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The Swiss Cottage: 
Pickering holiday home rentals

WhatsApp: +41 78 911 31 96

  • Home
  • Availability & Info
    • Check availability
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    • Photos
    • Children, Babies. & Pets
    • Welcome Pack & Food Boxes
    • Why Choose Us
  • Current Offer
  • Local Recommendations
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    • Local News and Events
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    • Eco Policy
    • Direct Booking Terms
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House Provisions for Children & Babies

We have small children ourselves, and know how challenging it can be when travelling with children - therefore, at The Swiss Cottage we have done our best to provide just a few items for you to use which will provide the best comfort and safety for you and your family.

We have highlighted a few of the things available for your use with babies, toddlers and small children.


Where to go with children


There is so much to explore around the local area with children, but you may wish to do some research first so that you visit an age appropriate place / activity.


There are a number of wonderful places which cater for all ages, such as the beaches of Scarborough, Whitby and many of the beautiful bays and villages along the North East Coast. Dalby Forest offers a whole host of activities from bike trails, to star gazing - and sometimes even has organised music events. Julia Donaldson, the much loved British children‘s picture book author has also teamed up with the forestry to add some delightful trails for the younger members of their visitors. 


We have put together a few recommendations for you on our website. But if you find anything outstanding which we haven’t found ourselves, please do let us know! We‘d love to check them out too.


You can contact us via our facebook page or email us directly on:


TheSwissCottage14@gmail.com


* Pickering Castle


* Walk through Newbridge Park to Pickering Community Park and play area. Toilet facilities are there, and plenty of space for ball play and picnics.


* Sunday 09:00 Community Park - Junior Park Run! Free to participate, you just need to register first online - Park Run


* Beck Isle Museum


* Flamingo Land in Kirby Misperton - Adventure theme park and zoo


* Dalby Forest - walks, bikes, climbing, stream exploring, playgrounds, playing fields, learning, bouldering, GO APE, Star gazing, concerts, and more…


* North Yorkshire Moors Railway - seasonal events - Winter lights, Christmas special with Santa, Lunches, Dinners, and regular services across the moors and on towards Whitby


* Mallyan Spout Waterfall by Goathland


* Pickering Swimming pool


* Exploring the Pickering shops and markets


* Malton cinema


* Beaches! - The great east coast is yours to explore - Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes, Scarborough, Bridlington, Filey


* Bempton Nature Reserve - spotting puffins, Albatros x 1, and a huge wealth of British seasonal sea visitors

Within the Cottage:

* Baby change mat and fabric covers


* Baby bed/travel cot, with additional mattress and cover for comfort


* Bed roll guard


* Toddlers toilet seat


* Toddler plates, bowls, spoons, knives, forks, cups


* Baby learning spoons / brai spoons (for very early feeding of solids)


* Toddler towels


* Baby bath


* 2 toddler steps for reaching the sink


* fixed child gate at the top of the main stairs


* retractable gate at the bottom of the stairs (for peace of mind to stop them toddling up)


* extra stair guard for second stairs (guests can choose to use this)


* Tripp Trapp high chair with harness and baby table available


* Booster seat which can be used on main dining room chairs


* Selection of toys from young to old


* Small selection of books


* Nintendo Wii (you may need to source some batteries)

If you have any needs, just send us a message. We’re very happy to support. We can also offer advice on local play parks, attractions, etc…

Our Recommendations

We have two travel cots available for your use…

To help our guests plan ahead for travel with small children, here you can find an attachment and image of one of the cots which we have available in the cottage for your use.

Download Cot PDF

Just a snapshot of things available to help….

Tommy Tipee Bibs and plastic durable plates, bowls, cutlery

Sink steps and toddler learning seats

Bay bed with mattress, play blanket, changing towels

Baby bed with mattress, play blanket, changing towels - 2 cots available, but only one mattress (saves dragging the cot upstairs 😉 )

Additional stair gate for second floor stairs, changing matt

Trip-Trap child seat and table attachment - Never leave a child‘s sight and reach in case they climb out

Helping Toddlers to help themselves.…

Check out this great little Stop Motion our children prepared to show you what is heading over to the cottage in October.


Just a little less for you to pack, and more to allow your own child the freedom to try! To give self feeding a good go. They learn best by trying, but definitely still need our support 😉 

Dog Information

Please help us to keep the house dog friendly for years to come by being respectful of our dog house rules. Dogs in a rental property are always a risk to furnishings, carpets and gardens, and therefore need a little more attention. As part of our pledge to remain dog friendly we have provided for use during your stay:

  • Mud Daddy 5L Dog Shower Device: Please wash your dogs paws after dirty walks. Works well on walking boots and children too!
  • 2 Fast drying Dog towels: So they don’t shake off all over you, or the furniture.
  • Dog Bowls for water and food, and dog bed.
  • Retractable door gate for the base of the stairs.
  • Please never leave your pet alone in the cottage.

Dog House Rules

  • No dogs are allowed up the stairs and in upstairs rooms.
  • No business in the garden - there are some amazing places to walk round Pickering, but please do bag and bin their poop.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the furniture. We have provided a bed for your dogs comfort, or you are obviously able to use your own dog bed for your four legged friend.

The PDF of our house rules is available for download

Links to our dog related house products

Mud Daddy

Paw Originals Towels

Paw Originals Towels

Getting cleaner and shinier fur has never been more fun.

Mud Daddy

Paw Originals Towels

Paw Originals Towels

Paw Originals Towels

Made in the UK, fast drying, machine washable dog towels.

On Amazon

We care about your dog

When you book with The Swiss Cottage, we will provide the use of a Mud Daddy 5L pet washing device which will be kept in the porch so you can quickly, and easily clean your pet’s feet after their walks. It’s compact, light, and eco-friendly. No batteries required.


We also provide use of two dog towels, so you can fluff up their fur before they shake out onto you.  Happy hiking!

Dog House Rules

Download PDF

Some Dog Friendly Local Restaurants & Cafes

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

Great food, lovely atmosphere, home brewed beers. Only 2 minutes walk from The Swiss Cottage. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Bay Horse Inn

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

Another friendly and relaxed pub on Market Place (Pickering’s high street). Darts and pool anyone? A lovely games room, but keep the dogs away from the balls.

Feats Cafe and Deli

The Black Swan Coaching Inn

Feats Cafe and Deli

Homemade soups, and some wholesome choices. They’re known for their Yorkshire breakfasts! So delicious.

The White Swan

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

Feats Cafe and Deli

 Gourmet choice in Pickering, and welcoming well behaved pets. The extensive beer garden is great in the warmer months.

The New Inn

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

A Georgian establishment near the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. About 5 minutes walk from the cottage.

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

Cedar Barn Farm Shop and Cafe

The Cedar Barn is on the outskirts of Pickering, to the East towards Scarborough. They have a big dog walking field to exercise your friends too. Some lovely local grown foods to take home and enjoy in The Swiss Cottage.

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