Sandsend - Gardeners Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • From £196.00

Gardeners Cottage has undergone a full refurbishment in 2022 and is now under new ownership. No expense has been spared throughout to make this an immaculate sanctuary for your time away. The refurbishment also includes the addition of a new boiler to provide plenty of heating and hot water for the chillier times of year.

The cottage itself has a lovely sitting area with a great flat screen TV for those cosy nights in. Leading off the lounge there is a great kitchen which is well equipped for your stay. It has a lovely dining table by the french windows, which lead out to a small patio where you can enjoy early morning coffee or pre dinner drinks, or just to sit and enjoy the peace!

There is also a downstairs cloakroom next to the stairs which lead to the first floor. Here there are two lovely double bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath and shower over the bath. Both are lovely rooms with comfortable double beds, great for a comfortable nights sleep.

Set within the stunning grounds of the Saltmoore Estate with some fantastic walks within the grounds and Sandsend beach is just a 15 minute walk away this is a great base to enjoy the lovely East Coast. 10% discount on spa treatments plus food and drink in the restaurant is available to guests. Pre booking is essential and just mention at the time of booking you are staying at Gardeners Cottage to access the offer.

**Please note that although the cottages are within the grounds of Saltmoore, they are completely separate from the hotel**

Amenities
  • Parking
  • Fan
  • 2 Bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Parking For 2 Cars
  • Patio
  • Kitchen
  • Tv
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Free Parking On Premises
  • Wireless Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Smoke Detector
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Linens
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes And Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Handheld Shower Head
  • Hot Water
  • Long Term Stays
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Patio/balcony
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Living Room
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Essentials
  • Free Unlimited Wifi
  • Smart Tv
  • Tv In Master Bedroom
  • Tv In All Bedrooms
  • Gas Hob
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cutlery & Crockery
  • Cafetiere
  • Coffee Machine
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels & Linen
  • Children Welcome
  • Two Double Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bath With Shower Over
  • Separate Shower
  • Separate Wc
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Booking details

Check in 16:00

Check out 10:00

Pets Allowed

Max guests 4

Guest Reviews

Excellent

★ 5/5
9 August 2026

We had a fabulous stay at the Gardeners Cottage. Lovely location with sun all afternoon long, and a shortish walk into Sandsend

Lovely cottage

★ 4.8/5
14 June 2026

We have stayed at Gardener's Cottage many times over the last few years. We love it. What would we change or what needs renewing... the kitchen needs a coat of paint next to the fridge where something has been taken off the wall, and a pair of scissors would be good. Nothing else. The bathrooms are fine as are the stairs and landing The bigger bedroom is lovely. The small bedroom could do with a lighter coat of paint and some brighter light bulbs. It's really gloomy. The sitting soom... everything is fine... except the chairs and sofa. They must be the most uncomfortable furniture on this earth. Please, please can you consider replacements before we're back in October?

A great cottage for two couples

★ 4.3/5
29 March 2026

Gardener’s cottage proved to be a perfect place to stay for walking on the North Yorks coast. It’s well-equipped, cosy and comfortable. Two parking spaces is an absolute bonus in this area. Whitby is a great place to visit - especially the Abbey and Whitby brewery taproom! Sandsend is great for eating places - Estbeck House, the Fish Cottage and the Hart Inn all proved excellent in their food choices and quality. Highly recommend this cottage.

A great stay & fantastic spot.

★ 4.2/5
24 March 2026

An absolute 5-star stay at Gardeners Cottage. Brilliant location in Sandsend, lovely interiors, and a great atmosphere for a weekend break. Highly recommended for anyone looking to switch off and enjoy the North Yorkshire coast at its best. The Saltmoore estate's recent improvements are also fantastic & well worth the very short stroll to enjoy the Bar & restaurants.

2 day break

★ 5/5
7 March 2026

We had an excellent stay at Gardeners cottage, the cottage is excellent we will be back for sure Highly recommended

Everything needed for a peaceful stay. Great sleep, away from main road.

★ 5/5
3 March 2026

Everything needed for a peaceful stay. Great sleep, away from main road. A lovely welcome pack. Gorgeous spot.

Comfortable cottage

★ 5/5
7 November 2025

Very comfortable well equipped cottage in a superb setting with the added advantage of lots of scenic walks on hand. Hope to return in the near future.

Great place to stay

★ 4.8/5
15 October 2025

Great holiday. Parking excellent close to the cottage. Good location with great places to visit. Hotel also nice to visit.

Beautiful cottage in excellent location

★ 4.8/5
12 September 2025

The cottage is lovely - beautifully presented and located in the grounds of the Saltmore hotel. There are lovely walks in/around the grounds and to Sandsend/Whitby.

We had a lovely stay

★ 4.3/5
1 September 2025

We booked a last minute stay for our wedding anniversary as we love this part of the coast. We'd stayed at the hotel previously but now we have a little one travelling with us these cottages were the perfect alternative. Lovely decor, the beds were so comfy and nice to have fluffy towels. We thought the sofa could do with replacing and a few more items in the kitchen would be handy (casserole dishes/oven proof ceramic). Some items in the kitchen needed rewashing from previous guests (lipstick on glasses etc) so maybe worth checking as part of the housekeeping process or asking everyone to use the dishwasher instead. Overall a lovely stay and we'll definitely keep the property in mind if we visit Sandsend again.

Gardeners cottage

★ 5/5
14 June 2025

A beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location for walks & the beach. Beautiful furnishings,very comfy beds,immaculately clean & pet friendly. We had a very relaxing stay & looking forward to next time.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings

★ 4.7/5
6 April 2025

Gardeners cottage is a lovely cottage inside and out. Having Saltmoore grounds to walk in was perfect. The sea was a pleasant stroll down the road. Used the Saltmoore restaurant once, a part of it was dog friendly which was good, food ok but very pricey.

great place

★ 5/5
19 March 2025

Wonderful cottage spotlessly clean and great service from Stays York we would stay again great location

Hi, Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we are so glad you had a great stay! Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you wish to return to York. Kind regards, Molly Stays York

Molly Cooper

Winter break

★ 4.7/5
4 February 2025

Had a lovely few days in Gardeners Cottage . Stayed here before & in Jasmine Cottage. Both cottages are very well presented, clean & comfortable. The seating in the lounge could be better so 4 people can view the TV more comfortably. The TV was a bit confusing to get going & viewing is through the Apps. If was fine once we mastered the remote controls. Now the hotel refurbished s almost complete it was much better but some of the walks need a bit of a spruce up ( signposting & the bridge on the lake walk ) Overall we had a great time & wonderful weather. We will definitely be back & highly recommend. I did notice that 2 night breaks are not always available, that’s a shame.

Comfortable home from home

★ 4.7/5
26 January 2025

This is a very comfortable cottage, with high quality furnishings. We stayed in exceptionally cold and icy conditions but we were cosy and warm. Easy to walk to either Sandsend or Whitby. We would definitely like a return stay. Just a couple of “could do better” comments to the owners: 1. Provide some grit for paths and parking space in Winter. 2. Keep a closer eye on general maintenance (tiny amount of mould in bathrooms, blind mechanisms temperamental.) However, overall lovely.

Second visit

★ 4.5/5
1 January 2025

Second time at the cottage and we enjoyed our visit. The beds were very comfortable. Convenient parking although second spot was taken by a guest from another cottage. The administration was good and the hamper was nice. A couple of things were missing from the first visit such as oven gloves and small oven dishes to cook Christmas dinner which we couldn't do this time. A second small settee, where the arm chair is, would be an improvement. Larger cereal bowls would be handy too.

Yorkshire Getaway

★ 5/5
17 November 2024

Stayed at Gardeners Cottage for a week with family and two dogs. Lovely property. Spacious, very clean and well maintained. Was really a home from home. Although there is a washer/dryer in the property, the addition of a clothes horse would be ideal and also a pair of oven gloves. Hotel was about to open at the end of the week so lots of construction workers nearby but was kept informed if it was to be disruptive to our stay. Had a great week out and about walking with the dogs and some wonderful meals, in Sandsend, would recommend Esbek House and also Sneaton Castle in Whitby. Would definitely rebook.

Lovely cottage, construction work.spoilt views

★ 3.7/5
21 February 2024

Loved the cottage, a few cobwebs, shower head could do with a clean. Loved the welcome hamper. This was an alternative cottage offered due to the original one Discovery Cottage being xancelled . Recycling bins were overflowing and the lovely views were spoilt due to ongoing construction work ( diggers, rubble, old mattresses etc) . Would have expected to have been notified about the work and maybe offered a discount at least. Also poor lighting outside at night time was a bit of a hazard. Used our phones. Would not recommend until work around the Hall has been.completed. Would then be happy to revisit.

Review

★ 5/5
24 October 2023

Great cottage. Loved it. Would definitely book again. 🙂

A lovely cottage

★ 4.2/5
11 September 2023

Cleanliness - Overall excellent. Reason for 4 - previous occupants clothes left in wardrobe drawer (has happened on a previous stay too! Room with bath has bacteria under bath tap as black from water/soap build up causing the bacteria build up. Needs a bit of mildew remover. Love The new flooring in the bathroom and all the new decor. Very beautiful, well done! Customer service - I did ask if we might get a bit of a discount as we've been a few times. Was told no. Even 5% would be lovely as repeat visitors. Just think it's good customer relations personally. Comfort - Very comfortable for 3! I sat in the chair by the window as had guests come to visit. Would have preferred a softer seat. Condition - Excellent. Location. Great, but now building work going on a bit messy. Value for money. Good overall as it warrants a higher price tag as it's a very lovely cottage, but as I said above, repeat business maybe get a discount or offers when not in use or when out of season perhaps?

HEAVEN ON EARTH Relaxing cottage with walking distance to the sea, woods & stately gardens hotel

★ 5/5
20 June 2023

We visited Gardeners cottage around six months ago, We loved it that much we have been back four times the cottage is clean & tidy check in is super easy staff are a phone call away if needed the cottage is situated in a idyllic peaceful spot within a few minutes walk from some woods and a running beck, theres a beautiful hotel within a few minutes walk with stately gardens and lake the cottage is hidden away the beach is around seven to ten minutes walk or five minutes if you walk the back way through the woods Whitby is a five minute drive if needed Gardeners cottage has all the cooking amenities but if you fancy a walk to sands end you can try the best fish & chips EVER at fish cottage theres also a lovely pub called The hart in the beer is great the food is all home cooked the staff & locals are friendly sands end beach is beautiful i love the vast openness with nothing built up around you the cottage is peaceful with the birds singing and pretty flowers all around i call this place MY HEAVEN ON EARTH I wish i could attach some images to this review to show how beautiful this place is

T V difficult to use

★ 4.5/5
21 May 2023

Great overall, but the TV was difficult to use.. However this did not spoil our holidays. The cottage was fabulous so would highly recommend.

Just our cup of tea

★ 4.7/5
13 March 2023

The cottage was virtually perfect. Comfortable beds, clean, everything was new, lovely position even in a chilly March. We were 2 couples and all of us were impressed . However the bedroom TVs which rely on a tv app would not allow connection until the cookies warning was enabled and we could not enable or reject them. This did not affect our stay just thought you should know. I would also suggest that the connection with the the hotel and its bar/restaurant/facilities should be advertised more as it wasn’t really mentioned in the welcome booklet, we found info about it on the Raithwaite website but I’m not sure it was up to date. We would stay again. Thanks

New Year break

★ 3.7/5
5 January 2022

We had a 3 night stay for New Year. We liked the position of the cottage but we were disappointed with the facilities. We couldn’t get the TV’s in the bedrooms to work. A hairdryer in 1 bedroom didn’t work. And on New Year’s Eve we didn’t have any hot water. We turned on a switch we believed would be the immersion heater and contacted emergency support. We had cold showers. The next morning the water was hot but the boiler made a loud noise when we turned the thermostat down. We feel the property lacks sufficient crockery for 4 people to make a meal. The cafetière was for 1 person but there is a coffee machine with some pods provided. The hamper provided was a nice touch. The towel rail in the second bathroom worked intermittently. The TV in the lounge is difficult to operate so we used our computer

Fabulous place near the sea but no extras provided in the cottage

★ 3.3/5
24 August 2021

We have stayed at the Raithwaite cottages 3 times this year and love the position they are in near beautiful Sandsend beach but our last stay there on 18th August 2021 there was no welcome pack at all and no toiletries which although this maybe due to covid restrictions we were given earlier in the year and so were disappointed when there was nothing at all.

Fabulous Cottage

★ 4.8/5
30 June 2021

We stayed for a week in this cottage and couldn’t fault anything. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable with quality furnishings and fixtures & fittings. The location was perfect for us, great walks into Sandsend and Whitby. Very peaceful, feels like you are in the middle of the countryside but with great facilities on your doorstep. We will defo be back!

Deborah

★ 5/5
10 March 2021

Quiet, comfortable, warm, well equipped and well positioned. Very attractive cottage set in beautiful grounds, with parking right outside the door and pretty gardens to walk in. The sea was a pleasant walk through woodland and farmland. Heating was efficient, and gave us plenty of hot water. There was plenty of china and cutlery, all clean and well cared for. We arrived to find d a glorious guest bag, generously full of local (and useful) goodies!

Peter

★ 5/5
17/07/2021

The perfect choice for a relaxing holiday in a first class cottage. Cottage was exceptional. Well equipped, everything needed was there. Fantastic location. Quiet and very relaxing holiday.

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