Platform 2 & 3/4 Pickering, North Yorkshire

Cottage is the perfect location.. Our boys would like to live here when they’re older! Owner is helpful via email. We would visit again.

Lovely cottage.. Great for dogs but be careful of the back gate! Well located & no problems parking outside for unloading/ loading the car. Would definitely recommend.

I have sent an email and pictures regarding the property

This is our fourth stay at this beautiful cottage very comfortable clean beds .... This is our fourth stay at this beautiful cottage very comfortable clean beds and white bath towels everything you need is there lovely warm stove on a cold night shops nearby lots of places to visit plus dog walking Brilliant 7 days only one problems 200 yards to park your car is a bit of a isue other wise fantastic hoilday

A beautiful cottage to stay in and lovely furnishings.. Clean bedding and clean towels all provided. Very homely. Cottage was in an ideal location in Pickering only a short drive to Whitby Bay and York. The village of Pickering itself was beautiful, everyone very friendly. Enjoyed lovely meals at the Bay Horse Inn very friendly landlady and bar staff. Food was really enjoyable, well worth a visit. Would certainly be booking up to come back and stay again. Can't fault this cottage and the area in anyway, just wish our stay had been longer!!

It was in a great location close to shops.. The cottage was lovely and well equipped and the owner gave us lots of local information. Would use again.

Lovely cottage in a brilliant central location.. Only slight negative was the cottage lacking a bit of privacy by not having curtains or blinds on one window and not having enough glasses for the visitors, but this didn't detract from the enjoyment.

The cottage was ideally located for our trip and was set up with a Christmas tree which was a very nice touch.. The parking is further than the 200 yards but still not a long way away. The cottage was very, very cold when we got there and took quite a while to warm up. We couldn’t find any heating instructions so we had to use trial and error! The front bedroom radiator was turned completely off and we couldn’t make that work at all but the person in that room likes it cold so it was fine for us, but maybe not other guests and none of the beds were that comfortable, particularly the twin beds together. The facilities were very good and we had everything we needed although we didn’t cook at all. I feel this place would benefit from a instruction manual for the heating, cooker, tv etc, but having said that, we would happily stay here again and recommend platform 2 3/4.

The cottage was very nice.. ...lovely and warm with the multi fuel burner. The cleanliness could be tweaked a little. The little yard was brill for the dogs..decking getting a little slippy with the wet weather. beds were clean and comfy :0) All in all we enjoyed our stay . The parking was changed from the Trout farm to the council car park which my husband wasn't pleased about at all..we had to keep moving the car. If it had been the council parking at the time of booking we wouldn't have booked.

We enjoyed being so central to everything, then being next to the steam railway station.. The station pub were excellent with there hospitality. The cottage was clean spacious and more than I expected.

Great place to stay in Pickering.. Close to all amenities, pubs, shops, eateries etc. Good size for 4 adults. Will book again.

Great cottage as described on line.. Nothing disappointed,contact person very helpful and returned call promptly.

This was a lovely cottage and extremely clean.. We has a lovely stay and will be back

Love the cottage, it's so comfortable and there is plenty of space.. The area is lovely with lots to do and places to visit not to mention the lovely steam trains - brilliant. We've come here on holiday for the last 3 years and have booked already to return again next year.

Gorgeous cottage in an ideal location , Pickering is amazing .. An abundance of shops and fantastic pubs and restaurants , spoilt for choice ! Highly recommended place to stay and would recommend a visit to the Station Pub a couple of doors down . Only downside was the Wi-Fi in the house was non existent.

Lovely cottage, well looked after, would benefit from the addition of a dishwasher, extra t.. Towels and an oven glove, also bed side lights would be nice too. Having said all that, these are only minor niggles that in no way detract from the quality if the offering at this cottage. Overall we enjoyed our short break enormously, and would not hesitate to book it again.

I have booked several holidays with Sykes and have stayed at Platform 2 2 3/4 previously.. Pickering is a great location for visiting the coast and the moors. The properties I've stayed in have always been an accurate reflection of their description. I'm back in Pickering in June, looking forward to it.

Overall a relaxing holiday in a lovely location.. Cottage is lovely, but we found the mattress on the bed in the back bedroom to be rather soft

This cottage, as already identified by other reviewers, is perfectly placed. The NYMR is across the road, the main town around the corner, there are lovely walks on the doorstep, coastal towns of Whitby, Filey and Scarborough just 30min away, Flamingoland 10min away. There are some lovely little shops in the town and a market on Mondays. Supplies can be bought from Co-op or Lidl, both within walking distance from the cottage. The cottage is spacious, yet cosy, warm and clean. There is plenty of storage space. The beds are comfy and bedrooms spacious. An added bonus is the provision of Wifi. The owner provides bed linen and towels and sets you up with milk tea and coffee - so you can have a cuppa without searching for your own stuff! Downstairs provides plenty of space for toddlers and dogs to run around and the laminate / tiled flooring means most mishaps can be soon cleared up! Free parking for one car is provided 5 min walk away and it's a pleasant walk through the NYMR station to get back to the cottage. Half price parking is available for second cars - you just need to tell the car park attendant when you enter. The little yard is pleasant and would be lovely for a summer evening and the multi-fuel fire is great for cooler nights. We loved the quirky train theme in the decor. The owner gives recommendations for eating / drinking and these were spot on! We ate at The White Swan (pricy but worth it) and drank at The Black Swan (good atmosphere and attractive decor.) We really really enjoyed our stay and have returned home re-charged and ready for 2019!

Wonderful cottage every thing you could possibly need.. Friendly owner who gave great recommendations on places to eat etc

We stayed for a Christmas break and found the cottage to be perfect for our needs.. Situated very well in Pickering town this was a warm and cosy cottage. It was clean and had a lovely roomy kitchen with plenty of space and equipment provided. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds very comfy. There is lots of talk about the parking in previous reviews, so this is our take on it. The owner arranges free parking for one car at a nearby long stay car park - this is a 5 min walk from the cottage and you can usually walk through the station, making it a pleasant walk too. There is free night time parking across the road (6pm - 8am) during the day this is restricted, but the owner gives top tips for other free parking and at the long stay car park you can get a half price deal if you chat to the nice lady there and let her know you are part of the cottage party. If you have dogs (or toddlers or both) then be reassured that there is plenty of space downstairs and all the flooring is laminate or tiled (phew!). We loved the little nods to trains - the hearth, the dining room display and the bathroom sign were our favourites. Of course we didn't make much use of the little garden, but in the summer I can imagine it will be great space to sit and enjoy the evenings. There are plenty of walk from the doorstep, as well as good pubs and restaurants. It's half an hour drive to Scarborough, Whitby and Filey and just 10 mins to Flamingoland. All in all a great family destination. Loved it!

This lovely cottage is located opposite NYMR. Fantastic location, if you enjoy the steam engines. Had a very enjoyable week here. The cottage is deceptively spacious, clean and cosy, with a lovely log burner for cold evenings in. Pickering is a beautiful market town with everything you need. There are plenty of places to walk dogs if you have them in tow, and most of the pubs are dog friendly. Would definitely recommend as a perfect place to stay.

Good communication between owner.. Perfect location. Beautiful cottage.Would highly recommend.

Pickering is as lovely little quaint market town, the steam trains are a by gone age experience no to be missed and the cottage we stay at (Platform 2 3/4) is brilliant do much so this was our 4th stay and we're book in to stay again later in the year - we just love it..

This cottage is brilliantly located for shops, NYMR and possibly best fish and chips in the world.. Owner contacted re. arrangements for key in timely manner. Clean, well equipped and nice little extras like milk in fridge, biscuits etc. Highly recommended!

We enjoyed being so close to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Station, Just pop out the front door, across the road and into the station.. Pickering is a lovely town with some nice cafes and pups, and everyone was friendly. The only downside was parking the car having to do a 10 minute walk every day each way to get too and from the car.

The parking for the cottage is 10mins walk away but you can park across from the cottage from 5pm in the evening until 9am the next morning.. We did this and there is also free parking just over from the cottage go over the little bridge and parking to the left side. We also parked there if we wanted to stay longer.

The cottage was very nice, in fact I could live there.. Cottage was tastefully decorated and all the people we met were most pleasant. Lots to do in North Yorkshire.

Fourth stay at this beautiful cottage stayed 5 days this time just had a .... Fourth stay at this beautiful cottage stayed 5 days this time just had a fantastic time away with my family and dog lovely clean comfy beds big warm stove a perfect five days lovely long walks lots to see it was snowing when we went it made our Hoilday even better the owner was very caring and helpful people from round Pickering town were so friendly and helpful we will return next year

We booked this cottage as fans of Harry Potter and decided it would be a great cottage to stay pending our wedding during the week.. The cottage was fantastic and felt homely for our entire stay. The space in the cottage is great so you never feel like you are on top of each other! We felt as though the cottage welcomed you with open arms on our arrival. Will be taking lots of memories home, now as a Mrs :)

This deceptively large holiday cottage is situated in an ideal location opposite the railway station next to the main high street in Pickering. We found the house to be clean, well maintained and very presentable. The owner was very friendly and proactively contacted us to provide key details, local information and mobile numbers in case of any issues (of which we had none). The house is pet friendly with a secure back garden however there was no sign of previous pet visits making it still more than suitable for visitors without pets. FOC on street parking is available directly outside of the properly outside of the hours of 8-6, and 1 hr parking is available within these times. A parking pass is available for the Trout Farm which is about 900yds up the road to use as and when required. A great cottage in a lovely location, we would definitely return!

A brilliant holiday cottage and a lot more space than appears from outside. Nice compact back garden. Everything you need and want for a holiday cottage

The cottage was lovely and made an excellent base. The owner was also very helpful.

The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped. It's an ideal situation to explore the coast and moors. Booking was easy. I shall definitely book again.

Had a fabulous week in this lovely cottage, would strongly recommend. Very convenient to everything and exceptionally comfortable.

Stayed for a week 13th February onwards. Loved it, really cosy and comfortabe. My wife loved getting to grips with the wood burning stove. We did have a problem with the dvd player in the front room soundwise, but a quick email to the owners and hey presto!, new tv installed. Since we were there just to chill out for the week and didn't have a car this was brilliant. Place very warm, very clean and nice enclosed area in the back so felt very safe to let the doggies out. Lidl and co-op very near for supplies, fish n chip shop and tea room round the corner, lovely bakeries too and best of all (for me) a second hand bookshop next door!! All in all, we had a really relaxing time and was very reluctant to leave....so go, stay, enjoy!!

Lovely little cottage that was very cosy. We loved the log burning stove on a cold winters night.

All the basics are there, fridge and freezer, washing machine, gas cooker and hob, also microwave and TV. We had to have the central heating on as it was February, however the house heated up nicely and retained the warmth so did not feel the cold from the outside. Clean tidy, the lounge has the TV and corner sofa for 6, the dinning room has a table for 6 two benches with legs made from railway springs, don't try and move the benches they are heavy, and two chairs, the kitchen is in an off shot extension. Upstairs there are Three reasonable sized bedrooms, was expecting smaller from the out side picture, so pleasant surprise there, and the bathroom. One odd thing was that there was only one mirror so the full length landing mirror became the place for the female members of our group to "get ready". Outside there is a small patio, which gets the sun so would expect this to be very pleasant in summer. As I said the title, parking in the area is very difficult you can stay for one hour on the street outside then you have to move, there is free parking offered at the trout farm about 1/2 mile up the road, it was a little far to walk so I found free parking on a road called Beacon Park, and also on Middleton Road which is much nearer.

I loved the location of the cottage as it was right near the centre of Pickering so great for all the amenities and pubs. The cottage itself was excellent with everything we needed, so would highly recommend.

Just returned from a brilliant long weekend at Platform 2 & 3/4. The cottage is more or less in the centre if Pickering so great for all the amenities and pubs. Although so close to the centre it is so quiet and relaxing. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could need but more importantly a wood burner, great for those cold winter nights. I would highly recommend Platform 2 & 3/4 and I know we will definitely return. Thanks Richard, Jackie & pooches.

We found it to be a lovely cottage in an ideal location. There was plenty to see and do and the property was well equipped with everything we needed which was excellent. The owners were very helpful and we couldn't of asked for more.

The property was easy to book and the correspondence with the owner was very good. The location of this property in Pickering is absolutely perfect with everything on the doorstep. I booked this cottage because I had extended family staying in Pickering and also wanted a property in close proximity to York to enable us all to spend some time together over the Christmas period. I will write in this review what would have been useful for me to have known beforehand. On entering the property there is a small vestibule which opens into a hall, there is a door into the sitting room and a door into the dining area, although it is open plan. There is a door from the dining area into the kitchen and a door from the kitchen leading into the rear courtyard. The kitchen is well equipped and I was able to cook a three course Christmas lunch for 4 adults and 3 children. I was able to do a hot and cold buffet for 6 adults and 3 children. The cooker and hob is gas. I am used to electric but had no problem with using this. The washing machine worked well. There is a full size fridge and freezer and also a microwave which all worked well. There is plenty of work surface and crockery and utensils. The rear courtyard is a good size and would be very useful in the summer. The bedrooms are all a very good size, the rear one has a double bed and we also had three travel cots in it very comfortably. The bathroom has a shower over it. The stairs are steep, we took a safety gate with us and used it on the rear bedroom. I didn't ask the owners if the were able to provide one but they did provide a travel cot and high chair.The beds were all very comfortable. We didn't have any problem with road or railway noises, the house is well soundproofed. The TV has free view which worked well and the wifi was great. We didn't use the log burner as it was so mild, but the central heating worked well. There was also plenty of hot water. This property also has plenty of storage space should it be needed. We were provided with a parking permit for the trout farm which is only a short walk away, my daughter parked at the scout hut by the trout farm. There was tea, coffee, sugar, milk and shortbread provided for us, which was very nice. There was also washing up liquid and some other cleaning products. The local lidl and co-op are a very short walk away and everything is accessible. There are numerous pubs, bars, restaurants, takeaways, cash points, bakeries and numerous independent shops locally. It's a really bustling place with lots of people out and about. The steam railway was limited because it was Christmas. There is also the coast liner bus which stops just along the road. I have a disability and use crutches to walk outside, however, although the stairs are steep I was able to manage them ok. The step into the bath is also steep. I did not contact the owner beforehand to check these things out. If you think it might be an issue for you I would advise you to do so. I think it's also worth mentioning that there are a couple of steps into the property. I had two small dogs with me. I would say the property is dog friendly, there are no carpets downstairs. It's also safe when loading and unloading as the dogs can be shut inside. We did see the traffic warden quite often checking the cars outside. There is parking opposite overnight or for an hour during the day and there are double yellows immediately outside. I would stay here again and highly recommend it.

Very comfortable cottage in a good central location.

We stayed here for a week in November. The cottage is well maintained with a lot of thought in decorating with a train theme. The bedrooms are all really large which was a pleasant surprise. The cottage is really clean and has everything you need. The wood burning stove was really nice in the evening as it was Novembef and added a definite cosy feel. The location of the cottage is great for all local resturants and bars. If you have dogs the station hotel is really good and the food is excellent. There are plenty of dog friendly bars and resturants in Pickering. Unfortunately the railway was closed for maintiance while we were there, closes at the end of October and opens again end of Novembef which was a shame. The only negative with the cottage was the far back bedroom didn't seem to heat up very well and was cold even with the radiator on full. We did find if you left all the doors open in the day while out and about it helped to distribute the heat. Good location to explore the area would highly recommend

What a beautiful quirky cottage, keeping with the theme of the railway directly opposite. The cottage was centrally located and equipped with everything we needed.

The property was in a central location with great pubs and restaurants all less than 3 minutes walk away. North Yorkshire Moors Railway station was straight across the road so you could see all the amazing steam trains from the bedroom window! Pickering is great with family dog friendly locations throughout. Micro Brewery pub the Black Swan and Number 4 Wine Bar were brilliant.

We stayed at Platform 2&3/4 in early August. Now with 2 teenagers who appreciate their own space, we decided to find a 3 bed cottage rather than the 2 beds that we have been used to in previous years. We also looked for a town location within easy reach of the coast and the moors both of which we love. We were not disappointed. We had not stayed in Pickering before and the cottage and the town were a delightful find! Pickering is small enough to get to know quickly - everything is in walking distance; lovely independent shops, flea market, museum, North York Moors railway (directly opposite the cottage), Pickering castle, many many good places to eat, Lidl and Coop, post office, banks, etc. etc. We were lucky with the weather but the cottage itself has everything you might need in both good or poor weather and at any time of year. It is a bit of a tardis with much more space on the inside than appears from the outside. Travelling from Pickering to other parts of Yorkshire is very easy. We did a couple of beautiful Moors walks (recommend www.walkingenglishman.com), went to Whitby by steam train, visited Nunnington House and the Rievaulx Terrace, spent some time in York, pottered around Pickering... We actually ran out of time to do all the things we had planned so we definitely plan to return. Would highly recommend.

The location of the cottage was superb for local pubs and shops. It was beautifully decorated with lovely quaint features. It was centrally located for all the activities we as a family wanted to do around Yorkshire and we will definitely be back.

For me it was ten out of ten, very nice and in a perfect location in a small village with lots to do, and a good base for trips to other parts of Yorkshire.

Platform 2 3/4 is in an excellent location for train lovers, as it's directly opposite Pickering station on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway; one of the the three bedrooms looks out across the station. It's also very conveniently located for the town centre, being less than 2 minutes walk from the main streets, about 2 minutes fro the Co-op supermarket and 5 minutes from Lidl; there are numerous pubs, restaurants and takeaways convenient. As Pickering is realisably quiet, it doesn't suffer too much from noise and the small gravelled courtyard is secluded enough at the rear of the property. As noted by others parking is by arrangement with the trout farm about 10 minutes walk away - no problem if it's not raining. Inside the cottage it has three decent sized bedrooms, two connected living rooms and a well equipped kitchen (although the collection of cutlery and crockery is a bit random - it sleeps 6, but there aren't six of almost anything in the kitchen!) There are also a couple of omissions - no bread knife (despite 3 bakers within 5 minutes walk), nor banking sheets on which to heat things like pizzas or pies). The beds were comfortable enough, though there is no cupboard in one of the bedrooms (and no chairs upstairs at all). In fact there are only just about enough chairs for everyone to sit down at once. We couldn't find a promised CD player, though you might be able to play it on the TV's integrated DVD player. Wi-fi was available and worked fairly well with occasional drop-outs. We were disappointed by the welcome pack - the milk was just tiny plastic UHT for coffees, and there was no banking or biscuits, though clearly this had been provided to some people from the guest comments book. Luckily we arrived in time to visit the shops listed above! In summary it's great for parties of up to about 4, but might be a bit cramped with its maximum occupancy. It's less well equipped than many self catering we have stayed at in recent years, but has all the basics and is clean and, above all, in a great location if you want to stay in the heart of Pickering near the preserved railway.

It was so enjoyable to have comfortable furnishings in a holiday let. The place was decorated with themed items, which were tasteful, and having the log burner was a real bonus. I think the owner has it about right.

I stayed here with my sons family on a Pre Christmas visit to Yorkshire. The owner was excellent and kept us well informed about a heating problem but all was sorted long before we arrived. The cottage is comfortably furnished and well equipped. Parking is a little bit of a pain, as there is no parking for the property and the pull in opposite is time restricted. However, a permit space is available down the road. The bedrooms were comfortable, although the glass panel in the rear bedroom door lacks privacy but a bath towel worked! There is very little garden at the rear so maybe not a great choice for children in the summer but it is close to the shops and centre of Pickering. And there is plenty to do locally. But the highlight for us was being right opposite the NYM steam railway station - great for every enthusiast! Of course we had to take the Santa Special but you can easily watch trains come and go for free. Would definitely return again and we do have our York Panto tickets purchased for 2015...

A lovely cottage in a great location, it had everything we needed for a fantastic week in Yorkshire.

Lovely relaxing cottage, clean and comfortable. Lovely log burning stove and the scenery was beautiful. We would definitely go again.

The location was excellent and the cottage lovely. The owner (and his dad!) were very helpful and went beyond expectations to ensure we had a good holiday. (And I heard owls!)

A lovely cottage in a lovely location. Ideal for the North York Moors Railway and exploring the area.

Good location - Didn't need to drive all the time to do things. Pickering is a lovely town and we really enjoyed our time there.

We spent a week at this property and it was perfect for touring and for all the facilities of the town of Pickering. Some properties state 'within walking distance' but that's only if you like walking a marathon but not this property as it truly is just round the corner from the town's main high street. The parking isn't at the property but as we stayed opposite the train station a walk along the platform everyday to get the car was an added bonus. The only thing I would disagree with in the description is that there maybe noise being on a main road and opposite a train station - the road was mostly deserted at night and the station only used during the day - it was so peaceful The owner was great and so eager to ensure we had a problem free holiday - which we did! Strongly recommend

A lovely cottage - perfect layout for our party, fantastic location

Extremely comfortable cottage situated in the heart of Pickering. Quaint railway memorabilia throughout along with the sights and sounds of the local steam railway, make this a truly wonderful place to stay. Small enclosed garden, ideal for dogs/pets. Cottage overall is very well equipped and the lovely wood burner was great to cosy up in front of. The location is within a stones throw of amenities such as a butcher, bakers and the local supermarket.

Situation of the property; very comfortable. Log burner was ideal on cold nights. Lovely train themed décor.

Had a great holiday. The cottage was brilliant with everything we needed and more 10/10

Cottage nicely furnished, close to plenty of cafes, a good central location for visiting the other major towns.

A great cottage with a railway theme directly opposite Pickering Steam Railway Station. The cottage is ideally placed for great days out, and Pickering itself has many places to eat or shops to buy own food. The cottage was comfortably furnished and very clean. Would definitely use this cottage again if coming to the area.

We spent a week here with our young children and their grandparents. The accommodation was lovely, well-equipped and in a really good location. Some thoughtful touches, such as tea, coffee, milk, etc being provided for our arrival. The kitchen was well equipped with washer and dishwasher. The three bedrooms were all pleasant, the children particularly liked being able to see the steam trains in Pickering station out of the front bedroom window. We asked the owner to provide a travel cot and high chair during our stay and these were both in really good (new) condition. We found the location great for walking around Pickering, and also for heading off to other nearby places such as Scarborough and Helmsley. Pickering itself is a very pleasant town and everyone was friendly. Had some very enjoyable meals in the White Swan and the Willowgate Bistro. All in all, would highly recommend this cottage.

The location of the cottage to local amenities, especially the station. Good base as well for days out to Whitby, Scarborough, Helmsley, etc. Locals very friendly and welcoming. Enjoyed Willowgate Bistro one evening and also The White Swan. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk provided upon arrival to the cottage. We had asked for a travel cot and highchair and they were provided and in great (new) condition.

Lovely, clean and comfortable cottage. Lots of room for our family of five. Very close to shops and a great position overlooking the train station. Lovely sitting area outside, the cottage has all you need including extremely comfortable beds. The owner was very helpful if we needed anything. Will definitely be coming again, was very impressed.

Fantastic cottage, location couldn't have been any better. Loved the quirky furniture. Would definitely return.

My husband and I stayed in this gorgeous cottage in January 2014 with my parents. The accommodation was excellent and would provide ample space for 6 people. There was a lovely little wood burner which provided some much needed heat (it was January) and was really nice to cosy up to and watch a film. The little town of Pickering is lovely with lots of art and antique shops. When it's open, (it wasn't when we were there unfortunately) you can get the steam train to Whitby and it is really close to York and Scarborough so makes a great base. There are lots of lovely little nods to its steam train heritage in the property which is very tastefully decorated. Try the Post Office in Middleton (next village along) for afternoon tea - you won't be disappointed. I would definitely recommend this property but just to point out, it is on a main road and parking is quite limited. We parked at the Trout Farm just down the road.

We have just returned from a long weekend (without our young children!) and we had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful cottage. An excellent location for restaurants, pubs, wine bars and the train station. For day time activities it's 10 minutes from Go ape and the Great Dalby Forest where we visited on Saturday. Plus there are superb level walks from the door one of which we completed on Sunday in spectacular Spring sunshine. The cottage has many new features and was very warm... made better by the fab log burner. The owner matt thoughtfully left some logs and kindling. All in all a great cottage, we hope to be back again with out children as Pickering has so much to offer and this cottage was 'home from home'. One last point... there's a very good Indian restaurant around the corner and a lovely café at the top of the high street - these fine eateries added to a top weekend for us 6.

We have just returned from a long weekend (without our young children!) and we had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful cottage. An excellent location for restaurants, pubs, wine bars and the train station. For day time activities it's 10 minutes from Go Ape and the Great Dalby Forest where we visited on Saturday. Plus there are superb level walks from the door one of which we completed on Sunday in spectacular Spring sunshine. The cottage has many new features and was very warm... made better by the fab log burner. The owner matt thoughtfully left some logs and kindling. All in all a great cottage, we hope to be back again with out children as Pickering has so much to offer and this cottage was 'home from home'. One last point.... there's a very good Indian restaurant around the corner and a lovely café at the top of the high street - these fine eateries added to a top weekend for us 6.

The owners have taken great care with attention to detail. It was warm, comfortable and clean. Well equipped and had some interesting railway features to fit with the theme. Milk, tea, coffee, cake and a local newspaper where there to welcome us.

The cottage was really close to the main town which was great. The décor was lovely and it felt really homely. The owner was really helpful too and the cookies that he left was a lovely little touch. A fabulous stay in a fabulous cottage.