Robins Nest

22 Customer Reviews

• "We cannot praise the owners and this property enough."

  The cottage is outstanding. Everything you need is there and the finish to the property is of the highest standard. We'd like to give a special thanks to Joanne and Steve, for helping make our stay a memorable one!! You are amazing hosts, thank you.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2025

• "The property itself is lovely, clean and very picturesque."

  A lovely little property in such a peaceful area. The welcome basket was a very unexpected but a lovely touch full of local snacks and fizz. As the hot tub is wood fired you don’t get a chance to use it at all when you arrive. It takes an hour and a half to fill and then 7 hours to heat up. On the Saturday it took from 11am to heat up and we got in it at 6pm, this meant we had to sit around the hot tub all day watching the fire as we were not to leave it unattended so we didn’t even get a chance to leave and explore the area. The couch isn’t very comfortable and it’s quite hard. This would have been 4 stars but we had no hot water from the minute we arrived until we left so we were left unable to shower the whole weekend. Tried contacting Sykes and we tried to contact the owners and had no luck getting through to anyone.

  I am so sorry to hear your feedback. I’m unsure as to why the hot tub took so long to fill up & heat up, we have timed it as we do it regularly & it takes around 45mins to fill & 90 mins to heat up. I note you say you tried to contact us regarding the hot water but we had no missed calls or messages & we live on site so you could have come to the house, however this aside I sincerely apologise you had no hot water & I have no explanation as it was working when I cleaned. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback & again accept my apologies that your stay did not meet your expectations. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emily3.4★May 2025

• "Lovely little place, very clean and everything you need, welcome hamper was a very nice touch."

  Well worth a visit and stay, will be coming back again.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2025

• "We had a fantastic stay, never felt so relaxed definitely a 5 star."

  The generous hamper, milk, dressing gown, slippers and all the little extras including the dog treats and blanket was such a lovely touch. The accommodation was very clean and the hot tub fantastic. We will definitely come back, thank you.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Feb 2025

• "Lovely accommodation furnished to a high standard."

  Very clean and comfortable. Felt very welcome with the lovely goodies that were awaiting us on our arrival. Very secure fenced area which is a plus if you're taking a dog along on holiday with you.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2025

• "Robin's nest is a real labour of love for Joanne and her husband."

  We had a relaxed and very comfortable 3 night stay in deepest darkest January, with a warm fire, the best equipped kitchen, a quality bed, and a hamper full of goodies to keep us going. The location is beautiful with plenty of walking, town visiting, and sea side wandering to be had.

  Reviewed by Natascha4.7★Jan 2025

• "This beautiful property is the perfect place for a relaxing break."

  The attention to detail is second to none. The bed was so comfortable. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. We will certainly be back

  Reviewed by Allison5.0★Dec 2024

• "Lovely property."

  Excellent facilities, stylish and cosy. We would love to return and would definitely recommend Robin's Nest to others.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Dec 2024

• "Lovely cottage, very clean and the hamper on our arrival was lovely."

  Had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable. Quiet and peaceful location and very relaxing. Lots in the local area to do and would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2024

• "Just perfect, stunning property, lovely and quiet."

  Everything was on site and truly loved staying here and will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Sep 2024

• "This is a beautiful property in a lovely rural setting."

  The property is super clean and extremely well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The hot tub is an added bonus and though it takes a few hours to heat up it stays warm for a long time and is very relaxing. The welcome hamper was also very well received and appreciated. We will definitely be back!

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Sep 2024

• "Location Likes."

  Amazing location away from main roads which was extremely quiet. Just 50 minutes drive to Scarborough snd very close to York. Lovely kitchen to a very high standard with well equipped utensils (lacking a pizza cutter was the only missing item) Bed is very comfortable and bigger than a super king size. Bathroom has a large walk-in shower with swirlflush toilet. The views are stunning looking out over a beautiful countryside with the enclosed garden being a god send for our Beagle who like to 'explore' so keeping him safe. The following are dislikes. Sofas are very small and uncomfortable spoiling the comfort when relaxing. Needs a corner sofa where you can relax properly. There is a driveway to the owners storage yard which is a few feet away from the window, wrecking privacy when vans drive past or delivery vehicles looking in (careful if sitting in your pants lol as you'll be seen). Hot tub in garden is over looked by owners property which really didn't make us feel comfortable using it. Kitchen has a great extraction for the hob with a metal outlet pipe going outside, sadly the outlet to this has a nonreturn flap which keeps flapping down on reverse wind causing a loud tapping like someone's tapping the windows which can disturb the dog or you if your a light sleeper like me. This was really annoying. The fridge freezer has a faulty solenoid which keeps making a loud click when the thermostat cycles on and off which again causes sleep issues. The fencing and or gate is loose in its housing and thus when there's a slight wind, there is a rattle back and forwards causing the iron mongery to rattle. There was a lovely welcoming hamper which was amazing, the wife got me to by a caffetier because the coffee was that nice. Overall, the property is new and has teething problems. No expense has been spared making this an amazing property. If the things above were to be fixed, I'd definitely return but as it stands I wouldn't return. We didn't meet the hosts, which is what I prefer being a person who like to go on holiday and just enjoy time away quietly. Some hosts can be quite intrusive, but these weren't. Thank you.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I’m sorry the cottage was not for you but I’m glad you managed to take some positives away from your trip away. The main point that is important for me to address is the privacy of the hot tub, the hot tub is located tight into the corner & cannot be seen from any of our windows facing it. Regarding the gate, it is made from wood, if made to fit too tightly it simply wouldn’t open & unfortunately the nature of wood means sometimes it swells & other times it contracts. I’ve checked the fridge over & not found any issues but thank you for bringing it to our attention. The extractor is substantial as it is open plan & we don’t want the room to smell, the sofas, we’ve had many guests & not had any complaints about it & finally yes our drive goes past the window but I can assure you unless you stand & peer into the windows you just can’t see anything. We appreciate your views & have taken these onboard. Many thanks Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith2.8★Aug 2024

• "Robins Nest, is stunningly beautiful, care has been taken with every detail."

  The owners have gone every mile to make you welcome and comfortable. The cleanliness was outstanding. I can not fault. It really was a home from home.

  Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope you can return in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★Aug 2024

• "Fantastic property in a lovely location."

  Stayed 3 nights, just wish it could have been longer, will definitely visit again. Super hosts!

  Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope you can return in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Aug 2024

• "Highly delighted at our holiday let."

  The owner’s have gone to extreme trouble to think of giving clients a home from home with extras

  Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay & hope you can return in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Jun 2024

• "Wow what a gem!"

  Beautiful decor, clean and homely. Attention to detail including the hamper and doggy treats! Beautiful views and peaceful! The list is endless. Only recommendations to have a fan available as it was very stuffy and hot tub to be filled ready as took several hours to be able to enjoy Will definitely return and be recommending to family and friends

  Thank you so much for your kind review, we were so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the fans, we have fans available all year round on request & as the weather improves we tend to leave them in the cottages, I have ensured they are in now :) Unfortunately the hot tub must be filled by yourselves as we are not allowed to leave wood fired hot tubs filled with water as it does not comply with regulations, I hope this didn’t cause you too much inconvenience & hope you will return in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★May 2024

• "We had a wonderful long weekend at Robin's Nest."

  Glorious weather, a brilliant little cottage, with all the things you need. Very comfortable and in a great location. We took the dog and he loved the walks over the fields close by. Good location for trips into York. Loved warming up the hot tub and having a very peaceful, relaxing weekend. Great hosts and a lovely welcome hamper topped off our fantastic break.

  Thank you so much for your kind review, we were so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay in Robin’s Nest & hope you will return in the near future. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Guy5.0★May 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful place with everything we could need."

  Welcome hamper, robes & logs were a lovely touch & we enjoyed very much. The place is immaculate & has everything you need with a fully equipped kitchen. The location is a good base to explore the beautiful east coast & we enjoyed the walk with our GSD around Robin Hoods Bay to Boggles hole , Flamborough head ( where we saw seals on the beach ) & Filey. The town of Pocklington is a 5 minute drive & we did a lovely walk down Pocklington Canal. The log burning hot tub was lovely after a days walking.

  Thank you for such kind feedback Mark, we were so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Sounds like you had a busy time. We hope you can return in the near future. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Apr 2024

• "Gorgeous cottage!"

  The bed was ridiculously comfy. Everything was spotless. Perfect location. I couldn’t recommend enough. Just make sure the first thing you do is fill/heat the hot tub as it takes a while but don’t let this put you off as I couldn’t fault the place. Lovely place to stay.

  Thank you so much for such a kind review, we are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the cottage & hope you can return in the near future. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Holly5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is the best equipped, cleanest and most comfortable holiday let we've ever stayed it."

  Allow yourself about 90 mins to fill the hot tub and 5 hours to heat it. No electric means no bubbles though which I hadn't realised until we got there but it was lovely to lay in it and listen to the owls hooting away in the darkness.

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We were pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay & hope you will return in the near future. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jan 2024

• "We had a lovely few days at Robins Nest."

  Everything about the property is perfect and would highly recommend to others. Clean, comfy, warm, great standard of facilities and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch.

  Thank you for leaving such kind feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay & the hamper, we hope you can return in the near future. Best Wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jan 2024

• "Robins Nest is a little bolthole in the country."

  We loved our stay in your little cottage. We were greeted to the most amazing welcome package and a basket full of logs for the log fire as well as having a beautiful Christmas tree sparkling in the corner. Kitchen was fully stocked of equipment, shower was amazing and the beds were so comfortable. Not far from the busy streets of York which we visited on Saturday but our favorite day was walking around Pocklington, we had lunch at the Wolds Cafe, absolutely delicious and found a gem of a shop called Dilly Dally which is full of treasures. We will most definitely return.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind feedback, we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Joanne & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Nov 2023

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