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Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 494.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Whitby Iburndale
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cottage sleeping four

THE PRICE QUOTED FOR SHORT BREAKS FOR TWO PEOPLE ASSUMES THAT YOU ARE A COUPLE SLEEPING IN ONE BEDROOM. SHOULD TWO PEOPLE WANT A BEDROOM EACH THEN THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF £15 A NIGHT FOR THE SECOND PERSON TO USE THE SECOND BEDROOM MEANING THAT THERE IS SINGLE OCCUPANCY IN EACH ROOM.

Drake Cottage: Beautiful luxury stone cottage with south facing garden. there is a large luxury bathroom, the type found in a 5 star hotel. It has a beautiful sink on legs, freestanding soaking tub and large shower cubicle with large raindrop shower head. The sitting room has a log fire, internet access, large flat screen TV and DVD player.

General: Central heating upstairs, downstairs under floor heating. Wi-Fi.

Standard: Kettle, toaster, iron, hairdryer, microwave and coffee pod maker.

Utilities: Washing machine, cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.

Furniture: King-size beds -1, three foot single beds - 2, dining seating for 4, lounge seating for 4.

Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, sitting room, cloakroom on
landing.

Other: Quality linen and towels provided.

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedroom cottage.

Outdoors: Own private garden, outdoor seating for 4 and large fenced guest garden
Private secure car park with lighting.



Luxury retreat cottages at Cliff House Farm (no longer a working farm) with secure private car park, situated in fantastic location 0.5 miles from Sleights in the little hamlet of Iburndale within The North York Moors National Park. Consisting of 3 luxury stone cottages and owners farmhouse set around a sunny courtyard . Children aged 12 and over are welcome. Sleights is ideal for both a coastal and country holiday, situated just four miles from the picturesque Yorkshire coastline. It is also on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors with its rugged landscape. Though quiet, Sleights boasts a fish and chip shop, Radfords renowned local butchers/deli selling quality meats and Bothams Bakers. There is also a Spar grocery shop with a comprehensive off-licence open from 7.00am to 10.00pm daily. A Post Office is located within the Spar shop. There is public transport to the picturesque town of Whitby with cobbled streets and many eateries including The Magpie which was featured by Rick Stein. There are also a number of trendy bars/bistros for your culinary delight. The Abbey is quite theatrical overlooking the town and can be reached by climbing the famous 199 steps. We offer luxury accommodation for guests who would like a peaceful setting in beautiful surroundings. The cottages offered are quaint but not twee and are appointed to a very high standard, two with bespoke cabinet made kitchens in Farrow and Ball colours. The setting is ideal for a relaxing holiday but is very close to local beaches and visitor attractions. We are happy to advise on walks or restaurants. Each cottage has a beautiful fireplace with a log burning stove for those romantic nights. They are very well equipped with quality crockery and glassware. I am happy to provide things like a slow cooker for anyone who would like to use one.T here is a Webber BBQ available for your use. There are also deckchairs available and loungers and parasols for the summertime. There are candle lanterns and outdoor oil torches should you need them. This area is looking over the national park, where there is a gate to a beautiful circular walk taking around 2 hours. Various lawn games - Jenga, connect 4 and lawn boules. It is our aim to make sure you will have a holiday making great memories . All cottages are renovated to a very high standard, even the external doors are insulated. They are very warm and cosy in winter, unlike some old cottages. They each have high spec bathrooms with good size shower cubicles and large raindrop shower heads and the towels and bed linen are of high quality, along with the beds to guarantee a good nights sleep. Drake Cottage, being the larger cottage has a very spacious luxury 5 star bathroom with large soaking tub where you can relax with a glass of wine and a candle lit lantern to ease those tired muscles after a hard days walking along with large luxury walk in raindrop shower. The gardens are south facing with views of the National Park hills with grazing cows. There is quality outdoor rattan garden furniture at each cottage for comfortably dining al fresco or partaking of breakfast, or just enjoying a coffee or a glass of wine after a busy day. All cottages have their own doggy safe garden. A waist high doggy shower with a warm water is available for all doggies. The Coach House has comfy rattan seating in the sunny courtyard garden. We have known people to go home with a tan in March! As we only take children of 12 years and over the environment is very calming and two people have told us that they have not had to take sleeping tablets during their stay with us. People have commented that when you are in our little haven it feels like it is giving you a big comforting hug, but you can judge that for yourself! That is one of the things that we noticed when we bought the property but it is nice that other people have felt it too. We opened in 2014 and have many guests returning again and again.

OUR GUEST BOOK
"Luxury high quality accommodation, the best bathroom we have ever had, including hotels. Bothams the bakers shop in Sleights is the best. Wonderful to get up each morning and see the horses in the field. Thank you Rob and Julie"

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay yet again.... we love coming over to stay, this is our third time and we will be back again. We always go home refreshed and relaxed and it's just the perfect tonic for my recovery from my illness, see you soon".

" Thank you Julie and Robert for fantastic cottage. Everything we hoped for and more. Really lovely place, thoroughly enjoyed the area and hope to make a return visit sometime. Neo our dog loved the walks but wasn't too keen on the dog bath outside ( which we thought was brilliant)"

"We have had a lovely stay in your most beautiful cottage. It's definitely the best place we have stayed with our dogs. Your attention to detail is fabulous. We have explored the countryside and coast and have worn the dogs out on a daily basis ( particularly loved Sandsend beach (as you can park for one hour for 20p) Homeward bound now to start the diet! Wishing you much success and we will certainly recommend Cliff Farm. Hope to be back one day soon"

"Totally agree with all the great comments about Mr Ralph's cottage: brilliant, very relaxing and a great location. Sandsend excellent. We've had a lovely time, looking forward to booking again"

"A lovely week at Mr Ralphs cottage, perfect location and as echoed by other guests, the best we have ever stayed in, home and abroad. It has been great to re-visit N Yorkshire after at least 20 years plus, and get to see all the lovely sights and beaches again. Many thanks to Robert and Julie and hope that they continue to build on the success of the cottages. The wine on arrival most welcome"

" A lovely cottage, filled with quality furnishings and fittings, it was a pleasure coming back each evening after an exhausting but highly enjoyable trip out. Location is stunning with so many interesting beautiful places to visit nearby. We made good use of the guide book provided. We shall be back next year without a doubt"

" Thank you so much for a fantastic stay in The Coach House Cottage. Your cottage is so warm, welcoming and delightful. We have loved every minute of our visit. Thank you Julie and Rob for being so friendly and helpful. You are very lucky people to live in such a beautiful setting. We would not hesitate to recommend to our family and friends"

"We have stayed in so many luxury cottages and yours is up there with the best. Robert and Julie are fantastic hosts, their taste is impeccable and we are so impressed by their attention to detail. the level of comfort and luxury which they provide is amazing. We've had a great time choosing from their extensive range of CD's, so many we could not get through them all. Oh well, as if we needed an excuse , we'll just have to come back to listen to some more!! Thank you so much"

" The Coach House, what a beautiful place, 3 nights were just not long enough, everything finished to such a high standard by Robert and Julie. Must return and maybe try out Mr Ralphs cottage. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay to celebrate Kenny's 60th Birthday, then on to another barn conversion to meet up with family, hope it's half as good as this one and we'll be satisfied. Thank you both"

We are so very proud of our reviews. This is but just a very small example of our amazing reviews left for us by our amazing guests.
Thanks to all who have stayed it has been an absolute pleasure.

Property manager

Julie Milnes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Aged 11 years and over
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Medium sized dogs aged 2 yrs and over are welcome.
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural area. Whitby Abbey is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting.
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Whitby Iburndale

What's nearby

  • Whitby Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Whitby Beach - 12 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Sleights Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Waiting Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Falling Foss Tea Garden - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cottage sleeping four pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage sleeping four?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage sleeping four?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage sleeping four located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from North York Moors National Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Falling Foss Waterfall. The Geall Gallery and Pannett Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Sleights Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in village close to Whitby

Beautifully kept cottage with everything you need. Close to the coast for day trips, and a lovely oasis of calm to return to after a day exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

A fantastic place to stay... Julie and Robert are wonderful hosts...The cottage we stayed in was well appointed and super clean with secure parking outside the holiday cottages... everything you could want for a relaxing stay... we'll definitely be booking again...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Lovely cottage in tranquil surroundings. It was well furnished with a luxury bathroom and a comfortable bed. Beautiful area close to a stunning coastline. Would definitely return and recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drake cottage

We booked Drake cottage to stay as we got married in whitby It made our wedding weekend perfect The cottage is clean and well presented We loved our stay there and already booked it again for our first wedding anniversary next year The area is quiet and peacful ideal for relaxing We would definitely recommend to family and friends Julie and Robert are great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Drake cottage

Had a lovely 5 night stay. Cottage was perfect with everything you needed. Julie and Robert were very accommodating. Would def recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drakes cottage

Lovely cottage nice and warm with underfloor heating,very well equipped, everything you could wish for.Central to the coastal resorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First class accommodation

Julie and Robert’s holiday accommodation is first class. Spectacularly clean, tastefully remodeled and furnished. The kitchen is well equipped, and there are tea bags and washing up liquid. The main bathroom is luxurious. Scenic location, pretty courtyard and property. Hosts were gracious enough to allow early entry for an 85 year old traveling companion. If you are an American and expecting personal care products such as hand soap, body wash and shampoo, tissues/kleenix or face cloths customarily provided by US VRBO establishments…you’ll be a bit disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely long weekend

Lovely property in a great location for Whitby and the surrounding area. Good communication with owner, property was perfect for 2 of us for a long weekend with our 2 chihuahuas. Welcoming bottle of wine but no tea bags so we had to pop out to get some as I assumed they would be provided. Bed was extremely comfortable and the bath was lovely to relax in after a day out walking. Great to have a log burner and the dogs loved lying in front of it in the evenings. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

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Hidden treasure

Well we had an amazing week here at Whitby beautiful surroundings, the cottage had everything you could ask for, it’s within driving distance to all amenities the owners Robert & Julie were very hospitable and recommended lots of local areas to explore just a word of warning if your taking a van or larger vehicle the entrance to cliff farm is small and a challenge …
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Lovely renovated farm cottages

We had a lovely time staying in The Coach House. Beautifully renovated and furnished, with an excellent kitchen. The weather was particularly chilly when we were there, but the cottage was always warm and cosy. We ate out a few times and made a few simple meals in the cottage - as well as a cooked breakfast each day (well, we were on holiday!), everything we needed was provided plus essentials like washing-up liquid and dishwasher tablets. It was nice having armchairs in the kitchen diner as our old dog can’t climb stairs anymore so we mostly stayed downstairs with her (note - the sitting room with leather sofa and TV is upstairs). We slept well, the bed was really comfortable with feather pillows and a cozy duvet. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Lovely cottage, very clean and well equipped, and quiet location but close to Whitby. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Val H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a perfect location

What a find. A beautiful and well appointed cottage. Extremely clean throughout and gorgeous decor. Comfortable sofas and beds. All the little things were taken care of - toilet rolls, hand soap, dishwasher tablets, bin liners, food bags. A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (my favourite) was left for us. Welcoming and helpful owners. They really couldn’t do enough for us. We will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Excellent property in good location. Walks from the door, pub near by, great chippy nearby too. Cottage lovely and clean, everything there for a great holiday. Owners live on site and were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

E-J C.

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Really lovely cottage , great walks from the door

Overall had a great experience , very clean .Sauna was great but they could do with a shower , even if it’s outside - would be a great addition .Alas the dishwasher was not working :( an improvement would have been to offer some recompense-. .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend away

Beautiful property .. tranquil .. spotless .. beautiful bathroom .. Julie and Robert answered all our questions .. perfect location . Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Drake Cottage Stay

Really enjoyable, restful and peaceful long-weekend break in Drake Cottage near Whitby. Friendly, helpful owners but very respectful of your space. Compliments to them for the high standard of fixtures and fittings - very tastefully furnished and finished. Great Wi-Fi connection too for those who need to stay in touch. Beds exceptionally comfortable. Good space for dogs to be exercised around the property. All in all, I’d thoroughly recommend Drake Cottage as an excellent place to spend time exploring Whitby and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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Superb stay

The property was immaculate ultra clean with all the facilities you need, very comfortable beds and great shower, the outlook from the cottage was fabulous countryside. Sleights village was close by that had a bakers, convenient store and butchers, it also had a pub that did good food and an excellent fish and chips shop. There were some great walks from the property which was also in close proximity to all the North Yorkshire towns and villages. I highly recommend the property we will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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Deluxe

Beautiful accommodation with friendly hosts. Convenient location for loads of places to go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely people and lovely cottage

HIghly recommend Drake Cottage to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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Gorgeous cottage

Gorgeous cottages, dog friendly. Spotlessly clean. Very friendly hosts. Beautifully decorated. Very comfortable beds. Hosts lefts some Thornton chocolates for us which was a really nice touch. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

A wonderful experience from start to finish, a beautiful property with all you could wish for in a calm and peaceful environment but still very close to Whitby. We had a completely relaxing and revitalising few days... We will be back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury cottage in a beautiful setting

The cottage is wonderful! Immaculately presented and luxurious. We stayed for 3 nights with our two dogs, and didn't want to leave! Kind and thoughtful hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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Wonderful place

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovey accommodation good location

Really nice cottage very well equipped every thing you need lovely attention to detail great location close to the sea

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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Ideal lace to stay

A warm welcome and gift of wine totally appreciated. An excellent location enabling easy access to coast and moorland. Cottage was first class in all aspects.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Julie Milnes

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My husband who is a retired bank manager and myself purchased the property and have put our heart and soul into creating three beautiful dog friendly cottages, all in an idyllic setting. We are offering luxury accommodation for guests who would like a peaceful setting in beautiful surroundings. Our friends thought that we were mad to take on such a large building development and after a while, when the builder had told us that he didn't think anyone would have taken it on unless they were a builder, we began to think our friends were right but it seemed a good idea at the time! We were very naive but we soon learned how to project manage a development of this size and quickly understood that there was a lot of stress and sleepless nights involved. Because I had a romantic vision of how my little hamlet should look and nothing else would do, the budget, as you see on TV programmes was blown out of the water but second best simply would not do in my mind. I hope you will be impressed with the results.

Why they chose this property

Please note, the service charge is not a fee that we have created, it is in effect a booking fee to the advertising company.
Great location!!!!!The setting is peaceful and feels like you are away from it all, yet you are handy for Whitby (4 miles). Other beaches like Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Staithes are only a short drive away. We are close to local tourist attractions such as Goathland ( "Heartbeat country") and Grosmont where you can catch the steam train of a bygone era. You feel like you are far from the madding crowd but can be amongst it in no time at all. We are nestled in the valley which is a very sheltered position, with beautiful views over the hills of the National Park. ALL COTTAGES TRIMMED FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. From November to March the cottages are priced to entice couples for a winter break.

What makes this property unique

The cottages are newly converted with full commercial hot water and gas central heating and all up to date thermal regulations, making sure your winter stay is very cosy. There is also the added benefit of a log burning stove for that romantic feel but you will not need it to feel warm.
A dog washing facility has been installed from January 2016.

Languages:

English