Title: Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly ## Photo gallery for Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly ![Exterior - Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026300/34026221/2d1e97d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026300/34026221/872464f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026300/34026221/8e091ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026300/34026221/a3625f45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026300/34026221/ec3c896d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the North Yorkshire Moors, Meadowbeck offers charming cottages with original features and cozy furnishings. Retaining a warm welcome, you can unwind on your patio or explore the beautiful countryside views. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms807 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly Meadowbeck offers 3 self catering holiday cottages - converted 11 years ago from an agricultural barn dating back to 1760\. Charming cottages in a peaceful location with wonderful views - see many guests returning and recommending us to friends & family. Retaining many original features, providing light & bright accommodation. Cozy furnishings, maintained to a high standard, provide a warm welcome, which you will enjoy returning to after exploring this beautiful part of the country. COWSLIP COTTAGE - provides a comfortable stay for 2 to 3 guests with - UPSTAIRS - a double bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom with both bath and separate shower DOWNSTAIRS - Living area with sofa, 2 armchairs and french doors to patio, Dining Kitchen, Downstairs WC. Parking is free & directly outside of the cottage. Electric Vehicle Charger available for guests use - fees apply. Ideally located just off the A171 in the North Yorkshire Moors - great for country walks & visiting the villages & coast all year round. Wake up to wonderful sea & countryside views, enjoy breakfast on your patio in the summer months & our underfloor heating system provides cozy nights in during the winter. We have some fantastic dark skies, perfect for star gazing and an abundance of wildlife - the sun rising and setting is pretty amazing too. The scenery is stunning whatever the season & can be enjoyed by couples, families, walkers & cyclists all year round. Opposite the cottages is a barn, where guests can have fun in our games room with comfortable seating, TV and full of memorabilia. Pool table, Bar Football, Darts Board, Gaming Table (Space Invaders etc) - all have 50p slots. Pets are welcome in Cowslip Cottage, strictly by prior arrangement - Max 2 pets - £20 fee per pet. We do request that pets remain downstairs and are not allowed on the furniture. Groups can consider booking all 3 cottages - which in total sleep 11, whilst offering guests privacy in their own family unit. At Meadowbeck our 3 Shepherds Hut which each sleep 2 offer something a little different - please see our website for details. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bulk dispensers for toiletries - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 807 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34780000/34777100/34777069/2d422c85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly Whitby - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=34777069&PinnedHotelID=34777069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=34026221&PinnedHotelID=34026221&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=34026221,34777069) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pets welcome by prior arrangement only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Maximum of 11 guests in 3 cottages (4+4+3) ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11 Note from host: Maximum of 11 guests in 3 cottages (4+4+3) This property uses solar energy Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the neighborhood Located in Whitby, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Robin Hood's Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include alpamare and North Bay Railway. Traveling with kids? Consider Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, or check out an event or a game at Towbar Express Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Whitby travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Whitby.dx182692) [View more Vacation Homes in Whitby](https://www.expedia.com/Whitby-Private-Vacation-Homes.d182692-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.39514%2C-0.56851&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=m9xJBvldzbcEigfphGN2YIeQJH8=) Whitby, England ### What's nearby - ![Bleak but beautiful moorland approaching the lion inn at Blakey ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141823/d683438c-af99-4db4-8c78-ae47ba2dfc33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North York Moors National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Robin Hood\'s Bay Beach featuring general coastal views, a house and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088235/5be4cddf-440b-4ee5-bd8a-ad179b7a6a9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Robin Hood's Bay Beach 9 min drive \- 6.5 miles - ![Whitby Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282415/d7f69035-126a-4892-8469-9995bf5ac0c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Harbour 13 min drive \- 10.2 miles - ![Whitby Abbey showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079267/9cbe7ec9-18bf-4272-87a4-45f5eb818f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Abbey 14 min drive \- 9.8 miles - ![Whitby Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282413/e2af380c-1ff4-4f1f-b297-03f935a5186b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Whitby Beach 14 min drive \- 10.0 miles ### Getting around - Ruswarp Station 12 min drive ### Restaurants - The Laurel Inn 8 min drive - Brambles Bistro 8 min drive - Ravenscar Tea Rooms 13 min drive - Fish Box 8 min drive - The Bay Hotel 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly? ### What time is check-out at Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly? ### Where is Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy self catering cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew C. Dec 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very comfortable and well appointed property, with very friendly proprietors. ##### Andrew C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Barbara Bray Excellent accommodation Excellent service very nice helpful people ##### David B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine D. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent all round The cottage is lovely, warm, comfortable and everything you need. Located outside Whitby off the Scarborough road easily accessible to local areas including Robin Hoods bay and Whitby using the buses. Many walks from the cottage too. Need a set of walking boots if the weather is wet. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Christine D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne B. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage with lovely views Cowslip cottage is the perfect size for two people and the views to the sea are lovely with goats and donkeys for entertainment. The cottage is cosy and comfortable with all the kitchen bits needed and a handy bottle of milk on arrival. Even more helpful is the EV charging port. Really good location for exploring Whitby, Robin Hood’s Bay and other local places. Very nice holiday overall! ##### Joanne B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan C. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage with sea views nr. Robin Hoods Bay Perfect location to visit sites all around e.g. Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, Filey, Staithes, The Cleveland Way, etc. Lots of really good info in welcome pack, especially footpath walk to Boggle Hole beach. Milk, tea, coffee and cake on arrival. Superb views of the countryside and sea. Goats, sheep, chickens and 2 very friendly dogs. Owners very welcoming and helpful. Cottage warm, cosy and very well decorated with everything you need. Good parking. Pub and bus stops at the top of the lane. Excellent! ##### Jan C. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shuan H. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whitby Walking and Fox terriers Very relaxing. ##### Shuan H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 11, 2014 #### Excellent Friendly, helpful couple. Cosy comfortable cottage ideally situated to explore Coast and Countryside. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee B. Apr 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Not enough stars available so 5 will have to do. Lovely cottage in an amazing part of the world. Thank you Graham and Lisa, that was one of the best holidays for a long time. ##### Lee B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David C. May 3, 2019 #### Fantastic cottage with everything that we required. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the cottage was a great base to explore the surrounding area. The owners were very helpful and made us feel welcome. My daughter particularly loved the games room and there was great fields within 2 mins walk for the dog. We would strongly recommend this cottage to anyone who was thinking about staying in this location. ##### David C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire W. Nov 13, 2018 #### Wonderful Place Super cottage in a lovely place. Really nice welcome. Bus stop with bus to either Whitby or Scarborough just at the top of the lane. Funny donkey alarm in the morning which wakes you up with a smile and a walk to Robin Hoods Bay if you fancy some exercise. 100% recommended. ##### Claire W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. Nov 5, 2018 #### A beautiful cottage Cowslip is a truly lovely cottage , beautifully furnished and so tastefully done , manages to be both luxurious yet cosy and comfy. Fabulous location , delightful hosts. I honestly cannot find any negatives about it ; nicest cottage we have stayed in. ##### Melissa P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie M. Aug 5, 2018 #### Beautiful. This property is stylish and comfortable in a gorgeous location with stunning views. You can spend the day exploring the picturesque area or having fun on one of the local beaches and come back to relax at the cottage with everything you need for a great holiday. We also enjoyed both the wildlife and domesticated animals at Meadowbeck with a special mention to the lovely donkeys Willow and Bracken! We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to friends and family. ##### Julie M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica Hawkins Oct 27, 2017 #### We had a fabulous time Cowslip cottage is a real gem, cosy and with amazing views. ##### Veronica Hawkins Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen W. Aug 16, 2017 #### Cowslip Cottage is beautifully situated with lovely views of the countryside and sea. Beautifully appointed, cosy, everything we needed. Lisa and Graham very helpful and accommodating. Immaculately clean, tastefully decorated. Lovely personal touches (homemade biscuits, Yorkshire fruit loaf). Lots of helpful information. ##### Helen W. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert P H. May 13, 2017 #### Clean, brand new, well equipped kitchen, quite location. Quiet, modern, tucked away from traffic , yet well located for day trips north and south. TV wi -fi for early morning and late evening carch up with world events and family/friends. Lisa has a nicetouch for interior decor. ##### Robert P H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey F. Feb 5, 2017 #### Very nicely renovated property. Homely, warm, nicely decorated with original features. Everything you need provided in a fabulous little cottage. Very friendly and helpful owners. The property is perfectly positioned to access Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and surrounding area and you can see the sea from the cottage windows! We would definitely go back. ##### Tracey F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth K. Dec 28, 2016 #### Perfect in every way! The holiday was just right from the point of booking, to our departure. The owners could not have done more to welcome us and arrange all we needed. We had some great days out and a lovely walk down to the sea from the cottage. We should have stayed longer!!! ##### Ruth K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### paul whelan Sep 13, 2016 #### Lovely cottage great views Had a great holiday staying in cowslip,spotless,everything you needed .great location,a little piece of heaven.Hopefully will be back. ##### paul whelan Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura T. May 27, 2016 #### Great little getaway The cottages are beautifully presented, spotless and have gorgeous views down to the sea. Everything you could need in a home from home is provided, down to tea towels and dishwasher tablets. Just a short drive or walk down to Robins Hood Bay and a few more miles from Whitby they are in a great location. We loved popping up to the local pub The Flask in the evening and even won the pub quiz! Great 3 nights away, we thoroughly enjoyed it! ##### Laura T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa G. May 2, 2016 #### Beautiful cottage. Will definitely be back. We stayed in the 2 bedroom Cowslip cottage for a week just after Easter. The cottage was beautiful. Spotlessly clean and stylishly decorated. The views from the patio are fabulous with the sea in the distance and a field where the owners donkeys roam during the day. They have a large games room opposite to the cottages with an honesty bar, pool table, darts, chess and more which was great to pop over to for an hour after we had been out. We definitely felt like we were coming 'home' at the end of each day. The location is perfect, 10 minutes in car from Scarborough, 10 minutes in car from Whitby and nicely located for Pickering and Helmsley. There is no doubt that we will definitely be booking to stay there again. ##### Lisa G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. Apr 17, 2016 #### Ideal location for exploring Robin Hood Bay Excellent accommodation. This is a barn renovation which has been done to a very high standard. We (David, Lorraine and Ying Ling the Siamese cat) felt this was a home from home. The welcome and customer service from Graham and Lisa was exceptional. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives - provided their holiday dates don't clash with ours! ##### David B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma H. Feb 21, 2016 #### Lovely weekend! We had a lovely weekend away by the sea, plenty of walks on the beach and back to a lovely cosy cottage after! Loved our stay and would definatly come back, however for a week next time! 😊 ##### Emma H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ann C. Feb 12, 2016 #### Fantastic property. Warm and cosy. Lovely views and well situated for Whitby and Scarborough. Went to relax but to much to see. My friends are planning a trip here soon. ##### Ann C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann W., Northwood, Middlesex Sep 19, 2015 #### Short break The cottage was in a great location; lovely and clean with everything we needed. Lisa and Graham were really welcoming. Great views and lovely walks, and the food at The Flask Inn was very good. We would definitely recommend it and have every intention of visiting again. ##### Ann W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. Sep 3, 2015 #### So sad to leave We haven't been so sad to leave a holiday home for a long time. We stayed in Cowslip cottage with our dog. It was perfect for us - cosy, comfortable, with many original features of the original barn. It felt so peaceful sitting on the patio garden watching the birds with the sea view in the background. Those donkeys were a joy to watch - never seen such happy donkeys before! It's well situated for access to a main road too, and so close to Robin Hood's Bay. The games room is a fun addition. I have already recomended it to a few of my friends. Lisa and Graham were always helpful and friendly, whilst respecting our privacy. Thank you Lisa and Graham for a lovely stay. ##### Sarah P.