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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms807.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Whitby, England
  • Falling Foss Waterfall
    8 min drive
  • Robin Hood's Bay Museum
    8 min drive
  • Whitby Lighthouse
    14 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Whitby

When you stay at this vacation home in Whitby, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Harbour. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Scarborough Open Air Theatre and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from St. Stephen's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Whitby Pavilion - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 23 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ruswarp Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fylingdales Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hare & Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Falling Foss Tea Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Box - Robin Hoods Bay - ‬8 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.

Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly

Meadowbeck offers 3 self catering holiday cottages - converted 11 years ago from an agricultural barn dating back to 1760.
Charming cottages in a peaceful location with wonderful views - see many guests returning and recommending us to friends & family.
Retaining many original features, providing light & bright accommodation. Cozy furnishings, maintained to a high standard, provide a warm welcome, which you will enjoy returning to after exploring this beautiful part of the country.
COWSLIP COTTAGE - provides a comfortable stay for 2 to 3 guests with - UPSTAIRS - a double bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom with both bath and separate shower DOWNSTAIRS - Living area with sofa, 2 armchairs and french doors to patio, Dining Kitchen, Downstairs WC.

Parking is free & directly outside of the cottage.
Electric Vehicle Charger available for guests use - fees apply.

Ideally located just off the A171 in the North Yorkshire Moors - great for country walks & visiting the villages & coast all year round. Wake up to wonderful sea & countryside views, enjoy breakfast on your patio in the summer months & our underfloor heating system provides cozy nights in during the winter. We have some fantastic dark skies, perfect for star gazing and an abundance of wildlife - the sun rising and setting is pretty amazing too. The scenery is stunning whatever the season & can be enjoyed by couples, families, walkers & cyclists all year round.

Opposite the cottages is a barn, where guests can have fun in our games room with comfortable seating, TV and full of memorabilia. Pool table, Bar Football, Darts Board, Gaming Table (Space Invaders etc) - all have 50p slots.

Pets are welcome in Cowslip Cottage, strictly by prior arrangement - Max 2 pets - £20 fee per pet.
We do request that pets remain downstairs and are not allowed on the furniture.

Groups can consider booking all 3 cottages - which in total sleep 11, whilst offering guests privacy in their own family unit.

At Meadowbeck our 3 Shepherds Hut which each sleep 2 offer something a little different - please see our website for details.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Lisa Rowett-Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 807.3 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets welcome by prior arrangement only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
Note from host: Maximum of 11 guests in 3 cottages (4+4+3)
This property uses solar energy
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B., Cambridge/UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with lovely views
Cowslip cottage is the perfect size for two people and the views to the sea are lovely with goats and donkeys for entertainment. The cottage is cosy and comfortable with all the kitchen bits needed and a handy bottle of milk on arrival. Even more helpful is the EV charging port. Really good location for exploring Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and other local places. Very nice holiday overall!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very comfortable and well appointed property, with very friendly proprietors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barbara Bray
Excellent accommodation Excellent service very nice helpful people
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage with sea views nr. Robin Hoods Bay
Perfect location to visit sites all around e.g. Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, Filey, Staithes, The Cleveland Way, etc. Lots of really good info in welcome pack, especially footpath walk to Boggle Hole beach. Milk, tea, coffee and cake on arrival. Superb views of the countryside and sea. Goats, sheep, chickens and 2 very friendly dogs. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Cottage warm, cosy and very well decorated with everything you need. Good parking. Pub and bus stops at the top of the lane. Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shuan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whitby Walking and Fox terriers
Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Not enough stars available so 5 will have to do. Lovely cottage in an amazing part of the world. Thank you Graham and Lisa, that was one of the best holidays for a long time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Fantastic cottage with everything that we required.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the cottage was a great base to explore the surrounding area. The owners were very helpful and made us feel welcome. My daughter particularly loved the games room and there was great fields within 2 mins walk for the dog. We would strongly recommend this cottage to anyone who was thinking about staying in this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Wonderful Place
Super cottage in a lovely place. Really nice welcome. Bus stop with bus to either Whitby or Scarborough just at the top of the lane. Funny donkey alarm in the morning which wakes you up with a smile and a walk to Robin Hoods Bay if you fancy some exercise. 100% recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

A beautiful cottage
Cowslip is a truly lovely cottage , beautifully furnished and so tastefully done , manages to be both luxurious yet cosy and comfy. Fabulous location , delightful hosts. I honestly cannot find any negatives about it ; nicest cottage we have stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Beautiful.
This property is stylish and comfortable in a gorgeous location with stunning views. You can spend the day exploring the picturesque area or having fun on one of the local beaches and come back to relax at the cottage with everything you need for a great holiday. We also enjoyed both the wildlife and domesticated animals at Meadowbeck with a special mention to the lovely donkeys Willow and Bracken! We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Veronica Hawkins

We had a fabulous time
Cowslip cottage is a real gem, cosy and with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Cowslip Cottage is beautifully situated with lovely views of the countryside and sea.
Beautifully appointed, cosy, everything we needed. Lisa and Graham very helpful and accommodating. Immaculately clean, tastefully decorated. Lovely personal touches (homemade biscuits, Yorkshire fruit loaf). Lots of helpful information.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert P H.

Clean, brand new, well equipped kitchen, quite location.
Quiet, modern, tucked away from traffic , yet well located for day trips north and south. TV wi -fi for early morning and late evening carch up with world events and family/friends. Lisa has a nicetouch for interior decor.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey F.

Very nicely renovated property. Homely, warm, nicely decorated with original features.
Everything you need provided in a fabulous little cottage. Very friendly and helpful owners. The property is perfectly positioned to access Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and surrounding area and you can see the sea from the cottage windows! We would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

paul whelan

Lovely cottage great views
Had a great holiday staying in cowslip,spotless,everything you needed .great location,a little piece of heaven.Hopefully will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Great little getaway
The cottages are beautifully presented, spotless and have gorgeous views down to the sea. Everything you could need in a home from home is provided, down to tea towels and dishwasher tablets. Just a short drive or walk down to Robins Hood Bay and a few more miles from Whitby they are in a great location. We loved popping up to the local pub The Flask in the evening and even won the pub quiz! Great 3 nights away, we thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Beautiful cottage. Will definitely be back.
We stayed in the 2 bedroom Cowslip cottage for a week just after Easter. The cottage was beautiful. Spotlessly clean and stylishly decorated. The views from the patio are fabulous with the sea in the distance and a field where the owners donkeys roam during the day. They have a large games room opposite to the cottages with an honesty bar, pool table, darts, chess and more which was great to pop over to for an hour after we had been out. We definitely felt like we were coming 'home' at the end of each day. The location is perfect, 10 minutes in car from Scarborough, 10 minutes in car from Whitby and nicely located for Pickering and Helmsley. There is no doubt that we will definitely be booking to stay there again.

8/10 Good

Ann C.

Fantastic property. Warm and cosy.
Lovely views and well situated for Whitby and Scarborough. Went to relax but to much to see. My friends are planning a trip here soon.