Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a staircase.
A cozy living room with a wooden chest, a brown leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A stone building with a white door, a bench, and a sign indicating guest parking.
A snowy landscape with a wooden fence, trees, and a distant view of hills.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and two wall-mounted deer paintings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near North York Moors National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Whitby, England
  • Place, North York Moors National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Robin Hood's Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Whitby Leisure Centre and alpamare. Travelling with kids? Consider North Bay Railway and YMCA Theatre. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Whitby Beach - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 16 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Ruswarp Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Laurel Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Falling Foss Tea Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fish Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ravenscar Tea Rooms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Goathland Tea Rooms & Gift Shop - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly on 3 Nov 2026 start from £334, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful cottage, wonderful sea & countryside views, pet friendly located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of St. Stephen's Church, Robin Hood's Bay Beach, and Falling Foss Waterfall. Robin Hood's Bay Museum and Old Coastguard Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Spent three nights at this beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. Very relaxed and chilled! Very well equipped and comfortable cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Forget-me-not cottage. Thank you for being lovely guests and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely week in gorgeous surroundings!

We stayed at Forget me Not cottage for a week. The facilities were superb and everything catered for. The cottage is decorated to a high standard with a costal theme and definitely deserves five stars! My teenagers particularly liked the barn and played lots of darts and pool, perfect for their age group. Lisa and Graham were lovely hosts who made sure we were ok without being intrusive. Would definitely recommend a stay and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for your great feedback. Really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in Forget-me-not and to hear that your family, had fun in our games room. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous and immaculate cottage with great views!

From the start Lisa was fantastic to deal and a very welcoming host. The cottage is immaculate, exceptionally clean and beautifully furnished. The cottages have quite obviously been a labour of love and nothing been overlooked. The views over the fields towards the sea are quite simply stunning! We all loved the donkey's who are in the field in front of the cottages and also the very well equipped play barn. There are many beautiful places to visit within easy reach of the house, we particularly liked atmospheric Robin Hood's Bay and Staithes. There is a pub within easy walking distance that serves good food, this was a very welcome treat on our arrival. I would definitely recommend Forget-Me-Not for a holiday stay, it really is beautiful, we all loved it and would love to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
It really is heart warming to read your wonderful review and we thank you for taking the time to write it. We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay in Forget-me-not and your time, visiting the beautiful coastline. Sat here responding, whilst looking at the views you describe on a beautiful sunny morning - the lambs are chasing around in the meadow, donkeys munching their hay, birds singing and dogs snoozing after a long walk down Harry's Folly - we agree, it is a lovely place to be. Hope to see you all again. PS. Dave was pleased to get a mention in the guest book!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Pleasant Accomodation

We had a lovely 7 day stay at Forget-Me-Not cottage. The cottage is nicely situated for visiting local areas on the coast and moors. We loved the rustic charm of the cottage and everything we needed was supplied. Very pleasant and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The photos do not do it justice!

Our first impression when we arrived was that the photos we had seen in advance didn't do the property justice. The cottage, both inside and outside was even more attractive and charming than we expected. The cottage had everything we needed and was the perfect base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Warm, welcoming and absolutely charming! We loved it!

Thank you Lisa and Graham for making our stay so comfortable and relaxing. The children just loved it and we will be definitely coming back again! The ‘Scratching Shed’ was a breath of fresh air, just that little extra thought goes a long way; for everyone to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Delighted that you all enjoyed your stay in Forget-me-not and had fun in our games room. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back and thanks again for the Easter Eggs.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage

Great position for exploring the area. Friendly owners, very clean and well kept accomodation. Kids loved the play barn.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Spotless and very well appointed

A lovely cottage with sea views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for staying with us at Meadowbeck and for leaving Forget-me-not cottage clean and tidy. It was a pleasure having you and your family to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent

The property was really lovely and clean and so charming Definately will be going again. A very enjoyable hol
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are so pleased that you enjoyed it enough to want to return and hope to welcome you back.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing,clean accomodation,fantastic hosts

Accommodation was stunning,everything thought of,clean and tidy. Hosts were excellent,could not have been friendlier and more helpful Fantastic view over robin hoods bay and the sea.friendly dogs and donkeys on your doorstep. Best accommodation we've stayed in!! Thank you for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good

All your needs provided. Owners are welcoming and always willing to be of help.

The Forget-Me-Not cottage we stayed in was well provided for all our needs and the underfloor heating was efficient. Near the cottage was a garage with basic provisions at reasonable cost, a cafe, and a pub serving meals. A bus stop opposite the garage provided transport to Whitby and Scarborough. Plenty of footpaths were available from the cottage which pleased our dog and made our legs ache. The two teenage boys we had with us enjiyed the owners' man cave and the ability to play pool and darts. Supporters of Leeds UFC will be delighted with the wallpaper of match tickets and programmes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your short break in Forget-me-not Cottage. We are pleased that you and your family (including the dog), enjoyed your stay with us. It's also good to hear that the teenagers appreciated the games room and memorabilia.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous cottage in a wonderful location

We had a lovely time staying at Forget-me-not cottage and would definitely recommend it to others. The cottage was so cosy even in the coldest weather, made even more so by the under floor heating! The cottage had everything you would need and was in great location for exploring Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby. Hopefully we will return again soo .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Forget-me-not over the Christmas break. The underfloor heating does keep the cottage warm and cosy during the winter months and we are glad that you appreciated it. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect

I stayed at forget me not cottage with my husband and 3 year old son. The owners were extermely welcoming my son loved feeding the donkeys, playing with the owners dogs and even letting the chickens out one morning. The cottage was well equiped and nicely decorated. I would reccomend this cottage to others. There were lots of places to visit and explore in the local vacinity.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for your comments and feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your first visit to the area and had a weeks stay with us to explore. It's great to hear that you found Forget-me-not provided accommodation you found pleasing and it's always a pleasure for us, when children enjoy fussing over the animals.
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage in great location

We enjoyed our stay at forget-me-not cottage. The interior was pretty, tastefully furnished and very well maintained. The location ideal for visiting the coast and the countryside. The hosts warm and friendly. Our children loved the donkeys! We would love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
We really appreciate you reviewing your stay and are so pleased that you enjoyed staying in Forget-me-not. The donkeys always look forward to school holidays, when they get lots of attention and extra carrots and we are delighted that your children had fun meeting them. We do hope you manage a return visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect dog friendly family holiday

Beautiful clean cottage, peaceful setting and we loved it. Loved the furnishings in the cottage and the whole 'feng shui'. Perfectly located for Boggle Hole, Robin Hoods Bay and Whitby. Our dog, enjoyed it as much as us and our two children. Favourites being the cottage itself, the donkeys, dogs, views, location, surroundings fields, boggle hole, robin hoods bay and falling fos. Highly recommend and we hope to return. Thank you Lisa and Graham -great hosts xx
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Pleased that you all enjoyed a relaxing week staying in Forget-me-not. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family - the children were delightful and gave all of the animals lots of attention. We hope to see you all again.
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10/10 Excellent

Superb

For-get-me-not - and we won't! Loved every thing about the cottage inside and out. It was spotlessly clean, tidy and ideally appointed. The view out the front towards the coast was superb. Lisa and Graham are lovely hosts- they should be really proud of what they have achieved here. We are looking forward to returning...sooner rather than later.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
We really appreciate you taking time to review your stay and your great feedback. We are proud of what we've achieved - it's worth the hard work, when guests comment on the renovation. So pleased that you enjoyed your week in Forget-me-not and hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous

We stayed in the Forget me not cottage and it was absolutely stunning. Inside and outside. Very comfy and bigger than expected. Lovely hosts and lovely area. My daughter loved the resident doggies and donkeys.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in Forget-me-not. Great to hear that your daughter loved our extended family.
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10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable property with everything you need for a great holiday.

Had a great 4 days in Forget me Not. Property was gorgeous. Tastefully furnished with everything you need for a great holiday. Loved watching all the birds each morning on the bird feeder (thanks to Lisa for stocking up their bird feed supply each morning). Fab views of the countryside and sea from the living room. Lisa and Graham should be very pleased with what they've achieved. They made our stay comfortable and effortless. The property is located in a good spot for visiting the coastal towns and there are plenty of places to eat and drink within a mile or so.
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10/10 Excellent

Very well presented cottage with lovely views

Beautiful cottage. With more than enough room for a family of four. Very hospitable owners who gave sight seeing suggestions. Beautiful walking opportunity from the cottage to Robin Hood's Bay.
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10/10 Excellent

Forget me not cottage is excellent

We booked for three days. Cottage was absolutely beautiful. Spotlessly clean and there is everything there you require. Lisa and graham the owners were there to greet us and made us feel very welcome. It was a pleasure to stay in one of their cottages and they are a credit to them and they are both still working hard building wooden huts that look great when there finished. They are very fortunate to live in such a lovely area with sea views , lovely walks and the beach practically on your doorstep. Will definitely visit again .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely, cosy holiday cottage

Fantastic little cottage with superb attention to detail. Lovely decor, fantastic views, a very kind welcome gift on arrival, a warm welcome by the owners and the handy dog wash all made for a great holiday experience! We did some fantastic walks along the Cleveland way and on the beach from Boggle Hole. We would definitely use the cottages again. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing cottage great owners😀

Perfect Christmas stay, exceptional decor furniture and fittings. Homely little Xmas touches, thank you. Definitely will revisit for some summer sun and to explore the man cave, even though it a shrine to Leeds United !!!! Would recommend to anyone who likes Gods own county and the great Yorkshire hospitality.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for your review and wonderful feedback. We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay over the festive period and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to 'Gods own County'....
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

Just returned home after a lovely few days at Meadowbecks Cottages.. Lisa &Graham great couple made us very welcome they work so hard to provide a wonderful experience!! We stayed in the Swallows Rest fantastic attention to detail a credit to them..We will most certainly return looking forward to a good night in the Barn..I must say also the Shepard's Hut is amazing good luck to Lisa & Graham!! PS.. Graham " Who put that plank there" ha ha!! Thank you Berni Steve, Angie & Tom.xxx
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure meeting you all and it's great to hear that you had such a good time staying in Swallows Rest. We also appreciate the comment on the Shepherds Hut - it's a great extension to our holiday accommodation. We will be advertising it shortly and have already taken some bookings for next year. We will look forward to your next visit and a get together in 'The Barn'
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage with great views.

We had a great time at Forget Me Not cottage. The kitchen was well stocked with pans & utensils. The beds are really comfy with a nice quality bed linen & towels. There was always plenty of hot water no matter what time of the day. The cottage is well placed to visit all the lovely villages, Whitby is a 10 minute drive. There is a really nice walk to Robin Hoods Bay from the back of the cottage, it's not too challenging terrain wise, took us about 1.5 hours. Lisa & Graham were great host, really made you feel welcome. Would recommend the cottages to anyone.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
We really appreciate you recommending our cottages after your weeks stay and giving feedback about what you enjoyed about the accommodation and area.
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10/10 Excellent

Summer in Scarborough

Forget-Me-Not is a delightful dog-friendly cottage perched on a ridge looking down towards the coast and Robin Hood's Bay. The furnishings were top-notch with all utilities we could ask for. The hosts are genuinely interested in their guests. We particularly enjoyed walking out of the back gate and following the public footpath down through a Woodland Trust wood to arrive at the beach in around 70 minutes. A quite marvellous & relaxing cottage.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2020
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review for your stay. We are pleased that you all enjoyed staying in Forget-me-not and made the most of the wonderful walk to Robin Hoods Bay. We're sure Millie the dog enjoyed it too.
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