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Thornton-le-Dale

One of the loveliest villages in North Yorkshire and an ideal place to visit whilst on holiday. It is located about 5 miles from Pickering on the A170. The village has a wide range of cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops and galleries. Sit by the village pond and look at the wildlife while you eat your ice cream, its very much the done thing to call at Thornton-le-Dale for your ice cream either homemade or whippy depending on you taste (highly recommended!).

The stream meanders its way through the village and provides a gentle walk which goes past a ‘Thatched Cottage’. The thatched cottage is one of the most photographed locations in the area and features on many biscuit tins and chocolate boxes.

In 1907 Thornton-le-Dale was voted the most beautiful village in Yorkshire and it still attracts many visitors, especially artists and photographers.

The boundary of the National Park loops southwards near Pickering to include Thornton-le dale in the National Park. The shops, cafés, inns, streams and forge are just some of the reasons for exploring the village. There is a car park in the grounds of a fine Tudor building which is now a residential home, with a public bar.

The church dates back to the 14th century. It contains an almsbox with three locks and a font shaped about 1200. The clock in the tower was set going in 1920 as an offering for peace after four years of war. Roxby Castle used to stand a mile or so along the road to Pickering. This was the home of the Cholmleys. Sir Richard Cholmley was known as the Great Black Knight of the North at the time of Elizabeth I and is buried in the parish church.

Other features of the village include a 600-year-old market cross and a set of stocks on the green, 12 almshouses completed in 1670 by Lady Lumley and an old grammar school founded in 1657. The only way to explore it is on foot. Follow the riverside path away from the main road and you will come to the thatched cottage, then beyond it attractive rows of cottages and town houses.

 

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Perfect Cottage We come back to Eastgate Cottages again and again and they are the standard by which we judge over holiday cottages. The staff are so friendly and helpful. We have come here for nearly seven years and are already thinking about when we will be back!

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Perfect Place to Stay in Pickering Beautiful cottage with every possible amenity supplied. Comfortable lounge, modern kitchen, large comfortable bedrooms with plenty of space and modern superb en-suites. Very friendly, helpful staff nothing too much trouble and they go the extra mile.If every going to the same area of Yorkshire would definitely return and also recommend to others.

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Perfect. Pickering was chosen as an equidistant base for the coast, York and Harrogate and really could not have been better. Pickering is great with lots of amenities.  We stayed in the Farmhouse and everything was spot on. The place was clean and we had a bit of cake and cheese to welcome us. The place exudes quality from the kitchen utensils, fixtures and fittings through to the bedding and towels. The staff were great and the whole set up was just perfect. Thanks to all.

- Redianyard
 
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We have just returned from a weeks stay in Maybeck cottage in Pickering, the cottage is lovely, everything you could wish for is provided.The cottage is very spacious and outside is a lovely seating area, private parking is a bonus as you are only a short walk from the centre of Pickering.There are plenty of places to eat and drink and you are a short walk from the Steam Railway.You are greeted on arrival and given all the information you need, everyone who works there are very kind and friendly we will be returning before long Thank you very much…

- Myadam, Rotherham
 
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5 minutes from town centre in a private quiet courtyard. I have stayed in several of the cottages over the last couple of months. Each cottage is finished to a high standard and very comfortable. Kitchens and bathrooms are modern and have every amenity.I would recommend very highly, and would gladly stay again in the future.Helen and her staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

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