Driftwood Cottage

Overall the cottage was lovely.

Location really good, excellent for public transport. The beds were comfy, this cannot be said for the furniture in the living room, very uncomfortable sofa. Kitchen table abit wobbly but a nice kitchen. Just could do with a few extra bits of crockery, also no teapot (a Yorkshire essential) and milk jug. Nice courtyard at the rear and a good parking spot.

The bathroom/toilet is downstairs which was particularly inconvenient at night, especially as the stairwell was drafty and cold (we visited in early March).

Some light fittings are very low. Anyone over 6ft will bang their head frequently, especially outside the main bedroom. Cleanliness was generally good. All the usual stuff was available in the kitchen which you would expect. Shower ceiling clearance was very limited for anyone tall (I couldn't actually stand upright in the shower). The living room would benefit from being carpeted (it was very cold and the heaters took a long time to warm the room). The location was convenient with a good chip shop nearby. One of the two local pubs were good. Check out the reviews before visiting - especially the recent reviews - as the bad one is to be avoided in my opinion, especially if you have a small dog with you (and also if you don't!).

Great location, nice pubs on hand with nice food, but could have done with a non-slip mat for shower above bath, and cork-screw in kitchen.

Otherwise a nice cottage.

I wanted to give this feedback 3/4 for 'Accuracy of Listing' not because of anything bad but because the description was so understated.

This property is absolutely wonderful and was far beyond our expectations. We wanted for nothing, everything, every tiny detail was so very carefully and sensitively provided. Too many to detail, but the arrival pack, coffee, tea, milk, biscuits and then large bath sheets, not towels. Wood, kindling and lighters for the stove. A sun trap yard with BBQ and outside dining. Off street parking. A cottage full of charm, nicely and tastefully upgraded on the inside. As for location, it was perfectly situated between Saltburn and Whitby. Two pubs in the village, a F&C shop, butchers and Runswick Bay a mere 1,6km walk away.

Ideal base for the area with easy access to the coast and moors, good off-road parking an enclosed front garden and nice little private rear courtyard garden.

The cottage itself is clean, warms up quickly and is good value for money but the lighting, white walls, hard seating and limited soft furnishings can make it feel clinical rather than cosy and welcoming. It also missed a few basics in the kitchen, (e.g., jug, masher, pasta bowls, scourer). This was our second visit, and we'd probably go again, but it wouldn't be our first choice due to the lack of warm and cosy feels.

Upon arrival saw dog hairs all over the stone front room floor.

Some of the property had signs of cleaning but not done thoroughly. Rang the number given immediately and a lady apologised and quickly sent 2 cleaners to rectify the issues. We went for a walk whilst they did it. Much better job. We stayed at this property 2 years ago and feel there has been slight deterioration. Could do with some paintwork, some new bathroom sealant. Tiny hole in the plaster where someone has banged the door from front room to kichen into the wall. Fusty smell in the main bedroom which wasn't there on our last visit. Maybe someone allowed their dog to sleep up there. (We have a dog but he is kept off furniture and sleeps in his own bed kept downstairs in the room)

Very comfortable and ideally situated for visiting all of the “must see” sights Staithes, Runswick Bay, Whitby etc I can recommend hopping on to the bus into Whitby, really convenient and on time.

The view from the bus travelling along the coast road is well worth the ride. On arrival at Driftwood we found the property very clean and everything we needed was provided. The welcome pack was really appreciated, a lovely touch.

Great location, ideal front garden and enclosed yard to rear.

Great for dog. However, the smell when we walked through the door was something else. Don't know if it was damp or mould but no amount of air freshener could get rid of it all week. The rug in the living room needs removing its filthy and not too keen on the plastic sofa and chairs.

It would have been nice to know there was a microwave and bar b q.

Putting up black out blinds in the single bedroom would make a big difference as it faces East.

Lovely little cottage in a good location had everything we needed ( could do with a slip mat in the bath for people of a certain age) nice enclosed garden area at the front for the dog and a rear courtyard also dog friendly, very comfy bed!

2 pubs, chippy and shop close by, would definitely recommend it we had a great holiday,will be back again.

Lovely cottage with everything required and in a good location for visiting places like Whitby, Staithes, Robin Hood Bay etc.

Great cottage for us and our dog.

. Good value for money. Conveniently located. Had everything we needed.

A very well equipped cottage in a lovely location.

Lovely little cosy cottage with everything you need for a comfortable enjoyable stay.

Well placed for touring the area. There is also a ish shop,butchers and 2 pubs in the village serving good food

A very lovely, well presented property.

Spotlessly clean and fresh. Main bed was really comfortable. Great to enjoy a real fire on an evening

Another fantastic stay at Driftwood, the cottage meets all our needs - the garden is a massive bonus for our dog.

We’ve stayed in a couple of cottages in the Hinderwell area and this is by far our favourite which is why we keep returning.

Perfect spot for a couple, nice walks nice pubs locally fair price

Lovely and comfortable cottage, well equipped and in an ideal location.

Nice little welcome pack when we arrived, thank you. We had a really enjoyable week and really loved walking the Cleveland way which was only a 10 minute walk away. Loved Runswick Bay and Saltburn-By-The-Sea. Highly recommended. Also The Ellerby Inn 5 minutes drive away is well worth a visit. 10/10

Excellent only 3 minor faults sitting room sofa and chairs uncomfortable, would be easier to write down WiFi code in book ,we struggled to get live tv only got it on itv.

Realy enjoyed our stay thankyou. Ps lamp needs changing in o/s light in back yard

We had a wonderful stay in your cottage, thank you!

It’s placed in a great location, in the doorstep from Runswick Bay with its lovely beach and village, and short drives to Whitby, Sandsend etc. The cottage is small but perfect for 2 or 3/4 if you have little ones, with all the facilities you need. Us and our 5 yr old had plenty of room and only used for a base. We needed an iron during our stay, and the owners delivered one quickly which was a lovely level of service. 2 pubs on the doorstep too. Only piece of advice to the owner would be to replace the main 3 seater sofa with a comfortable one. After our busy days out, we wanted to watch a movie and chill in the living room but the sofa didn’t really allow this :-) I understand why they have purchased the one in place (it’s narrow and fits into the space well) but a wider 2 seater would work nicely and in return it would ticket all boxes!

Well located cottage a mile from Runwick Bay.

New picket fence in front garden meant our dog was able to roam securely while we supervised from the sunny garden bench. Extras on arrival, such as milk in the fridge, cake and fresh flowers. Pubs and butchers a short walk away. Bus stops virtually outside cottage and is an half an hour ride to Whitby.

Arrived to overfilled wheelie bins and garden cuttings.

The cottage is nice but basic, shower hose leaks and hot water switch isn't easily accessible. Cut my holiday short after standing in dog mess on the grass outside, don't mind putting the bins out but draw the line at cleaning up someone else's dog mess.

Spotlessly clean, a very comfortable double bed.

Good off-road parking. TV and WiFi were excellent. However the downstairs seating was extremely uncomfortable! Because of this, we are unlikely to rebook this property.

Great location for local buses, walking the Cleveland way and local hostelries.

Well equipped generally but the seating in the lounge was not comfy. The cottage warms up quickly with the electric radiators but can feel cool in the evening unless you light the wood burner. Beds comfortable.

Our second stay in this wonderful cottage and we already have a third stay booked for later in the year.

It has everything we need and is perfect for our dog with the secure courtyard at the back and the front garden.

This cottage was a great find.

Much to my joy, there were fresh flowers in the kitchen, milk in the fridge, crisps, sweets and a local cake awaiting us along with tea and coffee. Tea towels and cleaning products were supplied too. The woodburner was laid and ready to be lit. The owner had obviously listened to previous suggestions and acted on all of them except for supplying an airer. There is an outside line but no pegs. Parking off road at the front was a bonus. New kitchen and bathroom. Courtyard will be a lovely space in the summer with table, chairs and a bbq. Unfortunately, at present, the solar lights were not working but it is only March! Bench in the front garden catches the sun. Would definitely like to return here again. Village has 2 pubs, both serving food, an excellent butcher, petrol station and hairdressers (l think). Close to beaches and on a very efficient bus route.

A good, small cottage with excellent kitchen, bathroom and living room.

The log burner was lovely and a necessity as we stayed during a very cold week. We found the bedrooms cold at the begining of our week but they had warmed up by the end! We enjoyed staying in Driftwood cottage and had a lovely winter break in Hinderwell. The pan selection was limited/small with no lids provided so we were glad we had taken a large pan from home. The carpets upstairs appeared not to have been vacuumed which was a shame as we also couldn't find one to do it ourselves. Otherwise it was ideal for us and our dog especially with the secure outside areas which would have been well used in better weather!

Driftwood is a lovely cottage.

It's facilities make it a home away from home and a great base for exploring the local area. The kitchen was well equipped, everything was clean and tidy and the bed very comfortable. The off road parking was a bonus and the very secure front and back gardens brilliant for our lively dog. The only improvement I could suggest would be a clothes airer, so we could hang out coats out to dry (we had sleet and snow during our visit) but that would be it. We would definitely come back again.

The property was very clean and tidy, with very comfortable beds.

However it was really cold and took an age to warm the house up. The sofa wasn’t very comfortable for relaxing on at the end of the day. The welcome pack was ‘interesting’, a bag of crisps and some plum cake that was two weeks past its best before date, and an half eaten bag of shrimps and bananas…. A pint of milk would have been more welcome. We sadly suffered a 10 hour power cut whilst there (not the owners fault) but none of the local shops could open so it’s worth noting where you can buy groceries from a little further afield as we had to go to Whitby for ours on our first morning. The garden was a massive bonus for our dog.

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a quiet few nights away

Such a delightful cottage!

We felt at home instantly and it was well equipped with everything we needed. Lovely garden front & back with seating. We love this location as it’s so accessible to so many places. Have stayed in a few cottages in & around Hinderwell but this has to be a new favourite!

Very nice cottage.

Spotlessly clean. Excellent facilities. Would use again.

We had a lovely week at Driftwood Cottage.

It was very cosy and comfortable, and made a great base for visiting the beautiful Yorkshire coast. Runswick Bay beach is around a 15 minute walk from the door and Whitby, Staithes and Saltburn are all a short drive away. Hinderwell has a couple of good pubs and a lovely tearoom, and isn't as busy as some of the other villages in the area. This was the best place we've stayed in this area and will definitely return!

New fence around the front, lawned secure garden, was great for our Cocker Spaniel.

With a private drive, to allow off road parking. Great, secluded suntrap, rear seating area. Excellent village location, just along from the local pub, (The Badgerhound) with great food, (Sunday Lunch was excellent),and The Brown Cow, for a nice pint. Perfect location, to access the Cleveland Way coastal path, to visit Staithes, Port Mulgrave and Runswick Bay. Bus stop, is right outside the property, to visit Whitby. The bed was super comfy, with a nice kitchen and down stair bathroom. Would re-book this cottage, when visiting the east coast of Yorkshire

Well appointed property.

Good base for easy access to local walks. Comfy bed and modern bathroom. Off road parking a bonus and lovely enclosed garden to rear for chilling.

A lovely cottage.

Very clean with all the amenities we required. A nice welcome pack and fresh flowers to arrive to. Situated in a good location for walking and in easy reach of the many tourist attractions in this area. Will recommend and come back.

Lovely little cottage!

Facilities were fantastic, kitchen was well equipped and we were able to cook dinner every night. Bed was very comfortable. Went during a few cold and rainy days but the heating warmed the rooms instantly! Came with our 3 month old and dog and would definitely come again.

The cottage was like an ice box when we arrived and took a long while to heat up.

The bathroom towel rail was on. Daylight could be seen all round the back door, no draught proofing. Like previous visitors we needed to use the duvets from the single beds to supplement the inadequate duvet on the double bed. I appreciate that visitors have differing expectations but I don't consider the kitchen well equipped. We asked for a tin opener on the first evening which was brought the following morning. There were no lids for pans or any dishes which could be covered sustainably so energy efficiency was negligible. It would help if visitors didn't have to walk on soil to access the key safe. The front gate and fence need immediate attention- the gate latch is hanging loose and the fence it hinges on is near to collapse.

Had a wonderful stay with my dog in Driftwood cottage, it’s in a perfect location, very close to Runswick bay and lots of other walks.

Very cosy, comfy and nicely furnished with new kitchen and everything we needed. Any queries soon answered by owner. Would love to stay again!

Had an enjoyable stay at Driftwood cottage it had everything we needed including comfortable bed everything finished to a good standard did have difficulty opening back door and would have liked live channels on TV would definitely stay at the property again

There were many nice aspects to our stay including the off road parking, comfy double bed and the log burner.

However we couldn't get the bathroom door to lock or even close properly which wasn't great as it was next to the dining area. Also looking up at the ceiling in the dining area was a little off-putting as there were lots of nails and shards of wood sticking down. It would be nice if all the property had been finished to a high standard.

Great property, we had a lovely stay.