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Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Middlesbrough, ENG
  • Guisborough Forest
    6 min drive
  • Cooplands
    1 min walk
  • Great Ayton Station
    17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    37 min drive

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SMYTHY COTTAGE SLEEPING 6<br>ADJOINING THE FOX COVERT PUB YARM S/C. B&B QUIRKY !!

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Breakfast available
3.0 out of 5, (2)
The price is €273
for 1 cottage
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan
SMYTHY COTTAGE SLEEPING 6<br>ADJOINING THE FOX COVERT PUB YARM S/C. B&B QUIRKY !!

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.

Welcome to The Old Forge; our 4* holiday cottage dating back to 1840 and located in the village of Great Ayton in beautiful North Yorkshire.

Enjoying a delightful riverside location with views across fields, The Old Forge offers excellent accommodation with an ideal setting to enjoy tranquil countryside surroundings, the great outdoors, local cafés, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance.

Many walks start from the front door and take in wonderful scenery.

On the edge of the North York Moors National Park, the village was home to Captain Cook and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Explore the North Yorkshire coast including Saltburn and Whitby.

In addition to shops, pub, restaurant and take-away all within 100 yards, Great Ayton offers tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket club and football field.

A great place to enjoy a holiday or short break – families, individuals, children, pets all welcome! We hope to see you soon.

(Please note the neighbouring property to The Old Forge has access though our driveway).
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Roseberry Topping. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 minutes by car from Guisborough Forest and 7 minutes from Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Middlesbrough cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Alex Fawcett

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
Great stay, property was just as described, extremely clean and comfortable. Host was always helpful and contactable and assisted with a last minute request for a late check out, thanks again 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term getaway
This was our second time staying at this property and we were not disappointed. The house is spacious, clean and the kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom was a highlight with the kids with a tv and jacuzzi bath which was well used after a days walking. The location of the property was perfect and the village is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay
The property was clean and beautifully appointed. The location was excellent being so close to the town and some picturesque walks. We loved the cafes and especially the butcher's pork pies!! The host was responsive and ensured we had everything we needed. We hope one day to come back and stay again. Thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal House and Location
We stayed over the Bank Holiday weekend with family that included various ages from 39 to 82, the house was perfect and accessible to all. It was very clean and the facilities were as listed. The house was in a great location in Great Ayton nearby nice pubs and restaurants. I can only mention the Roya Oak for the fantastic food and service and also the Stone Quarry pub for its service, ambience and cost. All in all this was a fantastic weekend in a great house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 3 Night stay
Just returned today from the cottage, which was spotless, well equipped and in a lovely location. The whirlpool bath and tv in the upstairs bathroom was fantastic and the teenagers enjoyed the xbox. Hope to return sometime in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pampa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting Family
This was a perfect location to visit our family. We live in the US. It had all the amenities needed. The shops nearby were convenient. Cozy cottage.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memory Lane trip
Having lived in the area some time ago, this was a trip down memory lane for us. We met the very helpful Anna on arrival, who manages the cottage with one of her brothers. This character cottage is lovely and perfectly situated alongside the waterfall within easy reach of a number of village shops, pubs, cafes and eating places. It is a great place if you enjoy long (and short) countryside walks - we even managed a beach walk from Marske to Saltburn. We would be very happy to book the cottage again. The amenities Hot Tub I would describe as a single spa or whirlpool bath in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
House was great, as listed. Bunk room downstairs is quite small. Lovely spot by the river, the sweet/ice cream shop across the road was perfect for the kids, the butcher's round the corner does amazing pies. Enjoyed walks up Roseberry Topping and the Wain Stones
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Just wanted to say a massive thank you. This property was perfect, the local village had everything we needed and more. Everyone was really friendly. We will be looking to book again, longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Great village, lovely cottage enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ayton
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot in idyllic village
We visited from Australia and planned to see family and friends in the local area. Gt Ayton is easily accessible from the main highways and offered the facilities that we required, eateries and shopping, with an historic vibe that few other places can offer. The Old Forge is central with parking facilities. The house is large and could have slept 6 people easily. Two bathrooms made life easy. Kitchen was large and well set-up. A few basic provisions would be a nice touch for future guests. The garden next to the stream was a stunning spot to have breakfast and entertain visitors. We have stayed in several ABBs on this journey and this place was our favourite. We would definitely book again if we are back soon. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in an amazing location.
The cottage was very cosy and had plenty of room. The location by the weir was lovely and relaxing and only about 100 metres from the village shops and restaurants. Great Ayton has an amazing amount of facilities for a village it's size. Maybe as its also a bit of a tourist destination and ideal centre for walkers and cyclists. The communication with Alex was excellent and very helpful. Overall, this is a great place to stay for a family group.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house in an excellent location
Check in went very smoothly, and the house had everything we needed for an extended stay. Location is perfect - right next to the river, and a short walk to many excellent restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely area with lots of walks and everything you need in great ayton itself .
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old forge cottage
The cottage was in a good village location a shop pub butchers and bakers everything you could ask for the cottage was clean and spacious we all had lovely time
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great spot to be able to walk to several shops and restaurants, as well as being able to listen to the flow age.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Viv K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverside gem
Lovely stay at this Riverside cottage. Great location. 4th bedroom bunk beds which were unsuitable for our infants and too small for our adults (over 6ft). However one couple had cancelled so we were OK.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice short break
Great location, 59 yards from pubs cafes shops. Easy to park 2 cars. Xbox kept boys happy, Netflix film nights. Nice walk up the local hill and trips to the seaside runswick, saltburn and Whitby.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shoshana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
great family holiday, with all we needed to keep every one happy included in the house.
Thank you! a holiday that will be treasured forever!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Value for money but could do with some decor updates and extremely noisy floor boards fixed as only one bathroom in main sleeping area upstairs so every body woken. Functional and well equipped, larger double beds and better fitting sheets on singles would improve comfort but overall a pleasant stay with 5 adults and 2 kids. Nice picnic and barbecue garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, loved the property
Perfect fit for our family. Only issue was no dryer. Overall great experience would rent again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in a quiet, convenient village location
We loved our stay in Great Ayton and highly recommend a stay at The Old Forge. The house is towards the end of a private road, south facing at the front, overlooking the river and small public park. However, the leafed bushes round the front garden make it private. The step by the double lounge doors is quite a sun trap in the afternoon - we took camping chairs to sit out there. We managed to park two large cars at the front fairly easily (recommend reversing through the gate) as long as you are tucked in by the fence and wall, to allow driving access to the neighbour's garage. There was also parking nearby off the high street, even during a bank Holiday weekend. The accommodation is spacious with a downstairs shower room and wc off the front door hallway hall. The upstairs bathroom is fabulous and you can watch TV whilst relaxing in the jacuzzi bath! The three upstairs bedrooms are all doubles. The downstairs bunk bedroom off the rear of the lounge is small and dark, but we only had one teenager sleeping in this, so it was fine for him. The kitchen could do with lightening up as the dark worktop, red carpet and dark table & chairs make the room seem gloomy even on a sunny day, especially as the lounge is quite light. The property is well equipped with extra touches like toilet roll, hand wash, washing up liquid etc. It could perhaps do with a few more knives and thicker curtains in two of the bedrooms. The location of the property is great, away from the hustle and bustle of vehicles and people on the main road but within a minute's walk of most of Great Ayton's amenities including the Co-op, Coupland bakery, coffee shops, three takeaways, post office, pub etc. Suggitts selling homemade vanilla ice cream and sweets is at the end of the private road of the property. More facilities are available in nearby Stokesley or Guisborough. Everything relating to Captain Cook in the village is within walking distance. We walked up to Captain Cook's monument from the village and there is also a nice circular walk through the fields and back through Great Ayton, starting on the other side of the weir. We saw owls, bats and a bird of prey at dusk in one of the fields. Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Whitby etc are within easy driving distance and a hike up Roseberry Topping is definitely worth it on a clear day, for the amazing all round far-reaching views. Overall a great place to stay for both young and old.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding gettaway
This cottage worked out well for us as we celebrated a family wedding nearby. It is in a scenic spot and well placed in the village - so easy to go for a coffee, a short walk, or pick up a few bits at the mini supermarket. The refurbed bathroom with tv was a big hit! Bring your own wood for the fire if you want it (and you will in the winter as it is fab!) as it wasn't provided and not for sale in village. We were able to buy some next day elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a beautiful location
Perfect sized house, has everything we needed. Bathroom is amazing! Location is beautiful and so much to explore. Small minor things, raidator in one bedroom didnt work and in another the window didnt shut fully, got a little chilly in those rooms! Tv in bathroom wouldnt connect to any apps other than youtube. Not enough dining chairs to all sit round the table together. Kids loved the house for the boardgames and xbox! Would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021