Dove Cottage

33 Customer Reviews

• "Outer front door getting worn and difficult to close and lock."

  Otherwise cottage is near perfect.

  Reviewed by Vincent4.7★Sep 2024

• "The cottage was very nice and very clean but if I had to put it down in any way ..."

  The cottage was very nice and very clean but if I had to put it down in any way then it would have to be the bathroom only because it has a bath tub but the shower couldn’t be connected to the wall above so having to sit in the bath and then have a wash because the bath was not long enough to lay down but in the short stay we had then it was ok, The double bed was ok and beding was fine, Also maybe a few more teaspoons , but on the whole it was a good cottage and in the centre of all the places I did visit also the front door pvc has dropped a little bit and needs adjusting but as I said it was a lovely cottage, Many thanks Colin Jenkins Who stayed august 25 th to 30th i other thing is that it’s a bit early to have to leave the cottage at 9am and should be around noon

  Reviewed by Colin4.1★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely loved the property its situation is perfect for visiting the coastal town."

  However, it would benefit from a shower on the wall. But this is a minor thing. It’s that good we have booked for next year already.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Aug 2024

• "Directions to the property were easy to follow."

  The property was well equipped even down to milk in the fridge and a few teabags and coffee sachets. However a few more teaspoons would have been appreciated. The bush at the end of the drive could do with being trimmed to make exit onto the main road safer for pedestrians and driver. Overall a very pleasant stay in Dove Cottage. We would consider a return.

  Reviewed by Audre5.0★Jul 2024

• "Once again, Dove cottage made our holiday really special - it was our third time of visiting and hopefully there will be many more occasions in the future."

  The cottage is perfectly situated just a few miles outside Whitby. Parking is ideal and the outside scenery adds to the relaxing feel this cottage has. It is outstanding clean and has every thing you should want to enjoy your stay, a real home from home. The owners are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble so make sure your stay is perfect. We've just had a memorial holiday made special, as I say, with our stay being at Dove cottage. I would strongly recommend this cottage to anyone thinking of going to Whitby - its stunning.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jul 2024

• "Overall the cottage was nice but is showing some signs of wear and tear and would benefit from some TLC such as the bathroom."

  Disappointed that there was no spare cupboard space in the kitchen to store dried goods. In my opinion there is a lot of clutter in the kitchen cupboards that could be removed. Sadly the cottage was not dog friendly for us as the outside space was very small and concrete only so our dog wouldn't do her business there so we had the inconvenience of walking her down the nearby farm track at night and early morning. Also the wall surrounding the front outside space was too low and could easily be cleared by a medium sized dog and then they're on to the main road which is a concern for a dog owner. Sadly not a cottage we would recommend for dog owners!

  I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay in the cottage. Regarding it not being dog friendly we have never had that feedback before. We have a large Labrador and she has never tried to jump over the wall as there are big bushes in front of it and a gate. As you will see from the photograph of the cottage it is all patio apart from two small areas of artificial grass. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shalina2.8★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage and very close to lots of things to do."

  Only issue we had - a very minor one - was turning the taps on! They turned the opposite way to the norm but once we found this out everything ok (;-) Apart from that, everything else was great

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Apr 2024

• "Dove cottage is so delightful, we loved our stay there."

  It's perfectly situated being only a few miles outside Whitby. It was outstandingly clean on our arrival and extremely comfortable with everything you could need to have a perfect holiday. This was our second time staying at Dove cottage and we will definitely book again. The owners are brilliant, nothing is too much trouble, they're really friendly. I can honestly say its a real home from home - we just love it. I would recommend this charming cottage to anyone.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Oct 2023

• "Had a lovely break at Dove cottage well equipped kitchen WiFi and smart tv ..."

  Had a lovely break at Dove cottage well equipped kitchen WiFi and smart tv ideal if you have a dog as front patio and rear yard are enclosed local spar Baker's Butcher's train station bottom of hill about 10mins walk trains to whitby steam trains whitby to Pickering lovely area with walks have visited this cottage many times

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was wonderful, it had everything you could possibly want especially in the kitchen!"

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very well appointed kitchen, Living room a bit cluttered."

  Some furniture and bed hard against electric points. Nice patio and outdoor seating.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Sep 2023

• "Extremely well stocked, very clean and tidy, well appointed, and off road parking, great location for Whitby and surrounding areas."

  Would definitely stop here again.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Aug 2023

• "The cottage was good overall and well equipped."

  Windows and doors did no fit well. Key holder was not visible. Heating turned off and gas fire did not work. Co2 or smoke alarm was beeping all the time. The noisy traffic was not mentioned Village well equipped and location good.

  Reviewed by Michael3.4★Jul 2023

• "Dove Cottage is a very nice, clean, comfortable place to stay with good off-road parking."

  Thank you for your comments. Very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2023

• "We spent a lovely week in Sleights with Dove Cottage being perfectly situated for exploring both the coast and the moors."

  The cottage itself is cosy & comfortable with everything that’s needed for a great relaxing break. There was a very welcome pint of milk in the fridge when we arrived & the owner was really helpful about the local area and great communication.

  Reviewed by Gill4.4★May 2023

• "Lovely place nice and clean cottage ,full equipped lovely wee village ,everything on what you need for stay."

  Thanks I will recommend this cottage .

  Reviewed by Magdalena5.0★Oct 2022

• "A lovely property, clean and comfortable."

  There are a few quirky little things, like the hot water tap on the bathroom works backwards! As a previous review suggested a proper shower would be nice. Overall though a well situated and comfortable property and the village shops all within short walking distance.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.1★May 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay at Dove Cottage."

  The accommodation itself was clean and had lots of facilities. I have marked it down one star as it would benefit from a walk-in shower especially as the bathroom is so big, but otherwise its perfect! It was in a good location for us to get to Whitby and all the other local areas (inland and beaches). Great places surrounding the cottage to walk our dog too. There’s a local butchers, bakers and Spar (that stocks nearly everything so we bought local all week). The local pub (The Plough) was fantastic - good food, friendly people and happy to welcome four-legged friends too. Quiz night on a Tuesday is good fun!! A great holiday for us

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Apr 2022

• "Cottage was beautiful,and very clean."

  We had everything in it(even a slow cooker)We spoke to Stuart the owner,he was very friendly and gave us a lot of tips about the area and where to get the best food a very nice man. The cottage felt like home very comfortable. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a lovely stay in Dove cottage - it was a perfect home from home for a short break; there was plenty of space and facilities were great."

  The village has a butchers, bakery, pub, fish and chip shop and a small SPAR shop so it has everything you need. If planning to take small children, the living room leads straight onto the staircase so can be noisy upstairs when the TV is on and if your little one is used to a dark bedroom you may also want to take an additional black out blind as the curtains let in a lot of light.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.1★Jul 2021

• "LOVED the cottage everything you needed was in cupboards and draws only down ..."

  LOVED the cottage everything you needed was in cupboards and draws only down side no net but have bt so could link to there hot spot in the village have amazon prime could watch films ok in the evening's Have small dog back yard and front secure will book again 10mins walk to station got train into Whitby and back with dog 12mins on train also other side of station nice garden centre with large lawn area for eating out side and inside with wines and beers available Pub up the hill 10 mins walk good food really relaxed ere as no need to drive with good bus and train service

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely little cottage."

  Off street parking was perfect. Only reason for 4*s is there's no wifi.

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Jun 2021

• "We were very disappointed with the cottage which bore little resemblance to the photos and description given on your website ."

  Instead of a bright and airy cottage we found it very dark and furnished to a poor standard using what appeared to be items purchased from a bereavement sale, nothing matched, it was just an assortment of unwanted well used pieces. None of the crockery or cutlery in the kitchen matched. Even the matching three easy chairs shown in the photo had been replaced by odd chairs showing significant signs of wear. We have used holiday cottages for many years and have travelled extensively around the country and have never come across a cottage as badly fitted out as Dove cottage. It is also the most expensive we have ever stayed in.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, I was really surprised you had some issues with Dove Cottage as we usually receive wonderful feedback. We feel the pictures are a good representation of the property, we have purchased a new sofa and easy chair last year and they have very little signs of wear, everything in the cottage has been purchased new, and the cottage is decorated regularly. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victor2.2★Jun 2021

• "The bath could do with a shower curtain but other than that, its a lovely cottage."

  Reviewed by Annetta5.0★May 2021

• "The perfect location for exploring the coast and the moors."

  Friendly area. Spotlessly clean with all the amenities you would need. Beautiful idyllic little cottage. Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage was very clean, very comfortable in a great location with convenient parking."

  We would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★Apr 2021

• "A lovely cottage and we really enjoyed our week."

  Very nicely positioned too with a good, dog-friendly, pub/restaurant just up the road, an eat-in or takeaway chip shop even closer and a shop, butchers and bakers just down the road too. Whitby is just 4 miles away and we found a lovely scenic, cross-country walk there which took us around 90 minutes. We then got the train back from Whitby to Sleights which only takes 9 minutes. (For some reason a return ticket costs just £2.40 whereas one-way is £3!). All in all a lovely break in a lovely cottage.

  Reviewed by Chris4.7★Oct 2020

• "We stayed in dove cottage in sleights, What a fantastic property really cosy and very well equipped with everything you could possibly need with a home from home."

  Only 4 miles from Whitby, also everything you need in the village. It was exceptionally clean, also the bed was very comfortable too. We would certainly stay there again and would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone. Also off road parking which is always a bonus.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cosy cottage"

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jul 2020

• "We found the stairs difficult to negotiate as there was no rail at the top where stairs turned."

  The hand held shower inside the bath was difficult to use as the water went everywhere. A shower curtain would have helped.

  Reviewed by Edwin4.4★Sep 2019

• "An ideal location to settle into and visit the surrounding villages and towns."

  On main road but traffic noise is not an issue. Very spacious once you enter the property and very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was absolutely beautiful and so clean."

  I wanted to give top marks for everything except for the fact the double bed was so uncomfortable, the mattress was lumpy and the bed was creaky, everytime I turned or my husband turned I would wake up. The single bed nearest the door was lovely and comfortable. Had everything we needed except a clothes airer and pegs for the washing line. The advert said WiFi but there is no WiFi, which means the smart TV can't be used to its full potential.

  Thank you for saying the cottage was absolutely beautiful and so clean. However, I am very surprised by your comments regarding the bed as we use the cottage ourselves during the winter months and find it very comfortable. Needless to say, we have not had a complaint from any other customer. Pegs for the washing line are kept under the sink. WiFi is not advertised as being available, if you check the website I think you will see there is no mention of WiFi, although this is a possibility for next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Theresa4.1★Aug 2019

• "Dove Cottage is well situated for exploring the North York’s coast and moors."

  Sleights has a very good pub and a great butchers/deli. The cottage was very well equipped and was spotlessly clean.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jul 2019

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