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Joby Cottage

Scarborough (8.74 mls) or Pickering (7.74 mls), North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stylish well-presented holiday cottage close to a range of family attractions
  • Sit by the pond in the delightful garden or cosy up in front of the fire
  • Visit rugged coast, seaside towns, Dalby Forest, Thornton Le Dale, Flamingo Land, and North Yorkshire Water Park
Property code: 82542

This light and airy cottage set within a peaceful oasis offers the best of both countryside and coast – ideal for families and friends any time of year!

Welcome to this lovingly preserved stone-built cottage, offering the perfect blend of countryside tranquillity and coastal adventures near Scarborough. With its light-filled living spaces, cosy wood burner and private patio garden, it's an ideal retreat for families and friends at any time of the year.

Step into the spacious hallway, where a heated coat closet awaits to keep your outdoor gear dry. Descend into the lounge, illuminated by a large picture window that floods the room with natural light, and curl up by the wood burner on chilly evenings for a movie night on the Smart TV. The adjacent kitchen/diner is a bright and airy space, fully equipped with modern amenities to make meals with ease. Share hearty breakfasts around the dining table as you plan your day's activities or recount recent adventures over an evening feast. Upstairs, the bedrooms are finished in crisp whites and neutral tones, creating a relaxing place to sleep. The king-size bedroom features an en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom offers a versatile super-king-size zip-and-link bed, which can be arranged as twins upon request. The third bedroom, which has a small double bed, is perfect for younger guests. A stylish bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the accommodation. Outside, the enclosed garden invites you to relax in a tranquil setting, with a brick patio surrounded by flower beds and a small pond (covered if needed). Dine alfresco at the outdoor table, soaking up the warmth of a balmy evening.

From the cottage, you can easily explore the renowned coastal resorts of Scarborough (10 miles), Whitby (25 miles), and Filey (14 miles). Snainton itself boasts two inviting pubs along with a fantastic children’s playground. Venture to Dalby Forest (7 miles) for scenic walks, exhilarating mountain biking trails, and the thrilling Go Ape adventure course.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super king-size zip-and-link (can be made up as a twin on request), 1 king-size and 1 small double
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Welcome pack included
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Alexa in the kitchen
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Patio area with outdoor furniture
  • Secure bike storage
  • Supermarket 7 miles, chip shop, butchers (which both sell a small selection of everyday essentials) and pub within 0.5 miles
  • Small pond in the garden can be covered on request
  • Can be booked alongside Joby Barn
  • Please note - due to size of walls, phone signal can be poor internally 
  • EV charging is not permitted at this property
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Melanie Meadows

This property is personally managed by Melanie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Antony David 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by John 16th August 2024

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Fantastic modern yet character cottage, well equipped ,comfortable and ideally situated for touring country and coast. Fantastic welcome pack and information, excellent hosts. Ommited to ask for a stair gate the booking for the grand children and dogs , the owner had the issue resolved in 15 mins,can't ask for better.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 19th July 2024

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We stayed at the cottage as our son was getting married at nearby Hackness Grange and it all worked brilliantly for us. The cottage had everything we needed especially the kitchen, proper knives that cut! Also the information and details forwarded by the owner prior to the holiday tells you everything you need to know. The welcome pack was great anRead mored really appreciated on arrival, there is only a small village shop. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 12th July 2024

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Fabulous house - we all felt very much at home straight away - very comfortable and with everything you could possibly want. We had a real mix of weather, so enjoyed the log burner and central heating, as well as the sunny garden and birdsong in a beautiful, peaceful location. Lots of places to go round and about and lots of lovely beaches - we couRead moreldn't fit it all into one week! Friendly, helpful host and super welcome basket. Couldn't ask for more. Hide

Reviewed by John 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 14th June 2024

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Joby cottage was perfect beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean more equipment Than you could ever need would highly recommend had a lovely stay

Reviewed by Dave 27th May 2024

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This cottage is beautifully decorated and very well equipt, The cottage has a very calm and tranquil feel to it and we will definitely be booking for another stay.

Reviewed by Julie 20th April 2024

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Lovely cottage, very well equipped and maintained.

Reviewed by Tony 9th April 2024

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Reviewed by John 12th February 2024

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Joby Cottage is the best holiday cottage weve stayed in and weve stayed in a few. Its one of those places that exceeds your expectations on every level, from cleanliness and state of decoration to amenities and location. It quickly feels like your own home, so comfortable and well equipped is it. The owners have thought of everything, from the doggRead morey supplies box to the music playing on arrival. We loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Abbie 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Alexandra 20th October 2023

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My family and I had a wonderful week in Joby Cottage over half-term. It was extremely clean, comfortable and amazingly well provisioned in terms of equipment, towels, toilet roll etc. The welcome packs for both us humans and Frank the dog were much enjoyed and appreciated too. The cottage is located about 20 minutes drive from Scarborough and aboutRead more 40 minutes from Whitby. We spent our days visiting the beaches and castles, with Joby Cottage providing the perfect retreat to return home to. Hide

Reviewed by Katie 4th October 2023

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We stayed in the cottage with 4 adults and 2 small children. The cottage was amazing. Immaculate clean, cosy and quiet. All the rooms are very spacious and the beds incredibly comfy. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need (and more) on holiday. The host was incredible and the Yorkshire treat basket was cherry on the cake. We really cRead moreouldn't have wished for more. Thank you so much! Hide

Reviewed by Louise 1st September 2023

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Great property in a handy location for accessing all places of interest. Clean and well equipped cottage. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Heather 25th August 2023

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Brilliant cottage has everything you need and more. The owner is very pleasant and helpful. Good location great for visiting coast and moors. Welcome Hamper the best we have ever had Thank you Heather Ian Lisa Jacqui Harry and Lucy

Reviewed by Claire 11th August 2023

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Joby cottage is a fantastic holiday house, well located for all sorts of outings: walks in the forest and the moors, beaches (Cayton and Filey: beautiful and dog friendly), Whitby and Staithes, Yorkshire steam train. The cottage is clean, well equipped, nicely decorated and practical. Michaela is very attentive to all what you might need. Many thanRead moreks. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 4th August 2023

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The cottage is perfectly located to explore the surrounding area as a family with our dog. During our stay we visited: Whitby Yorkshire Railway Dalby Forest (Go APE) York Maze Yorkshire water Park Scarborough The cottage is very quiet (especially through the night) and comfortable. The Coachman Inn (which is less than a ten min walk) does very goodRead more food and is dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 28th July 2023

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Joby Cottage is wonderful. Decor is gorgeous and the cottage is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is also a perfect location as it is off the main road so lovely and quiet from traffic. Would highly recommend to o anyone wanting a lovely cottage within driving distance to seaside towns and little villages.

Reviewed by Victoria 21st July 2023

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A beautiful and cosy cottage. Living room was so relaxing and loved the window seats dotted around the property. I especially enjoyed reading in the morning in the area overlooking the garden with a cuppa! Everything you could possibly need is provided even a great hamper upon arrival. Neighbours are friendly too. Must try Glaves Butchers. Thank yoRead moreu so much, definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by David 16th June 2023

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First class.

Reviewed by Glynis 2nd June 2023

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We stayed in Joby Cottage with our good friends and our dogs and it suited us perfectly from both the location and its amenities which were first class. We would definitely recommend this to both families and dog owners. Well located for all the local villages and seaside beaches. Great local pub in walking distance and good dog walks.

Reviewed by Anne 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Peta 28th April 2023

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Would highly recommend this beautiful comfortable cottage which is set in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Bev 7th April 2023

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I would highly recommend Joby cottage. A truly relaxing haven, peaceful and tranquil. The decor is tasteful with real comfort in mind. All the little extras - flowers and a lovely welcome pack.

Reviewed by Anne 31st March 2023

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Lovely, tastefully decorated and well equipped cottage in a quiet, but accessible, location within easy reach of the North Yorkshire Coast. Super welcome pack and really helpful information provided by Michaela, including details of beaches such as Runswick Bay, great for fossil hunting. Great local pub for a meal out and log burning stove with supRead moreplies for evenings in after a day at the beach. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 4th March 2023

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The cottage was lovely and well equipped. Michaela was fab and left a lovely welcome pack. We found the cottage to be in a quite location and easy to get to the places we wanted to visit.

Reviewed by Jill 28th October 2022

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The cottage and location do not disappoint. Quality furnishings, bedding and kitchen facilities. Generous supply of logs and a lovely welcome basket for both human and canines alike. Very quietly situated, but within easy reach of the coast (a big draw for us). Private off street parking for two cars. Great communication from the owner prior to arrRead moreival. Absolutely top notch. Hide

Reviewed by Virginia 16th September 2022

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Joby Cottage is a lovely property, beautifully and tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. It is situated off the main road so it is quiet but easily accessible. I would advise having the pond covered if you have small children or an inquisitive dog like ours, who fell in it within half an hour of arrival! We took the train from Seamer station tRead moreo York, it wasn't expensive, it's a nice journey and there's no hassles with parking. The steam train from Pickering to Whitby is a great day out too! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 9th September 2022

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Fantastic property. Comfortable beds and furniture and generally well equipped. Relaxing vibe of decor and very clean and tidy upon arrival together with generous starter pack. Great place.

Reviewed by Alex 2nd September 2022

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Cottage immaculate, beautifully designed and more than enough space for 4 adults, 1 toddler, a baby and a dog! Lovely outdoor seating area. Not a lot to do in Snainton itself, although at least a fish and chip shop and serviceable pub. So much to do in the local area and it was wonderful to return to Joby Cottage each evening. Michaela was an amaziRead moreng host, checking everything was in order before our holiday and checking in at the end - plus a gorgeous welcome hamper! Would stay again. Hide

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