Finlay's Cottage

ID: S1333590

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Finlay's Cottage in Pickering is praised for its comfort, beautiful location, and suitability as a base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and the peaceful garden. The presence of steam trains adds to the charm. Some minor issues were noted regarding cleanliness, TV/WiFi, and parking for larger vehicles.

The cottage is generally found to be clean, though there was a mention of toilets needing a clean, suggesting room for improvement.

The location is highly regarded for its beauty, quietness, and proximity to local attractions, including steam trains and the town of Pickering.

Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with special mentions of the bedrooms and open plan kitchen/diner. However, one guest wished they had known about the pet policy beforehand.

Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and private garden. Some guests noted issues with TV/WiFi and shower pressure, and a desire for more kitchenware.

While guests are overall happy with their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so a score cannot be provided.

About this property

A characterful 200 year old stone cottage, with the heritage steam strain passing by the bottom of the garden. Situated in the North York Moors National Park, it’s an ideal location for exploring the countryside..

Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Double Shower, Toilet

Second Floor:

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.

Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. . Enclosed rear garden. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Finlay’s Cottage is less than a mile away from the heart of the historical market town of Pickering. Here in the National Park you have beautiful scenery and quaint rural villages surrounding you, with the coast just a 30-minute drive away. Located down a peaceful cul de sac, which is accessed by crossing over the railway line. You have your own private parking space outside at the front of the cottage, with an enclosed garden at the rear.

Stepping inside, the hallway leads you into the open plan kitchen with a dining area. This beautiful kitchen is ideal for creating your favourite meals together, it is well equipped and complete with an integrated dishwasher and a large fridge/freezer for all your groceries. The lounge is separate, with a cosy sofa and an armchair around the feature electric stove. There is a separate toilet and a utility room. Up on the first floor you have two bedrooms, a double which has a window seat where you can watch the passing steam trains and a twin bedroom. There is also a family shower room, with a large walk-in shower. On the second floor you have the spacious master bedroom with a double bed.

Pickering is an ancient market town with an array of shops and restaurants to choose from, as well as the castle ruins to explore and sits at the foot of the North York Moors National Park. Why not take a ride on the steam railway and travel through the rolling moorland to the coastal town of Whitby. Nearby you also have Dalby Forest, where you will find great walking and cycling tracks. The fabulous Go Ape, a high wire tree top adventure, is situated in the forest, or if you prefer to be closer to the ground, try the forest segways and ride around the forest tracks. Take a day trip to Flamingo Land theme park and zoo, only a few minutes’ drive away. Pickering is in the ideal location for visiting the East coast. Pretty, quaint little villages such as Thornton-le-Dale and Helmsley are within a few minutes’ drive, as well as the big cities of York and Hull. The seaside resorts of Scarborough, Filey, Flamborough, Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay are all within a short drive.

Free WiFi

Suitable for up to 2 pets

Nearby points of interest

  • Flamingo Land
  • Ryedale Folk Museum
  • Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
  • Rievaulx Abbey

Reviews (8)

  • Andy Jones

    The cottage was lovely and really comfortable , in the local area so much to see and it was a perfect place to come home to and spend time with family.

  • Paul Pinder

    Excellent cottage, very comfortable and a great spot for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors.

  • Confirmed Guest

    TV and WIFi very poor or not at all

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