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Cosy Cottage

(Ref. 942085)

Swainby, North York Moors & Coast Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 3 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • cottage (47)
  • lovely (30)
  • village (28)
  • cosy (24)
  • cake (17)
  • clean (16)

58 Customer Reviews

  • "Nice cottage clean and tidy all that a couple with a dog would need"

    Thank you for your kind review Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had a perfect stay, everything that you need is there and the cottage is so lovely."

    The area is so peaceful and beautiful. Thank you so much for a truly glorious and comfortable place to stay, and thank you for the cake, it was delicious

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0Aug 2024

  • "A lovely cottage with a nice welcome as set out in the description."

    Owner contacted myself just after I had booked it etc I had to contact owner a few days before we arrived to see if we could arrive a little earlier that was fine. Off street parking not a problem at all only a very short walk less than 30 seconds to cottage. Blacksmiths Arms in village lovely pub went 3 times . Only one thing to really day is the Village Store shop only opens Friday, Saturday & Sunday but Stokesley just up the road and Guisborough 20 mins away have a good number of shops if needed. Only problem is you are a bit to far away from a few places near to the seaside other than that we really enjoyed it.

    Reviewed by Ian4.7Aug 2024

  • "Had a lovely time as we were 2 people,A small saucepan would be nice and a mention in the notes of where the lightswitch is for the main room and maybe a grey line around the fire surround to make the edge more visible."

    My bed was very comfortable and the bath long enough to lay in which was very acceptable.The cake and tea and coffee were a nice touch.Overall cosy was a very good name for the cottage and the experience

    Reviewed by Patrick4.4Aug 2024

  • "Had a lovely holiday at Cosy Cottage."

    Swainby is a beautiful village for relaxing. A perfect place for walking, cycling and exploring the Yorkshire Dales. This was our third visit and l'm sure we will be back again soon

    Reviewed by Doreen5.0Jul 2024

  • "Just what the listing said, Cosy Cottage, small cottage with everything we wanted or needed."

    good communication and had a smashing week in North Yorkshire .

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7Jul 2024

  • "Great holiday, interesting village, enjoyed the pubs, the towns and the coast."

    Can't think of many improvements for the owner. We couldn't really figure out the heaters so it ended up a bit hotter than we would like, (and wasted the owners energy). So clearer instructions would be useful.

    I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I will look at giving more instructions for the heaters thank you for the suggestion. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0Jun 2024

  • "Had a lovely stay."

    Everything was so nice- comfy beds. Delicious cake on arrival. Will book again Thank you

    Thank you for your kind feedback, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Feb 2024

  • "The cottage was comfortable, clean and welcoming, The owner had left cake and milk for our arrival, which was well received and very thoughtful, thank you."

    The price of the cottage was fair for the time of year. The area is central for access to beautiful walks and for travelling to the seaside such as Saltburn etc We would highly recommend this property. Thank you to the owner.

    Thank you for your kind review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice5.0Jan 2024

  • "This was our second stay at cosy cottage and it didn't disappoint."

    The cottage lives up to it's name COSY. The village is lovely and lots of walks for the dogs. We will be back.

    Thank you for staying with me again, I am so pleased you enjoyed stay and I look forward to hosting you again. Happy New Year Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Dec 2023

  • "Super comfy beds!"

    ! Lovely cosy and warm. Welcome pack with great homemade cake lush. Great area and lots of walks

    Thank you for your lovely review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Nov 2023

  • "Had a lovely week at Cosy Cottage, it’s definitely a cosy place."

    Everything was clean and was lovely and warm when we arrived. Tea Coffee and Cake on arrival went down a treat and was very yummy. Village is lovely with 2 pubs, which we frequented. Was an ideal place for us to visit family and friends also Saltburn Whitby and surrounding areas. Can recommend Cosy cottage and will not hesitate to book again. Thankyou

    Dear Carol, thank you for your kind review, I am so pleased you had a nice week. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Oct 2023

  • "The property was perfect."

    Ideally located in a beautiful and very friendly village. Convenient for loads of trips out. Would love to return

    Thank you for your kind review, I look forward to welcolming you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julian5.0Sep 2023

  • "Everything was spot on only one thing was the TV in the bedroom it wasn't connected up properly and glitching but it wasn't an issue but everything else was great ."

    thank you for your feed back, I am glad every thing was "spot on". I wish you had rung me at the time about the television as i could have either have got the televion working or put a new one in for you. It is working perfectly now Regards Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil4.7Jul 2023

  • "We had stayed before and was lovely, unfortunately we didn’t stay this time , although was booked and we stayed in another of the cottages in next village with family as I had broken my hand ."

    The other cottage was also very lovely and cottage owner was very accommodating and transferred the lovely cake and milk across to the other cottage. Would highly recommend cobble based on previous experience and helpfulness of owner this time

    Thank you for your kind review, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay, albeit in Rose Cottage., I was happy to be able to move you over. Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0Jul 2023

  • "We enjoyed our stay but there were a few problems with the bathroom door not shutting properly and the door knob was loose and actually fell off and my husband screwed this back on aswell screws that fell out from two dining room chairs."

    Also the cupboard in bathroom wouldn't close. I know it was listed but a washing machine would have been more useful than a dishwasher.

    Thank you for staying at Cosy Cottage, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay and highlighting the bathroom door handle and the two loose screws in the dinning room chairs . If you had called or messaged me I would have been more than happy to come straight down and tighten the screws. I am puzzled by the comment about the cupboard door in the bathroom not closing because it does close . The facilities are as stated in the details provided by Sykes so I feel it is a little unfair to down grade me by so much when the facilities are “as stated “ I am very sorry that the bathroom handle came loose but it does not mean the whole cottage is badly maintained. Kind Regards Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eileen3.4Jun 2023

  • "There was no sign saying comfy cottage, and it was number 100 with a blue door, not white."

    It was only when we got inside it said cosy cottage.. A very pre try cottage, but needs to have the proper address so it can be found easily.

    Thank you for staying at Cosy Cottage, I did email you the week before your stay, as you requested on 29th January that nearer the time could I send you the full address so you could put it in your Satnav and where to collect the keys from. This information is also in the information sent to you by Sykes. I included in the email that the cottage is 100 High Street and the full addressI I also said that the door to the cottage is now blue with no 100 on it. I am at a loss to know how the information given to you twice could have been any clearer. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine3.4May 2023

  • "Brilliant week in a cottage that lives up to its name."

    Perfect place for walkers and nature lovers. Booked while we were there for Christmas.

    Thank you for your kind review, I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you at Christmas Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Apr 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage would stay again without a doubt"

    Reviewed by Nigel4.4Mar 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage in a nice friendly village, ideal for me and wife plus our Springer pup."

    Good area for visiting other places and a good walking area. Rust bike Cafe is a brilliant cafe and last than 1/2 mile stroll away.

    Reviewed by Barry4.7Feb 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage and exactly as described."

    We were welcomed by delicious chocolate cake and thankfully a pint of milk and teabags for that initial all important cup of tea on arrival. The decoration and equipment was very well thought out. Lovely well kept and friendly little village with walks from the door and not far away from shops and all amenities. Wonderful area for a break. We visited Staithes, Whitby, Cleveland Way walks, the Gate house to the old castle on the hill and the lovely old church and the nearby reservoir walks. Our Jack Russell soon settled in the college and enjoyed a few of the dog treats left by the owner. The owner sent us a friendly introductory email prior to our holiday which was a lovely thoughtful touch from, i am sure, a very busy person.

    Dear Anne, thank you so much for your lovely review, you sound to have had a wonderful stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Feb 2023

  • "We had a delightful stay."

    The cottage ticks all the boxes - log fire, full kitchen, cosy but spacious, pet friendly and in an ideal location to explore the surrounding areas. The host was responsive, friendly and welcoming. Would definitely look to stay with this host again at one of their other properties.

    Reviewed by Stephanie4.7Dec 2022

  • "Very nice and quiet for 2 3 at a push Over the week we reduced the heating as ..."

    Very nice and quiet for 2 3 at a push Over the week we reduced the heating as the cottage was too warm with all heaters on if had been staying longer would have solely relied on wood burner rather than both storage heaters snd wood burner But otherwise very lovely place could hear the weather was blowing quite a bit outside but didn’t affect our stay at all it felt “cosy” shut curtains and forget outside

    Reviewed by Andi4.7Dec 2022

  • "Lovely Cottage."

    Very cosy and welcoming. Spotlessly clean. Very warm and comfortable. So warm and cosy that we didn't need to use the wood burner. Very quiet. Everything we needed was supplied. Lots of clean fresh towels and some lovely welcoming cake, tea bags and milk. Lovely walks direct from the cottage and some lovely pubs and restaurants within walking distance. 30 mins drive to Saltburn for the seaside.

    Reviewed by Martin5.0Oct 2022

  • "We were very happy in our property and had a lovely week there."

    It was very clean and well equipped and we are very likely to book again another year.

    Reviewed by Kathy5.0Sep 2022

  • "Lovely cottage with everything needed."

    Reviewed by Nicola5.0Aug 2022

  • "A beautifuly cared for cottage."

    We couldn't have asked for more. Except more of the lovely cake waiting for us. Thank you Amanda.

    Thank you Richard, I am so pleased you enjoyed the cottage Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jul 2022

  • "Lovely village Located within easy reach of a lovely area."

    Our cottage was truly cosy which made our stay most comfortable and enjoyable.

    Reviewed by Frank3.8Jul 2022

  • "Cosy çottage is a sweet little cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

    The village is lovely and the people were very friendly. We appreciated the milk, tea, coffee and chocolate cake that Amanda left for us which we felt was very kind and thoughtful of her Carole Malcolm

    Reviewed by Carole4.7May 2022

  • "Fourth visit and, as ever, everything was as anticipated."

    The cottage was spotlessly clean and well and thoughtfully equipped. The welcome goodies were gratefully received (and consumed). Our two dogs appreciated theirs too. Swainby is a beautiful village, with friendly people and a couple of fine pubs for eating and drinking. Lots of walks on moor and woodland close by, and many fascinating historic towns and sites within easy reach. Can't recommend this cottage highly enoyugh

    Reviewed by Keith5.0May 2022

  • "We had a comfortable stay."

    Parking was easy on the road. Everything worked as you would like, including wifi, TV, dishwasher, etc. Swainby is a lovely village with nice walking country around it.

    Reviewed by Martin5.0Mar 2022

  • "As the name says a very cosy cottage."

    Beautifully clean and situated in a quaint village location.

    Reviewed by Paula4.7Feb 2022

  • "I had a lovely stay at Cosy Cottage."

    I arrived on Boxing Day and was so pleased to find a little Christmas tree and decorations in the living room. Amanda had left some Christmas cake and milk, which was a lovely and welcome touch. The pictures on the website don’t really do the cottage justice. It was so clean, luxurious and cosy and exceeded my expectations. It was a truly perfect stay and I would love to go back and stay again. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Laura5.0Dec 2021

  • "Excellent cottage - clean and lovely and warm!"

    Fantastic log burner - grateful to Angela for making the cottage feel very Christmasy with lights. Great location - nice and quiet yet easy access to the beautiful North Yorkshire hills. We will book again

    Reviewed by Sarah-jane5.0Dec 2021

  • "What a lovely weekend in Cosy cottage, everything was immaculately clean, nice and warm, The beds were fabulous, even a welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk and slices of chocolate cake what more could you ask for."

    I will definitely recommend to everyone I know.

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0Nov 2021

  • "Beautiful little cottage, well equipped & very clean."

    Defiantly deserves the name cosy & not in a small size way, everything was just , well, cosy! The village is beautiful & the locals walks are incredible. I have and will recommend this to anyone for a few days away!

    Reviewed by Josh5.0Sep 2021

  • "There is a few things that need addressing."

    With the shower over the bath it made it difficult for my partner to access it safely. A small hand rail would of been great. Going down the stairs too.....a couple of small hand rails would be ideal....other that that it was very cosy

    Dear Mr Charlton, Thank you for your customer feed back, I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Cosy Cottage. The details do clearly state that the shower is above the bath, therefore my cottage was perhaps not suitable for you to book if your partner has limited mobility. My bathroom intentionally gives my guests the option of having a bath or a shower but it is not possible to separate them. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve4.7Jul 2021

  • "As on previous visits the cottage was immaculately clean and well-appointed."

    Everything needed was in its place, with some nice extra touches, especially the fine chocolate cake on arrival. The village is stunningly beautiful, with two good pubs, a cafe and a wonderful shop (currently only open at weekends but a must to visit).

    Reviewed by Keith5.0Jul 2021

  • "Lovely area and a lovely cottage and amazing county to visit."

    Such a eye opener to North Yorkshire beautiful and would visit again.

    Reviewed by Henry5.0Jun 2021

  • "Fantastic week in Yorkshire."

    The cottage definitely lived up to its name we loved it. Extremely nice touch to have homemade cake waiting for us on arrival. Great communication from owner and everything was clean and in place for a perfect stay. Cottage located within short driving distance to Bettys tea room in Northallerton, Janes Herriot World at Thirsk and 40 miles away from Whitby so in a perfect location. Lots of English Heritage places to visit nearby so we joined whilst we visiting. Two pubs in the village for food and drink - we went to The Blacksmiths Arms and has a fantastic meal. Also loved the Rusty Bike Cafe in the village for coffee, cake and bacon rolls.

    Reviewed by Clare5.0May 2021

  • "Cosy Cottage is as the name implies a great little cottage in a lovely and quiet location."

    The owners go above and beyond to help in a crisis. I am very happy to recommend Cosy Cottage as a place to stay and I will definitely be returning in the future.

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Dec 2020

  • "A fantastic , clean ,well equipped ,cozy cottage , verify comfortable bed ,and extremely warm ,we absolutely loved it and will happily return ."

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Oct 2020

  • "We needed a good base location that was comfortable but affordable for a couple of days and this place was perfect for a short break."

    Comfy house, serene location - and definitely worth walking up to the castle and church which are stunning. We didn't get a chance to go into the local shop next door but the owner still took time to talk to us. He was very welcoming, great for tips for places to go and they have done the store up beautifully! What a welcoming place.

    Reviewed by Abigail4.4Sep 2020

  • "Cosy Cottage is, an ideal retreat for couples or a small family with or without dogs set in a super little friendly village of Swainby."

    Reviewed by Ian4.4Aug 2020

  • "We had a lovely holiday The cottage was lovely We went on some lovely walks ..."

    We had a lovely holiday The cottage was lovely We went on some lovely walks with the dog And to stokesley and northallerton It was so peacefully and quiet

    Reviewed by Pauline4.4Aug 2020

  • "The extra efforts made by the owner such as tea coffee milk and cake on arrival made a huge impact."

    The cottage was in a delightful setting, the facilities were of a very high standard and the contact prior to the stay thorough. We would recommend staying at Cosy cottage.

    Reviewed by Cheryl4.7Aug 2020

  • "Beautiful cottage in a lovely village."

    Fantastic nearby villages to visit with some lovely routes to walk.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Jul 2020

  • "The cottage was most welcoming and cosy."

    Only thing we missed was a washing machine rather than a dishwasher. Swainby is a lovely village. We had a great welcome pack when we arrived which was most welcome. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Thank you had a great time. Helen and Gary

    Reviewed by Helen4.7Dec 2019

  • "Cosy Cottage was as good as the details suggest, warm and welcoming for us and our dog."

    Knew we were on a winner when a dog towel was hanging inside the front door. Swainby exceeded expectations, picturesque village with a community feel, very good food at dog friendly Blacksmiths Arms where dogs are allowed inside as well as the Rusty Bike cafe. Beware, no shop though. Cleveland Way a quarter of a mile away and Whorlton Castle with Darnley and Mary Queen of Scots association a short stroll away. Excellent location for walkers.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Sep 2019

  • "Swainby is a lovely village with extremely friendly people."

    Cottage was well equipped and ideal for 2 to 3 people. Good pubs and a good cafe called the Rusty Bike all well worth a visit, but no shops to buy essentials so it's a journey to buy provisions. Would not visit again but only due to location.

    Cosy Cottage is less than 100 yards from the village shop which is closed at the moment for a complete refurbishment and will soon be open as a cafe, a traditional sweet shop and a grocery store, and this will be a great asset to my guests and the village. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham4.1Jun 2019

  • "Wow! What a warm welcome we received, a chilly morning but opened the door to lovely warm cottage throughout Tea and coffee supplies on the side, milk in the fridge and a container with homemade cake even a jar of doggy treats for our fur baby."

    The Log burner was laid up ready to light, we did not need to use but did light on the one evening we stayed in. Full instructions on how to use everything in a folder and an interesting visitors book which was fun to read. People in the village were very friendly and we ate in both pubs and the Rusty Bike cafe. Our only complaint is that the bed is not very comfortable with a very soft mattress which did not suit me and also used to a king size but do understand in a cottage a normal double is correct for the room size. So not really a complaint just my preference..

    Reviewed by Carol4.7Mar 2019

  • "Very homely cottage comfortable and spotless clean ."

    .. Quiet and very relaxing in a beautifull little village

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0Dec 2018

  • "I enjoyed warm cosy cottage in very pretty location."

    Friendly supportive neighbours. Beautiful village, peaceful, pretty and nice river walks, safe stream to play in.

    Reviewed by Hayley4.7Oct 2018

  • "The sofa is very old and needs replacing or reupholstering."

    As there is no garden a washer/dryer would be more appropriate rather than the current dishwasher.

    Thank you for your comment regarding the settee and suggestion, I have replaced the it with a lovely new one. Regards Amanda. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy3.8Sep 2018

  • "As on our previous visit, the cottage was clean, well-appointed and very comfortable."

    Set in a picture postcard village, very well located for touring the North Yorkshire/Teesdale area.

    Reviewed by Keith4.7Jul 2018

  • "We had a great relaxing time at the dog friendly cottage with plenty of walks."

    There’s two pubs in the village - we preferred the Black Horse Inn serving really good food and big portions - the only down fall they are not dog friendly. It did’t spoil our weekend as we had great weather - who wants to sit inside when we have bright sunshine

    Reviewed by Malcolm5.0Jun 2018

  • "A very comfortable and well equipped cottage, quiet and in a beautiful village."

    I really enjoyed my stay and hope to return next year.

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Apr 2018

  • "Cottage was cosy same as its name was near where we needed to be for the time we were there"

    Reviewed by E3.8Mar 2018

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Sitting room with dining area and open fire.
  • Electric central heating with open fire
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, smart TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Roadside parking
  • Front sitting area on open walkway
  • Two well-behaved do gs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Village shop / cafe open Saturdays 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am -4pm, larger supermarket 6 miles away Rusty Bike Cafe 5 min walk away pubs 1 min walk
  • Note: Sitting area to the front of the property is on a shared open walkway
  • Please note: this property does not take less than a week long bookings between the months of April and September and Christmas week.

The property

A delightful mid-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of Swainby, in the North York Moors National Park, six miles from Stokesley.

Ideal for a romantic break, this lovely cottage can be found tucked away in a quiet corner of this pretty village.

The cottage provides two cosy bedrooms, one double and a single, making this perfect accommodation for a small family or a couple's retreat.

Upstairs, the floor is complete with a family bathroom including a bath tub, ideal for soaking away life's troubles.

Downstairs you will find a comfortable sitting room with the benefit of a warming open fire, perfect for toasting toes on cooler evenings.

The sitting room incorporates a dining area and opens into a well-equipped kitchen.

Outside, a seating area is provided at the front of the cottage.

The idyllic village of Swainby centres around a pretty stream and grass banks, and provides two pubs where you can sit in the beer garden and watch horse riders pass by from time to time.

The surrounding area is a walkers’ paradise, accessed via a wide network of footpaths from the village.

Cosy Cottage is in an ideal position for walking the Cleveland Way and the Coast to Coast walk in the North Yorkshire Moors, lying between Osmotherley and Stokesley.

Richmond, York and Harrogate are all located within an easy drive if you fancy a day of sightseeing and shopping.

For coast lovers, the bustling seaside resorts of Whitby, Saltburn and Scarborough can be reached in just over an hour, as well as the Yorkshire Dales National Park which lies to the west.

This charming cottage provides the perfect romantic bolt hole for those looking to explore this stunning area.

Please note: The owner can only accept a check in day of Saturday for Christmas 2024 and New Years, please contact the reservations team for further details.

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About the location

SWAINBY

Osmotherley 4 miles; Stokesley 6 miles; Northallerton 8 miles.

Swainby is a village in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire. Swainby is located at the north-western corner of the North York Moors National Park. The characteristics of the village and the surrounding area consist of traditional Yorkshire dry stone walls, hills, sheep, heather and moorland. The village is close to the ruins of Whorlton Castle. In the 19th century the housing of miners who worked the nearby hills for ironstone and jet led to an expansion of the village. Swainby contains two public houses, The Blacksmiths Arms and The Black Horse along with The Rusty Bike – a bike inspired café serving scrummy breakfast and lunches.

Please note: this property does not take less than a week long bookings between the months of April and September and Christmas week.

Please note: The owner can only accept a check in day of Saturday for Christmas 2024 and New Years, please contact the reservations team for further details.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas