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Rorty Crankle, Thornton Dale

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4.6
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Rorty Crankle is a rustic stone-built cottage sleeping 8 guests in Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire. This four-bedroom property sits within the North York Moors National Park. Groups will love the spacious layout across three floors and the well-equipped kitchen with range cooker perfect for preparing meals together.

Thornton Dale is a picture-perfect village in the Ryedale district. The location offers easy access to independent shops, two pubs and a quaint tearoom just a short walk from your door.

The accommodation features four bedrooms: a second-floor super-king-size room with parquet flooring, plus three first-floor rooms including two king-size and one twin.

 

About Rorty Crankle

Rorty Crankle is a rustic stone-built cottage sleeping 8 guests in Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorkshire. This four-bedroom property sits within the North York Moors National Park. Groups will love the spacious layout across three floors and the well-equipped kitchen with range cooker perfect for preparing meals together.

Thornton Dale is a picture-perfect village in the Ryedale district. The location offers easy access to independent shops, two pubs and a quaint tearoom just a short walk from your door.

The accommodation features four bedrooms: a second-floor super-king-size room with parquet flooring, plus three first-floor rooms including two king-size and one twin. Two bathrooms serve the group - a family bathroom with bath and hand-held shower, plus a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower. The sitting room boasts exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove.

Pickering Castle sits 2.6 miles away (8 minutes drive). Flamingo Land Resort offers thrills 6 miles away (15 minutes). Helmsley market town is 15.2 miles distant (25 minutes). Scarborough's beaches are 15.4 miles away (30 minutes drive).

This pet-friendly cottage welcomes one well-behaved dog and includes WiFi, Nespresso coffee machine and all linen. Perfect for families and friends wanting to explore Yorkshire's countryside. Book Rorty Crankle for your group escape.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Rorty Crankle

Spacious Three-Floor Layout

Perfect for groups with plenty of room to spread out across multiple levels

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Range cooker, dishwasher and Nespresso machine make group catering a pleasure

Village Centre Location

Short walk to pubs, shops and tearoom in picture-perfect Thornton Dale

Cosy Sitting Room

Exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove create perfect gathering space

National Park Setting

North York Moors location offers woodland walks and stunning countryside views

Pet-Friendly Welcome

One well-behaved dog welcome to join your Yorkshire adventure

Getting To Rorty Crankle

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rorty Crankle by car, take the A170 through Pickering and follow signs to Thornton-le-Dale. The cottage is located in the village centre with convenient roadside parking available.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Malton, approximately 15 miles away. From there, it's a scenic drive through the Yorkshire countryside to your accommodation.

Roadside parking available
Malton station (15 miles)
Village centre location via A170

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Pickering Castle
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AX
Flamingo Land Resort
Distance: 6 miles
YO17 6UX
Helmsley Castle
Distance: 15.2 miles
YO62 5AB
North York Moors National Park
Distance: 0.5 miles
YO18 7SD
Dalby Forest
Distance: 8 miles
YO18 7LT
Rosedale Abbey
Distance: 12 miles
YO18 8SA
Thornton Dale Village Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO18 7LF
Pickering Market Place
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AA
Helmsley Market Square
Distance: 15.2 miles
YO62 5BL
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AJ
Scarborough Beach
Distance: 15.4 miles
YO11 2PW
Whitby Harbour
Distance: 25 miles
YO21 3PU
Pickering Castle
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AX
Flamingo Land Resort
Distance: 6 miles
YO17 6UX
Helmsley Castle
Distance: 15.2 miles
YO62 5AB
North York Moors National Park
Distance: 0.5 miles
YO18 7SD
Dalby Forest
Distance: 8 miles
YO18 7LT
Rosedale Abbey
Distance: 12 miles
YO18 8SA
Thornton Dale Village Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO18 7LF
Pickering Market Place
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AA
Helmsley Market Square
Distance: 15.2 miles
YO62 5BL
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Distance: 2.6 miles
YO18 7AJ
Scarborough Beach
Distance: 15.4 miles
YO11 2PW
Whitby Harbour
Distance: 25 miles
YO21 3PU

Is Rorty Crankle Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will enjoy exploring the North York Moors National Park and woodland walks. Flamingo Land Resort offers thrills just 6 miles away. The village has safe streets for exploring. Cot and highchair are available for younger guests.
Groups Will Love...
The spacious sitting room with exposed beams and inglenook fireplace creates the perfect gathering space. The woodburning stove provides a focal point for evening relaxation. Multiple seating areas across three floors ensure everyone has space to socialise comfortably.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Rorty Crankle. Woodland walks are available directly from the property within the National Park. The village location provides safe walking routes. No additional pet charges apply for your four-legged companion.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rorty Crankle

The Buck Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO18 7LF

Chestnut Horse

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO18 7LF

Thornton Dale Tea Rooms

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO18 7LF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rorty Crankle

Is the cottage suitable for large groups?
Yes, Rorty Crankle sleeps 8 guests across four bedrooms with two bathrooms. The spacious layout across three floors provides plenty of room for everyone.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved pet is welcome at Rorty Crankle. There's woodland available nearby for dog walks within the National Park setting.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen features a range cooker with gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and Nespresso coffee machine. Everything needed for group meal preparation is provided.
How far is it from local attractions?
Pickering Castle is 2.6 miles away, Flamingo Land Resort 6 miles, Helmsley 15.2 miles and Scarborough beaches 15.4 miles. All major attractions are within 30 minutes drive.
What are the bedroom arrangements?
Four bedrooms include one super-king-size on the second floor, two king-size rooms and one twin room on the first floor. All bedrooms are well-presented with comfortable furnishings.
Is parking available?
Roadside parking is available for guests. The cottage is easily accessible in the village centre location.
What heating is provided?
Gas central heating throughout plus a woodburning stove in the sitting room. The property stays warm and comfortable year-round.
Are there outdoor spaces?
A small courtyard with two chairs is available, though limited for larger groups. The village centre and National Park offer plenty of outdoor space nearby.

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Rorty Crankle Reviews

Catherine
Property was lovely, clean and bigger than expected. Kitchen great nice log burner and big dining room. Twin beds were very springy and squeaky so children did not sleep very well, other beds very comfy. Would have liked a couple more pieces of wood and dishwasher tablets maybe 1 for each night. Village absolutely charming and close to York and the coast.
A very homely, welcoming and warm cottage with plenty of space for our family gathering of 6 adults and 2 children, spread over 3 floors. A short drive to Dalby Forest and walking distance to the local shops and pubs. We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The only thing that spoiled it right at the end was the cleaner knocking on the door at one minute past 10 on the Sunday telling us rather abruptly that we needed to get out as we hadnt paid for a late checkout . On double checking the agreement the checkout time was actually 10.30 which we showed her and she left but we ended up rushing around trying to get everything out and do a quick tidy up before she came back which was rather stressful. Apart from that would definitely recommend the cottage. Thank you!
Miriam
Fantastic accommodation. Very cosy and clean. Owner was quick to respond to our message during the say. We would come back. X
Adrian
We had a great time at Rorty Crankle, for a long weekend at the beginning of December, which coincided with ThorntonleDale lights being switched on it rained that evening unfortunately. ..a lot. My wife, son, and I usually holiday around the area each year, but it was our first time at Rorty Crankle, along with my wife's parents and sister, who was having her first visit to North Yorkshire. Walking in to the cottage and seeing the christmas tree and decorations already up made it even more special. The cottage was definitely warm, spacious, and comfortable. An ideal walking distance to the village, with public transport easily accessible. I have a feeling we'll be booking again in the future.
Fantastic, stylish cottage in a lovely quaint village with lots of facilities. Bedrooms are spacious, large dining room and Cat living room. The whole property is tastefully designed and well equipped. Easy stroll up to the village centre. You can also park easily nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to go back again.
We loved our stay at Rorty Crankle. It was as lovely as the photos show and had everything we needed for a fun and relaxed few days away. The location is brilliant the pretty village is lovely to walk around and has cafes and pubs to choose from as well as a few shops. From here it was easy to get to the coast, York, Dalby forest and the stations on the heritage train line which runs from Pickering to Whitby.
Adrian
Very comfortable property in great location . Thornton Dale has great pubs ,cafes ,and small shops , with plenty of good walks from the cottage . We had a problem with the shower and the owner was very helpful in getting it replaced within a couple of days . Although there are lots of tourist leaflets around the property , a single file with contact details , personal recommendations ,appliance instructions , recycling and rubbish arrangements etc would be handy as in most other properties we have stayed in A simple welcome pack would have been a nice touch . Many thanks for a great holiday
Great place to stay, would 100 book again. The house was very spacious and well equipped, the 2 double bedrooms were very large, plenty of seating space in the lounge and dining area, Kitchen has everything you need including a very large ovenhob The courtyard is small and only has 2 chairs any more would crowd it so not suitable for 8 people to use, but a very short walk to the village centre and its amenities more than makes up for this. Nice touch of a Nespresso coffee machine and pods for use. Things that could be better would be shower space..the ground floor shower works well but is not too large a cubicle. The 1st floor bathroom has a shower mixer tap but no where to hook up the shower head or a shower screencurtain so not really useable as a standup shower. The Tap in the Kitchen is way over complicated for what it is. Overall great place to stay.
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