Upstairs Downstairs Cottage

Stayed 5 nights during May 2026.

Could not fault the accommodation at all. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Furnishings etc of a high quality. A truly beautiful granary conversion. Loved the fact that it was an upside down property, which meant downstairs was lovely and cool for sleeping. Those liking it hot can simply turn the heating up. From previous reviews re the stairs, I can see that it may be an issue with a small child or elderly person not steady on their feet. But we had no problem.

5 Star accommodation in a 5 Star location - Loved it !

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Andrew immaculate cottage with everything you need.

The owner was very friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend the cottage.

Arrived and was greeted by the owner, very nice welcome and the property was lovely, nice, clean and fresh.

We would highly recommend this cottage and we will be going back there sometime

The cottage is beautiful presented, lovely and clean, the owner Dan, was so helpful and polite, there was lots of added extras, which made our stay a lot more comfortable, thanks Dan for a lovely stay at your cottage and we'll see you again next year.

We would strongly recommend staying here it so close to all the different parts of Yorkshire and far enough away to give you a peaceful stay, ❤️

Super cottage in a small village but near enough to various holiday spots.

Large enclosure where our pet dog could run around in a safe space. Very clean and comfortable. Could not fault the property and the owner was friendly and helpful. Would not suit anyone with mobility issues. Would recommend this property.

This cottage is perfect for a relaxing break.

The design of the cottage is a work of art and the furnishings complement the attention to detail that Dan brings to his work and crafts. The lovely welcome pack was much appreciated. Lots to explore in the area and we enjoyed our walks around Snainton as well as a meal at the Coachman in the village. We will return. Thanks Dan!

Property has been really well renovated.

Great shower and very comfy bed. Also very clean and looked after.

A wonderful stay in North Yorkshire.

The cottage is immaculate, comfortable and in a great spot for exploring North Yorkshire. If you have a dog the paddock is a amazing for them to have a run around. Wish we'd had a few warmer nights to sit out more and enjoy the wonderful view. We visited Helmsley, Hutton Le hole, Thornton Le Dale, Dalby Forest and Whitby. Had such a relaxing time and thoroughly enjoyed all the goregous drives through the villages and hills. Would definitely stay here again!

Absolutely enjoyed our stay here it's a fabulous cottage very clean and comfortable, Dan is a great host and nice to chat with, this property is in a great location ideal for trips out to Whitby Scarborough Filey and Robin hood bay the pub is a very short walk 2min called the Peacock and Karen will look after you all friendly also a great chippy a couple of doors away serving excellent food this is a 2nd time here and will be back.

Thanks Dan.

The property ticked all the boxes & was exactly as advertised, spotlessly clean, very homely, warm & very comfortable.

You couldn’t ask for anymore. Dan was always around, he really was the super host. Such a lovely guy. The welcome goodies were a lovely touch too. Our little poodles loved the paddock running around. We had an amazing week and will definitely be returning. Thanks Dan you should be proud of your holiday cottage’s. Elaine & John

A wonderful stay in a beautiful property.

Excellent WiFi, comfortable beds and spotlessly clean.

Another great stay at this fabulous cottage.

It really is a lovely place to stay if you love the moors and the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. Welcoming and so cosy, with everything you need in the kitchen. Comfortable bed and plenty of soft towels. Dan is always around if you need anything or fancy a chat. Paddock is enclosed and safe for your furry friend. Can’t wait to go back. It really feels like home from home. Thank you Dan.

Such a fantastic holiday the accommodation was clean, bright comfy with everything you need.

The bed was soooo comfortable. Our dog woody loved the paddock for a run around. Loved it so much already booked to go back in February!!

What a little gem, Dan has done a fantastic job fitting out this property he was also a great host.

Cottage is in a great location to explore Scarborough Whitby Robin hood bay and many more. We stayed end of September for a week with Skye our dog the paddock at the back was great for skye to run around. Would highly recommend ps One of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in. Thank-you Dan

Wow, what can I say.

Beautifully fitted out cottage, high quality furniture and fittings.Everything you could think of was there. So comfy.very central for scarborough, whitby, Robin hoods bay. Highly recommended. Great welcome pack much appreciated. Great views. Lovely well kept paddock for our dog. He loved it.

We had a lovely holiday.

Upstairs downstairs is a great cottage in a good position to explore both the coast and the moors. Everything was as expected and the welcome goodies were exceptional . The cottage was spotless with a lovely comfy bed and big fluffy towels. Dan is a great host and Bob the cat was very friendly.

Loved everything about this cottage.

So well maintained and very clean. Beds extremely comfy. Lovely powerful shower, plenty of hot water. One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in. My dog was happy running free in the enclosed paddock, something she rarely gets to do. Would definitely recommend this wonderful cottage.

Absolutely brilliant property, really comfortable and ideally situated for coast and moors.

Wonderful little cottage in a quiet little village.

Everything that you would need for your base in the gorgeous east coast. Comfortable, cosy and compact. Would definitely recommend and hopefully we'll be back!

It was absolutely fantastic, such a lovely cottage.

There were lots to do and see. The owner Dan is lovely and welcoming. The cottage itself was great, lots of character and furnished really well. The small touches like tea, coffee, fruit and complimentary wine was lovely… even milk in the fridge. Our son and dog loved the garden and was plenty of room to kick a ball about. We have nothing but praise for our lovely holiday and we will be coming back… Thank you Dan, it was wonderful!!!!

The cottage is beautifully designed and Dan has done a fantastic job of not only saving an old building but making it really quite special.

His passion for it's restoration may have been long, and perhaps difficult, but it is something of a work of art. From the beautifully neat exterior you enter a nicely presented reception area with a beautifully designed spiral staircase, all very cleverly fitted to make the most of the space and leading to the upstairs living area. The kitchen is contemporary with lovely, quality, wooden worktops, presumably all locally made. We love cooking and it was fantastic to find every possible utensil (except one!) available and we thoroughly enjoyed working there as much as we enjoyed relaxing in the sitting room. And talking of relaxing, the bath, and bathroom, are wonderful too - warm and welcoming and plenty of towels and even flannels. The bed is amazingly comfortable, only a double but allowing plenty of space around it so you don't feel hemmed in. The garden is lovely and compact with a couple of seating areas perfect for catching the sun and keeping out of the breeze, whilst giving a bit of privacy. I was especially impressed with the clever design and spacing of the hedging - who's idea was that?! It works so well in what is quite a compact space. And then there's the communal garden with its lovely views across the fields and paddocks towards the hills of which, incidentally, you get an equally great view from the living area of the cottage. Finally (phew, I hear you sigh) the welcome both from Dan himself, and from the nice array of goodies provided, was just just perfect, all very thoughtfully done and beautifully presented. Thank you for making us feel so welcome in your lovely little cottage. Andy and Laura

We had such a lovely stay, such luxury and high quality to the cottage.

Absolutely every was top notch, all we had to do was take our clothes and food, everything else was taken care of, snacks, tea and coffee, cookies, wine etc. bedding was brilliant, slept like a baby, honestly, better than at home. The idea of the parking disc is amazing and we definitely used it. The paddock is great for taking the dog to, she (Poppy) our dog could run freely. Great views, great location and what more can we say. We’re hoping to go again soon. Dan is a very lovely warm hearted guy, thank you ☺️

Just returned from a lovely stay at Upstairs Downstairs Cottage.

Everything was pretty perfect, very clean cosy warm and welcoming. Ideally situated for the moors and the coast. Great to have the paddock for our little dog. A lot of thought has gone into this beautiful cottage which makes for a comfortable stay. Thank you Dan we loved it and we will definitely be back.

This is certainly one of the best properties we have stayed in.

A quiet location but ideal for getting out and about. It was impeccably clean and of a high standard both inside and outside. The owner was available and very helpful but as we had everything we needed, there was no need to contact him.

Perfect.

The best accommodation we have stayed in with our baby! Dan was a great host and and the cottage is amazing!

Had a lovely time staying in this beautiful cottage for the week, thank you for hosting us.

The little details like the chocolate on the kid's bed were kind, and they loved it! (even though they didn't sleep). Would love to revisit one day. Jas

A wonderful place to stay.

Close to all surrounding of Yorkshire and a short drive to Scarborough. Overall a cosy, chilled environment which I would gladly want to stay again when I do come back.

A really lovely cottage.

Dan is a thoughtful host and we fet at home from the moment we arrived. A great base from which to see the area. We are already planning our next visit. Thank you for a wonderful week.

Upstairs downstairs cottage is a fantastic place to stay, both for access to the coast and the country.

It was clean, cosy and warm. We would definitely stay there again.

This cottage is one of the best we have stayed in ( for comfort and features).

When we arrived there were welcoming features (milk, tea, fruit, biscuits and more. This effort from the owner (Daniel) and family made our holiday, he was very accommodating, friendly. We would certainly recommend a second visit even a third.

Great Holiday, Great Cottage, Great Host, Great Village and Residents.

The cottage was up there with the best, Every thing you need for a supper holiday. The little extras on arrival were vary much appreciated, ( and Dan the Bottle of red was great the girls only drink white guess who had the whole bottle) Amenities were spot on, good off road parking, out door laundry facility’s and a large paddock for Louie to chase his ball. Dan the owner, top man very pleasant, helpful and nothing was to much trouble. His knowledge of the area and where to eat was so helpful, Thanks Dan. I must mention the village of Snainton, great chippy less than a minute away from the cottage. The pheasant public house 300yrds approx up the road was 1st class reasonable and made us feel like locals, that included Louie, with his treat and bowl of water, and finally we found the village a very friendly place. Once again Dan thanks for making our holiday GREAT. Trev.Liz,Linda and Louie the Cockerpoo.

Great property and lovely welcome touches after a long journey.

Would definitely stay here again. Bed was amazing.

A beautiful cottage.

We chose it for its location and to experience upstairs downstairs living. Everything we could have needed was there to help us enjoy our stay. It felt homely and welcoming. The paddock was a great bonus to let the dog run free and get a shock when he discovered horses over the wall. Dan the owner was on hand, really friendly and welcoming with so much local knowledge. I would highly recommend a stay here and hope to go back again soon.

We absolutely loved the cottage, it was finished to such a high standard you can tell a lot of work has gone into making the property an inviting and homely place to stay.

The cleanliness was first class couldn’t fault anything. We had an amazing time and would definitely love to stay again in the future. Thank you to Dan for being such a great host and for making our family holiday one to remember.

Lovely cottage and very helpful and friendly host - highly recommended thank you.

Just fabulous :)

We had another lovely time at the cottage.

We will be back this year..

A fantastic property in a beautiful part of the world.

We were made to feel very welcome & would love to return one day. Thank you Dan

One of the best cottages we've stayed in.

Comfortable and well equipped. The owner made us very welcome. We'll be back!!!!!

We really loved our stay here, it was a perfect base to explore around the area.

There's some nice walks nearby and it's only a short drive to the coast. The cottage is beautiful and well loved and we felt very at home there :)

We had a lovely stay at Upstairs Downstairs cottage.

It had everything we needed. A big thank you to Dan for making us so welcome.

This is lovely property well maintained and spotlessly clean.

Would highly recommend.

A great holiday in a beautiful cottage with a fantastic host in Daniel.

A lovely touch with wine plus extras as a welcome.

A beautifully converted, very well maintained and relaxing property, in an ideal location to explore N Yorks coast and countryside.

Really appreciated little extras and especially the huge bowl of fruit. Daniel, the owner, very friendly and helpful.

An immaculate converted barn, clean, modern and equipped with high quality kitchen ware/crockery etc.

Good convenient location for the coast and villages. A credit to the owners— It was a pleasure to meet Daniel for a chat. Would definitely visit again.

A very well thought out cottage.

All you need.

We had a fabulous stay in this gorgeous cottage!

Every effort had been made to make our stay as perfect as possible- that includes our dog Archie! The garden and surrounding area is beautiful and with the best fish and chip shop next door what more could you ask for! The cottage is ideally placed for discovering the surrounding area and the owner Dan couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful, thank you Dan for all the lovely touches such as wine, delicious fruit and treats for Archie! It was a wonderful holiday!

What a beautiful little cottage!

As soon as we arrived we felt at home. Very clean tidy and well kept .Dan the property owner was very welcoming and provided activities for our children in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to return.

Beautiful, clean, character Cottage.

Fabulous & friendly host. Lovely outside areas to utilise with games for the children. Wash room facilities available. Central location to many places. Best fish & chip shop 20 yards away!!

The owner of cottage Dan very welcoming and made sure we were happy and had everything we needed.

Cleanliness of cottage was exceptional. Great base to explore the local area.

We had a lovely stay at the upstairs downstairs cottage.

The cottage is in a village with a pub in walking distance and a great chippie next door. Easy driving access to Whitby and Scarborough. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the owner Dan is a great guy and couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful.

Would highly recommend this cottage.

Spotlessly clean, with everything you need, including a nice welcome pack. Furnishings and bedding all top quality. Dan is so friendly and funny and made us and our dogs feel very welcome.

Our stay was brilliant, Dan was super friendly and gave us some good advice on which roads were the best for riding our Harley Davidsons.

There was a Fish and Chip shop 5 mins away and a friendly pub just up the road. It made a great base for our exploration of North Yorkshire moors and coastline. We will be back and hope to stay even longer next time

Lovely little cottage with comfortable bed and furnishings.

We were made to feel most welcome. We would definitely book again as and when we next visit the area.

The cottage was like being at home.

The owner Dan was very helpful and friendly. The cottage was ready for Christmas with a nice tree up. We would go back next year.

Excellent cottage with a really friendly owner.

Extremely clean with everything you could possibly need. Will definitely go back.

We enjoyed this immensely.

Very comfy and spotless. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable gave good advice and information which was really helpful. We were close to Scarborough Filey and Pickering. And pubs short distance away. Fish and chips thirty yards away and delicious and a little shop selling most things. Outside was a manicured hedge and big garden well cultured. The cottage was just behind main road so advice of keeping dogs on leads is a definite. Would be happy to recommend to anyone to this cottage.

Wow, what an amazing cottage to stay in.

So comfy, warm and everything there you need. The decor and furnishings are superb. So handy to visit coast and North Yorks moors. Great little garden to exercise dog. No problem with parking. We will be booking again. Thanks Dan

Absolutely loved it!

We stayed on a short weekend mtb break and the cottage was more than what we expected, we kept our bikes safe and sound in the washroom outhouse, Dan the owner was so welcoming and was keen to tell us the best places to go for what we wanted (Thankyou so much Dan for a great stay!) we felt right at home in the cottage! Gorgeous modern decor with a cottage vibe, it had everything we needed for self catering! Fish shop just on the main road not even 1 minute walk and a supermarket 7miles away! We will definitely be back for another stay so we can discover more of Dalby forest

We had a lovely week in this comfy clean well equipped cottage

Upstairs downstairs cottage is superb, a credit to its owners.

Spotlessly clean with top class fixtures and fittings. Great location for exploring the moors and coast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

This cottage is lovely in a really good location and has everything you could possibly need.

We have previously stayed in the one bedroom cottage next door and both of them have been finished to a very high standard. Dan is a lovely man and congratulations to him for providing the best dog friendly accommodation we have ever stayed in. The Christmas decorations wine and chocolates were a lovely touch. We would have no hesitation in recommending either of these cottages.

AN EXCEPTIONAL COTTAGE WARM, INVITING, CLEAN AND IN A GREAT LOCATION .

PITY THE WEATHER WAS NOT AS GOOD

Cottage position, layout and secure large paddock for use with our dog was great.

Comfy bed, great bathroom and spotlessly clean throughout. Great open plan living area. Minor moans, the cooker hood and workspace positions. The cottage is upside down living space includes quite a bit of the roof slope. Add in a cooker hood canopy with glass hood perfectly at eye level, whilst cooking or preparing food I constantly banged my head or my eye! Then saucepans struggled to cook 2 veg and potatoes on a Sunday lunch. Final little moan , no cleaning materials, like hob cleaner for the glass electric hob, shower or bath cleaner, these would have helped and did not feel inclined to go,and buy them! Overall though we would return just with a crash hat for when preparing food and cooking!

Lovely well equipped clean and comfortable cottage dog friendly and Dan the owner was ready to help with friendly advice if needed

Fantastic cottage, home from home, beautiful setting with a big lawned area for our dog to play and run around.

A lovely barbecue area with gas barbecue. It’s well situated to visit Scarborough, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Castle Howard and many other beautiful places. Dan is a great host. We will certainly return in the future.

Fantastic cottage which couldn't be faulted.

Great base for exploring the area. Would definitely stay there again.

Lovely clean comfortable cottage, owner was very nice and nothing was too much trouble, great to be next to chip shop too!

Would certainly recommend staying there

Our first time in North Yorkshire and the cottage was superb.

Very well presented , comfy and warm (Janruary). Well located to explore the area...Scarborough a very nice place with some great Victoriana and quite a buzz to it. Whitby a gem and fish n chips mmmmm... The local Downe Arms in Wykeham serves very good food in a nice ambience.. and nothing is too much trouble for Daniel the owner of the cottage...all in all a great place to stay and explore a very interesting part of the country.,,, Another Sykes winner.....! Geoff and Vicki Thomas Surrey UK

The converted barn was an excellent base for visiting different places, extremely clean and beautifully presented.

Dan the owner is a really genuine guy, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic cottage in a great location Dan was a great host would definitely recommend

Lovely cottage,best we have stayed in by far.

A lovely host too,would more than recommend this beautiful holiday home.Brilliant location and friendly locals too.

Another fabulous stay at the upstairs downstairs cottage in Snainton .

Great location spotlessly clean and owner Dan could not of been any nicer . I highly recommend this cottage .

This cottage was a real find.

I cannot believe how clean it is! It's just great, so comfortable Dan has thought of everything. We loved it, the location was excellent, within striking distance of most everything - coast, forest, scenic drives, views, really good fish & chips (next door), local Shop (all of two minutes walk) which was excellent e.g. my favourite wine at £3 less than a supermarket I use at home. On our first day they actually put some out the back for me. And such friendly people both there and in the village. Bus stop about 1 minute away either direction and if you are lucky you will pick up en-route some fresh produce, raspberries, green beans and blackcurrants being sold outside a house but be quick, they go fast! The cottage backs onto paddocks and we were very lucky to attend the Stables open event on Sunday, great fun, and we enjoyed seeing the foal each morning. Lovely garden facility and again Dan has thoughtfully provided rustic tables and chairs for guests. Neither of us are particularly cat lovers but the two resident cats had me eating out of their paws, hello Spikey and Norman. And as for Dan, well he's one of life's characters! Thanks Dan - your cottage is lovely!

Gorgeous area.

Not an ideal cottage for families with small children as stairs are quite steep and open to falls. Good for older ones but very low walls / extracted fan on oven - hit my head countless number of times. Gorgeous garden to rear of property though you need to keep checking for dog poo - had a few accidents in children’s footwear. Also falling piece of wood from Window which narrowly missed my daughters head. Apart from these few issues it was nice and comfy.

Everything was perfect, the cottage was spotless the garden at the back of the cottage was well tended.

The pub and shop was a walk away and close enough to drive to the coast

Loved this cottage, homely feel, well equipped and very clean.

Good location for exploring the area.

The cottage was exceptional.

It was very clean, cosy and well equipped. A bottle of wine and some milk were ready for us We were extremely impressed and will definitely be returning.

This is a brilliant property in a brilliant location and perfect for families relaxing.

Dan the owner is very polite and always on hand for any support or advice. This is our second visit to this property and we just love it. Great location to escape and enjoy a relaxing break. Fish and chip shop next door is outstanding and we visited the local golf centre which also provided foot golf which the kids just loved. We also visited Alphamere Swimming Pool in Scarborough, wow what an experience. The outdoor pool was just like having a hot bath!! Fantastic. We will certainly be visiting again. Thank You Sykes.

Outstanding fantastic cottage !

Located in a great base for walking the Yorkshire Coast and the North Yorkshire Moors Luxurious,spotlessly clean,well equipped and extremely comfortable. Fantastic attention to the little extras that really made us feel welcome. Regularly take 3-4 cottage holidays a year and Upstairs Downstairs by far one of the best A real credit to the owner Will definitely return

We loved this cottage it was perfect for all of us including the dog, we were very sad to leave and,will definitely be booking again.

It was perfect.

Had an amazing time there and Daniel was very friendly and helpful we want to go back and stay for longer we just loved every little bit!

Owner extremely welcoming and helpful.

Wonderful cottage.

Would highly recommend this cottage, spotless, done to a very high standard, great location.

Lovely Xmas touches!

The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very well equipped.

We were made very welcome and had a lovely week. Even had fantastic weather which is a bonus in October. Very highly recommended

The photos don't do this cottage justice, it is finished to an extremely high spec throughout and is incredibly comfortable.

Location is ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Coast and nearby attractions and the large enclosed garden is a real plus which makes this is a truly dog friendly property. Would highly recommend!

Beautiful, high standard all round

Receive a warm welcome as soon as we arrived.

Cottage was wonderful. Throughly enjoyed our stay!