Host & Stay | Honey Cottage — Guest Reviews

Honey cottage was situated in a really good location for exploring. It was so easy to walk into Staithes and only a very short drive to Whitby. The gardens were great as they were private and fenced off to keep dogs safe and secure. Unfortunately I felt there was a lot of rules regarding taking a dog but adhered to them although my own dog is used to more freedom within the home. I loved the back garden it was really well thought out and peaceful.

The cottage was in great location for seaside based holiday we needed, small but just right for our needs, great idea to have outdoor shower for the dogs. Lovely decorated courtyard at rear and fenced front garden all secure well equipped kitchen and outside house with freezer and washing machine. Beds comfy and lovely a quiet neighbourhood. Thank you

The cottage was good. Nice to have toiletries and coffee and tea. Not the best location for evenings. Unless you got car Positive: Very pretty. Ideal with enclosed outside for our dog. Negative: TV wasn’t great reception. Not a lot to do in evenings. Ended up watching TV.

Positive: We liked the location of the cottage and it was easy to check in. Negative: Unfortunately the bedding was dirty, it had dog prints on and mud and dog hair. We put the spare sheets on that we're in the cupboard but they had holes in and were dusty and did not smell fresh. We messaged the hosts who said that they would send someone round the next day to provide clean sheets, however nobody turned up. This was frustrating because we were in waiting and expecting someone to come round. We were told that the customer service team would contact us within 10 working days after we put in a complaint, however after 18 days we have no heard back from them.

Positive: Location is great, in between a number of great places to explore. Negative: A few small issues with the property: bathroom light inadequate drinks shelf in fridge has a broken hook which renders it useless linen and blankets had dog hair on them, with a slight smell of wet dog

Cosy little cottage Positive: Very cosy. Good location to explore the area. Enclosed front and rear garden which is good for small dogs. Wood burner with fuel provided. Negative: The grill didn't work on the cooker and it really just needs replaced. Bathroom is dark and very restricted in size.

Lovely cottage - booking NOT as advertised. Positive: 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. Negative: 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

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!

Last minute short break, we’d stay again Positive: Cosy cottage, very comfortable. Just the right size for us and our two dogs Negative: Nothing

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.

Fab little cottage in a quiet, relaxed location that’s perfect for a short break. Positive: 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.

We loved Honey Cottage! It’s a perfect stay for two, and so convenient for Whitby, Runswick Bay and Staithes! We had everything we needed in the kitchen and the outdoor space was so pretty and surprisingly spacious!

Ideal cottage for short stay. Positive: Ideal for short stay and close to the coast. Very cosy and has all you need. Parking space was handy. Negative: Ideal for two people but the dining area would be a bit cramped if anymore staying.

We had a really lovely few days Positive: Honey Cottage was beautiful and cosy Negative: Low ceilings! My partner is 6ft 3 🙈😂

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.

Lovely quaint little cottage. Exactly as described. All the essentials and comfort needed for a break away. Single parent, travelling with teen, child & the dog - was plenty of room, lovely private rear courtyard, secure front garden for the dog (the bench is placed in the best sun trap). Off street parking. Lovely added little extras, soap, toiletries, tea coffee & treats for the dog. Made it all feel that little bit special. Thanks for a lovely stay. Will definitely return.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was very cosy and our 5 year old daughter enjoyed exploring all the quirky spaces. It’s in a lovely location and in easy reach to explore Whitby and the surrounding coastline.

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

All in all good value for money, great location

Although space was slightly smaller than anticipated in the photos the cottage is cute and quaint and in a peaceful location. Great accessibility to walks along the Cleveland way. More attention to detail with cleaning could be made and the mattress in the second bedroom was in poor condition. Great value for money.

Great communication and very responsive host, the property is so nice and feels so homely, a viry nice place to stay. Good location especially if you like to go walking. Highly recommended.

Great little cottage, lovely location to walk to Runswick Bay or Staithes. Good pubs with food. Positive: 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. Negative: 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.

great little cottage, perfect for our little one and the hound. we would fully recommend it.

Wonderful stay at Honey cottage. Just perfect location with lots of walks nearby. Cottage was a perfect size for myself as a solo traveller with my dog but would also be ideal for couples. Location is perfect if wanting easy access to walks and beaches. Check in was easy and the dog treats were a lovely surprise. Would absolutely come back anytime.

ideal for short break and circular walks Positive: Perfect location if you happen to be attending a function in Hinderwell Village Hall which we were.

Beautiful. Positive: 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. Negative: 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 !!!

We stayed at Honey Cottage for 3 nights. Very easy to find and very quiet for being on a main road!! Lovely little cottage just right for 2 and a small door. Front garden is fenced and gated - ideal for dogs. Back garden/yard was so cute and would be lovely in the summer. All essentials in the kitchen with added bonus of a small dishwasher. Smart TV worked without any issues. Bed and pillows very comfy. Bathroom was small but the shower was very hot!! Easy access down to Whitby and up the coast to Saltburn. We would definitely stay again.

Pretty cottage, very small and unfortunately without WiFi during our stay, but in a great location for exploring the coast.

Great location for getting out & about & super cute tiny cottage. Would stay again Positive: Brilliant location for visiting all the neighbouring towns- bus service into sandsend & whitby on the doorstep & Only £3. Lovely walk down to runswick bay. Nothing in hinderwell itself & the local pubs a bit shabby/limited menus. Property itself teeny & cute, adequate secure space outside front & back for dogs (will bring the dog next time if we revisit) Lots of extra towels and bedding if needed. We needed to pull the trundel under the single bed out for my little boy, found a spare sheet etc wasn't easy to get back under so had to leave out Negative: No space to store dry food as the only shelf contains the crockery- cupboards filled with pans etc Crockery needed cleaning prior to using- guessing not checked by housekeeping? Generally clean but could be better- a house that small should be immaculate imo including corners and under beds - contact lens found stuck to the bath. Oven tricky to work but sussed in the end- just needed to set the clock- clear instructions were sent after this issue was raised so not a complaint but best putting in the arrival instructions. TV & wifi didnt work despite very simple instructions, luckily we were out for the most of it anyway. Little things like replacing batteries in fairy lights- making sure tea & coffee stocked up, salt & pepper & a list of local taxi numbers would be good but thats just my opinion being a housekeeper myself.

Lovely homely feel with everything we needed for our stay.

Fantastic location - perfect weekend for my partners birthday ! Lots of walking and fish and chips ! Thanks for having us x x x

Lovely stay in a lovely cottage, thank you. Positive: N/A Negative: We loved staying here - we have stayed before and so knew what to expect. The only thing to be aware of - is that you will have to pay an additional fee for accidental damage insurance - which I wasn't sure is because we took our dog with us - but there wasn't an option to not pay this. It's not a huge amount, but to be aware that you will need to pay it.

Positive: Bed shower garden Negative: Everything was fine

Will definitely stay again if we can Positive: It was brilliant. Not cluttered but felt like a home.

Had a lovely week at Honey Cottage, nice enclosed garden at front and enclosed area at back.

Honey cottage is located perfectly! You have access to buses practically outside the door taking you to Whitby in one direction, or as far as Middlesbrough in the other. There are many walks available to do from the doorstep and the Cleveland Way coastal path is a short distance away - we started at Runswick bay walking to Staithes on one of our days and Sandsend and Whitby on others, there’s always the bus home for weary legs. The cottage is just as described and has everything you need. It is small but perfectly proportioned for a cosy cottage feel. It was just perfect for two of us, but if you don’t mind being cosy it does accommodate more! We would definitely return here as it’s a fabulous base in Hinderwell! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

this was our second time staying here. love the cottage. will be back again

Worthwhile Staying Positive: Location is very good for travelling the area. The cottage was perfect for 2 adults and our dog, maybe small if you have a few children. Excellent TV with sky sports, comfortable bed, good front garden with parking. Negative: Found the bathroom a little awkward as the shower was small for me (6'2) with the slope ceiling, wife managed fine (5'4). The back yard was poor for our stay as there were to many insects around the back door boarding on an infestation and opening the door allowing them in. They were harmless beetles and could be down to local farming but worth mentioning i think in case anyone else doesn't like situations like it.

Small but compact and everything we needed for out stay. Great location.

Nice small property in quiet area

The cottage was clean n warm when we arrived. Everything was good for us and we had a really good weekend.

Lovely little cottage, great location. Had everything you could need, very chilled out atmosphere. The water pressure in the shower wasn’t overly great, aside that the cottage is superb. Would return , thank you for a lovely few days break.

A fantastic property, well equipped and very relaxing. Great location allowing you to make the most of the fabulous Yorkshire coast.

Positive: Accommodation was spot on ...parking fantastic...great location Negative: Nothing not to like!!!

An absolutely gorgeous quaint little cottage, so cosy and peaceful. Location ideal for visiting Whitby, Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay and Pickering. The little cottage had everything you need. Gorgeous log burning stove, secure front lawned garden. To the rear a quaint seating area, also secluded and secure. A cute little outdoor laundry area. We absolutely fell in love with Honey Cottage and will certainly be back.

Positive: Well equipped with everything we needed. Negative: The cottage is tiny and much colder downstairs than upstairs. This meant that you were cold when sat watching TV but hot when in bed.

Great location and easy to get to together destinations. Lovely little cottage

Lovely compact bijou cottage Positive: Nice quality bed linen, comfy beds, parking space.

Never again Positive: Whitby Negative: The village pubs only open when they feel like it same with chip shop

Very nice, little garden was nice , Positive: Lovely little cottage , very small but comfortable Negative: The bathroom drainage was v slow - it went down eventually. I’d have liked to have cleaned up better but there was only one cloth in the kitchen and didn’t want to use it in the bathroom. Very

had a great few days in this period cottage. set out lovely and private garden. has everything you need. will definitely book again.

We had a lovely stay. The cottage was beautiful (even though it was a bit small), great location Positive: Beautiful decorated and clean cottage Negative: A bit on the small side, not very spacious

Great location sunny back garden Positive: Location and friendly locals Negative: Oven dirty, parking spot tight, very small bathroom and steep stairs

Beautiful cottage. Small but adequate. Had a lovely stay - very comfortable sleep. Bathroom panelling needed a good dust. Otherwise very clean overall. Disappointing food in the local pub (The Badger hounds). Beautiful coastal locations in surrounding areas.

Beautiful wee cottage not far from a beautiful beach. Had a fantastic time in Honey cottage

Positive: Liked everything. Having the parking space at the front is a big bonus (we didn't know about this). It's a sweet cottage and very convenient. Negative: No problems really but the toilet flush is tricky. Took us a while to work it out, so kept me awake the first night, as water wouldn't stop flowing. Maybe needs looking at?

Had to contact the owner regarding broken toilet on arrival which was annoying Positive: Good location nice garden Negative: Broken toilet

Great little cottage. Very cosy, bed very comfortable. Good location, easy to get to the Staithes, Whitby and Saltburn. Would definitely recommend!!

Relaxing comfortable and wanted to stay longer! Positive: Comfiest bed in the world! Great location well designed and thought out accommodation. Loved the bijoux sitting out area, very private and lovely quiet location Negative: Loved it all it’s a gem. I would but it if it ever came on the market

We had a lovely few days at the cottage. Hinderwell is a favourite place of ours. It is quite small but perfectly formed and has everything you need.. cosy log fire which was much needed, good pubs, the beach and fabulous walks all close by. Would definitely recommend.

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!

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.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Shame it was spoilt by lack of cleanliness Positive: Location Negative: Not clean , I have taken photos and will be contacting the property. Some photos shown below

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

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

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

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

Enjoyed the break and it was relaxing Positive: Easy walking distance of pubs and public transport links Negative: 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.

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

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

enjoyable Positive: ideal location Negative: stringent check out date - hoped for a level of flexibility under unforseen circumstances

The property is tired and needs complete refurbishment, Negative: 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

Good would book again Positive: The location the parking and the price in comparison to other options. Negative: The damage waiver/ deposit policy. The toaster needs replacing

Positive: Nice and quiet

Served a purpose Positive: Good location. Negative: 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.

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

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.

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

A very beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet location. Everything on the doorstop including the buses which also run on a Positive: Lovely cottage in quiet neighbourhood. Only a short bus ride to Whitby Negative: 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.

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.

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

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.