What do you think makes a stay at Noelle's Cottages unique?
A stay at Noelle's Cottages provides the opportunity to relax in comfort in the grounds of Middleton Hall - a listed Georgian period house. Guests are welcome to walk around the gardens, enjoy a round of croquet and there's a trampoline for younger guests in the orchard!
Each property has been modernised to a high standard, whilst retaining their period features and charm, and each has its own private garden with outside searing areas for guests to relax in comfort and privacy.
Can you suggest any activities or things to do while staying in the Pickering area?
Noelle's Cottages is in the village of Middleton, just west of Pickering. In the village there is the Middleton Arms, the friendly village pub offering good food and drink. St Andrew's Church Middleton is Grade I Listed and dates from the 12th century. Inside it has a collection of Viking crosses and the 30ft tower is Saxon. Cawthorn Roman Camp is a pleasant 3 mile walk or a short drive away, and the North York Moors National Park is 3 miles away.
Middleton is 1.5 miles out of the market town of Pickering, which is the home of the North York Moors Railway, a heritage steam railway, and Pickering Castle. For children, the Flamingo Land theme park is under 5 miles away and Dalby Forest, offering children's activities, cycling and walking trails, is 14 miles away.
The location is 3 miles from the North York Moors National Park, one of the largest areas of open heather moorland in Europe offering outstanding walking and views across the vale of York and the east coast. The coast at Scarborough, Whitby and Filey is 18 miles away.
The Castle Howard estate is 14 miles away and the heritage sites of Rievaulx Abbey, Byland Abbey and Whitby Abbey are within easy driving distance. Duncombe Park is 10 miles away in nearby Helmsley.
Where can guests enjoy food and drink?
Your hosts recommend the nearby Middleton Arms - a small, family and dog-friendly village pub in North Yorkshire. Serving home-cooked food and fine ales.
Also in the village of Middleton there is an Esso garage with a well stocked Spar convenience store for daily necessities and more.
Pickering is a 3 minute drive offering two supermarkets, local shops and offers a larger selection of choices to eat out including The White Swan (serving high quality restaurant standard meals), Figaro's Italian restaurant, two Indian restaurants and a Chinese restaurant. The nearby village of Sinnington has the Fox & Hounds Country Inn, which offers high-end dining as well as a good value bar menu.
15 minutes away (by car/taxi) is The Star Inn, Harome - a fine dining restaurant with a Michelin star offering restaurant tables inside and outside in their garden, with private dining rooms available to book. One of the most famous restaurants in Yorkshire, The Star Inn is run by Chef Patron Andrew Pern.
What is the capacity for Noelle's Cottages?
Noelle's Cottages offer three beautifully presented cottages in the grounds of the Georgian hall, all with their own garden and off street parking. Guests are welcome to walk around the gardens and orchard of Middleton Hall.
Total capacity is up to 15 adults, plus additional capacity for infants.
The Coach House (max capacity 4 guest plus additional capacity for infants) is a beautiful cottage rated Five Stars for Self-Catering by Visit England. Set in the orchard of Middleton Hall, this wonderfully cosy property retains some of the original stabling and offers a quintessentially English country cottage experience. Perfect for family and friends' getaways: a master bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room, and a second twin bedroom, which can be set up as twin singles or a SuperKing, with its own ensuite bathroom, with a bath and hand shower. Pets are welcome at the Coach House
The Barn (max capacity 6 guests plus additional capacity for infants. Pets not permitted.) is a luxurious and stylish self-catering barn conversion that has been awarded a rating of Five Stars for Self-Catering accommodation by Visit England.
The Barn has a professionally designed contemporary interior, whilst retaining the character of the original farm barn, with revealed stone walls and original barn roof trusses. Pets are not permitted in The Barn at any time.
The main features of the accommodation are:
* 2 separate living spaces comprising a family living/dining/kitchen space on the south side plus a separate living room on the north side;
* 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 6 adults, including one double with dressing room, one large bedroom (with option to set up as SuperKing or twin singles) and one ground floor single bedroom with step free access, plus rollaway bed to convert into a twin bedroom suitable for 2 guests (please note 2 adults can sleep in this room, but the room is small);
* Main bathroom on ground floor with step free access
* Wet room shower room on ground floor
* The north and south sides of the property are separate offering complete privacy from the other side, each having their own bathrooms.
There are two attractive private gardens with patio and outdoor eating area. Private parking for up to 2 cars with easy access to EV charger (at additional cost for usage).
Hall Cottage (max capacity 5 guests plus additional capacity for infants. Pets not permitted.) is a tastefully modernised period self-catering cottage complete with many original features. The main features of the accommodation are: generous living room with log burner and smart TV; fully fitted dining kitchen, utility room, downstairs WC; 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 5 people including a large master bedroom with king size bed and ensuite shower room; one double bedroom and one single bedroom; large family bathroom complete with clawfoot bath and overhead power shower. Pets are not permitted in Hall Cottage at any time.
