Beckside, Lastingham

Altho' some reviewers found the place clean and tidy , as a couple who stay in several cottages each year, we found it quite 'unloved' and, quoting from another recent reviewer on Sykes Cottages : ""Whilst the property was comfortable it would benefit from a thorough spring clean, tidying up the flaky paintwork around the bathroom window, new place mats, coasters, chopping board, kitchen bin and dining chair seat covers." We would add to this list: replacing the rusty sink plugs in bath & bathroom sink, disposing of the carpet and scruffy runner in the kitchen, replacing the old lumpy cushions in the lounge and some dirty lampshades around the cottage. The sofa and armchair have seen 'better days' in our view...time to replace. Sadly the weather was poor during our week and I got a virus so stayed indoors for 2 days. The tiny bulb in the electric 'log effect ' electric fire did nothing to cheer me up when I was housebound! Bigger red bulb please! Netflix failed and I recommend a proper router be installed for BB..not just a booster from main house. In short, a nice little cottage in a lovely village but a better 'cleaning regime' and a new 'repairs and replacements regime' would show the owners had some pride in their offering. I have sent photo's to Sykes to apprise them of the shortcomings we found.

We went to beckside cottage from the 8th to the 15th june the cottage was spotlessly clean the owner was a very nice fella everything you could want was in the place if we ever come this way again i would definitely stay here again exceptional

Just finished a fabulous week at Beckside in the Yorkshire Moors. Lastingham is a beautiful village on the edge of Yorkshire moorland, and Beckside is a brilliant little cottage in which to stay. It’s very compact but has everything you need to make your stay homely and comfortable, with a well equipped if small kitchen. We ate in half the time. The owners, Robyn and Alan, live in the adjacent building. They are very friendly and helpful but never intrusive. There are so many footpaths from Lastingham that you can walk every day without the need to drive. The village pub The Blacksmiths Arms is very friendly, very quaint, has great beers on tap and serves very good pub food. We were lucky to enjoy warm sunny weather, making this a truly fabulous week in the Yorkshire Moors.

Dies war unser zweiter Aufenthalt im Beckside cottage von Robyn und Allen. Diesmal konnten wir fast drei Wochen in dieses kleine, sehr feine Cottage einziehen. Es war wie das erste Mal eine reine Freude hier zu residieren. Stilvoll eingerichtet, mit allem was man braucht, um einen entspannten Urlaub zu genießen. Ein perfektes kleines Cottage in einem wunderschönen kleinen ruhigen Ort. Wir kommen gewiss wieder.

What a lovely little cottage it's small & compact but got everything you need,the owner was there if you needed him but left us to our own devises.It was lovely to be able to go back at the end of our day out & sit outside with a drink listening to all the birds & the running water it's so peaceful & relaxing. Lovely quiet little village with sheep roaming around would definitely recommend to anyone (be prepared to feed the birds) & we would love to stay here again

Been her twice have booked for2018. So peaceful and relaxing. Love this place. Host is discreet but there if you need them.

Phantastisches cottage direkt am kleinen Bach gelegen. Klein, aber für zwei Personen absolut ausreichend, mit kleiner Küchenzeile die alles beinhaltet was man braucht. Badezimmer von guter Größemit Badewanne und Duschfunktion. Das cottage ist sehr geschmackvoll und wertig eingerichtet. Es gibt draußen eine kleine Bank direkt am Bach und eine Sitzgelegenheit direkt vorm cottage. Die beiden Besitzer Robyn und Alan sind sehr freundlich und beantworten gerne alle Fragen zb. zu Ausflügen, wobei im cottage selber genug Informationsmaterial bereit liegt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen bestimmt wieder.

Brilliant cottage with beautiful scenery. A private bench allows you to sit in peace with the river flowing in front of you. The cottage has everything you need & the owners are very lovely should you need anything. The pub is 5 mins away. Good parking spaces available. Highly recommend this property.

A beautiful cottage in an idyllic, relaxing village. Quite simply, the nicest place we've ever stayed in the UK!

The location is superb, it was away from the hustle and bustle of towns but close enough to be convenient. We were made welcome and felt at home straight away. There was plenty to do and still more to see, if we can we would like to visit again.

Beckside was in a lovely, quiet, peaceful location and was very comfortable. Ideal if you like walking as there are many walks from the cottage. We hope to return in the future.

A delightful cottage with friendly, helpful owners. It is perfectly situated in a charming village for walking on the moors and exploring the local area. There is an excellent pub in the village too.

A lovely little cottage in a quaint village within North York Moors. The cottage was beautifully presented and worked for a couple and a little baby, with nice walks from the village to other surrounding villages. Would thoroughly recommend.

The location of Beckside is absolutely lovely, the people are so friendly and made us feel very welcome, it was almost as if we were part of the village ourselves.

The cottage was positioned in a very attractive village beside the beck and we had a warm welcome when we arrived. The cottage was comfortable and spotless.

The location is ideal for walking on the moors or visiting Whitby, Scunthorpe or York. The property is ideal for a couple who want a quite time away from everyday life.

Once again for our third visit standard is just as high. Thank you. Also a handy pub around the corner if you want a very good meal.

Beckside was situated in a quiet rural setting which was central for North Yorkshire Towns e.t.c. There were excellent country walks and the experience was very relaxing.

We stayed at this cottage over Easter weekend. It's compact but perfectly formed! It's situated in a very lovely village with a great pub which we can highly recommend. Its next to the small stream and it's very peaceful. It was equipped with everything that we needed, tastefully decorated and we had a lovely four days. My husband even left his coat in the cottage and the owners very kindly posted it back – so thank you! We would definitely recommend this property.

Delightful little hideaway cottage, perfect for two. A lovely little village with a thriving pub with good food and plenty of walks nearby.

Particularly liked the location of Beckside, in a quiet village but had easy access to all the local attractions.

A lovely little cottage which was well presented and spotless clean. We will be back next year!

A lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the Yorkshire Moors in the quiet village of Lastingham. The cottage is well furnished with everything you could wish for and in a wonderful position next to a stream.

It was very peaceful, quiet and very comfortable & cosy!

An ideal cottage for a couple in great surroundings.

Very quiet location but close to the good village pub and many walks.

No winding down needed here. As soon as I sat on the patio with a glass of wine listening to the sounds of the bubbling stream I started chilling! Although Beckside is quite a small property, it has been tastefully and cleverly planned to give it a spacious feel. It was spotlessly clean with quality furnishings. The only disadvantage we found was that the kitchen area was a little cramped for us, and whilst a microwave combination oven is adequate, we found it a little restrictive for our needs.

We liked the location, the peace and quiet and the village itself. The stream by the cottage was an added bonus and the local pub was fab.

Beautiful setting, friendly owners, cosy cottage.

A perfect cottage for two people to escape to. Great facilities in a perfect location and If you want to put on half a stone, visit the Blacksmiths Arms, a 5 minute walk away with great food and drink from very friendly hosts. Lastingham is a superb location to explore the Moors and this cottage is the place to do it from.

We found Beckside to be very comfortable, stylish, well-designed and decorated. It was a joy to live it for a few days.

This was our 2nd stay in Beckside. we had 1 week last year but booked 3 weeks this time and it was just as great. we did loads of travelling but always felt at home once back in the cottage. the time went too quickly but we have a week next year to look forward to now. Cannot fault anything. as well as all the amenities in the cottage there is also the use of the owners washing machine & dryer. Robyn & Alan are the perfect hosts. Thank you so very much for everything. The village is small & unspolit with friendly residents and the most wonderful pub. No mobile phone signal though anywhere in the village. not a problem for us though.but there is wi fi in the cottage. look forward to our return.

The cottage is in an excellent location. It was quiet, warm and comfortable with access to nice walks. The Blacksmiths Arms provided good food at fair prices within walking distance. We hope to return.

Great location for both the coast and York and Leeds, quiet, restful. Had WIFI!

This wonderful cottage is cosy and so central for some amazing walking and sights on the Moors. The cottage is perfect for a break away from it all - but there's still a pub within 2 mins walk! The owners are really helpful and friendly.

Excellent cottage in a lovely village and location.

Good cottage, ideal for two, lovely south facing location overlooking a stream.

Owners of property were friendly and very welcoming. Stunning location. Beautiful little cottage. Beautiful decor. Loved everything.

Lovely friendly village and owners. Not intrusive at all. Cottage is great value for money. Good base for exploring the area and peaceful.

A very tranquil spot with plenty of open spaces.

We enjoyed the extremely comfortable accommodation, the central location and the moorland walks from the doorstep.

Outstanding standard of accommodation - exceptionally clean and luxuriously furnished.

The welcome we received was second to none. The cottage was the best we have ever stayed in. Clean comfortable and well equipped. The village is so pretty and friendly and very well located.

We stayed here for a week and cannot fault the cottage. It is well equipped clean and comfortable. The owners are so accommodating and very welcoming. They have equipped it to a very high standard and obviously want to do the very best for their guests. We felt so at home there. In fact we really did not want to leave. The village and it's residents are very friendly. The location is good for travelling around the Moors and to York, Whitby, Scarborough and many more places of beauty and interest.

The cottage is clean, nicely decorated and well-equipped. I have fond memories of morning coffee sitting on the bench overlooking the stream listening to birdsong. The cottage is in a superb location with moorland walks on the doorstep and a friendly village pub serving fine food.

From the moment we were welcomed by the owner to the moment we left this was the perfect get away from it all break. The cottage was very cosy for a winter break, we could also see it as ideal for those warmer evenings, sitting outside by the beck. Although Lastingham is in a lovely quiet valley the towns of Whitby, Scarborough and Malton are all within easy reach. Walking on the Moors is accessible from the door-step,wonderful countryside to explore in all seasons as long as you are fully prepared; walking boots,etc. are essential. We hope to return in the very near future.

We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the location and the comfortable cottage. It was very relaxing, just what we needed!

Welcomed by the owner who showed us round the cottage and explained where everything was and how to use the fire,water heater etc.It was lovely and warm and a very compact cottage with all we needed.Very small village with no shops and only one pub/restaurant.Had a meal there on two occasions,good food and friendly staff.We wanted a quiet and relaxing break and that's just what we had.Would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting same.

The quality and location of the cottage are excellent, perfect for a peaceful getaway but still central to all local attractions. Beautiful walks on the Moors from the doorstep; walking boots are essential

We received a friendly welcome from the owner and a bottle of wine! A very cosy cottage with everything we needed. Perfect!

Beckside was excellent in every way. Superb!

The cottage is in a superb location and is very peaceful.

The cottage is in a lovely village and it's close to a brilliant pub. There are fantastic walks on the Yorkshire Moors from the cottage.

It was lovely and quiet and in a beautiful location.

Lovely welcome from the owner,plenty of information given about the pub meals across the road-didn't use it once-found all we wanted in lovely shops in Kirkbymoorside.Bedroom very comfortable and cozy,lovely little cottage for 2.Sheep round-up-was very amusing to watch.Very close to Whitby,Staithes and Scarborough,not to be missed on your tour of the area.

The location of the cottage was superb. A quiet corner of the village, a minute's walk straight on to the moors! The little river running along the cottage, room to sit outside - it really was a home away from home!! The owners are such lovely caring people and you feel they love the place where they live and the cottages they prepare for people to have a great holiday in!

We liked the seclusion and pretty location.

Beckside is a beautiful, cosy cottage within easy reach of a lot of things to do. Highly recommended - perfect. The break was not long enough!

The area was very scenic - ideal location for coast and moors. Excellent for walks. Very good food, nice country pubs.

This is the first time we have booked with Sykes Cottages and because of the efficient website we will book again. All the information given to us was correct and we arrived at the superb Beckside Cottage to find it better than we expected. The owners gave us a friendly welcome and were available should we have needed them.

We love this property, we have been several times and it just gets better and better. So cosy!!

Excellent cottage in a every quiet location, local pub/restaurant only 2 minutes walk away. Beautiful area of the North Yorkshire moors. Welcomed by owner on arrival and was available if needed.

The setting in the village of Lastingham was excellent, with the property set in peaceful and truly rural surroundings - watching sheep herding in the street was a particular highlight. Some fine walks are easily accessible from the village on foot.

The location, the owners were very helpful, the cottage over all was really good.

A lovely cottage in an almost indescribably wonderful area. the whole village is just what the North York Moors are all about. Wonderful walking.

Complete peace and quiet with lovely views from windows of the beck running past. Very cosy and warm cottage.

The perfect vacation home .Clean warm and cosy cottage.The owners were friendly and welcoming but also not overpowering. we knew where they were if we needed anything .We would certainly recommend this property.

I had a wonderful holiday. The cottage was in a beautiful and quiet spot - it was just a short walk from a top notch pub in what is a very pretty and peaceful village. The cottage was just the right size for my husband and I and the owner was very friendly and helpful. We found that the location was ideal as a base for exploring the moors - we found a number of very good walks, including to Rosedale Abbey and Hutton-le-Hole that started from Lastingham. I would love to go back again.

The owners welcomed us when we arrived, then left us in peace. That was lovely.

A beautiful cottage, clean & comfortable, a good place to explore the moors. Friendly owner and great food in the village pub.

We thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks here and were very disappointed to discover that this property is about to be taken off the books as the owners are planning to reoccupy it.

An ideal quaint spot for walkers and exploration of north yorkshire.Lastingham has a super pub with excellent food, a great old church and also within easy reach of the beautifull east coast,what more do you want.Mr L.G.Wells of Curdridge Near Southampton,Hants.,Our cottage had everything to make it a memorable stay.

The owners were welcoming & friendly.Beckside was a lovely accommodation appointed to a high standard.Lastingham is a quiet village with two pubs.quite a few holiday attractions are nearby.The best the holiday cottage a welcoming retreat after a day out.The worst the factthat there was no convenient shop for morning papers & milk. A lovely&relaxing holiday.

Excellent allround hence the five stars no further comment.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything we needed was in the property. The surrounding area is great for walking and site seeing. Lovely to get away from it all. The village is a few miles from the nearest shops so transport is necessary.

The cottage was small but nicely appointed in all respects except for the cooking facilities. There was no proper oven and we found the combination microwave difficult to use. [Had we stayed longer we would probably have come to terms with it!]. Location superb. A lovely little village on the edge of the moors. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would use the cottage again.

A lovely position and a very pretty village.

I have been to this cottage before and loved it. I still do.

Village location good, and location of cottage in the village was excellent. Owners very friendly and helpful, but respectful of our space.

Very relaxing holiday, pretty village, the cottage was ideal and we had a lovely week. I would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone want a bit of peace and quiet.

It was a very nice cottage in a very quiet hamlet. Close enough to all the touristy places.

Everything was perfect here - lovely cottage, very helpful owner and a friendly village. We wished we had stayed for two weeks.

Beautiful countryside and so very quiet, just what I needed. The holiday ended too soon!

Immaculate cottage - very helpful/friendly owners. Quiet location yet convenient for local tourist attractions. Excellent local pub.

The situation was excellent in an enchantingly quiet village. The cottage was cosy and comfortable.

One of the most relaxing cottages we have ever stayed in. The welcome from the owners was second to none!

An excellent base for walking. The bottle of wine in the fridge was a nice touch. Village pub 'The Blacksmith Inn', great for food. We will definitely be back.

We loved the whole package. Soothing, relaxing, to go to sleep and wake up in the morning to the sound of the water lapping from the beck - brilliant. We certainly shall be back and we have already spread the word and told all of our friends. Plenty of things to do all within a short distance - who could ask for anything more. Loved the walks - even the ones on the doorstep on to the moors.

Lovely cottage, superb moors village location with excellent walking on doorstep and great pub. Definitely an ideal place to relax and chill out.

Friendly welcome from owner - but then 'left alone' to enjoy privacy. Very compact property and well designed. Loved being next to the beck and having a sheltered patio to sit in.

A quaint, quiet, beautiful cottage, perfect for a quiet holiday with access to all facilities you require. Accommodation and hosts perfect.

A superb sunny cottage which perfectly suited our requirements.

Excellent centre for all kinds of things. Friendly village atmosphere. We loved the direct access to good walking without having to get in the car again. Owner was particularly helpful and friendly. Local pub welcoming and with good traditional food. We'll be back!

The welcome from the owner, the area, scenery, local pub, location, you name it and it was ideal!

We were made very welcome and it was a very relaxing place to spend Christmas. The cottage was nice and warm, very well equipped and in excellent condition. The local pub was very good as was the New Inn at Cropton.

A very warm welcome by the owners. An idyllic holiday cottage, could not fault a thing.

It is very pleasant to sit on the patio by the beach in the evening.

The cottage was in the most beautiful setting, and was very good for travelling to different parts of the area. Would go back there anytime.

Quiet location, excellent surroundings and a warm welcome from the owner.

The cottage was lovely, clean and cosy. Good welcome from owners. The village was really peaceful with a lovely church. Food in the Blacksmiths Arms was first class.

We were made to feel very welcome on arrival, the locals were very friendly, very relaxing. The scenery was breathtaking and the cottage was central to most major attractions.

A friendly welcome and chats with the owner all through the week in peace and quiet.

We enjoyed every part of the holiday. This was our 2nd visit the cottage, it is lovely. You just unwind as soon as you arrive and the owner is very thoughtful and very helpful. We would definitely look at other cottages through Sykes if this is the standard.

Standard of the accommodation.

A lovely cottage, right next to the beck in a lovely village. the owners were very helpful and friendly - we were invited for mulled wine and mince pies on Christmas Eve. Very cosy and warm. Highly recommended.

Ideally situated for Moors, seaside and other tourist attractions.

Very quiet peaceful area- good local pubs and restaurants. Easy access to all North York Moors areas.

Peaceful location, stunning scenery. Ideally situated for touring North Yorks.

The property was superb. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Friendly welcome. Ideal location for walking and visits to places of interest. Local pub to be recommended for real ale selection and great food.

Beautiful outlook, very peaceful. Great for bird watching from patio. Blacksmith's Arms has good food and beer!

Cosy cottage set in a tranquil village setting. Friendly people and great pub, with quality food and real ales.