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Michaelmass Cottage

(Ref. 1085226)

Castleton, North York Moors National Park Show on map

4.7

About Sykes tick ratings

Our Property Experts award tick ratings to the property during the initial onboarding stage, before they are added to our website. While tick ratings vary, they are all based on the same fundamental standards.

Simple, practical, no frills.

Well presented and well run.

Good level of quality and comfort.

Excellent standard throughout.

Exceptional standard with a degree of luxury.

Sykes rating

  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Reviews

  • "Limited outside space but the cottage matched if not surpassed expectations."

    Thoroughly enjoyable stay aided by good weather. The Co-op, the train service, the local 2 pubs all added to the enjoyment. Our reason for choosing Michaelmass Cottage was its proximity to Danby Castle Barns where we were attending a wedding ceremony. However the 7 days spent at the cottage was an absolute bonus.

    Reviewed by Carole4.7Apr 2025

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, x 1 single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Electric central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • On-street parking
  • Small garden with gravel and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: The steps leading up to the first-floor are steep, please take care

The property

Tucked away in the idyllic village of Castleton in North Yorkshire, this traditional stone-built cottage is in a superb location within the North York Moors National Park.

Michaelmass Cottage has easy access to amenities.

It is an ideal dwelling for a couple who are looking for a peaceful getaway.

Park on the road, directly outside the property.

You can unload your bags and relax. The sitting room, which has a dining area, is beamed with shutters at the windows.

It is quaint and inviting, here you can look forward to a log burning stove and curling up on the sofa in front of your favourite film on the Smart TV.

Rustle up tasty home-cooked meals in the well-equipped galley style kitchen, which includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, and a dishwasher for keeping your space tidy. There are two beautifully presented bedrooms.

The larger is a double with feature wall, fireplace, and chest of drawers.

The second is a snug single bedroom, sitting quietly at the rear of the property. There is a secluded area outside for you to sit and relax with a glass of wine.

Across the road is the ‘old man’s park’ with benches in the sun and views up Danby Dale.

You might have to share it with the sheep who love to graze there! Exploring the village and surrounding area is a delight.

You will discover a good selection of pubs and traditional inns to sample local ales and locally soured food.

Treat yourself to a scrumptious pub lunch after a day’s walking.

The Eskdale is a lovely restaurant, right next to the station, serving excellent food and wines.

The Down Arms, directly around the corner, serves traditional pub food and has a great atmosphere. Around the corner and up the High Street is a well-stocked Co-op where you can buy basic supplies, logs and sticks.

There is a delightful tearoom on the High Street.

The train station offers easy access to the surrounding villages and the old fishing town of Whitby. If you enjoy hiking, Castleton is a perfect location, it being the start of The Esk Valley Walk.

This is a fabulous long distance linear walk, which can be done in five stages, using the train or the car.

All the details are in the cottage. Nearby you will find Danby Lodge, The Moors National Park Centre, where you can pick up information on hundreds of local destinations.

The staff are very helpful.

There are a series of scenic walks from there.

Just ask the helpful visitor centre staff and they will point you in the right direction.

Their well-stocked gift shop is definitely worth a visit.

Promising an unforgettable trip to North Yorkshire, choose Michaelmass Cottage.

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Where you’ll be staying

CASTLETON

Guisborough 9 miles; Pickering 19 miles; Whitby 18 miles.

The picturesque village of Castleton nestles in the beautiful Esk Valley, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Surrounded by stunning scenery, this bustling village offers superb amenities including two pubs, both serving great food, a convenience store, deli & tea rooms. There is a railway station serving the Esk Valley and Whitby, which also links with the steam line to the attractive market town of Pickering. The Camphill Village Trust community of Botton is nearby, with its craft workshops and shops selling home produced food, craft items and books. The historic city of York is just over an hour away, and the coastal towns and villages of Whitby, Staithes, Robin Hood's Bay and Sandsend with its lovely beach, are within easy driving distance, and well worth a visit.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas