Swainby Cottage

Swainby Cottage was so lovely, and the location was stunning.

We spent the week hiking and exploring the North York Moors which are right on the doorstep, and walking the village and surrounding area; can't recommend it enough. The bathtub could've used an extra wipe down as there was hair in a few spots, and the couch was a bit uncomfortable, but overall it was a lovely stay. We had some issues with the woodstove, and the owner had a repair person come by to assist, and left us some extra wood. Overall, a great stay, good value for money, and we'd happily return.

Overall we enjoyed our stay but the place could have been cleaner.

The shower was very poor and needed repairing The cottage next door we stayed at last year and it was far nicer

The cottage wasn't really suitable for 4 people.

The sofa and chair were very uncomfortable, as was the double bed . It was well equipped but the test certificates for the electrical equipment were a year out of date. The pub and village were really nice . Shame the shop and tea room only opened for 3 days.

What a quaint little cottage!

Everything you could need, comfortable beds, lovely sofa. Only criticism would be that there was nothing there to tell you what was in the area. We needed wood for log burner, would have been good to have a little book of useful things/places, opening times of the 2 shops/ cafe etc. Didn't spoil visit, had a good explore looking for places.

A great little property in a perfect spot for exploring the area, especially the Cleveland Way.

Very comfortable and has everything we needed. For summer, blackout blinds in the bedrooms would be useful, but I hung a throw over the pole which stopped the 4.30am sunlight from waking me! Fabulous short break, thank you.

Cottage in a lovely village with a good pub near by,serving good food.

Parking on road. Cottage has everything you need but a few tweeks would be even better . Blackout blinds for the bedrooms . Summer duvet. New shower head needed.

Cottage was very quaint, had all amenities we need for our stay .

Has a lived in feel . Was good value so expect it not to be 5* Was clean and acceptable , main bed a bit lumpy, bunkers worn and not a fan of main TV on wall, Had a nice stay in a lovely village

House is nice very clean and comfy.

However lack of garden could be a slight problem for some. Also most holiday cottages have a welcome pack with a pint of milk tea coffee and sugar no milk or sugar and the lack of a shop in the village during the week meant we had to go to another place stokesley for milk and sugar before we could have a drink . Took me a while to find the cups as in a drawer rather than a cupboard maybe a mug tree or a wee sign to say where they are might help the beds were comfy could not find a hoover to clean the lounge when we were leaving so swept best i could. Great place lovely village 2 good pubs doing food one is shut some weekdays. Ideal place if tou dont need a garden and it is Priced very reasonably for the area lots of nice walks around.

Great stay, very clean, non tv bedroom could do with a tv and please check the bed as there was a lat on the floor.

Very happy with well equipped kitchen. Very friendly pubs, bonus both dog friendly

Second visit to the property and equally enjoyable

The cottage is lovely.

Everything you need for your stay. You only need your suitcase and bathroom things. The kitchen is equipped with everything you could need, even a slow cooker. The bed are so comfy you won't want to get out of them. Please do as the village is lovely. We had an amazing meal at The Blacksmiths Arms. Food and service 5*. We ventured further afield too and had some great days out, especially Saltburn By The Sea. Xx

Very nice little terraced cottage in lovely quiet village.

Exceptionally clean and well presented with everything you could need. Previous Comments about the sharpness of the knives made us laugh. There’s a knife sharpener next to the cooker so unless you are intent on butchering small beasties they are up to the job

Lovely little cottage with everything we needed.

Lynne was helpful re any issues and got back to me straight away. Very peaceful location

Lovely cosy cottage, all domestic needs provided.

Lovely location.

Some damp and leaks present in the property.

Very small but it is equipped with the basics. Neighbours weren't too pleasant when loading the car on the car we were leaving and clearly frustrated being next to a holiday home.

It is our second stay at this lovely well maintained cottage .

It is very quiet and extremely comfortable we visit friends in Swainby so we will be back .A very comfortable stay .

Only one thing kitchen knives are very blunt so take a sharpener with you.

Everything else within the cottage is top notch. Good quality bed linen and very comfy beds.

Really cosy cottage in a perfect location for walking part of the Cleveland Way.

Very clean and super comfortable beds.

We had a great week in this lovely cottage.

The kitchen has everything you need and more. Lovely log burner which we used a bit but the cottage was warm enough without it. Great facilities in Swainby village with the shop being the highlight and just round the corner and serving the best bacon butty we've had. Beautiful setting opposite the church and next to the beck. Easy roadside parking. Recommend a trip!

We have stayed in this cottage before at a similar time of year.

In general we find it very good value for money in a very pleasant location. It is compact but fine for two people. It is very clean and quiet and is well equipped. The only issue for us is that we can't use the log burner as I am asthmatic. Hence the living room is a bit on the chilly side at times. It does not have central heating and that should be pointed out. The panel heaters are also not in the main bedroom. Otherwise we are content with the cottage and would return because of the competitive price.

Perfect little hideaway.

Communication with Lynne was very easy. Very comfy beds. Immaculate everywhere. A fully equipped kitchen. No central heating but heaters in bedrooms and a lovely log burner which kept the cottage warm throughout. Parking on the street was easy. We attended the Remembrance service in the church across the road. This place is a real gem.

Cottage is lovely and internally well furnished and equipped.

Only small suggestion is as the village has 1 shop that only opens weekends, a little welcome pack coffee, tea milk(that we have always had in previous cottages), would have been nice.

The cottage was clean and well catered for, we enjoyed staying there.

The only reason it doesn't get top marks is because of a few issues which would be easy to rectify: The internet was off and on which was a pain, it spoiled evening TV viewing which didn't happen as we couldn't access the TV Apps. It was happening constantly while we were there. The kitchen knives were very blunt, not great for food preparation. Not the comfiest sofa and two sofas would be better as we were a party of three so either we sat together in a squashed row or one had to sit upright in the chair. I know the space isn't that big but a two seater sofa or a comfier chair would be better. Apart from that, it was lovely.

Lovely small cottage ideal for a few days away.

Tucked away from the main street it’s nice and quiet, although so is the village! Plenty of on road parking on the street.

A pleasant little cottage in a very quiet location.

Downstairs is all in one with a nice well appointed kitchen . Comfortable armchair and sofa with a lovely log fire. Upstairs two basic bedrooms with moderately comfortable beds . Bath with shower over and an adequate shower , could do with an up rating to offer more water flow. Overall a pleasant stay in a pleasant cottage and a good location for coast , moors and towns.

Great time really recommend it 3 months on the trot we have been back

Once again we had a great stay , hopefully we'll be back next month for the 3rd month in a row.

Would highly recommend the cottage to anybody we know. Thanks again Neil Michelle and Millie the sausage dog

Swainby cottage is ideally placed to access North Yorkshire coast, moors and hills.

The cottage is beautifully maintained and offers a warm welcome after a long journey.

Yet again a lovely cottage and a perfect location.

The two pubs in the village served fantastic food and everyone was very friendly. The local shop only opened Saturday and Sunday so for us staying Monday to Friday it was no good but there was plenty to do and the coast was only 30 minutes away Would definitely go back. Thanks Neil Michelle and Millie the sausage

Beautiful village and cottage , every thing one needed,.

as a regular user it was just as i expected.

I had a lovely stay at Swainby Cottage.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable and in a lovely quiet location.

Lovely cottage tucked away off the main street in the village.

Very comfortable furnishing and more than sufficient kitchen equipment. Easy access to many places of interest

I had a comfortable and pleasing stay at the cottage which was very clean and had everything I needed.

My only criticism would be that the beds were too soft and left me with back ache and mirrors and shower were placed very high up the wall making them difficult to use. Nonetheless this is a sweet cottage in a great location and I would consider staying again.

We enjoyed twelve nights in Swainby Cottage over the festive period.

This is a sweet, homely cottage which is comfortable and well equipped. It is situated in a lovely location in the North Yorks National Park, surrounded by great scenery and good walks. We particularly enjoyed its proximity to two inviting market towns Stokesley and Northallerton with their independent shops and restaurants. Swainby itself is cute and compact, boasting two decent pubs, cafes and a useful village shop. We loved everything about the cottage and appreciated the efforts that had been made to make it festive for us, with lights, a welcome pack of prosecco and cake and even a little tree. The beds, sofa etc were comfy and there was a plentiful supply of hot water with a good shower. As I am asthmatic I knew in advance that we wouldn't use the woodburning stove in the living room. The cottage is marketed as having electric central heating. My one gripe is that the panel wall heaters which are effective in the living room and second bedroom are not actually central heating. Most importantly there is no heater in the master bedroom at all. Fine in summer but chilly in winter. With the addition of another heater the cottage would be suitable in even the coldest temps. We were lucky to have exceptionally mild weather during our stay. As a retired couple with health issues warmth is essential. Nonetheless we had a great stay and would recommend the cottage. We would also gladly return to it in the future.

A beautifully clean and comfortable cottage.

Just right for our needs and ideal for walking the Cleveland Way. Thank you for leaving the fire laid for us - a very thoughtful touch.

Very comfortable, well equipped cottage.

Ideal location for spending a week exploring the area.