Group Accommodation Cottages in North Yorkshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sue - Verified booking

  Despite being assured when I booked the holiday that the house would be clean, unfortunately it wasn’t.

  We couldn’t use the freezer as it was so iced up, I had to wash the fridge and the cutlery drawer before we used them. The oven was filthy so couldn’t use that. The seals on the bottom of the shower doors were filthy with black grime. The house looked generally uncared for. Wallpaper peeling off in the lounge. Door handles scratched. The duvet covers were not fastened. There was a dead wasp in the kitchen window which had obviously been there some time and there was also a dead worm on the lounge carpet in the corner. As far as we could tell all the cleaners had done was hoover the carpets without moving anything and flick a duster round. Fortunately apart from the shower doors the bathrooms were ok.All the window sills needed a good clean, the back yard needed weeding and the furniture jet washing. Given the fact the fact that we have been in lockdown and the property can only have been open a few weeks this house has obviously not been given a deep clean before re-opening. When we had finished unpacking I gave the dog a drink of water, he splashed some on the kitchen floor which I immediately wiped up with clean kitchen paper towel, which, when I looked at it (the kitchen towel) was filthy, obviously the floor hadn’t been washed very well. I really don’t like complaining but having seen negative reviews on trip advisor I raised the questions of cleanliness when I booked the house. Unfortunately I can’t remember the young mans name who made my booking but he was very helpful and contacted the owner who said there had been a problem with the cleaner but this was resolved and the house would be clean. Having been to a cottage in Saltburn last year which was absolutely spotless I booked with confidence. I feel that we should be recompensed in part as we definitely did not receive the quality we paid for and expected. Photographic evidence can be supplied.

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• Ms Durkin - Verified booking

  We have just returned from an absolutely fantastic week at Ings Barn and would book again in a heartbeat! Location wise the property is great, it's a 10 minute drive into Settle and most of the sights of the Dales are well within an hour. There's a friendly pub a few minutes walk away and we walked Pen-y-ghent (one of the three Yorkshire peaks) right from the barn. There is a road beside the property and while there is obiviously some traffic the house blocks virtually all the sound and it didn't bother us at all. The barn has been really beautifully converted and decorated, we've holidayed in a lot of properties and this is hands-down the nicest - the photos genuinely don't do the rooms justice, especially the main lounge which is a far nicer, bigger space than we expected. The beds are enourmous and so comfortable I made a note of the mattress so we could replace ours at home, the linens were super soft and smelled amazing (would love to know what detergent is being used!) and there were plenty of pillows. Bedrooms all had good storage space and both bathrooms well fitted out. We really couldn't think of a single thing that wasn't provided in the barn - there's a properly fitted out kitchen so we were able to cook without struggling for implements etc. as you often do, plenty of tea and coffee including pods, tea towels and dishwasher tablets etc. There were some games and the alexa speaker was a nice touch. We made plenty of use of the hottub which was super clean, nice and hot and secluded with the lid hiding the tub from the road. The tub has a wonderful view over fields which for our trip were full of lambs which we loved.

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  We had a great couple of weeks here in Esklets Cottage.

  The house was perfect for us, a family of four - 2 adults and 2 teens. Castleton is a really good base with walks straight out of the doors, great views, a pub, tearoom, coop and fancy deli all in the village itself. The village is also on a trainline which makes for car-free possibilities too and there's lots to do within striking distance by car as well. We swam in the sea, in waterfall pools and the gorgeous Helmsley open-air pool; walked by the sea, on the moors and in lovely dales; visited castles and abbeys and the excellent Ryedale Folk Museum and ate our own bodyweights in local cheeses and cream teas. The cottage itself had everythinhg we needed including a very well equipped kitchen with a large dining table and a place to sit outside. It's clear too that the owners have made a special effort to make their guests welcome - the information folders about the house and local area were brilliant and the homemade cake, eggs, milk and biscuits left for us on arrival were very welcome. Highly recommended.

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• Miss Stone - Verified booking

  Wow what a wonderful stay we’ve had and what an amazing special place you have created! Every little detail is thought out so well! Including everything in the kitchen - the air fryer and liners are a brilliant addition! We’ve enjoyed family meals every night and we did try the Helwith Bridge Inn (the white one you can see in the distance) which was delicious. I came on my own with the 4 girls and dog on Wednesday before Dad joined Friday evening after work and felt very safe and secure on my own. We have all relaxed, enjoyed family time together with lots of giggles and loved watching all the views. Especially Gus who loved the low window seat! The hot tub has been thoroughly enjoyed and everything was so easy with the fabulous welcome folder. The beds were so comfortable and what fabulous showers and bath! We hardly ever visit a place twice but I really hope we come back again! It’s been the perfect half term refresh. Thank you, Lucy, Andy, Lacey, Annie, Flora, Faith and Gus

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  We liked it so much that we've booked again for October, but for longer.

  We spent every evening on Saltburn or Whitby beaches. Places like Eden Camp and Beamish are an easy drive away. The train station is handy too, our 6 year old loved a trip to Great Ayton on it. The cottage itself is quite large. A large living room and a kitchen diner, but also 2 hallways, a downstairs loo, utility and a cupboard with lots of puzzles and games. There are 4 bedrooms on the next 2 floors. The master bedroom has a king bed with a fabulous mattress. There's even a basket of emergency period products. The amount of storage in the property is great, there are so many build in cupboards! The only downside is the lack of railings on the raised area of the garden and we found the bins a bit small. Parking is also a bit of a nightmare due to a very large mini bus mainly. But apart from that it was absolutely perfect for us.

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