Host & Stay | Iris Cottage

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.
A dining area with a round table set for four, surrounded by dark chairs. A white radiator is visible on the left, and a door is seen in the background.
A kitchen with dark green cabinets, a white countertop, a built-in oven, and a bar stool.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a mirror above the sink.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Pickering, England
  • Place, Pickering Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickering Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

Pickering

Pickering is home to this apartment. Malton and Norton Golf Club and Wolds Way Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo. The Milton Rooms and Dalby Forest Maze are also worth visiting.
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Pickering, England

What's nearby

  • Pickering Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Beck Isle Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pickering Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Minster - 50 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Russell's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Fox And Rabbit Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eastgate Fisheries - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Figaro's Ristorante - ‬2 min walk

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 apartment building 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.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2022
Thank you for such a lovely review! We are so pleased to hear you found the property and location accommodating. We would love to host you, again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2022
Thank you for your review! I'm so pleased you have enjoyed your stay and you found the property clean and stylist. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and balanced feedback. We're really glad to hear you found the cottage spotlessly clean, well equipped, and enjoyed the lovely interior and green initiatives – that’s exactly the experience we hope to provide. We also truly appreciate you highlighting the areas where we can improve. I'm sorry to hear about the early morning traffic noise, the keypad issue on arrival, the warped back door, and the heating and water temperature concerns. The smell from the drains in the back bedroom is also something we take seriously. Please be assured that we’ve shared your comments with our maintenance team so that these issues can be promptly addressed. Thank you again for your honesty and for helping us improve the experience for future guests. We're pleased you still found it good value for money, and we hope to welcome you back in the future under better conditions.
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