking and cycle routes. The coast is within a short drive, so head to the beaches of Scarborough and Whitby, or out onto the wonderful Moors; a great holiday base.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: king size bed and 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x family room with 1 x double and 2 x singles, 1 x double and 1 x single; 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC.
Fitted kitchen with dining area.
Ground floor utility room with WC and wash basin.
Living room with woodburner.
Games room with pool table, TV & X Box.
Oil central heating with woodburner in living room.
Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer & dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, pool table, dart board and X Box.
WiFi access.
Fuel & power included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Travel cot & highchair.
Stairgate fitted.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Secure bike storage.
Small, enclosed, lawned rear garden with furniture & BBQ.
Shared use of paddock with football pitch and children's play equipment.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome; please ensure any pets are showing on your booking receipt when you book.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 8 mins walk, shop 2 miles.
Note: No large groups under the age of 35; the owner will, however, accept multi-generational family bookings that contain under 35s.
Please note: full week bookings must start from a Friday only.
Short stays can start from a Friday or Monday only.
Only full weeks accepted during all UK school holidays, Christmas and New Year.
Nearby points of interest
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Rotunda Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
Reviews (132)
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Ian
Thank you.
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David
We were two families, with five children, and a dog- and it worked really well for us.
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Andrew
Where do i start, from the first meeting with the host jeannie to the time we left after our holiday it was a wonderful experience, the accommodation was superb and the freedom we had to roam the farm was brilliant, good points, pool table, dart board, very spacious, cows, goats, chickens, trampolines, playground, and the house is central to all parts of the north yorkshire amenities, we will definately be returning, andy and helen