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Gateways

Thornton Dale, near Pickering, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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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: 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. Two attractive Georgian sash windows look out towards the village. It's the perfect room to relax each evening with the roaring fire keeping everyone nice and toasty. 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 to curl up beside. With its board games, comfy sofa and leather armchair, it's just the place for those offline fireside 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, hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Garden furniture, small charcoal BBQ in enclosed garden
  • Cosy wood burner x 2
  • 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, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Set in one of the prettiest and most visited villages in the North York Moors, Thornton-Le-Dale, you have everything this gorgeous village has to offer on your doorstep. There are a host of lovely tea rooms and pubs to explore and we recommend a stroll along the river taking in the famous and much-photographed thatched cottage here.

Sitting at the eastern foot of the North York Moors, the region's dramatic landscape of heather and open moorland is just a short drive away. Somewhat smaller than the Yorkshire Dales, the North Yorkshire Moors still covers an area of almost 600 square miles, and like the Dales you can easily find yourself miles from anywhere relatively quickly. Yet there is something distinctly more civilised and less remote about the Moors. In place of harsh limestone and dramatic peaks you'll find gentle rolling hills of heather, ancient woodland and lazy rivers winding through lush green valleys. There is a sense of wilderness, particularly on top of the high central moorlands, but its cast in comforting soft focus.

The stunning Dalby Forest is very close to here, just a 4 miles drive away, where you'll find miles of forest walks and cycle routes. There are countless pretty villages and towns to explore in the area. The handsome market towns of Pickering (3 miles) and Helmsley (15 miles) are a must, as is the archetypical Moors village of Hutton-le-Hole (12 miles).

This property is also near the coast, just 16 miles drive. Much like its Cornish counterpart, the North Yorkshire coastline is a heady mix of rugged cliff tops, peaceful bays and pretty fishing villages. With long sandy beaches and all the traditional seaside trimmings of yesteryear, this is proper bucket 'n’ spade territory. The coastal villages and towns combine the traditional with the contemporary effortlessly, with trinket shops and tea rooms sitting alongside upmarket champagne and oyster bars.

This region is best known for the gorgeously gothic town of Whitby (20 miles). Playing host at one time to Romans, Saxons, Celts and Danes amongst others, the town's rich heritage is immediately obvious. Straddling the river Esk and dominated by the 13th century ruins of St Hilda's Abbey on the East Cliff, Whitby's crooked cobbled streets and picturesque harbour have been a magnet for artists and tourists alike for centuries.

Although you could happily spend the weekend mooching about the independent shops, bars and cafes along Whitby's bustling medieval streets, it's worth striking out to sample some of the other less known coastal villages nearby. Robin Hood's Bay (24 miels), Sandsend (25 miles), and Runswick Bay (27 miles) are all near Whitby and each have their own unique charm.

Melanie Meadows

This property is personally managed by Melanie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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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

Reviewed by Owen 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Gary 15th March 2024

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Lovely, well equipped and spacious cottage in the centre of a very pretty village. Perfect location for visiting the coast, the moors and places of interest.

Reviewed by Lea 22nd December 2023

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Gateways is a beautiful cottage in a very friendly picturesque village. Everything is on your doorstep, we loved it & will come back.

Reviewed by Andy 12th November 2023

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A lovely cottage in a great location with everything that you need close at hand. Lovely, pretty village and easy access to other local towns etc.

Reviewed by Beverley 29th September 2023

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A lovely cottage but Not 5 star as listed. Cottage equipment not up to standard and cleanliness wasnt up to scratch. A shame because we loved the location and parking facilities.

Reviewed by Nigel 1st September 2023

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A comfortable cottage in the heart of Thornton-le-Dale with a nice garden to sit in.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 11th August 2023

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Beautiful cottage. Very well appointed and comfortable. Handy for pub and other local amenities - literally a couple of minutes walk away. Pretty village on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Patricia 4th August 2023

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To be very honest, this is by far the best cottage we have ever stayed at. And weve seen some! So much care has been taken in making our stay comfortable. Perfect for a family of 5. Thanks! We will come back; we have relatives in Thornton and now also a great place to stay!

Reviewed by Kathleen 30th June 2023

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Our third stay at this beautiful cottage. Very cosy and quaint. It has been very well maintained. Lots to see and do in this gorgeous area of Yorkshire. It never disappoints.

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