Guests say
The Cowshed in Whitby is highly praised for its cleanliness, stunning location with sea views, and cosy, quirky charm. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, the property's dog-friendliness, and the warm welcome from the hosts. While some minor issues with comfort and maintenance are noted, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment, with many guests eager to return.
Reviews consistently mention that The Cowshed is spotless and very clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as fantastic, offering beautiful views and proximity to local attractions. The presence of a busy road is noted but does not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback on location.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property cosy, especially with the log burner. Some mention the sofa being a bit lumpy and issues with Wi-Fi reception, but these are minor compared to the overall comfort experienced.
The Cowshed is well-equipped and maintained, with a few guests suggesting improvements such as a gate for dog security and better Wi-Fi. The lack of towels and a washing machine are noted, but the facilities generally meet guests' needs.
While guests express satisfaction with the property's amenities and the hosts' helpfulness, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Hawsker 1 mile. An enchanting, detached stone cottage set in the owners grounds with panoramic sea views, close to the small village of Hawsker, and just three miles from both Robin Hood's Bay and Whitby. Oozing charm and character, this delightful Hawsker cottage is ideally placed for exploring the stunning countryside of the North York Moors National Park, and the spectacular heritage coastline. Originally an old barn, this cottage near Whitby has been sympathetically restored to the highest of standards, retaining a beamed pitched roof, exposed stonework, and oak floors. The rooms are beautifully presented, with an open plan living area incorporating a modern, well-equipped kitchen and a snug sitting area with a cosy woodburning stove, creating a warm and welcoming ambience. The slightly quirky bathroom in this Hawsker cottage has a luxurious, freestanding bath, perfect for a long, relaxing soak after a hard day's sightseeing, and the two pretty bedrooms offer comfortable and quality beds. Outside, this cottage near Whitby has a private rear patio with a fire pit and a barbecue, enabling guests to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the lovely views towards the sea and Abbey, and watch the sun go down. From this Hawsker cottage, a few minutes' drive brings you to the ancient fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay, with its steep, winding cobbled streets, lined with quaint cottages tumbling towards the sea. Explore the rock pools, paddle in the sea, or take an exhilarating cliff top walk along the long distance Coast to Coast trail. The popular seaside town of Whitby has long, sandy beaches, a beautiful historic harbour and a famous abbey. Sample the numerous eateries, including the best of fish and chips, or meander around the cobbled market place with its array of interesting independent shops. With a wealth of attractions in the immediate vicinity, this cottage near Whitby is not to be missed. Note: This property is next to Ref. 916823, together they sleep 6.
The village of Hawsker is half way between Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay on the North Yorkshire coast. This small village has a local pub which serves food and is close to the Cleveland Way. Just a couple of miles to the south is the quaint fishing village of Robin Hoods Bay with its steeply sloping main street and numerous craft shops, whilst to the north is the famous abbey town of Whitby with its glorious harbour, sandy beaches and fantastic fish and chip restaurants.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip/link, can be 2'6" twin), with wall flat mounted flat screen tv, 1 x first floor twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
LPG central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and hand towels only included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Rear patio with furniture, fire pit, BBQ.
Two well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile.
Beach 3 miles.
Please note: there are two steps down to the front door.
Note: Cottage is on the A171, associated noise may be experienced.
Note:This property has won an award for Best Accommodation in North Yorkshire! Guests must bring their own bath towels, only hand towels will be provided.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Museum
- Rotunda Museum
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (57)
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Susan
And what a lovely surprise this little house was. It was warm and welcoming but was a little disappointed that there was no welcome pack of milk or teabags which I thought was unusual compared to othe Sykes property we have stayed at. Luckily we had arranged a Shopping delivery so we finally got our much awaited cuppa. This place is warm comfy and tidy. Bed was soft and welcoming. Bathroom was a surprise as the roll top bath and waterfall shower head was fantastic. The whole place was including the paddocks were well looked after and the views once the fog cleared were amazing. This cottage is ideally situated on the Moors with Whitby about 4miles away, Goathland/ Aidensfield about the same. And Thornton le Dale about 40mins away. Pickering roughly the same distance. But with the Moors make sure you take warm clothes and wet proofing clothes as the wind and rain are torrential when we stayed. We would have liked to have had a GuestBook where other guests have stayed and written about their adventures to read in the cottage as they could pass on their trips. Would we return to this cottage? Definitely it is a little Gem on the Moor.
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Jackie
Beautiful cottage with fantastic views. Full use of extensive grounds and enjoyed by our golden retriever exercising in not one but two secure fields! Cottage very cosy, clean and well cared for. All facilities in good working order. Weather was kind to us so we travelled out every day - lots to see and do locally. Good range of nearby shops for provisions. Managed to count total of 14 'cow' images in and around the cottage- think 16 is the most found. Quirky bookcase my favourite item ! Many thanks to Carrie the owner for a fabulous holiday
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Linda
It has all the amenities you could want, however there is a definite issue with WiFi reception and this impacted on the TV reception as well as mobile phones and tablets etc. The owner did everything possible to try and fix the problem while we were there, but we had to accept that the whole area suffers from poor reception. If you have children who want to use tablets or stream programmes this could definitely be a problem. Needless to say we donât, so weâll definitely be going again