Beckside

It's a lovely cottage.

Good location and very clean. Would have been 5s all through but for a couple of details. Most common but really relevant a a good night's sleep is important. Over togged quilt. Weather was hot but there was a thick duvet which we had to replace with a 2.5 tog bought from a local Aldi. We ran a b&b and most guests commented appreciatively on the summer weight duvets. Cold tap on the bath was broken and the basin tap in bathroom was odd to operate. Loads of hot water though. Loved the multi purpose oven. So very versatile.

We received a friendly and personal welcome from the owner and a gift of wine.

He took care to explain how everything worked and we appreciated that. We were delighted with the cottage. All its equipment is new or nearly new and the furniture is smart and very comfortable. No dishwasher but it is a cottage for only two and washing up was no chore. The cottage is located right in the middle of this beautiful and historic village beside a small beck. It has a small, peaceful courtyard with table and chairs. The village pub is welcoming and great for both food and drink - although it is certainly wise to book if you wish to eat. The church opposite is magnificent and well worth a visit. We were delighted with our break in this small, well appointed and cosy cottage. We will certainly seek to book it again.

our very well appointed accommodation was a lovely stone cottage by the side of the beck in a lovely clean and pretty village.

The Blacksmiths Arms in the village was extremely pleasant and had a lovely menu.

The cottage is very clean and comfortable fully equipped with everything you need.

The location is great for exploring the surrounding areas would certainly go back

This was a lovely, comfortable cottage with all I needed for a very good week.

Lastingham itself is a very special place and the cottage is right by the beck. I really enjoyed myself.

Beckside is a small, cosy cottage in a delightful location in an attractive village on the edge of the North York Moors.

It is well-equipped. The hosts are welcoming, and available if needed, but unobtrusive. Lastingham is conveniently located for visiting the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Wolds and Yorkshire’s coast, including such as Whitby and Flamborough Head. The nearby towns of Pickering and Helmsley are worth a visit.

Purely because the cooking facilities need updating I marked this down a star.

The property is cosy , near a great pub and we enjoyed a lovely holiday. The extremely friendly owner met us on arrival and left us a nice bottle of wine to enjoy during our stay.

We have been to Beckside a few times and are always very satisfied.

A beautiful spot and ideal getaway. Secluded, quiet, no light pollution with friendly and helpful owners ensure a relaxing holiday. The cottage itself is very comfy, clean and well appointed, all you need. The location in the North Yorkshire Moors can not be beaten for cycling and walking with moorland tracks and bridleways in abundance. Absolutely brilliant.

great holiday, the owner met us as we arrived and went through everything with us.

the property was first class. I would recommend this holiday to any of my friends. there was only one thing that I would like to point out was that there was no grab handle in the shower which would have been useful to my partner (in the past she had a bad accident slipping over in a shower which ended her in hospital) But, she did enjoy her bath every night though!! all being well we are hoping to go back to Ironbridge next year. we have had holidays with you company for the last 12 years

Very cosy and comfortable, and ideally situated for walking on the moors.

Check in was very easy. Overall a lovely place to stay.

Backside is the perfect place for two people.

Everything you need is here for a relaxing break. The owner is kind and approachable and the area around the property is beautiful. We will be back!

The owner was helpful giving us an accurate insight of local facilities.

Our third time at Beckside and again, more than pleased.

The excellent cottage is ideal for a couple, the location perfect and the peace and quiet unbeatable. The owners, Alan and Robyn, are very friendly and more than helpful, in fact this is the only cottage we have hired where a "show-around" was given on our arrival. A particular "thank you" for the use of the trailer. Overall, more than happy and we will certainly be returning as soon as possible.

Wonderful cozy cottage with wonderful hosts nearby if you have a question.

You wake up with twittering of the birds and bleating of the sheep, just wonderful. Good base for exploring the surrounding, the Nationalpark, Scarborough and Whitby, Thirsk - nothing is really far away. You can start hiking even directly from Lastingham.

The cottage was perfect for our short break and ideally situated in a beautiful part of the country and was within easy reach of Pickering, Scarborough and Whitby.

We would definitely stay in Beckside in the future and have no hesitation in recommending it to others; indeed I already have. And the owner, Mr Barker was very warm and friendly and left a lovely bottle of wine as a welcome. Thank you.

This was a very cosy cottage which gave us a feeling of stepping back in time.

The surroundings were in a small, charming community, well away from the hustle and bustle.

Great property, ideal for exploring the local area.

My wife and I enjoyed a lovely week at the cottage.

The owner was extremely helpful and the cottage, while not luxurious, is comfortable and cosy, with everything needed for a good holiday. It is well-placed for visits to places of interest - we went to York, Scarborough and Whitby, as well as various stately homes, castles and abbeys, all within an hour's drive. Definitely recommend!

A lovely stay at Beckside, in a beautiful village setting, it had everything we needed for a relaxing, comfortable week.

We slept well as it was dark and quiet at night. The food at the Blacksmith's Arms was excellent and we were looked after very well there by their efficient and welcoming staff.

Just what we wanted, the cottage was cosy,tidy and in such a beautiful area of Yorkshire in which we spent all week exploring in our hiking boots.

A big thankyou to Mr Barker for making us feel at home and of course the bottle of wine he left for us in the fridge.

Whilst the property was comfortable it would benefit from a thorough spring clean, tidying up the flaky paintwork around the bathroom window, new place mats, coasters, chopping board, kitchen bin and dining chair seat covers.

There was no DVD player as described in the particulars, and whilst there was Netflix, this was totally unobtainable.

a wonderful cottage in a lovely village a very place

Lovely cottage set in a pretty village.

Backside was clean and very cozy.

Great little cottage, brilliant location.

Cosy cottage in beautiful area.

No phone signal but WiFi provided. Comfy bed. Well stocked kitchen. Helpful, friendly hosts.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lastingham at Beckside.

The cottage was small but well appointed and just right for 2 people.

A very cosy, spotless little cottage next to a beautiful babbling brook (Beck).

An excellent location for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors, Whitby, Pickering, York and so much more... We were given a very warm Yorkshire welcome from the owners, who were extremely helpful, lovely people. I would strongly recommend Beckside to anyone who needs a peaceful few days away from the hustle & bustle of life. It's a breath of fresh air & so peaceful.

Cottage in ideal position for exploring the Yorkshire moors And warm and welcoming owners of cottage would not hesitate to stay there again.

All good, another enjoyable stay at Beckside

The cottage is in a great location for walking on the moors and with easy access to places such as Pickering and Helmsley.

It is warm and comfortable and we would recommend it.

Lovely property, great location, warm welcome from the owner.

A minor wifi problem was sorted immediately. Storage heaters worked well in November- no additional heating was needed, but we were blessed with good weather.

A lovely cottage in a pretty village with a great pub!

A small cottage but has everything you need. Lots of lovely walks and pretty towns and villages nearby,

Lovely cottage within a beautiful village.

There was everything that we needed and Alan Barker was extremely helpful and the weather helped to make it a perfect holiday! There are no complaints whatsoever and we will be back soon.

We had a very cosy and comfortable stay at Beckside.

The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. All we could hear were birds and sheep. A lovely little village with direct access to walks on the moor. A good location for visiting other areas.

Lovely cosy cottage located in beautiful surroundings.

We loved the peace and quiet of the village and the location of the cottage. It was our second stay at Beckside and we'll probably visit again.

Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed to make our stay comfortable.

Situated in a quaint little village with excellent pub and excellent base for exploring the area.

We had a great stay perfect location great pub & good for walking & the cottage had every thing you needed, Mr Barker was very informative about the walks & surrounding area , will definitely come back

Had a great week in this lovely cottage after booking at the last minute.

Good location for the North York Moors with plenty of local facilities, eating places, etc. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Couldn't have picked a better place for a week break in this lovely area.

An excellent stay in a beautiful cottage.

Will definitely return.

Beautiful, peaceful cosy cottage.

Just what we hoped for when booking. Met all expectations. Situated in lovely quiet village. Didn't want to leave at end of our stay.

The cottage is beautiful and delightfully situated alongside the beck.

Comfy bed but just a double sized bed which is detailed in the partoiculars but might not be for everyone but alas with very lumpy, hard and uncomfortable pillows. Lovely bathroom with nice hot shower. Kitchen has most bits and pieces you need for cooking - extractor fan not brilliant but you can open a window. Alas, the WIFI was not working when I stayed which was a nuisance as I was planning on working from the cottage. Mobile reception can be a bit hit and miss too so beware!

This cosy cottage was ideal for my autumn break.

The location is perfect, in a quiet village with moorland walking easily accessible. Facilities at the cottage were excellent and the personal welcome from the owner much appreciated.

Really nice little cottage in a beautiful location.

I would agree with a former reviewer about the size of the towels and also mention the pillows, which were rather lumpy and could be better quality! Having stayed in a considerable number of holiday cottages over the years and with people's expectations of higher standards, it is often the little things that make a difference. A bottle of wine is a nice touch but honestly feel that a small welcome pack would be better as not everybody drinks alcohol but a few basics and some milk would be lovely. Prices are increasing for holidaymakers and adding little touches is often much appreciated. The owner, Alan, was very pleasant and helpful and I would certainly return - just may bring my own pillows! I must also mention the wonderful pub in the village, The Blacksmith's Arms, where my cousins and I had a superb meal.

A charming comfortable compact cottage in a beautiful part of North Yorkshire.

Within easy reach of the Moors and coastline. Tourist attractions such as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Nunnington Hall and Castle Howard close by. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Beautiful cottage in a quiet lovely place with sheep coming to visit .

Friendly people and good local pubs for food .Quiet ,no traffic to speak of even in places like Helmsley where there are plenty of car parks .The owners were lovely and offered use of washing facilities but we chose not to spend our holiday washing ! Lots of interesting places to visit and we joined English Heritage as there were several places worth visiting like Whitby and Riveaulx abbeys.. Beckside is quite small but very comfortable and well equipped.We chose to eat out as we were on holiday .As it is small the only thing we found was that it was quite dark in the kitchen and bathroom but we would certainly go again .Also being picky ,although the towels dried well they were only quite small .Bath sheets would be preferable but that is only our choice not a criticism of the cottage .The owners were lovely.

This is my second stay at Beckside.

The cottage is cosy and homely and the owner provides a very warm welcome. Lastingham is a pretty village on the edge of the North York moors: great walking country and an ideal base to explore the surrounding area.

All as listed

Lovely warm cosy cottage in the beautiful village of Lastingham.

A very good stay with a helpful owner.

Comfy and cosy cottage, great base for exploring the Yorkshire Moors!

Beautiful location.

cosy cottage.made welcome by the owner.brilliant holiday.will return.

The accommodation was perfect and the location was exactly what we were looking for.

Mr and Mrs Barker (the owners) were very helpful and helped us arrange our arrival without any difficulties. All in all Could not have been easier. We had booked a holiday with TUI which was cancelled at very short notice and we were able to book the accommodation with Sykes quickly and easily and probably had a much better, more relaxing and pleasant holiday than we would have had from our original TUI holiday

We were met on arrival by the owner who showed us how everything worked and where things were.

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage which we found very cosy and comfortable,an ideal size for two people . It was a great location for exploring the area.

As always a very warm welcome here.

Great accommodation: friendly hosts and great to have free wifi as the mobile signal in Lastingham is poor (EE). An excellent base from which to explore the local area. I will return again next year.

Friendly and helpful host, and welcoming historic village with a wonderful pub known for it's meals.

Centrally located at the edge of the moors for the best of North Yorkshire sight seeing. The independence of a self contained small home, and the charm of the outlook onto the beck flowing through willows and beneath a small bridge, makes for a delightful holiday.

Perfect location for our needs which were mainly walking and chilling out.

The cottage is in a quiet, pleasant location in the village with a great pub which served beautiful food. Alan and Robyn were lovely (we were shown around, briefed on the important stuff then left alone to enjoy, we never saw them again until we left). I would not hesitate to recommend this beautiful place and we will definitely be returning soon. If you need to relax and enjoy some beautiful countryside this is the place to be.

Lovely little cottage.

Compact but perfect for 2 people. Lovely quiet village, ideal location for visiting lots of other places including the coast - Whitby, Scarborough etc.

Secluded site perfect get away from it all spot.

A lovely cozy cottage for 2. A great local pub with a good menu and service

We really enjoyed our week at Beckside ,it is such a comfortable,cosy,peaceful place to stay and lovely to come back to at the end of each day.

The bathroom is really nice and modern and a good size and we thought there should be photos of this on your website as we have stayed at places(not with Sykes!) where the bathroom has been not so nice! The village of Lastingham is idyllic ,as is the surrounding area. The village pub,The Blacsmiths Arms has a lovely proper village pub buzz about and was busy the 4 nights we ate there which says it all . The food is excellent with a very varied menu and specials on offer to. Would not hesitate to stay here again

Beautiful location with friendly owners, good local pub and within reach of many major attractions.

Lovely cottage set in a lovely quiet village surrounded by roaming sheep.

Cottage is well equipped with everything you need . Combination microwave which was enough for our needs as we like to eat out of an evening when on holiday but not for some. It was lovely to get back at the end if our day out to sit outside with a drink listening to the water & all the birds ( be prepared to feed them ) . Lovely sitting on the sofa first thing in the morning watching the birds there were so many they demolished a 2kg bag of bird seed we bought .

We had a brilliant 3 night short break.

Accommodation is luxury, hosts and villagers are very friendly. Lots to see and do. Would definitely book again. Added bonus is the WiFi in the cottage.

Great cottage, really helpful owners and set I an beautiful village

Lovely people, lovely cottage, lovely break.

Such a beautiful property in a lovely village.

The cottage has everything you need & very scenic surroundings which you can enjoy sat on the private bench outside. The owners are lovely and will help should you need anything. Highly recommended!!

Most relaxing holiday we have had in years!

Lovely cottage only thing was the bed was hard

We had a great time the cottage is very nice and had everything we needed for 2 people I would highly recommend this property.

It's in a good position to see the best of north Yorkshire. And the village is also very lovely and the village pub just around the corner serving great food was a welcome bonus.