The village of Ayton is split by River Derwent that is crossed by a bridge. To the left of the bridge is West Ayton and to the east of the bridge is East Ayton. The village is directly on route between the towns of Pickering and Scarborough. Cloggers Cottage is located off the Main Street in East Ayton at the rear of the village pharmacy, opposite to the main village Spar shop/Petrol station.