Jacky

3 weeks ago

It is the second time we have stayed in Water Lily Cottage and each time has been just as enjoyable as the first. It is conveniently situated for the shops, pubs and for the best fish and chips. The cottage provides all the home comforts and is well equipped with comfortable furniture including the King size bed. Nestled at the foot of Roseberry Topping there are so many accessible country walks.

Megan

3 months ago

We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this Airbnb. The property was clean, comfortable, and the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked with all the essentials you might need for cooking, including things like salt, pepper, cooking oil, and other basics. Check in was very easy and parking was no trouble. Our only minor criticisms are that there isn’t any back gate access as the photos seem to suggest, so it’s worth being aware of that. A stair gate would also be a useful addition for anyone travelling with dogs, as it would help keep them downstairs. Finally, the WiFi code provided in the welcome message was incorrect, so that could do with being updated. Overall, these were only small issues and we really enjoyed our stay.

Florence

3 months ago

Perfect place for our family visit to Yorkshire

Sarah

3 months ago

Waterlily Cottage was perfect for a short stay in Great Ayton. The cottage was clean, tidy, cosy and fully equipped for our needs. Host & Stay provided helpful instructions and were very responsive. We would stay again!

Pam

4 months ago

Comfortable and well equipped cottage. Enjoyed our stay. The village has a wide range of facilities, and is interesting historically, we found the local people friendly.

Heather

4 months ago

Lovely cottage, with everything we needed. The village had good amenities & a good base for day trips out. We'll hopefully be back again

Mike

4 months ago

Really well fitted out house, all furniture and equipment were in great condition and modern. lovely beams in the house, a couple of creaky floorboards upstairs but to be expected and added to the charm. We did replace the TV remote batteries and the kitchen clock one too, there were spare batteries alongside other bits n bobs in a kitchen drawer so no hassle to do that. Chalie was very helpful and responsive to a query that I left late at night expecting a reply in the morning, but he replied almost instantly, above and beyond I would say, thank you Charlie. Would stay again in this property as easy walking to nice coffee shops (Stamps is our fabourite for coffee and a scone) the village centre is 5 mins walk along the riverside and the Poorhouse serves great food and beers. Home relaxed and chilled after a "Great" Great Ayton break.

Megan

5 months ago

Great location, easy on street parking, clean, comfortable.

Olivia

5 months ago

Great stay, lovely location and ideal little cottage.

Christine

5 months ago

Lovely cottage in the midst of Great Ayton. Very convenient for local shops and walks in the countryside.

Jacky

6 months ago

We had a very cosy and comfortable stay at Water Lily Cottage. It was tastefully furnished and sparkling clean. It was conveniently situated in Great Ayton close to the shops and eating places. We had the best fish and chips from the Ayton Fish and Chip shop (including scraps which melted in the mouth ) and a warm and welcoming coffee in the Velveteen Rabbit. We will definitely stay in this lovely little cottage again.

Tan

6 months ago

Cute cottage in a great location, friendly host…would definitely book again when next in the area!

Lois

6 months ago

As soon as we entered the cottage we felt right at home and welcomed The cottage had everything we needed for our 5 days stay and felt really comfortable throughout the place The furniture was comfortable and the beds were more than what we needed after a long drive from Somerset The cottage was perfect location for what we needed with plenty of free parking right outside the cottage

Ella

6 months ago

We loved our stay at Waterlily Cottage. The cottage had all the amenities we could need e.g salt, pepper, ice, dishwasher tablets etc. It was extremely clean and tidy and the bed was massive!! It’s in a great location- can easily walk to the lovely Fletcher’s Farm shop then up Roseberry Topping. Great Ayton high street was lovely- we loved the pubs and fish and chips shop. Will definitely be staying here again.

Emma

7 months ago

Great stay here in Great Ayton - a lovely cottage.

William James

7 months ago

A lovey spot!

Guy Lee

8 months ago

Positives; - clean linen - beautiful decor - dishwasher - plenty of cutlery, crockery, glasses, mugs and espresso cups ect provided. - bed were comfortable - quiet location Negatives - wiped the kitchen side and it was filthy, a shame as everything else was spotless. - a 2 slice toaster which was broken, had to hold it down to cook toast, as a family would have preferred a 4 slice. - placemats were bad quality. - bathroom had a distinctive fishy smell which wasn't pleasant. - creaky floorboard which couldn't be helped. - the twin room is on the 3rd floor and there is a gap where there's no banister, felt unsafe for our children. - sofa and chairs are very soft and low so difficult to get out of. - loved the coffee machine but it was dirty and only took a few minutes to clean. The stairs are very steep and our 9 year old fell down them luckily he was okay. There are hidden costs like insurance you have to take out which felt unfair. Overall a nice stay.

Ruby

9 months ago

Great stay for our family and dogs. Location fabulous with pubs close by

Hannah

10 months ago

Lovely break away, Waterlily cottage had everything we needed, was super clean and comfy, and a great location. Would definitely stay again!

Tom

10 months ago

Lovely cottage in and ideal location

Matthew

10 months ago

Fantastic Cottage perfect for our requirements - Pet friendly, easy to get to, easy to access for a late arrival and near to the Riverside stadium to see the Mighty Boro win 2-1 with a trip to Betty's in Northallerton to cap it all off. Perfect and spotless

Joanne

11 months ago

Great place to stay clean and tidy would use again

Cath

11 months ago

We had a wonderful week at Waterlily Cottage. It is a beautiful and cosy cottage in an amazing location. The villiage itself is lovely and it is easy to get to the coast and the moors. Lots of beautiful and diverse countryside on your doorstep!

Chris

1 year ago

It was really refreshing to stay in a place that hadn't had its character whitewashed away. So many places go too far down the "neutral" path to the point where the place feels stark and uninviting. Gladly, this was not the case with Bridge Rd Great Ayton as we immediately felt at home. The kitchen came with everything we needed for our stay right down to cooking essentials, tea, coffee and milk in the fridge. There was a a Co-Op and convenience store a short walk into the village for anything else we needed. Great location to be based for exploring the North Moors area Charlie was responsive and proactive ensuring we had a simple Check In/Out experience I cannot recommend this property or Host & Stay highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic long weekend in North Yorkshire

Keir

1 year ago

Great location, lovely cottage.

Helen

1 year ago

The house itself and location are lovely and perfect for us for a couple of days, (storage in bedrooms and bathrooms would be tight for any longer). I would describe it as allows dogs instead of dog friendly. Mostly due to the rules, but also due to the neighbours with their aggressive dog and their attitude surrounding the house being an Airbnb. I appreciate this is totally out of airbnbs control but it did put a dampner on things.

Theresa

1 year ago

Beautiful cottage in the delightful village of Great Ayton. Very comfortable and home from home. We particularly loved: * A pint of milk in the fridge for the all-important first cuppa after a long journey. * Toilet paper for the all-important first........ after a long journey. * Night lights near the back door and on the first-floor landing. Brilliant idea. * Shower was fantastic * Listening to the horse riders in the mornings * The Church bells ringing on a Sunday morning, not intrusive. * The Pubs! Recommend the local Parmo. * Easy access to the Yorkshire Moors. Stunning, and the sheep were a hoot! The communication from Host & Stay was very much appreciated. Easy to contact or email, and responsive to any questions. Roofers were working on the cottage next door. It would have been nice to know, as they started very early. Additionally, we needed to barricade the back gate to stop the dog next door from trying to enter. Wonderful, relaxing stay. Thank you so much.

Elizabeth

1 year ago

Lovely cottage and great location, kids loved paddling in the stream

Grace

1 year ago

Lovely sweet cottage in a very pretty village

Athena

1 year ago

Lovely convenient cottage with comfortable beds, lots of amenities and a welcoming feeling. Parking was busy but a spot could be found within a 5 minute walk.

Marc

1 year ago

Lovely family friendly cottage. Well equipped in a beautiful village very close to the North Yorkshire Moors.

Nicki

1 year ago

What a lovely cottage, clean and tidy with everything you may need. The host was quick to respond with recommendations and questions I had. Definitely would stay here again.

Catherine

1 year ago

Beautiful house very clean and free of clutter great location, parking outside the properly. Great to access local cafes and shops, the Buck pub serving lovely food only a short walk from the home. The house has a private area to relaxing at the back, kitchen has all the utensils you need to cook a family dinner. Would recommend to friends and family, host responsive and friendly, thank you

Will

1 year ago

A great place in a lovely location! Would recommend to everyone who is considering!

David

1 year ago

Great place to stay for a couples or a family of 4 : very close to the National Park and especially Captain Cook's Monument, Roseberry Topping and the coast. The cottage is great, clean and well equipped. Good amenities in Great Ayton such a nice coffee shop, a coop, two pubs and a river side space.

Glenda

1 year ago

The cottage was lovely, welcoming and cosy, just the right place to relax after being out for the day. Plenty of places to go for a meal, but the cottage had everything we needed to look after ourselves. We would definately choose to stay in Waterlily Cottage again. We did not need to contact Dale on our stay,but that is not a bad thing. We had a lovely time, it went far too quickly. Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage xx

Emma

1 year ago

We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Dale's place. The property had everything we needed and was lovely and clean. The cottage was perfectly positioned for exploring Yorkshire with lots of beautiful walks near by. We will most certainly be back.

Andrew

1 year ago

Lovely few days away in a gorgeous homely and nice clean cottage, great village location with absolutely stunning walks in the surrounding countryside 100% recommend

Louise

1 year ago

Lovely cottage clean with all amenties. Ideal location close to bars shops and restaurants with beautiful walks on your doorstep. Host professional and friendly. Would recommend to others and re visit

David

1 year ago

A great cottage in a great location on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. We parked right outside the cottage and the cottage was well equipped and modern - inside a traditional stone terrace. We visited local coffee shops and pub restaurants such as Stamps and the Royal Oak. The Coop opens very early, 6am I think, for early birds. Roseberry Topping and Kildale are easily walkable. Great Ayton is easy to find off the A19/A168 : and should you be called, Middlesbrough, Billingham and Stockton are only 30 minutes away too: we were on family business in Billingham as much as walking (be we did ascend Roseberry Topping). The road to Whitby isn't far and there are trains there from the nearby station too.

Catherine

1 year ago

Fabulous well equipped holiday home cottage in the lovely village of Great Ayton.

John

1 year ago

What a great host and great cottage. Will definitely be returning to this cottage. The village is great and a good base to get to various locations. I can’t recommend this cottage highly enough. 10 out of 10

Kate

1 year ago

We had a wonderful Christmas here. The house is luxurious, comfortable, clean & homely. High standard of decoration, everything needed there. Such a lovely space to relax in whilst we visited family in the village. Thank you!

Steve

1 year ago

Excellent overall. Our stay coincided with a cold snap and the heating struggled a bit. Always top of a wish list is a woodburner/fire to feel ‘at home’

Maria

2 years ago

Waterlily Cottage was perfectly placed for visiting family in Guisborough. This is such a beautiful part of the world, with great walks on the moors close by, or a little further drive to the coast and amazing beaches. The cottage itself was spotless, the beds comfortable and it was so nice to arrive after a long journey to find a pint of milk in the fridge and tea bags in the cupboard! The nespresso machine was also very much appreciated. Great Ayton is a very pretty village and Suggitt's the sweetshop a not to be missed destination for old fashioned sweets of every variety. The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club, just a minute from the cottage, makes the most delicious cakes! We loved Waterlily Cottage and would definitely stay here the next time we're in the area.

Jonathan

2 years ago

Great location - proximity to North Yorks Moors/ National Park. Walking distance to The Buck .. decent pub grub. Also close to other eateries and pubs .. not forgetting Suggitts ! Would not hesitate to book again.

Alison

2 years ago

Great place and lovely location. Host provided a few necessities which was much appreciated.

Mark

2 years ago

Charming house with great location in a lovely village

Lindsay

2 years ago

Beautiful little cottage in a gorgeous small village. The cottage was immaculately clean and had all amenities. The cottage is central to the village and in walking distance of a few lovely pubs and restaurants. The area is gorgeous and ideal for walks. I would highly recommend and would definitely stay there again

Kevin

2 years ago

Very good location. Would have liked to get in before 4pm. Surprised about being asked for insurance for accidental damage. Something that should be the responsibility of the host. Overall, would highly recommend.

Kelsey

2 years ago

Lovely cottage, exactly as described. Perfectly located to explore Great Ayton and the local area.

Henry

2 years ago

Beautiful area and home. Lovely stay. Options for walks, pubs. There's a small selection of restaurants in the village (including the pubs). A short drive to other options in neighbouring villages. Host was very prompt when we the hot water became sporadic one morninh. It was fixed within the day (which leads me to believe it was simple and our incompetence with boilers)

Chris

2 years ago

Lovely place to stay in Great Ayton, close to everything.Could always find parking just outside cottage. A washing machine would be useful if staying longer and using for a walking holiday base, could also do with a knife sharpener for those who are cooking a lot, but otherwise a well stocked kitchen. Would love to stay again when next visiting relatives up North. .

Mike

2 years ago

great little terraced house in good location everything we needed in the house. stairs may be problem for anybody with mobility issues. finding parking space nearby was difficult.

Elizabeth

2 years ago

We had a lovely stay in Great Ayton. Lovely selection of places to eat out and a well equipped place to come back and relax in .

Mark

2 years ago

great place to stay , accommodation was spotless and very comfortable in a great location for walks and drives out . We wouldn’t hesitate in booking it again

Gary

3 years ago

Such a lovely property! We found Waterlily Cottage to be a great place to spend a couple of nights in Great Ayton. The cottage was really homely, with tasteful decoration, super comfy beds, great central heating and a very well equipped kitchen. The communication from Host and Stay was very efficient from start to finish, making it a very easy to find out in advance everything we needed to know about the property and the local area Great Ayton is a lovely, scenic village, with a good selection of bars, cafés and restaurants. The Velveteen Rabbit, just across the bridge, is a great breakfast spot and The Tannery is worth seeking out for a drink in a lovely atmosphere. There is ample free parking and we managed to park right outside the cottage on both nights of our stay. We’d have no hesitation in returning to this property, if we were looking for somewhere in the area.

Donna

3 years ago

Waterlily was a real home from home. Really comfortable, warm and well presented, had everything I needed . The enclosed yard was really handy for the dog. Parking was easy outside on the street, there was always a space. It is perfectly situated to be walking distance from shops and restaurants and endless lovely walks for the dog. Host and stay were very informative and responsive. I would definatley stay again.

Michael

3 years ago

We enjoyed a lovely stay here, and wouldn't hesitate to come back. The house was great and the local village was a good base to explore.

Richard

3 years ago

We really enjoyed our stay at Waterlilly Cottage. Check-in and out was seamless. The accommodation was clean and well thought out and the location was perfect for trips to Whitby, Saltburn and the surrounding area. Parking is a bit of a free for all but we were always able to park within about 20 metres of the house. The beds were comfortable and the hot water was unlimited. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

Richard

3 years ago

Excellent house. Lovely stay.

David

3 years ago

Super village- super place

Kelsey

3 years ago

Lovely cottage in beautiful Great Ayton. Lots of lovely walks and things to do in the area.

Alex

3 years ago

One of the most immaculate and well equipped properties we have stayed in with Air B and B . Beautifully and functionally presented , and editions like coffee pod expresso machine were a welcome addition . Best nights sleep in the enormous and comfortable beds . Though the cottage door opens into the pathway at the side of the quite rd it was absolutely silent !And had absolutely no problem parking out side the property . Gorgeous village full of amenities and fantastic places to eat and drink and one of the best local coffee shops just yards away open at 9am ! Highly recommend this well positioned and comfortable home .

Stephen

3 years ago

Beautiful cottage and location. Lots of places to eat and drink in. Plenty of places to visit and walk to. Was not aware of the extra insurance costs. Would have preferred if this had been included in the price.

Christopher

3 years ago

For the first few days there was work going on outside the front door (trenching) which was obviously not the owners fault but we had to purchase a sheet to lay on the front lounge carpet to stop dirt since we had our dog with us. We were there for 8-9 days and there was so facilities to wash towels and only had one towel each. Overall though we enjoyed our stay and location was really good and we would come back again.

Charles

3 years ago

Place was great. Just a couple of things - pillows in the bedroom looked nice but were really high and hard which made getting a good nights sleep difficult. Luckily we brought our kids pillows with us so they were fine. I would suggest softer pillows for the guest in the future but beds were great size. Blinds cords weren’t fitted to the wall so in case of young children this would be a safety hazard. Apart from these few things everything else was great and we had a great stay.

Heather

3 years ago

Perfect location, all amenities required for a long weekend! Overall had a lovly stay

Debb

3 years ago

Wonderful cottage, spotless and with a fantastic gas fire with flames. Made me the most relaxed I've been. Well appointed kitchen too. It was perfect for our family. The only thing was the cleaning fee and deposit felt a little high. Otherwise, 100% perfect.

Luca

3 years ago

Lovely place to stay in Great Ayton, the local butchers Petchs is fantastic if you enjoy an occasional pork pie, Aytons Fish & Chip shop is lovely too.