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If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay with great access links to the coast and North Yorkshire moors, look no further than Holmlea Cottage. Nestled in the quiet village of Lockton, just a short 10-minute drive from Pickering, you’ll have easy access to walks and other villages in the area. With cosy interiors this holiday home is both homely and traditional. Sleeping up to 2 guests, it is perfect for couple getaways and solo adventures.
The Space
Holmlea Cottage is a well thought out holiday home jam packed with everything you need for a relaxing self-catering stay. Set over two floors with well kept outdoor space, you’ll feel right at home during your stay.
On the ground floor, you’ll find an open plan living and dining area. Bright in appearance, the living area features a calm colour palette, it's the ideal place to relax after a day of exploring the local area. You can kick back on the sofa or armchair and switch on the TV to keep up with your favourite shows.
The dining area is set back from the living area, featuring wooden dining table and chairs, this is a lovely spot to enjoy home cooked meals.
To the rear of this area, you’ll find the fully equipped kitchen. The modern space features stylish grey cupboards, marble worktops and high end appliances. You’ll have everything you could need for your self-catering staycation as the kitchen has all necessary utensils and cookware.
Head upstairs and you’ll find the spacious bedroom and bathroom. The bedroom has a light colour theme to create a truly relaxing space. The comfy double bed boasts premium bed linens and plush bedding so you can enjoy your nights sleep at Holmlea Cottage. Bedside tables and lamps complete the space.
Along the hallway, you’ll find the bathroom which has a bath, WC and basin.
Outside you'll find a private, enclosed patio area with seating to allow the option of indoor and outdoor relaxation during your stay at Holmlea Cottage.
Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.
Neighborhood
Holmlea Cottage is located in the quiet village of Lockton, just a short drive from the historic market town of Pickering. In Lockton itself, you’ll have access to many peaceful walks.
The thriving town of Pickering has plenty of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars so you won’t tire of things to do. Explore Pickering Castle which is packed with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Enjoy a walk on the iconic Cleveland Way, or head to Dalby Forest where you can explore the gentle woodland trails. Prefer to push yourself to the extreme? Go Ape Adventure Centre is for you!
From the beautiful North York Moors, to the expansive Great Yorkshire Forest and finally the delightful North Yorkshire coast, Pickering is ideally situated where you can experience everything the county has to offer.
Getting Around
Head to Pickering and you’ll find great bus routes with journeys to York, Malton, Thirsk, Helmsley, Whitby, Scarborough and Leeds.
The nearest mainline railway station can be found 14 miles away in Malton with routes to Scarborough, Manchester and Liverpool amongst others.
Holmlea Cottage is located just a short 10-minute drive to Pickering rail station where you can experience the infamous North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The station is a must see with a 1930s theme, so you’ll be transported back in time to the steam era. From here, you can travel to popular destinations such as Whitby, Grosmont and Goathland. There is also a stop in nearby Levisham.
Guests have access to the full property. Keys are accessed via a key safe and the details will be provided to guests shortly before their arrival date.
There is on-street parking available on Lockton High Street.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.59
(61 Reviews)
02/09/2024
Lovely property, very clean and nicely decorated, in a great location for walks and exploring the North Yorkshire moors. <br/>The property owners seemed very nice, they left a box of chocolates and a card to welcome us - the actual property owners seemed lovely, pity they don't manage this property themselves because 'Host & Stay' are the only thing that put us off staying here again, or any other property that they manage.<br/><br/>The host and stay property management company's approach to messaging guests was excessive and over the top. We arrived Friday evening and on Saturday morning when we woke up I had a text a message telling me ' We remind you that check out is tomorrow at 10am' - well of course I wont forget because I booked for 2 nights and the confirmation, previous 2 messages and the link to the webpage telling me about the property had clearly stated that 10am was the checkout time. Is this property company trying to 'add value' for the property owners who use their services. I cannot see what value they add at all. <br/> <br/>Furthermore you have to pay either £250 deposit with a £10 'processing fee' or pay an extra £25 for insurance - why isnt this included in the cost of the stay? I have never stayed anywhere that required me to pay for additional insurance to stay there, what is this model?
21/07/2024
A charming, nicely furnished and comfortable cottage with lovely courtyard garden, in a tranquil village and a lovely setting, with two good pub/restaurants very nearby.
07/07/2024
Lovely accomodation, everything great. Perfect for two people.<br/>Only needs a shower but there is no space in the bathroom.<br/>Definitely recommend you to stay there.
23/06/2024
Lovely cottage in a great location. Host and Stay however were very officious, and also insisted that a non-refundable additional accidental damage cover fee was paid in advance directly to them, even though this was not included in the total price (which I had already paid to airbnb) on the website - their response was that it was mentioned on the website, but when I looked and found it it was buried away in the small print and then even that didn't tell you how much it would be. When I complained they told me bluntly that if I didn't pay I wouldn't be able to stay in the cottage. In future I will try and avoid staying in any airbnb's that are managed by Host & Stay.
09/06/2024
Holmlea was a great little cottage for our stay in North Yorkshire. It was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The only negative is its lack of a shower but this was clearly stated in advance.
05/06/2024
The cottage was very nice. Very clean, great location, no complaints at all with it.<br/><br/>There was no power for 24 hours. This isnt the hosts fault and is probably 1 in a million, however there was no support from the hosts or from the host and stay staff. I would have expected something. The staff didnt even know when i phoned them and thought it might just be a fuse box issue... it obviously wasnt. Lucky i had a power pack or we wouldnt have had sat nav the next day so wouldnt have been able to travel anywhere which would have completely ruined the trip.
27/05/2024
Good communication, very clean and overall lovely place to stay for a local wedding we attended. Perfect for what we needed.
19/05/2024
We had an absolutely brillant time. Responsive and helpful hosts. We got greated with a lovely welcome card and a bix of chocolates. Well equipped kitchen to good your full cooked breakfast on the morning and a grwat outdoor space to seat in the sun and wild flowers. The area is quiet and the people who ives there are very welcoming and friendly. Would recommend for a weekend away.
18/02/2024
Our stay at homelea cottage was very nice everything was clean and well presented! Host also added a little gift upon entrance which was nice!<br/>Thank you
03/02/2024
Beautiful cottage with fire, in quiet countryside location. Perfect little get away
02/01/2024
Lovely little cottage, lockton is beautiful too.
26/12/2023
Sweet little cottage in a great location. Just to note there is only a bath- no shower- but didn’t bother us. The company also asks for a separate deposit outside of Airbnb so just an FYI as it’s a bit of a hidden cost!
14/11/2023
28/10/2023
We had a lovely stay at Holmlea in the peaceful surroundings of Lockton. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. The village is in a lovely peaceful location amongst the stunning North Yorkshire Moors. The village is well located for day trips to Whitby and Pickering as well as walking across the moors. We wished we could have stayed longer.
24/10/2023
Probably the best Airbnb experience I’ve had. This place is picture perfect and filled with tonnes of thoughtful touches. Well equipped and spotless throughout, all in a stunning location. The only drawback is no shower but it was honestly such a lovely stay that we barely minded!
15/10/2023
We had a lovely weekend. The cottage is perfectly situated, cosy and comfortable. It was very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend it for a short break in the area.
30/09/2023
Stunning little cottage . Comfortable furniture. Spotlessly clean. Very well .equipped kitchen. Welcome card, chocolates and milk on arrival. Highly recommended for a peaceful stress free stay
17/09/2023
Lovely relaxing weekend staying here! Gorgeous cottage in the countryside. Highly recommend the tea room down the road.
11/09/2023
02/09/2023
Nice cottage sitting dining room fine. Easytopark outside. Garden would have been OK if weather had allowed us to go in it. Quiet village. Not much in the village though (No shops etc). Very unhappy with the requirement by host and stay for a deposit. They give you the option to pay to leave a deposit or to insure against a loss. This wasn't obvious when booking and seems non negotiable along with giving personal information to the 3rd party who administer it.<br/><br/>No shower and bathroom very low cieling in loft. No washing machine particularly as advertised for walking holidays when it can be essential. Bedroom quite small.
29/08/2023
Lovely cottage and a great get away.
21/08/2023
A beautiful cottage great garden excellent overall
12/08/2023
Hele fijne authentieke cottage in mooi Moors dorpje. Van alle gemakken voorzien. Ideale uitvalsbasis voor mooie wandelingen en bezoeken van highlights van de North York Moors
23/07/2023
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Homlea cottage- it was in a beautiful and peaceful area which suited us perfectly and near to Whitby and Pickering. The cottage was spotlessly clean and all the furnishings and fittings were of a very good standard. Would definitely come back again
17/07/2023
16/07/2023
N/a<br/><br/>No shower - by day 3 I was done with baths - having said that it filled reasonably quick & plenty hot water
22/06/2023
Leuke sfeer, mooi gestyled, lekker schoon, prachtig tuintje met veel zon, in een lief dorpje.<br/><br/>1. Nadat we geboekt en betaald hadden, kregen we van Host&Stay bericht dat we òf een verzekering van £30,- ter dekking van evt verlies of schade moesten afsluiten òf een borgsom van £250,- betalen waarvan we bij teruggave sowieso £10,- kwijt zouden zijn. We balen ervan dat we dit niet vantevoren wisten.<br/><br/>2. De badkamer is erg klein en heeft geen douche,<br/> noch een doucheslang/kop.
04/06/2023
We absolutely loved this cottage - it had such a comfy feel and the best and most sensibly equipped kitchen of Airbnb we've ever used. Didn't take in that there was shower when we booked but it wasn't an issue having baths. Check their photo provided on booking help you spot the right property as the maps were a little inaccurate. Hoping to go back to Holmlea for a longer stay in future!
01/06/2023
Beautiful cottage in a lovely peaceful village. Exactly what we were hoping for.
28/05/2023
Lovely cottage in a very pretty village that was perfect for a weekend getaway, with easy access to Pickering and the Dales. Very clean and nice garden. <br/><br/>Only reason we have given it a 4 instead of a 5 is because of the issues we had accessing the property. Check in is remote, with the keys kept in a key safe box attached to the property. Host & Stay shared the code for the lock with us before check in, but it wasn't working when we tried it. Rang Host & Stay, who weren't overly helpful - simply told us it was 'definitely the right code' and we should keep trying as the maintenance team were too far away to come and help. Turns out the code they'd given us was wrong by one digit, which we only found out by chance as we were twisting the numbers. In the end, it took us about 30 minutes to get in. We would have been completely stuck if we hadn't stumbled across the code.
15/05/2023
well equipped kitchen.<br/>Lots of information on property and local area<br/><br/>we would have liked a little more hanging space in bedroom
07/04/2023
Everything, lovely accent a lovely village..close to some very lovely walking routes and Dalby forest. Perfect for a relaxing break. Accommodation was immaculate and clean<br/><br/>The auto email facility is a nightmare, even after my contact details were provided after booking, continued to get emails stating awaiting detail update., then auto replies.
27/03/2023
19/02/2023
Lovely, cosy, spotlessly clean cottage. peaceful location with a very good pub 3 mts drive away. Enjoyed visiting Scarborough castle, cycling the Cinder path, and beautiful, science walks.
29/12/2022
lovely place to stay!
14/11/2022
Immaculate, cosy, beautifully decorated, ideal location, so quiet, and yet so ideally located! Very comfy bed! <br/>Kitchen was spot on and it was effortless to cook full meals as if at home. I went for a weekend of complete rest so didn’t go far - Hole of Horcrum for a bracing walk and a mooch round Pickering as I NEEDED scones! I will be back at some point, no doubt!
10/11/2022
29/10/2022
Enjoyed our stay, beautiful village and lovely cottage. Very clean, cosy and had everything you need.
24/10/2022
This property was just what we needed for a short break. It was a home away from home. Tea, coffee and milk were provided and much appreciated. The cottage was cosy and welcoming and ideally located for the trips we wanted to do. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone who wanted to visit this area.
25/09/2022
Amazing little cottage, well located for walking and a visit into Pickering. We were attending a beer festival and had no problems getting taxis in and out of Lockton. Well equipped kitchen and lovely log burner.
24/09/2022
Really cute cottage. Perfect, picturesque location with an amazing tea room nearby for breakfast and lunch and cake. Cottage was comfy with everything we needed - very well equipped kitchen. The place was spotlessly clean. Chocolates and welcome card from the owners were a nice touch.<br/><br/>Too many emails/messages from Host and Stay in the lead up to the holiday, but I’m sure this wouldn’t bother other people.
10/09/2022
Self catering. Nice quiet location. Great base for exploring the surrounding areas.
07/09/2022
Lovely stay at this clean & comfortable cottage with easy parking. A good location for walking,the coast & p!aces of interest. A nice touch was the personal note & chocolates plus milk in the fridge. Thank you.
03/09/2022
Such a beautiful cottage in an amazing village that has good access to the Moors, coast and York. Hosts were lovely and communication was quick.
30/08/2022
26/08/2022
Quality of furnishings<br/><br/>Location map needs amending slightly to pinpoint house
18/08/2022
Clean, comfortable, smart. Perfect location. Beautiful property.
17/08/2022
Our stay was during the hottest period of the month (temperatures of 39/40) lovely and cool in the
14/08/2022
We had a lovely time in this adorable cozy cottage with beautiful roads out towards the coast and the adorable gallery coffee shop made for a stunning breakfast spot. Would definitely recommend
06/08/2022
Wonderful cottage in a picturesque village with wonderful tearooms and idyllic views everywhere. Perfect for relaxing and unwinding. For us though we did miss not having a shower, but that isn’t a reason not to go. Would recommend.
31/07/2022
A super little cottage in a lovely quiet village yet only 10 minutes drive from Pickering. It was spotlessly clean and had very nice quality furnishings, towels and bed linen. It looked like everything was new. The hosts had provided some little extras in the kitchen, such as teabags, coffee washing-up liquid, foil etc which were appreciated. And the milk and chocs were a nice surprise.<br/><br/>Nothing really: a king size bed would have been nice but we appreciate that space is at a premium in this little cottage. The link I was sent for "the exact location of the cottage" took me to a house 400 yards away so this needs to be corrected. Luckily I remembered that the photos showed a phone box outside the cottage so we found it after a short drive back.
17/07/2022
Lovely cottage and location. Perfect for a short break. Very clear instructions/ communications
14/07/2022
N/A
03/07/2022
I would definitely recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous, quiet, modern cottage to stay here (I have already recommended to so many friends and family). The town of Lockton is stunning and the perfect place for one of the best sleeps we have had. The cottage has so many traditional features but with a perfect modern kitchen and style. I could not recommend this place more, the photos are exactly as the home is. And I would definitely recommend breakfast or lunch at the Lockton Tearooms!
02/07/2022
Lovely and very clean cottage, very nice little village with local coffee shop/cafe. Loved the log burner.<br/><br/>The bed was quite uncomfortable, lack of space to hang clothes.
26/06/2022
Lovely little cottage in a very pretty village. Even left some chocolates for us on arrival.
20/06/2022
This is a lovely cottage in all respects . An exceptional deal and we will return.
19/06/2022
Gorgeous little cottage in a great location! The place was spotless and had everything you could possibly need. <br/>Would definitely stay here again!
12/06/2022
Lovely
08/06/2022
The property was not in the location shown on the web site. There is no High street in Lockton or Levisham. I called the number provided days before we set out, and spoke to a female who did not seem to know anything aout the property, after checking she gave me an incorrect address at the other side of the village. The phone number provided is only availale mon- fri office hours only--pretty useless when your booked in from Sunday and cant find the place! <br/>The house is very small, no wardrobe or draws, and the bedroom is very small with no space to put a suitcase, we had to keep it in the living room. The bathroom too is incredibly small and without a shower. <br/>There was a carton of milk in the fridge, with a use by date of 7th June ( a week ahead ). When we opened it it was addled, probably 51 weeks old. There are no shops within miles. <br/>The nearest pub, the fox and rabbit, only serves with a reservation, even at 6.30pm on a wet Tuesday evening, and the pub in Levisham is only open at weekends. But there is a good pub, the New Inn, with good food 5 miles away in Thornton le Dale.
18/04/2022
We loved how clean and homely the house was. The sofa was so comfy. We slept so well, no noise just birds tweeting away and the odd farm animal. The house has everything you need. They had tea and coffee in the kitchen. We arrived to a lovely hand written note and east eggs on the table. The home is easy to find and central to everything. There is a nice tea room down the street, well worth a visit. A little garden to sit out in at the back on a bench. The neighbours over the road had cute dogs that liked watching us out of the window. We definitely will be coming back again.
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