The Old Coach House

Rating
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

48 Customer Review(s)

Mr Storf
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. ...

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.

- Mr Storf, August 2020
Mr Dodson 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.

- Mr Dodson, July 2020
Mr Fisher 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.

- Mr Fisher, August 2019
Mr Gomm 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

- Mr Gomm, July 2019
Mrs Brookes 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.

- Mrs Brookes, July 2019
Mrs Heath 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 .”

- Mrs Heath, June 2019
Mrs Callaghan 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.

- Mrs Callaghan, October 2018
Mr Singleton 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.

- Mr Singleton, August 2018
Mr Yates 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.

- Mr Yates, August 2018
Mr Smith 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.

- Mr Smith, May 2018
Ann F September 2015

“Potential for being so much better”

The cottage is very spacious and the area is lovely. The actual cottage has so much more potential. The rooms were big but the beds were small and bedding skimpy. The towels were thin and worn. The amount of crockery and cutlery was not overly generous e.g.. no potato masher. The water pressure was the worst problem. In the bathroom of the 2nd bedroom if two people used the toilet after each other as they might before going to bed or in the morning the toilet did not have enough water to flush the second time. The bath took 10 minutes to fill to a couple of inches. A bit of money spent could make it so much better.

- Ann F, September 2015
Mrs Haycock 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.

- Mrs Haycock, August 2014
Mrs Ruleman June 2014

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

- Mrs Ruleman, June 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2013

“Brilliant spacious atmospheric cottage”

This is a lovely cottage, extremely well renovated by the friendly owner. The village is a good base for loads of excellent walks and is itself worth spending time in - not to speak of the nearby forest walks, stately homes, gardens, and other places of interest.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
Mr Newell 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.

- Mr Newell, August 2013
Mr Young August 2013

“Stunning barn conversion.”

Helpful owner. Lovely village and local walks.

- Mr Young, August 2013
Mr Reed June 2013

“Very comfortable cottage.”

Well placed for exploring the area.

- Mr Reed, June 2013
Mr Sheppee May 2013

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

- Mr Sheppee, May 2013
Mr Christmas September 2012

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

- Mr Christmas, September 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2012

“We love This place!”

This lovely cottage is really comfortable and ideal for less abled people as it is all on one level. All rooms are nicely decorated and plenty of towels provided in the bathrooms. There is parking and also a small seating area outside where you can catch the sun. We have been here before and would return. It is in a quite location a short distance from the village centre (which can get quite busy) and so its peaceful and not on a main road. I dont want to make it sound too good otherwise I will not find a free week next year to book again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
Miss Bruce 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.

- Miss Bruce, August 2012
Mrs Ruleman July 2012

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

- Mrs Ruleman, July 2012
Mr Totty June 2012

“A comfortable cottage in a convenient location.”

- Mr Totty, June 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2011

“Spacious, relaxing, great location and warm welcome”

The welcome was friendly and relaxed. The converted barn was very spacious and the beds really comfortable. We had everything we needed (except that we forgot to bring towels and had to buy some). Apart from needing a new set of saucepans, the barn was well equipped. The furniture and some utensils are a bit old fashioned, but this added to the charm. The location was absolutely fabulous, just a roll on your bike downhill to Thornton-le-Dale, really close to the Dalby Forest and easy traveling distance to the dramatic North Yorkshire Moors and stunning coastline. A fantastic place to stay for an action packed family holiday. We would love to come back.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2011
Mr Harding June 2011

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

- Mr Harding, June 2011
Mr White 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.

- Mr White, May 2011
Mr Ruleman May 2011

“The peace and quiet of the location.”

- Mr Ruleman, May 2011
ElsieP September 2010

“Very enjoyable stay”

We enjoyed our stay in Thornton-le-Dale. The area was very quiet. The cottage was clean and tidy, very fresh looking. All was comfy, beds, settees, etc.

- ElsieP, September 2010
Mr Fawcett 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.

- Mr Fawcett, September 2010
Mrs Pearson July 2010

“Very quiet location.”

- Mrs Pearson, July 2010
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2009

“Very relaxing comfortable and welcoming place to stay”

We really enjoyed our stay at the property Ref 1754 at Thornton le Dale. It was very relaxing and comfortable. The only problem we had was my mother being disabled she had a problem going up and down the step to and from the kitchen. The bedrooms were very comfortable and peaceful. We found Thornton le Hole very pretty and laidback and would deffinatly return. We would recomend this property to anybody who would like a base to stay while traveling the North York Moors and surrounding area.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2009

“Great place to stay”

A very immaculate 2 bedroom property everything is of the highest standard a credit to the owner. Thornton-le-Dale is very picturesque village and is an ideal place to tour the West Yorkshire Moors only 2 miles from Pickering and well worth a steam train ride across the Moors is also nicely position for visiting Scarborough Filey Briddlinton and the coast we would not hesitate in returning in later years.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2009
Mrs West September 2009

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

- Mrs West, September 2009
Mrs Ashman 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.

- Mrs Ashman, August 2009
Mr Twiss 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.

- Mr Twiss, August 2009
Mr Thorndyke July 2009

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

- Mr Thorndyke, July 2009
Mrs Morgan 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.

- Mrs Morgan, May 2009
Mrs Simpson April 2009

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

- Mrs Simpson, April 2009
Mr Hill June 2008

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

- Mr Hill, June 2008
Mr Rogers June 2008

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

- Mr Rogers, June 2008
Mrs Peck 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.

- Mrs Peck, September 2007
Mrs Hays July 2007

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

- Mrs Hays, July 2007
Mrs Radcliffe April 2007

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

- Mrs Radcliffe, April 2007
Mrs Stott November 2006

“A very good place in good locality.”

- Mrs Stott, November 2006
Mr Sellick October 2006

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

- Mr Sellick, October 2006
Mr Goulding 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.

- Mr Goulding, October 2006
Mrs Mott September 2006

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

- Mrs Mott, September 2006
Miss Pearson 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.

- Miss Pearson, July 2006
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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

“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.”

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

“Disappointed with a couple of things.”

“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 .”