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Owl At Mels Cottages

Newton-on-Rawcliffe, near Pickering, Yorkshire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • A characterful converted barn sleeping up to 5, with the use of a communal swimming pool, hot tub and sauna
  • Perfect for families keen to get outdoors, with plenty of walking and cycling routes from the doorstep
  • Relax in the sunshine with a book in your garden or in the communal wild garden beside the pond
Property code: OC-88955

Have a relaxing stay at this converted barn on the edge of the North York Moors, the ideal retreat for a family plus their furry friend and a great base for exploring the area. One of a group of properties, the single-level cottage is in the pretty village of Newton-on-Rawcliffe close to the local pub. There are shared grounds and super facilities to enjoy, including an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and table tennis.

The cottage has relaxed styling with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Go into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where there’s space to sit and relax and watch the Smart TV. Rustle up tasty meals in the kitchen area, which has everything you could need including a dishwasher, and enjoy sociable mealtimes at the dining table. There are two bedrooms, a double with great storage, and a triple room which has a single over a double bunk bed plus storage. There’s also a family bathroom and shared laundry facilities if you need them. Enjoy al fresco lunches and drinks on the benches in the enclosed courtyard, or potter around the gardens and relax by the pond. Across the courtyard is the pool house with an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and sauna, and a table tennis table for games with the family.

Head out on walks from the front door to discover the beautiful local countryside and explore the rugged scenery of the North York Moors. Visit the popular town of Pickering (5 miles) to do some sightseeing and visit the castle and Cropton Brewery. You can go mountain biking on the thrilling woodland trails at Dalby Forest (17 miles) and the coast is just 22 miles away, with beach walks and pretty fishing villages to explore, including Robin Hood’s Bay (23 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 triple bunk bed
  • 1 bathroom - bath with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, slim dishwasher and microwave
  • Two shared washing machines and a tumble dryer (operated by coin meter) are located in a separate laundry room
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in lounge with Netflix
  • Enclosed courtyard with benches plus access to shared gardens including a water garden area with a pond and bridge
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Communal swimming pool 6m x 3m, 1.2 m deep  - children must be supervised. Open 10am to 8pm
  • Communal hot tub and sauna - please note sauna is free but does need a £1 to operate which is returned
  • Bath and hand towels are provided. Please bring your own for the hot tub or swimming.
  • Pub is a short walk away (check for opening times and if serving food) and shop 5 miles
  • PLEASE NOTE - This property is not suitable for parties due to being in a residential area and the owners kindly request that you consider the neighbours by keeping the noise down outside after 10pm.
  • Infants are included within the maximum occupancy for this property. For safety and insurance reasons, the total number of guest (including infants) must not exceed the advertised sleep capacity.
  • There is a step into the property
  • Only guests name on the booking are permitted to stay at the property and use the on-leisure suite as capacity is limited due to shared facilities
  • PLEASE NOTE - that there is CCTV in operation up the driveway, in the parking area and covering the entrance to the leisure suite

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 10 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Peter 30th October 2025

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Reviewed by Lewis 8th August 2025

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Fantastic location, central to allot of places to visit. Nicely presented, nice welcome pack. In addition to the pool and spa kids can play pool and table tennis. Lovely communal garden with a pond to relax in with picnic tables and BBQ Value for the price we paid, would go back.

Reviewed by Elaine 2nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Kerensa 11th July 2025

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Lovely little cottage. Very comfy and well-presented. Nice area to sit outside the cottage and a pretty little communal garden area. Great location to do walks from. It was nice to use the pool (which was a nice size) and hot tub but couldnt use the sauna as we didnt have a supply of pound coins to work it! I would definitely come back here!

Reviewed by Gill 15th June 2025

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Stunning location & great access to walking trails. Swimming pool is good, although small, but as sole user that was not an issue. Cottage has max of 5 people, but living space would be cramped for that many. Perfect for my stay.

Reviewed by Leanne 7th April 2025

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When we arrived the door was extremely stiff however the owners were with us straight away, we secured it and the as soon as it could be rectified it was, very good service thank you.

Reviewed by Robert 19th November 2024

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Anyone thinking of booking this place just do it me and my wife loved every minute definitely be back

Reviewed by Mark 30th September 2024

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Very enjoyable stay - great facilities

Reviewed by Philip 13th September 2024

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Very comfortable cottage including a decent bathroom with worktop for toiletries (so many places do not have this so washbag goes on the floor). Secure paved area adjacent and wonderful garden/field to the rear, both loved by our dog.

Reviewed by Charlotte 12th August 2024

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Location

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Ingrid Flute’s Yorkshire Holiday Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.