The Old Coach House

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Reviews

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 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.
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Mrs Stogden September 2018

“Clean and functional is how we would rate this property.”

Unfortunately, there were several issues which spoilt it for us. Firstly the integrated fridge had broken, so a replacement had been put on top of the work surface! The en suite to the main bedroom had a bath with a shower overhead however, the shower screen was broken. When placing books in the bedside cabinet the handle came off in my hand, a crude attempt to repair it hadn't worked. The lighting throughout the property was inadequate, with the lighting in the en suite like twilight. The double bed was very firm and totally uncomfortable for me, we would have tried the twin bedded room except only one bed was made up and there was no clean bedding available for the other bed. We very nearly returned home after just three nights but battled though and came home a day early.

Many thanks for voicing your grievances regarding this property, unfortunately, due to the size of Syke's portfolio of properties, we can't visit every property on a weekly basis. That said, your words have given us cause for concern with our standards at this property and we are now investigating the matters raised. Sykes owner relations
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 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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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

“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.

Features

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

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!

Accommodation

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.

Amenities

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. Much of its charm comes from its complicated shape - a fascinating jumble of streams and paths and pretty houses with an attractive village green which still has its wooden stocks and a market cross. The village offers a selection of shops, pubs and tea rooms. The nearby market town of Pickering offers a good range of amenities and the famous North York Moors Steam Railway. There are broad fields above and below the village and views to the south across the Vale of Pickering, whilst to the north is the Forestry Commission's Dalby Forest, with several excellent nature trails to be enjoyed. Further afield, but within driving distance, are the east coast and the city of York.