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Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Whitby, ENG
  • Mallyan Spout Waterfall
    11 min drive
  • Old School Coffee Shop
    14 min walk
  • Whitby Grosmont Station
    17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    68 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Mallyan Spout Waterfall and The Geall Gallery. .This family-friendly cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Museum of Victorian Science and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from North York Moors National Park.

What's nearby

  • Mallyan Spout Waterfall - 11 min drive
  • Whitby Harbour - 16 min drive
  • Whitby Pavilion - 17 min drive
  • Whitby Abbey - 18 min drive
  • Whitby Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Whitby Grosmont Station - 17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Falling Foss Tea Garden - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wits End Cafe and Walled Garden - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Goathland Tea Rooms & Gifts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Cottage - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable

'There isn't a word in the dictionary to describe this wonderful place. I wish we could stay forever.' Highly recommended, well equipped terraced cottage in a magical setting overlooking the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. Open views of 'Heart Beat' countryside. Watch the wildlife in the field. .Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. ! double with 4 poster bed. Amazing view of steam train powering up the line. 2nd bedroom adult sized bunk beds. Bathroom - WC, vanity unit , shower over bath. Lounge/diner with beams, electric stove, TV, Dining table and chairs, 2 sofas. Large beamed kitchen with usual electric appliances. Garden with open aspect of countryside. Wooden shed with comfy furniture -sunny location. Parking behind cottage. Walks from back door. SORRY NO DOGS - some wifi
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pauline Robinson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, but advertised with hot tub and barbecue grill which didnt exist.
Lovely old fashioned cottage with welcoming hosts. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Esk Valley Grosmont
The property, in a row of ex miners cottages, and situation were beyond what we expected. Very easy to explore the York Moors, sites and towns. The hosts were extremely thoughtful and helpful.The steam trains were a joy to watch from the back door and bedroom. We returned home with great memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay !!
Property is in a lovely location, lots of scenic walks and close to Whitby for a day at the coast. Cottage is well maintained with everything supplied to make it home from home !!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a great location
We had a comfortable stay in this lovely cottage, despite a week of mainly eet weather. We chose this cottage because it was central to all the places we wished to visit. It is located a 15 minute walk outside Grosmont, alongside the railway track, and almost as long a journey by car. We enjoyed the fairly remote location and would certainly consider staying again - preferably at a warmer, drier time of year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Christmas to remember!
We had an absolutely magical time we arrived in darkness so was truly amazed in the morning to see the views around us. We had a lovely cozy stay in a well prepared house, there wasn’t anything missing we wished we had. I was slightly worried being in a different kitchen and environment for Christmas I was a bit concerned about but we were fine and we loved every minute. When the weather was nice the walks were great and we had the treat of seeing the last Christmas trains literally outside the front my children thought it was amazing. We had a lovely, cozy and quiet place which felt home from home and we loved it so much we will be booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Holiday
Brilliant holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hol8day
Very n8ce location to moores and easy acess to great locations
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Gem
Great property, extremely well equipped in fantastic location. A big thankyou to Pauline and Pete for making us very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steam railway view
Absolutely beautiful place to stay...lovely cosy cottage...comfy beds ...just no TV for last 36 hours no signal ...we did play games but like an hours TV aswelll and no Internet fir the 4 days and 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Problem with TV signal but overall Great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We all had a lovely stay in the cottage, the owners were very helpful and friendly and the area is fantastic. The cottage was very clean and cosy and had everything we needed. Want to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Me and my partner stayed here with our 2 4 year old, we really enjoyed it, the location is nice and out of the way and we luckily avoided the ford😂 the children even loved the fact there was games In the cottage and it was spacious for a cottage, will definitely have to make a re appearance and stay here maybe child free next time😂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mallard Cottage
Lovely place to stay for visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and great views of the Line. Nice walks directly from the cottage using the information provided by the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely little house in a quiet and peaceful location
My wife and I spent a week in Mallard Cottage at the end of November 2021. What a charming place to be. The kitchen is spacious, with everything you could ever need in. The living room is smaller, but still a lovely room to spend time in. The large window looks out onto the small front garden, fields, hedgerows, and the railway line. It's akin to a widescreen for birdwatchers, which my wife and I definitely are. I've never seen quite so many different species while having my breakfast. There are two bedrooms, one with a four poster double bed, and one with bunk beds. Obviously we had no need to try these out, but we found the double to be really comfortable. The decor and furniture in Mallard Cottage perfectly suit the style of the building and location. There is solid wood throughout, which leads to a homely feel and relaxing atmosphere. The house is also a lot warmer than we thought it would be. This is probably as much to do with how thick the walls are and how well the modern windows fit. It's also part of a terrace, which also helps. Therefore the heaters don't have to be on that much to keep the house toasty warm. I should point out at this point that the beautifully tiled bathroom doesn't have heating, but the airing cupboard is in there. This generates the hottest water I've ever encountered. You could probably make tea with it.... Mallard Cottage is located in the Esk Valley, which also happens to be most of the address. It is remote and exceptionally peaceful there. Therefore it takes some getting to. There are steep valleys either side, then roughly a mile of single track road. I've been driving for 25 years, and drive many different vehicles as part of my job. I pretty much had to recalibrate my driving style while we were there. Any bad points? None worthy of mention really , although the stairs are similar to the landscape, steep and twisty. We always found them somewhat of a challenge. Pauline and Peter, who own the house, are probably the nicest people you're likely to meet. Pauline sent us concise and accurate directions and a map, although due to time constraints, we had to find it in the dark. It was more than worth it when we eventually did.. In summary Mallard Cottage is a beautiful house, owned by two lovely people, in an incredibly scenic location.. If you happen to live in a town that's never completely quiet, as we do, even during the night, then there's no better place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lovely cottage beautiful surroundings lovely walks nearby. Lots of wildlife don't need a TV. Very dark at night perfect for star gazing. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Couldn't be in a more beautiful part of the country
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rupert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely little cottage
This cottage was perfect for our needs. It had a fantastic surroundings and the cottage contains all we needed. The steam train going past was great fun to wave at. The owners were very welcoming even though we were a bit early in arriving. The access road is very steep and we were lucky not to have met a vehicle coming the other way. We would certainly return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillity
Lovely, clean and cosy cottage in the most peaceful location we've ever stayed in - and we've stayed in some VERY quiet places. No through traffic, no shop, no pub, no amusements... it's perfect (if this is what you're after). Great walks around the area and Whitby is less than 10 miles away if you want sea and a few more amenities. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kath M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for train buffs
Had a lovely stay in this peaceful property apart from trains passing lovely having breakfast and watching the birds and the steam trains passing great walks along old railway trails into Goathland and Grosmont

8/10 Good

Chad B., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Esk Valley in the NYM
Definitely a quiet cottage at the bottom of a valley. I loved the drive down every time we did it. Pre-comms and check in was good, a nice owner couple partly lives next door. Place was cozy and seemed clean. It is a bit dated and could use a other few minor upgrades (a coffee press, decent knife or two). All in we enjoyed our stay and the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Lovely house in a great location for both enjoying the coast and discovering what Grosmont has to offer. Plenty of good local walks and pub/restaurants to enjoy. Granddaughter loved all the country noises from passing trains to clucking hens and bleating sheep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Sheffield,England

Liked: Cleanliness
August in Grosmont cottage
We had a very comfortable week in Pauline’s cottage, which was cleaned to a very high Covid standard. Very relaxing time in this traditional cottage with all the essentials for a great holiday. Pauline and Peter were very friendly and welcoming, we had great walks, some from right outside the door. The coast is easily accessible but we stayed local , there is a pub in Grosmont which serves food, only a 20 minute walk away and numerous others in Egton if you use the car. Certainly on our list to visit again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

mavis w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steam train heaven
Property old world style you could be back in the sixtys. Very much geared for the train enthusiast. Even to colour schemes. Peacefully setting good for walking . Friendly owner who stays next door often
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This place is absolutely beautiful. Takes me back to my childhood going and visiting my nan. If you want peace and quiet then this is definitely the place, you literally cant hear anything, it's perfect! Waking up to steam trains going passed the bedroom window is an experience! Would definitely recommend and will probably return next year if possible! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P., York

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Lovely little cottage. Very clean and tidy. Excellent location. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019