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Gateways

Thornton Dale, near Pickering, Yorkshire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Beautiful stone cottage nestled in Thornton-Le-Dale, renowned for being one of the prettiest villages in the UK with pubs, cafe's, bistro's, convenience store and gift shops a short walk away
  • Surrounded by the breathtaking North York Moors with all its scenic walking trails, you can enjoy a day trip to the stunning Dalby Forest (4 miles) for a fun-filled family day out, Dalby forest is a haven for walkers and keen cyclists alike, with a great park area for the younger of the party and Go Ape for the brave amongst your party
  • Spend a day on the coast and breathe in the fresh sea air as you visit nearby seaside towns such as Whitby and Scarborough, both within a 40 minute drive
Property code: OC-G0067

Investigate this stunning three-bedroom stone cottage nestling in the heart of Thornton-le-Dale, a picture-postcard village in the North York Moors. With rooms straight from the pages of an interior magazine and all of the villages delights on your doorstep, this chocolate-box cottage is pure holiday heaven.

 

This escape is an elegant holiday home with that perfect blend of contemporary and traditional style. Behind its handsome exterior you'll find surprisingly spacious accommodation throughout the whole house, with a real sense of period charm in every room.

 

On ground level at the heart of the home is a beautiful living room with reclaimed floorboards, sumptuous furnishings, wood panelling and a cosy wood burner (decoration only). Two attractive Georgian sash windows look out towards the village. It's the perfect room to relax each evening, there's a Smart TV with SKY in here and Wi-Fi is available if you need to catch up online.

 

Across the hallway is a further living/snug room with another wood burner (decoration only) to curl up beside. With its board games, comfy sofa and leather armchair, it's just the place for those offline evenings with the family. A music system and MP3 Docking station provide the background music.

 

Head back through to the rear of the cottage to discover the exquisite kitchen/diner with views out to the lovely garden. The kitchen comes compete with all mod cons including a dishwasher, ceramic hob and American-style fridge/freezer. It's the perfect kitchen for those late-night catch ups over a bottle of red.

 

All of the bedrooms are upstairs. The first is a fabulous master bedroom boasting generous proportions and a gorgeous king-size French bed. Peaceful greys and blues, window seats and an original period fireplace add to the inherent charm of this room.

 

The second bedroom is very sweet single room with a lovely cream bed and window seat to enjoy. And finally, the third bedroom is a handsome twin room with a subtle purple theme and two full-size single beds. Another original fireplace completes the look.

 

The family bathroom is also upstairs, a huge room featuring his and her sinks, a large bath and separate walk-in monsoon power shower. Indulge with a long hot soak in here after a bracing walk across the moors. There's also a handy cloakroom at the end of the rear hall downstairs.

 

There is much to enjoy outside this pretty cottage too with its delightful split-level walled garden. There's a sheltered patio outside the kitchen which is perfect for al fresco dining and a pleasant lawned area for settling down on a picnic blanket with a G&T in hand. An outdoor dining set is provided for you.

 

There's also private off-road parking for several cars, something of a rarity in this gorgeous village.

  • 3 bedrooms: 1 king-size bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with walk-in monsoon shower and bathtub
  • Downstairs WC
  • Oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Garden furniture, small charcoal BBQ - Please note that the garden is not currently enclosed
  • Wood burner x 2 - decoration only
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • 33" Smart LCD TV and DVD player in lounge
  • DAB radio in kitchen
  • Travel cot/high chair provided
  • Pub and shop within a short walk
  • Music system and MP3 docking station
  • Please note there is a small step in to the lounge, step down from hallway to snug and lounge, also a step up into master bedroom
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andy 23rd May 2026

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Lovely property in the heart of Thornton Le Dale, comfortable beds, large bedrooms and main bathroom. Two quaint and cozy lounges, nicely equipped kitchen. Thornton Le Dale is a delightful village with plenty to see and do. It has a handy village store, along with Tea rooms and a great pub or two.

Reviewed by Tess 21st November 2025

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Generally clean and well equipped cottage but a little tired. Situated right on Whitby road and very busy traffic from early morning as no double glazing sleep was very poor. Nice touch having Sky TV Thornton dale is lovely village but busy. Good bus routes into Pickering and surround.

Reviewed by Linda 19th September 2025

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Quirky cottage, well positioned but noisy road, be wary of changes in level inside.

Reviewed by Robert 12th September 2025

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We were new to the area and found Thornton well placed for jumping off point when exploring. Lovely people in the village shops and tons of great places to eat. Book early though. The cottage was comfortable and convenient for the shops etc.

Reviewed by Trevor 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Judith 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Nils 25th June 2025

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Great location. Well equipped and beautiful cottage. Would love to stay again.

Reviewed by May 30th May 2025

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Reviewed by Deborah 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 13th September 2024

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Lovely roomy cottage with off road parking situated in a popular village. Cosy and comfortable, very clean and a few minutes from shops, cafe, gifts and pub. Exceptional bus service to Whitby.

Reviewed by Stephen 6th September 2024

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Thornton Le Dale is a lovely place to visit and Gateways is in an ideal location however there are a few issues with the house ...there was mould in the corner of the shower, it had clearly been there for some time [!] and there's a small window in the bathroom missing and boarded up. The furniture in the lounge was looking 'tired' and the garden nRead moreeeds some work. It's not very private both in the garden and people looking in the kitchen window as they walk by. Road noise was an issue for us too. Hide

Reviewed by Gwyneth 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret 7th June 2024

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Beautiful little cottageupstairs lovely, felt downstairs was a little tired Lovely welcome pack, which was greatly appreciated

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Gorgeous Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.