The Old Coach House

2.9★

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

Reviews

44 Customer Review(s)

Simon
August 2021

“There was quite a strong smell of damp throughout the cottage (masked initially by flowers and plug-ins) and have to agree with a previous reviewer that the kitchen cupboards smelt musty and were poorly equipped.”

I think the whole place could do with a refresh, starting with the bathrooms. Also, whilst I sympathize with the aesthetic, I really do think the cottage would benefit from some modern furniture, especially in the bedrooms.

I think the whole place could do with a refresh, starting with the bathrooms. Also, whilst I sympathize with the aesthetic, I really do think the cottage would benefit from some modern furniture, especially in the bedrooms.

- Simon, August 2021
Joan August 2021

“Everything in the cottage was very old and dirty.”

The bedding was disgusting,the quilts should have been white but were brown and solid. The towels even smelt and had bleach stains on them. The kitchen cupboards smelt as did the wardrobes an drawers. There wasn't much in the way of kitchen equipment, the one and only oven tray was only fit for the bin.The dials on the cooker had all worn off so it was difficult to use. There was no proper shower, only a hose from the taps which might have been ok if the tiles weren't cracked and broken which led to water on the floor which by the way was carpeted.The bed was very uncomfortable and old but due to the state of the rest of the cottage we were frightened to examine too closely as we had to sleep in it anyway. There's no way this should be a holiday let.

- Joan, August 2021

I am terribly sorry to learn that the stay at our property did not match up to your expectations. With respect to the leak, this has all been sorted since noticing your feedback. Had you made me aware at the time, I would have been more than happy to address this right away. We have had bookings in prior and after your stay but cannot determine any sort of smell that you have mentioned. Thank you for taking the time to let me know of your thoughts, your feedback has been taken onboard. Best wishes, The owner of The Old Coach House. Sykes owner relations
Denise June 2021

“Our second time at the old coach house and just as enjoyable.”

Lots of space and in a lovely private position. The village itself has some lovely little shops and a great antique centre . Lots of walks to explore and places to visit especially Pickering and the north York moors railway. Would certainly go again.

- Denise, June 2021
Mark August 2020

“This is a lovely, spacious cottage in an excellent location.”

It was lovely to be greeted with fresh flowers. The sitting area was very comfortable and cosy. We found the mattresses to be very comfortable to sleep on. The general cleanliness of the cottage was very good. We feel there are some issues which could be improved: The pillows provided were not comfortable and on closer inspection they were very dirty and stained. The duvet in the master bedroom was also old and in need of being replaced. The wardrobes and drawers in the rooms are not suitable for putting clothes in as they smell musty and made clothes smell musty too. There is a clothes line but it is located where the pigeons assemble and therefore the line is covered in bird poo. Plus it is in the shaded area and we feel it would be more useful to have a clothes horse which could be placed indoors or outdoors when the sun is shining. There were clear instructions how to use the top stove but we would have also liked instructions how to use the oven as the markings on the knobs are worn.

- Mark, August 2020
Andrew July 2020

“Hi we had a lovely stay at The Old Coach House, the building was lovely, inside is in need of updating the curtains are very old and need replacing, the bathrooms need revamping and it would benefit from a shower over the bath in the twin room.”

The bedroom furniture drawers smelt musty so we could not put our clothes in them. The beds very very comfy. The property is described as having a garden but it does not it has a graveled courtyard. (It would also be nice if there was a greeting pack of milk tea/coffee and sugar) even if there was a small charge for it.

- Andrew, July 2020
Mark August 2019

“This was a large, spacious property in a good location with ample parking.”

It was also warm and had plenty of hot water. However we were disappointed with a number of things. The cottage was tidy but not particularly clean. On arrival, the kitchen table was dirty and the grill pan hadn't been washed. The fridges were both smelly with one having mould along the door seal. The old furniture had a fusty smell and so we didn't hang our clothes in the wardrobes. The bathroom in the main bedroom was also smelly, with a damp carpet, peeling walls and damaged shower screen. We had hoped to cook several meals but were unable to do so due to the oven and hob not any having numbers or symbols alongside the knobs. After a heavy downpour the roof also leaked (in the kitchen). Very disappointing accommodation.

- Mark, August 2019
Ann July 2019

“Disappointed with a couple of things.”

In the bathroom adjoining the double bedroom, there was no hand rails and no towel rails on which to dry the towels. Also the floor of this bathroom got very wet when using the shower due to high pressure. The other twin bedroom had no hand rails in the bathroom either. We also had an issue with having no TV for a couple of days. I did contact the owner who said there wasn't a signal due to hot weather !! Some of the crockery in the kitchen was chipped. On the night that it rained we also had a leak in the kitchen ceiling/roof. Puddle on kitchen floor in the morning. Otherwise everything else was fine. It was clean and comfortable.

- Ann, July 2019
Keith July 2019

“Nice cottage, could do with extra light in bathrooms, especially for shaving, ...”

Nice cottage, could do with extra light in bathrooms, especially for shaving, also as it sleeps four just having four plates and bowls is not enough and a couple more pots and pans would be good

- Keith, July 2019
Christine June 2019

“Cottage was lovely and comfy , owner met us with key , fresh flowers which was a nice touch , lovely area to stay in , overall everything and more we needed in cottage had a great week .”

- Christine, June 2019
Karen October 2018

“The Old Coach House is set in a quiet lane a 10 minute walk from the centre of picturesque Thornton - le - Dale.”

The coach house has been renovated to a high standard, is clean and comfortably furnished. The only negative was that the ensuite bath room attached to the room with the double bed is in need of redecorating as the pain is peeling from the walls. The shower screen requires repair/fixing which the vendor informed us about on arrival. Also the lightening in this room is very poor and my elderly parents struggled to know whether the lights were on or off.

- Karen, October 2018
Luke August 2018

“We felt that although the setting was lovely and overall the accomadtion was comfortable.”

It was missing some items in the kitchen such as a measuring jug and scales. The lighting in both bathrooms was close to inadequate. For example the lighting in the double room en suite meant it was difficult the shave. The paint is flaking off the walls in the bathroom which I expect is due to damp. The toliet in the twin room wasn't very stable.

- Luke, August 2018
A R August 2018

“The booking itself and everything thereafter in terms of admin was handled very well and the property was as described.”

We were aware there was no wi-fi and accepted that situation. However, we do feel that nowadays all properties should have wi-fi if it is practical to install a phone line as it would have been here. Quite apart from being able to keep in touch while away should one wish to do so, it also makes it easy to research places to visit, check opening times and so on. Admittedly there was a good 3G signal but one of our party had reason to want to use online banking and using the public system isn't ideal. We would have been happy to have paid a little extra to have had the facility. We were also slightly surprised that there was no visitors book. The comments of previous visitors can, in our experience, be very helpful sometimes in terms of recommendations of places to go, places to eat and so on. These comments aren't, I stress, intended as any criticism but simply as suggestions as to how the experience of visitors to the property might be enhanced.

- A R, August 2018
Martin May 2018

“A beautiful, spacious holiday home.”

Lovely position on the edge of the village. Plenty of walks and great meals in the two pubs in the village. Peaceful and quiet with no one to bother you. Would definitely go back.

- Martin, May 2018
Lorraine August 2014

“The Coach House was much bigger than we thought and the village was an easy walk in and very nice.”

Collecting the key was very straight forward. A very enjoyable stay.

- Lorraine, August 2014
Janice June 2014

“Have stayed here many times and have always enjoyed it.”

- Janice, June 2014
Mr Young August 2013

“Stunning barn conversion.”

Helpful owner. Lovely village and local walks.

- Mr Young, August 2013
Paul August 2013

“The conversion of the barn is excellent and the pictures on the website did not do justice to the size of the property.”

The living area which incorporates the lounge, dining area and kitchen is massive, and the two double bedrooms are big too. Thornton le Dale is a lovely area to make as a holiday base.

- Paul, August 2013
Paul June 2013

“Very comfortable cottage.”

Well placed for exploring the area.

- Paul, June 2013
Paul May 2013

“The cottage was very well situated in the village and also in relation to the area we were visiting.”

- Paul, May 2013
James September 2012

“The location was central to our needs and was in peaceful surroundings, just what we like.”

- James, September 2012
Rachael August 2012

“Lovely cottage in a pretty rural village with lots to do in the surrounding area.”

Limited mobile phone reception meant we could really get away from it all. We've already recommended to friends and family.

- Rachael, August 2012
Janice July 2012

“We really enjoy staying at this property as we have stayed there several times.”

- Janice, July 2012
Alastair June 2012

“A comfortable cottage in a convenient location.”

- Alastair, June 2012
Robert June 2011

“The location proved a good base for us to explore the area and the local facilities were very good.”

- Robert, June 2011
Rod May 2011

“Access to lots of places of interest.”

Village had all necessary facilities. Cottage good standard - since our guest were in their 80s single floor very useful.

- Rod, May 2011
Paul May 2011

“The peace and quiet of the location.”

- Paul, May 2011
David September 2010

“This property is ideally located in a quiet road in the pretty village of Thornton-le-dale with plenty to do within a 20 mile radius.”

We found it a very relaxing place to stay and thoroughly enjoyed the week we had there.

- David, September 2010
Elsie July 2010

“Very quiet location.”

- Elsie, July 2010
Abigail September 2009

“A spacious well-equipped place to stay in a lovely village.”

- Abigail, September 2009
Gerald August 2009

“Spacious accommodation not too far from the lovely village of Thornton le Dale.”

Plenty of lovely places to visit within the area. Appreciated sufficient off road parking.

- Gerald, August 2009
Carol August 2009

“It was a lovely barn conversation in a beautiful village, with lots of character.”

Fantastic area for touring the coast and moors. Thoroughly enjoyed our trip on the North York Moors Railway.

- Carol, August 2009
Derrick July 2009

“Very comfortable cottage and the village was very pleasant and a good base for exploring the area.”

- Derrick, July 2009
Barbara May 2009

“The property was ideal for three of us.”

The situation was ideal for the village and an excellent base for touring the area. We would like to return some time.

- Barbara, May 2009
Elaine April 2009

“Good area for families with young children, plenty to do and see and there were lovely places to eat that welcome children.”

- Elaine, April 2009
Trevor June 2008

“The Old Coach House is located in a quiet backwater of Thornton-le-Dale and provided ideal accommodation for our party”

- Trevor, June 2008
Kenneth June 2008

“The property was excellent and a credit to the owners.”

- Kenneth, June 2008
Colleen September 2007

“We had a great weeks holiday.”

The accommodation was excellent, very comfortable and plenty of space. Ideal for 2 families sharing. The Old Coach House is in a beautiful village down a very quiet lane, with everything near that you may need. Good eating places, and the coast not too far away.

- Colleen, September 2007
Susan July 2007

“Great location, plenty to do in the area and the village is nice.”

- Susan, July 2007
Loraine April 2007

“The area in which the cottage was situated and the closeness of many attractions.”

- Loraine, April 2007
Marion November 2006

“A very good place in good locality.”

- Marion, November 2006
Dave October 2006

“Thornton Le Dale is a lovely village, and the cottage was very comfortable.”

- Dave, October 2006
Raymond October 2006

“The Old Coach house is located in a nice quiet position with plenty of room for 2 cars to park under the cover.”

The cottage was really spacious with two good size on suite bedrooms. As for Thornton Le Dale, what a beautiful picturesque village with everthing on hand that you could wish for.

- Raymond, October 2006
Laura September 2006

“Lots of places to visit within easy driving distance.”

- Laura, September 2006
Janet July 2006

“Cottage was very well situated in an attractive village with lots to do in the area.”

It is spacious and well equipped and on a quiet road.

- Janet, July 2006

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About the property

A delightful, stone-built, detached barn conversion, set in a peaceful location in the picturesque village of Thornton-le-Dale, 2 miles from Pickering.

Decorated and equipped to a high standard, the property offers spacious and comfortable accommodation which has been carefully renovated to retain much of the original charm and character, boasting vaulted ceilings, beautiful exposed beams and a superb open plan living area.

The village square, with its gift shops, scrumptious tea rooms and bistros is within easy walking distance, and the pretty stream running through offers an idyllic setting for tranquil walks.

An excellent base for exploring the nearby market towns and the North York Moors, with the seaside resort of Scarborough just 16 miles away and excellent mountain biking in Dalby Forest, The Old Coach House has something to please everyone!

Summary

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite (bath with shower over, basin and WC), 1 x twin with en-suite (bath, basin and WC)
Large, well-equipped, fitted kitchen with dining area
Spacious sitting room with electric living flame-effect stove
Note: The kitchen and twin bedroom are each accessed via 2-3 shallow steps.
Gas central heating with electric stove in sitting room
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD player with iPod dock, cassette/radio
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Secure bike storage
Gravelled area with garden furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pubs 1 mile.

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About the location

THORNTON-LE-DALE

Pickering 3 miles; Scarborough 16 miles; York 25 miles.

The beautiful village of Thornton-le-Dale lies just two miles to the east of Pickering within The North York Moors National Park and the Dalby Forest. This is an idyllic location at the head of a beautiful valley and is a walkers, bikers and nature lovers paradise. Scarborough and Whitby are 13 and 20 miles away and offer all the amenities and facilities of two of the country's best coastal resorts. York and Castle Howard are about an hours drive away and offer all the history and culture that any holiday would need. The neighbouring market towns of Pickering, Malton, Kirbymoorside and Helmsley are great destinations and are the hubs for many summer festivals and shows. The National Park and Coastline offer many opportunities for a great day out. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep with miles of open moor to wander through.

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Reviews

“There was quite a strong smell of damp throughout the cottage (masked initially by flowers and plug-ins) and have to agree with a previous reviewer that the kitchen cupboards smelt musty and were poorly equipped.”

“Everything in the cottage was very old and dirty.”

“Our second time at the old coach house and just as enjoyable.”

“This is a lovely, spacious cottage in an excellent location.”

“Hi we had a lovely stay at The Old Coach House, the building was lovely, inside is in need of updating the curtains are very old and need replacing, the bathrooms need revamping and it would benefit from a shower over the bath in the twin room.”

“This was a large, spacious property in a good location with ample parking.”

“Disappointed with a couple of things.”

“Nice cottage, could do with extra light in bathrooms, especially for shaving, ...”

“Cottage was lovely and comfy , owner met us with key , fresh flowers which was a nice touch , lovely area to stay in , overall everything and more we needed in cottage had a great week .”