DOODALE COTTAGE - spacious converted barn on working farm with highland cattle
| People | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
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There are 2 pubs serving good food within walking distance of Doodale Cottage
Doodale Cottage is a spacious one bedroom grade II listed converted stone barn. The cottage is located on a small working farm on the outskirts of Malton in the village of Old Malton. There are 2 pubs serving good Yorkshire food within walking distance.
With easy access to the A64, the cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the many different attractions of North Yorkshire including York, the coastal towns of Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay, the market towns of Malton, Pickering and Helmsley and the scenic North Yorkshire Moors.
The open plan cottage has WiFi and underfloor heating in addition to a wood burning stove.
The main door opens into a well equipped fitted kitchen with modern appliances including a full sized dishwasher, fridge freezer and microwave. The kitchen and dining area are separated from the living area by a central wood burning stove. The comfortable living area has a leather sofa, two wing back chairs, TV and a selection of games, books and local maps.
The upstairs has a glass balcony, a king and single bed, to give flexibility in sleeping arrangements and a shower room. Towels, linen, a box of logs, gas and electricity are included in the rental costs.
Outside there is a small garden with table and bench seats and off road parking for up to 2 cars.
For people wishing to explore further, the farm track is a pleasant walk and usually our fold of 29 pedigree Highland Cattle can be seen. They vary in age from calves born in 2017 to mature cows and our friendly bull, Toby.
Doodale Cottage has been awarded 4 stars with a gold accolade as part of the VisitEngland National Quality Assessment Scheme.
Please send an enquiry for prices for 4, 5 and 6 night stays.
This partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
About Sally
We are Roger and Sally and spent 30 years of our working life in offices in the South of England. Between 2008 and 2013 we gradually transitioned from the South of England to a new life style in North Yorkshire.
Sally purchased this cottage in 2008
Why Sally chose Malton
In 2008 we were looking for our 'Grand Designs' project to keep us occupied once our 2 children left home. We looked at building plots, barns for conversion in Berkshire and Devon and even an old brewery tower in Somerset. Barr Farm was special due to the 100 acres of land, village location and endless possibilities for mini projects. Over the last 8 years we have extended and renovated the farmhouse, converted the attached barn into Doodale Cottage, introduced Highland Cattle to the farm and worked with a contractor to understand and improve the farmland.
Facilities
Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Malton in Scarborough District
- cottage
- Self-catering
- Check-in: 15:30 /
- Check-out: 10:00
- Max. occupancy: 2
- Max. adults: 2
- Min. age of primary renter: 18
- Not suitable for children
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- village
- Farm Holidays
- Tourist Attractions
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
- Ensuite shower room with power shower, basin and toilet
- 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
- The Bedroom has a king size bed and a single bed
- Books
- Games
- Music Library ...
- Stereo ...
- Television
- Garden
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- library
- museums
- restaurants
- theme parks
- zoo
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cycling
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(14 traveller reviews)
Beautiful cottage, lovely surroundings!
We had a brilliant time staying at Doodale Cottage and exploring the surrounding area. The Cottage is immaculate and very comfortable. Sally & Roger were very warm & friendly hosts.
Absolutely gorgeous cottage, location and attention to detail second to none.
Simply beautiful cottage.
Excellent facility, on a par with the best places we have ever stayed.
We stayed here for one week. The accommodation was really first class. An picturesque old barn conversion, with all the modern conveniences. Lovely comfortable loft bedroom, with a great bed and linens. The place was spotless when we arrived, we were treated to homemade baking and preserves. Short drive to York, Park and Drive and well situated for all things east Yorkshire. We will definitely, make this our go to place for Yorkshire.
The best holiday cottage ever
I’ve been coming to England every summer for many years, and I think Doodale Cottage is the best place I have ever stayed. The cottage feels brand new, every detail carefully considered, every window and every light well placed, every texture, from towels to floors to doors carefully chosen. Great bathroom. Great kitchen. Sally and Roger are the perfect hosts, superbly helpful and yet utterly discreet. The setting is a splendid hybrid of town and country, with cattle and chickens and fields in the back and a main road with excellent bus service right out front. I sailed back and forth between the cottage, visiting Whitby and York, hiking on the moors, and so on. The walk down to Malton was delightful and the food and shopping quite good. (I would particularly recommend visits to the Talbot Food Court, Suddaby’s for real Yorkshire beverages, Paleys for fruit and vegetables, and Woodall and Sons for a bit of old-fashioned and magical shopping.) Every morning I woke up in the cottage feeling that it must be holiday, not just a vacation, but Christmas or something akin. It was hard to leave, and I cannot wait to return.
Superb
This well equipped clean converted barn was so well designed..... down to the smallest detail.
Sally and Roger were wonderful hosts, from initial 'treats' of fresh scones, eggs, wine and chocolates to being generous with their time in answering any questions about their highland cattle property. The arrival of a new calf while we were staying was extra special.
This is a super location for exploring North Yorkshire, from the moors to the coast to villages such as of Malton, Hemsley, Filey and of course York itself.
Perfect accommodation in a perfect place
Unusually spacious for a 2-person holiday cottage, well equipped, clean and comfortable (apart from the huge couch, which you could get lost in). It is ideally placed close to the main A64 route from York to the coast and perfect for our planned trips to Eden Camp (interesting place but expensive food), Pickering and the NYMR out to Whitby. Also York is within easy reach via the park & ride. There is also plenty of walking, being on the edge of the moors and even just for a stroll around the farm or walking down to Malton.
Sally and Roger were friendly and welcoming and a nice touch was the milk, wine, scones and eggs provided in the cottage. Even the weather was ideal, dry and not too hot most days. The impressive thunderstorm had the unusual grace to wait until evening to break and lash the area with torrential rain.
It was nice to see the calves, even if they stayed well away from the fence beside the track and the horses were always interested in visitors. A lovely location and a really enjoyable holiday. Would definitely recommend Doodale Cottage to anyone who wants a home away from home to enjoy the best of what North Yorkshire has to offer visitors.
Location
Doodale cottage is located on the outskirts of Malton in the village of Old Malton. Located in a conservation area, Old Malton is a pretty village with many stone cottages and two pubs, the Royal Oak and the Wentworth Arms. Both serve good Yorkshire food.
The larger market town of Malton is just a 5-10 minute drive or ride on the bus or a 25 - 30 minute walk away. Malton has a variety of family run shops, family run cinema, restaurants, supermarkets, most major banks and a cattle market on Tuesdays and Fridays. On the second Saturday of each month (March to December excluding May) the Malton Monthly Food Market is held. 2014 saw the opening of the Malton Cookery School, which offers many different full and half day cookery courses, including Dinner at the Chef's Table where the dinner guests watch as a celebrity chef prepares seasonal dishes using local ingredients. In May, there is a 2 day Food Lovers Festival which attracts many stalls from across Yorkshire and live cookery demonstrations.
Less than a mile from Doodale Cottage is Eden Camp, a multi-award winning Modern History Theme Museum housed within the grounds of an original World War Two prisoner of war camp. At Eden Camp the story of World War Two has been re-created using sights, sounds, smells and moving figures to create a unique atmosphere that makes it feel like you travelled back in time to wartime Britain.
Heading west from Old Malton you come to York. The historic town of York is just 30 minutes on the train from Malton, where you can visit some of the many museums including the national railway museum (no admission charge), visit York Minister, discover how chocolate is made (and have a taste), shop whilst wandering through the Shambles, take a tour of a brewery, take a boat trip on the Ouse or have a day at the races.
Yorkshire's finest house and estate, Castle Howard, is only 7 miles away. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century residence set within 1,000 acres. It has been used as a location for film and TV productions, recent productions include Death Comes To Pemberley in 2013 and Brideshead Revisited in 2008.
Heading north from Old Malton you come to Flamingo Land, Pickering and the North York Moors. Among the 8 extreme rides at the Flamingo Land theme park is Mumbo Jumbo, one of the steepest roller coasters in the world. Pickering is the starting station for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR), which will take you across the Yorkshire Moors to the scenic seaside town of Whitby. The North York Moors offer plenty of walking opportunities, including the scenic Hole of Horcum - a huge natural amphitheatre 400 feet deep and more than half a mile across, apparently formed when Wade the Giant scooped up a handful of earth to throw at his wife during an argument!!
Heading east from Old Malton you come to the Yorkshire coast and the seaside towns of Filey and Scarborough. Further north up the coast is the quaint village of Robin Hoods Bay and the fishing town of Whitby, featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula. Down the coast to the south of Filey is Bridlington, Flamborough Head and the RSPB conservation area of Bempton Cliffs.
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Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday cottage in Malton, North Yorkshire
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- GBP
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May
20 May 2018 -
24 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£273
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£91
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£431
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July
7 Jul 2018 -
13 Jul 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£515
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£515
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August
14 Jul 2018 -
24 Aug 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£557
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£557
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August
25 Aug 2018 -
31 Aug 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£515
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£515
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September
1 Sep 2018 -
28 Sep 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£473
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£473
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October
20 Oct 2018 -
31 Oct 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£431
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£431
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November
1 Nov 2018 -
23 Nov 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£261
for 3 nights
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From
£87
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£368
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My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
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£557
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Additional pricing information
| Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
| Refundable Damage Deposit | £100 |
| Tax Rate | 20.0% |
Holidays may start on any day of the week.
Where nightly prices are given, please enquire for prices for holidays of 4, 5 & 6 nights.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund for cancellations more than 60 days before check-in date.
- Service Fee fully refunded on cancellations that qualify for 100% refund.
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