Hawthornden

Tired property.

Beds are beyond knackered. Knives are like you would expect at a greasy spoon. Crockery and cutlery not that clean. Huge safety concern over smoke detectors and procedures in event of fire. I have reported to local authority.

Loved it.

Good value for money. Tho attached to main house still felt private. Clean, Open and airy. Dog loved the outside space. The only thing (for us) that let it down was the mattresses - not a good night's sleep and back ache in the morning.

It was our first time staying at Hawthorndon and what a beautiful property, we have been coming to Filey for many years and have always stayed at the bay in a number of their properties, but Hawthorndon was exceptional as our little dog couldn’t believe that she could just go outside without having to have her harness put on as the garden is all enclosed, we will certainly be returning as we loved it Connie, Lorraine and our little dog Lottie

Great property.

Comfortable beds, clean spacious open plan kitchen/living area and decent sized bathroom. Ensuite a bonus. Good enclosed garden which our dog loved especially running up & down the grassed area. Friendly, helpful owners with a very friendly dog! Great location, loved the boating lake for walking the dog. Would return.

Overall lovely property and great location.

Very peaceful and quiet area. Near to other costal towns. Did enjoy staying there, but only let down was cleanliness of kitchen appliances like oven and kettle which need deep clean. Also en-suite smelt musty. Main bedroom bed was not comfortable at all and didn’t sleep well. However, lounge area very nice and comfy and garden was great for our dog who enjoyed being out there. Second bedroom and bathroom great.

Beautiful accommodation.

Very clean and comfortable. Nice and cozy and heating worked well as and when we needed it. Was a lovely place to explore the area and we really enjoyed our stay and our beautiful dog Tammy did too. Easy to visit Filey, Whitby and Scarborough for the day. Beautiful accommodation and break. Thankyou

Enjoyable few days in this lovely property.

Very clean, spacious and in a peaceful location but central for lots of places to visit. Lovely outdoor, fully enclosed space for our dog to enjoy.

Ideal for dog owners safe secure garden and parking.

Very very quiet and peaceful a short walk from a dog friendly beach and into Filey

Lovely comfortable property in an ideal location to access Filey, Scarborough and Whitby.

Really enjoyed our stay even though the weather was not the best. Would recommend this ideally located annexe.

Had a lovely weeks stay .

good to have enclosed garden .suntrap. Bed was comfortable .easy walk to the beach and coastal paths

We immediately felt at home in the cottage, it was exceptionally clean and just like a home from home.

It was really well equipped and had excellent wifi connection. Having a family bathroom and an unsuite shower room made it particularly handy as we were a party of three adults and a child. Our old dog found the garden a great place to explore. Mrs Whitehead, the owner was very helpful, especially when I had a problem with the washing machine she was there very quickly and immediately solved the problem. My family will certainly consider re booking this property again.

Wonderful holiday home.

Set in the perfect area. Close to a holiday park so you can enjoy the facilities but far enough away from all the noise. Lovely & quiet day & night & only a short walk to the beach.

Love this cottage, perfect, this was our 6th stay.

Not amused with Sykes, tried numerous times to obtain insurance. Received lots of text messages yet nothing done. We will NOT be using Sykes again.

By far the best cottage we have stayed in.

Comfortable, clean attractive home from home. Responsive owner.

Nicely decorated property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Peaceful location even though it is on the edge of caravan park we heard no noise. We made good use of the garden as the weather was good. Nice walk down to beach which you can walk along to Filey if tide is out. Pub, shop etc in caravan park if needed. Nice dog walk round the boating lake. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent

Hawthornden was a beautiful cottage very well equipped and immaculately clean.

So relaxing in the lovely garden. Have used Sykes cottages for many years and hopefully many more to come. Would highly recommend.

Hawthornden is spacious with good facilities and a nice garden, particularly good if you are bringing a dog.

Great location near to the beach and a couple of pubs in walking distance. This is the fourth time we have stayed there.

Would highly recommend Hawthorndon.

We had a lovely stay and everywhere was spotless. Bed’s were comfortable. Spoke to the owners who were very pleasant and helpful. Will be definitely returning.

Lovely Cottage great location for the Beach and Bus stop.

We had a great time staying at Hawthornden.

Enjoyed all that it had to offer whilst we visited many coastal areas. A couple of improvements that would have made it more enjoyable 1)curtains/blinds at the hall windows for privacy. 2)Maybe some blinds on the side which overlooks the owners garden.

A fantastic location and very well organised holiday let.

The beach is near but the location quiet and comfortable. Definitely a place to return to. One issue we had was the small dinner plates that stopped us eating as much as we normally do! Maybe that’s a good thing. The mattresses are basic but ok and we certainly can’t complain at the price we paid. Great to find a good value property in this day of overpriced holiday lets. Lovely garden space and the living area is really sociable. Safe parking and very clean. We loved staying here.

Had a fabulous week with our westies.

Weather was kind for beginning of February. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and very well equipped . Very quiet and peaceful. The dogs had a wonderful time watching the rabbits and squirrels. Mandy and James made us very welcome as they always do when we stay at their other property Sailor's lodge in filey. Looking forward to our next stay at both properties.

Shower room in en-suite needs replacing the shower not good at all.

Mirror needed in main bedroom for drying hair. The rest of the house was lovely and liog burner in living room was brilliant. Would recommend to friends and family.

A beautiful place to stay.

Beautiful property in a great location, ideal for dog walking.

Such a lovely quiet area. Everything is so clean and well maintained, the enclosed garden was perfect for our dog and inside was warm and cosy for our 8 month old granddaughter. Definitely recommend as off road parking is great.

Been there 5 times and booked for next year

We had a great time at Hawthorne cottage.

It was a comfortable stay with all the amenities we could need. Mandy the owner was very helpful when we got lost arriving

Fantastic week at Hawthornden great location 5 mins to the beach and 50 yard away from Primrose valley which is great if you had 2 kids with you like we did.

The Annexe is lovely and would 100% recommend staying here it will be the 1st place we look to see if its available the next time we come to Filey.

Lovely property with everything you need.

Comfortable beds. Surprisingly very secluded and quiet location even though next to a holiday park. Made welcome on arrival. Would return in the future if holidaying in the area. Lots to see and do around the area with lovely beaches.

The second time we’ve stayed at this lovely apartment.

Great location, lovely garden and well equipped. Hope to stay here again next year. .

Excellent home from home.

Very warm and comfortable. The owners were helpful. We would recommend this cottage.

What an amazing place to holiday in, it was well maintained inside and out , spotlessly clean , spacious , well equipped , total comfort throughout, our dog loved the safe and secure garden , it was our first visit here but it definitely won't be the last

Lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage, no issues anywhere, would happily stay again

We have just come back from a weeks stay in Hawthornden.

Great location and close to the beach. Property is actually located within the grounds of the owners property but private. Inside property is clean and comfortable, the only thing is the room with the 2 single beds that could be zipped together are not very comfortable, mattresses extremely soft and feel more like water mattresses. Enjoyed our week stay.

We had a lovely stay we had everything we needed and enjoyed some fantastic walks nearby.

We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Really enjoyed our stay at Hawthornden, spotlessly clean , spacious and comfortable , lovely log fire , everything you need.

Very private annex, but you knew there was some one at hand if you needed anything. Highly recommended a stay.

A lovely, clean property in a great position.

We had all that we needed and had a great stay, thank you.

This was a lovely place to stay.

The beds and sofas were really comfortable. The main living room space was a very light airy and spacious room could benefit having a lamp on the tv side of the room for the evenings. The on suite shower was a little small if you are a bigger person and the main bathroom could do with a light by the mirror for shaving. It was a very quiet peaceful place to stay and we would stay here again.

Our fourth visit to this brilliant cottage, everything was perfect.

The owners, Mandy and James, are on hand if necessary otherwise you have complete privacy. Our 6 year old grand daughter took charge of the gate operation, which she did with ease every day. Location is brilliant for beach, Filey town centre, Scarborough and Bridlington. Lots of walks and Primrose Valley next door, therefore excellent for keeping the kids happy. We will be return. Thank you for another lovely holiday. Ian, Eileen, Charlie and Georgie. 25 August 2023

Arrived to a closed gated access,(gate not working properly needs attention) pictures of accommodation deceiving , as a annexe of main home.

Felt as a unwelcome guest in somebody's home, ( privacy) booking was made for ease of access for my disabled wife all on one level. Interior facilities very good, issue with washing machine breaking down a couple of days into the holiday +being asking by the owner directly do we need a washing machine at all? A compromise was given we're for the rest of our stay we could use the main addresses machine but not on a constant basis if needed. Electrics tripping out, frequently having to do small maintenance tasks on your holiday is not ideal. Also there was a issues with flys

Lovely find, very close to a haven caravan site, which we wondered onto, used the slim chicken and papa John's pizza very good.

The bar by the lake is very good. We enjoyed the house we booked, lots in the area to visit. Just could be a little difficult to turn right at busy times, but you can go left and go round the roundabout when it's really busy. Couple of issues with the electric gate, but the neighbour across the way and the uncle who was looking after the property helped. Think a little side gate would of been good so you didn't need to use the electric gates all the time, but not sure if that was possible. Really enjoyed our stay would look to book again when we are in the area.

Cottage was clean, had everything you need, position for beach was excellent.

We had a lovely stay and will hope to be back again.

The property is very nice and clean but not as private as we thought it would be.

We had a great stay regardless. Very convenient for beach. Things to improve: The fridge needs to be replaced as it is almost constantly on, noisy and doesn't cool very well. The bed in the ensuite room is creaky! The automatic gates can take some time to respond and even longer to open.

We enjoyed our stay and the location was great for accessing the dog friendly part of Filey beach.

In terms of constructive feedback, the kitchen could have been cleaner and the fridge didn’t get cold, so that food went bad after a day. It was great to have an enclosed garden for our dog and everything being on the same level ( no stairs) was also good for our dog.

It is a little bit tired now, the settees are uncomfortable and the beds too soft.

The outside area is really nice and spacious but there are no sunbeds and no shade from the sun, fortunately it wasn't too hot. Some cleaning essentials would have been handy ie bleach for the toilet etc.

Lovely cottage.

Enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife in and around the garden. Have already booked this cottage again.

5 star bungalow every thing you could wish for

We loved hawthornden, it had everything we needed and more!

! So clean and comfortable. The location was perfect for us, great for lovely long walks and a short walk to Filey either along the beach or along the coast.

For us this property was perfect everything was clean and cosy.

The position of the property was great, five minute walk to the dog friendly beach, nice pubs nearby and Filey just a five minute drive away. We would recommend this property to friends and family.

enjoyed our stay .

the cottage would have benefit from a lamp in living room corner and a second lamp in bedroom. and a bottle of milk ? but overhaul a great cottage well worth the stay.

Comfortable, private accommodation in an annexe/ extension to owner's house.

The property is light and airy, has everything you could need for a stay in a central location convenient to the tourist towns and attractions. Filey Beach is accessible by a walk through the nearby Haven Caravan Holiday Park. The majority of the towns are very dog friendly and allow them in shops, pubs and cafes. There's a handy grassed area next to the boating lake within the holiday park which is a short walk from the property for a quick walk with the dog before a trip in the car to the towns of Scarborough, Whitby, Filey etc. We noted a few tweaks which could be made to assist visitors, hooks on the back of the bedrooms and bathrooms doors would be useful for towels, clothes etc. A mirror in the double bedroom would be a welcome addition. A floor lamp in the living area would make more cosy lighting of an evening. We found that we had to put on the dishwasher without a full load as there weren't enough plates and mugs. Maybe for wet weather a shoe rack or bigger mat to store wet footwear in the hallway would help keep the place clean? Overall, we enjoyed our stay to the area and the little house was lovely. We were so lucky with the weather as the week's forecast was for rain all week, but we got just one morning! Phew!!

Perfect place for us to walk the coastal path with our dog.

.The cottage was well suited for us and had everything we needed. The woo burner was superb and our dog loved it. The garden was secure which was good for our dog. Lots of nice walks and places to go in the area. Its a convienient location to visit Filey, Scarborough, Whitby and other lovely villages on the coast.

we had a lovely holiday, very clean had everything we needed for comfort, excellent information on how to use cooker and make log fire, closed in garden so dog could go out , would highly recommend and will go again.

Stayed here 3 times and just booked for 2023, brilliant cottage.

Thank you

clean, comfortable and spacious top of the range holiday home.

ideal location for all the towns ie filey, scarborough. whitby and the moors. this is very good for wheelchair access with a ramp leading to the front door. then all one level and very spacious. bath needs a hand rail for us oldies who like a bath but struggle getting out. also blinds or nets for privacy in bedrooms but i am nit picking as this is at the top end of holiday accomodation which we enjoyed very much

This was a beautiful holiday home,We really enjoyed it here, would love to come back in the future,ideal location.

only thing missing was the stuff needed to make a brew when first arrived,every holiday cottage we've been to as always had these so was expecting it here.but other than that was happy with everything.thank you for letting us stay

A lovely base to explore from, very comfortable and warm.

The log fire was a bonus on a cold evening. The owners were very friendly and helpful, if we go back to this area we would definitely like to stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay, the garden was secure for our dog, which is a must for us.

Good parking for our car electric gates which made it even more secure. Handy to Filey beach and walking on the beach into Filey. Also handy for Scarborough and Bridlington, pubs and cafes were in the main dog friendly.

We had a lovely relaxing stay.

Perfect for the dogs. Plenty of walks. It had everything you can think of. The log fire was amazing, so warm and cosy. Can’t wait to return

Lovely accommodation, a real home from home in a great location for the beach.

Clean, location good,no issues ,will return next year.

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Oven needs a deep clean, sink overflow in ensuite had black gunk around it.

Toilet brushes need replacing as very dirty and well used. Bath towels were very small if I'd have known I'd have taken my own. Tin opener needs replacing as it doesn't work. Overall an enjoyable stay.

Had a lovely time, weather glorious.

Property clean and comfortable with comfy beds and lovely bedding. Well equipped. Mandy and James friendly and helpful hosts. Location good for visiting Filey, Scarborough and Bridlington. Would recommend to friends and family

Absolutely loved it!

Accurate description of property and local amenities.

Owners were available for queries and also left us to our own devices. Felt very secure at this property with electric gates to the main house. Would definitely book again. A great base for the local area. Thank you.

The accommodation was beyond all our expectations and is extremely well placed for visiting the surrounding area.

We would definitely stay again.

We loved this cottage.

It’s bright and clean, plus only a short walk to a beautiful beach. Filey itself is a lovely 20 minutes walk away.

so clean and everything you could want or need, just like a home from home, perfectly located for a base to explore Filey ,Scarborough, and Bridlington all main supermarkets and shops close by .

we even managed a walk along Reighton sands but not easy as steep slope down from parking at top , could have done with a stenna to get both down and back .We all had a great time and hope to come again ,the owners were great The only things that were a little difficult was No washing line as drying for 4 on the rack took a long time. The gravel in the parking area was hard to push the wheelchair on and the mud got on our shoes and was trailed inside. The distance from lounge to bedrooms and to bathrooms quite far for my husband who was on oxygen and not too steady on his feet. mobile phones on ee had no signal at all .

Our second visit to this property and it was extremely comfortable and well appointed

Really comfortable, modern accommodation, would definitely stay here again

we had every thing at the cottage to make our holiday enjoyable .

Good weather was a bonus.

Well located property near beach and holiday park which the kids enjoyed play ground and rides.

Also property on bus route.

Good location for sight seeing.

Knew of the holiday park behind accommodation but not too noisy. Didn’t know of owners children who played in garden, was noisy but not often. First impressions was clean but looked closer and was disappointed especially in these times. Couldn’t be confident that every surface had been sanitized, spent time doing it ourselves. Overall a place to recommend.

The property is located on a really nice quiet street not too far from a gorgeous wide and long sandy beach.

The owners of the property were nice, friendly and unobtrusive. A lovely walk to Filey town centre takes approximately 45 mins along the beach and is little quicker taking the path on the Cliff top. Other places going in the opposite direction is Reighton sands and Bempton cliffs which is a bird sanctuary. Even though our stay was over the Christmas/New year period the weather was very kind to us. There is quite a large Holiday homes park nearby so I can only comment on the time of year we were there as it may get busier during the summer season. All in all we had a really nice time.

We had a lovely time at the cottage.

It is very spacious, comfortable and lovely and warm. It was incredibly quiet over Christmas which was lovely but not sure what it would be like in the summer as next door to a caravan site. It is only a ten minute walk to a fantastic beach so we were on it everyday with our dog, she loved it. The house and garden are very dog friendly. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We would certainly recommend this cottage to family and friends.

I stayed in Hawthornden with my daughter for a week and found this to be a lovely place to stay, it is attached to the owners home, but you wouldn't know as it's very private, it was spotlessly clean and tidy, the log burner was very efficient and you can buy logs from the owner, there is easy access to Filey, Scarborough, Bridlington and Whitby, the village of Hunmanby is a favourite of mine and would recommend The White Swan and Piebald for eating out.

I would definitely recommend Hawthornden to family and friends and will return the next time I am staying in this area

Really enjoyable stay very lovley place and really clean and comfortable

Hawthornden Cottage was beautiful and local to plenty of places to walk to.

It was extremely easy to book through Sykes and everything went really smoothly. This is definitely a cottage we will return to in the near future.

We loved the cottage very much and the surrounding area was brilliant for our 5 year old grandson.

Filey was great with its lovely beach and good restaurants. Cannot fault anything. Thank you

Lovely Accommodation but sadly missing a Welcome pack as per other establishments.

That’s why it dropped a point.

Lovely accommodation, ideal location for days out to surrounding attractions & great dog friendly beaches nearby.

Very clean comfortable accommodation, Highly recommended.

Cottage was very clean and had all the facilities expected.

Very quiet which is just what was needed!

Lovely property, well situated for local resorts like Whitby, Scarborough, Bridlington etc.

Easy access to the beach for a walk to Filey (about an hour). Property clean and tidy, nice secure garden for the dog to wander around, we had a wonderful break.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at Hawthornden.

The cottage was spacious and comfortable. The enclosed garden was a plus for our Labrador. The location was good with the beach within walking distance and well placed to explore the local area. We would like to return to stay again one day.

it was a brilliant relaxing holiday , it was spotless, we use to sit watching the rabbits on the lawn for hours then take the dog for a walk round the lake

we had a good holiday good base to get out & about to see lots places

The accommodation was far better than we expected .

Will be returning next year

This cottage certainly had the wow factor.

It had everything that we could possibly need and more. The weather was very kind to us and we sat out in the lovely private garden. The bus service is very good and the bus stop is very near. The walk along the beach to Filey was easy even for two recycled teenagers like ourselves. We loved it and hope to be back age permitting....

Hawthornden is an excellent cottage.

Well heated including a log burner. A very high standard of figments. High quality of upkeep throughout. Well positioned for access to a number of seaside towns also York. We have rented several cottages but this is possibly the best so far. Recommend a visit to Eden Camp, a WW2 POW Camp, now a museum, thought provoking. Give yourself time, much to read and see.

We went in early March and some days it was cold and wet, so we really appreciated the modern and very efficient wood burner in the main living area.

The only criticism l could make was that there was only one tea towel provided for the week so l bought 2 more in Filey which l brought home with me, but the owners house is adjoining and they were very helpful so would probably have provided more tea towels if l had asked.

This place is a little 'gem' it's spacious; well equipped; dog friendly; spotlessly clean and in a lovely quiet area.

The situation of Hawthornden is great for all the coastal towns and just a ten minute walk to beach. February half term was really quite cold but this place was always cosy after our walks. We would have booked again for July but unfortunately it's fully booked.

a wonderful base to explore the local fossil sites, a handy garage and pub close by.

would visit again maybe earlier in the year. the bungalow had every thing you could want for a great stay. I would have liked a hook in bathroom for dressing gowns, but really that is nit picking. well done to you both for a lovely stay.

No bread knife or sharp knife for cutting meat or cheese.

Washing machine was dirty , would not do my washing in it. But the rest of the accommodation was clean and comfortable. Location was perfect for the beach and visiting other places.

I found hawthornden perfect for our needs and have already booked a week there in july next year as it was such good value for money.

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Very clean and comfortable property.

Mandy and James were really nice and helpful. The location was excellent and although it was near a holiday village it was very quiet. A lovely place to relax and unwind. Would highly recommend.

This is the first time we have booked with Sykes' Cottages and we were extremely satisfied with our holiday.

A really nice place, very clean, warm and comfortable.

Spacious enclosed private patio and garden, which adjoins the owner's garden. Lovely outlook. This accommodation also borders Primrose Valley Caravan Park, but you would never know that as it cannot be seen or heard from the property, but visitors are able to access the camp easily if they wish to do so. The owner's are really welcoming and friendly. Fantastic walks along beach(10mins away) which is dog friendly. We had a wonderful week, and found Hawthornden at Primrose Valley a great place to stay. Thankyou.

Lovely Holiday in a super location.

The owners were very warm and friendly. The cottage was very clean and modern. It felt very much like home from home. We were sorry to leave, the week went all to quickly. We would love to re-book and return in the future.

The accommodation was lovely, clean and very welcoming.

We really enjoyed our stay. The beach was in walking distance, which was great for the children. We would definitely book again.