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Forge Valley Cottage

Scarborough, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Escape to a chocolate-box cottage 5 miles from the coast
  • Romantic retreat with pretty garden and summerhouse
  • Traditional features and tasteful furnishings make this a comfortable home-from-home

Property code: OC-SA022

Honey-coloured cottages enjoy views across the River Derwent to ancient castle ruins in East Ayton, just off the main road from Pickering to Scarborough. It’s a romantic setting for this holiday hideaway, on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park and with beautiful sandy beaches an easy drive from the doorstep. The village itself has pubs, shops and gentle walks to enjoy, but the coastal gems of Scarborough (5 miles) and Filey (10 miles) are must-do destinations, each having golden beaches and a traditional charm that’s drawn day-trippers for centuries. The vibrant market town of Pickering, 13 miles away, offers a huge range of activities for visitors of all ages. Alternatively, discover the natural delights of Dalby Forest, home to 8,000 wildlife-rich acres criss-crossed by walking, running and cycling trails.

A pretty cottage garden welcomes guests; step through the porch into a hallway and then on to a cream-and-white kitchen/dining room with plenty of cabinet space and a country-style drop-leaf table with chairs. A washer/dryer and additional freezer space are to be found in the outbuildings close by, but everything you need for fuss-free mealtimes is in the kitchen, alongside a utility cupboard and another with boot storage, hooks and shelves so you can stow outside gear out of sight. The exposed ceiling beams continue into the adjoining lounge, where sash windows and a deep window seat affirm that this is a home with heritage credentials. A striking fireplace houses a gas fire to supplement the central heating if required, while the wood flooring, two-seater sofa and armchair all set the scene for quiet time with the TV, a book or board game for entertainment. See if you can spot the carved mouse typical of renowned local furniture-maker Robert Thompson that’s somewhere in this room (there are others around the house) but don’t get caught out by the grandfather clock – it’s not in regular service! Stairs from the entrance hallway lead to two first floor bedrooms. The first, tastefully decorated and dressed to impress with a feature fireplace, original beams, old-fashioned washstand and rocking chair won’t fail to soothe, its king-size bed promising to lull you into sleep perhaps even before you’ve turned on the TV. There’s another TV in the second bedroom which has a decorative single day bed and free-standing wardrobe, and both rooms share use of a light, white fully-tiled bathroom with shower over the bath and heated towel rail.

Expertly planted in cottage style, the garden here is a gorgeous combination of lawn, flower borders and fruit trees, with gravel pathways, stone walls and glorious views of the surrounding countryside all adding to its charm. Sit back and listen to the birds and bees, enjoy afternoon tea at the outdoor table or escape with a book to the secluded summerhouse… this is a place in which you can get away from it all without going very far!

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven, grill, ceramic hob, extractor, microwave, toaster, fridge, washer/dryer, freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden
  • Summerhouse
  • Private parking
  • Regret no children under 10
  • Pub and shops within 0.5 miles, beach 5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Laura Noble-Crookes

This property is personally managed by Laura.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 27th September 2023

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We always enjoy our stay at this lovely comfortable cottage. Friendly owners and a great location for exploring the North Yorks Moors National Park and coastline.

Reviewed by Hilary 12th August 2023

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The owners gave a lovely warm welcome. The cottage had lots of little interesting artefacts. East and West Ayton had good pubs, chip shop and local shop. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our week there.

Reviewed by Terry 2nd August 2023

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Great property in an ideal location and lovely owners, everything was great apart from a couple of small niggles: Shower could do with being updated and Undercounter Fridge was a bit temperamental. It would also be a good idea to highlight that it is not the whole property that is rented as the photo's give the impression you are detached with all Read morethe garden down to the river which is not the case. all in all well worth it to stay here and it is a lovely quaint semi cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 11th June 2023

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Beautiful cottage with excellent facilities.The owners could not have been more helpful,and the welcome pack was a real surprise.A very comfortable base to explore the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

Reviewed by John 25th May 2022

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Always an enjoyable stay at this delightful cottage, perfectly placed for coast and countryside.

Reviewed by Frederick 11th May 2022

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