Delft Cottage

Lovely property but a little confused with all the kitchen utensils and crockery provided why cutlery wasn’t part of it unless I missed where it was with all the cupboards I checked.

Great location , comfortable & a great fire

What a little gem … exactly as described,owner has thought of everything.

The milk and biscuits was much appreciated.

Absolutely wonderful stay at Delft cottage with my family.

We had a fabulous time and the cottage was perfect! Will definitely book again :)

Had a really nice stay in Robin Hoods Bay at Delft Cottage.

Think it's worth setting some expectations about the property, it's a listed building built hundreds of years ago, it is a little bit smaller and darker inside than perhaps the images make out, but that doesn't take away from the charm. The cottage is warm and comfortable, there's a nice log burner but we didn't opt to use that with it being a warmer weekend. The cottage was clean and the beds were comfortable and the owner left us some lovely ginger biscuits and some milk for a brew. Thanks for a lovely stay! N.B If you're thinking of staying at Delft, some directions from us. When you get down into the village, take the second left after the Laurel Inn pub (there's some signs for the Cove cafe), then the first left opposite the little clothes shop. Walk up the steps until you see the row of houses with the sign for 'Sunny Place 6-10' on the corner, turn left with these houses in front of you, go down the alley and the cottage is on your right after 'Fenay Cottage'.

Really enjoyed our stay, it was perfectly positioned and had a well equiped kitchen and comfy beds.

We were taking part in the Northern Traverse that finished at the bottom of the hill. Any competitors looking for accommodation in 2026 and beyond should book this place.

We had a great 4 nights in RHB, visiting the seals at flamborough head, filey, great walk to whitby and other places a long the way.

The cottage is nice & warm, the stove is a great addition. However you need to buy/bring your own sticks, logs, matches,fire lighters. (You can purchase these from the local shop). The cottage seemed a little difficult to find, from the directions given, however a local pointed us in the right direction. I would stay in RHB again, maybe not this cottage as we found it a little dark and there's no views at all. Plus no parking permit, Next time I will choose one with a view of the bay and parking my fault. Many thanks.

Directions and instructions were spot on.

A couple of issues were flagged to owner, who responded very promptly and both were resolved satisfactorily.

Lovely traditional cottage, in the perfect location to enjoy this stunning village - just a couple of minutes to the beach and wonderful walks from our doorstep.

Lots of places to visit nearby and so many dog friendly places to go. We were happy that most of the basic necessities were provided and beds were comfortable, we ate out most days but we were able to cook the odd meal and breakfasts in the compact, but well thought out kitchen. The only ebi would be for better directions to the cottage to help other guests find it - the directions mention a tea shop as a landmark that is no longer there. Thankfully we found a helpful shop owner who knew the area well. All in all we had a wonderful holiday and would come back again.

Very small and quaint, but very convenient and easy living space.

Very cosy little cottage, everything we needed was there.

Directions to the cottage where a it hit and miss,, couldn’t find the old bake house from the main road so went up and down quite a few little alleys before found it but apart from that beautiful cottage.

Really enjoyed our stay although cottage is in need of a bit of tlc but this didn't hinder our enjoyment.

Did lots of walking in wonderful sunshine in our favourite place - Robin Hoods Bay

The bed was so comfy.

Such a cosy cottage. The milk and cookies were a lovely treat.

A little tired Door key is stiff and difficult to turn.

Central heating keeps coming on

Had a lovely stay at Delft Cottage.

Exactly how it looks on the pictures, it's small but has everything you need for a few nights stay. Everything worked and there was milk and biscuits on arrival which was a really lovely touch and welcome. Really comfortable bed, can see that this cottage is well maintained and looked after. The only thing I would say which is very small is maybe the sofa cushion covers need to be taken off and washed as was a few stains on them. TV worked well but to be honest the weather was so nice we never really watched it. I can imagine this in winter months to be even more magical with the log burner etc it would be very cosy. Shower was clean and worked well, easy to adjust. It was nice to have a little welcome handbook and nice to see gas safe certificates etc. perfect location right in the heart of robin hoods bay, close to the front and lovely walking round all the little winding paths. Would definitely recommend and stay here again, maybe next time we would stay at this property in the cooler months to experience cosy night by the fire.

Absolute brilliant cottage!

The cottage had everything we needed and was spotless, we had a lovely time away and look forward to visiting again. Thank you!

Great place to stay.

Cottage perfect. Central gas heating is excellent. Only drawback (as with anywhere in the bay) is the parking and carrying luggage to property. Although this cottage is fairly close to the road. We will be back with dog next time.

Thank you for a great stay.

We loved Delft Cottage and could have stayed much longer than our planned weekend. Warm homely cottage, lovely bed and everything we needed including milk and biscuits!

Really lovely cottage in a beautiful place.

Clean, warm and a home from home.

The cottage was lovely clean and cozy but my husband felt that double bed not big enough so he slept in the other bed room also a bit of difficulty getting the shower to correct temperature .

All in all we were happy with our stay and had a great holiday

Lovely little cottage!

Small but pretty much enough size for overall comfort whilst away from your own home. I’d advise on the old school house for parking as the other car parks are a fair walk and with bags that isn’t a whole lot of fun! The pillows were awful lots of previous reviews say the same too. Location perfect for cafes and restaurants and of course the sea

We could not sleep on pillows far to hard for my wife and i

Charming clean and characterful, totally in keeping with its environs.

We used Delft as a base for our walk to and from Whitby and couldn't have been more pleased. Ideally situated. To locate Delft a little more accurately, I'd add to Sykes directions.....go left, left again, and left once more ...or have yourselves a bit of fun like the smugglers used to ..

Not for us.

The pictures of this cottage don’t quite reflect reality as they make it look brighter, bigger and sunnier than it is. The cottage does not get the sun and is therefore quite dark. We found that many of the things in the cottage (eg. the clock, lamps, dustbin, towels, some of the bedroom furniture) appeared to be cheap and neither good quality nor reflective of the style of the cottage. The sash window in the main bedroom doesn’t stay open and I had to use some books to prop it open. We were left the absolute minimum amount of hand soap and toilet rolls in the bathroom and had to go out and buy more of each. It just didn’t seem good value for money and, given the size, it would be very optimistic to suggest that 4 people could be comfortable there. There are better properties in the bay for less money - they just weren’t available at the time. On the plus side, the beds were very comfortable and we slept well. The sofa was comfortable, the little kitchen area was quite nice and well stocked and there are a couple of lovely chairs in the bedrooms. We had lovely neighbours who we enjoyed chatting with, Robin Hood’s Bay was fantastic and we did have a good time despite being a little disappointed in the cottage.

Cottage was lovely

This is a charming little cottage.

The owners have made the most of the small space and there is everything you need. It’s in a great location. The second bedroom has very limited headroom over one of the beds so I wouldn’t book this cottage for four adults.

This is a great little cottage… perfect for that short family get away…

The Cottage is very central to the village and a good location.

The day we got to the cottage there was a lot of road works in the village therefore we were not able to take the car anywhere near the property to unload. We could have been warned of this but we were not. Instructions on how to find the actual cottage were minimal and we had to ask people as they were walking up the hill. A little map might have helped immensely. The key was in the key safe as informed and was easy to access. There was no permit and bringing down cases for three people and a dog was tough. The cottage was very small but photographed very well in the advert as it was made to look much bigger than it is. It looked much brighter on the photos it’s quite dingy and tired in the front room. Sunny cottage it is not ! It felt tired and in need of a bit of TLC. The kitchen is well equipped and everything worked well. Two tea towels provided. Cloth for the washing up and washing liquid. The double bed room was pleasant but the bed is very small for two fully grown adults. Comfortable mattress with topper on the bed but still not one night of decent sleep as unable to move without disturbing one another. Stools on either side of bed were useless and had lamps on them. Small wall lights would have made better use of the space and a bigger bed, normal sized would have been so much better. We came home a night earlier just to get in our own bed. The bathroom was extremely small. But I guess we can accept that, as it won’t have been something originally in the cottage! but as soon as the door is opened a person struggles to get around it to get into the room without falling over the loo or manoeuvring around the sink. This is doable. The shower is easy to work out and hot . But there was only one bath towel each. No hand towels each. For a week with no washing machine that was insufficient. I had to go out to Sainsburies and buy more towels halfway through the week ! I would just have brought more towels from home if we were warned to do so ! It would have been fine ! But we were just caught unaware as the cottage was said to be equipped. The top bed room is lovely but probably to small for two people. Great for children I expect not adults. We were one other adult my daughter and she was fine but maybe a statement on the advertisement saying small and room suited to children would help the guest make an informed choice. The winding pathways past the property are wonderful and enchanting, giving a real sense of years gone by. Lovely week had despite unpredictable weather. We tried to drink clothes for any eventuality I guess which made us a little more burdened but it was fine. We felt we had certainly exercised by the end of our stay.

We have stayed in many lovely cottages in Robin Hoods Bay but this is not one of them.

There is a space for a full size fridge but the actual fridge is tiny and was not working properly. The beds are extremely uncomfortable and the house was not clean. Robin Hoods Bay is a beautiful place but we would recommend that you stay somewhere else.

A lovely quaint cottage.

Exactly as anticipated. Would highly recommend to friends and family.

Fabulous location in the quaint streets of Robin Hood's bay.

Cottage is cosy but a little let down by a lack of TLC. Kitchen area is fine. Lounge furnishings etc need some attention, could be nicer especially sofa & rug seen better days. 4's pushing it, think it should be advertised for 3.

Lovely cottage, smaller than some, the space well designed for cupboards and everything you need is there.

I have stayed in Bay many times and was delighted to find the stairs are not as steep as some. Would definitely recommend this cottage to others.

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at Delft Cottage.

A beautiful, warm cosy place tucked away in the cobbled streets of the village. The cottage had everything you could ask for, and only a 5 minute walk to the beach, 2 mins to shops and cafes. I think the living and shower room spaces would be challenging with 4 adults in the house, but fine for 2 adults and 1 or 2 young children. There was the occasional noise from next door but nothing that impinged on our enjoyment or privacy inside of the cottage, and these dwellings were originally designed to be up close and personal to promote close community amongst the fishworking families. A thoroughly relaxing stay sadly cut short due to work commitments and storm Eunice. We will be back.

Had a lovely week in Robin Hood’s Bay, weather was lovely so we were fortunate.

Description of property was accurate and it was very quaint and well equipped. Very comfortable and a short walk to amenities and beach.

Beautiful cosy cottage , very well situated in The Bay.

Had everything you could ask for. The only minor downside is the TV stop functioning (no signal) for 3 days.

Really lovely stay.

House well located for getting to the beach etc. Worked well with 2 little children but think it could have been a squeeze with teenagers!

The cottage is very small and dark and not comfortable in my opinion.

There is a damp smell on entry and first impressions are not good. The photos give an impression of a sunny cottage but you no sun light inside. The only view is dustbins and a stone wall . You can hear the people in the cottage next door particularly in the bedroom talking and snoring .you need your slippers as the floors are cold.. You need to be very agile and fit as the unloading is a nightmare.

Really enjoyed our time in Robin Hoods Bay.

Delft cottage was lovely, cosy and very clean. Couldn’t fault it.

We enjoyed our stay here.

The cottage was very cute and quaint the top floor bedroom is minuscule and probably would be less comfortable for adults my almost fully grown teenagers managed ok but there is little space to store your belongings, both my kids kept all their packing in their bags. The living space is cosy and at a squeeze we could all just about get on the sofa but none of us is huge so again 4 grown adults might struggle (there is a wicker chair and kitchen chairs that could be used. There was plenty of kitchen equipment available, only two side plates for four of us and a mixture of non matching glasses. All the basics were there for cleaning and washing up plus tin foil and cling which was handy! The cottage was clean and in a lovely part of Robin Hoods bay!

Only that we really enjoyed it.

Cottage was lovely and everything went to plan. We would definitely book with Sykes Cottages again.

Lovely cottage in picturesque little town.

Luckily the weather was great, even in November. Pubs, restaurants easy walking distance. Had a great time with dearest friends. Great location for visiting Whitby and other nearby areas. Cottage was warm and cozy. It was just perfect for us. It had everything we needed. Thank you Delft Cottage and Sykes Cottages for a wonderful stay!

A lovely spot in Robin Hoods Bay, really close to the beach, pubs and shops.

The house is very cosy, just enough room for two people plus a Medium sized dog. Easy communication with the owner, milk in the fridge on arrival, the wood burner makes it extra cosy.

The only downfall was the amount of steps to carry all our belongings to and from the car

We found the lounge, diner, kitchen area very cold and damp, but appreciate that this is probably typical of the period of cottage and caused by a very shaded location.

Also, if we had been a family of four, we would have struggled to sit comfortably together as the sofa was a squeeze for three! Really a cottage for three not four.

A lovely property in a lovely place.

Perfect location for a peaceful couple of days away.

The postcode you are given takes you to a different cottage, so a little bit of exploring was needed!

Absolutely picture perfect cottage - everything we needed.

Very cozy and warm after long walks along the beach . Will hopefully return shortly .

A lovely snug cottage, very warm and peaceful.

Lovely cottage, cosy, great location

Love the area but the property is very small and not easy to access to load and unload.

This was stated in the listing.

Lovely cottage in the heart of the lower bay.

Cottage was cosy and clean with all the facilities required. It had two bedrooms but living room space would be restricted with four people sharing, overall we had a fantastic break.

A lovely old cottage in an idyllicly quaint spot.

Everything we could need was supplied. Have already recommended Delft Cottage to another couple with a dog the day we got back.

Beautiful little cottage, very good location in lower bay as it is set back.

Lovely interior with everything you need. Highly recommended!

An absolutely lovely place to stay.

Highly recommended.

The cottage was in a great location and well presented.

Wi-fi would be a useful addition to the facilities.

Fantastic location the village feels as though you have gone back in time and is fantastic to explore.

The pubs and eateries are fantastic and I would recommend the lower chip shop near the beach.

A beautiful little cottage in a perfect location right in the village.

We had everything we needed and although the cottage was tiny it was great to come home to each day

A pleasant 3 night stay in the Bay.

A super cute cottage with a lovely welcome pack.

Robin Hoods Bay is a unique experience, the cottages in the Bay are all very different, combining to provide this amazing steep hillside village leading down to the sea shore.

Delft cottage is well located, well presented and very comfortable, when booking cottages in the Bay you must consider that most were built around four hundred years ago. In the main they are not large properties with high ceilings, if that doesn't bother you then the Bay holiday may be just right for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and will return next year, the good news for dog owners is that the bulk of cafes, pubs and tourist locations allow access with dogs. The open fire in the Laurel pub is most welcoming on a cold snowy evening!

Very cosy for two and large dog, though would be snug at best for four.

Had a great time in Robin Hoods Bay.

Delft Cottage was a lovely location as our base to explore this great part of the country. Would definitely recommend a visit.

A lovely cosy cottage with character very tastefully decorated and with all you need for a comfortable stay.

However you do need to be aware that you cannot park near the property and even parking to unload could be difficult. However we felt that the location within the lower village more than compensated and you were transport back in time.

Lovely cottage everything provided very comfortable good location.

I think the inclusion of a car park permit would make this a perfect holiday cottage.

I am 6ft 2in so the door to the shower room is lower than the main doors so was a problem having to duck down all the time.

A perfect location for fossil hunters, a wonderful winter retreat.