St. Mary's Mission Room

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes

Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

35 Customer Review(s)

“St Mary's Mission Room initially felt uninviting and lacking feeling (most likely due to the open plan layout) but I must say after a couple of days it felt like home, a real pleasure to return to after some long walks.”

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The facilities were excellent, the showers a delight compared to some properties we have rented. The cooker hood cause me some amusement as two in my party assaulted it a few times with their heads, it was no problem to me with my "normal" height. The beds were firm and comfortable with no complaints there but it depends on what you are used to of course. It would be good to have private parking for 2 cars but in all honesty the street parking wasn't an issue. Would we return again - I would certainly say yes as we have unfinished walks to do in the area.

- Mr Pace, November 2019
“Had a brilliant time in this cottage ,everything you could ever need is here .”

Only downside was the local pub was closed all weekend and the rest of the week which was a shame

- Mrs Maw, October 2019
“The rug in the lounge area is very matted and dusty.”

A coffee table instead would work better and be more appealing. The windows and sills need a proper clean, there were a lot dead bugs and cobwebs. Having to strip the beds and take all linen downstairs before we left was not an inconvenience however we did find this a little odd as you wouldn't be expected to do this when paying to stay in a hotel or, any cottages that we have stayed in before. Some plates and bowls were a little greasy and needed to be re-washed before use. WiFi available but very intermittent. The garden was excellent for our small dog and safe and enclosed. The underfloor heating is very good. The kitchen is very good and finished to a high standard. There were plenty of towels including separate ones for dogs which is a great idea. Location good, lovely local walks through the village. Parking was no problem and we could park opposite the house at all times.

- Mrs Bolton, October 2019
“Very well resourced house and lovely village”

- Mr Mcmorrow, September 2019
“The property itself is great.”

Location is perfect for heading out to the coast, Moors and inland towards Pickering. The village is very quaint, picturesque and friendly. It’s quiet and has that Yorkshire feel to it. The accommodation is well set out, plenty of room and largely comfortable. The enclosed garden was ideal for the dog with a huge lawn to play ball with! A few issues, but must point out may well be down to personal comfort! The mattresses were quite hard which led to a few nights of uncomfortable sleep and the WiFi very slow at times (likely the remote location). Overall a great property, great location and if the two issues were resolved, I would definitely return.

- Mr Shaw, September 2019
“Lovely open plan cottage in an excellent pretty village location.”

Superb for dogs as large enclosed garden and a running stream to paddle in outside the front door. Three toilets was a boon. Dog friendly pub, the Grapes, only a short walk away and offered a friendly welcome and lovely Sunday roast. Thornton-Le Dale is nearby and well worth a visit as it is a beautiful and scenic North Yorkshire village with local shops and pubs. Owner was helpful and all arrangements excellent. We had a lovely stay.

- Mr Vines, September 2019
“The holiday cotttage was very comfortable and a good base for exploring North Yorkshire.”

- Mrs Johns, August 2019
“We had a lovely week in Ebberston and enjoyed our accommodation very much, a fab garden to sit out and our dog woody enjoyed it too.”

It would have been nice to have some milk left in the fridge for a cup of tea when we arrived as there is no shop in the village. The cottage is very well equipped throughout and everything is of the highest quality. A lovely base to enjoy Yorkshire.

- Mrs Robinson, June 2019
“Great modern holiday accommodation, comfortable and relaxing environment, close to lots of things to do and see.”

- Mrs Carney, May 2019
“This was our fourth visit to St Mary's and as always we enjoyed our stay immensely.”

Beautiful house, fabulous village, well placed for visiting both coastal and countryside locations. We hope to stay again.

- Mrs Hughes, April 2019
“A stunning property in the loveliest of villages, perfect for exploring the Dales.”

Beautifully finished property with everything we needed for a comfortable long weekend stay, the garden was great for the kids to run around in and the park in the village is amazing for little ones. The interior of the property was lovely and had a well stocked kitchen which is great if your like us and love cooking. We went on a lovely warm weekend so didn’t need the log fire but I bet it would be lovely and cosy on a cold stay. We will definitely be back again as loved the area and house a lot. Thanks

- Miss Palmer, March 2019
“We really enjoyed our stay and the property was excellent and ideally located ...”

We really enjoyed our stay and the property was excellent and ideally located for exploring the area with our daughter and granddaughters

- Mr Parkinson, February 2019
“A very nice place with a good sized garden for pets.”

Nice features and cosy feel on an evening.

- Mr Holden, February 2019
“A lovely cosy cottage.”

Well appointed and spacious. Open plan downstairs meant we could all be together all the time.

- Mrs Hellewell, January 2019
“We spent a few days over the New Year period here and this cottage was perfect for what we wanted.”

Firstly, the property itself was like taking your home with you, kitted out with everything you could possibly need, very spacious, really well maintained, clean, and good wifi which was crucial for the kids! Literally everything has been thought of. As a base it was also fantastic, situated in a lovely village we were a minute away from fantastic walks in every direction and then jump in the car it is based close to the excellent Dalby Forest in one direction and a short drive the other way to the coast to Scarborough or Filey. Overall a huge thumbs up from us.

- Mr Hairsine, December 2018
“Well equipped beautiful luxury cottage, great location, great walking in beautiful countryside or coast loved it”

- Mrs France-gorton, November 2018
“Beautiful home and lovely village.”

Well equipt. Warm and cozy. Frequent bus service from village so can leave car. Pub walkable but no shop in village - need to drive. Had lovely warm and cozy time as log burner great.

- Mrs Milton, October 2018
“Really comfortable and well equipped grade 2 listed accommodation in a quiet location.”

However conveniently placed for exploring the local area with but stops within 2 minutes walk serving both Pickering and Scarborough direction. There’s also an excellent pub in the village, 10 minutes walk away which serves quality food.

- Mrs Gilbey, October 2018
“This property is in a lovely location if you want to spend time both on the moors and at the coast”

- Mrs Mogford, August 2018
“Everything was lovely but there are no fans and the rooms were to hot.”

Didn't spoil anything tho

- Mrs Clayton, August 2018
“St. Mary’s Mission Room is a very special and lovely place to stay.”

Nice, modern and comfortabel designed. The upstairs floor is creaking so you have to step carefully otherwise everybody wakes up. We lovend the beauty of the Moors but also the City of York. A place to come back!

- Mrs Joosten, July 2018
“Lovely house, well maintained, quality appliances.”

Great base for seeing Yorkshire. Would certainly return and recommend to friends

- Mr Owens, July 2018
“Accommodation as description, a modern interior to a listed property.”

The owners were very helpful and welcoming. Elderly visitors found the furniture heavy and noisy to move, and the sash windows were split by the floor so once opened were too heavy to close.

- Mrs Strong, June 2018
“A beautiful setting and a lovely house, ideal for touring North Yorkshire.”

Everything you need provided, comfy beds and great facilities. Enclosed garden west facing and great for sitting enjoying evening sun and a glass of wine.

- Mr Mckellar, June 2018
“Our third visit to St Mary's Mission Room and as before we had a fabulous time.”

Beautiful accommodation, well equipped, lovely garden, ideally placed for visiting the Yorkshire coast and surrounding countryside.

- Mrs Hughes, May 2018
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We stayed here for a week with my parents and our young son. It was fantastic. Lovely building with lots of character that has been fantastically renovated. The garden was a great space to run about and the village is very picturesque and well located close to both Pickering and Scarborough. The owners had left flowers and a cake which was very welcoming and there was lots of useful information about the area provided. Unfortunately the weather for our visit wasn't great but we found lots to do in the area and the house was a really comfortable base for our trips out. The previous comment about parking being difficult is understandable - it is on street parking - but we had no difficulties in 7 days and this was during half term holidays when I imagine it is probably busier. One slight negative (and it is a minor quibble) is that it is a very noisy house. Upstairs is very creaky and noise spreads all through the house - we didn't have any problems but maybe a young child who is a light sleeper would struggle to get to sleep. All in all, a fantastic holiday in really excellent accommodation.

- robincrawshaw, June 2016
“beautiful character property in picturesque village with all a f”

A lovely property full of character. The village is so pretty with local artisan bakery Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Great food and very friendly in local pub. Cottage has everything you need as a family. A real home from home

- The Wallace Family, September 2013
“Superb 5 star accommodation”

From arrival we were greated with a homemade cake and fresh flowers! Property was perfect in every way. Really struggle to find a downside, if anything it would be no off street parking.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013
“Fantastic”

St Mary's mission was a beautiful building to stay in and the wood burning stove soom heated up the house. If you enjoy cooking the kitchen is very well laid out and creates a sociable atmosphere in which to prepare a meal for your family. I would recommend this cottage for a great get away.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2013
“Fabulous accommodation, great location”

We stayed here as a family of 5 at the end of August. A fantastic conversion from the original chapel has been undertaken extremely well and the finish of the accommodation is exceptional. The accommodation is very well laid out, with a fantastic kitchen/diner/lounge on the ground floor, with the kitchen being extremely well-equipped. The upstairs has three good-sized bedrooms and both the en-suite to the master bedroom and the family bathroom have been finished to a very high standard. The inclusion of freeview TV and a free broadband service were great extras that were valued by our children in particular. The location of the accommodation is perfect for anybody wishing to visit the North Yorkshire Moors, any of the great coastal resorts and the city of York. I'd recommend the property to anybody - families, friends or groups wanting somewhere comfortable and well-equipped to base themselves to explore the wide range of attractions that North Yorkshire has to offer.

- SteveB1664, October 2012
“First Class accomodation”

what a beautiful building. A lot of TLC has gone into this restoration ensuring that it keeps all of its character and charm amongst modern fittings. the village of Ebberston is lovely and tranquil and it is ideal for all of the East Coast resorts as well as the moors and surrounding villages. The Kitchen and bathrooms are really high spec and have to be seen to be fully appreciated. All in all a great place to stay and we will definately be having a return visit. ps Laura (aged 5) thought that the bunkbeds were fantastic!!

- The Dunwell family, April 2010
“Wonderful modern property in a quiet village”

We were 6 adults staying for the Pickering War weekend and really enjoyed our stay at this very sympathetically converted Sunday School. The only reason it hasn't got 5 stars is the 3rd bedroom which is incredibly small. It does sleep 2 adults in bunk beds and has a wardrobe, but no room for anything else, and certainly not enough room for 2 people to get dressed at the same time! We liked everything else about the property; it had plenty of room in the kitchen and living area for 6 adults. It has obviously only recently been converted and equiped, so everything is new and modern. We especially liked the wood burning stove! Ebberston is a pleasant, quiet village, only about 15 minutes drive from Pickering, and close to lots of other places of interest in the area. We would certainly use this property again

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
“An very good property in an excellent location for touring the M”

The accomodation is cleverly designed and well appointed. Only down sides were general cleanliness on arrival and that in parts some finishing was still required. Otherwise a great location for touring the surrounding countryside, and for the local pub (there is only one)up on the main road (The Grape)where we were made to feel like locals as we took full advantage of the excellent food and ales! Will probably return in the future.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
“A wonderful, character filled, retreat.”

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ebberston. A surprisingly spacious property, full of character with good quality fittings and well equipped kithen. We reported a couple of minor niggles that needed attention at end of our stay but nothing that spoiled our holiday and am convinced they would have been dealt with. The owners clearly love and take good care of the property. We wanted somewhere the children could study for exams yet within easy reach of places to visit when they wanted a break. It was perfect! It was in a quiet village location yet within easy reach of shops for groceries and places to visit such as Scarborough and Flamingo Land. Due to the location a car is essential and although parking was on the road it was never a problem, even with two cars. We loved sitting in the deep window sills to read and the internet was a huge bonus. It took a while to sort out as the instructions weren't very clear but the owner was very helpful in getting us online. Overall..... Brilliant! Would definitely recommend it and consider visiting again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
“lovely location and property”

This was a lovely cottage which had been restored to a really high standard. The village location and local park were great for our young children and it was within easy reach of the coast

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
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The property

A delightfully unique, stone-built, Grade II listed detached chapel conversion, situated on the main street, in the pretty village of Ebberston, just 6 miles from Pickering.

Lovingly renovated, and featured on BBC TV's Britain's Empty Homes series, this former Sunday school beautifully combines character features with modern amenities, offering open plan living with exposed timbers, pitched ceilings, limestone floors and a lovely garden, perfect for dining alfresco.

The village itself provides two excellent inns, whilst the nearby market town of Pickering offers a good range of shops, an historic castle and access to the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway.

The popular seaside resorts of Scarborough and Filey with their safe, sandy beaches are within easy driving distance, making this lovely property the ideal retreat for family and friends alike!

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunks
Bathroom with bath, shower over, twin basins and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburner in sitting area
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, DVD, radio/CD
Fuel, power & initial wood for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Highchair on request
Roadside parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden with garden furniture and BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 5 mins walk.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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EBBERSTON

Pickering 6 miles; Scarborough 10 miles.

The delightful village of Ebberston is situated on the edge of Dalby Forest, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 6 miles from Pickering and boasting a main street lined with pretty stone cottages and an excellent inn. The sound of running water can be heard from the stream which swiftly flows through the village down to the Derwent River at nearby Yedingham, whilst the surrounding area provides a good range of activities, including a horse riding centre, a 9 hole golf course, a children's playground and mountain biking for the more adventurous! Castle Howard and Dalby Forest both provide great walking and cycling opportunities for visitors of all abilities, whilst the lovely nearby market town of Pickering offers quaint shopping streets, an historic castle and access to the famous North York Moors Steam Railway. With the popular seaside towns of Scarborough and Filey, with their long, safe, sandy beaches and interesting tourist attractions within easy driving distance, this ideal location has plenty to offer all the family, at any time of year!

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