About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Middlehead Cottages in Pickering offers a holiday home with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a hot tub, electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating area, picnic area, family rooms, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Located 71 km from Teesside International Airport, the property is near Flamingo Land Theme Park (22 km), Dalby Forest (27 km), and Whitby Abbey (30 km). Activities include fishing. Highly rated for its hot tub and friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean. Location is great. Staff are very nice. Couldn't ask for more
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This was our 4th time. We love it here. It’s very peaceful in the middle of the forest. If you need to get away from everything, this is the place to go. Our dog loves it here for the walks.
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Comfortable and big enough for 5 adults. Was perfectly laid out. Plenty of space I sound and out. Had everything you would need. Was perfect
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location and cottage. Remote and peaceful and the hot tub is the cherry on the top.
Linda
Guernsey Guernsey
Lovely little farmhouse tucked away in the woods with a hot tub. Great base to explore the north Yorkshire moors from.
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything, the location was peaceful and excellent for dog walking, there was everything you could have wanted in the kitchen, including bread, milk, butter, jam and even treats for the dogs and the whole house was extremely comfortable and well...
Lorraine71
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hot tub was brilliant..really clean and lots of items to use in kitchen . Really homley. Lovely place
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage with everything you need. Very clean & cosy. We liked having nice walks so close to the cottage. Our dog certainly loved it!
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Ultra peaceful and beautiful location. Spacious accommodation, warm, great TV box, hot tub lovely. Washer and dryer very useful.
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage, remote but stunning location. Very comfortable Super clean Lots of creature comforts

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Middlehead Cottages

9.3
Host review score
Middlehead Cottages
Nestled within the North York Moors are our 4 stone cottages, located on a private 6 acre site on the edge of Rural Cropton Forest, amidst greenery, (heather, trees, ferns, holly & trickling becks etc), surrounded by wildlife & tranquillity, the perfect retreat with family & nature to relax, cycle & walk. All 4 of our fully equipped cottages means that you only need to bring toothbrushes, toothpaste & groceries for your stay with us, a welcome tea tray is prepared ready for your safe arrival, this includes fresh milk, bottled water, tea, coffee, sugar & fresh bread... There are ample outdoor seating areas within the landscaped gardens, around the pond, terrace, picturesque garden courtyard, plenty of safe areas for children to play & dogs to bound!! Guests who enjoy walking & exploring have the forest & moorland to discover, walks begin from our car park, if you're prepared to be quiet, you will be rewarded by witnessing the magnificent Red, Roe & Fallow Deer who roam freely in the immediate wilderness. We look forward to welcoming you & your family, knowing that you will leave with fantastic memories from here.
We want to give you the experience we would want ourselves.
Please note: We are in a quiet rural area in the North York Moors, 9 miles from Pickering.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Middlehead Cottages takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All of our cottages are dog friendly

Surcharge of £25 for up to 2 pets

Please inform Middlehead Cottages in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.