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Whistle Stop Cottage

Pickering, Yorkshire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 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
Property code: OC-Y035

Book a cosy stay with family or friends at this cosy stone property located on the outskirts of Pickering, on the edge of the majestic North York Moors. You’ll be less than 1 mile from Pickering Castle as well as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where you can catch a steam train that’ll take you past the end of your garden. For some fresh-air therapy, walk or cycle through the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (10 miles) or make a beeline for the woody trails of North Riding Forest Park (7 miles).

You’ll enter the house into a well-equipped kitchen/diner with a table and chairs where you can enjoy leisurely meals during your stay. Also on the ground floor is a homely lounge with exposed ceiling beams and a fireplace containing a wood burner, along with sofas that are perfect for sinking into after a long day of exploring. From here, a carpeted flight of stairs leads to the first floor where you’ll find three cosy bedrooms – one king, one twin and one single, all of which have charming window seats. The house is decorated in a traditional style, in appealing neutral shades with cheerful pops of colour.

The good-sized garden has grass and a patio area with furniture where you can enjoy breakfast on a sunny morning while enjoying the surrounding greenery.

  • 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 joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Melanie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael, 26th May 2025

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Nice cottage , good walks into pickering and surrounding areas, lovely tea garden five minutes walk from cottage. 30min drive to Scarborough, whitby, Helmsley. North Yorkshire railway passes bottom of garden

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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