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"Cottage was everything you could want, spotlessly clean, well equipped, comfortable beds and good location."
Owners were very helpful too. Really can’t fault it at all.
Pickering is a great town with nice pubs and restaurants and two supermarkets. Ideal for north York railway and coastliner.
Thank you Natalie for the comments us on here and the brilliant review you also gave for ‘Appleleaf Cottage’ on Google.
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⭐ ℹ ✉ Alison and Mark at Appleleaf Cottage⭐ Property Owner
Reviewed by NatalieOct 2021
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"Perfectly placed to explore all that Pickering has to offer and for trips further afield."
Very welcoming, extremely comfortable and a happy place for a holiday.
Thank you Christine for your kind words. We are really glad that you enjoyed your time here. It makes us happy when we receive positive feedback for ‘Appleleaf Cottage’ on here or elsewhere.
⭐Alison and Mark at Appleleaf Cottage⭐ Property Owner
Reviewed by ChristineJul 2021
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"Really nice cottage in a great location, the cottage had everything you needed and more, after you have been out all day it’s a great
Base for North York Moors and coast, then come back in and sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine, but a great cottage will use again."
Thank you so much for the for the review.
⭐Alison and Mark at Appleleaf Cottage⭐ Property Owner
Reviewed by PeterJun 2021
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"Good location easily accessible to local places within area."
Reviewed by ChristineSep 2020
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"The cottage was everything we wanted."
We would definitely book again.
Reviewed by MaryFeb 2020
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"Sometimes photographs mislead you sometimes, they were spot on, superb accommodation, great location, so much to do locally, very friendly people."
Very comfortable, main road outside the door but barely bothered us, access easy, loved it
Reviewed by RichardSep 2019
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"The location was fabulous and it was a wonderful feeling to open the cottage door and realise how accurate the description had been."
Totally loved every minute.
Reviewed by KarenSep 2019
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"We have just returned from a weeks stay at Appleleaf cottage."
Lovely location to visit many places of interest. Steam train from Pickering to Whitby, Thirsk to the James Herriot museum, York where we used the park and ride facility which is so useful,Robin hoods bay, Goathland and Malton. Pickering it’s self is a lovely little market town with lots of places to eat. Beautiful weather all week to, Lovely break.
Reviewed by NicolaSep 2019
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"Had a lovely stay in Appleleaf Cottage."
Very nicely furnished and decorated, and well equipped - everything you could need for a great stay. Alison was very helpful both prior to our arrival and during our stay. Was spotlessly clean with a lovely welcome pack of wine, milk a biscuits - a lovely touch. Lots of communication prior to our arrival with excellent directions. A lovely cottage in a great location, just a short walk into the town centre where there are a good selection of shops and pubs. Would highly recommend Appleleaf Cottage, everything you could need for a great stay. Would not hesitate in staying again.
Reviewed by StephenAug 2019
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"We had a lovely short holiday in the cottage."
It is within walking distance (10 min walk) from two large supermarkets and the town centre and the town is very well placed to explore the North York Moors. The cottage is clean, well furnished, with all kitchen utensils you may want to use, including a cafetiere and two fans. It is a small cottage and I understand why the owners won't put 4 chairs in the kitchen as they would get in the way. With the lovely hot weather, we had breakfast and dinner 'al fresco' in the back garden. It is a patio with a rockery, but is surrounded with an ivy hedge and there is a feeling of peace. I really enjoyed sitting there and watching the swifts go past and the sparrows chirp. The kids really loved the cottage.
We had a circular walk from Goathland to Beck Hole and a detour to Thomason Foss. We didn't get the steam train, but waited at the station to see it arrive and depart from Goathland. We visited the lovely Beck Isle museum, full of interesting things. Pickering town is well worth a visit, with the beck and shops. We also spent a day at Thornton-le-Dale. The last day we relocated to Filey as it was too hot!
Reviewed by AfricaJul 2019
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"A fantastic cottage, clean, cosy and very welcoming."
The little touches left for us on arrival by the owners were really appreciated. Ideal location for exploring the Yorkshire moors and within walking distance of local amenities, restaurants and the train station. An excellent weeks holiday!
Reviewed by LeeJul 2019
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"Amazing cottage."
We had a very comfortable stay, Well equipped. The owners were very helpful and went the extra mile to ensure our stay was everything we hoped for. Excellent location close to amenities. The bottle of wine upon arrival was a lovely touch.
Thank you Alison and Mark. We will definitely be returning.
Reviewed by SaraJun 2019
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"The accommodation was all that we hoped it would be and had everything we needed; comfortable and cosy."
Reviewed by EvelynMay 2019
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"We had a wonderful time but think it is important that the second bedroom is shown to be 2 single beds which cannot be put together."
The owner was very accomodating and easy to contact.
The place was lovely and warm with a nice log effect fire.
Reviewed by StephenFeb 2019
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"Great communication from Alison leading up to the stay and afterwards."
Lovely cosy cottage, exactly as described with great facilities. We used the cottage with two young children (a 4 year old and 11 month old) and it was perfect. Fantastic location being only a 5 min walk from town.
Reviewed by JamesFeb 2019
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"Lovely,comfortable cottage."
Parking space at the back is great as the cottage is right on the main road. The owners got in touch to see if everything was ok and if we needed anything we just had to ask, we didn't need to. Pickering is a great location and not far to drive to the coast. Robin Hoods Bay is well worth a visit. This was a last minute weekend away and would definitely recommend Appleleaf to friends and family.
Reviewed by JulieJan 2019
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"We found this cottage to be excellent for our needs."
Very clean and cosy. There is everything you need. Good position for exploring the local area. The parking space at the end of the garden is a bonus not often available with cottages. Pickering is a very pleasant town with all the amenities we required.
York and Whitby are in easy traveling distance. We used the excellent Park and Ride service to avoid any car parking issues. Enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return next year.
Reviewed by AlanAug 2018
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"Cottage was lovely."
Was abit disappointed to find that there was no iron or ironing board when you are staying somewhere for a week I wouldn't of expected to have to buy an iron while we were away.
Also there was no hoover so we could only use a dustpan and brush to pick up things.
Just felt for the money paid and having a washing machine we would of expected a iron and ironing board.
Nice to have a bottle of wine left for us. Overall enjoyed our stay and visiting the surrounding areas.
Reviewed by GemmaAug 2018
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"All round excellent cottage that perfectly matched the description."
Would 100% recommend Sykes Cottages and Appleleaf again.
Reviewed by PhilMay 2018
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"Perfect location ,beautiful cottage"
Reviewed by GailMay 2018
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"This is a delightful, cosy little cottage situated on the main street of Pickering."
The decoration and furnishings have been designed by a person with flair in this area. The cottage is scrupulously clean, and well equipped. There is a dedicated parking place at the rear of this listed building, which was originally a farm workers' dwelling. The communication by owners Mark and Alison was excellent. The property is within walking distance of Pickering town centre and the North York Moors Railway. There are also many other attractions close by (Scarborough, Whitby, York, Castle Howard, Flamingo Land Zoo) I would have no hesitation in returning to this property
Reviewed by MichaelApr 2018
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"The cottage is lovely."
Elderly, very young children, or people with poor mobility should be aware that the bathroom is on the ground floor, and the stairs are steep. The cottage is only a pavements width from the very busy A170 and you do have very loud road noise.
Having said all that we managed and had a great week. Hosts very helpful, great communications, and a bottle of wine to welcome us. Lovely neighbours.
Reviewed by GarryApr 2018
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"The cottage description should state that the bathroom is on the ground floor."
It should also be clear that although it sleeps 4 persons there is only dining/ table seating for 2.
Reviewed by SallyApr 2018
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"Really lovely cottage finished to a very high standard with lovely period features."
Lots of nice extras (we were left wine, coffee, tea, biscuits and milk) and only a short walk to Pickering centre for the NYMR and shops etc. Highly recommend and would definitely return.
Reviewed by SarahDec 2017