Guests say
Guests consistently praise Blinkbonny for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location, ideal for exploring the North York Moors & Coast. The cottage is described as cosy, well-equipped, and offering stunning views, with many appreciating the thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack. The local pub and village amenities enhance the stay, and the property's peaceful setting is frequently highlighted.
Reviewers repeatedly commend the cottage for its cleanliness, with several guests specifically noting how clean and well-maintained the property is upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to local amenities, and ease of access to both the coast and moorland villages, making it a perfect base for exploration.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. The property is described as a 'home from home,' indicating a high level of satisfaction with the overall comfort.
Facilities are regarded as comprehensive and of high standard, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, outside seating area, and the maintenance of the rooms.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is frequently mentioned, with guests delighted by welcome gifts such as homemade marmalade and cake. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A charming, stone-built end-terrace cottage, in Glaisdale village, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park. Set in an elevated position, with lovely views over hills and woodland, this traditional cottage provides a comfortable holiday home for a family or friends wishing to explore the superb surrounding countryside, but be within a few minutes’ drive of the seaside town of Whitby. Inside the cottage there is a warm and welcoming sitting room, with beamed ceilings and a cosy woodburning stove, where you can relax with a refreshing drink after a busy day in this lovely part of the country. There is a galley kitchen, whilst cottage stairs lead up to the two pretty bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside, there is a small, sheltered walled patio, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee whilst taking in the lovely views. A couple of minutes’ walk brings you to the friendly, local village pub, serving real ales and good food, whilst the village shop and renowned butcher lie half a mile away towards the other end of the village. Glaisdale is in a wonderful location, with the River Esk meandering through it and with an excellent network of public footpaths, including the Coast to Coast, which passes the door of the cottage. There is a tiny railway station, with four trains a day passing through to Whitby, enabling guests to leave their car behind and spend a day discovering this historic port, with its famous Abbey and glorious, sandy beaches. Wander around the cobbled market square and quirky, narrow lanes, partake in tea and cakes in one of the many tea rooms, or take an exhilarating cliff top walk. With many attractions to visit, including the steam railway at Grosmont and the nearby Danby Moors Centre, this cottage provides a good base for an interesting and varied holiday.
A peaceful village on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Glaisdale is set amongst beautiful countryside in the heart of the Esk Valley. The village itself has a post office in the general store, an excellent butcher (famed for his pork pies) and one hotel/pub, with restaurant.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with full BT TV and BT Sport , DVD, WiFi (fibre optic broadband), selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking opposite cottage on first come, first served basis.
Enclosed walled patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 8 mins walk, pub 3 mins walk.
Note: This property has steep cottage stairs.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Nearby points of interest
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Mathewsons Classic Cars
- Whitby
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (40)
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Ann
Location perfect, cottage perfect, in all ways. Well kitted out, comfortable, fabulous back area (a peaceful sun trap) the owners seem like they love it as much as we did.
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Kay
Made for a relaxing stay. Appreciated the tea & cake!
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Peter
Generally a nice little cottage, took a little time to get to grips with the TV as it was/is slow in responding to the remote control, may be because we have sky TV at home I thought the channel selection was very limited and had to resort to the DVD's to watch some thing, we purchased a couple of dvd's from a charity shop and left them for other guests to watch as we wasn't impressed with the selection, liked the cottage