Situated up a quiet lane in the centre of ancient Pickering, Pantile Cottage could not be more inviting…. This deceptively-spacious, two bedroom cottage, has been lovingly brought back to life. The owners love this place like their home and have recently redecorated, retaining the history, character and features of the property throughout. It is bursting at the seams with homely Victorian touches and quirky, local decorations; William Morris wallpapers, iron bed frames, natural carpets and interesting Arts and Crafts objects fill each room and wrap you up in a bygone era.
You can enter at the front of the property, handy for town, or from the gated, private parking area and lovely courtyard to the rear. In the sitting room, there is a multi-fuel stove (a starter set of kindling and logs is provided to get you going); snuggle up on the sofas with books, games, a speaker with aux port and smart tv to keep your whole group thoroughly entertained. Into the kitchen, which overlooks the courtyard and seats four very comfortably and cosily, just next to the Aga. And then through to the well-stocked games room at the rear of the cottage with board games, a pool table and additional tv. The two beautifully decorated bedrooms sleep four (one twin and one double room) and are at either side of the house, separated by the staircase, and share a shower room with waterfall shower. Outside, there is a quaint courtyard with seating and vintage signage.
If you fancy eating out, Pickering is very lucky to host a multitude of highly-regarded restaurants, pubs and cafes, as well as independent shops at every turn. Local activities include the North York Moors Steam Railway, Pickering Castle, and the Beck Isle Museum all giving you a peek into the past. Children will be exceptionally well-occupied, not least by the wonderful games room, but with Flamingo Land theme-park a mere 8 minutes way, the coast just 35 minutes away, Dalby Forest’s bike and hiking trails and Go-Ape just up the road, and the North York Moors on your doorstep. Why not try the (second) highest pub in Yorkshire - pop into the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge for a refreshing pint and home-cooked meal next to a roaring fire after a day out on’t Moors.
There is plenty of space for a friends or family gathering with private parking for 2 cars and further on-street parking available close by. Also, bicycle storage - please bring your own padlock to secure it.
GROUND FLOOR
Front Entrance: Three steps up and a threshold.
Entrance Hall: Coat hooks and hall cupboard with ironing board, iron, fire guard, cot and high chair and a vacuum cleaner.
Living Room: A two and a three seater sofa, smart tv, reading lamps, multi-fuel stove, speaker with aux port, books, games. Please use the blankets provided to cover the sofas if dogs are to go on them.
Kitchen: Overlooking the courtyard. Kitchen table and four chairs. Electric Aga incorporating the oven and stove. Two steps up to the utility area with a window into the courtyard, dishwasher, retro-style fridge-freezer and a microwave.
Games Room: Overlooking the courtyard. TV, snooker table.
FIRST FLOOR
Staircase: Slightly steep steps but with a handrail all the way up and a dog-leg landing half way.
Bedroom One: Double bed with a bedside table and lamp either side. Chest of drawers, clothes hanging rail and mirrors. Cosy Berber carpet underfoot. Thermal and blackout curtains. Hair dryer.
Shower Room: Thermostatic waterfall shower, washbasin with mirror over, toilet and heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two: Twin single beds with a bedside table drawer and lamp to each bed. Clothes hanging rail, and built-in cupboard with small storage boxes. One wall hung and one movable mirror. Table and two chairs in the window. DAB radio. Thermal and blackout curtains.
Outside: Courtyard with outdoor seating. The rear parking area is beyond the courtyard and also has a bicycle storage shed for four bikes. Washing line to dry dog towels.
Bedding: Ample pillows and duvets with covers, bed linen and towels are included.
Heating: Gas boiler and radiators and log burning stove in the living room (a fire starter kit is provided, additional logs available in town at local fuel stations, Flintoff's ironmongers, the fruit and veg shop at the top of the Market Place, Yorkshire Trading and Lidl).
Parking: Parking for three cars in the private driveway area. The neighbours have access on foot though this area and the owners on occasion will also park in this area when they stay at the bothy next door. There is also on-street parking to the back of the property. Please be advised that the parking area outside the gates is private and guest parking is only through the gates on the gravel area.
Electrical Vehicle Charging: Chargemaster charge point at The Black Swan pub 0.1 miles away.
Pets: Two dogs allowed at a charge of £25 per dog. Please bring your own dog towels and bed. Blankets provided to cover the sofas and bowls provided. No dogs on the beds please.
Mobile phone signal: Good. WiFi available free of charge at the property.
Smoking: No smoking.
Drone usage: If you wish to use a drone, please get permission from the owner first.
Pub: 0.1 miles
Shop: 0.1 miles
Short breaks: Available anytime.