Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, this cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of North York Moors National Park. The cottage includes conveniences like a kitchen.
North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 13 min drive - 4.9 miles
South Bay Beach - 39 min drive - 21.6 miles
Scarborough Open Air Theatre - 40 min drive - 21.8 miles
Getting around
Pickering Levisham Station - 15 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
The Sun Inn - 6 min drive
The Grapes - 11 min drive
Caffe Stop - 5 min drive
Russell's Cafe - 6 min drive
The Black Bull - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. External utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other properties on-site).. Patio with garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Sitting-out area with picnic table (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Ample private parking. No smoking.. This lovely ground floor cottage is one of three situated around an attractive courtyard on the edge of the picturesque village of Lockton in the heart of the North York Moors National Park amidst beautiful scenery and heather moorland. Sympathetically converted, the cottage is well equipped and furnished to a very good standard creating a warm and welcoming ambience. Walks start from the doorstep with paths and bridleways leading to Dalby Forest, making this an excellent location from which to explore this beautiful unspoilt area. A 2 minute stroll takes you to the local country inn serving excellent food with further amenities in the market town of Pickering (4 miles) where you will find a good choice of shops, tea-rooms, restaurants, pubs, leisure centre, swimming pool and the famous North York Moors Steam Railway. Horse riding, fishing, golf and cycle hire are available locally. The Moors village of Goathland, famous for ’Heartbeat’, the ancient port of Whitby and the seaside resort of Scarborough together with the quaint fishing villages along the rugged Heritage Coast are only a short drive away.
This property can be booked together with Little Fox Cottage (DC4159) and Fox Cub Cottage (DC3653) to accommodate up to seven guests.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The cottage also includes a washing machine.
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
Check-in: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
su-DC4160-DC4160
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do close to this cottage?
This cottage is located in Pickering, close to Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and North Riding Forest Park. You'll also find North York Moors National Park and Pickering Castle within a short drive.
Is there parking available at All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.?
No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.
Is this cottage next to a casino?
No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?
No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.
What amenities will couples enjoy at All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.?
Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some cottage, as well as a garden.
Does All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space. have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.
Does this cottage offer breakfast?
No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.
Does All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space. have connecting rooms available?
No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Are there rooms with balconies at All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.?
No, you won't find cottage with balconies at All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space..
All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space. Reviews
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephen Sharpe
Sep 6, 2025
C
Cottage was spotlessly clean and very warm and welcoming Fox and Rabbit pub next door served excellent meals and was very friendly Well positioned for lovely countryside and coast
Stephen Sharpe
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maria
Oct 15, 2019
Lovely cottage for a couple and excellent location for dog walking, gate at the back of the garden l
Lovely cottage for a couple and excellent location for dog walking, gate at the back of the garden leads straight into Dalby Forest. Pub 1 minute walk away. Loved it.
Maria
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan
May 27, 2019
This is a very nice place and area to stay just no local shop to get a paper or bread.
This is a very nice place and area to stay just no local shop to get a paper or bread.
Susan
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
Feb 7, 2019
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Thoroughly enjoyed are stay at sleepy fox cottage could not fault anything everything was lovely great location for exploring Yorkshire pub with great food next door lovely forrest walk from from cottage are dogs loved it will definitely be back Debbie and Steve from Lancashire