Orchard Cottage

First thought was not to give a review, in case I wanted to go again and not be able to book because my review caused a rush of bookings .

1 The property was very good. 2 The owners were friendly and helpful. 3 The views were fantastic 4 Sea views 5 You can walk to the beach (quite a bit of a steep hill) 6 You can walk from this beach to Robin Hoods Bay if the tide is right, if not there's a hill track . - It's got some roads like Cornwall, narrow with some passing places. But managed to get past without scratching the car. We had a very quiet and peaceful holiday .Thank you.

Well maintained and equipped.

Some storage draws in the bedrooms would be of benefit. Great location for walking with various routes from the door.

This was the perfect cottage for our family holiday.

The cottage is well equipped, comfortable and in a great location with lovely views.

A very very nice cottage.

Excellent location near Whitby and Scarborough. We had a great time.

We had a lovely week in this beautiful cottage.

Amazing views from all angles. The property was super clean and well kept. The only down side was the stairs are very steep, which is clearly pointed out in the listing, however the safety features installed made it much easier to use the stairs. The cottage is a short walk down to Boggle Hole and have a lovely coffee and a bite to eat. If the tide is out you can walk around to Robin Hoods Bay, but check the tide times from the leaflet In the cottage before you venture out. I would highly recommend this lovely little cottage.

We had a lovely stay at this warm, comfortable, clean cottage.

It's in a perfect spot for exploring the North York Moors. Parking is easy (right next to the cottage) and we had everything we needed - including a well-equipped laundry room. The property and grounds are beautifully maintained, and the owners are friendly and welcoming. A couple of issues (completely beyond their control) were dealt with brilliantly. We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend Orchard Cottage.

A beautiful cottage with lovely panoramic views of both the countryside and the sea.

A great location for a relaxing holiday.

We had a fantastic holiday.

The cottage was excellent and in a perfect spot. The owners were very friendly and greeted us upon arrival and checked in before we left which was lovely. The cottage has everything you need for your holiday and in an ideal spot for visiting lots of places along the coast either by car or walking. We would definitely book this cottage again next time we are in North Yorkshire.

A beautiful cottage.

Has everything you need for a perfect holiday.

Lovely, well equipped cottage in quiet location.

View to Ravenscar from the patio & walks right from the door. Helpful & informative owner who kept us up to date with information following the Moors fires.

The cottage was very well equipped and maintained to a high standard.

Lots of unexpected extras like tea bags and dishwasher tabs. We had an excellent stay. Only negative comments would be that sofas were not particularly comfortable and that it was inconvenient having a downstairs toilet.

The property and location is superb, Thank you very much for a great holiday and we will definitely be back!

Kind regards, Dean

Wer really like Orchard Cottage.

It was our fourth visit there and definitely not our last one. Nealia is a fantastic host. The garden, the views and the cottage are lovely. Will be back as soon as possible.

The cottage was lovely and cosy and the kitchen was well equipped.

We didn't find the stairs a problem. The cottage was in a perfect location, 5 minute walk to Boggle Hole and walks on the doorstep. Was really happy with our stay and were very lucky with the weather.

Such a lovely cottage, quiet, clean, comfortabele and with plenty of space in and around the house.

It has been rented out for many years but there is absolutely no tired kitchen, beds or bathroom as the owners keep all rooms updated/renovated. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to enjoy the coastal walks, the moor walks, be within 20 minutes of a decent supermarket, and coming home to a home away from home.

Lovely cottage in idyllic surroundings.

This was the second time we had stayed here and again it did not disappoint.

Property was clean and comfortable, nice to see the sofas had been updated. Kitchen well equipped and the oven was spotless. Lovely place to stay, quiet, close to the beach and lots of lovely walks on the doorstep.

This was a lovely place to stay and met all our expectations.

We really enjoyed our stay with everything we could need. We are a pair of active 70 yr olds and had no problem with the stairs or the steep access to the shore, which we walked to every day. Highly recommend.

The property was in the right location the was all you wanted for a self catering holiday, kitchen was well stocked with all untesals that you need and the dishwasher was a lovely addition, good WiFi, plenty of room for the two of us, the stairs were steep and needed to be careful when going up and down, bathroom with walking shower was great, only one issue was the bed eas quite soft and the sofa had a slight smell of oldness but we was happy with our stay

Clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage on the edge of the farm giving views across to Ravenscarr, countryside and some areas of coastline.

Good parking and use of patio and lawn area.

This is the second time we've visited Orchard Cottage, we love the location close to the beach and far enough away from Robin Hood's Bay to feel secluded yet close enough to get a pint of milk, watch live music at the church and enjoy the rest of the town.

The new refurbishment was spot on, feels much bigger now and the view of the hills from the kitchen makes a huge difference. Our boys, being two years older this time, also made more use of the tennis court and garden.

Our 3rd stay at Orchard Cottage.

Peaceful and restful, lovely views, central to places of interest. Easy reach of shops.

A lovely property in a beautiful location.

Just be mindful of the stairs, especially during the night if you need to use the bathroom! We've stayed here twice and will be back. Thankyou

An excellent cosy and comfortable cottage, with everything provided for a great stay.

It’s in a beautiful peaceful setting with no through traffic, and far reaching views towards the sea and Ravenscar. There’s easy access to Boggle Hole and the Cleveland Way footpaths along the cliffs. We cycled the Cinder Path south towards Scarborough and North to Whitby and there was a cycle store next to the cottage. The garden is spacious with a lovely sitting area. The owners were most welcoming and helpful.

Beds comfortable.

Clean, spacious downstairs. Nice shower. We used both the tennis court and bike sheds. Lovely view out window.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orchard Cottage.

We particularly liked its peaceful location and quick access to the beach at Boggle Hole. The cottage felt cosy and the heating was responsive. The kitchen is very well equipped and the quartz work surfaces are a touch of luxury. The bathroom is nicely fitted and has a powerful shower, albeit with restricted headroom. The comfortable beds are fitted with quality bed linen. One suggestion for improvement would be to replace the uncomfortable sofa; we improvised by using cushions from the other sofa to increase the padding. We enjoyed sitting at the kitchen window watching many species of birds using the thoughtfully positioned feeder, and especially appreciated visits from a great spotted woodpecker. We also liked sitting on the patio when it was sunny. We highly recommend Orchard Cottage, but do take note of the description of the stairs. A week goes by so quickly and it was all too soon that we had to leave.

Lovely cottage in a spectacular location.

We’ve booked again for July!

Lovely cottage,beautiful views.

Just what is needed for a relaxing week away

This cottage does not come up to standard for two reasons, the stairs are a joke and should not be allowed to be used they are total unsafe for anyone to use .

The bedrooms have been shoved in a loft area so you constantly banging your head.hope these issues are addressed has the location is lovely

Amazing cottage!

Stunning views, great facilities and felt like home from home. We enjoyed it so much, we booked for next year too!

Great holiday despite the weather, cottage is in a beautiful location with views of the sea and countrieside from most of the windows.

Great walks almost from the doorstep, we rarely went out in the car. The location is away from all traffic, the only sounds are from birds, sheep, cows and the occasional tractor so great for relaxing. The only negatives are no local shops, steep stairs which are only suitable for the agile, ceilings in the bathroom and bedroom are quite low so need care if you are tall, and for us coffee addicts, no caffatiere!

2nd visit to Orchard Cottage lovely stay very peaceful area, great walks to Ravenscar and Robin Hoods Bay.

We really enjoyed our stay in Orchard Cottage.

The location was great - very peaceful, beautiful views, relatively easy walk to Robin Hood’s Bay and the beach, and a short drive to the main road. Our children enjoyed staying on a working farm and being near the cows and sheep, the tennis court was an added bonus. The beds were also very comfortable. We had to turn the heating down as it was very warm upstairs. It was nice chatting to the owner when she popped round to arrange for someone to fix the bathroom window. If we plan a trip to this part of the country we will definitely look to return here.

Picture postcard views from every window.

We stayed at South House Farm last year in another stunning barn conversion but chose Orchard Cottage this year because of its private patio and garden with wonderful rural and sea views, and wasn't disappointed. It has a brand new kitchen and shower and is immaculately clean as was Mill House last year. The only negative is the stairs, which are steep and the treads are very narrow which wouldn't be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The owners are lovely, and there if you need them. The perfect location to relax and unwind and extremely suitable for those who like to walk. There is a regular bus service available to Scarborough and Whitby from the village of Fylingthorpe, which is about a 30 minute walk from the property. We had a very enjoyable week and didn't want to leave. We'll be back!!

Our second visit, this year, to this wonderful location.

Situated close to the coast with lovely views of both sea and countryside. Well equipped cottage with a good heating system. Headroom upstairs is challenging, due to this being a repurposed farm building, but you adjust to it. Well located between Robin Hood's Bay and Ravenscar. Both easily walkable, but be aware there are steep inclines. Walking poles are recommended. Also check the tide tables (provided at the cottage) if using the beach. Whitby is a 20 minute drive. Access roads very narrow, so approach with care. If you are looking for a peaceful spot to unwind, this is it.

A delightful, modern, relaxed & comfortable farm cottage with parking for 2 cars in a quiet, rural setting which is steeped in local history, from smuggling & early Alum production to Ravenscar - the town that never was!

Walking access to picturesque Robin Hoods Bay is provided via the beach (at low tide), or the Cleveland Way footpath when the tide is too high. We first stayed at Orchard Cottage in July 2005, as a result of which we've made it our base for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors & coastline ever since. So many wonderful memories of our holidays syaying at Orchard Cottage, & hopefully many more yet to come in the years ahead.

It is our second stay at Orchard Cottage.

It is clean and comfortable.

South House farm is one of our favourite places in the world.

Beautiful location. Lovely, clean, unpretentious accommodation. Good facilities. Lovely owner. The stairs at Orchard Cottage were a bit of a challenge but there was more than fair warning in the cottage description. We love the accommodation at South House farm. We hope to stay there again sometime soon.

Lovely cottage, nice views and nice location at Boggle Hole.

It's nice for a get a away from it all holiday. It would not be suitable for people with mobility problems due to the stairs . It is very hilly so good for walking but you would need to be reasonably fit. Although this is a very nice place to stay I would not book with Sykes again as their customer service is disgraceful.

We spent last week here and it was lovely, so peaceful and the weather was a bonus.

We enjoyed our stay very much and overall the property was perfect but the staircase was a problem and felt unsafe.

It is on this basis that I would not recommend this property in future.

Orchard Cottage was a lovely place to be, surrounded by fields, nice walks, easy access to costal towns.

The cottage was clean had very comfortable beds the owners were very nice and helpful. We will return soon.

We enjoyed our stay in the cottage.

We consider the following need to be improved : 1. More coat hooks in the bathroom with a suitable hook near the window for hanging a towel for when exiting the shower. A stool or chair to put clothes on, we moved a dining chair into the bathroom for this. The shower fitting does not stay in place but drops down so has to be hand held and then try squeezing soap out of the bottle with one hand, very difficult, 2. Coat hooks in the Bedrooms. 3, The small basins waste pipes gurgle and plop which become very irksome. 4. Lighting in the Kitchen casts shadows over the worktops when preparing food. 5. The Microwave is located in an awkward position and should be raised above the worktop so the door can swing over a plate or utensils in front of it. 6. The dining table was just large enough for 2 and would be inadequate for 4. Some of us like to read whilst having breakfast so more space on the table is essential. Some of the kitchen knives need replacing. handles falling apart and wouldn't cut hot butter!

Orchard Cottage is very spacious and very well equipped.

The outside photo on the website gives the impression that the cottage is much smaller; perhaps a better one would be one showing more of the patio area and part of the garden. The location is superb and for tennis fans there is access to an impressive and well-maintained court. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our stay and strongly recommend Orchard Cottage, especially to those seeking a quiet location yet with access to local amenities.

Property exactly as described.

Probably the best equipped cottage that we have ever rented Location is outstanding. An ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle.

A comfortable cottage in a great location.

Fantastic views and walking in the area.

The cottage was advertised as being in Robin Hoods Bay which is not exactly correct as it is a 20 minute walk along the beach at low tide or a longer much more strenuous walk on the cliff tops.

to get there To drive it’s 2.7 mile to the main road and then about another 3 miles to the village or there is a shorter more winding route through Fylingthorpe We have no mobility problems so we were ok but anyone who has would find the stairs to the bedrooms very difficulty and a little scary. That said the accommodation was spotless and contained everything we required for the week including excellent internet access. We were very pleased with it.

Lovely cosy clean cottage.

will definitely be back couldn't believe we were sat out in the garden in January.Thank you for a lovely relaxing holiday x

The cottage was fantastic, very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

Location to die for and even in November we sat out on the patio every evening. Will definitely be back for more.

We had a brilliant week staying in Orchard Cottage.

Perfect for family breaks so close to the beach. Enjoyed walks down to Boggle Hole and Robin Hoods Bay. Beautiful setting. Also a perfect base for exploring North Yorkshire. The cottage is clean, comfortable and spacious. Set amongst the fields we enjoyed saying good morning and good night to the cows and sheep every day. Breakfast on the patio overlooking the sea was brilliant. Narrow country lanes are a bit nerve wracking to drive down if you're not used to it, but all part of the experience!

Cottage is in a quiet location in the heart of Fyingdsle area.

Close to the boggle hole beach and Robin hoods bay. The walking around there is great but everywhere is very steep and hilly so be warned effort is required to get the most out of this place. Many areas are can be reached by car . I would recommend this cottage for those who like quiet and wildlife too. I would definitely return.

We had a two week stay at the cottage as a family of four, a three year old and 6 month old.

The cottage was very clean and well kept. The stairs a little steep but there is a fitted stair gate at the top, bonus! The location is fantastic the tennis court is well worth a visit, there is a small amount of equipment there. The sea view is stunning! The bed is one of the comfiest we have stayed in! The beach is a short week although there is a big hill to walk back up, there was even a tide timetable in the cottage which was very useful! Overall a great stay and good value for money.

Our 6th time at these cottages and it was as lovely as ever.

We enjoyed using the tennis court and had some long was on the beach. Looking forward to returning next year.

This is our second time at South Farm, this time in a different cottage.

We love its remoteness, the walks, the beach and the comfiness/warmth of the houses...and of course the views!

Maybe to emphasis that there is a ladder to bedrooms which would not be suitable for some people, especially as bathroom is downstairs.

Owner has strategically placed hand rails, but it could be difficult for some.

This was our fourth stay at the properties at South House farm, we love staying here due to the stunning, peaceful setting of the cottages and the short walk to the beach at Boggle Hole.

Hand soap, cleaning equipment, towels and tea towels which was lovely, along with a few kitchen staples such as salt, pepper and tea bags. The property was clean on arrival although I didn't give full marks for this as the deep cleaning didn't seem to extend to the inside of the kitchen cupboards, which I wiped out myself before putting our food in. But overall a lovely stay and I would go back.

Nice surprise to discover cottage was only about 200 yards from the sea!

The cottage was very comfortable and there was everything we needed.

The area was wonderful with easy access to all major attractions. We absolutely loved the beach between Robin Hood's Bay and Ravenscar.

Our fifth time at these cottages, as wonderful as ever.

Lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location. Will be back next year.

This is a lovely location.

Perfect for walking. The cottage was lovely in many ways and very clean. The stairs are a bit on the steep side and the beds were a bit lumpy and seemed to be on a slope. We would still choose to go back here as otherwise everything was perfect for us.

A perfect get away from it all cottage in a beautiful location.

We really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was lovely in an amazing location. It was well equipped and comfortable and everything worked well including a very efficient central heating system The only drawback was that it was at the end of a three mile single track road which made it rather 'hairy'. at times. The walk along the beach or clifftop to Robin Hood's Bay became a regular excursion for us. The whole area is very peaceful and tranquil and on a number of occasion we had breakfast on the patio taking in the amazing views. One very minor issue was the appearance of bat or mouse droppings in the kitchen area. The cottage is located in a very rural area so perhaps some evidence of 'wildlife' is to be expected and the owners did their best to resolve the issue.