Title: Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557200/33557137/5adb0f8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557200/33557137/300b9d4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557200/33557137/10455ceb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557200/33557137/8d75926f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33557200/33557137/47fbfc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque village of Great Ayton, The Old Forge offers a tranquil riverside retreat with views across fields. Enjoy walks from the doorstep, explore local cafés and restaurants within walking distance, and unwind in the North York Moors National Park surroundings. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Welcome to The Old Forge; our 4\* holiday cottage dating back to 1840 and located in the village of Great Ayton in beautiful North Yorkshire. Enjoying a delightful riverside location with views across fields, The Old Forge offers excellent accommodation with an ideal setting to enjoy tranquil countryside surroundings, the great outdoors, local cafés, pubs and restaurants all within walking distance. Many walks start from the front door and take in wonderful scenery. On the edge of the North York Moors National Park, the village was home to Captain Cook and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. Explore the North Yorkshire coast including Saltburn and Whitby. In addition to shops, pub, restaurant and take-away all within 100 yards, Great Ayton offers tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket club and football field. A great place to enjoy a holiday or short break – families, individuals, children, pets all welcome! We hope to see you soon. (Please note the neighbouring property to The Old Forge has access though our driveway). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![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%7C54.48769%2C-1.13329&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A6DTG3GTCLMox3ZtA2Du87JnuH4=) Great Ayton, North Yorkshire #### What's nearby - North York Moors National Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles - Teesside University - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles - Riverside Stadium - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles - Saltburn Pier - 18 min drive - 13.2 miles - Danby Castle - 23 min drive - 15.1 miles #### Getting around - Great Ayton Station - 17 min walk - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brass Monkey Beer Boutique - ‬6 min drive - ‪Strikes - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Tannery - ‬3 min walk - ‪Uno Momento - ‬6 min drive - ‪G & Tea House - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. located? > This family-friendly Middlesbrough cottage is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Roseberry Topping, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North York Moors National Park and Guisborough Forest. Flatts Lane Woodland Country Park and Stewart Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Great Ayton Station is 17 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family friendly holiday cottage in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayne M. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter gathering Great property in a lovely location. Well equipped with very comfy beds. ##### Jayne M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linton B. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family break Great house with good fixtures and fittings in a lovely private area7 people and 2 very well behaved greyhounds Loads of walks available Good food on your doorstep Lovely neighbours ##### Linton B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mick W. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend break Had a very nice weekend break at the old forge cottage good location nicely equipped and clean Would return Only downside was young men in the river at bottom of the garden using bad language not good when you have grandkids with you but nothing to do with the cottage though ##### Mick W. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill W. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Family celebration Great stay, property was just as described, extremely clean and comfortable. Host was always helpful and contactable and assisted with a last minute request for a late check out, thanks again 👍 ##### Jill W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo R. 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Half term getaway This was our second time staying at this property and we were not disappointed. The house is spacious, clean and the kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom was a highlight with the kids with a tv and jacuzzi bath which was well used after a days walking. The location of the property was perfect and the village is beautiful. ##### Jo R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun D. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely 3 Night stay Just returned today from the cottage, which was spotless, well equipped and in a lovely location. The whirlpool bath and tv in the upstairs bathroom was fantastic and the teenagers enjoyed the xbox. Hope to return sometime in the future! ##### Shaun D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda W., Adelaide 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time Great village, lovely cottage enjoyed our time here. ##### Amanda W. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett B. 31 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice house in an excellent location Check in went very smoothly, and the house had everything we needed for an extended stay. Location is perfect - right next to the river, and a short walk to many excellent restaurants and pubs. ##### Brett B. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kay T. 9 May 2018 #### Extremely Clean and Great Location. Ideal property for family get together. Perfect weather made it a perfect location.. Minutes walk to shops and pubs. ##### Kay T. Stayed 6 nights in May 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan K. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal House and Location We stayed over the Bank Holiday weekend with family that included various ages from 39 to 82, the house was perfect and accessible to all. It was very clean and the facilities were as listed. The house was in a great location in Great Ayton nearby nice pubs and restaurants. I can only mention the Roya Oak for the fantastic food and service and also the Stone Quarry pub for its service, ambience and cost. All in all this was a fantastic weekend in a great house and location. ##### Alan K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D G. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location House was great, as listed. Bunk room downstairs is quite small. Lovely spot by the river, the sweet/ice cream shop across the road was perfect for the kids, the butcher's round the corner does amazing pies. Enjoyed walks up Roseberry Topping and the Wain Stones ##### D G. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy S. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely area with lots of walks and everything you need in great ayton itself . Good ##### Wendy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you Just wanted to say a massive thank you. This property was perfect, the local village had everything we needed and more. Everyone was really friendly. We will be looking to book again, longer next time. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clydia Y., Columbus 20 May 2017 #### Wonderful place to stay! We had the best time. The home was very comfortable and in the best location. The view from the kitchen table is so serene. If you have never been to Great Ayton before you are in for a treat. The village is at the end of the home's driveway. The people are so friendly and you are within walking distance of the co-op and the Royal Oak Inn. The food and pub make it a great place to eat. ##### Clydia Y. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff B. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memory Lane trip Having lived in the area some time ago, this was a trip down memory lane for us. We met the very helpful Anna on arrival, who manages the cottage with one of her brothers. This character cottage is lovely and perfectly situated alongside the waterfall within easy reach of a number of village shops, pubs, cafes and eating places. It is a great place if you enjoy long (and short) countryside walks - we even managed a beach walk from Marske to Saltburn. We would be very happy to book the cottage again. The amenities Hot Tub I would describe as a single spa or whirlpool bath in the bathroom. ##### Jeff B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Viv K. 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Riverside gem Lovely stay at this Riverside cottage. Great location. 4th bedroom bunk beds which were unsuitable for our infants and too small for our adults (over 6ft). However one couple had cancelled so we were OK. ##### Viv K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark O. 3 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot in idyllic village We visited from Australia and planned to see family and friends in the local area. Gt Ayton is easily accessible from the main highways and offered the facilities that we required, eateries and shopping, with an historic vibe that few other places can offer. The Old Forge is central with parking facilities. The house is large and could have slept 6 people easily. Two bathrooms made life easy. Kitchen was large and well set-up. A few basic provisions would be a nice touch for future guests. The garden next to the stream was a stunning spot to have breakfast and entertain visitors. We have stayed in several ABBs on this journey and this place was our favourite. We would definitely book again if we are back soon. Thanks. ##### Mark O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon W. 8 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property in a quiet, convenient village location We loved our stay in Great Ayton and highly recommend a stay at The Old Forge. The house is towards the end of a private road, south facing at the front, overlooking the river and small public park. However, the leafed bushes round the front garden make it private. The step by the double lounge doors is quite a sun trap in the afternoon - we took camping chairs to sit out there. We managed to park two large cars at the front fairly easily (recommend reversing through the gate) as long as you are tucked in by the fence and wall, to allow driving access to the neighbour's garage. There was also parking nearby off the high street, even during a bank Holiday weekend. The accommodation is spacious with a downstairs shower room and wc off the front door hallway hall. The upstairs bathroom is fabulous and you can watch TV whilst relaxing in the jacuzzi bath! The three upstairs bedrooms are all doubles. The downstairs bunk bedroom off the rear of the lounge is small and dark, but we only had one teenager sleeping in this, so it was fine for him. The kitchen could do with lightening up as the dark worktop, red carpet and dark table & chairs make the room seem gloomy even on a sunny day, especially as the lounge is quite light. The property is well equipped with extra touches like toilet roll, hand wash, washing up liquid etc. It could perhaps do with a few more knives and thicker curtains in two of the bedrooms. The location of the property is great, away from the hustle and bustle of vehicles and people on the main road but within a minute's walk of most of Great Ayton's amenities including the Co-op, Coupland bakery, coffee shops, three takeaways, post office, pub etc. Suggitts selling homemade vanilla ice cream and sweets is at the end of the private road of the property. More facilities are available in nearby Stokesley or Guisborough. Everything relating to Captain Cook in the village is within walking distance. We walked up to Captain Cook's monument from the village and there is also a nice circular walk through the fields and back through Great Ayton, starting on the other side of the weir. We saw owls, bats and a bird of prey at dusk in one of the fields. Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Whitby etc are within easy driving distance and a hike up Roseberry Topping is definitely worth it on a clear day, for the amazing all round far-reaching views. Overall a great place to stay for both young and old. ##### Sharon W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Paul T. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Paul T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mary R. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay The property was clean and beautifully appointed. The location was excellent being so close to the town and some picturesque walks. We loved the cafes and especially the butcher's pork pies!! The host was responsive and ensured we had everything we needed. We hope one day to come back and stay again. Thanks. ##### Michelle B. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pampa M. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting Family This was a perfect location to visit our family. We live in the US. It had all the amenities needed. The shops nearby were convenient. Cozy cottage. ##### Pampa M. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth B. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Ayton Great stay ##### Beth B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew L. 6 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property in an amazing location. The cottage was very cosy and had plenty of room. The location by the weir was lovely and relaxing and only about 100 metres from the village shops and restaurants. Great Ayton has an amazing amount of facilities for a village it's size. Maybe as its also a bit of a tourist destination and ideal centre for walkers and cyclists. The communication with Alex was excellent and very helpful. Overall, this is a great place to stay for a family group. ##### Andrew L. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela J. 14 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old forge cottage The cottage was in a good village location a shop pub butchers and bakers everything you could ask for the cottage was clean and spacious we all had lovely time ##### Angela J. 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