Keep Cottage

Great place for a break close to town centre.

Enclosed garden a big plus for the dog.

Good location near castle and well equipped cottage with everything you might need.

Lovely garden and secure for our dog. Enjoyed our stay.

We’ve just spent a wonderful week in Keep Cottage.

From the moment we entered it was so comfortable and homely, loved everything about it especially the conservatory looking onto the lovely rear garden. It was so peaceful with just the occasional sound from the steam train which was a delight. No trouble with parking, usually right outside or very nearby. Pickering town is lovely too we enjoyed the castle, Beck Isle museum, a trip on the train and a couple of delicious meals in the White Swan. Also a great location for visiting other towns and villages. Altogether an excellent week and we’d certainly like to return to fabulous Yorkshire.

Keep cottage has been beautifully finished to a high standard by the owners, it is quite comfortable & fairly well equipped.

I should say, if you're tall like myself, be careful at the top of the stairs, where there is a formidable old wooden beam that's quite low. Parking outside of the property is free, but, that can be an issue if you drive out for the day & come back to no available spaces, but that's a chance you take. Overall, this is a lovely property to base oneself for exploring Pickering & the Yorkshire moors.

Really well appointed, comfortable and well located cottage.

For dog owners absolutely perfect with grassed, enclosed garden and plenty of walks from the front door. Close to shops, pubs and restaurants but very quiet and peaceful. Owners very helpful and solve a heating issue immediately. Would definitely return.

Fabulous.

We enjoyed a great week at Keep Cottage. It was very well equipped and very comfortable. Our hosts left lots of information and maps of local walks. Pickering is a great base for exploring the surrounding area and has plenty of options for dog friendly places to eat. We have already recommended it to friends.

Fantastic, very clean and comfortable cottage.

Lots of lovely touches we haven't had elsewhere (nice coffee and tea provided with milk in the fridge!) enough dishwasher tablets to actually last the whole week - little details that made all the difference to our stay! Really well equipped, with quality kitchen appliances, utensils etc. thank you so much for a lovely stay!

Lovely cottage in friendly interesting town well positioned for exploring both moorland and coast .

What more can you say!

Lovely warm and cosy cottage in a great location.

Easy walk to the shops or to catch the train. View from castle (and back bedroom) amazing. Garden a real bonus when holidaying with a dog and could watch him from the sun room. Beds comfy and quiet at night. Really didn't want to leave! Thank you.

The cottage was excellent, the location perfect for walking into Pickering town and visiting surrounding areas.

Parking was ideal usually straight outside the property. Having the garden was a plus with a dog and 11 year old grand daughter. The sun room makes this property A+. This was our 4th visit to Pickering and first time at this property but would not hesitate booking again or recommending to friends.

Great cottage in a great location was a lovely relaxing break No complaints whatsoever

Beautiful, clean cottage with lovely garden and sun room.

Perfect location. Excellent communication with Gary and Rachael. Wished I could have stayed longer. Thank you.

Perfect cottage in a lovely location.

Very clean and comfortable, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. No issues with parking and cottage was very well equipped, had everything we needed. Would highly recommend.

This is a lovely cottage and we felt at home very quickly.

It was only a 5 minute walk into the town which had some great shops and restaurants and a few minutes walk to the steam rai!way. The cottage had a very comfortable conservatory - ideal for cooler/wet days but a beautiful cottage garden for sunny days. Would definitely stay again.

Beautiful cottage with everything top notch in the way of appliances, bedding etc.

The conservatory and garden were a delight to sit in and everything was very well maintained, with a useful welcome pack on arrival, including the always needed milk! This was also beautifully presented on a delightful tea tray. The bedrooms were small, but there were three of them, so plenty of space for four people and the two bathrooms were also delightful.Downstairs was extremely spacious, but also very cosy in the living room, when it rained. Blue tooth provided speakers added to our enjoyment. The only downsides were the hill up to the cottage from the town, which was a short distance away and the presence of many flies during the four day hot spell, which vanished when it rained. I understand that this is due to a local chicken farm in Pickering and that Environmental Health are attempting to solve this problem. Pickering has lovely cafes and good takeaways and supermarkets.Eating out at night seemed less popular. We also enjoyed the Local History Museum and guided historical tour of Pickering, a bargain for a very small fee.Other lovely trips included the beautiful walled garden, beside the Castle in Helmsley and its wonderful cafes.There is also a lovely free walk round the moat of very nearby Pickering Castle, which I did every day. All in all, a lovely stay at one of the best cottages we have visited, so far, and we are regular cottage holiday makers!

A really comfortable cottage in a great location.

We couldn’t fault it. Thank you.

It's a superb location parking is a tad hit or miss but allways get parked one side or other so good all round Nice well kept garden and information on putting out bins good it's totally superb for family and adults alike and a fantastic holiday home well priced and sykes are very good company to be with so fantastic allways round

We have had a lovely week in this cottage.

Very clean and everything we needed. Beds very comfortable. Cottage 2 minutes walk to the station, We could hear the whistle and see the steam from back bedroom window. The conservatory was lovely to sit in on an afternoon. Would like to stay again, highly recommend. Gary the owner got in touch to ask if everything was ok. Thank also for the welcome pack.

This was our first visit to Keep Cottage and after experiencing what a lovely well maintained, clean & homely place it was in which to spend a week in February, it certainly wont be our last.

We where lucky enough to have some decent weather & took advantage of the conservatory overlooking the well maintained garden which will be a real bonus in warmer weather. Parking was on street in front of the cottage & was only a two minute walk to the shops & pubs etc. There is plenty to see & do in Pickering & is also an ideal base in which to tour the area. You only have to look at the lack of availability of bookings for Keep cottage to see that others are of the same opinion as us & are making return visits.

This is a lovely clean cottage.

The location is fabulous - the shops and cafes are a short walk into town also across the road is Pickering Castle with a lovely walk through the woods. The cottage is very comfortable and would describe as home from home. The welcome pack provided was appreciated and communication with the owners was great. The cottage is as described. Would definitely recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again if we are in Pickering.

Amazing cottage full of charm in the best location in Pickering, very peaceful at night and hearing the birds and steam trains through the bedroom window in the morning was bliss!

Brilliant enclosed garden for our dog to explore and we could keep an eye on him whilst sitting in the beautiful sun room,plenty of parking outside, we never had any issues and we had 2 cars....what's there not to like about this place...would love to visit again in the warmer weather so we can enjoy the outside space more,ignore any negative comments on previous reviews as I think they are not accurate and I'm guessing the reviewer is the type of person who makes a song and dance if the postman forgets to close their gate!!!! If you book a holiday at Keep Cottage you will have great time like 99% of customers who already have.

Well located Beautifully presented Well equipped Comfortable, especially the bed!

All in all, a lovely little cottage worthy of a repeat visit.

A wonderful cottage - great location.

We have just returned from our August trip to Yorkshire and stayed at the delightful Keep Cottage! The cottage had everything we needed and more - two bathrooms, a dishwasher, a beautiful garden and a sun room which we used each night to relax in. The location was ideal a few minutes walk into Pickering but also only a 30 minute drive to the coast. It is on street parking but I never had an issue finding a spot even over a busy Bank Holiday. We also did a few walks in the surrounding area and overall we had a lovely week away. I would recommend Keep Cottage to all and I will return.

We really enjoyed our stay at Keep Cottage.

It's in an excellent location (on street parking but never had any issues getting parked near the cottage in the school summer hols) - 2 minutes from the castle and a 5 minute walk (down hill) from the town centre/trains. There's also some lovely walks through the woods and an adventure playground. Cappelman's fish and chips (where you can order via app and pop down to collect) was fantastic too, as was the Cedarbarn (between Pickering and Thornton) where we went for Sunday lunch. Was slightly concerned to read the negative review someone had posted from earlier in the summer but we thought the cottage was absolutely lovely - full of character, beds really comfy and a gorgeous, enclosed garden that our son loved playing in. Maybe the scatter cushions on the settees/chairs could do we a revamp (i.e. bit more stuffing) to make them a bit more comfy but that is a very, very minor point. I had a couple of questions for the owners, which I sent via text and they were really helpful and responded quickly - that said, all the info you need is in the folder when you arrive. We stay in Pickering a lot and love it - an excellent base for either going to the coast or in the other direction to Hemsley/Danby/Hutton le Hole/Dalby etc. and also near to Malton and Flamingoland and not that far from York. Thanks for a lovely stay.

The cottage is in need of attention to bring it to the description listed, Having rented a number of cottages through Sykes and being very pleased previously this was very disappointing.

The welcome pack of 5 biscuits tea and coffee and milk compared to others in previous cottages was poor and did not give you the feeling any real thought had gone into it simply for cheapness. The kitchen table being a pine slatted construction was very unhygienic with lots of debris between slats from previous guests. This would benefit from a glass top in order to allow proper cleaning, or replacement. The pans were dirty and the pizza pan had burnt on pizza toaster dirty. The upstand at the back of the kitchen worktop had gap allowing a build up of debris to occur and not allowing proper cleaning of worktops plus the top of the upstand covered in grease and dust. The kitchen floor is in need of a deep clean due to the type of flooring. The vacuum cleaner was solid with rubbish which means its operation would be very poor. The cushions in the living room were flat!! Giving no support in your back and have clearly not been replaced for many years. The doors on the en-suite bathroom cabinet were cracking. The bedrooms were adequate. The conservatory was nice and the garden was nice. We choose because of location and reviews however we do no not feel the reviews previously were accurate. I also wonder what involvement if any the owners actually have with the property, I would suggest not enough unless these are the standards the feel acceptable. I would also make the point about contacting guests regarding bins if needed should be done at a reasonable time not 10.05 pm. Pictures are available to support comments.

Lovely, clean and comfortable cottage.

Would definitely recommend. Ideally located, for Pickering and surrounding area. Owners very helpful and informative.

Excellent property and good location.

The cottage is very clean and comfortable with everything you need. Would definitely recommend and certainly stay again. First class!

A lovely homely cottage, 5 minutes walk into Pickering.

Lovely Conservatory and enclosed garden ideal for our dog. Kitchen well equipped. Some lovely places to visit. No problem with parking always plenty of spaces and we have a camper van. The cottage was very well cleaned. Housekeeper did a good job. Thank you for milk and biscuits too. Hope to return. And would definitely recommend, you won’t be disappointed.. The owner even texted to check everything was okay.

Really enjoyed our stay in this cozy cottage.

Everything as listed and good correspondence with the owners. Welcome pack too was a lovely touch.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a great location in centre of Pickering.

Beautiful, clean and quiet.

Coming back in December.

Absolutely beautiful cottage spotlessly clean through out.

Comfortable beds and furniture. Well placed for walking into town centre and convenient garden for dog easily accessed through conservatory. One minor note kitchen tap needs washer replacement as it was dripping continuously. Only used log burner once as central heating kept cottage warm throughout. Would definitely visit again .

We had a lovely time in this delightful cottage.

I’ve rated it 4 star for comfort purely due to the seating in the living room. We found the single chair low and the sofa backing onto the stairs quite hard and uncomfortable but it would not stop us from booking again. The beds were super comfy. Overall the four of us found the cottage very warm and welcoming and very well equipped. A big thank you to Mr & Mrs Holliday.

Amazing beautiful old cottage very near Pickering castle and within walking distance of the town.

Lovely comfortable rooms and great secure back garden. Everything as described. Really enjoyed it. Our only problem was that it was on a popular route to the castle and lots of people walking past the front windows with their dogs which set my dog barking a bit. So we had to keep the curtains shut. This didn't spoil our stay though.

We have stayed in Pickering a few times.

This is by far the best cottage . Five stars is not enough. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need. We had a lovely relaxing stay and would highly recommend the property. Beautiful enclosed garden. The location is ideal for walks. Lots of eateries in the town. PERFECT. Will definitely be returning.

Had a very comfortable, pleasant stay.

Lovely cottage and garden, in a great location. Enjoyed some lovely days out to the beach and local towns. Good shops and eateries in Pickering. Would definitely visit again.

Lovely cottage and garden, very comfortable.

Only problem we did have was hitting our head on the low ceiling at bottom of stairs as you go into the sitting room but we got used to ducking. Ideal location for many North Yorkshire attractions. Pickering is a very nice friendly town. Lots of great places to eat or get takeout from.

Keep Cottage is fabulous and a credit to its owners, the cottage is as it says in its description and more the garden is beautiful we've just had a fab week in the cottage and it is agreat base to get to all the seaside towns.

Pickering is also great with all the facilities you need including Lidl and a Coop,we will not esitate to highly recommend keep cottage and may be some day we will return, Thank you for a great time.

Keep cottage is a wonderful place to stay in Pickering, it has everything you can possibly need.

and it is perfectly placed. I would definitely recommend this property.

We all loved our stay in Keep cottage!

Lovely and clean on arrival. The owners obviously had put a lot of care and attention into making the cottage a welcoming cosy place, just right for a family of four + a dog + a Grandad! Were a little concerned whether Grandad would be ok with cottage stairs, so pleased to find they were very manageable. Beautiful enclosed garden which was lovely to sit out in the evenings. Very good location; easy walk straight into woods and around castle, and less than 5 minutes walk into town or to the NYMR. Parking on road outside not a problem, even though we had large people carrier. We would definitely like to return to Keep cottage again please!

Excellent cottage we will be back

A good sized property for 4 of us.

very clean,well looked after house and garden,plenty of parking available. Shops a short walk away. Sounds of steam engines! Perfect

I and my wife and daughter plus her 2 kids stayed at keep cottage it was superb and close to all pickering had to offer we also managed on the street parking close to the cottage and had a nice welcoming message from garry so all good and a nice stay

Loved the cottage and the conservatory/garden is fabulous on a sunny day especially watching the sun go down with a glass of bubbly.

The only things I missed having around were oven gloves, bleach for the kitchen sink and toilet duck for the loos. Just little things and certainly didn’t detract from a wonderful holiday, we would definitely book again if we came back to the area.

Excellent , it had everything we needed .

Lovely touch welcome pack & milk in fridge . would definitely recommend it to friends

Fabulous cottage in a great location.

Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely go back.

Fantastic cottage in a great location The cottage is far better than the images it is very comfortable and spacious the beds are great as is the log burner The conservatory was a pleasure to sit in during morning and early evening to watch the birds in the lovely garden The location is great for visiting the nearby villages and Dalby forest but also Whitby and Filey are within easy reach along nice roads to enjoy the fab scenery

This was our 3rd visit to Keep Cottage, it’s a fantastic property with excellent facilities.

It is in the perfect location to enjoy Pickering and the surrounding areas. (Thornton-le-dale being one of our favourites!) Pickering castle is right on the doorstep and the North Yorkshire Moors Steam train station running to Whitby is just 5 minutes walk! We visited the Beck Isle museum for the first time this year and it was great, much bigger than it looked from the outside, this was enjoyed by both the children and adults - definitely worth a visit, also you can return for free anytime within 12 months of your visit if you keep your receipt! Helmsley castle, Rievaulx Abbey and Kirkham Priory (all English heritage properties) are all relatively close by and worth taking the time to visit if you can! We enjoyed breakfast in ‘Feast’ good quality food, friendly service. The White Swan next door is lovely for an evening meal, but make sure you book early! We can also recommend Capplemans fish and chip shop, which also has a dine in option! Gary and Rachel were extremely helpful, keeping in touch throughout the stay and prior to arrival making sure everything was just right for us. The cottage was super clean as always and the enclosed garden as beautiful as ever! We enjoyed having the log fire burning on some of the colder/wetter evenings, making the cottage even cosier! Our group consisted of 4 adults, 2 children and 1 dog and Keep Cottage met all of our needs perfectly.

Lovely cottage fully deserving of the excellent reviews and 5 stars.

Very well equipped and very clean. Ideally situated a few minutes walk from the centre of Pickering. The private garden was perfect for the glorious week of weather and I would imagine the cottage is lovely and cosy for a winter break. One hopefully helpful suggestion to the owners would be to supply a few comfortable garden loungers for maximum enjoyment of the garden in Summer and some sunshades ( there is little shade in the garden) and possibly a larger outdoor table( there is a smaller table with 4 chairs at the moment) so that 5 could comfortably sit round during the summer months. But in summary, a great cottage for a lovely break.

Keep cottage was a beautiful cottage clean with good facilities 10min walking distance from town where there were extremely nice people Would recommend booking this property

The owners are the part of the 'we' that were very good, the Sykes part far less so.

After receiving brilliant supportive service 6 years ago, I was devastated at the attitude I got from Sykes staff last summer.

Fantastic cottage great location lovely garden many thanks for a superb holiday from Doug &Sue

A very nice cottage will stay again

Stunning cottage photo,s do not do the cottage the justice it deserves it's a beautiful well maintained cottage with a lovely dog friendly garden spotlessly clean and all the comforts of your own home in a peaceful and quiet location absolutely love it and will be back great holiday let

Perfect, just perfect.

It was in an ideal location, walks on the doorstep but also just a five minute walk into Pickering. The cottage was so quaint with its features and the conservatory was a real bonus, we sat in it each night. The garden was really secure for our dog. We can’t wait to go back!

Absolutely beautiful cottage, the owners were very helpful in providing information where to walk and eat,very clean and tidy great location,easy to walk to pickering itself in 5 mins.

There are place not far from Pickering ,like Scarborough, Filey also some stunning small villages to visit,all in all a great break.

Beautiful cottage within walking distance of the town and castle.

Clean and comfortable with everything you need for a week away from home. The conservatory is a lovely bonus. Owners are great and checked everything was ok via text following our arrival which was a nice touch. Felt entirely safe during these unusual times (Covid-19). Would definitely recommend this cottage and will definitely return again.

Keep Cottage is charming and situated in a great location.

Although only a five minute walk into the town of Pickering it is lovely and quiet in the cottage. The rooms were spotlessly clean and the beds comfy. The garden was great for our little dog to potter around in and completely secure so she couldn't get out. The views from the garden are stunning and it is very sheltered. The milk in the fridge and selection of nice biscuits was very welcome when we arrived. We have had a lovely holiday and will be back again soon.

Our stay at Keep Cottage was lovely.

More than enough space for the 5 of us with the 2 bathrooms, large conservatory and kitchen diner.The cottage is well equipped and prompt contact from the owners when needed. The garden was also an added bonus. Its location is near town and great for lovely country walks.Would highly recommend a stay here.

What a brilliant cottage.

We had only been there 2 days and we booked to return next year. It is so comfortable and had everything you need.We would be very happy to live in Keep cottage it's that nice.

Beautiful cottage in a great town centre location.

Also great base for Dalby Forrest,Whitby and many other places.

The cottage in a beautiful town, was ideal for a relaxing break, and yet still gave us plenty to do.

The cottage is roomy and and has all you could ask for. In a quiet road leading to Pickering castle, and a short walk to shops, pubs and the steam railway. We will certainly return to Keep cottage, and one of the most enjoyable holidays we have had.

Beautiful cottage.

So comfortable and very nicely equipped. It immediately felt like Home. Can’t wait to visit again

Nice cottage in a good location

Keep Cottage is a warm and cosy cottage with plenty of space including a lovely conservatory.

This was our second stay there which says it all and we would not hesitate in recommending it to anyone looking for a home from home in the delightful North York Moors.

excellent propertry very clean with everything we needed

The cottage made the Holiday!

! we could not fault it. We wish we could have stayed longer. Hope to return again soon.

Having holidays with Sykes before we knew the standards would be high and we were not disappointed.

The Cottage was lovely and clean and comfortable. It was in an ideal location within five minute walk to the village where there was a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. We could walk out the front door and straight onto a lovely walk round the castle and through the woods which was ideal for our spaniel. We spent a lovely day in Scarborough and Whitby and did lots of walks nearby. We can particularly recommend The Black Swan Pub, The White Swan and the Willowgate Bistro - all great food and especially recommend Willowgate for their steaks!! Also the afternoon tea at the Middleton Tea Parlour nearby is recommended. We look forward to spending more time in Keep Cottage Pickering in the future. Trish & Ronnie Lunt

Well-equipped, comfortable and warm cottage in quiet location next to the castle but within short walking distance of the town centre.

Easy parking outside the front door. Having two bathrooms was an added bonus. We would definitely come back - probably in the spring/summer when we could enjoy the conservatory and the beautiful garden and more of the excellent walks from the door.

Very lovely cottage, very clean and well presented.

Lovely comfortable cottage,warm and cosy.

Easy 5 minute walk into centre of Pickering. 3 dog friendly pubs , we used the Bay Horse. Hourly bus services to Whitby , Scarborough and York. We really enjoyed our week at Keep Cottage.

A really lovely cottage.

Going back next year

Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable.

Excellent location, very peaceful but within walking distance of the town centre.

The cottage was very well presented,cosy and well equipped.

It was easy to use a base to explore but also an easy walking distance into the town centre. Parking outside the property easy and free. Overall one of the best cottages we have stayed in.

Keep Cottage was so clean and charming and only a few minutes walk to Pickering's main high street.

Lots of lovely pubs and restaurants on the doorstep. It really was the perfect base for exploring North Yorkshire. We had a wonderful holiday and would not hesitate to book this cottage again.

Truly fantastic great cottage in a beautiful little town close to many places.

Just loved it hopefully will be back

Lovely cottage, close to amenities and lovely walks for the dog through the woods, the owner kindly supplied a map of the routes.

Would highly recommend.

Stayed at this beautiful cottage for a long weekend to celebrate a family member’s 80th birthday party.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage. Close to amenities and walks. The added bonus was fantastic weather. Would definitely re-book and recommend.

Lovely cottage in a nice location We have booked it again already

Had a lovely week, plenty to see in the area.

The only negative thing is the low beams in the cottage, but other than that it was great.

The cottage was great and the market town Pickering very charming.

Great cottage, well equipped and comfortable, perfect location for exploring moors and coast, quiet yet convenient for town centre and we loved the conservatory and garden.

Couldn't have been better. Would love to come back again.

very good cottage, near town centre but far enough away not be disturbed, note it is up a hill or steps from the town.

The cottage was charming and the garden absolutely smashing.

The kitchen and house were well equiped. We would recommend it to anyone

The cottage was beautiful as well as being practical for our family holiday.

The kitchen and living areas were great, and the bedrooms comfortable. It made everything very easy, even with a small baby.

what a wee gem of a cottage!

! everything about it was lovely, spotlessly clean, very well equipped, and in a quiet location but only five minute stroll to to the town. couldn't fault anything.