Erica's 'eaven

72 Customer Reviews

• "What a lovely holiday cottage - high standard of cleanliness, well equipped, very comfortable bed, fabulous welcome pack for us and the dog, but most importantly for us - Sarita and Dave are so welcoming and friendly, but not at all intrusive."

  The farm is such a fab place - feeding the alpacas and pigs is lovely. The most peaceful place we've stayed, listening to the owls at night is just lovely. Thank you so much for providing such a lovely cottage - we'll definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Nov 2024

• "A very spacious cottage for 2/3 people in a very quiet area."

  The cottage was clean and very well equipped for cooking a meal. A welcome pack on arrival was very much appreciated. We had chickens on the door step waiting for food and the pigs came running across the field to the fence when they heard us go to the car, so fed them an apple a day. Children would love it here, seeing the Alpacas, pigs, and the farm yard chickens. Would highly recommend Ericas eaven.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024

• "We spent a magical week at Erica’s ‘raven."

  The cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything you might need. It has a real home from home feeling about. The bed was super comfy which makes all the difference after a busy day but it’s being close to the animals that did it for us. Being able to feed them was an amazing feeling. The chickens are so funny and the alpacas are fantastic. Even the sheep like a bit of a scratch! Two new arrivals, Rose and Petal the pigs, took up residence while we were there too. I can’t praise this place highly enough and we’ve already booked to go back!

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Oct 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Erica's 'eaven."

  The setting was really peaceful, and the alpacas were delightful. It's a very comfortable cottage and the owners, Sarita and Dave, were very welcoming. The kind treats for us and our dog were lovely. We have booked to return in May! Thank you.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2024

• "An amazing place, really enjoyed everything about it."

  Its a beautuful place to wind down and relax, very quiet and peaceful. Lovely cottage with everything you need and very friendly owners on hand if needed. Fed the chickens at my front door every morning and the owner brought the Alpacas out so we could stroke them, beautiful animals. All in all a fabulous fortnight and cant wait to return.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely fantastic stay , hosts were brilliant, don't think I will ever forget alpaca kisses ."

  Our granddaughter loved collecting eggs each day .truly amazing place to stay . Highly recommend it . Can't wait for next year .

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Aug 2024

• "Excellent cottage perfect for a couple or family of 3."

  Really well equipped with everything needed for a very comfortable stay. Very friendly owners who also provided much appreciated welcome gifts of chocolate, fresh eggs, biscuits and a bottle of bubbly. Perfect location for exploring North Yorkshire and the Moors, with walks from the doorstep. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

  Reviewed by L5.0★Jun 2024

• "Once again exellent stay, wonderfull hosts would highly reccomend"

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2024

• "Our second visit, so thrilled to have found somewhere which is a perfect holiday stay!"

  Already booked for Oct24 & June25, so we obviously like it! An accurate property description, surrounding area fabulous what ever the weather. Great places to eat nearby.

  Reviewed by Martyn5.0★May 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this cottage"

  Reviewed by Carol3.4★Mar 2024

• "A perfect dog friendly property with friendly owners."

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Dec 2023

• "Everything was lovely and immaculate… Recent cottages have been slightly disappointing but this has everything we needed ."

  Lovely touches to leave a few provisions and dressing gowns … Thanks for everything!

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Nov 2023

• "Steps are very high."

  if you have knee problems this property isnt for you.we didnt know how how big a drop they were so only stayed the night

  Reviewed by John4.4★Oct 2023

• "The most wonderful dog perfect cottage for both us and our 9yrs old Leonberger,Soda ."

  Everything you could think of is supplied and the setting tranquil and relaxing!Yes,the weather was gorgeous,but we would have had a great time what ever .Ponies, Alpacas, sheep and chickens are all here,adding to the ambience.Sarita and David were great hosts,supplying lots of goodies,even bubbles!(to drink)!Local pub,The Royal Oak,dog friendly and way above normal pub food,great staff.We have already booked for next year in May,so we feel extremely lucky to have found the perfect cottage! Thank you

  Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Sep 2023

• "An absolute amazing little gem."

  We had a fabulous week. From arriving with the little welcome gifts and leaving everything was fantastic. Lots of lovely walks around and lots of lovely places to visit.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2023

• "Nice quiet location."

  Well equipped cottage with everything we needed. Lots of information about walks in the area and other things to do. Easy parking. Good clear directions to get there. Lovely welcome pack. Dressing gowns were a nice touch.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2023

• "Host very friendly and helpful."

  Such a peaceful and relaxing location. Dry food available to feed the alpacas, chickens and sheep. Perfect for a short stay.

  Reviewed by Melvyn5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely hosts, fabulous cottage and surroundings, thanks for the welcome gifts."

  Would highly reccomend

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2023

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay."

  The cottage had everything we needed and was in a good location for exploring the area. We loved feeding the animals on the farm too. Would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely stay , comfortable, clean well presented ."

  The fresh farm milk , Easter mini eggs and treats for tillie

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2023

• "Absolutely lovely cottage, beautiful, peaceful setting and we loved feeding and petting the lambs, alpacas and ponies."

  Was a brilliantly well equipped cottage, comfy beds, and friendly hosts.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2023

• "The accommodation had everything that we needed."

  We got treats on arrival for the humans and the furry friends. Great touch. The whole property is beautiful and you can enjoy the company of friendly Alpacas that made their way to meet us every time we went outside. We were lucky to see the very young lambs running around. Definitely I would try to book again if back in the area! Highly recommended

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely, warm, comfortable cottage."

  Everything you would need provided. Lovely welcome package for both guests and dog Great location for good walks straight from the doorstep. Friendly welcoming owners, who were there if needed. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in Erica's eaven."

  Thanks for the gifts. It was a lovely quiet location. It's a shame that there is no telephone signal and the WiFi wasn't working. And for us and older people the sofas were a bit too low. ( I'm 6ft 6ins tall). My wife found the flamingo on the bedroom wall a bit scary. Overall we had a lovely time.

  I am sorry the Wi-Fi had been unplugged inside the cottage somehow maybe it was caught by the hoover whilst cleaning Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.4★Dec 2022

• "A nice cosy cottage, very quite location,ideal for relaxing and having walks."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Nov 2022

• "What an amazing find!"

  ! The cottage was a really good size and when we arrived our host had left a little care package so we could enjoy tea and a biscuit after our journey! The animals are great and our son loved going to feed them every-morning. Our hosts couldn’t do enough for us, always happy to help and point us in the right direction. No shortage of nice pubs around but we particularly enjoyed the Crown in Hutton-le-hole.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2022

• "5 Star, better than described, wonderful stay, complimentary wine, eggs and ..."

  5 Star, better than described, wonderful stay, complimentary wine, eggs and doggy treats as well, very friendly, would book again

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Sep 2022

• "Excellent property and hosts."

  All the lovely extras were unexpected and very enjoyable. Weather could have been kinder would have loved just to sit in the sunshine and watch the animals Chickens so funny and friendly the alpacas and sheep kept me entertained. Location peaceful but not far from anything. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Apr 2022

• "A really restful stay - ideally located for lots of local walks, and easy access to local towns/villages."

  This area of the moors is much quieter/less touristy than the Eastern side, hence why we came to this area, and the cottage is a great choice from which to explore. Based on a farm, there are lots of animals to say hello to, quite a relaxing thing to do too! The owners have treated a really nice place, with lots of useful items (way more than expected from a self-cat cottage, but really welcome to help create a nice holiday experience). The welcome treats were a lovely touch :)

  Reviewed by Luke5.0★Apr 2022

• "Warm welcome from the owners, who provided lots of local information during our stay."

  The accommodation was very comfortable with excellent outlook from the lounge. A variety of interesting livestock can be seen on the farm. Numerous local walks are also accessible from the doorstep. Fully recommended for relaxing, walking, cycling or a base to visit North Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2022

• "The property was excellent overall, clean, well furnished and presented and comfortable."

  I would have given it 5 had it not been for the wifi. The site has no mobile phone signal so the wifi is the only communications link. The wifi was intermittent during the day, occasionally it worked but mostly it gave an error message, either "Can't obtain an IP address" or "Connected, no Internet". From 10.15pm into the night it worked perfectly. The wifi in the cottage is by Devolo wifi extenders and they flashed a red led fairly often. I am guessing they lost contact with the router. The IP address issue is a setup problem. We do plan to go back.

  Reviewed by Barry4.7★Mar 2022

• "We really enjoyed our time here, as did our dog Hettie, which is always a good sign!"

  A needed welcome break in the cottage. The full length windows in the lounge let in so much light giving an airy feel to the living space, and the bedroom is lovely and quiet on a night. We would recommend this cottage and it’s situation in the beautiful Yorkshire Moors.

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Feb 2022

• "What a fantastic cottage."

  Really relaxing. Owners so friendly and kind. Cottage had everything you needed. Alpacas were also a bonus!!!. Will definitely be back. Thankyou

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Feb 2022

• "The property was clean, warm, cosy, well equipped and in a beautiful location."

  The owners are lovely and helpful people. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jan 2022

• "Whould just like to say thank you for a lovely stay!"

  I have no complaints at all 10/10. The only thing i would recommend is upgrading your WiFi boosters. But you said it your self they are old. Many thanks and will be seeing you again.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Dec 2021

• "Everything OK,."

  Just Internet was hit and miss,.no phone signal,,so if you want Internet and phone all the time maybe this place isn't for you,,couldn't fault the owners or the place all good there,,

  Reviewed by John5.0★Nov 2021

• "It was really peaceful, beautiful views and countryside."

  The cottage was extremely well equipped. We really enjoyed our stay there.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2021

• "Our 2nd stay at this farm and we thoroughly enjoyed it again."

  Erica’s ‘eaven was spotlessly clean, had everything we needed for self catering, it was warm, there was ample hot water, a comfortable bed and the owners who were friendly and helpful, were excellent hosts. Access to a freezer was useful so we didn’t need to spend valuable holiday time shopping. The cottage is in a pretty spot, down a farm lane with lovely views. There are numerous walks from the door, in woodland, beside the river, over moorland and down country lanes. It was very easy to relax, we felt at home instantly and would love to return. We enjoyed feeding the animals and hens, and walking with the alpacas too. Altogether a very successful holiday.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely cottage very clean and well decorated."

  Comfy bed and all other furniture and equipment in good order. The hospitality goodies were really appreciated. The location is very rural and charming,with animals in the fields, the alpacas were very tame and keen to have treats. There are lots of places to visit within 20 miles.

  Reviewed by Marian5.0★Oct 2021

• "Wonderful cottage in the most peaceful surroundings."

  Well equipped for everything that you'd need & extremely clean. Also lovely owners who can't do enough for you, we will certainly return. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2021

• "Absolutely idyllic setting, exactly what we were looking for."

  Owners most helpful & plenty of wonderful walks. We felt so relaxed straight away.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2021

• "The owners are very friendly and welcoming but stay in the background, they are helpful with any problems and go out of their way to try and solve them."

  The situation of the cottage couldn't be better for peace and quiet,with plenty of wildlife to observe. For us the only down side as two 70 year olds was the lack of comfy chairs. The sofas provided were too low and much to soft, people like ourselves with back problems will find rising very difficult. Otherwise a brilliant property, we highly recommend it if tranquility is what you want.

  Reviewed by Shelagh4.1★Apr 2021

• "Beautiful cottage friendly welcome would highly recommend this place"

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely and peaceful hideaway."

  Some beautiful alpacas who the friendly owner Sarita allows you to walk with her. Owners live close by but are not at all intrusive and are always at hand should you need anything. Clean and comfortable barn conversion. Very generous welcome pack on arrival and even feed for the chickens and alpacas. Some thoughtful touches for that extra special break. We would recommend this holiday let in this beautiful place

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Jul 2020

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Yorkshire great walks from the door very peaceful ideal place to unwind and relax will definitely visit again."

  Reviewed by Arthur5.0★Jul 2020

• "This lovely cottage is just wonderful."

  There is absolutely everything you will need and the lovely touches of Prosecco, lovely big box of chocolates, dog treats milk etc are just brilliant. The owners go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and we hope to come back soon. Chris and Glynn and Jessie the cockapoo.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Feb 2020

• "A beautiful cottage, fitted out to a high standard, in beautiful surroundings."

  Reviewed by Christine Ann5.0★Nov 2019

• "Very comfortable, cosy cottage set in a lovely quiet area."

  Generous welcome pack. Friendly and helpful owner , nothing too much trouble.

  Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Oct 2019

• "Really enjoyed the Cottage."

  Narita left us a few welcome gifts.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2019

• "The location was idyllic, the owner was lovely, and helpful for anything we needed."

  The accommodation was beautifully done, very clean and the little welcome gifts were really thoughtful. Our dog was very welcome, and was allowed into two paddocks to get her exercise. We hope to return there in the future.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2019

• "Erica's 'eaven was a super place to stay."

  The property is detached, spacious, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the quirky touches like the book shelves and towel rail. the kitchen was very well equipped with a dishwasher and plenty of crockery, cookwear and utensils. We made breakfast then ate out remainder of day, there are plenty of pubs serving great food in the nearby villages. The property had a large TV/DVD and there was a good selection of DVD's to choose from and plenty of detailed local maps for walking etc. There were some great walks and routes you could cycle (mountain bikes) direct from the farm .... oh yes, it was lovely to see the animals whilst sitting outside on the patio or in the courtyard. Rare breeds cattle, sheep, alpacas and the chickens (try those eggs OMG! delicious)

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2019

• "Every aspect of the accommodation was first class and the thoughtfulness of the little extras (eggs, milk, chocolate, fizz etc) was very unexpected and very much appreciated."

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2019

• "Owner had thought hard to provide all the extra touches which made our stay extra specially excellent in every way"

  Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★May 2019

• "We thoughly enjoyed our break at Erica’s Eaven."

  The property has everything you need and right on your doorstep is the Yorkshire Moors which our dogs enjoyed exploring. It is a stunning quiet spot to get away from everything but you are still able to travel to York and other surrounding villages. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Mar 2019

• "Lovely comfortable cottage welcome pack on arrival owners couldn't do enough to make sure all our needs were met ."

  Would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family .

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Mar 2019

• "An extremely well equipped cottage on a farm."

  The owner was most helpful and provided lots of information. A great spot for exploring the beautiful villages and towns of the area.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2019

• "Stunning! The cottage is beautiful and in such a perfect quiet location surrounded by beautiful animals."

  The additional touches of biscuits, eggs, milk, chocolate, newspaper and prosecco left for us was simply perfect and very thoughtful of the owner - very much appreciated. Can't wait to return next year.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Nov 2018

• "On arrival at the cottage we were greeted by the owner, Sarita, who was very nice."

  We were amazed at the complimentary wine, chocolate, cookies, milk, dog treats, newspaper etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was very peaceful and relaxing. The facilities were all that you need but just one minor thing lacking was an iron and ironing board, however Sarita very kindly loaned us hers and is looking to providing them for future guests. We loved seeing the vast array of different breeds of chickens, and the sheep and lambs were a delight to watch and they were very friendly. Be aware that there is no mobile phone signal ,as you are in a valley, although there is Wifi, I was a bit concerned about this as my husband is of poor health but we could have messaged someone on wi fi, if we had needed medical help in the middle of the night. All in all a lovely relaxing holiday

  Reviewed by Jackalind4.7★Jul 2018

• "The owners were very nice and nothing was to much trouble and the cottage was ..."

  The owners were very nice and nothing was to much trouble and the cottage was first class to and dog jay jay loved it too Thank you Carole and Alan Thomas

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2018

• "The owners couldn’t have done more to accomodate us during our stay."

  A vac isn’t provided but they gave us one when we wanted it. They left some niceties in the cottage for our arrival. It’s also got everything to get on with cooking, so no salt pepper oil or foil is needed. It’s clean, fresh and a lovely location for many nice places.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Jul 2018

• "The location and facility were wonderful with some really nice added extras provided - Proseco, locally sourced chocolate as well as tea, coffee, milk and sugar."

  A really peaceful, remote retreat but a close drive to York, Whitby and Scarborough with 2 local villages within 1 mile ‘Gilamore’ and 3 miles ‘Kirkbymoorside’. Great value and highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★May 2018

• "Lovely cottage with everything we could have wished for."

  Friendly welcome and surprise milk, eggs, biscuits, wine and much more. Although due to the extreme weather we were unable to get out much we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Feb 2018

• "The host was very accommodating and left lots of little personal touches for us which was very kind."

  Reviewed by Kelly4.4★Feb 2018

• "The property is very well laid out, well equipped and comfortable."

  The owner was there to meet us and made us very welcome. Lots of nice surprises provided for us to enjoy, particularly the fresh eggs and biscuits. We struggled a bit with the shower which is an extension off the bath taps. The property would benefit from having a proper shower fitted Nice big bedroom with king size bed which was very comfortable. Its in a good location for the east coast, lots of interesting villages and market towns near by, plenty of walking locally and cycling if you don't mind the hills. We would revisit Erica's 'eaven

  Reviewed by Jillian5.0★Jan 2018

• "The location is idyllic, i."

  E. isolated, but not far from a village and pub! Sarita, the proprietor, was most welcoming and helpful. This property is thoroughly recommended.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2017

• "A very comfortable, warm cottage set in a beautiful quite farm location."

  It is ideally situated to explore the glorious Yorkshire Moors and it many attractions. Ideal also for those who are keen walkers or horse riders. The owners who live on the farm could not be more friendly or helpful. On the farm they keep Grey Faced Dartmoor Sheep, Friesian Horses and Free Range Chickens that provide delicious eggs. We and our dog Daisy are planning for our next visit.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2017

• "Had a really enjoyable stay, gorgeous cottage lovely surroundings."

  Reviewed by Stef5.0★Sep 2017

• "First class we are defenatley going back every thing was so nice and cosy and were made to feel at home welcome gifts eggs wine chocolate milk so so nice."

  What more could we say great.

  Reviewed by Joseph5.0★May 2017

• "A great place to stay, the accomodation had everything we could have possibly needed."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive and the 'goodies' we found on arrival were greatly appreciated, especially the lovely eggs. The location is excellent for lots of walks and also great for small towns and the coast is not too far away. We would definitely go back again.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2017

• "Really nice accomodation."

  Several Footpath options from the doorstep. No mobile reception for those that really want to get away. Great new years get away.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Dec 2016

• "Beautiful setting for a relaxing holiday."

  Thank you for the little welcoming touches like eggs, chocolate, biscuits, milk & wine, so thoughtful! The chocolate from Hutton le Hole was so delicious we bought some to take home!

  Reviewed by Lynne4.6★Sep 2016

• "I wasn't sure exactly where I was going so we were really pleased that it was in a gorgeous area where we wanted to be."

  The cottage was lovely and bright and the pheasants,rabbits and horses were a delight in the early morning. Our hosts were there if we needed anything and the cottage was very well equipped with lots of extra touches. A truly peaceful holiday in beautiful surroundings.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2016

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