Guests consistently praise this Scarborough cottage for its cosy atmosphere, spaciousness, and peaceful setting. The swimming pool and games room are standout features, especially for families. The property is well equipped and ideally located for exploring the North Yorkshire coast and countryside. Friendly hosts and pet-friendly policies add to the appeal. While a few guests noted minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits and recommending the cottage to others.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well prepared, with clean bedding and towels. A small number mentioned areas that could benefit from a deeper clean or a fresh coat of paint, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to popular destinations like Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay, and the coast. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to walking routes and local pubs.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, spacious, and comfortable, with all essentials provided. Some noted a snug bathroom, but overall comfort levels were high and well suited to families and couples.
The swimming pool, games room, sauna, and well-equipped kitchen are frequently highlighted as excellent features. Facilities are well maintained and add significant value to guests’ stays, with many describing them as a highlight.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
The Gowland Farm Cottages are charming barn conversions only two miles from the coast, ideally placed between Whitby and Scarborough. Boasting an onsite heated, indoor swimming pool as well as a scenic rural location..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coffee Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (2ft 6in) Bed, Child Single Bed.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. External utility room with tumble dryer, washing machine (shared with other properties on-site). External games room with pool table, table tennis and board games (shared with other properties on-site). . Garden. Indoor heated swimming pool (6mx4m, shared with other properties on-site), with sauna, shower and changing facilities. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. These traditional stone farm buildings have been individually and lovingly transformed into delightful holiday homes, welcoming you on a memorable stay in Yorkshire.
Over Across is a characterful cottage set over multiple levels, stepping inside; two steps lead you down into the kitchen, which is well equipped and ready for you to create family meals to share. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor as well as the family bathroom. Up on the first floor is the master double bedroom as well as a twin room with a small single bed and a five foot cabin bed which is suitable only for children beneath a beamed ceiling. The living room is also on the ground floor, beneath the high beamed ceiling you have a three-seater sofa as well as two armchairs nestled around the electric stove and TV. There is also french doors leading out to a patio area.
This property is ideal for families as well as friends travelling together. The owners have endeavoured to ensure that every guest has a wonderful stay, with a beautiful on-site swimming pool, which is kept at a comfortable 28C. You can start each day with an invigorating swim, or wind down in an evening in the clear warm water. There is also a sauna in the pool room which can be used at an additional cost. Besides the pool room you have a BBQ area with picnic benches and elevated views over the surrounding countryside. This destination is a haven for wildlife, where you can catch glimpses of deer as they venture from the woodland. Also on site you have a games room, which has pool table as well as table tennis and a selection of books and board games, which are sure to keep you entertained.
The cottage is a couple of miles outside of the peaceful village of Cloughton, which has two friendly local pubs, serving lovely homemade meals. The nearest coastal spot is Hayburn Wyke, where you have a woodland walk with a waterfall cascading over the cliff top onto a secluded cove. There is an 18th-century coaching inn here, serving hearty meals as well as tasty desserts in front of a roaring open fire. The Cleveland Way and the Cinder Track are scenic walking trails nearby, taking in Ravenscar and Robin Hood’s Bay on the way towards the seafaring town of Whitby.
The North Yorkshire Moors National Park has some delightful little villages amongst the vast stretches of heather strewn hills and valleys. There is also the ancient Dalby Forest which has brilliant cycle and walking trails to be explored. Enjoy the great outdoors and take in your surroundings whilst having a welcoming base to return to, making your holiday one to treasure. For family days out in Scarborough you have the Alpamare water park as well as the sea life centre. Or inland you have Flamingoland theme park and zoo.
This property can be booked together with Bartlett’s Barn (UK38276), Swallow’s Folly (UK38278) and May Cottage (UK38279) to accommodate up to 12 adults and 3 children.
Free WiFi
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Confirmed Guest
Gowland cottages provide the perfect getaway for families and couples. The cottages are very comfortable and well equipped. The swimming pool and games room were a great bonus for our children, as was the large garden for playing games. BBQs are provided though we didn't actually use them. The cottages are handily placed for exploring North Yorks and the East coast. We had a lovely stay!
Confirmed Guest
Spacious and well equipped cottage in a beautiful setting. Everything you would need and the swimming pool and games room are an added bonus. Quiet area but still close to the coast. We will be back.
David Stitt
Good location for visiting Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Filey and Goathland. Convenient for walking sections of the Cleveland Way. Plenty of pubs and eating places close by.
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