Sandsend - Jasmine Cottage - sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Everything was absolutely fine apart from the unfortunate situation with a resident peacock. While we’re avid bird lovers, his constant visits to the patio area made our stay a bit disappointing, we cleaned the table and chairs on arrival as there was poo everywhere only for it to be just as bad the next day so we were unable to sit outside which was a shame. We couldn’t leave the doors open for the fear of him coming in and also having a dog with us, not ideal.

House is very small, no wardrobe and only two towels (for one week not sufficient). But the greatest problem was the view on two rubbish bins from the living-room. As there are only these two bins for six or seven cottages, they were filled to overflowing after three days. Disgusting!

Beautifully presented, dog friendly cottage which has almost everything you would have in your own home. Cottages have private parking & an outside seating area. There are a couple of short walks around the lake and woodland area within the estate - there is a shortcut to Sandsend through the woods & across a field, which was full of cows, so we got a dog friendly taxi instead -£10 to either Sandsend or Whitby. Only one pub open in Sandsend now but plenty of other places fairly nearby to visit, Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes & Falling Foss to name a few. Dozens of pubs & cafes along with a good selection of supermarkets can be found in nearby Whitby. There are building works on the estate which will be nearing completion, probably mid Autumn, however they didn’t bother us at all as the cottages are shielded by trees so very minimal noise. Loved our stay at Jasmine Cottage so much so we booked an extra night. Would definitely recommend staying here.

My husband and I have just returned from a 4 night break at Jasmine cottage with Stays York. The cottage is beautiful, clean and comfortable. However about the end of April we contacted Stays York as we were concerned regarding a review that said the main Hotel was under construction and it was noisy. When we booked the cottage back in February we were not made aware that work was to be undertaken. A female member of staff at Stays York reassured us that the cottage was some distance from the Hotel and construction and we would not be disturbed by noise. This was a blanten lie. We could hear noise from a pneumatic concrete breaker as the construction site was a few meters from the cottages. When walking the dog we had to walk through the construction site to get in and out . The gardens of the estate are beautiful and the surrounding area is too and we are sure that once the work on the hotel is complete it will be beautiful and to a high standard. We would return but not until all work is completed as this spoilt it for us when we hoped to have a peaceful break.