In the picturesque Yorkshire village of Thornton-le-dale, The Coach House is a beautifully light and spacious stone cottage offering modern facilities amidst period features. It's perfect for families or groups seeking an outdoor adventure base with off-street parking, nearby Dalby Forest MTB trails, secure bike storage, and easy access to local cafes and pubs.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space
Ideal for families, mountain bikers or as a base for your outdoor activities or quiet getaway in the famously picturesque Yorkshire village of Thornton-le-dale.
The Coach House is a beautifully light and spacious stone cottage with stunning period features and all modern facilities. Set in the quiet Prospect Place cul-de-sac with your own off-street parking space. Recently re-furnished, the large rooms benefit from modern furniture that provides a contemporary yet homely environment. Family friendly the house is also ideal for couples or larger groups. Included is all bedding and towels for 2 double bedrooms and a twin room, as well as a large double sofa bed in the living room, with bedding available (just ask). The Master bedroom has a king sized bed, and both that and the second double bedroom have incredibly comfortable memory foam mattresses and all bedrooms have black-out curtains as your holiday sleep is very important. There is a spacious main family bathroom with power shower, plus the master bedroom benefits from an en-suite toilet, and there is even a down-stairs shower room with toilet. A travel cot is available with bedding and a high chair just let us know if you'd like the cot setting up for your arrival. Make your stay relaxing rather than a chore with all the modern facilities including dish-washer, Nespresso pod coffee machine, wifi, large screen smart TV, bluetooth speaker, washing machine, tumble-dryer and even a bell BBQ with outdoor dining furniture.
ACTIVITIES With Dalby Forest just up the road the Coach House is ideal as your base for outdoor activities whether that be strolling through the village and picturesque lanes, hiking on the moors or in the forest, heading to the sea-side (just 30 minutes drive), family cycling on the quiet bridleways up-to and around Dalby forest or serious mountain biking on the famous purpose-built Dalby forest MTB Trails. Bridleways and footpaths lead from just over the road straight into the heart of Dalby Forest without having to use the main roads (just head for Ellerburn and then follow signs for the campsite). There is also plenty of bike storage and a hose to wash your bikes. The Beck (stream) as shown in the images is just 1/4 mile from the cottage and is lined by some of the most pristine thatched cottages and gardens in Yorkshire. Myself and our children have spent many summer hours paddling and playing in the water and relaxing in the sunshine. There is even a duck pond in the village to feed the ducks.
LOCAL FACILITIES - all within 200 metres of The Coach House Two excellent pubs that serve yummy food, local ales and are hugely welcoming and family friendly Satisfy that hard earned hunger from all your activities at the fish and chip shop Treat yourself at Balderson's cafe, bakery and ice cream parlour. Pace Bike Shop - one of the county's leading bike companies. Several tea rooms as well as Moore's delicatessen run by two lovely Italian ladies. Friendly convenience store open early 'til late with free cash machine Village Post Office and stores Large children's play park on Roxby road. Plus much more... you really will fall in love with this stunning Yorkshire village.
IDEAL HOLIDAY HOUSE FOR CYCLISTS As keen cyclists and mountain bikers ourselves we welcome cyclists and all outdoor enthusiasts. The Coach House has all the features you need as a cyclist and is located in one of England's best areas for incredible family cycling, mountain biking and road riding. Features include: A short and picturesque 1.5 mile ride on a quiet lane and then bridleway directly onto the Dalby Forest MTB trails. Pace Bike shop less than 100 metres from house, be careful they have some very tasty bikes in there :-) Indoor bike storage area in the utility room Secure locked bike storage room at the side of the house large enough for up to 6 bikes. We do suggest bringing your own locks too if you have more expensive bikes just for peace of mind, but this is a very low crime area. Bike wash hose and facilities. Washing machine and large capacity tumble dryer. Easy direct-from-outdoor access to the spacious utility room if it's been a muddy day and you want to clean your kit. Enjoy the trails and lanes.
Thanks ever so much for reading, Nina & Tom Marchment plus Evie, Deacon & little Veda (modelling the garden furniture for you)
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Pickering, this cottage is in a rural area. North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Beck Isle Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castle Howard and Pickering Castle. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and Dalby Forest Maze are also worth visiting. Visit our Pickering travel guide
Is Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lovely 3 Bedroom Cottage w/Garden, Thornton. Family&Bike Friendly. Parking Space located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from North York Moors National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pickering Church and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Beck Isle Museum and Pickering Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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This is a lovely house, well placed for our trip to Yorkshire to visit Mathewsons Car Auctions and to cycle in the area both on roads and on the trails at Dalby Forest . The property was clean, comfortable and well equipped and we would certianly consider returning for a further stay.
Pleasant, characterful house in a quiet location, in a pretty village with pubs, chippy and general stores. Ideally located for our week visiting Whitby, Scarborough, York and Helmsley. Very comfortable and well equipped. Having a car parking space in a village that could be busy at times was great. Just round the corner from Mathewsons so we are now "Bangers and Cash" fans too!
Perfect cottage for a family Christmas. The cottage was very spacious and was decked out for Christmas. It is situated in the heart of the village with local pubs and shops just around the corner.
Excellent communication from initial booking to arriving at the property. The Coach House was perfect for a family break away. Spacious, clean and everything you need it really felt like home.
The coach house is the perfect retreat to relax and unwind in the beautiful village of Thornton le Dale, cottage was wonderful and very well described, we will definitely stay again it was just perfect
Could not fault it, the cottage, the owners, the location were all amazing (local pub food only slight let down, but through no one’s fault). Highly recommend the cottage
The cottage is surprisingly spacious and is ideally located. It is a lovely property and it has it’s own parking space.
The host was great with communication.
We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend.
The Coach House was perfect - brilliantly located in a very pretty village and the house had everything you could think of. It was warm on arrival, cosy, 5*++ clean and plenty of space . We were very grateful to find it and can't recommend it highly enough.
Our third stay at this lovely cottage and I am sure we will be back again in the future. The attention to detail is amazing and the communication with the host is great. The location is fantastic, with all that you could possibly want on your doorstep. My children both had a great time so what more could you ask! Thanks again
A lovely property in the heart of the village with a spacious lounge/ dining room. A perfect base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors. Highly recommended.
Das Haus, dessen Lage und Ausstattung sowie der überaus freundliche und unkomplizierte Kontakt zu den Vermietern haben den Urlaub zu einem Erlebnis gemacht. Wir können es aus ganzem Herzen empfehlen!
A wonderful stay at the Coach House. Clean and well kitted out for our stay. Headed over to the New Inn for dinner which had lovely food. Hired bikes from Dalby bike shop in the village and cycled into the forest- wonderful day. So much on your door step and cannot fault the property and Nina was a brilliant host. Thank you so much for our wonderful time away. 😊
This is our second stay and we were right to come back. This is a fabulous property in a great village with everything you might need for your stay. We enjoyed trips to Scarborough and Dalby Forest and the local park for the kids is great for running off their last bits of energy! We highly recommend the New Inn for a greaf tea. Thanks again 😀
Very spacious and well designed.
Great for young children.
Exceptionally helpful owners.
Ver well equipped kitchen.
Great location in a lovely North Yorks village.
The property was exactly as described, comfortable and very well equipped. The host's messages made us feel welcome and we had a lovely time. Thornton has everything close by that you may require and the situation is ideal for walking.
A lovely comfortable property, very spacious and well equipped. Pretty garden, and a lovely village location. Nina, the owner of the property, was very helpful and friendly in our correspondence.
Central location for visiting Work, Scarborough, Whitby. village is really nice. Even in November many food options here and local. The Buck Inn were fantastic, Spice 4 U in Pickering was great but watch out for the portion sizes - you need a big appetite. Cottage was comfortable. bed access to the second double bed was very limited if occupied by two people. Could do with outside lighting at the front for the dark nights couldn't see the steps. Well provisioned kitchen and facilities. All in all a great visit.