Margaret

1 month ago

the surroundings were so peaceful. full of surprises with little hidden jems.

Margaret

1 month ago

the surroundings were so peaceful. full of surprises with little hidden jems.

Julian

1 month ago

The Host And Stay staff's ability to listen before interrupting is poor. As a result a couple of simple questions took three attempts to gather the information from the actual property owner ... before I gave up.
Once on location the hosts could not have been more friendly. Ian was very attentive, and keen to make sure that we were ok.
The venue is a complete retreat from busy town/city life. We took our dog there to get away from the fireworks during bonfire week - we didn't hear a single bang. Our dog was very happy
Thanks for allowing to stay at your cottage Ian - we'll be back. Cheers!

Malcolm

2 months ago

Very lovely cottage in the heart of Dalby Forest, Beautiful setting, very peaceful and tranquil All you can hear are the birds singing and the sound of the stream running through the property. Only a stone throw away from Thornton le Dale, one of the most beautiful towns in the Yorkshire dales

Nothing really unless you do not like it being very quiet .

Patricia

2 months ago

Lovely cottage in the middle of Dalby Forest. Lots of walks and bike trails. Very good location for visiting other lovely places on the east coast.

Simon

2 months ago

Kingfisher Cottage is a great place a few nights away in Dalby Forest.
Very clean, well equipped & maintained. Excellent communication from Host & Stay throughout.
Could just do with another table/standard lamp close to the dining table.
Will definitely stay again in the future.

Ben

3 months ago

Location in Dalby forest

Wasn’t private at all didn’t explain in description that was next to the main house being a B&B or a cottage attached next door. Should be clearly explained.

Leanne

3 months ago

We had a lovely stay at Kingfisher Cottage, thank you.
The cottage itself was cosy, clean and peaceful with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
The gardens are absolutely stunning with so many areas to sit, relax and explore.
The location is perfect, not far from the visitors centre in Dalby. Pickering and Thornton Le Dale are both a short drive away with lots of options for eating and shopping.
The hosts were easily contacted and made the check in a breeze. The welcome basket was a lovely touch, thanks again.

Katherine

4 months ago

Lovely location. It was very kind for Ian to wait for us to arrive in case we couldn’t find the way in the dark.

We had no issue with property for our stay. However, the company Host&Stay had shared different information regarding the deposit refund policy. My confirmation says fully refundable, however, once we paid for our booking, they sent another message and said £10 admin charge will be taken off from the deposit. I had tried to dispute the charge with the company and they had ignored my complain. I raised the issue with Booking dot com, they advised me that they will refund me £10 admin charge and I should pay the deposit to secure my booking as I paid the booking fees at that time. After I sent my bank statements to show the charge of £10, Booking dot com changed their words and refused to refund the charge on the basis of the information was in the listing information, which I believe it has been updated after my persistant dispute? Mis information and mislead customers, which I do not appreciate and I don’t think others would either. Such a shame as the overall experience was brilliant apart from that.

Johanne

4 months ago

Spacious and clean accommodation with lots of privacy. In the middle of nature park Dalby Forest with plenty of activities. Good communication and a nice welcome package with eggs, jam and bread.

We should have stayed longer.

Margaret

6 months ago

Perfect little cottage, we’re only stayed 2 nights, but the location is absolutely perfect. No negatives at all.

Sam

9 months ago

It was just perfect , so clean and cosy .Gorgeous welcome pack which was not expected and the location was stunning.

Ken

9 months ago

The cottage was exactly as pictured - cozy and clean with plenty of space to relax and unwind.
The location was fantastic - situated in a peaceful area yet close enough to explore various parts of the North Yorkshire Moors. The hosts were friendly and communicative, ensuring we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. They even left us a basket of things like biscuits and bread, which was a very nice touch!

Stephen

10 months ago

Location

Nothing

Jannine

10 months ago

Absolutely beautiful cottage with stunning surroundings so peaceful with a stunning view of the stars on a clear night and a cute little owl we could hear in the evening. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and made it a home from home. Phone signal on three was none existent but that wasn’t a bad thing. Calls could be made and accepted via What a app or messenger via the internet.
Shops were approx 4 miles away and within walking distance of go ape and the visitor centre. Would love to come back again in summer as I’m sure it would be even more beautiful. Lovely hosts provided plenty of info in advance. Would definitely recommend to anyone who was looking for a peaceful retreat to recharge their batteries. Thanks

Duncan

11 months ago

We had a wonderful stay at the Kingfisher and we will certainly be returning, such a charming and cozy cottage and the host was lovely. Thank you!

Antony

11 months ago

What a fantastic few days. Dalby Forest is breathtaking, but High Dalby House & Kingfisher Cottage are the hidden gem within.
Slap bang in the middle of the forest, this peaceful retreat was the perfect launchpad for our woodland adventures. Dog friendly, with secure bike storage and only a few minutes walk from the main visitor centre attractions for those looking for an active break Kingfisher Cottage is perfect.
The private grounds are marvelous. The gardens, lake, labyrinth, sauna, hot tub and numerous bespoke sitting places where you can just relax and be.
Ian and Lindya were equally brilliant. Helpful, passionate about their spaces and bursting with information and recommendations that helped us make the most of every moment we had there.
We loved this place so much that we booked another visit for the spring before we left.

Katie

11 months ago

If Dalby forest is what you're looking for, you couldn't find a better place in terms of location. The cottage is within Dalby forest, 750m from the visitor centre, so we spent the whole week walking, running, and biking with our 3 dogs. Loads of the trails are within a 5 minute walk from the cottage, or it's a 5 minute drive to the other side of the forest to get onto the bike trails from Dixon's hollow.
The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. They popped over to give us all of the information we needed and allowed us to store our bikes in their locked outbuilding, and even let us leave our bikes in there for a couple of hours after we checked out whilst we went for a walk. Nothing was too much trouble.
The cottage was clean and cosy with everything we needed. Could maybe do with a bit of a touch up in places but that didn't take away from our stay. It was a wonderful week and we will most definitely be back again.

Jane

1 year ago

Everything. Just superb. I am was wonderful and so helpful. Lovely welcome pack for us which made such as difference. He was always available to answer any questions. Had to use vets and doctors while we were there - both contacts in file about property. Would go again with out hesitation

Anna

1 year ago

We had such a lovely stay! Th surroundings are simply breathtaking and the hosts excellent. We will definitely be back! The welcome pack with fresh bread was amazing. Thank you!

Mick

1 year ago

Had a brilliant stay at the cottage in beautiful surroundings. Met the owner of the property when we arrived who was very helpful and friendly and told us everything we needed to know.

Knowles

1 year ago

The property was very clean, neat and tidy with a very comfortable bed. My husband always has difficultly settling into a new bed when we are away due to a back injury however he was very happy sleeping in this bed. The property had everything you needed and has a lovely walk in shower. It is located opposite the main house which is a B&B but set in 7 acres of grounds which you are happily allowed to walk around. There is ample parking. The friendly owners are currently working on the garden but what they have done so far is beautiful. There are lots of little hubs / nooks and arbours to sit in and admire the view. The property has a stream running through it. A very peaceful place set in Dalby Forest. There was also a hot tub but we didn’t use it but you can request to use it for a fee.The Fox & Rabbit pub is about a 20 minute walk through the forest or a 10 minute drive round. Be warned though it’s pretty steep through the forest but then on the flat to get to the pub. We didn’t venture out in the dark to do the walk! Bit too dark and dangerous for us! The visitor centre and Go Ape are about a 20 minute walk from the main house. All in all a great few days away even the weather was kind to us 😁

The only criticism (if there is one )is the expensive sofa was a bit low for us but we doubled up the cushions to make it a bit higher.

Anna

1 year ago

Wonderful surroundings in the heart of Dalby Forest. The gardens of the house are lovely. Nice little welcome package & very helpful hosts. The cottage is directly facing the house and the garden at the back isn’t private, as it spans the adjoining cottage. But plenty of grounds to wander around in peace. All the amenities are bookable at an additional cost (hot tub, pizza oven etc).

Helena

1 year ago

Great place to stay set in beautiful gardens in the middle of Dalby forest. Comfortable accommodation nice comfortable bed.
Lovely little touches left us tea coffee milk eggs snd biscuits. Thanks for our lovely stay.

Sue

1 year ago

We loved everything
The gardens ,cottage,peace and quite

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Alison

1 year ago

Fantastic cottage set in a beautiful forest. So peaceful and quiet just what we needed for a recharge and break from life.

Jane

1 year ago

Truly fabulous Right in the middle of Dalby Forest Great location and soooo relaxing Will definitely be booking to go back

Susanna

1 year ago

A very peaceful and tranquil time spent in a haven located in the heart of the Dalby forest.
Kingfisher cottage is private, spacious, immaculately clean and well equipped for a most comfortable and luxurious stay.
I hadn’t quite appreciated that the cottage is set in the most magnificent six acre grounds, cleverly designed to blend in with the natural environment of the forest and offering endless scope for enjoyment as you meander through the different areas of the grounds. There are many interesting little gems and features dotted about - but you’ll have to book a stay and discover all of those for yourself!
Relax in the hot tub with stunning views, breathing in the fresh air and sweet scent of lilac whilst listening to birdsong and the running beck. A perfect place and time for resetting and recharging.
My thanks to Ian and Linda for your very kind hospitality and for a most enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Stephen

1 year ago

The surrounding areas was so peaceful. The cottage itself was nice and homely and the grounds were ver spacious. The security of the barriers in and out of Dalby Forest.

We liked everything.

Joanna

1 year ago

Lovely small, self contained property. Great location. Had everything we needed. Didn’t use all facilities as only stayed a few days. It came with a welcome pack.

Susan

1 year ago

Wow! I’m not often speechless but what a find this place was! The cottage was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay but the icing on the cake was the grounds the cottage was on. If you need complete relaxation this is where you’ll find it. We had planned to eat at a local pub a couple of nights but found all we wanted was the peace and tranquility of the cottage and it’s gardens and spent hours just pottering around them and sat by the lake. Dalby forest is amazing for walks and we found whatever direction you set off in you can’t go wrong and it’s beautiful.
Thank you Ian and Linda for sharing your beautiful property with us. The only downside was I never saw the deer, but I guess that’s reason to keep coming back until I do 😊

Paul

1 year ago

secluded enough to touch base with nature but not too far from civilization
cottage had everything you will need

Chloe

1 year ago

Lovely and peaceful cottage, host was present on arrival with information of the area. We had the lovliest of weekends and our 3 dogs had the best time!

Francesca

1 year ago

The cottage is in a great spot, the garden is very well kept, Ian and Linda are very polite and cannot do enough to make your stay comfortable. The cottage is clean and tidy and has everything you need for your stay.

Helen

1 year ago

Great Location. Accommodation was clean and tidy.

Susan

1 year ago

Cottage was adequate, though I had to donate a corkscrew! Toaster only worked if you held the handle down until done. Plenty of cleaning materials provided though vacuum filter needs a wash as smells very doggy when using. There are lovely walks and the gardens at the main house are exceptional. No enclosed area to let dogs off lead but overall very enjoyable stay and good value for money.

Kerry

1 year ago

A lovely cottage in beautiful grounds and in the heart of Dalby Forest. The hosts were incredibly friendly and helpful, the cottage was clean and tidy and well stocked for our stay. We took 2 dogs and they were also made very welcome. I will definitely be recommending the cottage to friends and would love to return.
Thank you for making our New Year stay so lovely.

Thomas

2 years ago

Great location in the heart of Dalby Forest. Good size and cosy/warm cottage for two adults and baby (and all their equipment!)

Laura

2 years ago

What a lovely cottage and wonderful surroundings. Ian came to meet us on check in and gave an interesting insight into the area. We loved the grounds that were available for us to walk round. Lots of love and attention has been given to this estate especially to the Labyrinth area. We unfortunately were not able to use the wonderful looking hot tub area as we have a 12mth old cocker and didn’t trust him to be quiet 😂. But I’m sure when we return we will be able too. The welcome basket was an additional delight and we enjoyed thoroughly. Great for us and our pup and we will be back. Made my 50th bday a memorable one. Thank you Laura, Jason and Oswald x

Tracey

2 years ago

Absolutely beautiful location, lovely cottage and grounds! Lovely welcome from owners and very accommodating. Only thing I would say is the garden is not secure for dogs to be off lead which was a bit of a nightmare having to have them on lead all the time. All in all it was perfect

Megan

2 years ago

Lovely Airbnb and great communication from hosts who were very helpful

Jignesh

2 years ago

The cottage is in a great location and has a very peaceful vibe.

Some very nice treats were left by the host and we couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

Rowena

2 years ago

We had a wonderful stay in kingfisher cottage. Beautiful location in amazing surroundings. Lots of walking, biking and running trails. The cottage was perfect for us and our springer spaniel.

Sam

2 years ago

This is a lovely place to stay with great views and it has everything that you need. We came for a couple days to relax and this is an ideal place to do so, taking full advantage of the hot tub. We will hopefully be coming back in the future.

Lynda

2 years ago

Settings are beautiful . Well equipped cottage

Leaking guttering kept us awake . Walls are very thin you can here the neighbours TV and conversations. Bathroom looks like it wasnt quite finished (bath end messy )..also found numerous long hairs on floor in the bathroom.

Hayley

2 years ago

Gorgeous getaway. Hosts were great and really warm/welcoming. Lovely cottage inside and out and peaceful, quiet area. Dog was able to play in the garden with no worries (plus playing with the owners dog which he loved). Plenty of amazing waking trails and a short walk away from the visitors centre and activities (Go Ape/Forest Segway). We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend.

Cally

2 years ago

A wonderful stay in a beautiful location. Would love to come back again. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

Mike

2 years ago

Great location and great base for exploring the forest and local area. Cottage was lovely and clean, and had everything you needed, including a very nice welcome basket with a few bits. Plenty of extras offered on site at an extra small cost, including use of the hot tub. Would definitely recommend and we will be returning ourselves in the future. Thanks for having us.

Kim

2 years ago

The location was lovely and communication from the host was very informative. The cottage was like the pictures, however it was a bit misleading as it is two guest areas in one and the walls are very thin so we could hear everything next door were saying or listening to.

Ali

2 years ago

Kingfisher cottage is a stunning place to stay. Beautifully kept with very tasteful interior design. The location is outstanding and the hosts Ian and Linda so kind and helpful. We couldn’t recommend highly enough and can’t wait to return.
Thank you

Craig

2 years ago

Amazing host. Great communication on the build up and during our stay. Perfect location for the forest and a base to explore the coast.

Symone

2 years ago

The most amazing authentic little cottage in a beautiful location. Ian really couldn’t have been more welcoming. We absolutely loved it. The hot tub on a clear night is just perfect! Thank you for everything have been and will continue to recommend.

Ramzi

2 years ago

ian and linda are verylovely welcoming people! very helpful and attentive, but also very respectful of privacy. the environment is amazing the perfect escape from city life! right in the heart of dalby forest the 7 acres is more than enough to explore. the wood fire hot tub was lovely to use and the sauna facilities are great too! honestly was the perfect little break, from the facilities to the cottage, could go on forever. will definitely return. if you love the great outdoors then this is for you.

not really much bad i can say about this place, one thing i could suggest is wifi in the sauna building as we spent alot of time in the hot tub and would of been even better if we could of stuck a movie on towards the end of the evening, nonetheless, not really a complaint as it wasnt really an issue.

Jack

2 years ago

Great host and great location. Everything needed for a relaxing break away.

Abby

2 years ago

Great find, in an idyllic location. Great hosts too!

Pip

2 years ago

Great little place in the middle of nowhere. Understandably, lots of off road/dirt tracks so be mindful of this when taking your car.

Nick

2 years ago

A great location and perfect hosts. Would reccomend highly.

Nicole

2 years ago

An incredible location in the middle of dalby forest. A warm comfy cosy cottage, was perfect for a few nights away. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly.

Rachel

3 years ago

Fantastic accommodation in the middle of the Dalby forest. Private hot tub on the 7 acre garden. Facilities were great and the hosts were amazing and very attentive. Close to the town of Pickering and an ideal location for outdoor pursuits

Karina

3 years ago

fantastic location, beautiful gardens to walk around. great relaxation in a wood-heated hot tub. I'm gonna return there for sure.

Natalie

3 years ago

Wonderful stay, lovely location to see the stars and retreat to some peace and quiet. Would highly recommend staying here. Cottage was very clean and had a welcoming and homely feel.

Claire

3 years ago

The cottage was a perfect size for 2 people and right in the middle of Dalby Forest.

We were unfortunately disappointed as after booking we were told we had to pay an extra £10 for the hot tub. It should be made clear access to the hot tub is an additional payment. It is also a walk away from Kingfisher cottage which isn’t explained on booking so for this reason we ended up not using it.

In regards to the cottage, it’s cleanliness especially during a time of covid was disappointing. There were dog hairs on the sofa and lounge rug, the bathroom wasn’t what we would expect on arrival at a stay and there were spatulas with old dried food on them.

Whilst there, three bulbs in the lounge were out and a fuse tripped a few times turning the lights off. On on the first full day there the hot water immersion heater stopped working so we had to use a ‘boost’ button for hot water.

As stated the location and surroundings is beautiful and the welcome basket of bread, eggs, marmalade is a nice touch but unfortunately we wouldn’t stay again.

Richard

3 years ago

Lovely set up. Really warm welcome on arrival from the host.
Highly recommended and we will love to go back!!

Laura

3 years ago

We had a lovely short break away at kingfisher cottage. Such a gorgeous location.
*Just be aware that directions are not clear from the sat nav (make sure you follow forest drive route into Dalby forest)
*Also be aware that you are expected to pay extra to use the hot tub , bbq, pizza oven, stargaze facility etc.
*The property is also not detached as it seems from the photos (The walls were thin into next doors and we could hear them all evening/night) *the hot tub is a short walk away at another building.

Estevan

3 years ago

The cottage is amazing , very cosy , equipped with everything we needed, warm and comfortable bed , the view of the forest was amazing and the sky was wonderful, Ian and his wife was adorable as well, nothing to say about it unless cleanings, my cottage was not very cleaned before my check in and it made me I little disappointed for the price we paid but I’m sure Ian will do some improvement and sort it out.

Bogdan

3 years ago

Lovely spacious and clean cottage with all the utilities you'd need. Ian is an amazing and warm host. The cottage is placed in a nice and peaceful location...just what you need when you're looking to get a break from all the hustle and bustle of daily life! Hot tub was the cherry on top!

Olivia

3 years ago

A beautiful cottage set in an idyllic location. The cottage was super cosy and had everything you needed - including a welcome basket of bread/eggs etc. The surrounding garden/stream was just lovely to be able to walk our 5 month puppy around. Ian was very helpful and accommodating - especially in lighting and heating the wood fired hottub for us. Although it’s “shared” we had private use of it for the two nights we stayed which was great. It’s a short walk from the cottage so there’s a room/toilets nearby to get changed in etc. The only downside was that we had to pay an extra £10 to use the hottub (there were also additional charges for other things like the pizza oven etc but we didn’t use these). We took our bikes with us to use in the forest and There was a secure bike store room for us to store them in which was brilliant. Overall it was a fantastic stay I would definitely love to go back again! ☺️

Julia

3 years ago

Lovely cottage in Dalby Forest, very clean and the overall estate is perfectly looked after. Lots of walks and other activities close by, but also perfect to just chill and relax. Very nice welcome hamper. The dogs and us really enjoyed our stay, thank you for having us!

G

3 years ago

This accommodation is set in a most beautiful, quiet and peaceful valley within dalby forest . It was just what we needed.
Kingfisher cottage was clean and homely. It had all we needed.
It is worth noting that the accommodation is arranged for adults. There is a most clear and deep pond and beck that runs through the large garden so it would be a great concern for anyone with children.
We had a marvellous stay and felt totally relaxed and rejuvenated

Gaynor

3 years ago

Beautiful place superb scenery

Sally Margaret

3 years ago

A homely, comfortable cottage in idyllic, relaxing surroundings. We had a great stay - perfect for walks, cycle rides around the forest (graded rides which we combined) and perfect for a day out in York. Ian was a first class host. Helpful when we needed assistance but left us alone when we didn’t.

Loraine

3 years ago

was a lovely chilling weekend cottage was tidy and had everything you need the host was lovely and the hot tub was great for chilling in

Reuben

3 years ago

Fantastic location in Dalby Forest. Comfortable and stylish accommodation. Perfect base for exploring this corner of North Yorkshire which has an incredible amount to see and do. We particularly enjoyed walking from the cottage to Bridestones and later, walking around the adjacent lake and photography exhibition in the evening once the visitors had left for the day - very special. Ian was very friendly and accommodating. Very quiet at night - perfect for a good night's sleep. Do make sure you follow the accommodation directions via Forest Drive and not your vehicle satnav which would prefer to take you off roading!!