Bute Cottage

20 Customer Reviews

• "The TV sound wasn't the best, could do with an update and also the DVD player."

  Lovely cottage we will be back.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.4★Oct 2024

• "The property was a beautiful cottage in a lovely location a very pretty village ."

  & a beautiful garden , however the previous tenants hadn’t cleared away dog hair which was everywhere in some places 2” thick & there’d been a problem with cleaning . We spent a long time cleaning ! The owner did recompense us ,but I suffered from asthma all week. The listing DID NOT mention that the stairs are like a ladder & anyone with mobility issues wouldn’t get up them Also the main bedroom en-suite was accessed thro the bunk room who's door doesn’t close . This caused issues with the children in our party . On the whole it was sad the place hadn’t been cleaned as it spoilt what could have been a restful week

  Reviewed by Vivien2.2★Sep 2024

• "We enjoyed our stay in the cottage which we found to be warm, clean and comfortable."

  It had all we needed for our stay. The gardens are pretty, full of flowers and there is loads of outside space for children to play and dogs to run. The cottage is situated in lovely village with friendly locals and has a good cafe for breakfasts and/or lunch or both!

  Reviewed by Denise3.8★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage with a great garden situated in a small, quiet village."

  Perfect place for walking and escapes to the seaside. Cottage offers lots of space for a family. We had a great time. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Jul 2024

• "The property was absolutely beautiful!"

  The gardens were really well kept (I had serious plant envy!) and loads of outdoor space for the dog and children to enjoy. Lots of indoor spaces for everyone to enjoy their own space. I think it would benefit from extractor facilities in the kitchen and bathrooms but we appreciate that isn’t always feasible in an older property. It was comfortable, clean and truly felt like a home from home. The neighbours were very friendly and helpful too. Thank you! We’d love to return at some point and definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2024

• "The cottage is lovely in the face of it, however there were serious issues with damp inside."

  The extractor fan in the en suite didn’t work, and there was significant black mould on one of the windows in that bathroom. After leaving, we discovered that our dog’s food mat and cooling mat had become covered in mould during our stay. Especially concerning is that one of the members of our group has a chronic illness impacting their lungs, so the damp environment was a real health concern. Less serious issues with cleanliness were in the en suite & its bedroom - bathroom mirror was filthy and the pillowcases were badly stained with makeup. A broken glass had been left on the kitchen side when we arrived, and there was rubbish from previous guests left on the side tables in the living room. It’s a real shame as the cottage is gorgeous to look at, and the gardens are stunning. The village is beautiful, and highly recommend the tea rooms down the road.

  Reviewed by Emily2.2★Jun 2024

• "Lovely home annd beautiful garden."

  The cottage has jall the essentials. Perfect location for exploring all that is available nearby. Bathrooms slightly tricky to manage with two families sharing but worked ok for a short break. I would definitely recommend this property to others

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★May 2024

• "The Cottage was situated in a lovely village and was a good size for our party, the beds were comfortable, but I think guests should be made aware that one of the double bedrooms is located through the bedroom with the bunkbeds and this may not be suitable for their needs and the only bathroom upstairs is in that double room."

  The waste bin in one of the bedrooms had not been emptied and we also found items in draws left by previous guests, so obviously they had been missed. The cottage was not as clean as I would have hoped, lots of areas had been neglected, and tables etc. hadn’t been dusted there were stains on the carpets that could easily have been removed. The bathrooms where fine although I don’t think they had been moped and in the kitchen the cooker looked like it had never been cleaned and the grill only had one element working, so cooking a nice meal for the family was not an option. There were lots of DVDs and a dvd player buy unfortunately it could not be connected to the tv as they weren’t compatible, so it could not be used. The cottage was also full of flies when we arrived and took a while to get rid of, I appreciate we were in the country but we have never known this to happen before. Bute cottage is a great place to stay, I think is just needs more attention to detail, so your future guests can enjoy their stay. I hope you will take on board my comments.

  Reviewed by Julie3.4★Apr 2024

• "We went to Bute Cottage for a week, and it was exactly as you would expect a lovely old cottage to be."

  All rooms were very clean, with fresh linen and towels and plenty of spares. The beds were very comfortable, and my mother in law said it was the best she’s slept in years! It was decorated with beautiful pictures of country scenery and animals, and felt very homey and welcoming. There was a log burning fire with a basket of kindling, that toasted us in the evenings. There were welcome biscuits, which was a nice touch, and tea bags and some spices and cooking essentials in the cupboards. There were plenty of eco friendly cleaning supplies, so we were able to keep the place clean as the week went on. It was about a 40 min drive to York, and about 20-30 mins to Whitby and Scarborough. It was such a brilliant distance away from so many lovely towns, we barely managed to fit everything in as there was so much we could do! The cottage location itself was beautiful, in the peaceful country village with no noise but birds and the occasional cockerel crow. The lockbox for the key took us a moment to find, and we had to turn the central heating and hot water on at the boiler, but these were things we figured out fairly quickly and shouldn’t pose a problem for guests. It may be beneficial to explain where these things are located beforehand, in case some guests do struggle to find them. As an old cottage, it gets pretty cold, but the central heating works well and there are plenty of blankets and throws around. We don’t have a dog, but it seemed very pet friendly as we noticed a large, soft dog bed upstairs. I thought the value for the week was really good! Considering you’re getting a whole cottage with plenty of space, you can go as a larger family, or a couple of smaller families and split the cost. I would definitely recommend, and would go again!

  Reviewed by Melody5.0★Mar 2024

• "Bute cottage is a lovely comfortable cottage, we did enjoy our stay and has a wonderful Christmas."

  The shower pressure and temperature in both bathrooms were not great at all. Lack of dishwasher was also a shame but we knew this would be the case when booking. If possible it would be a nice addition to the cottage for many families particularly when at full capacity. Beds were very comfortable and the cottage was lovely and warm. The main reason for the 3 stars is the level of noise you can hear from all of the upstairs bedrooms. You can hear people talking at a very normal noise level and can hear the kettle boiling and smallest of noises from upstairs. It made it very hard to get to sleep or stay asleep. With the cottage at full capacity it’s hard to keep minimal noise down so made it hard for children to get to sleep. For this reason we would not recommend Bute cottage for families.

  Reviewed by Maymonah4.4★Dec 2023

• "Loved our stay at this gorgeous cottage with stunning views."

  The villagers and in particular the next door neighbour were all very friendly. Lovely tea shop. We hope to be back next year!

  Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Nov 2023

• "The light switch’s took some finding ."

  Apart from that everything was excellent.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Oct 2023

• "Lovely old cottage furnished and decorated in lovely traditional country style, 2 bathrooms a real bonus and more than adequate rooms for our party."

  Lovely comfortable beds too. Couldn’t fault the place and the village location was beautiful a perfect base for exploration Yorkshire. Would definitely book again when staying in Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2023

• "Had the most amazing stay at Bute cottage."

  The exterior of the cottage is breathtakingly pretty and the rear garden is superb. Outside patio area with pagoda was the perfect place to sit and relax. The cottage has everything you could need and the choice of three lounges that was very useful for us as we took parents so they could watch tv of their choice and we could chill in another room. The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed cooking meals and eating together. We visited the Lockton Tea rooms several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. Trips to Whitby, Scarborough, Thornton le dale, Pickering, Malton and Goathland were brilliant and the cottage is the ideal central location. Our two spaniels enjoyed the local walks and the farmer even allowed us access to his farm fields to walk the dogs. I don’t know if I’m allowed to mention names but I would like to say a special thank you to the neighbour Gill for some plants she gave me and also Geoff who was absolutely wonderful to us. We were so taken with this beautiful cottage, location and the neighbours that we have already booked to go again next year. I really can’t wait as I had the most amazing holiday.

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, beautiful location!"

  Loved staying there!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jun 2023

• "All really lovely and had a very nice stay with daughters and grandchildren ..."

  All really lovely and had a very nice stay with daughters and grandchildren Would definitely stay again Been picky patio could have done with a sweep and smell inside around fridge area This didn’t spoil our stay like I say we all loved the cottage and garden xx

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a quiet village."

  Kitchen well equipped, fridge needs a new shelf as one in there is missing a leg, great games in the games room particularly enjoyed kids against maturity! Beds very comfortable! Pasture at the bottom of garden great for the dogs! Only slight downside for us was no heating when we arrived as the boiler was turned off but owner talked us through how to turn it on would have been useful for the log burner to have been prepared for our arrival , a radio would be useful also. Could not find a hairdryer so unsure if there was one. Cottage in a great location handy for Pickering, Whitby and Scarborough around 20 mins away. Loved the cottage and would book again if we return to this part of Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Apr 2023

• "Although the cottage was generally clean, it was a little disappointing to find the washing up (presumably from the previous client) still in the dish rack when we arrived in the late evening."

  Also, the log fire seemed to be ready to use but had no fire lighters, only an empty box, or dry wood in the log basket. Apart from these minor problems we had a pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Apr 2023

• "Chesterfield style sofas dusty and dirty , debris under cushions,vacuuming and wipe down needed before use."

  Kettle very dirty, hence purchased descale before use.Due to having to give access to neighbours, only able to park 2 cars, although it says ample parking.Needs mind your head on doorway to rear bedroom.Nèeds instructions for tvs central heating and appliances.Would be good to be able to access from front door, and also lock easily.Need to tell guests to park beyond next doors wooden gates, as this is their access , hence only able to park 2 cars, although says ample parking.Shower in en suite very low pressure, hence had to use downstairs bathroom.Floodlight to rear garden would be good,had to use torches.Driveway very muddy as we went in March.Scaffolding etc in drive meant reduced parking.Could do with more wardrobe space. Bed in rear bedroom as a bad squeak. Sorry would not return.

  Reviewed by Brenda2.8★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, very well maintained."

  Enjoyed a lovely weekend for my wife's 40th, with our 7 children. Was frozen outside, but the central heating kept us warm within. Only slight niggle is that we had no way of lighting the lovely log burner in the living room. Everything else was provided, kindling, logs firelighters, and coal, but no flame of any sort to actually start the fire! Managed to get a lighter from a shop so we could use the burner on the second night. Oh, and the flow in the en suite shower was very weak, but did not detract from our very lovely weekend. Top notch!

  Reviewed by Nathan5.0★Jan 2023

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