Rose

2 weeks ago

Very well located with easy access to Whitby, Runswick bay and the beautiful coast. A lovely little cottage, very clean, with everything we could want for our short winter stay. Maybe worth noting, it is quite small, with narrow stairs, so might not suit taller or broader people!

Lisa

1 month ago

We had a lovely stay in honey cottage. Very Good location. Very cosy cottage and was clean. Had a lovely walk around runswick bay and staithes. Walking distance to the badger hound which was a lovely pub and restaurant which was dog friendly.

When i purchased this holiday booking.com advertised it as free cancellation and pay month before. After booking I got a message from host and stay requesting 25percent deposit upfront and full payment 75 days before arrival. On booking. Com there was no mention of a damage waver however as host and stay policy I had to pay a non refundable £25 fee or pay refundable £200 not returned for 14 days with a £10 admin free. This is so wrong as these term should be quoted on the booking prior to making the booking. A damage waiver is incase of breakage yet either way we had to pay £10 or £25 and why would it take 14 days to return? Just another way of charging more money DISGUSTING.

On a lighter note it Needed more basic necessities in the house such as scrubbers, more than one tea towel, kitchen roll, salt and pepper

Lisa

1 month ago

We had a lovely stay in honey cottage. Very Good location. Very cosy cottage and was clean. Had a lovely walk around runswick bay and staithes. Walking distance to the badger hound which was a lovely pub and restaurant which was dog friendly.

When i purchased this holiday booking.com advertised it as free cancellation and pay month before. After booking I got a message from host and stay requesting 25percent deposit upfront and full payment 75 days before arrival. On booking. Com there was no mention of a damage waver however as host and stay policy I had to pay a non refundable £25 fee or pay refundable £200 not returned for 14 days with a £10 admin free. This is so wrong as these term should be quoted on the booking prior to making the booking. A damage waiver is incase of breakage yet either way we had to pay £10 or £25 and why would it take 14 days to return? Just another way of charging more money DISGUSTING.

On a lighter note it Needed more basic necessities in the house such as scrubbers, more than one tea towel, kitchen roll, salt and pepper

Lizzie

1 month ago

A bijou property on main road through the village but with it's own private off-road space. The property is warm and cosy. Within a mile of Runswick Bay so a nice easy walk. A good base for touring around Whitby, Staithes and Saltburn.

Mary

1 month ago

Honey Cottage a warm, cosy and characterful. It was very clean and well appointed and I loved the patio garden. A very good base for exploring local beaches.Our dog and a lovely time and so did we!

Christopher

1 month ago

Wonderful little cottage in a fantastic location to explore nearby towns like Robin Hoods Bag and Sandsend.
A cute and cosy living room with a wood burner to keep it nice and toasty on the cold coastal evenings.
My partner, dog and I all had a fantastic time and we would definitely stay here again in the future if it was available.

Clint

2 months ago

The location was great just a short car journey to local attractions

Julie

3 months ago

Location

Not clean , I have taken photos and will be contacting the property. Some photos shown below

Gwen

4 months ago

Although the property is quiet small it had everything you needed and more. Having the lovely courtyard at the back and bench at the front was great, we could catch the sun anywhere. Only a short walk to 2 pubs. The food in the Badger Hound was lovely, ate there both nights. Great walk to Runswick Bay along the cliff tops.

Nothing to do with the cottage it was great. What I didn't like was Host & Stay making me either pay £30 for 'breakage' insurance or having to pay a large deposit for damages which I would get back in 14 days minus £10 admin fee. I think this is a rip off and makes me question whether i will book another Host & Stay which is a shame as the ones i have booked have been lovely.

Beth

5 months ago

Honey Cottage was lovely. Location is great with beautiful coastal walks. Front garden and back yard are small but very pleasant.

Gareth

6 months ago

Lovely cottage and location for a break on the North Yorks coast.

Adelina

6 months ago

Lovely stay in this beautiful little cottage. Very comfortable and homely.

Amanda

7 months ago

Perfect location if you happen to be attending a function in Hinderwell Village Hall which we were.

Leanne

8 months ago

Lovely few days away with my little girl, great location for exploring lots of beaches, coves and bays

Christopher

8 months ago

Few essential items missing; oven gloves and stove glove - we have to use the only tea towel in the place as a replacement for both so it got dirty quickly mix. Also - seemingly only wood / coal for one night - perhaps there was more but not clear

Laurence

8 months ago

Easy walking distance of pubs and public transport links

The boiler came on in the afternoon but when it went off it got slightly cold. I was unable to start the boiler again due to there being no instructions. The log fire was a nice touch.

Adam

9 months ago

Lovely little spot.
Perfect as a little hideaway from the hustle and bustle of normal life.

Jackie

9 months ago

Cosy cottage, very comfortable. Just the right size for us and our two dogs

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Julia

10 months ago

A cosy little bolt hole with excellent facilities close to the North Yorkshire Moors and picturesque Yorkshire Coastline. Can’t go wrong!

Richards

11 months ago

ideal location

stringent check out date - hoped for a level of flexibility under unforseen circumstances

George

1 year ago

Mattress needs replacement
Toaster didn’t work
Bathroom waste pipes partially blocked
Mould around bath rim
Bathroom fan not working
Bath plug chain missing
Tiles in the bathroom loose
Toilet seat loose
Cistern valve fault
Bathroom rad air locked needs bleeding
Boiler noise due to above??
Stairwell carpet loose
Mouldy inside dormer window frame

Mark

1 year ago

The location the parking and the price in comparison to other options.

The damage waiver/ deposit policy.
The toaster needs replacing

Tony

1 year ago

Nice and quiet

Cara

1 year ago

Good location.

Very small for 3 adults. Very expensive for what it is. Toaster didn’t work.
Very uncomfortable beds. Dark marks on sheet on double bed.

Alex

1 year ago

Lovely place to stay and the cottage was great. I’d like to say that above all the owner, David, was responsive, helpful and quick to sort out the problem of a power cut when we arrived. He was very apologetic and reimbursed us for the inconvenience, without prompting. Host & Stay however were less than helpful - on contacting them in the first instance they sent me a very generic message and then failed to respond to my reply, simply sending me an automated message asking me how my check in went. I had an apology from another member of the H&S team the next morning but by then I’d already sorted the issue by liaising with David and a neighbour. In contrast to the personal and helpful response I got from David - who I only managed to contact after being given the number by the very helpful neighbour, Host & Stay’s service was poor. I don’t have a bad word to say about the cottage or about David, which we’re both great - Host & Stay however were less than satisfactory.

Barbara

1 year ago

Beautiful little cottage in very pretty village. Good proximity to lovely nearby beaches, Staithes, Robins Bay, Whitby, Saltburn on Sea.
Great!
Thank you.

Sarah

1 year ago

Beautiful cottage. VERY clean with everything you could want for your stay. Lovely comfortable beds with fluffy pillows....best few nights sleep ive had in a long time !! Lovely location, ideal as a base for exploring the surroundings. We loved that there was a notebook in a drawer that some guests have written in, it was lovely reading what they had written on where to go and what to do., places to eat etc. We took their advice and had wonderful meals out locally.....just a small idea that made a huge difference....and the owners stay periodically and read the book too which is lovely. They take note and look into any suggestions made by guests and write their own comments in their too.
All directions and entry instructions were spot on.

Not saying I didint like it...but a suggestion i made was the seating area out the back could benefit from somekind of sun/rain cover....in my opinion....but this is by no means any kind of complaint !!!

Catherine

1 year ago

Hinderwell is a lovely and very friendly place. The pubs there and at Ellerby were good and the food fabulous.
It’s a lovely place to explore the area from

Marion

1 year ago

Honey cottage is a beautiful little cottage on the North Yorkshire coast, perfect for dogs with Runswick Bay a pleasant 20- 30 minute walk away.
The buses were a great success, pick up just outside made a day in Whitby with our dog so easy.
There is no shop in the village so be sure to bring stocks with you.

Linda

1 year ago

Lovely cottage in quiet neighbourhood. Only a short bus ride to Whitby

Everything was fine, but Perhaps they should have been a card explaining how to work the shower as we found that very difficult. If you’re not used to an electric shower it’s hard to work the switch and also the immersion heater can be mistaken for a pull cord to a fan. We turned this off inadvertently, hence having no hot water for one day.

Then we realised that we had to leave this on. Otherwise I could not fault of the stay.Perhaps they should have been a card explaining how to work the shower as we found that very difficult. If you’re not used to an electric shower it’s hard to work the switch and also the immersion heater can be mistaken for a pull cord to a fan. We turned this off inadvertently, hence having no hot water for one day.

Then we realised that we had to leave this on. Otherwise I could not fault of the stay.

Alannah

1 year ago

Lovely little cottage with off road parking and a sweet yard to sit in and relax in the sun.
Host & Stays communicated well and promptly.

Jane

1 year ago

Cute cottage very well and thoughtfully decorated, had everything we needed, the outside courtyard area was lovely
Great area, so beautiful the coastline and villages

Liv

1 year ago

The cottage was really homely and cosy and the perfect size for us and our little dog.

The location was really good as it provided the perfect base for exploring the surrounding areas.

It had everything you needed in terms of kitchen equipment and the patio area in the back was secure and really private. It also included a dog washing tap out the back which was really handy after being at the beach.

Sarah

1 year ago

Lovely cottage with private garden. Everything really good apart from the shower wouldn’t work at all.
I would definitely return here as it was very homely and close to lots of lovely beaches.

Rebecca

1 year ago

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Very clean and cosy with everything you need for a short stay. Love the courtyard outside, looked lovely with the fairy lights.
Close to Staithes and whitby, great location for exploring the area.

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Graham

1 year ago

Good location, cosy cottage. well equipped kitchen, good mattress/linen etc

A bit small.

Jackie

1 year ago

the location was excellent. Most of the facilities were great.

There were two stains on our bedding. they had clearly been washed but two stubborn stains could still be seen. Would have been nice to have a small freezer even if in the top of the fridge.

Robert

1 year ago

Charming holiday home in a lovely village. Very close to beautiful Runswick Bay and coastal walks. Host was extremely helpful and provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay,

Luke

1 year ago

The cottage was well equipped with everything you could need, for a short to medium length stay. The location is well placed for Whitby, North Yorkshire Moors and the coastal towns; with a regular bus that stops just out front if you don't fancy a walk. It has off road parking and considering its on a main road you can't hear any traffic because it's set back. We would visit again.

Having to deal with Host and Stay and their requirements was a bit tedious. As with all the reviews, be aware of the damage waiver [£250 refundable + £10 admin, or £25 payment]. I'm also allergic to dogs and found I was occasionally being affected by it, there wasn't any smell but considering the £60 cleaning fee there was hair in the carpet etc.

Christine

1 year ago

The location was good for visiting other areas.
Bus stop a minute away which meant you could go to Whitby etc and save on finding a parking space.
Well laid out with and clean kitchen had all you needed ( could do with some egg cups ).

The mattresses very uncomfortable with the springs poking you whenever you moved.
A mattress topper may improve the situation.
Bathroom a tight fit for more than one but served it’s purpose.

Kayley

1 year ago

Lovely cosy accommodation, very clean and nice area. Great information pack from the host and very friendly.

Alison

1 year ago

Lovely cosy cottage with nice outside space. The bathroom is narrow, as are the stairs but that's to be expected in an cottage and wasn't a problem at all for us, just something to be aware of. Host and Stay do request a fairly chunky deposit which I feel is unnecessary (particularly when you're already paying £60 for cleaning) and not something we've had to do for other Airbnb stays. There is also a £10 admin charge for the processing of this. Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Honey Cottage though, comfortable bed, clean and tidy and has facilities to wash muddy paws and boots in the courtyard at the back.

Emma

1 year ago

Honey cottage was beautiful. The location is perfect for visiting a range of gorgeous seaside towns. The house itself had everything we needed and was decorated to a high standard.