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Located in the scenic village of Thornton-le-Dale, Sunny Dale Cottage is a beautiful holiday home with plenty of charm. Sleeping up to four guests, it’s the perfect peaceful retreat for couples, families and small groups of friends. Found on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, you’ll be ideally placed to explore picturesque towns, villages and moorland.
The Space
Sunny Dale Cottage has a bright and spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining area. The perfect spot to unwind with your loved ones, you can cosy up on the corner sofa and turn on the flat screen TV to watch your favourite shows. Both stylish and practical, the kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and cookware so you can prepare meals easily. The dining area includes a wooden table and four chairs.
The cottage has two comfortable bedrooms. Both bedrooms feature king size beds with plush bedding and premium bed linens to ensure you have the best sleep possible. There is ample storage space for your belongings with wardrobes and drawers.
Head to the family bathroom and you’ll find a clean, modern space with a bath and overhead shower, WC and basin.
Sunny Dale Cottage boasts an outdoor space with a dining table and sun loungers. Ideal for morning coffees, evening tipples and al fresco dining, the garden is an added bonus.
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
Sunny Dale Cottage is located in the picturesque village of Thornton-le-Dale just 3 miles east of Pickering. Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, you can expect the most beautiful views. The perfect place for a relaxing retreat, you can enjoy peaceful walks and explore the several cafes and pubs in the village.
Nearby Pickering is a thriving market town with 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!
Getting Around
Sunny Dale Cottage is within walking distance of all that Thornton-le-Dale has to offer and within 30 minutes’ drive time of Pickering, Hutton Le Hole, Kirkbymoorside, Helmsley and Malton.
The nearest mainline railway station can be found 9 miles away in Malton with routes to Scarborough, Manchester and Liverpool amongst others.
Sunny Dale Cottage is a short 5-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.
Thornton-le-Dale has great bus links to nearby towns and villages. Hop on the 128 bus route which travels to Pickering, Kirkbymoorside and Helmsley.
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
There is free on site parking for one vehicle.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.66
(117 Reviews)
31/08/2024
Everything you need to enjoy your break away and all spotlessly clean<br/><br/>We are in our 70s and just found the sofa abit low for us but it was comfi.
26/08/2024
Cottage was really nice, clean and comfortable. Couldn't fault anything!
12/08/2024
Sunny Dale Cottage is a beautiful little home from home. Absolutely spotless and well equipped with everything you need for your stay. Beds are very comfy with crisp clean bedding. It has a bistro set out back and a couple of loungers which is fab as this is a little suntrap! We enjoyed sitting out taking in the last bit of sun after our day exploring. It’s located in a quiet spot off tucked away, your own little sanctuary ? There is a bakery close by with its own cafe which has a fantastic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner also a great choice of cakes and sweet treats. Next door up from the bakery is the beer garden for The Buck, local pub, again the beer garden is lovely to sit and enjoy the sunshine whilst having a refreshment, they also serve pub meals however I personally felt they were overpriced for what you got. All in all I would recommend Sunny Dale Cottage and I will most certainly be back there myself, absolutely loved it! ?<br/><br/>The only thing I would have liked was a full length mirror in the property however this is just a personal thing and by no means did this affect my stay ?
07/08/2024
05/08/2024
Great stay in Thornton-le-Dale. Lovely house.
02/08/2024
Soggiorno molto soddisfacente in un appartamento particolarmente curato in ottima posizione, al centro del bellissimo paese di Thorton Dale. Tutto corrispondeva alla descrizione ed era nuovo e perfettamente pulito.
29/07/2024
26/07/2024
Lovely clean cottage, in a perfect location with everything you need on the doorstep.<br/><br/>Just a shame the garden wasn't full enclosed with a fence to make it secure as we had a toddler who wanted to escape! Also there is a bit of a drop off the edge of the garden which wasn't really clear on the pictures on the website. This could be a little dangerous with a small child and we felt we couldn't relax. We will definitely revisit in a few years when our little girl is a little older! <br/><br/>Maybe a few more tea towels as we were only provided one.
22/07/2024
The cottage is new, with a lovely courtyard garden that allowed you to have breakfast in the morning sun and even your evening meal bathed in sunlight. The village is beautiful and the perfect location for 'Bangers and Cash' fans. Was a great base to explore just some of the things Yorkshire has to offer, such as Castle Howard, Whitby, steam railways, hiking, etc etc.<br/><br/>cannot think of anything.
21/07/2024
The location is lovely, nice to have a place to park in such a busy village<br/>Cute cottage
15/07/2024
Clean, well equipped kitchen , good shower and comfortable beds. Looked like photos. Lovely pub, the buck, around the corner and we went to the fox and rabbit for Sunday dinner which is around 5 min drive away. Good basic accommodation base to visit local area.
12/07/2024
Lovely cottage in a very picturesque village. Cottage is just behind main street in a lovely lane. Cottage is very well equipped, very clean and very comfortable. Well maintained - both inside and out. <br/>Check in (and out) was easy. A great place to stay.<br/><br/>The only thing (I'm being very picky here) were the cushions on the couch. They were needing a wash and new inserts.
01/07/2024
01/07/2024
Fantastic property right in the centre of Thornton Le Dale which is a beautiful village with a lovely bakery and chocolate shop. Ideally located to visit the surrounding area, Helmsley, North York Moors NP, Dalby Forest etc. We would stay again and would recommend to family and friends.
27/06/2024
Lovely place to stay. House was very clean. I would stay there again.
23/06/2024
Fabulous location, beautiful accomodation<br/><br/>NA
22/06/2024
16/06/2024
09/06/2024
Lovely cottage within a beautiful town and lovely local pubs within short walks. Very central for visits to York, Scarborough and flamingo land. Great weekend and hosts reply quickly
05/06/2024
Beautifully presented cottage in lovely location. Facilities were perfect. Bed were very comfortable. Fantastic communication
31/05/2024
Great location<br/><br/>Plenty of better value options in the village or surrounding area. Dirty mugs in the cupboard, grime around bath and taps. <br/><br/>Watch out for additional costs for insurance - booking page stated twice that is fully refundable, but there's an admin fee which is not refunded. Not a big fee but not expected and first time I've ever been charged for a pre authorisation payment in case of damage. <br/><br/>Also had to chase for check in details
02/05/2024
Lovely cottage finished to a high standard. Arrived an hour early but wasn’t allowed to check in till time stated. So waited outside till the hour were up. <br/>Property all on one floor as didn’t want stairs. Unfortunately there were 2steep steps to the garden or patio, I wasn’t aware of this when I booked. Steps needs hand rails of which the host assured me it will be done shortly. <br/>Such a great location just 3 mins walk to the local pub. <br/>The Buck is a great pub but unfortunately found the New Inn staff rather rude. <br/>There is a great restaurant brandysnap which is a stone throw away. <br/>Beds were comfy singles pushed together so had a line down the middle if you were wanting a double. <br/>Would definitely stay again if the hand rails were on the steps to garden. <br/>Had amazing meal at the willow gate bistro in Pickering. It’s a real treat to dine there.
21/04/2024
Lovely stay at the perfect cottage. The host was easy to communicate with and everything was clean and well maintained, would definitely recommend!
15/04/2024
A great location and clean & modern interior!
14/04/2024
Easy access and comfortable surroundings.
13/04/2024
Very well equipped, clean modern decor , garden and parking<br/><br/>Bed in big bedroom wasn’t very comfortable, felt like a new mattress was needed , also pillows were far too soft , if 1 came again I’d bring my own pillows
08/04/2024
Excellent place to stay in a brilliant location. Would definitely book again!
05/04/2024
Lovely cottage. Quiet location
27/03/2024
Great property, clean and warm. Nice location in the village, which is only small but has a shop, pub cafe, chip shop etc.
24/03/2024
Great location<br/><br/>Heating settings took some working out
16/03/2024
The property location, plenty of room for four adults, spotlessly clean, very well appointed would definitely stay again highly recommend it.<br/><br/>Nothing everything was spot-on.
10/12/2023
lovely secluded cottage in a nice village in easy travelling distance of York and the moors.
20/11/2023
stayed at Sunny Dale cottage in Thornton le Dale after being let down by another airbnb place a day before my stay.<br/>Was a very lovely place to stay, lots of local walks to explore, places in village and surrounding areas for food/supplies etc.<br/>Was fairly clean, think £60 for cleaning fee on top of cost was a tad excessive though.
16/11/2023
The location suited us perfectly.<br/><br/>We were generally very pleased with the whole property and facilities. <br/> However, my husband is disabled, and while the property overall was very accessible there is one point I would like to make--- Many disabled people find it very difficult to sit on low (and low backed ) chairs . May I make a suggestion? <br/>Could a higher backed chair be made available for such clients. It would have made the visit so much more comfortable.
07/11/2023
Have to say I was a bit annoyed at having to pay a damage waiver close to checking in and in order to receive check in instructions (never had to do that on Airbnb before) but having said that - Sunny Dale Cottage was a gorgeous place to stay. The cottage is lovely and walking distance to everything in one of THE most prettiest villages. We were very cosy and comfortable and loved our stay. Can highly recommend the cottage and Thornton le Dale as a base to explore the beautiful region.
03/11/2023
Really fabulous stay. Right in the village and yet so private.<br/>Everything we needed.<br/>Will definitely stay again.
30/10/2023
Lovely apartment and location. Comfy beds and everything you need. Tricky to find in the dark.
27/10/2023
Great location for York, Whitby and Scarborough. <br/>The accommodation was beautiful, clean, well presented and welcoming. <br/>Lovely pubs abf tea shops in the village.<br/>Highly recommended
15/10/2023
Lovely cottage in lovely village. Perfect location. Spotlessly clean and everything we needed. Great bakery next door for breakfasts!<br/><br/>Can't think of anything
19/09/2023
The accommodation was well presented and perfectly placed for local amenities. On the whole very satisfied with our stay.<br/><br/>The bedroom doors did not click closed so rattled if a window was open.<br/>On the whole the cleaning was OK, just a dirty, used tissue at the side of the bed and a bit around the bath that required cleaning better.
17/09/2023
09/09/2023
Location was excellent as was the outside area and the car parking .Also liked how close the pub was!The kitchen was extremely well equipped.<br/><br/>The bathroom should have a non slip mat in it to use as it became slippery in the shower and difficult to get out.The lack of a full length mirror was also commented on by one of our party.
28/08/2023
Clean and well equipped. Great hot water. I think ceramic hard floor in living area, kitchen and bathroom was comfortable due to underfloor heating. Some details missing, e.g. no washing up liquid (rectified a day later) and not enough dishwasher tablets (also rectified). Internet connection was a bit hit and miss because I think it is via a mobile signal which is not great. Be aware you have to pay a damage protection deposit (plus £10 non-refundable admin fee) or a £25 waiver fee on top of the Airbnb fee which is a first for me in very many Airbnb stays.
25/08/2023
24/08/2023
Would highly recommend Sunny Dale Cottage for anyone looking to explore the area. Had everything we needed for a family for 4, lockable shed for the bikes was great!
20/08/2023
Great location, really comfortable space
14/08/2023
Property was as described, great location and included nice extras such as coffee, tea, milk and shampoo.<br/><br/>Wi-Fi is quite poor but could be due to the area as it is quite rural. Some parts of the property were quite worn - fittings in the bathroom and scuffs on the walls etc.
04/08/2023
31/07/2023
Location was great for Dalby Forest & things to do. Property was immaculate with all of the right equipment. Secure, off street parking.<br/><br/>Wi-Fi was very poor - needs upgrading. Need an exterior bin for putting rubbish.
31/07/2023
This was our second stay at this location and we enjoyed it as much as the first. <br/>The setting within the village of Thornton le Dale is ideal, being behind the main street and the centre of village. There are 2 excellent pubs within 2-3 minutes walk and a few take ways too. There's a saved space for parking too, which the owners (who run a business that's on the main street) let us use for a while past check out time as we purchased snacks for the trip before leaving.<br/>The cottage itself is well presented, with 2 comfortable bedrooms, a light and airy bathroom and a spacious living area. The furniture is comfy and the rooms are clean and tidy with plenty of space to unpack into.<br/>As for the location in North Yorkshire, it's 5mins drive from Dalby Forest, 30 mins from Whitby, 25 mins from Scarborough and 40 mins from York, so if you want a place to go out for day trips, this one is hard to beat.
27/07/2023
Self catering, location adjacent to centre<br/><br/>Mattress very uncomfortable, could feel the springs, better quality replacements required.
27/06/2023
Had a lovely stay at the property. Very modern and clean. Would definitely stay again
24/06/2023
Great location our second time of staying so can’t say more than that really
10/06/2023
Great location. Nice secure parking. Absolutely immaculate inside and out. No hesitation staying here again.
04/06/2023
Pleasant little cottage, beautiful location
14/05/2023
The location of cottage and village<br/><br/>Could have been cleaner, crumbs down between cushions on sofa,also cobwebs in sky light windows and lots of hairs in bed, But it was ok
08/05/2023
The cottage sign on the post needs to be bigger as if a vehicle is park at the side it blocks the sign.
01/05/2023
clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen everything you could need was there.<br/><br/>Everything was good only small fault was that the underfloor heating was not really efficient in the lounge/kitchen diner. Rest of the property took a couple of days to warm up sufficiently but as we arrived in a Thursday it may well have her empty for a few days beforehand.
25/04/2023
15/04/2023
Great place & nice location
09/04/2023
Everything cottage was beautiful inside & outside host was great! Will be staying again<br/><br/>Loved everything
27/03/2023
24/03/2023
21/02/2023
the property was beautiful- v warm, cosy and very well equipped<br/><br/>the loo seat needs fixing in the bathroom!
16/02/2023
Very clean, plenty of towels, hot water was piping hot and the facilities were top notch. Really impressed will definitely stay again.
12/02/2023
Clean, tidy, warm airy and welcoming<br/><br/>Nothing really!
05/02/2023
Nice cottage good facilities and location<br/><br/>Forced to leave before 10am on a leisure weekend Sunday morning! <br/>This marred the end of our weekend away.
22/01/2023
Great place to stay at, perfect location, if you are visiting Dolby forest. <br/>Local pubs within walking distance and great food. Would definitely look to come back.
12/12/2022
29/11/2022
everything<br/><br/>nothing
04/11/2022
A bit noise during the night on and off,coming from the loft area.
28/10/2022
The cottage is lovely, spacious and spotlessly clean. It had everything we needed (family of four) and the location was perfect. Communication and check in were very straight forward. We would recommend staying here. Thank you
26/10/2022
Lovely, modern and cosy property. Would stay again.<br/><br/>There was some long hairs on the top of the sofa where you rest your head, I had to clean them off before relaxing on it but that is being really fussy, other than that couldnt fault it and we would re-book. ?
16/10/2022
Fabulous little cottage in the most idyllic of Yorkshire villages. We had a wonderful weekend. The cottage had everything we needed, it was spotless and very cosy. We will definitely come back and stay again
07/10/2022
Super property lovely location for exploring North Yorkshire moors found a superb pub great food. Moors Inn located about 15 minutes drive from property.
29/09/2022
The property is virtually brand new so everything was fresh and clean. The underfloor heating was very efficient. The kitchen was very well equipped. The location was brilliant - just a minute from the centre of Thornton-le-Dale on a very pretty road.<br/><br/>Astroturf instead of grass in the small garden - horrid. The toilet seat was not the same shape as the toilet and it was loose.
25/09/2022
19/09/2022
10/09/2022
A lovely modern cottage with good facilities ideally placed to explore the Yorkshire moors and coast.
31/08/2022
clean, spacious and good location for our needs
24/08/2022
Did not have breakfast. The location was very good.<br/><br/>In general the property was clean, however we did have to hoover on arrival, the carpets needed a once over. The main problem was the amount of cobwebs and spiders, it had clearer not been dusted at high levels around the property, Which was a little disapointing.
21/08/2022
The cottage was lovely, warm and inviting. Nicely decorated, very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed, and situated in a great location.
13/08/2022
27/07/2022
Lovely cottage. Feels brand new. Great location just minutes to dalby. easy coms with the host. Highly recommended.
05/07/2022
Perfectly appointed in Thornton Dale with everything to make the cottage a home from home. Spotlessly clean & comfortable, in a beautiful part of the country.
07/06/2022
A lovely clean, bright and modern property in a great location. ideal for us and our one year old<br/><br/>Nothing
05/06/2022
The cottage was so peaceful and brilliantly located. A perfect cottage for a much-needed break - everything we needed was there and in the village.
30/05/2022
Location, size of property. Shower facilities.<br/><br/>Couldn’t open velux window in bathroom. <br/>Pillows not comfortable. <br/>Kettle leaked.
20/05/2022
We had to ring regarding no high chair/cot bed. They were promptly delivered which was great but then realised by night time that we have no cot bed sheets. We had to use towels/pillow cases to line the cot
16/05/2022
The cottage was stunning immaculate clean.<br/>The location was great<br/><br/>Liked everything
10/05/2022
I like absolutely everything, Good location, Lovely garden and beautiful cottage. Worth for the money and feels like my home.
04/05/2022
Excellent place close to village centre but very quiet, beautifully clean , tidy and well equipped . useful bike storage shed as well - perfect. Looking forward to a return visit
26/04/2022
The cottage was beautiful, it was clean and welcoming. I have nothing bad to say about our stay…<br/><br/>Nothing
22/04/2022
The cottage was well equipped and in a great location. There was private parking provided too.<br/><br/>The pillows in the bedrooms were very soft and made sleeping a bit uncomfortable. But this is a very personal/biased view. We couldn't fault the cottage in all honesty.
19/04/2022
Central location, spacious and clean
26/03/2022
Great location, close to amenities and lots of places to visit both in countryside and coastal.
17/03/2022
13/03/2022
Great cottage, lovely location, clean warm and cosy!
25/02/2022
14/02/2022
Had a very pleasant stay here.<br/>Second time booking from Host & Stay and will certainly book again in the future.<br/>Minor thing worth boring which is not stated anywhere is that Netflix is available and a private parking space included.
31/12/2021
Clean<br/><br/>Towels were not enough on considering duration of stay and we need to have laundry. <br/>Also, toilet tissue, shampoo and cleaner for dish wash were not enough.
14/12/2021
Location was excellent. Easy access to all locations of interest.<br/><br/>All good
22/11/2021
Accommodation is ideally located for Scarborough, York and whitby. We had a lovely stay. Bungalow is cosy yet has a modern feel. 2 nice sized bedrooms plus a bathroom. Kitchen living area is lovely and bright. Kitchen facilties are nice also. Parking is a great extra. The location is lovely there's a really nice chippy, a corner shop, a chocolate shop, a chemist and a few cafes and pubs.
15/11/2021
Really nice place and well located. Highly recommended
08/11/2021
31/10/2021
Clean, modern , well equipped and great location
22/10/2021
13/10/2021
Location very good<br/><br/>Nothing
07/10/2021
Location was excellent we could not have been better placed<br/><br/>We were disappointed with the television there was a problem with the Ariel as we are not very good with apps and hi tech we had to watch programs in bedroom. we also had trouble with the hob we couldn't turn it on so went out for meals.
05/10/2021
Everything just couldn't fault the place<br/><br/>Nothing it's flawless
18/09/2021
It was clean and tidy
22/08/2021
a lovely cottage in a great location
13/08/2021
Very nice accommodation.
11/07/2021
We had a lovely stay at Sunnydale Cottage. It’s right in the centre of Thornton Le Dale with easy access to the village amenities, to Dalby and out to the coast. The house itself is great, really clean, well presented and has everything you need. Small children are not particularly provided for so I recommend taking a plastic cup/kids cutlery if you have a little one. The communication from the host was great, they were responsive to emails but not ‘in your face’ which I prefer. Check in and out were simple and effective. Finding it is not the simplest without satnav but Stay provided us with accurate directions via google maps. Would definitely recommend it to friends.
08/07/2021
Lovely cottage in a perfect location.
27/06/2021
What a great find this was! <br/>Sunny Dale cottage is extremely well equipped with all mod cons - even a coffee machine! Everything has been chosen really well and the cottage was clean, bright and airy. It was really good having the outside space to sit in too. <br/>The property is close to the amenities in Thornton le Dale and the village is picturesque and very convenient for lots of places.<br/>The customer service from Stay was excellent, with efficient, prompt replies to my messages. <br/>Thanks for a great stay, Stay.... would definitely visit again.
02/06/2021
Amazing little cottage, lots of facilities and great host!
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