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"I booked this for my mum and dad who usually go on caravan holidays but tried ..."
I booked this for my mum and dad who usually go on caravan holidays but tried this for change and thoroughly enjoyed this loved the house and the area surrounding it
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2022
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"A really lovely cottage which is cosy, but also light and airy in the kitchen/diner."
Great for watching the trains and excellent walks from the cottage. Very comfy beds and everything you need while on holiday.
Reviewed by Julia4.7★Aug 2022
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"Ideal location for access to Grosmont Station on NYMR and the Heritage Trains."
Friendly local Neighbours made us, as Tourists, welcome.
Reviewed by John4.4★Jul 2022
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"We had a lovely week at 5 esk valley the cottage was nice with all our needs catered for we loved the blend of old and modern and a very nice photo of the past in the front room plent to do in the area and some nice walks but be prepared for a little effort up and down all in all a lovely place and we will be back."
Thank you to Mr and Mrs Pickles
Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Jul 2022
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"Great holiday."
Cottage clean, comfortable, welcoming and in a beautiful location. Would definitely go again.
Sue Graham
Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2022
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"The cottage has everything you need for a family holiday, the kitchen extension is great for family meals and playtime."
There are trains running down the valley on the NYMR outside your window to excite children and adults alike and there are several easy walks straight outside the door.
The coastal towns are never more than half an hour away yet you feel miles from anywhere, a lovely location we will come back to.
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2021
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"It is great too have towels provided but these were too small and didn’t really dry properly."
No towel tail in the bathroom to dry them. Also no where in kitchen for towels. Lovely cottage we really enjoyed our stay.
hank you very much for your feedback and the 100% rating. We are really
glad you enjoyed your stay. Regarding towels, we do provide a hand towel
and a bath towel per person as you have said, but we do not currently
provide the very large bath towels as they can be quite cumbersome and add
signigficantly to the load on our cleaner. We will however consider whether
to provide a couple for those who may feel them useful. We take on board
your comments about a towel rail in the bathroom and the kitchen. There is
a towel ring in the bathroom and most people put the towels directly on the
radiators but we will look at whether we can provide something and where we
might be able to fit it. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jul 2021
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"Although the cottage is in the most beautiful ideal setting."
The cottage itself needs updating. Sofa in kitchen was filthy and lacking comfort. Sofa in lounge lacked comfort. Mattress on bed in front room had a topper on but doesn't work. Needs new mattress. Not enough room to get down side of bed, had to move, therefore had to hoover. not enough plates etc, had to put dishwasher on everyday, only 2 of us.
We are sorry that you felt that our cottage did not live up to your expectations and would like to address some of your concerns.
We have tried to make it very clear in the description that we have an original 1920’s horsehair sofa in the lounge. This indeed makes it firm to sit on but we feel that the furniture fits the style of the cottage. The sofa in the kitchen is the opposite, soft, as we have tried to put alternatives for customer’s tastes. We will definitely look at whether the sofa is dirty, this has not been raised as an issue before.
The mattress in the front bedroom is only fairly new and is a firm mattress, which is why it has a topper, so we are sorry you felt it was not comfortable enough for you.
In terms of the space, it is a two bedroom, end terraced cottage. These are original mining cottages, dating back from when iron-ore was mined in the area at the end of the 1900’s. The kitchen is obviously a single- story extension, but the upstairs is the original building.
Finally you have mentioned about the crockery. Unfortunately, due to Covid we have followed Sykes Cottages Covid 19 policy on cleanliness and have had to remove any excess crockery, books, DVD, bed-throws etc so that the risk of cross-contamination is kept to a minimum. When things return to some sort of normality we will be able to put back the full quota of crockery and other items for our guests. We appreciate your feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Amanda3.8★Jun 2021
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"We had a wonderful stay at 5 Esk Valley."
It's a cosy little cottage with great facilities and the steam railway close by. You are surrounded by beautiful walks and views. We can't wait to visit again; a real home from home.
Reviewed by Louise4.7★Jun 2021
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"Loved the cottage in a lovely area been before would def go back lots to do lovely pubs and walks"
Reviewed by Bev5.0★Aug 2020
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"The location of the cottage is breathtaking."
The steam train runs at the end of the lane and was a real treat. Out of the front window we saw hares, sparrowhawks and lots of other birds. The only difficulty we faced was finding the cottage as the satnav tried to take us through a deep ford
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Aug 2020
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"Cottage is in an amazing, rural quiet location."
Facility wise it has everything that you need and more. Lovely owners who called us to make sure we got there ok and that we had all we needed.
It made our Christmas truly memorable and that fact the trains go right past the front door was the icing on the cake.
Reviewed by Scott4.7★Dec 2019
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"Stunning location, a very relaxing holiday"
Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Aug 2019
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"One of the best cottages we have been in, it was excellent!"
When we arrived there was an invitation to join the locals for a BBQ in the gardens belonging to the cottages it was wonderful. It's so peaceful just the sound of the steam train as it passes the cottages.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2019
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"The cottage was very quiet and peaceful with the occasional sights and sounds of the North Yorks Moors Railway in the background."
WE had a lovely week in a very well appointed cottage in easy reach of the Moors and not too far from the sea.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2019
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"The cottage is in a lovely location with stunning views from front and back."
It had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable. My partner loved watching the trains go by.
Reviewed by Eloise5.0★Jul 2019
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"The cottage had everything needed."
It was in a wonderful, peaceful location, the wildlife was lovely to watch from the window and I enjoyed watching the trains go by. The only thing that could have improved the holiday was the weather, but it could have been a lot worse than it was.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2019
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"We really enjoyed our week in this beautiful little cottage."
The trains and the view were an absolute joy. The cottage is cosy and has everything you need to enjoy a great holiday.
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jun 2019
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"The cottage was beautifully located especially if you enjoy steam trains."
Ideal for Whitby, Goathland and the moors and coast. The garden was ideal for relaxing, although the provision of a patio set or bench would have made it better, luckily we had a couple of folding chairs in our car boot.
The facilities in the cottage were brilliant.... washer, drier ,dishwasher and even a slo cooker. Lovely and clean throughout,and a welcome call from the owners ensured we were happy - a very nice touch!
Would highly recommend
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2018
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"Quiet location with fantastic view of the steam trains from windows"
Reviewed by John4.7★Aug 2018
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"We enjoyed a fantastic week at 5 Esk Valley."
The cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches to make us feel at home. The kids enjoyed playing football in the huge back garden which wasn't advertised but was a happy discovery when we arrived. The location was stunning, with regular steam trains running just across the field to the front of the house. Secluded and peaceful yet within 20 minutes' or so drive of Whitby and other coastal villages, we found plenty to do nearby to keep us entertained. A thoroughly enjoyable break.
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jul 2018
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"We went to the cottage to travel on the The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the cottage was ideally situated so that we could watch the trains go by."
The countryside around the cottage was a joy with lots of wild life to observe.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jul 2018
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"Amuch needed break in a quiet location"
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2018
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"The cottage at 5, Esk Valley was perfect."
All the rooms were spotlessly clean, the beds and the lounge were exceptionally comfortable. The well equipped kitchen made the self catering aspect ideal.
The location is beautiful set in the Esk Valley with views of the moors and woodland of the surrounding area. The coast at Whitby is a short drive away as is the village of Goathland made famous in the TV series, Heartbeat.
The front garden is exceptionally well maintained and is visited by an abundance of wild birds.
Looking across the fields to the front of the cottage you can clearly see the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and it is wonderful watching the historic steam locomotives as they pass by.
Richard and Karen the owners were fantastic and made sure everything we needed was on hand.
All in all a perfect weeks holiday in an idyllic location
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2018
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"A delightful cottage in a peaceful surroundings."
.. perfect for getting away from it all. Very clean and well equipped. Little touches were excellent, for example, no left-over food from other residents, up-to-date magazines about the area etc. were much appreciated.
The owners could not have been kinder, phoned us on arrival to check everything was alright.
Altogether a lovely stay... great for re-charging batteries.
Thanks for a lovely stay. Jane and Jonathan
P.S. One idea to make it easier in the bathroom would be have a towel rail and small cabinet or table
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jun 2018
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