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Delightful North York Moors Cottage, glorious views, open fires, good internet.

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8146 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire
  • Gillies Jones Glass
    3 min walk
  • Rosedale Abbey
    4 min walk
  • North York Moors National Park
    10 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    78 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful North York Moors Cottage, glorious views, open fires, good internet.

Appledore Cottage is a lovely end of terrace cottage with a large garden, plenty of parking and glorious views over the surrounding hills. The cottage is very comfortable, well maintained and very well equipped (including, despite its rural location, free high speed Wi-Fi internet). Appledore is light and airy by day and cosy in the evenings. There is a large, slate floored, kitchen living room with sofas, television and a wood burning stove at one end with fitted oak units at the other and a circular dining table, dishwasher, oven, fridge and freezer and washing machine. The kitchen living room has recently been extended to give more seating space and wonderful views to the hills and great access to the garden - it is a truly wonderful place to sit and view the glorious countryside. Also on the ground floor is a very cosy sitting room with open fire, a downstairs twin bedroom and a shower room with a good powerful shower. The downstairs has underfloor heating. There is easy access to the large garden and a lovely sheltered patio for al fresco dining. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms and one twin bedded room. All the beds are of a very high quality and the bathroom has a lovely large bath. The cottage has fast free internet Wi-Fi.

Appledore Cottage is set in the small hamlet of Thorgill. It is at the end of a no through road which makes it very peaceful but not isolated. The cottage has lovely views of the surrounding hills and countryside and has a large garden with plenty of space for sitting out or playing. There are wonderful walks from the house of varying distance and challenge and relaxing in the garden on a summer's day is an absolute joy with the babbling stream to be heard over the adjacent field. There are maps in the cottage which you are welcome to use and we provide plenty of local tourist information. Rosedale is a wonderful valley in which to walk and for those who want to walk further Farndale, Hutton le Hole and Lastingham and all within reach on foot.

The nearby village of Rosedale Abbey has two pubs, which both serve meals, and two small shops both with tea rooms. Both shops have basic provisions and one sells newspapers and has internet access. There is a lovely walk from the cottage to the village. There is also a small golf course at the end of the lane and there is horse riding available locally. There is good shopping at the local market towns of Kirkbymoorside and Pickering which both have a weekly market. There is a swimming pool and leisure centres at Pickering. One of the leisure centres has tennis courts. There are plenty of good food serving pubs and restaurants nearby. Whitby, Scarborough and the North Yorkshire coast are within easy reach as are York, Castle Howard, Flamingoland theme park and zoo, the North York Moors Steam Railway, Goathland and Heartbeat country and the Danby Moors Centre. The Yorkshire Moors National Park is full of lovely villages with great pubs, fantastic walks, wonderful streams and a host of idyllic spots to relax and unwind.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Gillies Jones Glass. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Gillies Jones Glass and 4 minutes by foot from Rosedale Abbey
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pickering cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

David and Emma Glover

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1571.5 sq ft (146 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Delightful North York Moors Cottage, glorious views, open fires, good internet. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The cottage was exactly as per the listing. We found it convenient for our hiking endeavours, lots of space, great views, well equipped, a great pub in the village, and had no complaints from any of our 4-some. An especially fun addition was overlapping with the owners, David and Emma, who joined us for dinner at the pub the night of our arrival, and, in addition to being charming dinner guests, added to the local info that was already available in the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cottage with a large garden, good scenic views and is very well stock. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s all good
We had a two week stay in Appledore Cottage in July. It was perfect. The cottage had everything we needed and is really comfortable - best we’ve stayed in and David is a lovely host. Great walks from Thorgill and loads to do in the national park. Superb pubs - too numerous to mention - The Postgate stands out for food and experience and The Blacksmiths for beer (both on walking routes). Use the NYM website and the booklet in the cottage. Stupendous cake at The Abbey Tearooms (Rosedale Abbey) and The Old School House (Grosmont). Can’t recommend highly enough and will definitely be back. Enjoy!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful stay
We had a great time at the cottage, David was super helpful and on Whatsapp for anything we needed. The location is pretty rural but you are about 1.2 miles from the small village and pubs. Lots of walks nearby. We arranged our Tesco shop to be delivered on arrival day as these is no decent shop in the near vicinity which made life easier. There was also basics in the cupboard eg seasoning / oil etc. The weather was pretty wet, so David rather helpfully turned the underfloor heating up to try and dry out our wet clothes / boots / dogs and children :-) One bit of feedback would be that we could have done with some towel rails to dry our towels after showering. As we were 2 families we very much kept our towels in our own rooms and the weather was miserable so hard to dry them out. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yorkshire Getaway
Roomy cottage at the end of a country lane in pretty valley. Ideal for walking and cycling. Log fires available if evenings are chilly and air sourced heat pump for wintry days. Pub and shop in nearby Rosedale. Ll you need is some decent weather for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely week
A very nice, comfortable property in a beautiful, peaceful location with a good walk to the pub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boo
Super
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carron R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Rosedale
We are 6 friends of a certain age who meet up once a year. This was a lovely cottage In beautiful surroundings. We all left feeling relaxed and ready to facel the next 12 months until next time. Thank you so much for opening up your beautiful home. Six go to Rosedale 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed holiday
Nice relaxing break, cottage lovely & peaceful good views all around. Owner was very helpful with any questions. Property had all the amenities required. Local pub & shop/tearooms in Rosedale very good. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H., Ludford, Lincolnshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally awesome
From booking to leaving, you couldn’t pick a single fault with the cottage. It was well clean, tidy and fabulously comfortable. It was one of the best well equipped cottages we’ve EVER stayed in and was very much like home from home. Simply perfect. The beds were comfortable and cosy and such an ideal cottage in every way. The grounds were beautiful and the location, well what more could you wish for. Breathtakingly beautiful and to wake up to see those views and hear the birds every morning, was medicine to everyone! The owner is so obliging and accommodating and a true perfect gentleman, nothing was a problem and answers your queries to perfection! The hardest part was leaving as the cottage really holds you and has such a loving atmosphere! The village is so close by and again, so beautiful. We know the area so well, and to us, it’s the best cottage in the area by far! Thank you for a truly fabulous stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage in the heart of the North yorks moors
Wonderfully peaceful location near Rosedale Abbey. Great local walks with plenty of super pubs, once you can drag yourself away from such a comfortable and well equipped cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

FIONA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and quiet well equipped cottage
Lovely situation especially for walking. We arranged online supermarket delivery and bought extras from Rosedale shop 10 mins drive away. Also supermarket at Kirbymoorside 25 mins drive. Fresh eggs 2 mins walk away ! House very well equipped, we ate in every night, 6 adults, plenty of room at the table and comfy seating. Lovely patio area outside. Few house quirky bits but if you follow hosts instructions, all good, for example keep topping up the bath and you get a deep hot bath ! Never ran out of hot water, heating came on one evening and very efficient. Garden not completely fenced off from next door so maybe a problem with a dog, but ours stays close by so not an issue. Good area for muddy boots and coats. Highly recommend this house , Communication with owner excellent. Definitely give 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Cottage
Appledore Cottage is, quite simply, one of the loveliest places we’ve ever rented for a holiday and we’ve rented a lot all over the country and abroad. The fact that it’s obviously a much loved family place shines from every corner of the cottage and adds hugely to its charm. It’s incredibly comfortable, envelopes you in a sense of familiarity from the moment you walk through the door and has everything you could possibly need for a really special, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. There are fabulous walks all over the Moors from the front door (on footpaths), amazing wildlife, a number of great pubs to walk to for delicious lunches and above all really, really welcoming people. It’s also very quiet and away from but easily in reach of, on foot, of Rosedale Abbey. When we arrived, the only sounds were a cuckoo and several curlew calling, the noise of the brook and the sheep on the hill above the cottage - our idea of bliss.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet.
Loved it at this house.more rural than we expected.but so peaceful.lovely walks all round.pubs and restaurants quite near.everyone we saw was friendly.house clean and warm.every thing we needed.massive big bath.upstairs and shower downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Holiday
Lovely location, accommodation was superb and very well equiped perfect base from which to explore the national park and coast. We had a great holiday just exactly what we all needed, I particularly enjoyed walking around Rosedale following the 8 mile long ironwoks railway route. Many thanks, Rob
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grove party
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the world and thank you very much David for our arrival package Your cottage was delightful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Beautiful place, stunning views, quite remote, but suited us. Well equipped cottage, and David and Sarah are great to communicate with. So efficent. Hope to go back one day x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway to the moors
This spacious and comfortable house was the perfect base for relaxing in and using as a base for exploring the local countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with great views and lovey location
The cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. Great location with lots of walks and mountain bike tracks, We enjoyed our stay and would stay again to cover more of the moors that we didn't cover this time. The only improvement I would suggest is the fact that there is only one shower. With only two bathrooms, in the cottage and one shower it can make it quite a struggle when there are 8 guests. The upstairs bath would be better with a full shower over to help with this, the plug didn't fit very well either. However this is a small thing and didn't effect our holiday, just a suggestion for improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Outstanding stay
Appledore Cottage played a big part in our enjoyment of our week which was for a special family gathering. Its spaciousness with two living rooms, the quality of the fittings and furnishings , the excellent equipment (including free internet) and heating (open fires and central heating) and not least the delightful garden all made for a very comfortable and relaxing time. (Our dog enjoyed it, too, in this dog friendly place!) We admired all the work which had gone into restoring and extending what had been a dilapidated old cottage, and turning it into first class accommodation. I personally feel grateful to anyone with the enterprise and energy to save one of the old Moors houses. The setting of the cottage is delightful in a beautiful and tranquil valley with fine views and with access to many great walks - within Rosedale and beyond to the daffodils of Farndale and the pleasures of the Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge. We all look forward to staying at Appledore Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This cottage was much bigger than it looks and beautifully but practically appointed and maintained.
This stunning and peaceful location was just what we needed for our whole family. With 2 lounge spaces, everyone could relax in the way they needed too, with space for our granddaughter to play on the floor. The kitchen is well designed and easy to work in without being cut off from everyone else, and helpful touches like having a few ice-cream tubs and clip boxes made taking a picnic out easy without using foil and film. A week was not long enough to really explore the area as there's so much to do. Highlights were a long walk around the valley and a day on the steam railway from Pickering.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

anthony h., Charlotte NC USA

Heaven on Earth
After a long flight from Atlanta and drive from Manchester airport we were embraced by the peaceful valley of Rosedale and the cottage of Appledore on a warm summer evening as we drove into Rosedale Abbey and then down the farm road to Thorgill. It is remote enough to escape the noise of the world and see and hear God's creation all around but close enough that within a half hour by car, all of Yorkshire's treasures are soon within reach. It has been a long time since we escaped the television, which was available but low on our priorities but we had no need for the world news. The cottage was a perfect location and had everything we needed, including washer and dryer, and that long lost treasure in the USA, the washing line. The garden in the rear was used by our grandkids to play games and the hills behind the house were great for short hikes. We shopped at Aldi's in Pickering, just a short drive away. Whitby was our favorite visit but Robin Hood's Bay, Saltburn, Ampleforth, Rievaulx and many other locations were also on our list. Another treasure was worship on Sunday at St Mary's, Lastingham, where we were welcomed as though we were Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding by the friendly and helpful members. Would I recommend this location? You are darned right I would as an American would say. I am a Yorkshire born and bred and it was good to be home with my US and UK family. We had a lovely dinner at the Lions Inn on a Heathclifffe type Sunday with the wind whistling and rain falling, where many of our UK family members gathered to meet us.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

A wonderful cottage in a great setting
We are just back from 2 weeks at Appledore Cottage and had a wonderful time. The cottage has a well stocked kitchen - we like to cook, even on holiday - and plenty of space with two living rooms, each with it's own TV. The garden is large with plenty of space for any children/dogs to let off steam and there is a lovely patio area accessible from both living rooms. There is no need to get into the car every day to go walking as there are several walks which you can do from the door. Food shopping in Rosedale Abbey is limited but we ordered on-line from Tesco before arrival. We didn't go to Graze on The Green in Rosedale Abbey, but apparently the owner is a trained pastry chef and it came highly recommended by a local. The neighbours are very friendly and dogs seem to be welcome in The North York Moors, so no need to eat outside or leave the dog in the car.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carole C.

Perfect cottage in beautiful Rosedale
A truly lovely place to enjoy a holiday. Every need is catered for in this extremely well appointed and tasteful cottage.-from everyday essentials and comforts inside or out in such a peaceful setting in Rosedale. The cottage is so homely , welcoming and with such attention to detail. Plenty of choice for visits in car ,walking in stunning moorland or just relaxing . In fact whatever the weather we had no problems with activities. Our family of varying ages and interests enjoyed everything here -from walks, beach, excellent restaurants or just enjoying this unspoilt interesting area in and around the cottage . Highly recommended for comfort and care .Thank you for a lovely family holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Roger T.

Cottage was all it was supposed to be!
Cottage had everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Very comfortable with wonderfully views and the centre for great walks and interesting places to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017