Title: Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage ## Photo gallery for Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage (Pickering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68083700/68083664/9706d257.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage (Pickering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68083700/68083664/ea8edd36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage (Pickering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68083700/68083664/981316d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage (Pickering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68083700/68083664/bddbae44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, offices - Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage (Pickering)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68090000/68083700/68083664/d67d757f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on the edge of North York Moors National Park, Sunny Dale Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with its bright open-plan kitchen, living and dining area. Unwind in the garden with sun loungers or explore nearby picturesque towns and villages. ## Reviews 7.4 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage Summary: 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. Guest Access: 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. The 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. Interaction with Guests: We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a... ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: Free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Sunny Dale Cottage Su Sunny Dale Cottage, Thornton-le-dale Pickering Sunny Dale Cottage, Thornton-le-dale Private vacation home 609d26cecbfb52002f9772ac ## About the area Pickering is home to this vacation home. Malton and Norton Golf Club and Wolds Way Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo. Scampston Walled Garden and Yorkshire Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Pickering travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pickering.dx5657) [View more Vacation homes in Pickering](https://www.expedia.ca/Pickering-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5657-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.23711%2C-0.72052&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0d_zGXia0RYBHcnW2cSMs-WiI7k=) Pickering, England ### What's nearby - ![Bleak but beautiful moorland approaching the lion inn at Blakey ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141823/d683438c-af99-4db4-8c78-ae47ba2dfc33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North York Moors National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![The biggest roller-coaster in the park called "kumali" 🎢 #Mark_and_Travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079225/fd13a2cb-842f-4d83-91e4-f3a350c6f749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 12 min drive \- 11.7 km - ![Scarborough Open Air Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173405/11d25f70-460e-4b77-8874-4374310642be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Scarborough Open Air Theatre 27 min drive \- 28.3 km - North Yorkshire Moors Railway 5 min drive \- 4.3 km - Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 13 min drive \- 6.8 km ### Getting around - Malton Station 15 min drive - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) 86 min drive ### Restaurants - The Sun Inn 5 min drive - The Black Bull 6 min drive - Costa Coffee 5 min drive - Nosh 4 min drive - Caffe Stop 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage? ### Where is Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host & Stay | Sunny Dale Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Had a wonderful stay at Sunny Dale Cottage the property is beautifully presented and looks exactly like the photos. It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped and in a fantastic location just behind the main street in Thornton Le Dale and within easy reach of Dalby Forest, Scarborough, Eden Camp and Flamingo Land all of which we visited during our stay. Easy check in and check out, communication and booking process couldnt have been easier. Would definitely stay again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill H. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Accommodation and Location Lovely cottage, comfortable, clean and well equipped. Couple of things, better mirrors in bedrooms would be useful. Washing up bowl needed as sink is very big and needs a lot of water. Cleaning under cushions on sofa needed. Location is great and surrounding countryside and drive to coast is fantastic. Very pretty village and we shall return. ##### Jill H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### keith m. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Too abrupt with information . Spent too much time telling us about penalties we could occur. Very u. Pleasant place. Television too high up. Noisy in the end bedroom. ##### keith m. 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