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Platform 2 & 3/4, Pickering

Platform 2 & 3/4 is a lovely terraced house opposite the steam railway line in Pickering. With three bedrooms, two doubles and a zip/link twin, it sleeps six people comfortably. The house also has a bathroom, kitchen and a sitting room with woodburner and dining area. Outside, there is both off road and roadside parking, and a small courtyard garden. Platform 2 & 3/4 is a great base for a family retreat, and most definitely for train lovers.

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Accommodation Details

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin with TV (can be super king-size double on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.

A delightful, stone terraced cottage, situated opposite the steam railway and just a few hundred yards from the centre of the bustling market town of Pickering. A period cottage, this wonderful Pickering holiday home has been fully restored to offer stylish and comfortable accommodation throughout, and is well placed for families and friends to enjoy time together exploring the North York Moors National Park and the nearby resorts of Whitby and Scarborough. The cottage features a cosy sitting room with corner sofa and a warming woodburner in a feature fire surround, while a handmade Grandfather clock, a lovely rocking chair and little extra touches link the house back to its original era. Upstairs in this Pickering cottage, the three spacious bedrooms are tastefully furnished, and offer excellent flexibility to suit the whole family. The front bedroom of this Pickering cottage has a feature window which looks directly out across the railway station; a must for steam railway enthusiasts. A short stroll from this Pickering cottage brings you to the centre of this historic town, with a weekly market, a rich array of tea rooms and pubs and some lovely independent shops. Why not visit the interesting Beck Isle Museum or climb the steps up to the castle? For both young and old, a trip on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway is a must, as it winds its way through the stunning scenery of the heather-clad moors to Grosmont and Whitby. With local walks through the woods and trout fishing just opposite, family and friends can get together, relax and enjoy this lovely old market town. A lovely holiday home in a great location, ideal for a family holiday.

This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and with its traditional shops, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating with woodburner. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, 2 x TVs with Freeview, Wi-Fi, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional fuel on honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Small courtyard with furniture. Three well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pub 2 mins walk. Note: Due to the location, some associated road and railway noise can be heard. Parking Permit for 1 car at a car park 200 yards from the cottage Bookings cant start on a Sunday at this property

Location Details

This historic market town, with its full range of amenities and with its traditional shops, pubs and restaurants, serves as the official gateway to the beautiful North York Moors National Park.

From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Pickering is detailed below.

Fri 31st Light rain 4°C 2°C 9mph 0.9mm 1,023mb
Sat 1st Broken clouds 6°C 1°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,026mb
Sun 2nd Overcast clouds 7°C 3°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,018mb
Mon 3rd Overcast clouds 8°C 3°C 15mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Tue 4th Light rain 9°C 5°C 19mph 0.9mm 1,018mb
Wed 5th Sky is clear 7°C 2°C 11mph 0.0mm 1,040mb
Thu 6th Sky is clear 7°C 2°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,046mb

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