Hogwarts Cottage
ID: S38626
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
This charming, stone terraced cottage is a steam-lover's dream, situated opposite the North York Moors Steam Railway terminus in the historic market town of Pickering. With all amenities on the doorstep, it is well placed for exploring the spectacular surrounding moorland scenery and within a half hour's drive of the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough. Nicely renovated to a good standard, there is a modern galley-style kitchen and a separate dining room, with a living-flame gas fire set in a Victorian fireplace. The cosy and comfortable sitting room is at the front of the property, again with a living-flame gas fire and boasting a 50" TV. Upstairs, the two bedrooms are tastefully furnished, with quality bedding, the front bedroom looking directly out across to the railway station. To the rear of the cottage is a small, enclosed sheltered courtyard - an absolute sun trap, where guests can sit and relax with a drink and listen to the steam trains puffing into the station. A steam train trip is a must for both young and old, as it winds its way through the beautiful heather-clad moors to the small village of Grosmont. Pickering is known as the Gateway to the North York Moors, and has an excellent array of quaint tea rooms, pubs, restaurants and a twice-weekly market held in the cobbled main street. Enjoy a visit to the Beck Isle Museum, climb up to the castle, or try your hand at trout fishing, all within five minutes' walk. Walkers and cyclists are spoilt for choice, with an abundance of public footpaths and trails in the area, including the wonderful Dalby Forest Outdoor Pursuit Centre, just a few miles away. With easy access to the rugged East Coast and many nearby family attractions, including Flamingo Land and Ryedale Folk Museum, this warm and welcoming holiday home provides an excellent choice.
This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and traditional shops, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, where Harry Potter fans can even explore some of the locations used in the filming of The Philosophers Stone!
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with gas fire.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fires.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, 50" TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Free overnight parking opposite on first come, first served basis plus public car park 5 mins walk.
Small yard with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 2 mins walk.
Note: Due to the location, some road and railway noise can be heard.
Nearby points of interest
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Nunnington Hall
- North Yorkshire Waterpark
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (59)
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Jan
Also information regarding parking should be updated. Yes parking possible opposite however only available from 6pm until 8am. Not sure where parking is allowed for longer than one hour the rest of the day
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Steven
Had a fantastic weekend and was dreading it at 1st when I read comments got there and was very surprised as it was a lovely place yes it could do with a bit if work on floors and a bit paint but overall was a lovely place and location perfect people wrote bad comments on bed ect but it must of been changed as it was lovely comfortable and very clean would definitely stay again
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Emma
The towels and bedding were clean and the property was tidy on entry, however there is, in my personal opinion a great opportunity for growth with some repairs and maintenance. The toilet flush needs replacing, the kitchen tap needs looking at as the pressure on the cold was temperamental. The listing states the property is child friendly but there was no highchair available. I did bring my own booster seat. The hoover did not work which I know for some will not be a big deal but with small children it just enabled me to keep the floor clean and safe for my toddler. There is no where to place rubbish when the bin is full and no where to recycle so we ended up piling it in the garden. Again with small children and one in nappies the bin filled quickly. The floor throughout the hallway could do with replacing as it was broken in several places with it being a high traffic area. The lino in the bathroom was also split. The beds are extremely uncomfortable and in need of new mattresses. You literally sink into them and the double bed you roll into the middle. I appreciate that everyone sleeping styles are different but this lead to us not sleeping great for several nights. The welcome pack on arrival of bread, milk, crisps, biscuits was a lovely touch but maybe a suggestion of either a welcome note with some basics about the house I.e using the oven, where to store rubbish, the internet password might be useful and more inviting. (Iâm not daft I know itâs on the bottom of the box but some people may not.) An emergency contact number potentially. There were plenty of information leaflets regarding attractions in the area but some were dated 2019 maybe an idea to sort through? For the price, heavily discounted on Skyeâs Cottages, I paid for bank holiday weekend in August it was ok and gave us a base but I would have been requesting money back if Iâd paid the full amount there is so much potential for this little cottage but our stay was a little disappointing.