,
Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023 Which? Recommended Providers are companies that are both rated highly by Which? members and meet the high standards of Which? researchers.
Starter pack included View details
Welcome hamper included View details
Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
Local knowledge
Our local, passionate team are experts on all things in the UK
Quality checked
We personally hand-pick only the best properties for our guests
Customer Satisfaction
We are rated 4.7 out of 5 on Feefo
Out of hours support
Need a hand? We're always available during your break
The cottage was very well presented with some lovely local touches. The kitchen was very well equipped and it was great to have a walk in shower. The cottage was spotless on arrival and Diana was very helpful re instructions for getting to the property. The sea views were a real highlight - particularly as Storm Babet passed through! We have normally had eggs cheese bread butter and wine included in the welcome pack from rural retreats so it was a little disappointing not to have these this time around but the Botham’s of Whitby biscuits were very welcome with a cuppa on arrival.
We were really impressed by the location, the comfort of Galatea, but also the pre stay information & support on arrival. The housekeeper responded so promptly to a query we had. Highly recommend this accommodation for a visit. Thank you
We hebben genoten van de stilte, en het adembenemend uitzicht. De Lighthouse had alles wat we nodig hadden.
We were very happy to stay in the light house. very comfortable, clean, lovely views.
It’s the ultimate get away from it all venue, just sea view and nature. Great cliff top walk to Whitby with great views and pit stop possible at the Abbey brewery. We will certainly return, it’s perfect!!
Prachtig exclusive locatie en daarbij een schitterend comfortabel en uiterst netjes verblijf. Totaal niks op aan te merken. A wonderful exclusive location and also a great and comfortabel apartment, very clean and beautiful. No negative things to say.
Simply superb on our return visit. Idyllic location and spotlessly clean as usual. Delightful welcome pack was a real treat and Julia, the Housekeeper , was most helpful and friendly.We have booked again for 2024! We did, however, have great difficulty in arranging the booking for 2023, and, despite an agreement with the booking agent to be advised when booking was made available, this did not happen . Booking for 2024 was straightforward.
Easy check in procedure and the housekeeper was very helpful. Lighthouse cottage is lovely. Kitchen is very equipped. It really ought to have wifi given there is no phone signal there and there is no real excuse for that as it looks like there was wifi there in the past given there is still remains of a system in the property. Lovely views out to sea and right on the coastal path, easy 45 minute walk to the Abbey straight from the door. Lovely fresh eggs at the farm on the track on the way in. Can recommend Bothams Tea, kindly left in the welcome bag.
We found the retreat lovely, mostly comfortable and clean. The facilities were excellent and all the appliances worked well and easily
Dare I say faultless, modern, spotless = 5 Stars, with a special thank you to the house keeper for letting us know we could arrive early.
Amazing stay at Galatea. Beautiful views in a remote area along the Cleveland Way and total peace for a week, just seagulls for company. Spotlessly clean, everything you could need for your stay is there. An steady hour walk to Whitby Abbey along the Cleveland Way or 5 mins drive into Whitby from Galatea
Good quality comfortable accommodation in an unbeatable location.
Fabulous cottage. Great location and views. Would highly recommend. Great experience staying in the lighthouse cottage.
A great getaway from it all location, no mobile signal or WiFi . Just enjoy the sea views and cliff top walks.
Lovely setting, clean and comfortable cottage with ample parking but only one toilet. The door to the shower room did not close properly.
Thank you so much for your feedback - the shower door has now been fixed.
Beautiful position, superbly clean and delightfully presented, excellent welcome pack and clear access information. Perhaps consideration should be given to enclosing the void area beneath the decking seating area and of advising of the step from the lobby to the main hall which could be hazardous to young children and to those with mobility issues. An absolute gem and a delight to visit.
Beautiful setting and a wonderful cottage. It is wonderful to sit out on the decking and just take in the world. We walked to Whitby and back more than once. Amazing beaches and walks within a short walking or driving distance. The cottage has everything you need and in abundance, you can even pick up a phone signal just up the road. We had wonderful weather and the sunrises are worth getting up for. Thank you to Diana for making the cottage so welcoming, the hamper containing local produce was much appreciated.
Property starting to look a little tired. Not as big as photographs would suggest. Lack of wifi and phone signal should be highlighted more explicitly. Otherwise property was well equipped and clean. Nice hamper.
A lovely escape. Beautiful cottage in a spectacular location. We loved every minute of it. The very generous hamper filled with lots of tasty morsels was a perfectly wonderful cherry on top! Thank you.
Unfortunately, the page you were looking for cannot be found so you are seeing our error page. Perhaps you tried to enter a miss-spelled web address or you have visited an old link?
Either way, never fear! You can still find what you're looking for. Use our menu above, go to the home page, search for a property below or take a look at some of our latest news. We look forward to welcoming you into one of our many stunning holiday cottages very soon!
Click here to begin your search
By submitting this form, you consent to receiving Rural Retreats' holiday offers by email, including Rural Retreats initial information, using the contact details as above.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
We will come back to you as quickly as we can.
Monday to Friday - 9am to 8pm
Saturday - 9am to 5.30pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm
My Personal Sanctuary is a Luxurious and truly indulgent beauty therapy service delivering 5 star quality organic treatments carried out in the comfort of your cottage.
Updated at 10:00 on Friday 8th April 2022
As all restrictions have been lifted across the United Kingdom, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate upon a positive Covid-19 result. You won’t be asked to take daily tests or isolate following contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means, if you would like to modify or cancel your booking due to Covid-19, our normal terms and conditions now apply.
If the restrictions are reintroduced and you are forced to cancel your holiday due to legal restrictions, please be rest assured that we will help you to move your booking within the same property, offer a voucher to be used within the same property within a year or cancel your booking in this instance and we will refund you the price you paid in full.
If you are concerned about the potential impact of Covid-19 on your holiday plans, outside of legal restrictions, we strongly advise you to seek out travel insurance which covers you in these and other eventualities.
Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023
Your
Clear all selectedShare this list Are you sure you want to clear your shortlist? Confirm Cancel
There are currently no properties in your shortlist.
Begin your search and when you find a property that you like click on the icon and your chosen property will then appear on this page for you to compare.
Begin searching
Sign up to our e-newsletter
Before you go why not sign up to our e-newsletter mailing list to stay updated about new properties, offers and promotions?
Thank you for signing up to our e-newsletter mailing list
Please allow up to 7 days before you receive your first e-newsletter. We hope you like receiving them.
Find your perfect getaway with any of our sister companies
Explore our sister companies below and find your perfect getaway