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Michaelmass Cottage

(Ref. 1085226)

Castleton, North York Moors National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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Sykes rating

  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • cottage (24)
  • lovely (13)
  • location (11)
  • great (10)
  • stay (9)
  • need (8)

25 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a fantastic week here."

    Great location for walks from the door out to Westerdale, Botton, Fryupdale and Danby. We found the cottage comfortable, beautifully decorated, well equipped kitchen, lovely shower, smart TV and thoughtful renovation - the sockets for charging, lights etc are just where you need them, very rare in a cottage! We're both 5' 4" tall so the heights and spaces were OK, its a cottage... Enjoyed the bakers 2 mins away and the mobile fish and chip van. The owner was quick to respond when we had a question. We would definitely stay again- thank-you!

    Hi Angela. Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I am so pleased that you enjoyed our cottage . Please let me know if you decide you would like to visit us again xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0★Aug 2026

  • "Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cozy cottage."

    We had a lovely time exploring around Yorkshire and the lovely village. We had fish and chips from the van on Tuesday and a lovely meal at the local pub.

    Reviewed by Angela5.0★Mar 2026

  • "This charming and cosy little cottage provided an ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors and coastline."

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Michaelmass cottage.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0★Dec 2025

  • "Very nice and cosy cottage!"

    Reviewed by Esther5.0★Nov 2025

  • "This is a lovely cosy cottage in a great location."

    ..so convenient to travel to places around the N York moors. I found the mattress on the main bed rather hard so it needed an extra mattress topper to be comfortable. More hangers needed in wardrobe. Apart from that everything was good.

    Hi Jan. Thank you so much for the feedback. Sorry about delayed response. We’ve been on an extended holiday (finally ). I wanted to let you know that I have ordered a mattress topper for the double bed and extra coat hangers. I hadn’t realised we’d got so low on them. Thank you so much for mentioning it. I hope you stay with us again. Hilary Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jan4.0★Sep 2025

  • "Lovely little cottage, emphasis on the little!"

    For two taller people we did find this pretty little cottage a little on the smaller side for us, but otherwise everything else was great. Clean, tidy and everything needed available. We did have to remove the duvet as found it too much along with heating going on at 6am but these are all personal preferences and no reflection on the property itself. It’s a great location for access to some great places, especially if you’re an English heritage member. We also loved the views and the free roaming sheep in the village. Neighbour was friendly and helpful for visiting local places. All in all a lovely little spot!

    Thank you Louise for your feedback. I’m so pleased you liked our little cottage. Hilary Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Sep 2025

  • "This was the most beautiful cottage with all the amenities we could ever need."

    Picturesque and practical. I loved everything about it.

    Thank you, Kirsty, for your feedback. We really appreciate it. It would be nice to see you back again sometime soon. Hilary Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Very comfortable and well equipped cottage."

    Ideally located for exploring the moors and the Yorkshire coastline. Very friendly local people. Most enjoyable holiday.

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to seeing you again in the future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Roger5.0★May 2025

  • "Limited outside space but the cottage matched if not surpassed expectations."

    Thoroughly enjoyable stay aided by good weather. The Co-op, the train service, the local 2 pubs all added to the enjoyment. Our reason for choosing Michaelmass Cottage was its proximity to Danby Castle Barns where we were attending a wedding ceremony. However the 7 days spent at the cottage was an absolute bonus.

    Reviewed by Carole5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Lovely property and great area."

    Fantastic stay. Cottage had everything you could want or need.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Had a lovely time at the cottage, although I had to cut my stay short, Cottage was first class,"

    Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Lovely cosy cottage, for us though a little too small."

    Nice village with pub(s) and relatively good stocked Co-op (open almost all hours). Easy access to numerous walks on the moors and surrounding.

    Reviewed by Dave3.0★Sep 2024

  • "Wonderful, cozy, well equipped and tastefully decorated cottage."

    Super comfy beds and even a small outdoor space. Great location for exploring the North moors, the village has two great pubs and a well stocked Co-op. I would highly recommend Michaelmas cottage for a cozy getaway!

    Reviewed by Bekky5.0★May 2024

  • "When leaving the property I stripped the bed."

    The pillow and mattress protectors were badly stained (not by us!). Very disappointing as the cleaner lady was outside and when I mentioned it she said she had noticed it when she made the bed up for our arrival!

    Thank you for your feedback. It is very important to us. I sincerely apologise and want to assure the guest, and any future guests, that this will not happen again. Our standards of cleanliness are normally very high, so we will be taking extra care from now on. We want all our guests to have a great holiday experience. Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leroy4.0★Jul 2023

  • "This is a delightful cottage , cosy , warm and characterful ."

    It has been renovated and maintained to a high standard and the decor and furnishings very much suit the property . Everything that we needed was there plus a lot more besides . It is homely and comfortable and we were very sad when our stay was over . The property is well positioned to visit other lovely towns villages and various attractions. We would love to return .

    Thank you so much for the great feedback Robert. We look forward to seeing you again!! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a very good location, all the places you need to visit are easily accessible, very good."

    Reviewed by Gail4.0★Sep 2022

  • "Lovely cottage - great location (loads of walks from the door), very comfortable and very well equipped for the size."

    Only comment, you need to make sure at the kitchen window can be opened - otherwise the kitchen is going to deteriorate very quickly with damp, which would be real shame. Also could have some information on more local amenities - the mobile fish and chip van (arrived Tues & Fri evening just at the top of the street) and the cafe in Botton Village (Camphill Community) made a good walk.

    Reviewed by Sue4.0★Sep 2022

  • "A beautifully presented cottage with everything you might need, such attention to detail."

    A very picturesque location and so peaceful with many lovely walks without having to go far.

    Reviewed by Anne5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Very compact, but beautifully finished and presented."

    We had no complaints about its cleanliness when we arrived but when we did our farewell clean through there were a couple of points that made us wonder whether the cleaner is assiduous as should be, so marked it down a bit. It's so easy to clean it would be tempting to skimp. It was a warm week, without being brilliantly sunny like most of England. Nevertheless the central heating, which was programmed to be on, made the cottage too warm at night and we turned it off. The cottage info sheet correctly informs bin collection is on Monday, but the blue recycling bin was not collected that day. When is it collected? This should be added to info.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cottage. We now have a new cleaner for the property. Regarding your comment about the bins, the blue bin and green bin collections alternate weekly, but following your feedback we will add some more information explaining this. We hope to see you again soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter4.0★Jul 2022

  • "This is a beautiful cottage for a couple."

    It has been lovingly restored by the owners who provided slippers for us to use indoors. The location is in a picturesque part of the Yorkshire Moors and is a great base to explore further afield.

    Reviewed by Linda4.0★May 2022

  • "We particularly enjoyed this cottage because of the obvious care and attention the owners had given to ensure that guests enjoyed their stay to the full."

    The property was so enjoyable because of its unique decor and had a quirkiness that was very endearing.

    Reviewed by Hugh5.0★Apr 2022

  • "Beautifully renovated cottage, providing everything you might need for a great stay."

    The location is excellent for visiting the magnificent North Yorkshire Moors, especially if you are a keen walker.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Mar 2022

  • "Stunning cottage in a stunning location."

    Could not fought the cottage. Beautifully presented, clean, very comfy with everything you would need. Local pub that did great food, local shop. Great place for walks, also near train station.

    Reviewed by Tanya5.0★Feb 2022

  • "Just lovely !"

    Immaculately clean and cost cottage. Perfect location for walking and biking, shops and pubs.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2021

  • "The cottage was perfect and decorated very tastefully."

    We had a bottle of wine and biscuits left for us , a thoughtful touch. It was situated in the lovely village of Castleton with great walks only a short drive away. There was a lovely neighbour . He was very knowledgable about the area and gave lots of useful information.

    Reviewed by Paula5.0★Oct 2021

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, x 1 single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Electric central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • On-street parking
  • Small garden with gravel and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: The steps leading up to the first-floor are steep, please take care

The property

Tucked away in the idyllic village of Castleton in North Yorkshire, this traditional stone-built cottage is in a superb location within the North York Moors National Park.

Michaelmass Cottage has easy access to amenities.

It is an ideal dwelling for a couple who are looking for a peaceful getaway.

Park on the road, directly outside the property.

You can unload your bags and relax. The sitting room, which has a dining area, is beamed with shutters at the windows.

It is quaint and inviting, here you can look forward to a log burning stove and curling up on the sofa in front of your favourite film on the Smart TV.

Rustle up tasty home-cooked meals in the well-equipped galley style kitchen, which includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, and a dishwasher for keeping your space tidy. There are two beautifully presented bedrooms.

The larger is a double with feature wall, fireplace, and chest of drawers.

The second is a snug single bedroom, sitting quietly at the rear of the property. There is a secluded area outside for you to sit and relax with a glass of wine.

Across the road is the ‘old man’s park’ with benches in the sun and views up Danby Dale.

You might have to share it with the sheep who love to graze there! Exploring the village and surrounding area is a delight.

You will discover a good selection of pubs and traditional inns to sample local ales and locally soured food.

Treat yourself to a scrumptious pub lunch after a day’s walking.

The Eskdale is a lovely restaurant, right next to the station, serving excellent food and wines.

The Down Arms, directly around the corner, serves traditional pub food and has a great atmosphere. Around the corner and up the High Street is a well-stocked Co-op where you can buy basic supplies, logs and sticks.

There is a delightful tearoom on the High Street.

The train station offers easy access to the surrounding villages and the old fishing town of Whitby. If you enjoy hiking, Castleton is a perfect location, it being the start of The Esk Valley Walk.

This is a fabulous long distance linear walk, which can be done in five stages, using the train or the car.

All the details are in the cottage. Nearby you will find Danby Lodge, The Moors National Park Centre, where you can pick up information on hundreds of local destinations.

The staff are very helpful.

There are a series of scenic walks from there.

Just ask the helpful visitor centre staff and they will point you in the right direction.

Their well-stocked gift shop is definitely worth a visit.

Promising an unforgettable trip to North Yorkshire, choose Michaelmass Cottage.

Where you’ll be staying

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CASTLETON

Guisborough 9 miles; Pickering 19 miles; Whitby 18 miles.

The picturesque village of Castleton nestles in the beautiful Esk Valley, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this bustling village offers superb amenities including two pubs, both serving great food, a convenience store, deli & tea rooms. There is a railway station serving the Esk Valley and Whitby, which also links with the steam line to the attractive market town of Pickering. The Camphill Village Trust community of Botton is nearby, with its craft workshops and shops selling home produced food, craft items and books. The historic city of York is just over an hour away, and the coastal towns and villages of Whitby, Staithes, Robin Hood's Bay and Sandsend with its lovely beach, are within easy driving distance, and well worth a visit.

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