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Luxury Cottage for two

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 264.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whitby,Iburndale
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cottage for two

Mr Ralphs Cottage is a pretty stone cottage with it's own fenced garden. It has a bespoke cabinet made kitchen in Farrow and Ball colours which carry through to the good size sitting room. Here you will find a large antique fireplace with log burner

General: Central heating, with double glazing. CD player, Wi-Fi, ipod docking station, large flat screen TV and DVD player.

Standard: Kettle, toaster, iron, hairdryer, microwave.

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

Furniture: Double bed, dining seating for 2

Lounge seating for 3

Rooms: 1 bedroom with enclosed en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over that has two shower heads. Marble wash stand. Kitchen, Sitting room.

Other: Quality linen and towels provided.

Sleeps 2. One bedroom cottage.

Outdoors: Own private garden with picket fence looking out over the National Park, outdoor seating for 2 and large fenced guest garden.

Private secure car park with light

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. There 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
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Medium size dogs aged 2 years and over
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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Whitby,Iburndale

What's nearby

  • Whitby Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Whitby Beach - 13 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Sleights Station - 19 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 for two pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cottage for two?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cottage for two?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cottage for two located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from North York Moors National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Falling Foss Waterfall and The Geall Gallery. Pannett Park and Towbar Express Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km). Sleights Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Superb cottage

Absolutely wonderful cottage, furniture and decor very tastefully done, lovely and peaceful location, we couldn’t have found anywhere nicer if we had tried.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Superb place to stay

We loved everything about this cottage, clean, everything you need for a short stay we had or a longer stay, we were very impressed, decor, furniture, facilities etc and would definitely stay here again! Only 5 minutes drive into Whitby, ideal location, beautiful setting, outside was just as nice as inside, it's the kind of place we could quite happily live there now I have recently retired !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Relaxing break

Lovely cosy cottage for 2 plus our 2 small dogs. Good location, very clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

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

Wonderful whitby

We chose Whitby as my husband loves watching Bangers & Cash which is filmed in nearby Thornton le Dale. What a beautiful area ! Our cottage was perfect , we felt at home on arrival. We explored Whitby, Robin Hood Bay and Scarborough. We highly recommend staying here !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark p., Heald green Stockport UK

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

Lovely cottage

A wonderful property ,immaculate, great communication. Just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

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

Short break

Lovely cottage, very clean and comfortable. Close to a village with chippy, pub and shop. Robert and Julie were very nice and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B., Kingswood, Maidstone

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

Lovely Cottage

Had a wonderful time away in lovely Yorkshire. The cottage was perfect for us and our 2 dogs, and Robert and Julie couldn’t have been more helpful. The cottage was spotless with everything we needed, and Sleights is a great little village with an amazing butchers, great chip shop and useful Spar shop. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Ralph’s Cottage

We had a wonderful stay (5 nights) at Ralph’s cottage which was immaculate and in a great location for exploring Whitby and the local area. Also great for our dogs with a fully secure garden and a larger area (field!) for exercise. We shall be returning and will be recommending to family and friends. Thank you Robert and Julie!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

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

Relaxing long weekend

Highly recommend Mr Ralph’s. Immaculately clean and tidy, luxurious soft furnishings and linens. Lovely walks from cottage, the car was parked all weekend. Excellent local butcher and baker too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

PAUL T.

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

ideal getaway

beautiful little cottage in an ideal setting and location, really enjoyed getting away for a quiet few days, ideally located for visists to coastal villages, very enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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See visitors book

Brilliant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Great accommodation

Lovely accommodation, everything you would need, private and secure parking, nice host, great location, short drive to Whitby and Robin Hood, or park at Hawsker and 3 mile walk to both.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

louise h., United Kingdom

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

Fantastic stay

We had a lovely long weekend here at mr Ralph’s cottage. The cottage provided us with everything we needed and the area was so peaceful with a short distance from Whitby. The cottage is decorated to a very high standard with everything you need. So comfortable and relaxing. The dog had a secure area in the garden to sniff and watch the birds. Thank you to Mr and mrs Milnes for an lovely warm welcome and slowing us to stay in their outstanding accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

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

Peaceful stay in a beautiful cottage

Usually there is something just not quite right with a holiday cottage. NOT in this case! A beautifully clean and furnished property, owned by a couple who obviously care about excellence.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

5 Star cottage

Mr Ralph’s Cottage is everything described in the property details. It is a very comfortable and furnished with top quality furniture and fittings. Situated on the edge of the village with a lovely rural outlook ensures a restful break. The owners live onsite and certainly “go the extra mile” to ensure we had a good holiday. We would certainly return when we next visit Yorkshire.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

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

Mr Ralphs Cottage

We have just spent a week in Mr Ralphs Cottage. The cottage is perfect, beautiful kitchen and all tastefully decorated. We took our dog with us and it was home from home for him. Enclosed and secure garden and a space for him to have a run chasing his ball. The bed is so comfortable and shower is brilliant. It is so conveniently situated for easy access to Whitby and all the beautiful spots on the east coast as well as the Yorkshire countryside. Robert and Julie the hosts are so welcoming and available at anytime if there is an issue. We can’t wait to visit again and try the log fire. Thank you Robert and Julie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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Perfect cottage

Mr Ralphs cottage is part of a group of cottages perfectly located for exploring Whitby and further afield into the moors. Well equipped and spotless. Will definitely go back there as other guests have been doing for years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage in pretty surroundings. Village location. Close enough to Whitby. Had really nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne riches R.

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

3 day stay in lovely cottage

Had a wonderful time in Mr Ralph's cottage, very comfortable in a fantastic location. Thank you for the bottle of Shiraz, most welcome. We will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna F., Nottingham

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Great location

Stayed in Mr Ralph's Cottage for 3 nights. The location was great for visiting Whitby and surrounding areas. The cottage was beautifully decorated and very comfortable, really enjoyed sitting in front of the log burner in the evenings. We'll be booking for longer next time we come. Thanks Robert and Julie for letting us stay in your lovely cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Max M., Knaresborough

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

Holiday with Oscar

Superb holiday in a wonderful cottage. Will look to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Derek M.

Immaculate

The cottage is excellently presented throughout, the outside space is great for relaxing. The owners have thought of every home comfort for people and dogs alike
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Lovely, luxury stay at this cosy cottage

Myself and my partner had a lovely stay here. The cottage is perfectly kitted out, the kitchen was particularly good and the shower was amazing. It was an ideal spot to explore the wider area, only an hour away from York and 10 minutes from Whitby, I’d definitely recommend staying here if you are after a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michaela W.

Spectacular Cottage, Breathtaking Views, Perfect in Every Way!

On arrival at Mr Ralph’s Cottage, we were met by the owners in the beautiful courtyard. The cottage and courtyard were tastefully decorated for Christmas, with real trees and gorgeous lights. Robert and Julie showed us inside the cottage, offering useful advice on appliances, the log burner and the surrounding area. The cottage was exactly as described and photographed, with the addition of a traditionally decorated Christmas Tree. The furnishings were superb, with antique pieces dotted around the cottage. Everything was immaculate, the carpets, rugs, sofa, cupboards and their contents. It is immediately apparent, the care taken by the owners after each guest leaves. Plates, glasses, pans etc were all gleaming. The bedding was crisp and white, the bed was a joy to sleep in, ultimate luxury! There were plenty of fluffy white towels too. The shower was fabulous, extremely powerful and hot. The views from the windows were breathtaking. You would never believe that this was a dog friendly cottage, it really was immaculate throughout. A truly magical fortnight in an amazing cottage, what a find!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

David B.

A very clean, comfortable property in a superb location, run by great people.

Beautiful cottage, everything you need is supplied including towels for the dog. Very comfortable stay. Good location for Whitby, robins good bay and Staithes. Very quiet and peaceful. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

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