Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.
A patio with wicker furniture, a table, and a barbecue grill.
A neatly made bed with a purple blanket, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a clock on the wall.
A hallway with a wall-mounted metal rack and a door with a curtain.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Flixton Wildlife Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ganton Golf Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Filey Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Scarborough

Scarborough is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Flixton Wildlife Reserve, while Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Stephen Joseph Theatre are cultural highlights. Ganton Hall and Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking and other activities like birdwatching.
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Map
Scarborough, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Flixton Wildlife Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ganton Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Bayley Gardens - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • North York Moors National Park - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Filey Beach - 18 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Hunmanby Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Brighouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Foxhound Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$1,577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merry Dale Cottage at Humble Bee Farm located?

Situated in Scarborough, this cottage is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Flixton Wildlife Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ganton Golf Club and Bayley Gardens. Ganton Hall and Hunmanby Hall Golf & Leisure are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic and relaxing break away for the whole family with a very warm welcome

Comfy beds, very clean cottage, brillaint onsite cafe. Our girls loved feeding the animals every morning and enjoyed the park. Loads to keep them entertained! We can't wait to come back for bonfire night!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic family stay

We (2 adults, a toddler and a baby) stayed in Merrydale cottage for our first family trip as a family of 4. We had a fantastic stay, particularly enjoying the daily morning animal feeds.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Thank you so much for your review and for staying with us, we hope you can join us again soon, thank you from everyone at Humble Bee Farm.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday, home away from home!

The cottage is really spacious and feels like home. Feeding the animals and playing in the barn and on the playground was everything our daughter needed to make this a great holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A magical place to stay that suits all ages and is the perfect place for making memories 💕

We like the peaceful time between Christmas and New Year. Hot tub is amazing with the family 💦 Our boys love being able to get involved with the animals especially the feeding part. Truly magical farm you have.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2026
Thank you so much Klair for your lovely review, very much appreciated. We are delighted you had such fabulous time, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect,

Lovely relaxing stay , Lovely to feed the Lambs and listen to Farmer Percy tell us about his sheep(. There is nothing he doesn't know ) The Hive is a fantastic place to enjoy a drink & something to eat .( Faye is so welcoming she's such an asset)
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
Thank you so much for your comments much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The most relaxing and wholesome week.

Cottage facilities great, very clean, robe and slippers nice added touch. Kitchen very clean. Beds and pillows comfortable. Parking and outdoor area (back of cottage) great. Staff all friendly, welcoming and approachable. Bee Hive great. Playground really good. Only improvement I would suggest is a new plastic bath mat in main en suite as it was discoloured so we used our own that we had brought.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
Hello there Claire, thank you for joining us in Merry Dale Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback about the bath mat: our office is open from 9am (and our emails are monitored throughout the day); we would have been more than happy to help with this and any other query you might have had. We hope you can join us again soon, and thank you again for your feedback, from the Humble Bee Farm team.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Humble Bee Farm is my happy place!

Merrydale Cottage is a love place to relax. The cottage is in between all the seaside places. Bertie (our springer) had a different beach to run on every day. The house is well equipped with everything amore that we could ever need. The food produced at the restaurant is really good but sadly they only open at the weekend. I cannot praise the staff enough. Everyone makes time for you. Already book for September and next year !
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Thank you Zoe for joining us and for taking time to write your review, we greatly appreciate it. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect

When we arrive at Humble Bee we feel like we have come home ❤️ we love it so much for a short relaxing break away from the chaos of normal life. The kids (and myself) love being with the animals and the hot tub is always a big hit. The cottage is perfect, immaculately clean and has everything that you could need for a lovely stay even down to little things like salt and pepper. The hive is brilliant and the kids can go off and be free and safe. Just perfect. Thank you humble bee 🐝 xx
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2025
Thank you so much Megan, what a lovely review. We so appreciate it, thank you, and we hope you can join us again soon.
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