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Meadowbeck Cottages
Meadowbeck - Springtime
Cowslip Cottage
Cowslip Living Room
Cowslip Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Maximum of 11 guests in 3 cottages (4+4+3)
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets in Forget-me-not & Cowslip cottages only by prior arrangement. Swallows Rest is kept strictly pet free.

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
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Note from host: Maximum of 11 guests in 3 cottages (4+4+3)
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Robin Hood's Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whitby Leisure Centre and alpamare. Travelling with kids? Consider North Bay Railway, or check out an event or a game at Towbar Express Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Whitby Beach - 14 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Ruswarp Station - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravenscar Tea Rooms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Falcon Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fish Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Goathland Tea Rooms & Gift Shop - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Brambles Bistro - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly on 4 July 2026 start from AU$211, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Stephen's Church, Robin Hood's Bay Beach, and Falling Foss Waterfall. Robin Hood's Bay Museum and Old Coastguard Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very comfortable and well appointed property, with very friendly proprietors.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barbara Bray

Excellent accommodation Excellent service very nice helpful people
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2023
Thank you for staying with us Meadowbeck and your 5 star review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your accommodation in Cowslip cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Shuan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby Walking and Fox terriers

Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Friendly, helpful couple. Cosy comfortable cottage ideally situated to explore Coast and Countryside.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for your comments - we appreciate your feedback and are pleased you enjoyed your stay in Cowslip Cottage - with sunshine to order!
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10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent all round

The cottage is lovely, warm, comfortable and everything you need. Located outside Whitby off the Scarborough road easily accessible to local areas including Robin Hoods bay and Whitby using the buses. Many walks from the cottage too. Need a set of walking boots if the weather is wet. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you - 5 stars are amazing! It was a pleasure having you all to stay and we're delighted that you had a fab holiday. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
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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
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Cowslip Cottage and made the most of the public transport to explore the area. Yes the donkeys are very vocal at this time of year and eager to get their breakfast - good to hear that you woke up with a smile.... Thank you for your review and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
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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
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you Julie for taking the time to review your stay in Cowslip Cottage. We enjoyed having you both to stay and you certainly made the most of the glorious weather, getting out and about our beautiful coastline. Willow and Bracken love the extra attention they get from kind guests. It would be a pleasure welcoming you back to Meadowbeck.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for you review. We are delighted that you 'had a fabulous time' staying in Cowslip and appreciate hearing what you enjoyed. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
It was a pleasure having you both to stay. Thank you for taking the time to review your holiday accommodation. We are delighted with your comments and pleased that you enjoyed staying in Cowslip Cottage.
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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.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay in Cowslip Cottage and we're pleased that you enjoyed your week. We hope that you managed to capture the essence of the North Yorkshire Moors and Coast in your paintings. We will certainly be checking out your website with interest.
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Perfect in every way!

The holiday was just right from the point of booking, to our departure. The owners could not have done more to welcome us and arrange all we needed. We had some great days out and a lovely walk down to the sea from the cottage. We should have stayed longer!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed spending Christmas with your family in Cowslip Cottage.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Great comment - thank you, we love living here and it's lovely to hear guests feel the same way, when they visit. Pleased to hear you enjoyed the accommodation Cowslip provides and hope to see you again.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
We don't know how we managed to overlook your review but wanted to respond - even though it is very belated. We appreciate you taking the time to review and give feedback. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the location of our cottages and found Cowslip's accommodation pleasing. I remember you both winning the quiz - The Flask is still holding the quiz night on a Friday.
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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.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay and what made it memorable. It is great to hear that you made the most of the games room and describing the cottage has feeling like 'home' is praise indeed. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay enough to want to return and hope to see you all again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

Ideal location for exploring Robin Hood Bay

Excellent accommodation. This is a barn renovation which has been done to a very high standard. We (David, Lorraine and Ying Ling the Siamese cat) felt this was a home from home. The welcome and customer service from Graham and Lisa was exceptional. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives - provided their holiday dates don't clash with ours!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Great to hear that you both felt so at home in Cowslip Cottage and thank you for your lovely comments. It was a pleasure having you to stay, along with the beautiful Ying Ling and not forgetting Stumpy the tortoise. It's the first time we've had a tortoise to stay and it amused us to think he had come away on his holidays and slept all the way through. Hopefully, you can bring him back on a return visit Lorraine - when he is awake and able to share your experience. We'll think of David and his love of biking, when the Tour De Yorkshire riders pass our lane on the 1st May!
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10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Lovely weekend!

We had a lovely weekend away by the sea, plenty of walks on the beach and back to a lovely cosy cottage after! Loved our stay and would definatly come back, however for a week next time! 😊
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed walking on the beach and your time spent in the cottage. Hope to see you again for a return visit - a longer one by the sounds of it!
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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.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your short break in Cowslip Cottage and found lots to explore in the surrounding area. Thank you for recommending us to your friends, we look forward to having them to stay and hope to see you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Short break

The cottage was in a great location; lovely and clean with everything we needed. Lisa and Graham were really welcoming. Great views and lovely walks, and the food at The Flask Inn was very good. We would definitely recommend it and have every intention of visiting again.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
We appreciate you taking the time to post a review on your stay and we are delighted that your shortbreak in Cowslip was an enjoyable one. It is also good to hear that you had a pleasureable meal at The Flask Inn - particularly as it is our local. We hope to see you again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

So sad to leave

We haven't been so sad to leave a holiday home for a long time. We stayed in Cowslip cottage with our dog. It was perfect for us - cosy, comfortable, with many original features of the original barn. It felt so peaceful sitting on the patio garden watching the birds with the sea view in the background. Those donkeys were a joy to watch - never seen such happy donkeys before! It's well situated for access to a main road too, and so close to Robin Hood's Bay. The games room is a fun addition. I have already recomended it to a few of my friends. Lisa and Graham were always helpful and friendly, whilst respecting our privacy. Thank you Lisa and Graham for a lovely stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Sorry to hear you were both sad to leave Cowslip but that's great news for us and at least the Donkeys kept smiling at you and made you happy during your stay. It was a pleasure to have you to stay and we appreciate you recommending our cottages to your friends. Good luck with the house hunting - we hope you find what you're looking for.

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rowett-Smith

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Hi Im Lisa and live with my husband Graham on our 10 acre small holding, next door to the cottages. We enjoy welcoming guests to Meadowbeck and are on hand for advice/assistance but do give guests their privacy to get on with their stay in their own way.
We have 2 very friendly dogs, 2 donkeys who are out in the paddock from late Spring to Autumn, 2 goats, 4 sheep, chickens and ducks.
We moved here in 2012 and renovated our 1760's agricultural stone barn into 3 holiday cottages, our utility barn into a games room and added 3 Shepherd Huts - 1 near the barn and 2 off-grid in our meadow.
Graham planted lots of apple trees and now enjoys making Yorkshire Cider.
It has been an exhausting journey, a labour of love but we have managed to stay married to each other and wouldn't swap it for the world.
We're very proud of what we have achieved and our wonderful guest reviews support that we are providing a great service.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area whilst visiting my parents who live nearby in Scarborough. We were keen to buy a property which allowed us to run a holiday cottage business but also gave us the opportunity to renovate a building ourselves and start the business from scratch.
We moved in July 2012 & started work on the barn, which had only housed Cows and Swallows since 1760.

We love living here surrounded by the beautiful North York Moors and looking out on our animal family every day. It's such a peaceful esape with great walks on the doorstop, yet close to amenities and the hustle and bustle of life when you need it.
It's great to share our dream with our guests and we love seeing guests return to Meadowbeck - even the Swallows return year after year!

What makes this property unique

Meadowbeck Holiday Cottages are in a great location. Stunning countryside and moorland views, as well as the beautiful coastline - what more is there?
Easy to access just off the main A171 Scarborough to Whitby road, yet in a quiet, peaceful area within the North Yorkshire Moors.
All accommodation has views of open countryside & the sea. There is an abundance of wildlife on our doorstep and the lack of light pollution gives us some amazing night skies - perfect for star gazing. We regualrly feed the birds, so that guests can enjoy their antics on the birdfeeders and nesting boxes.
Easy access by car or bus (from the top of our lane) to a number of quaint villages and coastal towns.
There is plenty of free parking directly outside of the cottages for easy access.
We're doing our bit to take care of the environment and have an energy efficient heating source, solar panels and our water is provided from a natural spring. Our meadow is organic with an abundance of wildflowers and we manage our woodland area to encourage the wildlife.
Electric Vehicle Charger for guests use - fees apply.
Storage for cycles.
Public Footpath with walks to the moors and coast - straight from the accommodation.
Guests Games Room onsite.
Fresh free range eggs from our hens - when available.
Outside dog wash with hot & cold water.

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