Host & Stay | Byre Cottage — Guest Reviews

A lovely cottage in a central location of the village with lots close by including a pub, cafes and Rural life museum. Nice and quiet too with not much passing traffic. Is dog friendly, there's only a small fenced area at the front of the property but out the back a short distance away from the cottage is a lovely walled green which is perfect for some running space! The property has some lovely features and was a perfect size and space for our group. Mainly clean just a few cobwebs! Some of the furniture is a bit uncomfortable and as mentioned in some of the other reviews not many personal touches. Would also make sure you bring extra tea bags/coffee/dishcloth! The main issue which let the property down was a lack of WiFi on arrival and with limited service it was difficult to contact anyone. Thankfully we saw someone who knew a solution but this could've easily been communicated prior to our stay.

Lovely little cottage in a stunning location. The cottage was exactly as described and a perfect to explore the North Yorkshire moors. If you’re looking for a great base for your holiday then you can’t really go wrong with this. If you’re looking for that personal touch from your host then this won’t be for you. There were 2 of us and our dog staying and it was the perfect sized property. Overall a great stay.

Lovely cottage, had everything you needed tea coffee milk provided. Quite a lot of pet hair on rug and sofa which let it down slightly. Can also be a little bit difficult to find so make sure to travel in day light the first time! Had a lovely time and would book again

Cute little cottage nestled right under the north York moors. Ample parking with a lovely garden (read field) for the dog to run around in and beautifully decorated throughout. Unfortunately this property was listed as family friendly and the host specifically clarified that this property was “suitable for under twos” but had no travel cot or high chair available which wasn’t ideal but not a deal breaker. However The stairs are an open wooden staircase with quite wobbly handrails and the three bottom steps are bare stone, and all the walls down stairs are also bare stone which is beautifully in keeping but really not great for tiny people. This company also charges a sneaky £25 damage fee outside of air b&b fees which was again annoying but not a deal breaker.

Positive: Gorgeous little cottage for our family hiking break. Love Hutton-Le-Hole, nice location to access lots of great walks and pubs.

Very nice cottage set in beautiful surroundings

Heerlijke cottage, maar zeer onprofessionele verhuurder. Positive: Het is een heel leuke en in alle glorie herstelde kleine cottage (The Byre) in een lieflijk dorp aan de rand van de North York Moors. Op 50 meter afstand een heel gezellige local pub genaamd The Crown met prima pubfood. Deze cottage is heel gezellig en slim ingericht met voldoende hoogte ook voor als je wat langer bent zoals ik (1m95), met uitzondering van de douche boven het bad. Bedden zijn comfortabel en lang genoeg en de keuken is compleet, inclusief een oven met 2 gescheiden ovendelen. Voldoende parkeergelegeheid op het eigen terrein en prima werkende elektrische verwarmingen. En vooral: het dorp is een uitstekende uitvalsbasis naar de Moors. Rijd de straat uit en je zit meteen midden in het prachtige landschap van de Moors en na 10 kilometer vind je al de beroemde Middeleeuwse pub aan de Romeinse weg door de Moors. Negative: Ondanks al onze lovende woorden over de cottage zelf, scoren wij de hosts en de prijs/kwaliteit zeer laag. Want LET OP: deze cottage wordt verhuurd door een bedrijf (Host& Stay) die meerdere accomodaties vooral in dit deel van de UK beheert en hun beleid is om behalve huur ook extreem hoge schoonmaakkosten voor in ieder geval korte verblijven (zoals wij 2 nachten) in rekening te brengen. Bovendien verplichten ze je om een extra verzekering bij hen af te sluiten. Dit blijkt pas als je hun check-in formulier invult. Wij hebben hiertegen bezwaar gemaakt en ook uitgebreid over gecommuniceerd, zowel vooraf als achteraf. Hun reacties waren afhoudend en ontwijkend. Voor ons korte verblijf van dus 2 nachten, komt het er op neer dat van de totale huurkosten (300 euro) die schoonmaak- en verzekeringskosten bijna 100 euro waren....Ongetwijfeld is dit hun manier om de commissiekosten van Booking te drukken. Echter verplichte verzekeringskosten (20 euro) zijn verboden en als je bijna 80 euro voor 2 nachten schoonmaak in rekening brengt is het aantreffen, zoals wij helaas deden, van een heel vuile en zwart geblakerde pan, diep triest. Dat wij toch de boeking hebben doorgezet, was omdat wij onze trip last minute hebben geboekt en geen andere geschikte accomodatie voor onze data en reisschema meer konden vinden. Anders zouden wij dit nooit hebben geaccepteerd. Ons oordeel is dan ook dat, hoewel dit een heel gezellige cottage is, het geen aanbeveling verdient en wij jullie als collega-reizigers waarschuwen voor deze praktijken van deze verhuurder!

We loved our stay in this cosy cottage in a beautiful part of the UK. It was close to the Yorkshire Moors, it had a lovely little stream running through the village, and lovely walks in the area. The cottage had all the amenities we needed for the two days, it was very clean, beautifully decorated and the bedrooms were a perfect size with comfy beds. There was a lovely pub next door and overall we felt the village was very charming and quaint. We stayed with our two small children and they loved hearing the owls at night and we even woke up with a pheasant outside one morning! We'd definitely return again.

Had a lovely family holiday in 2 of the cottages everything we needed lovely location and very quiet

We loved our stay in Hutton-le-Hole and the cottage was perfect for a family of 4. Great location and a lovely little cottage. There wasn’t enough details provided by the host, for example there is a notice board in the kitchen without any information on it. There is a lovely garden area and small field at the back of the property with space for a BBQ etc. If it wasn’t for the gardener’s being present during our stay we wouldn’t have known that it was available for us to use. There’s also a shared shed which hosts a washing machine & freezer which we found by chance. More information provided by the hosts would be very useful. The property says it is pet friendly which is fine, however the rug in the living room could do with replacing as it is covered in pet hairs. Overall the cottage was clean and tidy, but there were some cobwebs and dusty areas so it could definitely do with a more thorough deep clean. The beds were comfy and the bathroom & Kitchen were nice and clean.

We loved our stay in this lovely cottage. Perfect location for our Xmas break. We didn’t make it to the local The Crown due to its Xmas opening times. However, we had a lovely walk to Lastingham and visited The Blacksmiths Arms for a mid walk drink. It was so lovely and friendly that we returned that evening for an amazing meal in our own little dog friendly snug. We visited Dolby Forest on NYE and stopped at Thornton Le Dale on our way home. We would definitely recommend this lovely cottage.

Cosy , pretty cottage in a lovely setting Positive: Really sweet cottage, cosy and comfortable. Beautiful location right by The Crown pub which served fantastic food and was very friendly and the lovely Old Schoolhouse Deli over the road which was brilliant and so friendly. Will definitely return! Negative: Nothing

Such a lovely cottage. The stairs are not for the faint hearted especially if you have a mobility issue. Quaint and lovely and a stones throw from the local pub that does really great food! We will definitely be back for another stay.

Lovely cottage in great location Positive: Good location . Well appointed and comfortable Very clean. Very nice bathroom Negative: We had problems with heating which weren't resolved during our three night stay despite numerous messages informing of the issue. Disappointing "welcome"pack. Checkin information was later than agreed checkin time 4 pm

Great place for up to 4 people, nice village with a pub and a couple of cafes, great walks on the moors

Great stay, will go again Positive: Great location clean and comfortable. Well equipped

Hutton le hole is a gorgeous moorland village with stream, sheep roaming, museum, pub and cafes. The cottage is on the green and central so close to all of these things. The cottage has been nicely done out - particularly upstairs - the bedrooms are nice and the bathroom has a great walk in shower. The space is small and I would say not really small child friendly. For families with young children there is no cot or high chair. I also think more could be made of the interior - decorations are generic - there’s no local touches which is a shame as it could feel so much more connected to the local area it is in. We enjoyed our time but perhaps more due to the village rather than the cottage.

Absolutely fantastic cottage in a beautiful village. Pristinely clean, everything had been thought of. Lovely hosts and felt right at home

A chocolate box cottage in the heart of Hutton, surrounded by sheep. An idyllic brook across the road. Clean, well maintained, owners very responsive. It's a very special property and if you're looking for an authentic moor experience, you couldn't do better.

Had an amazing holiday staying at Hutton Le Hole. Great location , beautiful surroundings and so peaceful. The Rydale Folk Museum next door was amazing well worth a visit. The local bike shop was very helpful and informative. People were very friendly especially The Crown and all the cafes. Great for cycling/walking base. The house had excellent facilities.

Fantastic location and easy to find property. It was spotless inside which made our stay very relaxing. One recommendation is the communication from Host & Stay is probably a little too excessive for a two night stay. Just a simple check in and check out email would be fine. Other than that a really good property to stay in which fully met our needs.

A great, quaint cottage perfectly placed in the beautiful Hutton-le-Hole, surrounded by stunning views and great walking trails — the perfect getaway for those looking to take a break away from the city and to dial it down with some country living. The cottage was clean, tidy and beautifully presented. The hosts were polite, responsive, insightful and quick to respond. What more do you want? We'll be going back again, for sure!

Positive: Property itself was lovely really clean and great for a small family. Negative: Bed was extremely uncomfortable. We felt every spring in the mattress! Also little things missing like kitchen roll, dishwasher tablets… finding the property was almost impossible it really need a clear sign on the gate and clearer instructions.

Positive: A lovely cottage, with a great equipped kitchen and fab location. Bonus had an EV charger too! Negative: Bathroom has had an update so no bath available so photos need to be updated. Lovely shower though!

Really nice cottage in a great village. Excellent directions and good facilities on site. Very much enjoyed our stay.

We had a great few days here. Lovely little cottage in a great location and close to a fantastic pub. Positive: Very comfortable, homely feel and perfect location.

Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings, staggering distance from the pub. The only negative is that the cottage is the end terrace and the alley leads to further cottages. Not a problem in itself but there is a steady stream of people going past many of whom are unable to latch a gate closed so it’s constantly banging! Tad irritating but not the fault of the host, just be aware if you have a reactive pooch! Had a lovely long weekend and would go back were it not for our delicate furry friend!!

Positives: Beautiful peaceful location, great parking, lovely garden space, great bathroom/shower, comfortable beds. Negatives: On arrival, we parked in the designated space, but the bins nearby were overflowing (bags of nappies, beer cans, food waste, etc.). Really horrid. This was there throughout our stay. The beds were really comfortable, but the lounge furniture was cheap, basic and uncomfortable. The kitchen was equipped to the absolute minimum - four plates, bowls, cups, etc. Also very basic quality. We did not know there was a laundry room and freezer available until reading other guests' comments. Sadly, the cottage overall felt soulless and commercial - no personal touches, no treats, not even a Local Info or Welcome booklet. Information was available online, I know, but I have never stayed somewhere that had nothing at all for guests! A shame, as this could be so much better.

Had the most wonderful stay at this little cottage. Was quaint place within the most picturesque village. The hosts gave plenty of information and there was great parking .A lovely tea rooms opposite as well as a pub a couple of minutes walk away. Will definitely return!

Wonderful stay, great location close to a great pub and 7 miles from Pickering. Very clean and well equip with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Parking great and easy to get to. Highly recommend

Great stay, lovely cosy cottage in a quiet village. Plenty of walks, great pub 30 second walk from cottage. The cottage was just as described, good parking & easy accessible. Just beware when using the back door, the door automatically locks behind you. This should be stated as when getting our things from the car we let ourselves in, came back out shut the door and locked ourselves out. Other than that it was a lovely stay & we would definitely return😊

We thoroughly enjoyed our extended weekend at cosy Byre Cottage! It has all the amenities we needed and we got all the helpful instructions prior to the stay from kind Charlie, Thank you! The beds were very comfortable and every room was very clean. The village is absolutely gorgeous and very quiet. A wonderful cosy country pub with delicious food is literally a girl's stone throw away. I would love to return to Byre Cottage some day.

Great little country cottage in a quaint village- ideal as a base to go to Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough and many more lovely places

Lovely weekend stay here with all we needed in a great location. Only improvement would be to the mattress in the front bedroom which was not very comfortable!

Great cottage right in the centre of the village - although not too busy or noisy. Great pub within 50 metres. We found the cottage to be very homely, well equipped kitchen and very spacious living area. Bedrooms and adequately sized with comfortable beds. Although we never used the outside area (due to the time of year) it did look very good and we could imagine it would be great in the summer. Constant and very prompt communication from the host. We would definitely stay again and would recommend to others.

Lovely location, such a beautiful village.

We had such a wonderful stay! The place was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed to feel at home. The location was perfect, close to everything with the pub being just next door and the bakery over the road, but still quiet and relaxing. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Lovely cottage and excellent location with a coffee shop just over the road, comfy beds, very clean, more space than expected downstairs, plentiful parking and with the housekeeper and owners on hand nothing was too much trouble. Given we had a 4 night stay, the kitchen could do with a few more implements for cooking, more tea towels (just one provided) and as with many rentals a few more hooks to hang up wet towels! Also the listing includes bikes which is not accurate, and although I called Host & Stay for the combination lock for the cycle store (to put our own bikes somewhere secure) they never returned my call, the owners were very happy to help us.

Positive: Beautiful location in very picturesque village, lovely, cosy little cottage with added views (and sounds :-)) of the recently - reintroduced village sheep. Easy parking. Communal (between the three neighbouring holiday cottages) laundry with tumble dryer very handy. Property manager helpful and responsive. Negative: Be aware that there is little/no telephone/mobile reception in the village so you depend on the property WiFi for communication and television. As other posters have said, be sure to bring own washing up liquid and toiletries if staying more than a couple of nights.

Sure! Here's a version tailored for an **Airbnb review**, written in a warm and helpful tone typical for the platform: --- **5 Stars – Perfect Peaceful Escape in Hutton-le-Hole** We had such a lovely stay at Byre Cottage! The place is exactly as described—charming, clean, and full of character. It’s a beautifully converted barn with rustic touches, a super comfy bed, and a cozy lounge area. The location is absolutely stunning—right in the heart of Hutton-le-Hole, one of the prettiest villages in the North York Moors. We loved waking up to the sound of sheep in the fields and enjoyed sitting outside with a coffee in the morning, soaking in the peaceful countryside views. The village is lovely to wander around, with a great pub and a tearoom just a short walk away. It's also a brilliant base for walks and exploring nearby villages and moorland.

Beautiful place, well equipped and lovely feel. Sofa/chairs/beds weren’t particularly comfy, struggled to sleep.

Lovely

Positive: We had a really lovely stay.

Comfortable cottage in beautiful location with excellent local amenities. Positive: Location of the cottage was superb, the village was well located with good amenities. Cottage was very comfortable, clean and well equipped except that there wasn't a corkscrew! Great pubs serving good food within a few miles are worth a visit as are Scarborough, Pickering, York and Castle Howard all within easy reach. Local bakery come deli come cafe across the road was very useful serving a good range of items and was open six days a week. Negative: Electric shower over bath was not really powerful enough and stairs to bedrooms difficult to negotiate with heavy suitcases and definitely not suitable for the infirm. Instructions in guidebook not specific enough on how to turn electric heaters on and it was by chance that I found the isolator switch down on the right hand side. The pub next door was closed on Monday and Tuesday which was disappointing but I was told that it will be under new ownership soon and will then be open 7 days a week.

Positive: Everything. Negative: Nothing.

Positive: Fab location.. comfortable cottage. Clean and well looked after

Great location, great place however there was a problem with the cleanliness. There was a lot of cat hair both up and downstairs and on furniture

Excellent cottage. Already booked another visit!

Stunning location. Beautiful, unspoilt part of the country. Equally beautiful and unique village location, but with a bit of a buzz about it. We loved it! As far as accommodation goes, however, you get what you pay for. Perhaps I’m being mean and I appreciate it is a very old property but a tea towel, dish cloth and chopping board wouldn’t go amiss, for starters, particularly when you know you are looking after someone else’s property. Also a bit cheeky to add extra cost in terms of insurance AFTER booking. Surely this should be part of the booking process?

Lovely property in a beautiful location, conveniently located for many North Yorkshire attractions. Well-equipped, clean and nicely furnished.

Beautiful cottage - Warm & nice and clean, but no mobile phone / Sat Nav coverage or so difficult to find exact location of cottage

Lovely little cottage, great walking and right next to the pub!

Beautiful location and attractive cottage, just 30 yards from the friendly and excellent pub! You may need to bring your own corkscrew, and it's worth knowing the wifi connection details before you arrive as there's no phone signal for getting online when you get there.

Had a lovely stay at Byre Cottage. Had everything we needed and the location was beautiful.