Guests say
Lantern Cottage is praised for its perfect location, offering peace, quiet, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, well-equipped space, and thoughtful touches like complimentary champagne and chocolates. The hot tub is a highlight, and the property's wildlife adds to the charm. While one guest found the sofa slightly uncomfortable, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning to return.
Guests consistently note the cottage as spotlessly clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The remote, peaceful setting with sea views and wildlife is highly valued, though some guests note the need to drive to dine out.
The cottage is generally found to be cosy and snug, with only a minor comment about the sofa's comfort.
Facilities like the hot tub are well-received, and the cottage is described as well-equipped. No negative comments on maintenance suggest good upkeep.
Thoughtful gestures like champagne and chocolates are mentioned, enhancing the guest experience, though it's noted these are not guaranteed.
About this property
Lantern Cottage is situated at the end of a long country lane in Ravenscar, a small cliff-top coastal village with spectacular views half-way between Scarborough and Whitby.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Spa Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. . Front garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 2 (private). Private parking for 2 cars. Please note: Smoking is permitted in the garden area.. Watch boats go by and soak up the stunning coast and country views from the hot tub, or relax under a star-studded night sky, enjoying the splendid isolation Lantern Cottage has to offer. This exceptional one-bedroom detached barn conversion is set in a spectacular rural and coastal location in the North York Moors National Park and on the Yorkshire Heritage Coast. Lantern Cottage has been exquisitely converted to provide the perfect holiday accommodation for two whilst maintaining many original features such as vaulted ceilings, original beams, and exposed stone walls. The private garden has a hot tub, dining area and patio area, all with uninterrupted views of the Yorkshire coast, taking in Scarborough’s North Bay and Medieval castle, Filey Brigg, the white chalk of Bempton cliffs down to the famous lighthouse at Flamborough Head over 20 miles away.
Inside, the cottage has an open plan living area with a fully equipped oak farmhouse kitchen complete with a range cooker and integrated appliances. Share romantic meals at the antique dining table and chairs or unwind on the large Chesterfield-style corner sofa in front of the wood burner set in the original brick fireplace. The layout has been carefully considered with thoughtful touches making the most of the space, such as a window seat where you can enjoy the sea views. Through to the king size bedroom which has an ensuite with a large double-ended spa bath – perfect for two. And with underfloor heating in every room, a roaring fire and a toasty hot tub, the cottage is a perfect cosy retreat for the winter months and the festive period.
So named after the smugglers reputed to have signalled out to sea from the property, warning approaching boats about the revenue men if they were in sight. Smuggling was prominent along this coastline between 1700 and 1850 and there are many tales of the great lengths the smugglers went to ensuring they were not caught, with the cliffs laced with secret tunnels. Lantern Cottage sits 100 yards back from the cliff-top in a five-acre coastal plot alongside a late Georgian farmhouse which has been a prominent local sea- and landmark for centuries.
Lantern Cottage is surrounded by National Trust farmland pasture, hay-meadows, and brier abundant with wildlife such as roe deer, badgers, foxes, hares, barn owls, hawks, and many increasingly rare birds. Ravenscar is a small cliff-top coastal village half-way between Scarborough and Whitby known for its spectacular views of Robin Hoods Bay, Grey, and Common seal colonies on the beach below the village and it’s ‘Dark Skies’ stargazing. The area around the Cottage is criss-crossed with old footpaths and green lanes. Coastal, inland and moorland paths lead to a range of different local destinations including pubs and tearooms, quiet beaches and secluded coves, woodland glades, and nature reserves. A longer walk or bike ride crosses stunning coastal scenery to arrive at the popular tourist destination of Robin Hoods Bay, the terminus of the Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk.
Free WiFi
Smoking permitted in the garden area.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
Lantern Cottage was relaxing, calm, clean and well equipped. The log burner and hot tub add cosiness and feel snug. There are sea views over the cliff tops and you’re completely private and not overlooked. A perfect little getaway to recharge and forget your troubles. Hosts are fantastic, communication is great, the hosts little touches are thoughtful and add a homely feel.
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Julie Wood
What an absolutely fantastic cottage .so peaceful, cozy,warm,views spectacular. Everything you need is here.If you want peace and quiet you have it at Lantern cottage. The cottage is fully equipped without being over stocked ,can't stand clutter so it is perfect for me. We have seen in the garden rabbits ,an owl ,deer ,pheasants and even a huge badger!!!Made my holiday .The hot tub is exactly that HOT!.Highly recommended, booking again for next year.spotless,just loved it.Thanks to the hosts,they were only across the way but never saw them,perfect 10/10
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MARK CLEMINSON
perfect location, peaceful and quietbeautifuuly prepared cottage