About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kings Head Cottage in Pickering offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, and TV. Convenient Facilities: The property provides free on-site private parking, a private entrance, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Reception staff speak Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish. Local Attractions: Located 68 km from Teesside International Airport, the cottage is near Flamingo Land Theme Park (7 km), Dalby Forest (12 km), and York Minster (43 km). Other attractions include Helmsley Castle (21 km) and Scarborough Castle (29 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location and room cleanliness, Kings Head Cottage ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent for everything in Pickering and the area. The cottage was lovely, very well equipped and comfortable.The heating is very efficient so we were very cosy.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy cottage, perfect location. Friendly local people. Next to church - church bells gave a quintessential English village vibe - made me feel like I was in an Agatha Christie story! Very clean. Beds very comfortable. Well equipped. Easy to...
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Home from home very clean everything on site and bang in the centre of Pickering
  • Patsy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean well situated & so cosy . Absolutely loved it
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cosy, comfortable and clean, lovely traditional decor all in keeping with the cottage.
  • Gaz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, ideal location, couldn't ask for more regarding the level of equipment and facilities in the cottage
  • Noble
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Beautiful cottage with a chequered history that was really interesting to read up about. Comfortable. Clean. Really homely. Has a washing machine and tumble dryer...lots of space.
  • Janette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was lovely and cosy and very clean. The bed was very comfy too. The location was a few steps from the shops, no need to move the car to go out for a meal.
  • Bethany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage was beautiful, really cosy and had everything we could possibly need. The location is perfect, we can’t wait to come back.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Central to the town centre but quiet.

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Property information

This wonderful 17th century, Grade II listed cottage was originally part of a cruck-built long house. Situated in the heart of this pretty market town.. Ground Floor: Living room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire Dining room. Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Nestled within the village, this historic cottage stands as one of the only two pairs of cruck-framed long houses that endure the test of time. These traditional abodes, characterized by arched strong beams, served as shelters for both families and livestock. A glimpse into the past is offered through the well-preserved features, from the enduring beams in the ceiling to the captivating fireplace in the entrance hallway. Spanning two floors, this charming country cottage invites you into a warm embrace. The ground floor unfolds with an entrance hall leading to a cosy living room, complete with an electric fire nestled in a stone fireplace—an ideal sanctuary during winter. The living room seamlessly connects to the adjacent dining room, which, in turn, opens into a well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen exudes a welcoming atmosphere, boasting a spacious gas range cooker with a double oven and eight gas rings—perfect for crafting hearty, home-cooked meals. Convenience extends to a ground-floor shower room with a toilet. Ascending to the first floor, the first bedroom reveals a double bed beneath a vaulted beamed ceiling, complemented by fitted wardrobes and drawers. The second bedroom showcases the original cruck beam, housing a second double bed, built-in wardrobes, and bedside cabinets. A family bathroom completes the upper level, featurin...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00
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Check-out
Until 09:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.