In the heart of Slingsby village, The Pigsty offers a charming retreat. This former piggery features a modern kitchen, cozy dining area, and king-size bed. With underfloor heating and private courtyard seating for two, this is an ideal base to explore Castle Howard and the Howardian Hills.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom
This former piggery, thought to date from the 17th century, has been re-modelled to offer spacious, light and airy accommodation; an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful area.
Set in the heart of the village of Slingsby which is nestled in the Howardian Hills; an AONB, you are well placed to explore the surrounding countryside which is popular with walkers and cyclists alike. Castle Howard is only three miles from the The Pigsty and Sandsend and Whitby, York, Helmsley and The North Yorkshire Moors are all within easy reach.
The accommodation is largely open plan; a perfect space for couples to enjoy. The modern kitchen is well equipped for cooking an evening meal or preparing a hearty breakfast and is fitted with dishwasher and washer/dryer in addition to a Nespresso coffee machine. There is ample dining and seating space for a cosy night in and wall – mounted television with Netflix and Amazon Prime. The sleeping area to the rear boasts a king size bed and shower room beyond. The property is decorated in light, bright tones throughout and benefits from underfloor heating; a must for the chilly Yorkshire winters! Outside is a private, enclosed courtyard with seating for two and there is plentiful on street parking.
Slingsby benefits from an excellent village pub and in the neighbouring village of Hovingham there is a local shop, two bakeries and further pubs while approximately five miles away is Malton; “ Yorkshire's Food Capital”.
One small dog is accepted at the property but not allowed on the furniture.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Dryer
Laundry facilities
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area. National Trust Nunnington Hall and The Milton Rooms are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ampleforth College Golf Club and Malton and Norton Golf Club. Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and Yorkshire Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our York travel guide
Is The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Howardian Hills and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yorkshire Arboretum and Castle Howard. National Trust Nunnington Hall and Ryedale Dog Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Pigsty - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom Reviews
Reviews
Very good
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Enjoyed the area property was excellent bathroom door was broken and heating was not controllable otherwise a good stay
Anthony C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
4 Sept 2023
A good but slightly frustrating stay
The location was easy to get to and instructions to check in were clear. However, we felt that the accommodation itself was a little underwhelming and wasn't necessarily geared up for a stay of more than a night or two.
The courtyard was dirty and covered in leaves and little apples which wasn't ideal for having a dog to stay. We decided to brush up the mess and ended up leaving the courtyard in a much better state than when we found it. The door to the courtyard doesn't fit properly and stops you from opening it fully making it difficult to bring bags in and out. We ended up not using the courtyard despite the good weather.
The kitchen had most of the appliances you would need however was lacking some pretty standard items such as oven gloves, tongs, a second tea towel, kitchen spray & cloth and perhaps something for making fresh coffee.. There were only two forks. The washing machine door was misaligned, which meant that the cupboard under the sink that housed a bin didn't close properly.
The bed was ok but didn't appear to fit the bed frame and seemed like it was a double mattress in a king-size frame.
The bathroom was nice however the door to access was far and above the most frustrating part of the stay. It was extremely difficult to open and close fully, very noisy and didn't even cover the entire door frame so you could see in.
Cleanliness was fine but there were some dirty spots in places such as between kitchen cupboards, on top of the shower head and there were quite a few spiders around the ceilings.
There was also a day where two men were walking back and forth past the window looking in directly at us - this happened multiple times so in the end, we shut the blinds.
Otherwise, it was a well-placed accommodation in a nice little village within driving distance of some nearby attractions.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sarah H.
7 Nov 2021
Delightful pigsty
The Pigsty provides spotlessly clean, modern, light and airy accommodation, in a very well designed small area. It's slightly minimalist, which suited us, but a few additional touches such as wine glasses as well as tumblers, a coffee table by the sofa and instructions for the heating and television would be welcome. The bathroom door is somewhat artisanal, which is fine, except for the noise when you try to close it.
Slingsby is a charming village, and the local pub is very friendly and welcoming. The catering was limited to delicious pizzas while we were there, but no doubt the menu will be increasing soon. Good walking on footpaths, and easy access to other parts of this beautiful area.
Sarah H.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephanie D.
13 Aug 2021
Lovely stay
Perfect for couples. Nothing was open in the town due to covid which was disappointing however it’s located between York/Scabrough and robin hoods bay (40 min drive each way). wish they would of had blinds on the skylight windows as the daylight woke us up extremely early every morning. Other then this the stay was lovely and comfortable.