MEL HOUSE COTTAGES

Four comfortable and fully equipped '4-Star' properties - offering a Leisure Suite with an indoor heated pool, spa and sauna available only to Guests - set in extensive level grounds with water garden and sitting-out areas, at the heart of our National Park village just four miles north of Pickering.

Duck pond, children's play area, and village pub nearby. Perfect for exploring North York Moors, the Coast, and the City of York whilst, for Steam enthusiasts, our proximity to the North York Moors Steam Railway is a real bonus!

No smoking. Children welcome as is one well-behaved dog per property - if accompanied!

Paddocks and stabling for DIY horse livery. Rental includes all heating, electricity, logs ('Mallard' and 'Swift' only), towels, & linen (duvets) except cot bedding.

Low Season short breaks available.

'Accessibilty'

'Owl' is suitable for the less mobile - it's rated Access Level 'M1' under the National accreditation scheme applicable to self-catering accommodation - and young children as it has no internal stairs.

'Mallard' is rated Access Level 'M3 - Assisted' and 'Swift' Access Level 'M3 - Independent' under the National accreditation scheme applicable to self-catering accommodation.These properties are, therefore, accessible to accompanied and unaccompanied wheelchair users respectively. 

Centrally located in a popular and attractive village in the North York Moors National Park with large village green, pond and Mucky Duck Inn, these four holiday cottages in converted stone stables and granary with stabling and paddocks for DIY livery by guests are set in 2 acres above picturesque Newtondale. A Leisure Suite with indoor heated pool, spa and sauna is available for the exclusive use of Guests. 

The tastefully furnished and comfortable cottages at Mel House are situated within extensive level grounds having peaceful sitting-out areas with patio tables and chairs plus picnic benches, herb garden, enclosed water garden with fish pond, barbecue and table tennis.



'Accessibilty'

'Owl' is suitable for the less mobile - it's rated Access Level 'M1' under the National accreditation scheme applicable to self-catering accommodation - and young children as it has no internal stairs.

'Mallard' is rated Access Level 'M3 - Assisted' and 'Swift' Access Level 'M3 - Independent' under the National accreditation scheme applicable to self-catering accommodation.These properties are, therefore, accessible to accompanied and unaccompanied wheelchair users respectively.

Out and About:

If you can resist our pool, spa and sauna, the Mucky Duck Inn is close by - and security lighting, which comes on at dusk and goes out at dawn, shows guests the short journey home! Surrounded by open countryside which overlooks the Vale of Pickering and Newtondale, and adjacent to Cropton Forest, our delightful village stands in the North York Moors National Park. It is ideally situated for access to the many stunning walks, bridleways, and cycle routes to be found in the area. A 'must' for visitors of all ages, the North York Moors Steam Railway runs from Pickering (4 miles away) past Levisham (station less than 1 mile on foot - steep descent/ascent} and on through Television's 'Heartbeat' country to Grosmont. Why not reserve a table aboard the Pullman for a nostalgic evening dinner?   

With its historic Abbey, Captain Cook Museum, Jet Jewellery, sandy beaches and boat trips - Dracula landed here, of course - the fishing port of Whitby is only 20 miles away via a scenic minor road north across the Moors. To the east, the Victorian seaside resort of Scarborough offers more beaches, family entertainment and shopping. For an evening out here, book a performance at Alan Ayckbourn's excellent Stephen Joseph Theatre - converted from an Art Deco Cinema to provide both a conventional and an 'in-the-round' stage. For those wishing to have little to do with cooking whilst on holiday there are numerous good value eating places to visit, giving access to an extensive range of menus to suit all tastes from traditional fish and chips to cordon bleu, but please be warned - portions served tend to be extremely generous!