Welcome to Sunflower Cottage!
Sunflower Cottage
81c High Street
Snainton
North Yorkshire
YO13 9AJ
If you have any questions or problems, please contact us via your booking channel - Airbnb/Booking.com/VRBO etc
Or email us on admin@marshecottages.com
Welcome to our cottage please make yourselves at home!
Have a look through the cupboards to familiarise yourself with the contents of the property.
There is fresh bedding on the beds and clean towels in the bathroom and bedroom
If you find anything that isn’t to your satisfaction, please inform us within the first 24-hours of arriving at the property
If you would like to book to stay in one of our cottages again, the best rates can be found on our website
www.marshecottages.com
WiFi
SSID: MarsheCottages Sunflower
Password: !IA5sS@$Tgm (the l is a an upper case i)
Security & Doors
Please be aware that the front door doesn’t lock when the door is shut, please lock the cottage when you are inside, and when you leave
Please leave the key in the key safe when you are out and about, just to prevent the possibility of losing the key. As we don’t live in the village, and are often working away, so getting a replacement to you would be difficult.
Social Media
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Kitchen
We have provided a starter welcome pack including tea/coffee/milk which we hope will help to get your holiday off to a good start.
Please look in all the cupboards to familiarise yourself with the contents.
There are spare bin bags under the sink if needed.
There is also a folder in the kitchen with instructions on how to use the appliances.
Living Room
The remote control for the TV is in front of the TV it doesn’t have terrestrial channels just apps i.e. BBCI player, ITVX, Netflix etc etc To work the TV please follow the instructions:
Turn the TV on using the remote
Select switch input
Press green home button on remote
Choose the TV app you require
Sign in using your personal login
Be sure to sign out of any apps before you leave.
In one of the cupboards is the vacuum cleaner, clothes airer, iron and ironing board, please feel free to use if needed
Bathroom
All towels are provided and there is large walk-in shower.
Bedroom
All bedding is provided and we ask that you strip the bed of the items that you have used before leaving and place in the laundry bag which can be found in the wardrobe, but please leave all the protectors in place.
Towels
We have provided one set of towels per guest to use inside the property. When you depart, please place any used towels inside the bathtub. If you should go to the beach, we request that you don’t take these towels with you.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed in the property and will set off the smoke alarm. Also, the smell of smoke can remain in the property for weeks. Please do not smoke inside the property, but feel free to smoke outside away from the front door, and the other cottages.
Parking
Unrestricted parking is available at owners own risk. Please park in the space allocated for Cottage 81c, Sunflower Cottage. There is only one parking space per cottage, so if you have more than one car, or have visitors, please park these cars on the road.
Heating
The heating thermostat is on the wall in the lounge and will come on automatically in the morning and go off in the evening, if you wish to turn the heating up then please adjust the thermostat, when you go out, please can you turn the heating down, thank you.
Rubbish
There are bins are in the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms.
If you need to empty the bins, there are spare bin liners under the sink, and when you leave please put all rubbish in the bins in the bin store opposite the property.
Blue bins are for recycling only
Green bins for general waste
Check Out
Check out is at 10am, unless otherwise agreed.
Please place all used crockery, pans, glassware and cutlery in the dishwasher, there are dishwasher tabs under the sink, just pop one in the tray in the door and close the little lid.
Turn the dishwasher on and press start as early as you can before you leave.
Please leave all used towels in the bath, strip the bed and leave the bedding, in the laundry bag which you will find inside the wardrobe. We have quite a few cottages so stripping the beds really helps us timewise and we really appreciate it.
Where to Explore
Forbidden Corner
The most unique visitor destination in England (in our opinion) transport yourself into a magical, mystical world – for everyone who is young at heart – this is in the Yorkshire Dales near Leyburn
The Forbidden Corner, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ, UK
01969640638
Castle Howard
Stunning family-owned stately home, with extensive gardens, café, lake, an absolute must visit – very highly recommended
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA, UK
01653648333
Dalby Forest
Walking, Cycling, Go Ape and much, much more
Langdale End, Scarborough YO13 0LW, UK
Pickering Castle
Owned by English Heritage – this beautiful castle is not to be missed – climb to the top for the most stunning views of the area – an absolute must!
Castlegate, Pickering YO18 7AX, UK
01751474989
Flamingoland
A fabulous theme park and zoo, with rides and attractions to suit the whole family – booking recommended (cheaper online)
Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UU, UK
08004088840
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The closest station is in Pickering well worth a visit. Be sure to book your tickets ahead of time
7aj, Pickering, 28 Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ, UK
01751472508
Mathewsons – “Bangers & Cash”
Thornton-le-Dale — the picturesque North Yorkshire village where Bangers & Cash is filmed. With its timeless charm and scenic surroundings, it’s a destination not to miss.
Roxby Garage, 8 Pickering Rd, Thornton Dale, Pickering YO18 7LH, UK
North Yorkshire Water Park
Excellent day out for the whole family, Archery, Axe throwing, zip line, climbing wall, aqua park, wakeboarding, stand up paddle boards, pedalos, puzzle room, bushcrafts, beautiful café with terrace, walking & cycling plus much, much more – pre-booking activities recommended – very highly recommended
Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham, Scarborough YO13 9QU, UK
Where to Eat
The Sun Inn
Our personal favourite, beautiful sunny beer garden (until late evening) the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day sightseeing
The Sun, 136 Westgate, Pickering YO18 8BB, UK
01751 473661
The Black Swan
A varied menu that is changed regularly, beer garden with live music
The Black Swan, 18 Birdgate, Pickering YO18 7AL, UK
01751 798209
Fortune Inn
Fantastic Chinese food- friendly staff – highly recommended
1-3 Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ, UK
01751 476116
Namaste
An Indian restaurant with a modern décor with an extensive menu – highly recommended
21 Market Pl, Pickering YO18 7AE, UK
01751 472444
Denison Arms
Country pub and restaurant – events programme – highly recommended
40 Main St, East Ayton, Scarborough YO13 9HL, UK
01723 671215
Walkers Fish and Chips
Traditional fish and chip restaurant – highly recommended
17 Main St, East Ayton, Scarborough YO13 9HJ, UK
01723 864259
The Cayley Arms
A beautiful country restaurant with outside seating – highly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, but please do book in advance
Allerston, Pickering YO18 7PJ, UK
01723 859904
The Grapes
Traditional country village pub restaurant
Ebberston, Scarborough YO13, UK
01723 859273
The Peacock
A friendly village pub that often has live music and quiz nights
66 High St, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9AJ, UK
01723 859257
Snainton Fish and Chips
A takeaway just a few mins walk. Open Fri & Sat (plus Thurs in summer)
23 High St, Snainton, Scarborough YO13 9AE, UK
01723 850438
The Coachman
A village bar and restaurant with outside seating – highly recommended
Pickering Rd, Scarborough YO13, UK
01723 859231
Supermarkets
Morrisons
Market Ln, Eastfield, Scarborough YO11 3YN, UK
Spar
A large Spa Shop at the Shell garage.
12-14 Main St, West Ayton, East Ayton, Scarborough YO13 9HL, UK
Transport Information
Taxi
Pickering Taxis
01751 617181
Boro Cars - Scarborough
01723 371111
Public Transport
North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway
Heritage Railway with services to Whitby and Grosmont.
National Rail station for services to York, Hull, Manchester and Sheffield.
Bus services to Helmsley and Scarborough.
Emergency Information
Hospital
Doctors
Ayton & Snainton Medical Practice
01723 863100
Police
Northway, Scarborough
0845 606024
Emergency Contact
If you have an emergency, please contact us on:
Sheryl 07890 823860 or
Mark 07598 908516
