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Dale Cottage

Thornton Dale, near Pickering, Yorkshire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Perfect getaway for families and friends, centrally located to some of North Yorkshire's most popular attractions
  • Relax in the private rear garden taking in your serene environment
  • Short drive to the coast to explore Yorkshire rugged coastline of sandy beaches and pretty promenades
Property code: OC-82856

The beautiful village of Thornton-Le-Dale lies just 2 miles to the east of Pickering within the North York Moors National Park and the Dalby Forest. This is an idyllic location that's a walker's, biker's and nature lover's paradise. Attractions within the surrounding area include Flamingo Land Resort, which promises a fun-filled day out, and the history properties of Pickering Castle and Castle Howard are a great way to immerse yourself in the local history. Also, the property is perfectly located to explore the popular market towns of Helmsley, Malton and Pickering or to take a trip on North Yorkshire Heritage Steam Railway for a stunning journey across the moors to the bustling coastal town of Whitby.

Step inside and feel instantly welcomed; make your way into the stylish and spacious kitchen/diner with plenty of room to make a home-cooked meal. The kitchen has everything you need including an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler. Enjoy your meals together at the dining table as you mull over the day’s events. After dinner, head to the lounge with a wood burner at its heart, light the fire and snuggle down on the sofa, turn on the Smart TV and pick a film to watch on Netflix. You'll can also step up into a ground-floor handy utility/boot room which provides plenty of space for outdoor gear, wellies and walking boots, includes a washer/dryer, from here you can step up into a shower room with a shower and WC. On one side of the cottage is a staircase that leads you up to a single bedroom; a second staircase takes you to the final two bedrooms: step up in to a king-size and super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request). Completing this floor is the bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC.

A door from the lounge leads out to the fully enclosed country-cottage garden, filled with colourful flowerbeds. Sit at the garden table and chairs, perfect for some al fresco dining or your morning coffees. There is bike storage available and ample roadside parking directly outside (subject to availability).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 single, 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request)
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath and separate shower and WC and 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler
  • Utility room with washing/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV with Netflix
  • Fully enclosed patio and garden
  • Secure bike store
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Roadside parking, subject to availability
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Please note there is a step up into the utility room from the kitchen, a step from the utility room to the ground floor shower room and a step in to the kingsize bedroom from the landing
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gill 11th June 2026

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Lovely stay in dale cottage. Great location lots of useful information. Would absolutely recommend

Reviewed by Ian 23rd May 2026

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The cottage is in a good location and the owners are helpful should there be a problem basically it does what the web entry says it does. Book the cottage have a great holiday

Reviewed by Vilma 16th May 2026

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Beautiful tastefully furnished cottage. Would recommend to friends and family. Perfect location with access to many places and attractions. The second bathroom is downstairs so not always convenient for everyone especially if youre elderly. Lovely welcome pack but no milk. Pack shower gel

Reviewed by Ann 29th April 2026

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A lovely house in an excellent location. Superb dcor. All the internal facilities you could want and easy walking distance of shops and restaurant.

Reviewed by Jane 2nd April 2026

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Reviewed by Wilfried 28th December 2025

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Reviewed by Matt 20th December 2025

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A great cottage for a family get away, we really enjoyed our time there over Christmas, and the owners were great to deal with (and thank you for the welcome basket!). A couple of nice pubs within a few mins walk, an endless number of great countryside walks in the area, and plenty of attractive towns to visit nearby. The Christmas Tractor parade wRead moreas a highlight! Would definitely recommend to anyone planning a festive break. Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 12th September 2025

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Lovely cottage. Had everything we needed for our stay. Good location.

Reviewed by Ian 5th September 2025

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This cottage is in a perfect location with every thing you would need , comfy beds, comfy furniture bags of space and an easy walk to the village. Very handy for the new coffee shop Cafe Bouchere best coffee in North Yorkshire

Reviewed by Rachel 22nd August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Christa 4th August 2025

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A very unique cottage. Well appointed and in a lovely location. Granddaughter loved being in a "separate wing". Loads of cutlery , pots and pans. Garden was overgrown but we liked it being different. Recommend it highly.

Reviewed by Marie 7th June 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at Dale Cottage, it was clean, homely and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and it was in a quiet location at night. Lots of nice walks nearby (Thornton Le Dale is such a pretty village!) and handy for taking day trips in the car. I would definitely stay at this cottage again in the future!

Reviewed by Hannah 30th May 2025

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The cottage is in a fantastic location for exploring Yorkshire - both forest and coastal areas. The cottage had everything we needed as a family of 4 with two small children and was relatively spacious for a cottage. We didnt use the smallest bedroom as it would be challenging to hear anything from this room across the other side of the house. The Read moreproperty could benefit from a deep clean and new mattresses, current ones are old and uncomfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Chris 8th May 2025

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Lovely cottage , a hairdryer would be very helpful .

Reviewed by Sarah 11th April 2025

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A great location.. bakery, deli and one good pub nearby, but stops serving at 4 on Sunday and best to book. Also a great farm shop that is walkable. Good place as a base for walking or cycling. Our dogs loved all the beautiful streams and rivers that are close to the property. Very easy to get to beaches too. Avoid the fish and chip shop! Hideous fRead moreood served. We got a few edible chips for a family of 4. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 5th April 2025

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A lovely cottage in a picturesque village, ideal for exploring York, Harrogate and the coast. Spotlessly clean and bigger than it looks in the pictures with comfy beds and all the equipment you need.

Reviewed by Christine 14th March 2025

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We were very impressed with the space to store outdoor clothes, boots etc in a downstairs room. Lovely comfortable beds. Kitchen well equipped. Although no parking outside of the cottage after unloading we were able to park 3 cars very close by. One of the best cottages we have stayed in !

Reviewed by Kate 15th February 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage, within a short walk to the town. A visit to The Buck is highly recommended. Beautiful village and hope to return again soon.

Reviewed by Maxine 17th January 2025

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Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed visiting this beautiful part of the country. Everyone very friendly and welcoming. The only downside was the garden as there is a drop along one side which meant we werent able to allow our dog into the garden without her lead and would be a worry with young children. This didnt impact on our hoRead moreliday though as we were out and about most of the time. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 18th October 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage, was perfect for the four of us (myself, husband and two adult children). Beautiful furnishings and had everything we needed for our stay, including a very nice welcome basket with some goodies. The cottage was also in a great location for walking into the village centre and for travelling further afield by car.

Reviewed by David 20th September 2024

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A very comfortable cottage in an excellent location. Thoroughly recommend

Reviewed by Elaine 16th September 2024

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Good dog walking area towards the carpark around the wood and small lake. Great food at the Black Bull Inn outside of Pickering.

Reviewed by Sharon 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 23rd August 2024

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped and excellent standard of equipment. Two good bathrooms, both clean and tidy on arrival. Lovely welcoming hamper too. Thoroughly recommended.

Reviewed by Dominic 16th August 2024

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Lovely cottage set in a beautiful village

Reviewed by Kevin 9th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage and location, an absolute jewel. Dale Cottage is a credit to its owners with a smashing welcome pack too!!

Reviewed by J 2nd August 2024

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Lovely cottage in a very pretty village.

Reviewed by Claire 19th July 2024

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