Cottage Lea's Country Hotel & Restaurant

Located in peaceful Yorkshire countryside, the accommodation provides comfortable, clean rooms with friendly staff and delicious breakfast. However, it requires personal transportation to explore nearby attractions.

absolutely amazing place and the owners we so lovely. spent 3 nights while visiting family in the local area. Very clean, rooms were lovey not massive but still plenty of space and good sized bathroom. but the best part was the evening meal OMG it was so good. I travel a lot for work so eat out regularly but this was by far the best lamb shank i have ever eaten. I can not wait to return next year

Previously I have stayed at larger more commercial brand name hotel in Pickering but the experience of self check-in and the impartiality of it along with same old branding and drone like feeling gave way to wanting something a little more personal and informal. Search engine found me this hotel and what a bonus is was. I was only staying the night whilst in the area searching out some classic cars nearby. The hotel was very secluded down a very long driveway and in excellent walking and countryside pursuit territory. First impressions on arrival were very good, checked in with a warm welcome all under 5 mins. The reception area was aligned with the bar area and snug. The hotel appears family owned and run and this was reflected in the friendly manner demonstrated by everyone -even the cat. The room was perfectly functional and for £76.50 for the night including an excellent full English breakfast you couldn't argue. Larger branded hotel was asking £88 without breakfast! The room itself had an ensuite shower/toilet, television and free wi-fi which had excellent connectivity. Tea and coffee was more than you could expect at the bigger branded hotel with proper mugs and a cute bottle of milk rather than awful plastic container things. Unfortunately by the time I arrived at 8pm I was too tired to experience the bar or order a meal so didn't try either. Anyhow, I had a good nights sleep in a very comfortable bed and the room was very clean and orderly with hair dryer and so on. In the morning I headed down for breakfast which is from 0800hrs onwards. The owner who was ever attentive without being overwhelming had my breakfast order and on the table inside of 10mins and he made sure that I had everything I needed including some pleasant conversation. A little noise intrusion from the bar area but no more so than anywhere else and to be fair If I had gone to the bar for a nightcap I would never have known anyway. Overall, excellent value for money and it clearly is a great area and venue for weddings (including a fire engine in the car park for hire), outdoor activities, passing through types such as me or just somewhere to lose yourself for a few days I would have thought. Breakfast in the dining room was nice with a log burner going on this autumnal morning and must be really nice on a crisp winter day with frost or snow in the air. Lots to do and see in the area highly recommended and I will be returning when in the area again.