Charming self catering cottage, sea & countryside views, strictly no pets

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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 488 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Whitby, England

Whitby Harbour12 min drive
Robin Hood's Bay Beach15 min drive
Whitby Beach26 min drive

We rented Forget-me-Not and Swallows Rest for a week in August as a family gathering with 3 children. We loved it and so...

Louise C.

Aug 15, 2017

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Meadowbeck offers 3 self catering holiday cottages - converted 11 years ago from an agricultural barn dating back to 1760.
Charming cottages in a peaceful location with wonderful views - see many guests returning and recommending us to friends & family.
Retaining many original features, providing light & bright accommodation. Cozy furnishings, maintained to a high standard, provide a warm welcome, which you will enjoy returning to after exploring this beautiful part of the country.
SWALLOWS REST COTTAGE - provides a comfortable stay for 2 to 4 guests with - UPSTAIRS - a king sized bedroom, twin bedroom (2 singles but can be linked to provide a super king by prior request), bathroom with both bath and separate shower DOWNSTAIRS - Living area with 2 sofas and french doors to patio, Dining Kitchen, Downstairs WC.

Parking is free & directly outside of the cottage.
Electric Vehicle Charger available for guests use - fees apply.

Ideally located just off the A171 in the North Yorkshire Moors - great for country walks & visiting the villages & coast all year round. Wake up to wonderful sea & countryside views, enjoy breakfast on your patio in the summer months & our underfloor heating system provides cozy nights in during the winter. We have some fantastic dark skies, perfect for star gazing and an abundance of wildlife - the sun rising and setting is pretty amazing too. The scenery is stunning whatever the season & can be enjoyed by couples, families, walkers & cyclists all year round.

Opposite the cottages is a barn, where guests can have fun in our games room with comfortable seating, TV and full of memorabilia. Pool table, Bar Football, Darts Board, Gaming Table (Space Invaders etc) - all have 50p slots.

Sorry - this cottage is kept strictly pet free.

Groups can consider booking all 3 cottages - which in total sleep 11, whilst offering guests privacy in their own family unit.

At Meadowbeck our 3 Shepherds Hut which each sleep 2 offer something a little different - please see our website for details.

Property manager

Lisa Rowett-Smith

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets welcome by prior arrangement only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

This property uses solar energy

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Spa are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Robin Hood's Bay Beach and North York Moors National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider alpamare and North Bay Railway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Whitby, England

What's nearby

Falling Foss Waterfall - 8 min drive
Whitby Abbey - 12 min drive
Whitby Harbour - 12 min drive
Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 15 min drive
Whitby Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

Ruswarp Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

The Board Inn - 11 min drive
Bramblewick Fish & Grill - 8 min drive
Jane's Kitchen - 11 min drive
Bay Hotel - 8 min drive
The Laurel Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming self catering cottage, sea & countryside views, strictly no pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming self catering cottage, sea & countryside views, strictly no pets?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming self catering cottage, sea & countryside views, strictly no pets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming self catering cottage, sea & countryside views, strictly no pets located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Stephen's Church, Robin Hood's Bay Beach, and Falling Foss Waterfall. Robin Hood's Bay Museum and Old Coastguard Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

15 August 2017

A wonderful stay

We rented Forget-me-Not and Swallows Rest for a week in August as a family gathering with 3 children. We loved it and so did the children! They especially loved the donkeys and being able to run in and out of each other's houses! The cottages are beautifully presented and very comfortable. Lisa and Graham were really helpful - I can't recommend these cottages highly enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

19 July 2017

Relaxing week in fabulous cottage.

We had a wonderful holiday in Swallows Rest. The cottage was extremely comfortable and relaxing. We couldn't have wished for better. Dave looked after us brilliantly for the first half of the week and his local knowledge was invaluable. Lisa and Graham were equally as welcoming and helpful. In spite of mixed weather we had a great time knowing that we had a warm, welcoming place to go back to. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

24 April 2017

Immaculate cottage in a fabulous setting

We booked 2 of the 3 cottages for an extended family stay over the Easter weekend. With 3 generations needs to satisfy we were more than impressed by what greeted us upon arrival. The cottages are beautifully presented, home from home with everything you need and a high degree of facilities. We were greeted warmly by Lisa who also gave us information on local walks, the local pub and bus services too. We would highly recommend a stay there & look forward to visiting again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kate H.

12 April 2017

A lovely spot to relax and enjoy the view

Lovely hosts and a very nice cottage. We enjoyed our stay - perfect place to chill. Don't forget your tea bags!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

29 August 2016

Swallows Rest - simply the best !

As me and my missus sat on the sun baked patio of Swallows Rest sipping our wine and looking out over the fields to the distant Robins Hoods Bay she said to me "you've come up trumps with this one pet"....and indeed I had. Firstly the location is both beautiful and practical....the three cottages are situated in a tranquil place with lovely views. There is plenty to see and do in the area with both Whitby and Scarborough being short drives away...and if you want to leave the car there is a very regular bus service. Secondly the cottage itself is immaculate. It is tastefully decorated and is spacious. Fixtures and fittings are new and the luxury of underfloor heating is a bonus. Upon arrival we were impressed at it being spotlessly clean and that there was some Yorkshire cake and sticks of rock waiting for us. Lisa and Graham were very helpful with Lisa even taking our kids on her dog walk...thanks Lisa! I have stayed in numerous hired accommodation over the years and I have to rank this place as up there with the best....try it out!

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Rowett-Smith

Hi Im Lisa and live with my husband Graham on our 10 acre small holding, next door to the cottages. We enjoy welcoming guests to Meadowbeck and are on hand for advice/assistance but do give guests their privacy to get on with their stay in their own way.
We have 2 very friendly dogs, 2 donkeys who are out in the paddock from late Spring to Autumn, 2 goats, 4 sheep, chickens and ducks.
We moved here in 2012 and renovated our 1760's agricultural stone barn into 3 holiday cottages, our utility barn into a games room and added 3 Shepherd Huts - 1 near the barn and 2 off-grid in our meadow.
Graham planted lots of apple trees and now enjoys making Yorkshire Cider.
It has been an exhausting journey, a labour of love but we have managed to stay married to each other and wouldn't swap it for the world.
We're very proud of what we have achieved and our wonderful guest reviews support that we are providing a great service.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area whilst visiting my parents who live nearby in Scarborough. We were keen to buy a property which allowed us to run a holiday cottage business but also gave us the opportunity to renovate a building ourselves and start the business from scratch.
We moved in July 2012 & started work on the barn - which had only housed Cows and Swallows since 1760 and is the reason for naming this cottage Swallows Rest.

We love living here surrounded by the beautiful North York Moors and looking out on our animal family every day. It's such a peaceful esape with great walks on the doorstop, yet close to amenities and the hustle and bustle of life when you need it.
It's great to share our dream with our guests and we love seeing guests return to Meadowbeck - even the Swallows return year after year (although they've been downgraded to the outbuidlings)!

What makes this property unique

Meadowbeck Holiday Cottages are in a great location. Stunning countryside and moorland views, as well as the beautiful coastline - what more is there?
Easy to access just off the main A171 Scarborough to Whitby road, yet in a quiet, peaceful area within the North Yorkshire Moors.
All accommodation has views of open countryside & the sea. There is an abundance of wildlife on our doorstep and the lack of light pollution gives us some amazing night skies - perfect for star gazing. We regualrly feed the birds, so that guests can enjoy their antics on the birdfeeders and nesting boxes.
Easy access by car or bus (from the top of our lane) to a number of quaint villages and coastal towns.
There is plenty of free parking directly outside of the cottages for easy access.
We're doing our bit to take care of the environment and have an energy efficient heating source, solar panels and our water is provided from a natural spring. Our meadow is organic with an abundance of wildflowers and we manage our woodland area to encourage the wildlife.
Electric Vehicle Charger for guests use - fees apply.
Storage for cycles.
Public Footpath with walks to the moors and coast - straight from the accommodation.
Guests Games Room onsite.
Fresh free range eggs from our hens, when available.
Outside dog wash with hot & cold water.

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