Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Bickley School Annexe for its tranquillity, comfortable amenities, and beautiful natural surroundings. The cottage is celebrated for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent shower. Its remote location offers peace, dark skies, and delightful wildlife, making it ideal for a restorative retreat. The presence of a local produce stall adds charm, though visitors should come prepared as shops are a distance away.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as warm and clean, with a well-kept kitchen and nice quality bedding, indicating a high level of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness and natural beauty, with dark skies and birdsong. It is remote, which is appreciated by those seeking solitude, though it is noted that shops are some distance away.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests highlighting the comfy beds, cosy atmosphere, and the overall comfort of the cottage. The presence of a washing machine and tumble dryer also contributes to the comfort score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and excellent shower. However, some guests noted that internet connectivity could be spotty, which slightly lowers the score.
While guests appreciate the local produce stall and the overall experience, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so this score cannot be determined.
About this property
Close to Dalby Forest and the North Yorkshire Moors, there is a wealth of outdoor pursuits in the area.. 2 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Full central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. External utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared). Courtyard with garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Full oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. Stereo/CD player. Microwave and dishwasher. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. BBQ. No smoking.. Bickley School House is ideally situated to form the perfect outdoor pursuits centre, being part of the North Yorkshire Moors and very close to Dalby Forest. The refurbished former School House (Ref ISR) oozes charm and character and the School Annexe (Ref ISS) is single-storeyed. The detached holiday properties are surrounded by glorious woodland walks and activities such as mountain and cross country biking, fishing and horse riding are all available. Take the Dalby Forest Drive to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Elegant Scarborough is 10 miles, the historic port of Whitby is 20 miles - both offer sandy beaches. There is easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the ancient walled city of York; a short drive to Flamingo Land theme park and zoo. Shops 8 miles, pubs 5 miles.
Bickley School House (ISR) and Bickley School Annexe (ISS) can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Rotunda Museum
- Whitby Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Flamingo Land
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (11)
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E. Chappell
Another good stay in this idylic cottage. We enjoy the remote, peaceful location with dark skies and the sound of birdsong. Comfy beds with nice quality bedding and an excellent shower. A clean,warm well equipped cottage
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John and Gilly Hodkinson
The perfect place to ‘ get away from it all’. The Annex was perfect ( I’d visited as a child when it was still a school) and it’s still the totally unspoiled spot I remember. A multitude of forest walks, an amazing amount and variety of fungi, birdsong and a quietly gurgling river just below the cottage as an accompaniment to an evening stroll.For ‘local amenities’ read the stall at the road end with fresh fruit and vegetables, pickles, fresh eggs etc. Come well provided with food, the nearest shops are quite some distance away. Thank you for having us, we’ve returned refreshed and restored with every intention of returning to this corner of Yorkshire heaven!
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Anne Phillips
A lovely cottage in a quiet location. Excellent for a relaxing break in natural surroundings but with lots to viist within a short distance.