Hungate Cottages - Danbydale

Hungate Cottages – Danbydale works for couples after a retreat, families wanting space to spread out, or small groups needing their own place. The cottage holds four people across two bedrooms: a king-size four-poster and a room with twin singles. Two bathrooms mean no morning queues. Downstairs, the living room has an open fire, and the kitchen comes equipped for proper cooking – oven, dishwasher, microwave. Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi are included, along with fuel for the fire.

The property sits just outside Pickering town centre, close enough to walk to pubs and shops but far enough to feel tucked away. Pickering itself has a 12th-century castle, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for steam train journeys, and a medieval church with remarkable frescoes. The North York Moors spread across the landscape beyond; York is 26 miles off. Nearby are several stately homes and abbeys worth a day trip. A pub lies within a mile. On-site parking is available, and the cottage has a garden with furniture; families can request a cot, highchair, bed guard and stairgate. No smoking throughout.