About this property

Comfortable Living: The Pigsty in Slingsby offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. The property includes a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee machine, dishwasher, and microwave. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, and free on-site parking. Pet Friendly: The Pigsty welcomes pets, making it ideal for travellers with animals. The property is highly rated by guests for its friendly atmosphere and excellent facilities. Local Attractions: Located 70 km from Teesside International Airport, The Pigsty is close to Flamingo Land Theme Park (15 km), York Minster (29 km), and Dalby Forest (36 km). Other attractions include York Railway Station and Peasholm Park, each 30 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and very comfortable place, very cosy and just right for two people.
  • Christine
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was quiet, and comfortable. Close to the things we wanted to do. Internet was a bit tricky.
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Great location! A few minutes from Castle Howard and a National Trust property, Nunnington Hall. Best pub, ever, just across the road….The Grapes, where they serve good beer and food. Thai meals and wood fired pizzas available. Probably the...
  • Sleath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We visit the area all the time trying out different places to stay this one pretty much ticked all the boxes especially the bed so comfy! Just needs a fan in the kitchen above the oven, would def stay again thanks
  • Godfrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very local to our daughter and her husband who are refurbishing a cottage opposite.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was central to the village and opposite the only pub in the village, so perfect.
  • Tania
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts did everything to make us welcome including a welcome pack and comprehensive notes to enjoy the facilities onsite. The Pigsty is located in a quiet village with just a pub. The Pigsty can be found down a driveway and offered all the...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was excellent. It felt like home from home. The furnishings were lovely and comfortable and the bed very comfy.. Bathroom lovely and very good shower. Kitchen has good facilities and pleased to see all crockery and cutlery were...
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    Everything we absolutely loved the whole place & location was great with the pub across the street
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet, comfortable with a smart TV/internet. Plenty of places to exercise the dog. Adjacent pub is friendly and serves food/takeaways. A good size shower and modern throughout.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Stays York

Company review score: 8.8Based on 5,734 reviews from 195 properties
195 managed properties

Company information

Stays York are the leading provider of short term holiday lets in the historic city of York. Based less than 100 yards from the South doors of York Minster, we take care of all aspects of managing the holiday properties from there. At Stays we pride ourselves on high quality, not just with our properties but with our entire service. Stays handpicks only the best properties and all our accommodation is furnished to the highest standards as you would expect in a leading top hotel. Our small friendly team have in-depth knowledge of York and the surrounding area and are able to advise guests to make the entire experience enjoyable. Our purpose is to make sure that our guests get the very most out of their trip, have a memorable and enjoyable time so they want to return time and again.

Property information

his 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.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
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Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.