The Old Police House

We have stayed in Hinderwell and The Old Police House for a few years now.

Very homely, spotlessly clean, comfy beds and everything you could need for a relaxing or activity filled holiday.

Location was very good for what we wanted to do.

The property itself was excellent. Very clean, very well equipped and lovely garden area. Only thing I would ask to be pointed out is that the parking area is very tight at the back of the property but ok for a small car.

Such a lovely place to stay.

All the rooms were perfect, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, and the garden was a delight. Large house with plenty of room to spread out. My Dad who we took is quite frail and even though the house is not rated as disabled usage he managed fine with his walker.

Fantastic property well located for visiting many places.

Lovely walk from the house to Runswick bay...great beach for our dog who would happily spend all day there!!! The property is lovely and clean...very well equipped with everything that you would need. The conservatory was exceedingly hot when we arrived!!!! .you definitely need the fly spray in the conservatory!!! At the end of Brown's terrace is an excellent walk down the lane and through the gate into the fields. A great walk for our dog!! Would certainly recommend the property!!

Here's a polished review you could use: We had a lovely stay at The Old Police House and would happily recommend it to others.

The property was beautifully furnished and decorated, creating a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere throughout. We especially enjoyed spending time in the lovely garden, which was a real highlight of our stay. The only thing we felt was missing was a handrail in the shower. As we were travelling with elderly parents, this would have made things safer and more accessible for them. Overall, a wonderful property in a great setting, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We arrived to a beautiful flower filled back patio and had no issues parking or entering and felt immediately at home.

The whole house was immaculate and passed the extremely high standards of my 75yr old mum! It felt so big and spacious with the high ceilings and we all relaxed into holiday mode. We had time to unpack and phoned to thankfully get a last minute space in the nearby gastro pub to walk to for our 1st meal which was lovely. No problem with the Sainsbury's delivery finding us later that evening either. The huge family bathroom was superb and a bonus having a full suite downstairs for mum not just a loo. Kitchen stocked as if it was lived in with all the items/utensils you can think of which was great and the welcome tray was a lovely touch too (& didn't last long with hungry children!) The outside space was safe and secure for our children and dog. The location was great for short car journeys to all the lovely beaches & villages. Already recommended to family and friends

We loved every minute of staying at the Old Police House.

It has everything you need. The location is ideal for visiting Runswick Bay and Staithes and is on the main bus route along the coast.

Stayed for a week with family First thing I noticed was how clean everything was.

Spacious .. comfortable sofas. Lovely kitchen. All the bedrooms were spacious and having a downstairs bedroom was great for my elderly parents. A couple of nights we were cold as the duvets were summer ones. We couldnt see any spare blankets . Bathroom is massive with a lovely shower . Very pretty garden .maybe a little grass patch would be nice for the dogs. Parking was fine for 1 car ..think it d be a squeeze with 2 big cars. Walked to the Runswick Bay about a mile away ..massive hill to walk down. Hard work walking back up it. Thankyou for the goodies left and we would recommend the old police house. Had a great time

A delightful house light spacious and comfortable.

Spotlessly clean a credit to the cleaners. Well positioned for the local places of interest. Lovely garden and nearby walks for the dog. One small thing some shear curtains for the downstairs bedroom would be nice for us grannies who need afternoon naps you feel very on show.

The Old Police House is a very unusual property .

It was spotlessly clean and had everything you could wish for

Just the best place to stay ever lovely cosy accommodation with everything you need and the owners are just out of this world will help in anyway possible thank you

This is a very spacious, well appointed house with modern interiors.

There has been great attention to detail and the house is immaculately clean . The house is only a couple of minutes from the dog friendly and beautiful beach of Runswick bay. Whitby, Saltburn, Goathland and Pickering are all within easy reach. The off road parking space at the back of the property is very handy.

The Old Police House is wonderful, spacious comfortable, warm when you want it to be and cool in the summer with great outside space to relax after a busy day walking to Runswick bay or Staithes.

On a main bus route to Whitby and beyond. Many lovely places to eat or a fully equipped kitchen to eat at home. We think it is a perfect place to stay and we will be back!

We enjoyed a short break with our dog and elderly in-laws and really could’ve done with staying longer!

The house is very clean and comfortable, there’s a pleasant patio garden and is obviously popular judging by the number of return visitors. It’s well situated for visiting the coast around Whitby and Saltburn-by-the-Sea, there’s a Co-op mini market just a few minutes drive away, pubs serving food in the village and a very good hotel menu in nearby Ellerby. Sadly the Chippy was closed, hopefully not permanently! The designated parking area does require a bit of maneuvering and large cars might well find this difficult but there did seem to be on street parking nearby. We were sorry we couldn’t stay longer and really appreciated being able to ‘shunt’ our days so we avoided Storm Amy, thank you!

A fantastic property and very well laid out.

The conservatory was especially nice and a real sun trap. Well appointed kitchen with a lovely lounge/diner. All 3 bedrooms were very comfortable but tge wow factor was the upstairs bathroom! Some mornings i didn't want to get out of the shower

Lovely cottage in a good location.

Easy to get to places whether in car or public transport. Very well stocked and everything you need. Would recommend.

Owners responsive to questions and very helpful.

Lovely house and well equipped. It was our second stay and will certainly be returning.

Absolutely fabulous accommodation in a lovely little village with a butchers and grocery store, two excellent dog friendly pubs serving delicious food and a tea room which is in in the community hall where everyone is so friendly and wanting to give you advice.

The accommodation itself is superb. Everything is such good quality from the bedding on such comfortable beds to matching crockery, cutlery and everything you need to have a great time including info on where to go. The garden is lovely, a real sun trap and well enclosed for pets. If you have a dog there are some lovely fields nearby to give your dog a good run. Obviously you are asked not to leave your dog in the house unattended and try to keep them off the furniture but throws have been provided if your dog insists on sitting on a chair. We had two small cars which we had no problem parking. There is lots of room for the cars but it is probably the navigating down the narrow lane to turn into the parking area which could be a problem for a large car, there are double yellow lines directly outside the property but 10 yards further down has street parking. If I had one quip it would be the poor quality toilet paper compared to the excellent quality of everything else. Would not hesitate to recommend this property, probably the best I have stayed in.

The Old Police House was an amazing property, well equipped, immaculately clean and very comfortable and homely.

It is beautifully decorated with some lovely canvases of the local area. It is a well situated property to visit Whitby, Staithes, Robin hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and the North Yorkshire Railway. The 2 pubs in Hinderwell offer a very good and varied selection of food, particularly the Brown Cow who make a delicious Lamb Rogan Josh. My only criticism would be the designated parking at the property is difficult to navigate if you have a large vehicle but parking in front of the property was not an issue. A superb property.

This is a lovely well equipped property and I would happily return.

On arrival there was a packet of biscuits and tea and coffee so after a long drive you felt welcomed and able to relax. The kitchen and living areas are extremely well equipped with lots of homely touches to remind you of the area and the history of the building. The beds were really comfortable and so we had a good night's sleep. The property information listed a number of roles for the pet, these could impact someone's stay and should be disclosed prior to booking. Parking at the back is large enough for two vehicles, however if these were large vehicles then the turning opportunities would be difficult, this could be helped by removing 2 foot of wall that sticks out. The only disappointment was the downstairs toilet / shower room, this has a clear glass window looking into the main street which means there is no privacy and this room is totally unsuitable for a shower, this is easy to fix with a frosted window / shutter/ blind etc. This means there is effectively one bathroom on the property which could be very inconvenient at higher occupancy. The two pubs in the village are really friendly with good food and this is a great base to see places like Whitby and Saltburn-By-The-Sea.

Absolutely fabulous property.

Location fantastic and lots of places to visit nearby.

What a fantastic holiday let this is.

Would highly recommend. Spacious, cosy and warm, clean and very well equipped. Great for the dog too. Enclosed garden. Also, off road parking area. We had no problem fitting 2 medium sized cars in there. On bus route to Whitby etc, if you don't want to drive. Brilliant location for exploring. Two nice dog friendly pubs 5 mins walk. Extremely comfy sofas and beds. Amazing power shower. We'll definitely be booking again. Thanks.

Well what an amazing property this is, on arrival every room we went in just kept giving more and more.

This was definitely a 10 out of 10 home from home. Within 2 minutes walk to the bus stops, and just a 5 minute walk to the two local pubs, The brown cow and The Badger hounds both very welcoming and serving excellent food. Would highly recommend The Old Police House and we will definitely be returning.

Lovely well equipped accommodation which was spotlessly clean and well presented.

It is very spacious and ideally located to explore the surrounding coast line. Our only concern was the car parking arrangements which involve negotiating a narrow lane to the car parking space. It is fine for small vehicles but proved to be problematic for our largish car. Aside from this it's a lovely place to stay

Excellent property, warm and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and amazing shower!

Ideally located for local walks with the dog and for venturing out to beaches and the countryside, and other places of interest. Would highly recommend.

An immaculate and spacious house ideally situated for visiting the many bays and seaside towns.

There is a friendly pub specialising in local seafood within walking distance and there is a regular bus service which means no parking problems at Whitby ! The parking is a bit tight but we managed 2 cars without a problem. All in all a lovely property well placed for enjoying the coast and moors.

The Police House was very comfortable with all the facilities you’d hope for on holiday.

Great to have a bath and separate shower, which was massive. The kitchen was very well equipped and there was plenty of information regarding the property and local facilities. Loved the white bedding and towels, and hard floors downstairs are always preferable for dogs. The garden was comfortable and secure, only lacking a little grass for dog toileting. The parking was off-road and a little tricky to find at first. We found parking our large car in the space a bit tight but a smaller car would have no trouble. It was a great location for exploring the local area with Runswick Bay only a mile away.

super large place, too big for 2 adults.

However, still very reasonably priced even for two. Excellent cleanliness.

This is an excellent dog (and human) friendly property!

We found this at short notice and reduced price on the Sykes website - search filters narrowed down selection easily. With just two adults plus small dog the Old Police House had plenty of room inside and out. A large main bathroom with super shower and plenty of towel rail space, very clean and spacious. Living room area again generous and dining area with expanding table and space for six. Small conservatory area with doors to dog secure garden also a pleasant space to relax. Kitchen area nicely finished and plenty of crockery/cutlery, all white goods appeared very new and clean, dishwasher particularly welcome. Heating was very efficient, easy to control, plenty of hot water too! Upstairs in separate area off landing, washing machine and dryer also very new and clean. After reading the description and reviews for parking I was a little sceptical about how this would work out but needn’t have worried - plenty of space for two cars in what was a very quiet and safe area off the lane behind property. Good chippy and Butcher nearby on main road towards Staithes and a very well stocked CoOp mini store further on. Local beaches all good and dog friendly, Hinderwell is very well placed for trips out especially if you are English Heritage members! This property would definitely be on our list to return with extra family members if we can get in again!

A very clean, well equipped holiday let.

Comfy beds, huge bathroom upstairs. Good location for getting to Runswick Bay, Saltburn and Sandsend/Whitby. The only thing missing is a view of the sea and it would be perfect. The parking at the rear is tight for two cars but the owner of the garage opposite allowed us to park on his premises. Excellent butchers and chippy, plus two pubs in the village all within walking distance. The conservatory and patio are sun traps, ideal for relaxing with a drink or two .. plus it is enclosed so the dog couldn’t escape. Would definitely return.

We loved staying at the Old Police House.

It was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, very comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. Superb kitchen and so well equipped. The owners provided really comprehensive information for the property and about the local area, and the welcome snacks were a lovely, friendly and welcoming touch. It is a great location for exploring the area and there are good walks nearby, which our dog really appreciated! We just think a small patch of grass in the garden would be a pleasant ambience and helpful for those bringing their dogs.

This was our second stay at the Old Police House, so that speaks for itself.

Suits our family set up perfectly. Love Hinderwell and surrounding area. The house and garden feels like 'home' We couldn't work out how to switch on the power to the washer so did a hand wash instead no big deal.