Title: Host & Stay | Iris Cottage 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 # Host & Stay | Iris Cottage Holiday home in Pickering with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73974700/73974665/a3474303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73974700/73974665/810116f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73974700/73974665/94bec1fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Separate bathtub and shower, hair dryer, towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73974700/73974665/aeb2520d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73980000/73974700/73974665/3bf37194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Host & Stay | Iris Cottage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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 | Iris Cottage Summary: Centred in the middle of the historic market town of Pickering, North Yorkshire, Iris Cottage is a cosy ground floor apartment with plenty to offer guests looking for a quiet retreat. Sleeping up to four guests across two bedrooms, Iris Cottage is the perfect location for families and groups of friends to head to when looking for a getaway with lots to do on your doorstep with the beauties of the Yorkshire countryside at your fingertips. The Space: Iris Cottage has a cosy and homely living room, with wooden roof beams running elegantly across the ceilings, a comfy sofa, two matching, equally-comfortable armchairs and a flat-screen TV - this is a truly relaxing space for you to fall back on after your action-packed days exploring all that Pickering and the surrounding Yorkshire countryside has to offer. The apartment's kitchen is full of character. With green wooden cupboards and drawers, the room is given a traditional, yet stylish look. All readily equipped with all the modern appliances that you’ll need to make the most of culinary grand designs from dishwasher to fridge-freezer, and kettle to oven and hobs. From there you can go ahead and take in the whole house for a meal together in the dining room, where four plush chairs surround the fine table set up. Head to either of the two bedrooms and you’ll find tranquil spaces for easy living and soothing nights rest. There is a king size bedroom, as well as a super king. This bed can be split to form two singles, making Iris Cottage ideal for families staying with children. If this is something you are interested in, you will need to request this prior to your stay. All beds are made up using plush bedding and premium bed linens to ensure that you have the best night’s sleep possible. Both bedrooms are also en-suite. One has a bathtub, separate shower, WC, and wash basin, whilst the other en-suite boasts a shower, basin and WC. Guest Access: Guests have access to the full apartment. Keys are accessed via a key safe and the details will be provided to guests shortly before their arrival date. There is private parking for one vehicle available to guests to the rear of Iris Cottage. Please note that the outdoor space on offer at Iris Cottage is semi-enclosed and is not suitable for sitting in. Please note that an occupied apartment is above Iris Cottage. The Neighborhood: Iris Cottage is perfectly located in the market town of Pickering. The thriving town has 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! From the beautiful North York Moors, to the expansive Great Yorkshire Forest and finally the delightful North Yorkshire coast, Pickering is ideally situated where you can experience everything the county has to offer. Getting Around: Pickering has great bus routes with journeys to York, Malton, Thirsk, Helmsley, Whitby, Scarborough and Leeds. The nearest mainline railway station can be found 8 miles away in Malton with routes to Scarborough, Manchester and Liverpool amongst others. Iris Cottage is located just a short 10-minute walk 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. 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: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Separate bathtub and shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 61b76ebb4a7d1e0030e5befc ## 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%7C54.24455%2C-0.77733&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GIQcx24uinFKr6CYL6ILBJxYpDc=) Pickering, England #### What's nearby - Pickering Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Beck Isle Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Pickering Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 17 min drive - 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Malton Station - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min walk - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk - ‪Bansheaf Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Figaro's Ristorante - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Black Bull - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Host & Stay | Iris Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Host & Stay | Iris Cottage? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Host & Stay | Iris Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Host & Stay | Iris Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Host & Stay | Iris Cottage located? > Situated in Pickering, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pickering Church and North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Beck Isle Museum and Pickering Castle are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Host & Stay | Iris Cottage Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacki M. 27 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cottage Layout of cottage was brilliant. So much space and location was fab. Will definitely be returning here ##### Jacki M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lynne O. 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Spotlessly clean and well equipped except for one chipped large plate. Convenient location. Interior lovely. Liked the environmental 'green' emphasis at the cottage. Negative comments: noisy in front bedroom from traffic noise starting at approx 4.30am so sleep poor. Key pad inoperable initially - two of the code numbers would not press - we think the key behind was preventing the numbers from being pressed. Took five attempts to get the key pad to work. Back door is warped and does not close properly. Heating would not work. Hot water only tepid. There was also a smell from drains in the back bedroom. These are comments to improve the stay experience of future guests. Overall, good value for money. ##### Lynne O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy 22 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely property in the village of Pickering,parking available on premises.Lovely and clean inside and everything you would need for your break.Right in the heart of the village with shops in walking distance and close to the castle. The only downside was communication,it took 3 emails then a phone call to get any response regarding staying an extra night.There needs to be a mirror in the front bedroom over the dressing table ,had to use the other guest room to dry my hair and then we had to move the big mirror near a socket plug.There needs to be an outside light outside the door at night ,we couldn’t see a thing when we arrived back at night.This is a downstairs apartment so bare in mind that there is noise from the upstairs guests especially if they have children running up and down the room. You can’t get into your property till 4 pm but have to be out by 10am which is not even 24hours in the property! ##### Tracy Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gill i., Cheshire 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stylish apartment This property was extremely clean, stylish and well-equipped. It is spacious and well laid out. It may be that we didn’t read the listing carefully enough, but it came as a bit of a surprise that the cottage is a ground floor apartment with an occupied flat above. That said, there was little noise. The property is situated on a busy road and so there was inevitably some traffic noise. The garden alluded to in the listing is simply the concrete back entrance to the property., which was disappointing. All that said, we had a very enjoyable stay. ##### Gill i. 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