Whistle Stop Cottage, Newbridge, Nr. Pickering is a gem. I found it through Air BnB,
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It was right by the Steam Railway line and at the time I was there there was always some activity to be seen whilst they were carrying out necessary maintenance.
The above picture was taken at the bottom of the garden.
The one below taken from my bedroom window.
The machine seemed to be levelling the gravel underneath and beside the tracks. There was much laughter and friendly banter going on for most of the day.
Walking to the end of the row of cottages brought you to a path
that went over the railway in front of another row of cottages
Following this path through the woods I could get to Pickering in about 15 minutes
Such a delightful walk
Then just before you got to the station you could cross the railway again and walk back along the path and see all the vintage carriages waiting to be of service.
Then along by the river
over a stone stile and pass by a row of dwellings where a lovely gazebo awaited
summer gatherings on balmy nights under the fairy lights, a few bottles of wine and warm conversation.
Then back along the path to the cottage,
What a delightful walk to the shops.
There was filming going on at the station
Lights, camera, action! I saw hustle and bustle but nothing very interesting except when the train was puffing by and helicopters swooped over head
look at these fabulous old wooden carriages
And after all that excitement, at the end of the day, I could cosy up, light the fire and carry on with my collage …… mmmmmmmm bliss!
I was so happy in that cottage and got to chat with a few of my neighbours there, a little hamlet of about 10 houses. I would have been happy to stay for much longer.
In the next post you wll be coming on a trip to Dalby Forest with me and Cathy, to see that Nissen Hut.
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Joining in with Cee’s ‘Which Way’ photo challenge.
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I’m pretty sure I have done that very walk!!! We are heading back to Pickering for a visit soon!
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Really! I love that!
It is a lovely gentle walk. Pickering and the surrounding area is fascinating and beautiful isn’t it.
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That looks a wonderful location, those wooden railway carriages are beautiful reminds me of the railway children. Sarah x
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Yes! Just like the Railway Children!
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Beautiful country, and those train photos are great!
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Thank you Kathy.
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Its like a fairy tale! So lovely! So cozy! So inviting! A memory to cherish!
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Definitely Eliz! ❤
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I can understand why you wanted to stay longer – it sounds like the kind of place I dream of living in – and a fire and collage to go home to is perfect!
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It really was dreamy! and with the bonus of Cathy to go out and have fun with – Happy Days!
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Hahaha! Nope, it’s never too late. These are terrific shots. The locale and the old train cars are fantastic! Thanks a bunch for joining in. 😊😊
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Thank you – I’m so glad you enjoyed the post.
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Absolutely. Nice to meet you. Hope to see ya’ back each week. Thanks again. 😊
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Utterly charming, despite the noise. Yes, work must be done, and sometimes it is noisy. Those of us who live in the country know and accept this.
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Exactly so Laurie, purposeful and/or happy noise never bothers me. 🙂
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What a delightful little trip you had! The hubbub around the cottage sounds like fun and the walk to the village sounds perfect. I would love to get a better look at the wood rail cars . . .
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Gosh, yes, me too Kerry, I wonder what they look like inside. If I ever get to see the TV documentary they are making I will post a link.
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It seems there are endless charming villages and walks in your part of the world. I feel fortunate to get to see them through your eyes. Interesting that there was filming going on in this area. I wonder what the filming was for?
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So glad you are enjoying glimpses of our countryside Lisa. Cathy tells me she has discovered that they were making a TV documentary about the railway for our Channel 5. I shall be looking out for it.
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Looks very idyllic and even the workmen sound interesting and the filming. What fun!
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It really was a perfect spot for me to spend a precious 8 days. And always something interesting going on, in a gentle kind of way.
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It looks like a wonderful place to stay. I do admire your attitude – that you seemed to enjoy the fact that work was going on at the end of the garden whereas most people would probably have moaned about it.
Those wooden train carriages look beautiful. Are they used for anything?
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🙂 well, it was a bit noisy, but I love that those guys are all volunteers and so happy in their work. I am a farmer at heart and know that seasonal work just has to be done.
Cathy said the wooden train carriages do not get used very often so I can only guess they were being used in the film that was being made. I’d love to have seen inside them.
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That looks an idyllic place, beautiful photos and I love the old trains.
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It really is idyllic, so glad you enjoyed the photos. Old trains bring with them a warm glow of nostalgia don’t they.
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Yes they do. A place I might have to visit, I’ll certainly be googling the area. We’re always looking for places to holiday in our caravan in the summer months.
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The area really does have a lot to offer.
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Your photos are amazing, love them. Don’t I live somewhere lovely. I have since found out that they were filming a documentary about the North Yorks Moors Railway for Channel Five.
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So glad you think I did your beautiful area justice. You do indeed live in a wonderful place Cathy. Thanks for the info about the filming – I’ll look out for that documentary.
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