In the picturesque Yorkshire village of Thornton-le-Dale, Stone Cottage is a beautifully cosy 18th-century retreat with original period features and modern furnishings. Enjoy family-friendly amenities like a Sony LED 4K TV, dishwasher, and washing machine in this airy cottage with direct walking access to village shops and pubs.
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Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ideal for families, couples and for those looking for a base for your outdoor activities or quiet getaway in the famously picturesque Yorkshire village of Thornton-le-Dale and North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
Stone Cottage is a beautifully cosy, original 18th century cottage with stunning period features such as open fire place and exposed 200 year old oak roof beams combined with up-to-date furnishings and amenities, including a brand new Sony LED 4K TV with Google chromecast, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, and very cosy HIVE heating system. Set on the quiet Westgate lane with plenty of on-street parking, and direct walking access to Thornton Village shops and pubs. Recently re-furnished, the airy rooms benefit from modern furniture that provides a contemporary yet homely environment. Family friendly, the house is also ideal for couples or larger groups. Included is all bedding and towels for the double bedroom and a twin room, as well as pull-out floor mattress (suitable for children or teenagers) in the twin room, with bedding available (please just ask :-)). The Master bedroom has an incredibly comfortable memory foam mattress and black-out curtains as your holiday sleep is very important. There is a family bathroom with bath and shower. A travel cot is available with bedding and a high chair just let us know if you'd like the cot setting up for your arrival. Make your stay relaxing rather than a chore with all the modern facilities including dish-washer, wifi, large screen TV, google chrome-cast, bluetooth speaker, Roberts DAB radio/bluetooth in kitchen, washing machine, tumble-dryer and even a high spec BBQ with outdoor dining furniture.
ACTIVITIES With Dalby Forest just up the road Stone Cottage is ideal as your base for outdoor activities whether that be strolling through the village and picturesque lanes, hiking on the moors or in the forest, heading to the sea-side (just 30 minutes drive), family cycling on the quiet bridleways up-to and around Dalby forest or serious mountain biking on the famous purpose-built Dalby forest MTB Trails. Bridleways and footpaths lead from Thornton-le-dale right into the heart of Dalby Forest without having to use the main roads (just head for Ellerburn and then follow signs for the campsite).
The Beck (stream) as shown in the images is just 1/4 mile from the cottage and is lined by some of the most pristine thatched cottages and gardens in Yorkshire. Myself and our children have spent many summer hours paddling and playing in the water and relaxing in the sunshine. There is even a duck pond in the village to feed the ducks.
LOCAL FACILITIES - all within ½ mile of Stone Cottage Two excellent pubs that serve yummy food, local ales and are hugely welcoming and family friendly Satisfy that hard-earned hunger from all your activities at the fish and chip shop Treat yourself at Balderson's cafe, bakery and ice cream parlour. Pace Bike Shop - one of the county's leading bike companies. Several tea rooms as well as Moore's delicatessen run by two lovely Italian ladies. Friendly convenience store open early 'til late with free cash machine Village Post Office and stores Large children's play park on Roxby road. Plus much more... you really will fall in love with this stunning Yorkshire village.
Enjoy your stay and thanks ever so much for reading, Nina & Tom Marchment plus Evie, Deacon & little Veda (modelling the bedroom for you)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Street parking available
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On a river
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Pickering, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Castle Howard and North Yorkshire Moors Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and The Milton Rooms. Dalby Forest Maze and Scampston Walled Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Pickering travel guide
Is Gorgeous Thornton-le-Dale 2 Bedroom Cottage & Garden, Cosy Family Friendly, WIFI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gorgeous Thornton-le-Dale 2 Bedroom Cottage & Garden, Cosy Family Friendly, WIFI?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gorgeous Thornton-le-Dale 2 Bedroom Cottage & Garden, Cosy Family Friendly, WIFI?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gorgeous Thornton-le-Dale 2 Bedroom Cottage & Garden, Cosy Family Friendly, WIFI?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gorgeous Thornton-le-Dale 2 Bedroom Cottage & Garden, Cosy Family Friendly, WIFI located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of North York Moors National Park, Pickering Church and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Beck Isle Museum is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
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The cottage was lovely, very cosy and inviting. We spent a week exploring the area and enjoying the local walks. Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering and Helmsley were all interesting places to spend some time in. All in all we had a lovely peaceful week's stay.
This house is a perfect getaway, supplied with everything you would need for a short or long stay, including comfortable beds! The home makes a perfect base to explore surrounding attractions such as York, Pickering and Dalby Forest. However it's also within walking distance to many shops and restaurants and has a beautiful garden for dining and relaxing. Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved this place. I think Tom and Nina must have lived in it before letting it out, because there were many thoughtful touches that wouldn't necessarily occur to owners just setting up a rental property de novo. I'm only sorry not to have met them, because I was left with the feeling that they must be very warm and welcoming people. My only (very minor) plaint was that the back garden looks a bit neglected.
Visited Stone Cottage at the weekend (returning guest).
Cottage was as wonderful as ever, cosy, warm and inviting.
Contains everything that you need.
Looking forward to returning in the future.
We stayed for a short 7 day break in September , the cottage is in a pretty village with some pleasant walks and local shops to browse , it bustles but is generally unspoilt by tourism , Whitby, York and the Moors are within easy reach of whatever your preference is , history or walking /cycling and so on
The cottage is well equipped , alot of thought has gone into making it comfortable without over cluttering it , chromecast TV and wifi are available for the evenings, a nice touch , I cook alot and the kitchen is easy for this without without the cupboards and drawers being stuffed with pots and pans/cutlery , you can find what you need without causing an avalanche or digging around in an overstuffed cutlery draw full of mismatched scrap metal ! its a thing for me
Nina is a pleasure to deal with, informative to just the right amount , no fuss or petty rules , just lets you relax and get on with enjoying a well deserved break
Overall we loved the place and will definitely book it again in future
We loved our stay at Stone Cottage. The owners had thought of pretty much everything you would need to make our stay with a young family comfortable and easy. There was steps and seats in the toilet for young children, plastic crockery and cutlery, washing facilities for all those clothes and Netflix all set up to keep them entertained. Was so easy to make it our home from home for two weeks.
The cottage is surprisingly roomy, especially the bedrooms - however, be aware that it's a beautiful but old property and the ceilings are very low (didn't bother us we're short).
It's placed just on the outskirts of Thorton Le Dale and a short walk from a lively little village, with lots going on and places to eat.
It was a great place to base our holiday, we were only about 30 minutes - 1 hours from most places of interest, like York, the North Yorkshire Stream train, Whitby Bay, Dalby Forest and lots of lovely beaches and bikes rides/walks. Would come again if we wanted to holiday in the area again. Well recommended!
Wow, what a fabulous little cottage. We (2 adults and our son aged 9) had a fantastic adventurous 3 days. Firstly the cottage is lovely - modern, clean and perfectly cosy. We took our bikes and cycled to nearby Dalby Forest - definitely recommend going through the fields rather than the road, which we did on the first day up a very very steep hill. We also enjoyed a morning in the trees at Go Ape, again thoroughly recommend if you’re ok with heights. We ate out in Thornton le Dale on a couple of nights and enjoyed our return back to the cottage in front of the fire. On the way home we stopped at Sutton Bank and enjoyed more cycling. All in all a fabulous getaway, in a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. We’ll certainly be back for more adventure 😊
Lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Very helpful host with lots of suggestions and ideas for things to do and places to go. Only there for a short two night stay but we are already planning on returning for a longer stay.
We stayed as 2 adults, a 3 year-old and a 5 year-old for 2 weeks.
Clean and smart. Comfy beds. Plenty of storage. Well equipped - cookware, washing line and big freezer were handy. Lovely village. Decent size secure garden. Welcoming flowers, pro secco and biscuits on arrival. We were always able to park on the street outside within a few houses away. Check in and out were with a key safe so we didn't meet owners but they were helpful on email. Wifi worked fine.
Beware of low ceilings downstairs: my husband is 6'1", he just about fitted under the ceilings but couldn't tip his head back to drink without banging it on beams, he had to duck under the doorways.
This beautiful cottage was clean, modern and perfectly located for a fantastic holiday. Communication from the owner couldn't have been better and we really felt that everything had been done to make our holiday experience a special one. We'll be back!
Stayed in this gorgeous cottage for a long weekend in Thornton Le Dale which is a great base for NY Moors and the coast. Contact and instructions from the owner was great and provided plenty of info. The cottage was very comfortable and decorated beautifully. Would definitely recommend a stay here!
Excellent property, exactly as advertised. The property was exactly what we needed, a change of scenery was very welcome. Plenty of storage for bikes, well stocked kitchen, and a lovely walk to cafes, restaurants and pubs in lovely Thornton Le Dale. Nina was a great host and communication has been the best ever received.