Guests say
Cosy Cottage in Northallerton receives high praise for its cleanliness, charming location, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including welcome goodies and a dog-friendly environment. The village of Swainby offers friendly locals, good pubs, and scenic walks, enhancing the stay. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, the cottage provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the cottage's spotless condition and the immaculate presentation upon arrival, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The cottage's location in the picturesque village of Swainby, with its friendly community, good pubs, and proximity to walks and historic sites, is highly regarded by guests.
The majority of guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a warm atmosphere. A few guests noted the beds could be improved, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities such as Wi-Fi, TV, and a log burner are appreciated, but some guests suggest improvements like handrails and a washing machine. Maintenance issues like loose doorknobs are also mentioned.
Guests are delighted by the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome packs and festive decorations. While these gifts are warmly received, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A delightful mid-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of Swainby, in the North York Moors National Park, six miles from Stokesley. Ideal for a romantic break, this lovely cottage can be found tucked away in a quiet corner of this pretty village. The cottage provides two cosy bedrooms, one double and a single, making this perfect accommodation for a small family or a couple's retreat. Upstairs, the floor is complete with a family bathroom including a bath tub, ideal for soaking away life's troubles. Downstairs you will find a comfortable sitting room with the benefit of a warming open fire, perfect for toasting toes on cooler evenings. The sitting room incorporates a dining area and opens into a well-equipped kitchen. Outside, a seating area is provided at the front of the cottage. The idyllic village of Swainby centres around a pretty stream and grass banks, and provides two pubs where you can sit in the beer garden and watch horse riders pass by from time to time. The surrounding area is a walkers paradise, accessed via a wide network of footpaths from the village. Cosy Cottage is in an ideal position for walking the Cleveland Way and the Coast to Coast walk in the North Yorkshire Moors, lying between Osmotherley and Stokesley. Richmond, York and Harrogate are all located within an easy drive if you fancy a day of sightseeing and shopping. For coast lovers, the bustling seaside resorts of Whitby, Saltburn and Scarborough can be reached in just over an hour, as well as the Yorkshire Dales National Park which lies to the west. This charming cottage provides the perfect romantic bolt hole for those looking to explore this stunning area.
Swainby is a village in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. Swainby is located at the north-western corner of the North York Moors National Park. The characteristics of the village and the surrounding area consist of traditional Yorkshire dry stone walls, hills, sheep, heather and moorland. The village is close to the ruins of Whorlton Castle. In the 19th century the housing of miners who worked the nearby hills for ironstone and jet led to an expansion of the village. Swainby contains two public houses, The Blacksmiths Arms and The Black Horse.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and open fire.
Electric central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, smart TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Roadside parking.
Front sitting area on open walkway.
Two well-behaved do gs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Village shop / cafe open Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am -4pm, larger supermarket 6 miles away Rusty Bike Cafe 5 min walk away pubs 1 min walk.
Note: Sitting area to the front of the property is on a shared open walkway.
Please note: this property does not take less than a week long bookings between the months of April and September and Christmas week.
Nearby points of interest
- Rievaulx Abbey
Reviews (51)
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Patrick
My bed was very comfortable and the bath long enough to lay in which was very acceptable.The cake and tea and coffee were a nice touch.Overall cosy was a very good name for the cottage and the experience
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Ian
Owner contacted myself just after I had booked it etc I had to contact owner a few days before we arrived to see if we could arrive a little earlier that was fine. Off street parking not a problem at all only a very short walk less than 30 seconds to cottage. Blacksmiths Arms in village lovely pub went 3 times . Only one thing to really day is the Village Store shop only opens Friday, Saturday & Sunday but Stokesley just up the road and Guisborough 20 mins away have a good number of shops if needed. Only problem is you are a bit to far away from a few places near to the seaside other than that we really enjoyed it.
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Samantha
The area is so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you so much for a truly glorious and comfortable place to stay, and thank you for the cake, it was delicious