The Old Watchmaker's Shop

Beautiful little cottage with a lovely big garden right on the doorstep of the Moors, and right next to a nice pub.. You couldn't ask for much more if you are after a cosy cottage in a nice location, ideal for couples. The towel situation is odd. We were instructed to call 48 hours before check in to request towels. We then received an email five days before from the host saying they were going away on holiday and the cottage would not have any towels. We were already away in a different cottage and had luckily brought travel towels just in case. I'm not sure why this is difficult for them, but it is, so just bring your own! Other than that it's great!

The cottage was pleasant but not exceptional.. Some items were a little "tired" (eg the saucepans). The message saying that you might like to bring your own towels was misleading as none were supplied so really it was essential to bring your own! The lack of mobile signal was a problem because at one point we lost power to all the sockets and the only way of getting hold of the owner to report this was to use the wifi to WhatsApp our daughter back home and get her to make contact. The owner was very obliging, but located a good 200 miles away, so not able to answer questions about the local area, nor on hand to keep an eye on whether the property was being cleaned and maintained adequately. We also felt we weren't contributing to the local economy as much as we would have been had he lived locally himself, which was a shame.

Watchmakers Cottage is a very pretty with roses round the door.. It was smaller downstairs than expected, this was not a problem at all, as it is a very comfortable, warm and a very well equipped cottage. It has some lovely features relating to it's age, ie, the thickness of the walls, beams, door latches, and the occasional creaking floorboards. The rear garden is totally enclosed and large, perfect for your four legged friends. It's position is right on the doorstep to public footpaths, convenient for the surroundings areas, and the village pub right next door, and well worth a visit. Great little place and worth a visit.

Cropton is a lovely village ideally based for walkers or for exploring the area.. The moors are dramatic but the villages dotted around the moors are gorgeous. The autumn leaves were stunning, I couldn’t get enough! The cottage is ideally placed for the local pub. It says a 2 minute stroll but in fact it’s 47 paces. The selection of beers is really good, the staff very welcoming and the food realistically priced. If you are taking a dog the back garden is completely dog proof. Our first visit to North Yorkshire but have a feeling it won’t be our last.

The cottage was perfect for couples.. The kitchen was excellent with plenty of cooking utensils, etc. The bedding was crisp and fresh, The rear garden was large and fenced in, perfect for our dog. The log store supplied plenty of fuel and kindling for the log burner in the living room. The location was perfect, alongside a lovely country pub, but we did not experience any noise or disturbance from it at all. We will definitely return to The Old Watchmakers Shop again.

Cosy cottage in lovely surroundings and a fair size garden to sit out in.. Set within a peaceful village with a decent pub next door that wasn't noisy. Central location for visiting various places of interest within a 20mile radius.

Lovely holiday.. Beautiful cottage and surroundings. Enjoyed playing childhood favourites of scrabble and card games a few times so very thoughtful to have provided these games and others along with a large collection of books and dvds. Also very helpful maps which enabled us to find local walks. Great that a BBQ was available outside. Lovely hot shower too!

Not the weather, pub next door helped .. Nice walks dog loved it. Booking for next year

Externally, the cottage is very pretty and the gardens are lovely - very well-tended and full of greedy birds.. Inside, the cottage is basically in very good order: the kitchen is excellent and well equipped, the bedroom is airy and has a nice feel to it and the bathroom is OK (but see below). Furnishing is generic but comfortable enough, although the living room feels a little drab and unloved. Some things to note: ● WiFi/broadband is hopeless. We wished the cottage listing had been more upfront about this. Normally it wouldn’t bother us in the slightest, but on this occasion and for various reasons we specifically made our booking choice based on the availability of internet access, and finding that access at the cottage pretty much unusable caused us a good deal of grief. ● The TV works, but the aerial doesn’t, so if you are hoping to catch up with the Chelsea Flower Show, you are out of luck! (You won't be able to use iPlayer - see above). ● The shower works, but the temperature control dial is iffy, and if you are not very careful it is easy to scold yourself with very hot water. Be careful if you have a child with you. The shower/bath water does not drain away properly. This is (probably) due to the fact that the plug hole is blocked up with previous guests hair. ● The whole do they/don’t they supply towels thing its a bit weird. The listing says that towels are NOT supplied, the conformation email states that towels ARE provided, and finally there is a last minute phone call 48 hours before the booking to confirm that towels are NOT provided. This is a new one on us, and it all seems a bit unnecessary. Location of the cottage is excellent. Great access to the moors and loads of great walking, the coast, the pretty market towns of Pickering, Malton, Kirbymoorside, etc. are all near at hand. The New Inn next is door is very good, and we also liked the Blacksmiths Arms at Lastingham. Great spot.

Great place for local walks and also further afield and the coast.. Cottage basic but good kitchen and comfortable bed. Lovely gardens both back and front, unfortunately garden furniture dirty and uncomfortable - owner promised to rectify this. Be aware: no towels and no welcome tray! Make sure you have milk with you!

This a great little cottage and would highly recommend..

Second time staying here Absolutely love the cottage. Cropton is a lovely village. Access easy to coast and Moors. Pub next door which is very handy! Already booked for next year!

We were not aware that towels were not provided until informed by the owner when we rang to get key details.. This was a surprise and irritation when he told us we should have rung 48 hours beforehand. Not a great first impression. The cottage is picturesque with a beautiful garden. The kitchen is well equipped and modern. Basic and shabby lounge with a stark dull overhead light and one small table lamp near the tv. Two additional table lamps did not work as one had no bulb and the other was spent. Downstairs draughty and rather cold even with the heating on. Bathroom needs new shower door. No washing machine provided in a popular walking area which is unusual. The cottage was unaired and chilly when we arrived with none of the small details such as minimal welcome pack to soften the arrival. Overall the impression is shabby and dated and in need of decor update. The cottage feels unloved which is a pity as the location is good and it is dog friendly.

We really have had a great time at the old watch makers shop and look forward to returning

It was just perfect

This cottage is idyllic with a log fire that was prepared for us before we arrived, we had a fabulous time and the bed is so cosy everything you need in a country cottage absolutely perfect, glorious scenic walks with breathtaking views.. The New Inn Pun is definitely worth a visit. We will be returning here very soon. Nickie & Julian from Hedon

A delightful little cottage, beautifully equipped, cosy and inviting and spotlessly clean.. Having the pub so close was a bonus, especially with its brewery tours! Our whole week was very relaxing, and coming back to a log fire was lovely. We enjoyed watching the birds ( though the amount of bird feed we got through was incredible) and the other wildlife that visited. Some beautiful walks and drives nearby and we visited Whitby and Scarborough as they are both pretty close. An exceptional little cottage and we would certainly stay here again even though it's not that far from home.

We had a lovely time.. The cottage was perfect for us and the pub next door was great. In an ideal world I'd have have liked wi-fi, especially as there is limited/no 3G or 4G. That said the pub offered free wi-fi and good beer. The gardens were lovely and the large on site parking space was helpful. More cupboard space in the kitchen would have been useful but we got by - just nitpicking really. Thoroughly recommended cottage.

There was a definite wow factor when we opened the front door of this cottage for the first time.. The website photographs doesn't reflect the real quality and size of this property. Having a separate kitchen (with a small dining table) from the lounge is a great asset for a one bedroom property. A lot of properties are open plan and tiny. The rear garden was also much bigger than expected. The New Inn next door was also a great place with good beer and pub grub. We found the cottage ideally located for both the North Yorkshire Moors and the seaside and with the overall holiday experience so good, we intend to book again next year

I had been told 5' fenced in all round.. One side of barely 3'. Had to keep dog on lead outside! Otherwise lovely cottage

Sykes kept us up to date before the holiday regarding key collection and an upgrade of the facilities.. This cottage was the best maintained and equipped we have visited. Everything was to a high spec and in superb working order.

Lovely house, exactly as described & on the whole met our expectations.. Just one disappointment - electric shower in the bathroom doesn't get close to warm. Assume this is a recent thing, and maybe the owner was unaware, but combined with low water pressure from the hot tap, meant showering wasn't an option - bit disappointing, but not devastating.

My husband and I have just spent a very relaxing week at this cottage. It is a very cosy one bedroom cottage with a lovely log burner in the living room. The cottage has lovely traditional features such as thick stone walls, small windows and wooden latch doors. The living room has a very comfortable two-seater sofa and a small digital tv and DVD player. There were spare DVDs in a cupboard along with some board games and cards. Neither my husband nor I could get any phone signal so it was actually very nice to be shut away from technology. The cottage is dog friendly so we were able to take our fur-baby along with us. The cottage is located next door to a lovely dog-friendly pub & micro brewery (The New Inn), which served locally produced ales.

Second time at this cottage and were as very satisfied as before

Great cottage and fab location

Lovely cottage in a great location.. Good walks available from your front door and dog friendly pub with good food next door. Perfect for a few days away from it all.

A very comfortable well equipped cottage with a beautiful cottage garden.. Good situation with a pub serving excellent food nearby. We would have wished to stay longer.

We booked to stay here over Christmas, and it was one of the best we have had, this was helped by the cottage allowing dogs. We asked if they could arrange a Christmas tree at a cost and when we arrived there was a wonderful Christmas tree in the living room. We had a great five days helped by the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in and the friends new inn opposite that also allows dogs. Looking forward to staying again.

The Old Watch Makers Shop exceeded our expections, warm, comfortable and extremely well equipped.. The location is perfect for visiting all parts of the North Yorkshire Moors. The garden is enclose and very dog friendly. An absolutely perfect retreat for anyone wanting to enjoy the beautiful countryside.

The kitchen is being replaced this autumn and will transform the cottage which is really very comfortable for two people. The garden large and enclosed is great to sit in with lots of birds to watch. The cottage is dog friendly. Wifi would be a good addition and I don't think an extra £10 on a weeks rental to cover it would be unreasonable! The Cropton inn, across the road always good for real ale and food. Plenty of walks from the cottage and close by. Lots do do and see in the surrounding area. Would recommend the cottage for a quiet holiday.

Great cottage summer or winter pub just a few yards away serving good food and selection of its own beers ..

The cottage was ideal for us with our dog and the garden was securely enclosed. The village itself was lovely and not too isolated.

A lovely little cottage with a secure garden and an excellent position for local walks.

The cottage was ideal for us with our dog and the garden was securely enclosed.. The village itself was lovely and not too isolated.

A small but cosy cottage, a great place to relax with the wood burner. Great pub next door good atmosphere lovely food. Many place to visit and explore in the area.

A small but cosy cottage, a great place to relax with the wood burner.. Great pub next door good atmosphere lovely food. Many place to visit and explore in the area.

A lovely cottage with comfortable, modern amenities but retains the charm and feel of an old cottage. The bed and sofa were very comfortable which was great for relaxing and the cottage garden was lovely.

A lovely cottage with comfortable, modern amenities but retains the charm and feel of an old cottage.. The bed and sofa were very comfortable which was great for relaxing and the cottage garden was lovely.

A lovely place. A truly magical little cottage perfect for myself and my partner who absolutely loved it. She would like to stay again without a doubt. It was comfy, quaint and private. The pub next door, and I literally mean 25 yards away, is excellent. Altogether a magical weekend.

The cottage was lovely, just right for a couple. It was well looked after, the garden was particularly nice, there were lots of birds. It was close to everywhere so there was so lots to do. Had an excellent micro brewery pub literally 60 paces from front door, served great food and the staff were very friendly.

A lovely place.. A truly magical little cottage perfect for myself and my partner who absolutely loved it. She would like to stay again without a doubt. It was comfy, quaint and private. The pub next door, and I literally mean 25 yards away, is excellent. Altogether a magical weekend.

Very good in every way, just what the Doctor ordered.

Very good in every way, just what the Doctor ordered..

The cottage was lovely, just right for a couple.. It was well looked after, the garden was particularly nice, there were lots of birds. It was close to everywhere so there was so lots to do. Had an excellent micro brewery pub literally 60 paces from front door, served great food and the staff were very friendly.

The cottage was very comfortable and cosy, the garden was a welcome addition. In very close proximity to to a good pub and lovely walks around Cropton. Had easy access to the coast and moors for sightseeing and walking.

The cottage is lovely in every way. We stayed with our dog and the garden was the icing on the cake. Situated in the lovely village of Cropton which has lovely walks. Having the pub,The New Inn next door was also a plus. Easy access to the moors and coast this is very conveniently situated.Would certainly book again!!

The cottage was very comfortable and cosy, the garden was a welcome addition.. In very close proximity to to a good pub and lovely walks around Cropton. Had easy access to the coast and moors for sightseeing and walking.

The cottage is exceptional in every respect, and is in an excellent location for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors..

The cottage is exceptional in every respect, and is in an excellent location for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors.

A very comfortable, cosy and well equipped cottage. Loved the pub next door too!

A very comfortable, cosy and well equipped cottage.. Loved the pub next door too!

We were based in a beautiful location, in a lovely cottage.

A lovely cottage and the location was very good for walks, pub and driving, for example to the coast.

We were based in a beautiful location, in a lovely cottage..

We were very pleased with the cottage, particularly the lovely garden.

A lovely cottage and the location was very good for walks, pub and driving, for example to the coast..

We were very pleased with the cottage, particularly the lovely garden..

We loved the area the local people were very friendly a great place to explore the Moors. The proximity to the pub is a bonus.

We loved the area the local people were very friendly a great place to explore the Moors.. The proximity to the pub is a bonus.

The cottage was comfortable and was in a nice location for walking with the dog. The proximity of the New Inn was also a bonus as the beer and food were excellent. The pub was a few seconds walk but there was no noise at all. Would return.

Fairly peaceful location. Lovely enclosed garden was great for the dog, log fire was great. Excellent dog friendly pub just a few steps away.

The cottage was comfortable and was in a nice location for walking with the dog.. The proximity of the New Inn was also a bonus as the beer and food were excellent. The pub was a few seconds walk but there was no noise at all. Would return.

Fairly peaceful location.. Lovely enclosed garden was great for the dog, log fire was great. Excellent dog friendly pub just a few steps away.

The cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and is very well looked after. It is cosy, the log burner is excellent and heated the whole house. The garden is well enclosed.

This is the best cottage we have stayed in to date. Ideally situated on the very edge of the North York Moors and right next to, what my husband refers to as, the best pub in the world!! This cottage is cosy and exceptionally clean and well maintained. It has been renevated to a very high standard. We will definatley be back for another holiday, whether it be for Christmas or the upcoming Beer Festival!!! The garden is lovely and enclosed, great for the dogs to roam around in and stay safe. Thank you to the Morris' for making our Christmas break so lovely :-)

The cottage has been renovated to a very high standard and is very well looked after.. It is cosy, the log burner is excellent and heated the whole house. The garden is well enclosed.

Lovely cosy cottage. Excellent location. Would stay again.

Peace and quiet abounded. Fabulous night-time skies, when clear. Magical countryside. Good walks from the cottage, and easy access to the major sights on and around the North York Moors. Superb pub next door serving great traditional food and drinks.

Lovely cosy cottage.. Excellent location. Would stay again.

Peace and quiet abounded.. Fabulous night-time skies, when clear. Magical countryside. Good walks from the cottage, and easy access to the major sights on and around the North York Moors. Superb pub next door serving great traditional food and drinks.

The cottage was excellent and the garden a delight to relax in. The location was very quiet with a decent pub serving excellent food and ale in 'stumbling' distance of the property. We would definitely rent this cottage again, maybe try it in the winter as it would be very cosy with the log burner.

Excellent location, so much to do and see, wish we'd had 2 weeks. The cottage had a truly enclosed garden which is excellent for those with a dog.

Good location for touring. Pickering was a nice town, just about everything you could need is to be found there. Nice pub next door, friendly and good food. The garden was lovely, lots of beautiful flowers and garden birds.

The cottage was excellent and the garden a delight to relax in.. The location was very quiet with a decent pub serving excellent food and ale in 'stumbling' distance of the property. We would definitely rent this cottage again, maybe try it in the winter as it would be very cosy with the log burner.

Idealy situated for both dog and husband being next door to real ale brewery and walks right from the door.Lovely enclosed garden - welcome packsof bird feed and dogbiscuits much appreciated. would definately come back.

Good location for touring.. Pickering was a nice town, just about everything you could need is to be found there. Nice pub next door, friendly and good food. The garden was lovely, lots of beautiful flowers and garden birds.

Excellent location, so much to do and see, wish we'd had 2 weeks.. The cottage had a truly enclosed garden which is excellent for those with a dog.

Very attractive cottage in a good location next door to a very good pub which served excellent beer and food.

Very attractive cottage in a good location next door to a very good pub which served excellent beer and food..

The location of the cottage was perfect for walking and exploring the area, with several excellent walks direct from the door. Also, the dog friendly garden was great for us. The cottage was just a few yards from an excellent pub as we had 2 very good meals there, as well as lots of their home brewed ale!

The location of the cottage was perfect for walking and exploring the area, with several excellent walks direct from the door.. Also, the dog friendly garden was great for us. The cottage was just a few yards from an excellent pub as we had 2 very good meals there, as well as lots of their home brewed ale!

Lovely, homely cottage in a perfect location for us to walk from the door to tour the moors area and coast. Loved the cosy wood burning stove and the enclosed rear garden was a safe place for our dog. Very handy for a great, dog friendly pub which served good beer and food. Have already booked another visit in the spring.

Lovely, homely cottage in a perfect location for us to walk from the door to tour the moors area and coast.. Loved the cosy wood burning stove and the enclosed rear garden was a safe place for our dog. Very handy for a great, dog friendly pub which served good beer and food. Have already booked another visit in the spring.

Good cottage for taking a dog as it has an enclosed garden. In good position for walking and good pub in village.

Good cottage for taking a dog as it has an enclosed garden.. In good position for walking and good pub in village.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, even the washing up became a joy as there were so many birds in the garden.

The location of the cottage was ideal..

The location of the cottage was ideal.

The garden was fantastic with loads of flowers and birds, mums feeding their chicks, washing up became a pleasure! It was really nice to have the barbeque. We really enjoyed the couple of good evenings in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyed staying there.