Platform 5 & 3/4 | Pickering | North York Moors And Coast

4.2★

Good

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

46 Customer Review(s)

Dave
April 2023

“Lovely cottage very well presented.”

Location could not be better opposite the rail station. Being disabled the parking could have been a problem but I managed to overcome this using my blue badge and moving my car about later in the day. The extras provided in the cottage were excellent ( coffe, tea, milk and wine ) and very well received. We enjoyed the break so much we are looking to return later this year

Location could not be better opposite the rail station. Being disabled the parking could have been a problem but I managed to overcome this using my blue badge and moving my car about later in the day. The extras provided in the cottage were excellent ( coffe, tea, milk and wine ) and very well received. We enjoyed the break so much we are looking to return later this year

- Dave, April 2023
Helen March 2023

“Overall superb.”

Location perfect. Comfortable and well appointed. Parking is a bit of a walk but not too bad. A couple of frustrations,on arrival no milk as stated, no salt which i would expect. One kitchen cabinet would not close. The tv was old and not many channels worked and could not connect a streaming device. Washing machine not available.

- Helen, March 2023
Adrain March 2023

“Had a lovely holiday at platform 5 3/4 again 3rd time stopping here, everything we needed for a relaxing holiday , spotlessly clean as usual , bedding and towels all nice and fresh, looks like nice new carpet up stairs, Tea /coffee /sugar and milk on arrival as well as a bottle of wine and some chocolates [nice touch] Thank you Mathew and Joanna Only slight niggles where Glass had cracked in the wood burner contacted property manager, prompt reply apologising and said she would have to order a new one [not a problem as the central heating was piping hot] washing machine doesn't work but have noticed this has been taken off the list of amenities .”

This did not spoil our holiday in any way will be defiantly booking again. Would recommend getting parking permit for platform 3 car park. Although I've never used the permit as always managed to get parked behind the memorial hall for free

- Adrain, March 2023
Jason February 2023

“Loved the cottage and would stay again.”

- Jason, February 2023
Sophy January 2023

“Lovely location un beautiful Pickering.”

Comfortable lounge A few minor niggles that need updating - dirty baby bottle found under the bed with off milk in, washing machine doesn't work and bath leaks across bathroom floor when emptied and from overflow. Attempted to contact housekeeping but no response. It didn't spoil our break they were just niggles but it would have been good if they could have been sorted whilst we were there.

- Sophy, January 2023
V November 2022

“This was a lovely homely cosy cottage, The location was perfect with so many places within walking distance in Pickering .”

The garden was secure and perfect for our doggies to. There was a lovely welcome pack with everything we needed Tea,coffee, Hot chocolate sugar fresh bread and milk and cookies , we would highly recommend and would love to go back and stay again in the future, tm Thankyou from Vanessa Paul & the doggies

- V, November 2022
Jacki October 2022

“I wouldn’t stay here again.”

Great location but really let down by the cleanliness (lack of it) of the cottage. Shower downstairs was far too small and I wouldn’t have used the bath upstairs as it was filthy.

- Jacki, October 2022
Geoff August 2022

“On the plus side the property is on an excellent location…….”

Great size. On the negative side, it’s not the cleanest of houses

- Geoff, August 2022
Jacqui August 2022

“Great location, lovely large enclosed garden had everything we needed for 3 ...”

Great location, lovely large enclosed garden had everything we needed for 3 adults 2 children and 2 dogs would definitely book again if visiting the area

- Jacqui, August 2022
Fiona August 2022

“We booked this on a bit of a whim as noticed there was just four days available in aug.”

After booking looked at the reviews which were very mixed so wasn't sure what to expect, but we had a great stay the cottage is in a fantastic location. We took 3 dogs with us so the secure garden was great they absolutely loved it, the humans enjoyed the garden also! Because it's quite a long garden its nice in the morning to eat breakfast on the patio close to the house but also in the evening to sit at the top end as it gets lovely late evening sun. It was quite hot during our stay so an umbrella would have been nice near the table as it is in full sun with no shade, and bbq would have been good because it is a nice garden to spend time in. The pictures have been updated after we booked and it does look more accurate now with regards furnishings, could do with a chair in the living room as it was a bit of a squeeze to get 5 adults on one sofa. But the beds were comfortable and the bedding fresh, clean and towels provided were nice and fluffy. Good kitchen more or less has everything you would need, just no proper grill tray in the oven? But I appreciate this won't bother some people if your not wanting to cook (lots of good places to eat very close by). Some reviews mention hamper/welcome items on arrival must say we only had a handfull of tea & coffee bags and a few biscuits so not sure if this is only done when its a special occasion but we didn't mind as we had taken a few bits with us and there is a co-op and lidl just a couple of minutes walk away. Overall would really recommend especially if your taking the family pet, above points are all very small and wouldn't be an issue for most the accommodation is comfortable and great base to explore we definitely want to return.

- Fiona, August 2022
Susan July 2022

“Cottage spotless, tidy and nice and fresh.”

Linens and towels were fresh and excellent quality. Lovely beds. Kitchen fully equipped with everything we needed. Dishwasher could have been a bonus but wasn't essential.Stunning bathroom with separate downstairs shower and toilet. Even though the front of the house is right on the road, the large garden to the rear was peaceful and long enough to capture afternoon sun. Overall a super cottage and would love to stay there again.

- Susan, July 2022
Stephen July 2022

“Comfortable cottage in a great location with easy access to Pickering and all its facilities.”

NYMR is just over the road, nice seeing the steam train from the lounge window. Owner left a lovely welcome pack and sent a pre arrival email with recommendations for best places to eat, walk the dogs etc.

- Stephen, July 2022
Adrain July 2022

“Second time stopping at this cottage this year, Not disappointed in march and not disappointed this time.”

Property was absolutely spotless and and a very good hamper to start the holiday, New picnic bench and table outside, Garden was clean and tidy ( gardener turned up on Sunday morning and had a lovely chat and told us best places to eat and some good local walks) Kitchen well equipped with everything you need. We had a very hot week and the living room was the coolest place to be, Bedrooms were very Hot even with windows open could do with a decent fan ( we always take one just in case ) Really enjoyed staying here again and will be back again this year. Only slight grip is the summer house smells very fusty and furniture inside needs replacing. Thank you Mathew for a fantastic holiday

- Adrain, July 2022
Freda June 2022

“This cottage bears no resemblance to the pictures online.”

No nice crockery, no welcoming flowers or information on how appliances work. Dirty floors, unkempt appearance. The furniture has been changed to large ugly items. The kitchen looks the same as depicted, but does not bear close inspection. There is a TV on the wall above the fireplace with the cables coming down the wall. The garden was overgrown and full of weeds, with no comfortable garden furniture. There was no dishwasher as shown. All in all, for a couple who had travelled from Western Canada for a 3 week stay back to their homeland for their 60th wedding anniversary, this was more than a disappointment.

- Freda, June 2022
Tracy May 2022

“We were a bit disappointed with the property very tired looking needs a lot of ...”

We were a bit disappointed with the property very tired looking needs a lot of tlc, the pictures on the internet show the property to look lovely they must be old photos, skirting boards coming off the wall, damp, cracks in the walls not the cleanest property

- Tracy, May 2022
Aimee April 2022

“Needs some TLC and arrival instructions could be clearer string drop off by property and where the allocated Parking is.”

- Aimee, April 2022
Adrain March 2022

“Have booked this cottage for july but wanted a quick 4 nights away and found this was available.”

WOW everything we could have needed enclosed garden so the dog is safe , very comfy furniture and beds very nice equipped kitchen down stairs toilet and shower room a godsend all in all a very nice cottage ( only downside Mathew no milk or free bottle of wine )

- Adrain, March 2022
Rebecca March 2022

“Overall it’s a lovely cottage, great location, and perfect for us with dogs and the enclosed garden!”

Arrived to milk, bottle of wine and there was tea/coffee etc, it was very cold when we got there and took a while to heat up, definitely recommend taking blankets for going in colder weather! The furniture differs from the pictures so could do with updating to more recent ones, not an issue though. It could do with a bit more tlc with cleanliness and attention to detail but wouldn’t put us off staying again.

- Rebecca, March 2022
Linda January 2022

“A well-equipped cottage.”

Spotlessly clean. The location was perfect; opposite the railway station and just yards from the market square with its shops, pubs and restaurants. We took two dogs with us and the garden was fully enclosed, so they could wander around without us worrying about them. A good selection of books and games for our use. Really good WiFi. We will definitely be back.

- Linda, January 2022
Louise January 2022

“Matt was so helpful with info about places to eat and where they would happily accept dogs along with walks etc.”

His info was spot on and we had a great time. Cottage was gorgeous, clean, well equipped and comfortable, possibly too comfortable as we spent a couple of days just chilling and using the lovely kitchen facilities. Should my holiday dates change to the open season for most of the places to visit in North Yorkshire I will most definitely book this cottage again as locational wise it’s perfect.

- Louise, January 2022
Angela October 2021

“We had a lovely stay at platform 5&3/4.”

The cottage was the perfect location for everything we wanted to do. The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed. We ate out every night as there is so many different places on the doorstep. All issues were dealt with promptly by the owner who was very helpful with all my questions prior to our stay.

- Angela, October 2021
Beverley October 2021

“Excellent property well situated would definitely book this cottage again”

- Beverley, October 2021
Robert September 2021

“The property is in a great location, you couldn't get closer to the NYMR train station if you tried!”

We arrived at the property to milk, biscuits and wine which was a lovely touch. The property listing was accurate in terms of furnishings and was comfortable. The only real let down for the property was cleanliness but it was quite the let down. The downstairs shower had visible mould which resulted in a very strong damp smell in the bathroom and into the kitchen if you didn't leave the bathroom door closed. The kettle had not been cleaned in some time and was fully coated in limescale so we ended up not using it. The oven only had one shelf which fit which made cooking dinner rather difficult but there are an abundance of takeaways close by to help with this. The hard floors were dirty and we found dead bugs on several surfaces. The level of cleanliness was generally poor which was a real shame as it was a lovely property with a beautiful garden. The potential to be a great holiday stay is there, it just needs a deep clean and some minor maintenance. Overall, a nice property but needs a higher standard of cleanliness for an enjoyable stay.

- Robert, September 2021
Steven August 2021

“Love Pickering and loved this cottage.”

It had everything we needed, it was comfy and clean and a joy to stay in. Parking is just a short walk away and the cottage is in a good location. We would definitely stay here again.

- Steven, August 2021
Andrew July 2021

“Maybe we have a high expectation but the general cleanliness of the property could be a lot better, very dirty kitchen floor, dirty windows with dead flies laid around front of cooker was very dusty.”

This was the first time we have rented a cottage and would think twice before doing it again

- Andrew, July 2021
Annie May 2021

“The cottage was clean and comfortable although the furniture differs from the photographs.”

The kitchen was well equipped and the bed extremely comfortable. A very pretty garden. The cottage is very well situated for exploring Pickering with lots of pubs and takeaways on the doorstep. The Chinese 4 doors away was excellent as was the Indian and the Fish and Chips. I would suggest that a mirror in the main bedroom would be useful as would a shelf in the shower. Parking is just a few minutes walk away and it is easy to stop outside the cottage to load/unload.

- Annie, May 2021
Sheila May 2021

“It is a lovely cottage the garden became a favourite spot after our outings.”

Pickering is a great place with lots to do and friendly people. The down side to Pickering was it's very active traffic wardens. I collected three tickets in three days. Parking is highly restricted so it's important to look carefully for the time limits.

- Sheila, May 2021
Jane April 2021

“The situation of the cottage is perfect with easy access to surrounding areas of natural beauty.”

The cottage was comfortable and the owner very kindly left us a welcome pack of biscuits and milk. I have to agree with other holiday makers that the cottage would benefit from some TLC. We have stayed a number of times in the owners other cottage which has always been immaculately presented. I wouldn’t be put off staying again in the future.

- Jane, April 2021
Jacqueline April 2021

“Lovely comfy cottage in Pickering facing the North York Moors railway station.”

Very clean and welcoming with everything we needed for our family break. We loved the garden and I made the most of sitting in it as we had the best sunny weather in April. The cottage is in the perfect situation with plenty of shops near by. We used the bakers shop 3 door's away which had delicious bakes and friendly staff. We took our little dog with us and enjoyed some of the local walks especially up by the castle. We loved everything about our stay & would definitely stay again.

- Jacqueline, April 2021
Clive September 2020

“Cottage absolutely Brilliant, right outside Pickering, North Yorkshire Moors railway station.”

Also Bottle of Red wine, biscuits, and a bottle of milk, was a very thoughtful welcomed gift. I would definitely recommend for others to book this cottage.

- Clive, September 2020
Richard September 2020

“Excellent location.”

Gorgeous accommodation, very clean, extremely comfortable and with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. We loved every minute of our stay and would highly recommend to anyone . Only downside is parking but it's only a 5 min walk and it's not a drama at all. Loved our stay and will definitely be coming back

- Richard, September 2020
Allan March 2020

“Great position loved the railway station across the road and back garden for the dogs.”

- Allan, March 2020
Amie January 2020

“Lovely cottage great location.”

Owner very helpful nothing too much trouble. Clean and comfy. Would return to this cottage. Thank you

- Amie, January 2020
John December 2019

“As a first time booking a self-catering break, the whole experience of looking up a cottage to stay, booking and communication with Sykes Cottages was easy and simple.”

Making it an enjoyable experience and already thinking about another break. It was a lovely break away. The location was perfect in the town for shops, pubs, and walking spots. The cottage was very welcoming on arrival with milk in the fridge and mince pies for the festive season. The cottage was ideal, comfortable and all the facilities we needed for our mini holiday to relax and do a bit of exploring in North Yorkshire.

- John, December 2019
Mr Priestley October 2019

“Lovely cottage in great location.”

Garden needed a tidy up but it did not spoil our break.

- Mr Priestley, October 2019
Ian September 2019

“Very nice cottage in an excellent location would certainly book again.”

Perfect for steam enthusiasts being a 30 second walk from Pickering Station. Our only negative point was the dishwasher not working, but these things happen.

- Ian, September 2019
David May 2019

“Good location for all our needs, Pickering is a beautiful village with all amenities.”

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped, plenty of walks with the dogs. The location for the steam train was wonderful just across the road which we used for a trip to Whitby. We all enjoyed the holiday except for terrible weather but still a good break.

- David, May 2019
Diana April 2019

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay at this cottage.”

It is extremely well located for access to the centre of Pickering, a market town which has a lot to offer in terms of shopping and places to eat. It is also easy to catch a bus from Pickering to various places in North Yorkshire. We visited Whitby, Helmsley and York in this way. The cottage itself is very comfortable and is particularly warm which was welcome during what turned out to be quite a cold week in late April/early May. The cottage itself is well equipped, with comfortable beds and easy chairs, and a very pleasant kitchen/dining room, again well equipped. All in all, I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone who would like to stay in this area.

- Diana, April 2019
Shaun March 2019

“We was so disappointed with the interior of the cot tage and the state of the summer house seating area and the garden in general we have notified sykes main office.”

This cottage is not worth 4 star rating!!

- Shaun, March 2019
Wendy March 2019

“Nice Cottage, convenient for the village center, shops, pubs etc”

- Wendy, March 2019
Beverley March 2019

“No where to park near cottage great for walks and village cottage could do with a attention”

- Beverley, March 2019
Mandy February 2019

“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location!”

Bigger than I thought it would be, with a large garden that is a sun trap! Really comfy double bed too. It did everything we wanted and the dog enjoyed it too!

- Mandy, February 2019
Nicola December 2018

“Lovely cosy, well equipped cottage.”

Great location right on the door step for Pickering’s amenities. Nice pubs, places to eat. Two supermarkets less than 5 mins walk away. Short scenic drive to Whitby. Would recommend

- Nicola, December 2018
Lisa November 2018

“Great communications from owner about parking, keys, sat nav instructions etc.”

Lovely cottage directly across from steam railway and very close to local shops and restaurants. Highly recommended.

- Lisa, November 2018
Steven November 2018

“Arrived and the cottage was really cold and smelt damp , no handbook anywhere so had to find things out like the heating ourselves .”

Needs attention to detail like as a previous visitor mentioned , numerous lightbulbs out , no battery replaced in clock , very tired around the edges and the cleanliness for us was the worst . Black mould in areas , bathrooms look like they had ,had a wipe but not a full clean , things felt grimy , grease running down front of dishwasher unit . Dog mess left in garden that previous people did not pick up . We did not eat in the cottage and maybe it is us that like things looking perfect but the pictures can’t be recent as it is looking tired now . Shame but wouldn’t stay there again . All is needed is bleach spray ,we bought a fragrance candle to remove the smell of damp . On a positive note the area is lovely and cottage in a good spot ,parking is easy enough and within walking distance .

- Steven, November 2018
S November 2018

“Cottage was roomy, and comfortable.”

Excellent location,good parking.My only gripes would be quite a few light bulbs out in the kitchen and bathroom. No egg cups ! And we were left a pack of new tea towels which is very nice, but no good for absorbing water !! Otherwise good

- S, November 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with double and one single bed, 1 x large double, 1 x single bed
Bathroom with freestanding bath, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge
TV's with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Permit parking 200 yards away
Garden to the rear with lawned area, patio, furniture and summerhouse
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
The open stairs may not be suitable for some guests
The central heating boiler is located in the single bedroom with a smoke/carbon monoxide alarm Bookings cant start on a Sunday at this property

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About the location

PICKERING

Kirkbymoorside 7 miles; Helmsley 13 miles; Scarborough 18 miles; Whitby 22 miles; York 27 miles.

This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and traditional shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park, home of the Heartbeat countryside. Enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway, where Harry Potter fans can even explore some of the locations used in the filming of The Philosopher’s Stone! The Beck Isle Museum is also well worth a visit, with its unique collection of black and white photography and displays of rural life. Walkers will be spoilt for choice by the rolling hills, valleys, rivers and abundant wildlife of the North York Moors, whilst the city of York and the Heritage Coast are just half an hour’s drive away. All in all, a wonderful setting for a relaxing holiday.

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“Lovely cottage very well presented.”

“Overall superb.”

“Loved the cottage and would stay again.”

“Lovely location un beautiful Pickering.”

“This was a lovely homely cosy cottage, The location was perfect with so many places within walking distance in Pickering .”

“I wouldn’t stay here again.”

“On the plus side the property is on an excellent location…….”

“Great location, lovely large enclosed garden had everything we needed for 3 ...”

“We booked this on a bit of a whim as noticed there was just four days available in aug.”

“Cottage spotless, tidy and nice and fresh.”

“Comfortable cottage in a great location with easy access to Pickering and all its facilities.”

“Second time stopping at this cottage this year, Not disappointed in march and not disappointed this time.”

“This cottage bears no resemblance to the pictures online.”

“We were a bit disappointed with the property very tired looking needs a lot of ...”

“Needs some TLC and arrival instructions could be clearer string drop off by property and where the allocated Parking is.”

“Have booked this cottage for july but wanted a quick 4 nights away and found this was available.”

“Overall it’s a lovely cottage, great location, and perfect for us with dogs and the enclosed garden!”

“A well-equipped cottage.”

“Matt was so helpful with info about places to eat and where they would happily accept dogs along with walks etc.”

“We had a lovely stay at platform 5&3/4.”

“Excellent property well situated would definitely book this cottage again”

“The property is in a great location, you couldn't get closer to the NYMR train station if you tried!”

“Love Pickering and loved this cottage.”

“Maybe we have a high expectation but the general cleanliness of the property could be a lot better, very dirty kitchen floor, dirty windows with dead flies laid around front of cooker was very dusty.”

“The cottage was clean and comfortable although the furniture differs from the photographs.”

“It is a lovely cottage the garden became a favourite spot after our outings.”

“The situation of the cottage is perfect with easy access to surrounding areas of natural beauty.”

“Lovely comfy cottage in Pickering facing the North York Moors railway station.”

“Cottage absolutely Brilliant, right outside Pickering, North Yorkshire Moors railway station.”

“Excellent location.”

“Great position loved the railway station across the road and back garden for the dogs.”

“Lovely cottage great location.”

“As a first time booking a self-catering break, the whole experience of looking up a cottage to stay, booking and communication with Sykes Cottages was easy and simple.”

“Lovely cottage in great location.”

“Very nice cottage in an excellent location would certainly book again.”

“Good location for all our needs, Pickering is a beautiful village with all amenities.”

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay at this cottage.”

“We was so disappointed with the interior of the cot tage and the state of the summer house seating area and the garden in general we have notified sykes main office.”

“Nice Cottage, convenient for the village center, shops, pubs etc”

“No where to park near cottage great for walks and village cottage could do with a attention”

“Lovely cottage in a fantastic location!”

“Lovely cosy, well equipped cottage.”

“Great communications from owner about parking, keys, sat nav instructions etc.”

“Arrived and the cottage was really cold and smelt damp , no handbook anywhere so had to find things out like the heating ourselves .”

“Cottage was roomy, and comfortable.”

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PICKERING