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Characterful, spacious 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of the North York Moors

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3 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

6 guests

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Whinchat Cottage is a delightful 200 year old stone built cottage in Castleton which is in the stunning North York Moors national park and has a Co-op, 2 pubs and a tea room. The cottage is roomy having originally been 2 cottages and at one time was Police House for the area and still retains the original police cell (which is now the boiler room) complete with the Victorian cell door. The cottage is full of character and charm with and has been refurbished to a high standard and is extremely comfortable and cosy. Every care has been taken to ensure that this cottage has everything you might need for an enjoyable and relaxing break. Downstairs the living room is cosy with beamed ceilings and a log burning stove, there is a sunny and elegant dining room with hand painted furniture and a me...Whinchat Cottage is a delightful 200 year old stone built cottage in Castleton which is in the stunning North York Moors national park and has a Co-op, 2 pubs and a tea room. The cottage is roomy having originally been 2 cottages and at one time was Police House for the area and still retains the original police cell (which is now the boiler room) complete with the Victorian cell door. The cottage is full of character and charm with and has been refurbished to a high standard and is extremely comfortable and cosy. Every care has been taken to ensure that this cottage has everything you might need for an enjoyable and relaxing break. Downstairs the living room is cosy with beamed ceilings and a log burning stove, there is a sunny and elegant dining room with hand painted furniture and a meticulously equipped kitchen. Outside is a courtyard patio with cottage garden flower beds which is delightfully sunny and sheltered in the summer. Upstairs sleeps 6 plus 1 small child and again every consideration for comfort has been taken. The the bedrooms are thickly carpeted, the mattresses are new and are excellent quality and all adult bed linen is 100% Egyptian cotton. Castleton is an excellent location for exploring the beautiful North York Moors, it has more amenities than most of the moorland villages having a Co-op and 2 pubs. The walking from here is superb and the Esk Valley Walk starts at Castleton. Days out to local attractions such as Whitby, The Moors Centre and the North York Moors steam railway are all within a 20 minute drive. Whinchat Cottage is at the east end of the village, close to the village amenities with views of The Howe from the front door and south facing windows. Ground floor: Step to entrance. Hallway. Living Room with wood burner, beams and digital TV/DVD player. Dining Room with wood burner and beams. Well equipped Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, electric cooker and hob, toaster and kettle. Boiler/Boot room with original Victorian cell door and barred window. Cloakroom leading to downstairs bathroom with W/C, sink and washing machine. Outside 4 steps leading to courtyard with flower beds, patio furniture and barbecue. First floor: Bedroom 1, with adult sized bunk beds, each with full sized single mattress. Note children under 7 are not permitted to sleep in top bunk. Bedroom 2, with double bed. Bedroom 3, large room with King Sized bed and childs bed/cot. Bathroom with W/C, sink and walk in shower. General: Wood pellet central heating, initial supply of logs, electricity, bed linen, towels and WiFi included. cot and high chair. No smoking. Free WiFi One well behaved dog welcome. On street parking. Friday changeover Check in time 3pm check out 10am on day of departure

House Rules

Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking

Maximum stay 14 nights. If guests wish to book for longer than 14 nights please contact us. This cottage is in a quiet rural village so no parties or events allowed.

Bedrooms

1 Queen1 Full1 Bunk1 Crib

Bathrooms

1 Half bath1 Full bath

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Reviews (8)

Toby Y

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Fantastic Cottage

We've stayed at this cottage twice now and everytime is just like being in your own home. The kitchen is fully fitted and heating system nice and warm. The bedrooms are excellent with plenty of room, comfortable and very clean. The local area is central for great walks and the village has a few excellent pubs with real ales and food. I would recommend this cottage to anyone! It's not often we find somewhere we visit twice.

Visited February 2020

Written July 8, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thankyou for your kind review. It's always nice to hear that we achieved the feel we were aiming for.

Written July 30, 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

AlexF

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Cottage in Castleton, North Yorkshire

Lovely comfortable cottage that is both cosy and spacious. Great base for exploring the moors and the coast. Would definitely return for next holiday in the area. Highly recommended!

Visited September 2020

Written September 11, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy that you had a good holiday with us.

Written January 18, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Arron_Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom2 contributions

We had a fantastic one week stay at Pippa's cottage early September. There was myself, my wife and our two young girls (just turned 6 and 3),and my folks were with us for the first 3 days. The cottage was extremely spacious, deceptively so. Big dining room with extendable table, nice living room with enough seating..... And a lovely wood burner. Upstairs, the bedrooms are all of a good size with plenty of storage for holiday clothes. Huge bathroom, and the master bedroom is fabulous. All really comfy beds, with top spec decor throughout. The village as great amenities and well placed as a base to explore the coast if you don't mind a 20 minute drive, which is what we decided to do. Really reasonable on price, excellent host and a beautiful home. Would definitely recommend this place.

Visited September 2020

Written September 14, 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Sylvia M

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A good place to stay

Casleton is a friendly village. Nice pub meal in the Downes Arms. N. yorks Visitors Centre in Danby no more than a couple of miles away. Plenty of good walks. Roseberry Topping, Cook Monument both worth a walk. Our accommodation was excellent. Very clean and felt safe.(First trip out after lockdown) Comfortable and spacious. The cottage had everything we could possibly need. We booked after a friend who had visited and recommended to us. So two satisfied visitors. Good value for price paid for a week.

Visited May 2021

Written May 27, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Eleanor H

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Lovely cottage in a great location

We had a great week in this lovely, slightly quirky, cottage. The cottage was very clean, well equipped and comfortable in a beautiful location, perfect for visits to the coast and moors. Castleton is a lovely, quiet village with a coffee shop, deli, Co op and pub. We’d definitely stay again.

Visited August 2021

Written August 24, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Richard M

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Fantastic cottage, ideal for families

We had a lovely time at this house, spent time locally in Castleton walking the dog and playing hide and seek in the bracken with the kids. Also used house as a base to travel to other places, including Roseberry tipping, Moors visitor centre nearby, and of course Whitby and Staithes and all along the coast. Cottage is lovely, would definitely come here again.

Visited August 2021

Written September 4, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Lynda M

Ashbourne, United Kingdom8 contributions

Excellent Find

We have just returned from a lovely week in this delightful cottage. Furnishings, bedding, towels etc of good quality. Tastefully decorated with lots of nice touches. Interesting history with quirky features. High standard of cleanliness. Very spacious. Great location in lovely village with everything you need - co-op, deli and 2 pubs . Easy access to coast or moors. We highly recommend a stay here and hope to return.

Visited September 2021

Written September 27, 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Guide282440

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Great cottage

Lovely cottage, everything you need in the kitchen cupboards... bedrooms glorious with gorgeous sheets and bedding... beautiful bathroom... we sat in the lovely dining room with family who visited.. Everything worked... expect it will be lovely in the winter with the woodburner lit!! Thank you...

Visited August 2023

Written August 26, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Sightsee62725786598

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are very happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage.

Written March 6, 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers

Wi-fi and internet

Wi-fi

Nearby

Countryside area

Indoor amenities

Central heating
Internet access
Fireplace

Living spaces

Highchair

Kitchen and dining

Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kettle
Dishwasher
Toaster

Location info

Kid friendly

Entertainment

DVD player
Television

Outdoor amenities

Patio

Bathroom and laundry

Linens provided
Washer
Towels provided
Iron

Map

Getting there

Durham Tees Valley Airport

19.6 mi

Newcastle Airport

49.7 mi

Restaurants

The Eskdale Castleton

7 min

The Fox & Hounds

19 min

Downe Arms Inn

1 min

The Jack And Jill Coaching Inn

4.9 mi

Attractions

Little Alpaca Company

4.1 mi • Farms

Yorkshire Cycle Hub

2.8 mi • Biking Trails

Danby Lodge National Park Centre

1.7 mi • Visitor Centers

Scaling Dam Reservoir

4.3 mi • Dams

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