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"Nice, clean comfortable cottage."
We were surprised to find that it was not actually in Glaisdale but about half a mile away. Kitchen facilities were fine, could do with some sharp knives! Plenty of space for four of us and our dog.
The yard at the back was a real sun trap and perfect for a leisurely breakfast.
Welcome pack was appreciated - not all cottages have them.
Oh, and the towels were a bit hard!
All in all, a very enjoyable holiday.
Thank you.
Reviewed by Hilary4.1★May 2025
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"We loved our stay at this property."
Location perfect, cottage perfect, in all ways. Well kitted out, comfortable, fabulous back area (a peaceful sun trap) the owners seem like they love it as much as we did.
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Jul 2024
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"Very comfortable, thoughtfully equipped- had everything one could possibly need."
Made for a relaxing stay. Appreciated the tea & cake!
Reviewed by Kay5.0★Sep 2023
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"Generally a nice little cottage, took a little time to get to grips with the TV ..."
Generally a nice little cottage, took a little time to get to grips with the TV as it was/is slow in responding to the remote control, may be because we have sky TV at home I thought the channel selection was very limited and had to resort to the DVD's to watch some thing, we purchased a couple of dvd's from a charity shop and left them for other guests to watch as we wasn't impressed with the selection, liked the cottage
Reviewed by Peter4.1★Jun 2023
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"Beautiful week with my family, made so by staying at Blinkbonny in Glaisdale."
Reviewed by Francis4.7★May 2023
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"This is the 3rd time we have stayed at blinkbonny it is an excellent property very clean and well maintained in an excellent location to enjoy the area we will definitely come again."
Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Apr 2023
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"Great place to stay."
Very comfortable and in a lovely location.
Reviewed by Darren5.0★Dec 2022
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"Beautiful cottage very clean and dog friendly."
We enjoyed the location with the local pub been welcoming and the food was good.
will be back!
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2022
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful location, very well equipped and nice secure rear garden for the dog."
Reviewed by Timothy5.0★Sep 2022
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"A very welcoming house in a beautiful setting."
The facilities were of a very high standard and the rooms very well maintained and comfortable - very much a home from home. The addition of an outside seating area was very welcome too. Parking was just across the road and we never had any problem with parking right opposite the house. The local pub is a minutes walk away and very welcoming also.
Reviewed by Pete5.0★Aug 2022
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"Good position for exploring the area."
Very clean and comfortable and well equipped. We found the stairs difficult but that was not a fault of the property, it is because we are senior citizens living in a bungalow !
we would highly recommend this property.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2022
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"This was our first time staying at Blink Bonney Cottage."
It was lovely the views are absolutely beautiful. Especially from the bedroom watching the lovely pink sky's and odd nights went to bed early just to listen to the birds singing. The beds were very comfy and everything was there we could need. We enjoyed the Guess Who game it was funny. Sitting outside in the sun in the back was lovely then we sat also on the front. We also took the 11.21 train midweek from Glaisdale Station 3 times to whitby and return, if you time it right when you arrive in Whitby you can catch the X94 bus, onto Robin Hoods bay and return to catch the 15.59 train back to Glaisdale. The northern line is called the pretty line, it was beautiful. Our daughter loved it. We also enjoyed visiting Lealholm the next village, another pretty place and did the stepping stones. We filled up with fuel too there, very handy prior to our journey home, and visited the village store which has everything and also the most gorgeous garden centre and local pub. We had a wonderful stay thank you. Sadly our holiday ended on the last night with sad news of my Dad passing away and I think I was meant to be there when I found out, I went and sat by the stream on our last morning and a blackbird visited, it hopped right up to me and stayed for quite some time, maybe it was my dad visiting me one last time, that's what I'd like to think.
Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2022
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"2nd time we have stayed here, just as good this time, fantastic location, lovely cottage, quiet and peaceful, credit to the owners , hope to be back next year."
Reviewed by Niall4.7★May 2022
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"Fantastic cottage with everything that you need for a great holiday, great dog friendly pub 2 minutes walk from cottage would definitely return."
Reviewed by Steve5.0★May 2022
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"The cottage is in a wonderful peaceful location, very comfortable and cosy."
Unusually for a cottage, it is filled with light even on a grey day. Absolutely perfect for a visit to coast or country. It is also very well equipped with everything you need. I have already recommended it to family thinking of a visit to the area.
Thanks to the very helpful owner for his great communication.
Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Apr 2022
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"This was our first stay in the cottage but won’t be our last."
The homemade marmalade and cake left as a welcome was a pleasant surprise but really welcome. The cottage was very clean, warm and cosy and the location was quiet and peaceful with wonderful views back and front and true dark skies at night.
Fantastic location for both coast and the moors. We look forward to returning when work schedules allow
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2021
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"The property is gorgeous & set in a peaceful beautiful rural location but also an easy drive to coast or picturesque moorland villages."
We would definitely recommend booking this property & hope to return again one day in the future.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2021
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blinkbonny."
It was so nice to arrive to milk teabags and even cake! Everything we could have wanted was provided in the cottage. The village of Glaisdale was perfect for trips to Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and the moors.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2021
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"Had a lovely week in Blinkbonny cottage."
Would highly recommend to stay here. It was a lovely touch to arrive to teabags, milk, cake and marmalade!
Reviewed by Elaine3.8★Jul 2021
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"Stunning cottage."
.Very well fitted out and furnished. Beautiful views. One of the very best we have stayed in..
Reviewed by Melvyn5.0★Jun 2021
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"Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful area with stunning views."
Very clean & welcoming with all home comforts. Would definitely return.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2021
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"A very well equipped comfortable cottage in a lovely picturesque village."
The cottage had everything we needed and was also well suited for families with children. Some nice walks locally and also well situated for travelling to other areas. We would definitely stay again and recommend it!
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★May 2021
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"Great location for the train to Whitby and moorland villages."
Well equipped and comfortable cottage with walks from the door. Plenty to explore in the local area. Good butcher in the village - we took a freezer order home with us. Best walks - Rosedale circuit and Grosmont to Goathland circuit. Transport links make for town options if the weather is poor. We had a day trip to Newcastle. We knew the area very well but will keep coming back and this cottage would be a candidate for a return visit.
Reviewed by Judith4.7★May 2021
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"Enjoyed my week here at Blinkbonny (and found out where the name comes from!"
) in Glaisdale where I often spent time when I was a little girl. Blinkbonny is a comfortable cottage with a kitchen that's well equipped too. Glaisdale is a short train ride away from Whitby (it's easy to get to Middlesbrough and points north) on the Esk Valley line if you prefer to have a change from the car. There's lots of stunning North York Moors scenery to enjoy too and Blinkbonny makes an excellent base.
Warmly recommended.
Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Sep 2020
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"The house, Blinkbonny, was exactly what we hoped it would be like."
The information was totally accurate and the finishings and fabric were of quality. The equipment in the house all worked and the variety of implements meant that it was a real home from home. It was an excellent situation for the day trips we wanted to undertake. Staithes, Runswick Bay, Sandsend, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Ravenscar NT Coastal Centre, Scarborough were all within reach.
Lealholm well worth a visit for Stepping Stones, Garden Centre and Tea Shop.
Falling Foss and May Beck circular walk impressive. Being able to play games after making evening meals was such a bonus.
Thank you to Rachel and Jonathan for attending to the fine details.
Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2020
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"A beautifully located cottage."
Everything we needed and more. Comfy and a warm welcome.
The kind owner was quick to respond and help with great understanding when a small problem arose.
We highly recommend Blinkbonny to everyone.
It was our 2nd visit. Looking forward to the 3rd.
Reviewed by Emrys4.7★Sep 2020
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"Had a wonderful time in this homely cottage."
It has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Clean, well equipped and in a lovely part of the country.
Reviewed by Lawrence5.0★Jul 2020
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"Lovely cosy, warm cottage in a great location."
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Feb 2020
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"Blinkbonny is a comfortable and cosy cottage in a wonderful location, close to the coast with lovely walks from the door."
Good public transport links so you can leave the car at home. The owners made us feel very welcome with the welcome pack and festive touches. Would highly recommend Blinkbonny.
Reviewed by Esther5.0★Dec 2019
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"Lovely cottage, in peaceful location, cottage had everything you might need, owner was easy to contavt and helpful."
The area is beatiful lots of good walks.
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2019
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"Facilities excellent, considerable attention to detail, such as folders explaining everything you needed to know both within the cottage and surrounding area , in summary a real home from home experience, wouldn’t hesitate to book again."
Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Aug 2019
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"Blinkbonny is a lovely cottage, and exceeded our expectations - from the welcome tray to the little touches that made it just like home!"
The location is lovely. Very quiet with lots of lovely place to visit nearby!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2019
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"Nice cottage and the local pub served excellent food."
The location was more hilly than we expected and we found walking to the village of Glaisdale a bit too much for us. Easy to get to other areas on the train and we found a lot of relatively flat walks to enjoy.
Local pubs etc seem geared towards the start of April/Easter to fully open for a lunch service so be aware.
Reviewed by Roger4.1★Mar 2019
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"Blinkbonny was a superb cottage."
Clean, well equipped perfect location. Jonathan couldn't have been more helpful. The welcome tea tray was a lovely welcoming touch.
We will be returning.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Mar 2019
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"Blinkbonny was perfect for us in every way."
It was a very comfortable base for us to explore the area, mainly by foot due to the proximity of the Coast to Coast walk, which was one of our main reasons for choosing this cottage. Being so close to the train station for easy access to Whitby and the surrounding villages was an added bonus. We definitely intend to return.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Dec 2018
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"Had a wonderful week away from it all this November in Blinkbonny."
The cottage is wonderfully situated in the lovely village of Glaisdale, just up the road from the local pub and the train station.
The cottage has everything you could need and is very cosy. The owners Jonathan and Rachel leave a welcome pack, of milk, local cake, Rachel's home made marmalade and a Whitby Gazette and are very helpful. There are also provisions in the cottage to use if you want to use them such as tea bags, coffee and all the essential cooking equipment etc. The stairs are quite steep but that wasn't a problem for us and to be expected in character properties.
It was so quiet and peaceful and the views were stunning. There are many walks in the area with the added bonus that a lot of the local villages have a train station if you didn't fancy walking home. Whitby is at the end of the line too, so twice we caught the train there and back.
I would highly recommend stopping in Blinkbonny.
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Nov 2018
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"Lovely cottage has all one could want"
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2018
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"Lovely clean cosy cottage."
Very well equipped kitchen. The stairs are a little on the steep side which could be a problem for those less mobile. On street parking was no problem and for most of the week we had 2 cars. The pub at the bottom of the hill was very dog friendly. Proper enclosed rear garden which is very important to us as dog owners. The train was very useful to travel into Whitby.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2018
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"The cottage was ; really spacious, and with plenty of storage space."
The kitchen was well equipped ; including cleaning materials, (which are sometimes lacking in cottages)
There was a plentiful supply of local literature, pamphlets, maps, walks etc., and a comprehensive folder of cottage information. Also a huge array of books.
The views were lovely, in a peaceful location. we were able to walk from the cottage in different directions, on 3 days to save us from driving.
The owners kindly left delicious home made marmalade, a local cake, tea, coffee, and milk. Thank you.
The area and cottage to be recommended.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2018
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"Sykes colleagues really helped out when I mistakenly booked another cottage, and quickly supported in booking Blinkbonny."
The cottage was fantastic, with the interior cosy, comfortable and yet modern enough to satisfy my two daughters. We struggled to work out the refuse bin contents, but otherwise no problems at all! The cake and tea ready for us when we arrived was a great welcoming touch.
Reviewed by Garry4.4★Jul 2018
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"Cottage was lovely and even better than the photos indicated."
Plus there was information about all the things to do and places to visit in the area.
Good communication via the app and the owners
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2018
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"A very comfortable, characterful cottage in a beautiful location."
The cottage was well equipped with lovely bedrooms and a great bathroom. The stone walled yard was full of pretty flowering tubs and was good for eating outside and relaxing in the sun. We enjoyed a fantastic week exploring the beautiful moors and coastal villages. We would definitely recommend .
Reviewed by L5.0★Jun 2018
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"Excellent cottage with lovely surroundings."
The only observation I would make, was the rather poor shower!!!
Reviewed by Ian4.4★Dec 2017
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"The cottage is in an ideal location for walking with a lovely dog friendly pub just 2 minutes walk away which serves good food."
The cottage is warm and cosy with everything you need provided. It is clean and homely and we settled in quickly. There are some lovely walks from the cottage and Whitby, Staithes and Goathland are not far away. We had a great week.
Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Nov 2017
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"A lovely cottage ."
The owners had thought of everything to make our holiday stress free
Very comfortable bed, kitchen well equipped
Good views and plenty of walks
Good pubs and value for money
Reviewed by Anne4.8★Jul 2017
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"Lovely clean homely cottage, fully equipped with everything you need."
Lovely small walled garden, like a sun trap, with garden furniture. Views from cottage beautiful. Ideal location for visiting coast and villages, e.g. Whitby, staithes, robin hoods bay, goathland and Rosedale etc. Arncliffe arms a few doors away, handy for lunch, evening meal or just a drink.
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jul 2017
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"This is a very lovely cottage with every thing you need."
It was lovely and quiet and a great area for walking. Hope to book it again later in the year. Also a local pub at the end of the terrace which did food. Thank you Jonathan and Rachel
Reviewed by A5.0★Feb 2017
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"The peace and quiet, how cosy the property is, a thorough home from home."
Excellent
Reviewed by Garry5.0★Nov 2016
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"Lovely cosy cottage."
Great facilities & a nice welcome pack. The cottage was located in a quiet village which had a good butcher & a pub that served quality food. There was a log burner in the lounge but we didn't need to use it because the cottage was so warm.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Clare4.8★Oct 2016
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