We had an enjoyable holiday and managed to bag the shared pool to ourselves most evenings, though it was a shame that the jacuzzi wasn’t in use. The Grapes Inn across the road was handy, but we only visited once as there was no children’s menu, it was pricey and the desserts were a bit of a let down. The cottage itself is handily places for Pickering and most of the big attractions including Flamingo Land and Castle Howard. The accommodation could do with a little sprucing up in places but can’t really fault it, we had a great time.