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Whistle Stop Cottage

Pickering, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Cosy countryside cottage located on the outskirts of Pickering 
  • Large garden for stretching out and relaxing in warm weather
  • Views of passing steam trains behind the garden fence as the property sits on NYRM line
Overview
Property code: OC-Y035

Whistle Stop Cottage is a charming property with an enclosed garden and private parking, situated on the outskirts of Pickering. It has been completely refurbished and offers pleasant and comfortable three-bedroom accommodation. Whistle Stop Cottage is ideal for train enthusiasts, you can watch the steam trains passing just behind your garden fence. You may also enjoy the steam train journey over the North York Moors, between Pickering and the popular seaside town of Whitby, there are some picturesque villages and beautiful countryside along the way. Pickering is a pretty market town with many shops, restaurants, cafes and tearooms. The amazing historic town of York is just an hour’s drive away.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance:  Through the back garden into the lounge.
Lounge: Smart TV, two comfortable sofas, fireplace with a wood burning stove and stairs to the first floor.
Hallway: Utility cupboard with a tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Dining Room: Fridge freezer, electric cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. Dining table and chairs. Front door.
Bathroom: Bath, shower over bath, washbasin.
Separate Toilet: Toilet, washbasin.

FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King-size bed, built-in wardrobe, wardrobe, dressing table, boiler cupboard, window seat.
Bedroom 2: Single bed, drawers, hanging space, window seat.
Bedroom 3: Twin beds, wardrobe, dressing table, window seat.

Pets: Two dogs are welcome but not allowed upstairs.
Parking: Private off-street parking for two medium cars at the side of the cottage on tarmac drive.
Garden/Patio: Enclosed garden at the rear with outside seating and close steam train views. Access to the cottage next door. Secure cycle storage in the shed.
Heating: Electric instant heat heaters.
Short breaks: Accepted anytime.
Notes: Towels are provided. No smoking. No mobile phone signal. 
Pubs: 1 mile. Shops: 1 mile.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, separate WC
  • Fridge freezer, electric cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave
  • Utility cupboard with tumble dryer
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV
  • No mobile signal
  • No dogs allowed upstairs
  • Enclosed garden with picnic table and separate seating
  • Outside secure storage for cycles.
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pubs and shops 1 mile, beach 19 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Melanie Meadows

This property is personally managed by Melanie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Teresa 5th May 2025

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Very disappointed in the cottage, dark and dingy, the equipment was lacking in lots of ways, we had to go out and buy several cooking utensils, we go away in holiday cottages over four times a year, this one was not one we would return to.

Reviewed by Alan 6th April 2025

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Reviewed by Mandy 17th March 2025

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Lovely cottage.Well equipped and good location.Will certainly come back when the steam trains are running

Reviewed by Vikki 26th January 2025

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Lovely cottage, beautiful location near the railway line. So much to do on your doorstep or within a 40 minute drive.

Reviewed by Kristina 5th January 2025

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Lovely little cottage. Owners very helpful and it had everything we needed for our 3 week stay. A very pleasant walk into town and the added steam trains going past was a real treat. Thank you.

Reviewed by Pauline 19th September 2024

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A comfy, cosy cottage that backs onto the NYMR railway tracks with excellent views of all passing trains. A quiet location (when no trains). Excellent walks right from the doorstep. Can walk to Pickering in 20 minutes along quiet tracks or quiet main road. Level crossing needs to be used to access the property but this is quick and easy to do with Read morethe push of a button. We loved the place and plan to return next year. Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 26th July 2024

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Great location next to NYMR and good fenced garden for dog

Reviewed by John 17th July 2024

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Clean, comfortable and generally well equipped. The location was perfect for our needs.

Reviewed by Tim 9th June 2024

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We really enjoyed staying at this cottage. Peaceful location. Bonus watching the steam trains.

Reviewed by Claire 7th June 2024

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Cosy well equipped cottage, set in lovely location, perfect for dog walks and for steam enthusiasts.

Reviewed by Janet 23rd April 2024

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I have thoroughly enjoyed my break. There is nothing I could suggest to change things. Thank you.

Reviewed by Jane 30th March 2024

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Fabulous, comfortable cottage, very well placed for the Steam train & Pickering and exploring the Yorkshire moors.

Reviewed by Verity 17th March 2024

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A cosy comfortable cottage in a great location as the North Yorkshire moors railway runs past the bottom of the garden!. Excellent base for visiting this beautiful part of the country. Thanks for a wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Claire 27th February 2024

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Location and layout were great for a family holiday. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Keli 6th January 2024

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Cosy cottage very good location.

Reviewed by Robert 29th December 2023

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Lovely cosy cottage snug and warm. Beautiful location waved to so many Santa's Express Steam Trains the days leading to Xmas Day....... Plenty of walks from the door with our two dogs. Beds were all comfy, as it was Xmas made alot of use of the oven - easy to use and very good working order, log burner was great, but only used once as cottage was Read morewarm anyway! We were lucky for the time of year the weather was mild. We walked into Pickering as only about a mile, as of most of the surrounding villages Pickering is lovely - would certainly reccomend. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 3rd November 2023

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A cute little cottage, very warm, cosy and comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped. Lovely quiet location with the steam trains passing the garden and hearing lots of owls and other wildlife. Lots of walks from the cottage door and lots of lovely pubs and restaurants in the area. We would love to return.

Reviewed by J 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sheila 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 23rd September 2023

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We found the cottage excellent, location wonderful even though the weather was not very kind it did not prevent us for enjoying our stay hopefully will return next year.

Reviewed by Alan 19th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 10th September 2023

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Reviewed by Ray 10th July 2023

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Great if you like steam trains. Woods opposite excellent for dog walking. Well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Michael 3rd July 2023

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Convenient location for getting into Pickering, using the heritage railway for walks etc.

Reviewed by Kelvin 17th June 2023

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Cottage is in excellent location for exploring the local area and for exercising our dogs on the many walking trails nearby. The cottage was very clean and the furniture was ok, but needed a coffee table or something table like in the living room to stand drinks etc on (we were worried about the possibility of spilling drinks on the sofas). The bRead moreasic equipment was good but crockery felt very cheap. Couldn't get radiators in bedrooms to come on at all (but living room one worked ok)(not major prob as it was not particularly cold, but could have been worse earlier in the season). Beds were very comfortable, but difficult to get rooms dark with only the slat type blinds fitted (especially at rear of property), so kept getting woken up at 5am by the daylight. These small niggles make the cottage seem less value for money, appreciate that the full occupancy would have been 5 persons and there was only the two of us. For us it felt reasonably spacious but suspect it would feel quite tight for five adults. Hide

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