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Characterful, spacious 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of the North York Moors

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Castleton, England
  • The Moors National Park Centre
    4 min drive
  • Danby Castle
    5 min drive
  • North York Moors National Park
    10 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    57 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.

Characterful, spacious 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of the North York Moors

Whinchat Cottage is a delightful 200 year old stone built cottage in Castleton which is in the stunning North York Moors national park and has a Co-op, 2 pubs and a tea room. The cottage is roomy having originally been 2 cottages and at one time was Police House for the area and still retains the original police cell (which is now the boiler room) complete with the Victorian cell door.
The cottage is full of character and charm with and has been refurbished to a high standard and is extremely comfortable and cosy. Every care has been taken to ensure that this cottage has everything you might need for an enjoyable and relaxing break. Downstairs the living room is cosy with beamed ceilings and a log burning stove, there is a sunny and elegant dining room with hand painted furniture and a meticulously equipped kitchen. Outside is a courtyard patio with cottage garden flower beds which is delightfully sunny and sheltered in the summer. Upstairs sleeps 6 plus 1 small child and again every consideration for comfort has been taken. The the bedrooms are thickly carpeted, the mattresses are new and are excellent quality and all adult bed linen is 100% Egyptian cotton.
Castleton is an excellent location for exploring the beautiful North York Moors, it has more amenities than most of the moorland villages having a Co-op and 2 pubs. The walking from here is superb and the Esk Valley Walk starts at Castleton. Days out to local attractions such as Whitby, The Moors Centre and the North York Moors steam railway are all within a 20 minute drive. Whinchat Cottage is at the east end of the village, close to the village amenities with views of The Howe from the front door and south facing windows.

Ground floor:
Step to entrance.
Hallway.
Living Room with wood burner, beams and digital TV/DVD player.
Dining Room with wood burner and beams.
Well equipped Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, electric cooker and hob, toaster and kettle.
Boiler/Boot room with original Victorian cell door and barred window.
Cloakroom leading to downstairs bathroom with W/C, sink and washing machine.
Outside 4 steps leading to courtyard with flower beds, patio furniture and barbecue.
First floor:
Bedroom 1, with adult sized bunk beds, each with full sized single mattress. Note children under 7 are not permitted to sleep in top bunk.
Bedroom 2, with double bed.
Bedroom 3, large room with King Sized bed and childs bed/cot.
Bathroom with W/C, sink and walk in shower.

General:
Wood pellet central heating, initial supply of logs, electricity, bed linen, towels and WiFi included.
cot and high chair.
No smoking.
Free WiFi
One well behaved dog welcome.
On street parking.
Friday changeover
Check in time 3pm check out 10am on day of departure
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to The Moors National Park Centre. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from The Moors National Park Centre and a few minutes from Danby Castle
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whitby cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 are allowed
  • Maximum 1 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
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 and a first aid kit
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.

Characterful, spacious 3 bedroom cottage in the heart of the North York Moors Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage and so convenient
We fell in love with the cottage from the time we first entered - to find everything needed to make tea and biscuits, and a vase of flowers in the kitchen (and the unique feature - the cell door and barred windows on the old police cell!) The cottage had plenty of space and was very comfortable and well fitted - comfortable beds and linen, plenty of towels, well equipped kitchen and everything nice and clean.The heating system was of a type I had not previously encoutered, burning wood pellets, but the comprehensive instructions in the house guide made this easy to use and it worked perfectly. Add to this an ideal location for exploring the moors (and the local pubs and co-op), and this is a cottage I would love to return to another year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
A clean, comfortable, warm and cosy place to stay - felt like home from home Perfectly located for exploring the area. Kitchen very well-equipped, has everything you could possibly need. Beds incredibly comfortable with beautiful linen. Hosts incredibly helpful and responded immediately to any queries. Even the residents of Castleton couldn't have been more friendly and helpful! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
We had a great week staying in this beautiful, characterful cottage. Brilliant location for touring the North Yorkshire Moors. We sampled many local pubs for meals and they were all great also had the most delicious butty from a shop called The Greedy Pig in Whitby, well worth searching out and visiting if you’re in the area. There is a small shop almost opposite the cottage called, Off The Scale which sells various quirky things and utterly delicious home baked cakes and savouries, a definite must visit while you’re there. The cottage was clean, well equipped with comfy furniture and especially comfortable mattresses. Fantastic stay we will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yorkshire
Had a brilliant stay in Castleton. Property was just perfect for the 6 of us. Visited lots of different places. The neighbour Jan told us about lots of places to see etc. Everyone was so friendly 😁
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Lovely cottage. Very comfortable, quirky and cosy. The owners were great and offered prompt advice when we had a query abiut the heating system. Castleton is beautiful and has some lovely walks. The food at the local pub was delicious and staff very friendly. We recommend the Sunday lunch. The train to Whitby was a bargain and went through glorious countryside. We've never seen so many pheasants and rabbits! Staithes was lovely too. Sadly the weather was mostly cold and wet - very unseasonable for last week in April. We will be back - with warmer clothes! One minor thing a bigger, smarter tv would have been welcome during the inclement weather. Thank you for a lovely break.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm cottage in a cold December
The cottage is really warm and comfortable, very well equipped, and located on the main street of the village so handy for pub and the few shops. It has comfortable beds and sofa and logburners for those feeling the chill. The area is beautiful and the coast is a short drive away. Walks from the village were not so plentiful being mainly on quiet roads. Overall recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Castleton met all our expectations - a great cosy cottage with everything you would need.
The cottage was well maintained and had all we needed for a great stay. Perhaps it would have helped to know that not all phones can get a signal here, the village has no bus services so you have to have a car and 'feeding' the eco friendly heating is quite heavy work. But once you get used to being 'remote' it is wonderful being in the quiet beautiful north york moors.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
This is the second time we have stayed in this property, and not surprised to say it is still good. Well equipped and clean, and Castleton is so central to many great places to visit. We will recommend to our children who are all walkers and of course we will be returning D and B
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cottage
An amazing cottage. Exactly as described and more. Have stayed in a number of holiday lets before but never stayed in one that is so well equipped. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage in a fantastic part of North Yorkshire
We had a brilliant stay, the cottage was extremely comfortable, with everything we needed. Beautiful courtyard full of flowers was a wonderful place for morning coffee, and after a long day of walking the moors or fossils finding on the coast we slept like logs in the comfortable beds!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
I stayed here with my family recently and had a lovely time. The house is charming, full of character, very comfortable beds, well maintained and had everything we needed. The village has a Co-op and tea rooms and the local pub has a very friendly welcome with a beautiful view from the beer garden. The house is in a great location, perfect for exploring the stunning countryside and only a short drive to Whitby, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise K., Nottingham,

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent choice of location and cottage
We have just returned from a weeks holiday at this beautiful quirky cottage. The cottage was equipped with all items needed and was like a home from home. We found some quiet beaches within 20 minutes drive which were thoroughly approved by us all with the added bonus of free parking and toilets..ideal location to explore all normal tourist areas including Runswick Bay, Staithes, Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors. The local village coop has basic supplies which is an added bonus along with the local pub across the road from it which does fantastic meals reasonably priced, however early booking is essential. Great communication from Pippa the owner and the one issue we had was promptly dealt with, would highly recommend this dwelling and would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D., north lincs

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, wonderful property .
We would like to thank all for our wonderful stay at Castleton. The cottage was above and beyond what we expected. Spacious and clean, very well equipped. Furnished well, such lovely decor, felt like a real treat. The enclosed courtyard garden just perfect in the sun most of the time. We couldn’t have asked for more. The village was lovely and quiet, local pubs for meals both great, tea room warm and welcoming. Local co-op within 2 mins walk. We will defiantly be back . Thank you x

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Base for Exploring
Stayed here for a week and found it the ideal location to explore the North Yorkshire Moors. The cottage is a real home from home and every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable especially under the Covid restrictions. The cottage is quirky with lovely features and very comfortable beds. The village has a Co-op, two pubs, a tea room and deli all which we tried with great success. Saltburn is worth visiting along with Staithes and Runswick Bay. Whitby is very busy especially at weekends but fish & chips at Trenchers is a must. The food at The Downe Arms in Castleton is amazing with very large portions but they supply you with a box to take leftovers home. We also joined in the Quiz which they have on a Thursday night which was fun. Plenty to do in the area and the scenery and Yorshire villages are stunning. Highly recommend this cottage and thank you to the owners Pippa & Stephen for making our stay so comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week away
Lovely appointed very clean cottage in pleasant village with lots of walks from the door, also Good access to wonderful beaches at Runswick, Sandsend and Whitby. Would love to stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have wanted more
We stayed in October, the cottage was superb as was the location. We are keen walkers and the little Tea room walks book that was left in the cottage became the basis for all our exploring without the need of a car. The cottage was cosy and well equipped with the friendly local pub, Co-op and deli nearby we had everything we needed. Looking forward to being able to return again although must stop recommending it to all our friends so there is availability!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in lovely area
We had a week long stay and the cottage was excellent. Everything we needed was there. Village is lovely with great pubs and lots to do near by. We will definitely be back at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
Fantastic stay in a perfect cottage. Very clean and very well furnished /decorated with everything you could need. Lots of great walks and things to do nearby. Highly recommended all round
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heike D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Moor Holiday
The house is outstanding in its atmosphere and equipment. Every room is decorated to perfection to make You feel comfortable in a very high standard. Even the courtyard is so inviting with all the flowers and a nice sitting place for lots of meals in the sun and cuppas. The landlady Pippa was more than friendly and helpful in every way. The Yorkshire Moor countryside around is just magic. This will definitely be our next summer holiday home again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022