The Coach House, Apple Store Cottage & The Barn, Middleton Hall, Pickering, Yorkshire ,England (North York Moors, York, Whitby, Robin Hood\'s Bay, Helmsley, Abbeys of North Yorkshire. Dalby Forest, North York Moor Railway,)

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The Coach House, Apple Store Cottage & The Barn

The Coach House, Apple Store Cottage & The Barn, Middleton Hall, Pickering, Yorkshire, England

Noelle lives in the main house at the bottom of the garden, greets guests warmly and leaves fresh flowers and homemade cream teas for your arrival. Your delight in her cottages, so luxuriously turned out and so lovingly cared for, is assured. The Coach House and Apple Store are Georgian and listed, and both are filled with interesting antiques and quirky pieces to make you feel at home. Be charmed by oak beams and quarry-tiled floors, pretty textiles, soft carpets, thick towels, wood-burning stoves, heated flagstones (in the Coach House), harmonious colours, French touches and gorgeousness galore. The attention to detail is remarkable, from the lovely vintage coffee pots from Holland (Noelle's homeland) to the Thai massage and the babysitting - both on request. Each cottage has its secluded garden while the main grounds are vast, full of old and young trees, swathes of daffodils in spring, rabbits, badgers and chirruping wildlife. To crown it all, the village pub is a three-minute walk (a free bottle of wine accompanies your meal), the North Yorkshire Moors National Park surrounds you and Pickering, a charming market town, is of the shortest drives.

Winner of Yorkshire Tourism's White Rose Award for the best self-catering holiday in 2008 and Gold Award for Self-Catering Holiday of the Year 2009 from Enjoy England.

Special Notices

Posted: Tuesday, July 6, 2010

It's time to look for short breaks

It's time to be thinking about Autumn breaks and holidays. Dalby Forest is an increasing attraction for our visitors and the area is working hard to offer facilities and inspiration to walkers. We are surrounded by lovely countryside and plenty of stately homes and Ryedale has some fabulous food and dining possibilities. You may even like to do your Christmas shopping in good time! It doesn't have to be an expensive holiday though, as the only extras are your food and transport. All the cottages are fully equipped to make cooking a pleasure and many people are so content they are reluctant to explore their surroundings. Cottages are available from £405 for a 3 or 4 day break. 4 or 5 people. Economical! Ryedale and the Coast offers a huge range of opportunities with biking and walking becoming ever more popular. Excellent shops and eating to enjoy. Many like just to unwind and leave the exploring to others. Breaks start in October begining any night of the week by arrangemment. We are taking bookings for next year already. Christmas 2010 availability - Coach House £868 and the Barn £940 with Christmas tree and decorations and unexpected surprises. We managed a silver band one year. Pickering War Weekend is available for the Barn - 14th October weekend £595. Sleeps five. Secure off road parking. Large vehicles by arrangement.

This information has been provided by the owner or management of The Coach House, Apple Store Cottage & The Barn and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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The Coach House, Apple Store Cottage & The Barn

Contact: Noelle Thornton

Tel: 01751 472283
Sleeps: 2-6 per unit (15 in total)
Rooms: The Coach House (sleeps 4): 1 double with shower; 1 twin with bath/shower. Applestore Cottage (sleeps 4-6): 1 double with bath/shower; large twin with sofabed; wet room. The Barn (sleeps 4-5): 1 double, 1 twin, wet room, bath & shower room (occasional bed in study).
Price: £430 – £940. short breaks in the off season. 3 - 4 nights
Closed: Rarely

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

On the edge of the North York Moors.
45 minutes from the East Coast - Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby Scarborough etc.
30 minutes from Castle Howard, Duncombe Park, Nunnington Hall
Under an hour to York with the Minster, historic buildings, visitor attractions and shopping.
Personal Yoga session and/or Thai massage offered in the comfort of your cottage
200 yards from excellent atmosphere, food and drink at the Middleton Arms.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Coach House with private garden

Coach House sittingroom

double bedroom in the Coach House

the large airy living space in The Barn

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.