Cottage with Exclusive Views of Majestic NYMR Steam Trains. Coast 20 Mins
Gateway to Yorkshire Moors National Park, Easy Walk to Pickering for Shops, Pubs and Restauran
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms)
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Newly restored in 2009, this former railway workers cottage will appeal to steam railway enthusiasts, walkers and families alike. Located in a quiet hamlet, surrounded by fields & footpaths at the gateway to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, but within easy walking distance of Pickering, with its supermarkets, traditional pubs and wide-choice of restaurants. The cottage gives an exclusive front-row seat of the majestic steam locomotives of the NYMR, which proceed at "snail's pace" past the cottage and provide great entertainment for children, young & old! Please note, this is not a main line, the patio is fully fenced & gated, and steam trains run extremely slowly from approx. 9am to 5pm, during tourist season. The cottage is double-glazed, gas central heating & constant hot water, fully equipped kitchen & lounge/diner with satellite TV, open fire & additional sofa-bed. 2 bedrooms (1 double/twin & 1 with adult bunks). There is parking for 2 vehicles & a private patio with BBQ.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 11 February 2012 | £240 | 3 | ||
| 11 February 2012 - 18 February 2012 | £330 | 3 | ||
| 18 February 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £290 | 3 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 14 April 2012 | £450 | 3 | ||
| 14 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 19 May 2012 | £410 | 3 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £380 | 3 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £460 | 3 | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £420 | 3 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £380 | 3 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £410 | 3 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 13 October 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 20 October 2012 | £480 | 3 | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £410 | 3 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £350 | 3 | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 15 December 2012 | £270 | 3 | ||
| 15 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £480 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Short weekends & mid-week lets subject to availability. Please see website below for details.
We are happy to accommodate shorter breaks, subject to availability. As a guide, in our published tariffs, a Weekend break is 3 nights, arriving Friday & departing Monday. A Midweek break is also 3 nights, arriving either Monday or Tuesday. We are always happy to consider other requests, subject to availability.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday but can be flexible subject to availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1: superking size double-bed (can be converted to twins). Bedroom 2: full adult-sized bunks. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with corner-bath/overhead shower, basin and toilet. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen is newly fitted and well equipped, with washing machine, dishwasher, gas oven/hobs, microwave and fridge/freezer. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge/diner provides a "front-row" view of the passing steam trains. There is a flat screen television with satellite TV & DVD, & IPOD dock. Metal-action, double sofabed for an additional guest (must be arranged with owner in advance). Open fireplace. |
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Towels & linen provided (except cot linen). Cot-bed, stairgate and highchair available. 2 adult & 2 children's mountain bikes available to hire (must be arranged in advance). |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
We offer a holiday experience with a difference! Adults & children will enjoy the excitement of the passing steam trains, which travel slowly past the house. The NYMR (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) is one of the most popular, and picturesque, steam railways in the country, and after spending time in the cottage you cannot fail to become a steam railway fan! Please note that whilst every effort has been made to make the cottage as safe as possible (i.e. the patio is fully fenced & gated), young children will still need to be supervised. Please ring us if you have any questions. WiFi available from March 2011. Check out our website & see what our guests have said! WiFi from March 2011
Accessibility
Bedroom accommodation is upstairs (sofa-bed downstairs).
Bathroom & toilet are also upstairs.
Outside
The cottage has an enclosed patio and a BBQ for al fresco dining. There is parking for 2 vehicles. The property is located within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is surrounded by fields & footpaths.
Coast/Beach
The Yorkshire coast is within a 20 minute drive. Visit Scarborough, Whitby, Filey, Bridlington, Robin Hood's Bay for sandy beaches and many tourist attractions. You will find a range of outdoor and family activities to enjoy.
Golf
Brigham Park, Malton Road, Pickering – 9 hole par 3 course.
Easingwold Golf Club, Stillington Road. YO61 3ET – 18 hole course.
Flamborough Head G.C., Bridlington. YO15 1AR – 18 hole course.
Ganton G.C., Ganton, Scarborough. YO12 4PA – 18 hole course.
Heworth G.C., York YO31 9JY – 11 hole course.
Kirkbymoorside G.C., Manor Vale Road. YO62 6EG – 18 hole course.
Malton and Norton G.C., Welham Road, Norton. YO17 9QE – 27 hole course.
Scarborough South Cliff, Deepdale Avenue, Scarborough YO11 2UE – 18 hole course.
Scarborough North Cliff, North Cliff Avenue, Scarborough YO12 6PP – 18 hole course.
York G.C., Lords Moor Lane, Strensall. YO32 5XF – 18 hole course.
Sandburn Hall G.C., Flaxton, YORK YO60 7RB – 18 hole course.
Ampleforth College Golf Course, YO62 4JH – 9 hole course.
Red House, Thorgill Lane, Rosedale Abbey. YO18 8SE – 9 hole course.
Sawdon G.C., Sawdon, nr Scarborough, YO13 9DU – 9 hole course.
Snainton Golf Centre, Driving Range & 9 hole.
Special interest holidays
Exclusive views of the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Trains - local insight can be provided! 2 adult & 2 children's mountain bikes are available to hire, (hire must be arranged in advance for insurance purposes and a deposit is required). Home-cooked Yorkshire food can be arranged for delivery to the cottage. We pride ourselves on providing guests with a good-value & memorable holiday experience. Please let us know if you have any special requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you. Check out our website and see how our guests have enjoyed their time with us!
Travel
Railway Stations: Malton (9 miles); Scarborough (15 miles); York (25 miles).
Airports: Leeds Bradford (62 miles. 1 hr 20 mins); Doncaster Robin Hood (68 miles, 1 hr 50 mins) Newcastle (100 miles, 2 hrs); Liverpool John Lennon(125 miles, 2 hrs 30 mins).
Ferries: Hull (65 miles, 1 hr 30 mins); Newcastle (95 miles, 2 hrs); Liverpool/Birkenhead (130 miles, 2 hrs 40 mins); Holyhead (215 miles, 4 hrs)
Distances
The area is rich in tourist attractions including:
North Yorkshire Moors National Park
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (15 mins walk)
Eden Camp WW2 (5 minutes drive)
Flamingoland Theme Park & Zoo (5 mins)
Dalby Forest & "Go-Ape!" (10 mins)
"Heartbeat"/Aidensfield at Goathland (20 mins)
Helmsley & Rievaulx Abbey (20 mins)
Castle Howard (25 mins)
York Minster, Jorvik, Dungeon, Railway Museum (40 mins)
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet (40 mins)
Durham City (1.5 hrs)
Liverpool FC/Man U (2 hrs)
Further details
The market town of Pickering is an easy 15 minutes walk where you will find a good choice of shops, banks, supermarkets, traditional pubs & restaurants. There is a swimming pool. A doctor's surgery is within a few minutes drive of the property.
Booking notes
A booking deposit of 30% of total holiday cost is required at time of booking. The balance is to be paid one (1) month before the start of the holiday.
Guest comments
From the children's point of view it was fabulous to have steam trains going past. It was extremely well equipped. From my point of view it was spotless and had a lovely welcoming bottle of wine!!'
We enjoyed our stay in your warm & cosy cottage & the bed was very comfortable. The situation was perfect for train spotters either through the window, a quick dash outside, or by the level crossing. We did not need for anything!
It was one of those holidays that flew by and we wished we had more days. We had the best week ever and loved Railway cottage. We loved the peace and quiet, & the trains. We enjoyed watching the various birds on the feeder. Cannot think of anything we did not like about the Cottage & it was by far the nicest we have ever stayed in. Clean comfortable and fresh but still with character!
*** The cottage was very comfortable & the kitchen had everything you could need. The goodies left by Lizze were a lovely touch, the homemade jam was delicious.'
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a family of four, living in the beautiful South West of Ireland, but originally from England. Our extended families mostly live in the North of England and manage the cottage for us. We enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and the beach. A holiday is an important time for families, and we aim to provide an experience that exceeds expectations! We are proud that within our first year, we have already had a number of repeat visits to the cottage and many 'word-of-mouth' recommendations.
Year purchased: 2009
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We visit the UK a few times a year and were looking for a base that we could also rent out as a holiday cottage. Railway cottage met all our criteria. It is in a peaceful hamlet, is within the national park, & is close to the beach & many tourist attractions. We believe that we have the best of both worlds in that there is an easy walk into Pickering, which is a picturesque, small market town, with atmospheric pubs and restaurants, but being in a peaceful area, surrounded by fields, quiet lanes and woodland walks. There is great wildlife around, and we often get visited by a woodpecker & other wild birds! The cottage has been converted and modernised in 2009 and is extremely well equipped. From the moment you arrive you will feel like you are on holiday - you cannot help but relax!
Unique benefits of the property
Railway cottage is ideal for families, and will be a memorable holiday. It offers a rare experience to watch steam trains, on the most popular steam railway in the UK, from the comfort of the living room and bedroom as they pass slowly past the cottage. Just, have a look at the video on our website! Most visitors have said that they end up shouting 'train' every day, rushing to the window to wave to the passengers, & to see which of the magnificent steam trains is passing! The cottage is very cosy, comfortable and warm. You will be well looked after, and we have been told that we offer great value! Since first renting out the property in March 2009, we have been booked almost every week, mostly to families and train enthusiasts, and we hope you decide to visit!
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