Guests say
Emmotland Retreat is widely praised for its peaceful, rural setting and relaxing atmosphere, with many guests enjoying the hot tub, enclosed garden, and beautiful views. The cottage is described as cosy, well-equipped, and ideal for both couples and families, including those with dogs. Friendly and helpful hosts are frequently mentioned. While most reviews highlight cleanliness and comfort, a few note areas for improvement such as occasional cleaning issues, lack of curtains, and minor maintenance points. Overall, guests report a tranquil and enjoyable stay, making it a popular choice for a countryside getaway.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, but several reviews mention issues such as mould in the shower, cobwebs, and the need for a deeper clean. Some guests also noted dusty outdoor areas and minor maintenance concerns. However, many others described the cottage as spotless and well-kept, indicating that standards are generally good but can be inconsistent.
The location is consistently praised for its tranquillity, rural charm, and proximity to nature, with guests enjoying the peaceful surroundings, wildlife, and easy access to walks and the Yorkshire coast. The only minor drawback mentioned is the lack of nearby shops, but Driffield is a short drive away.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with comfy beds and sofas. The hot tub and enclosed garden add to the relaxing experience. A few guests mentioned issues with mattresses and the need for curtains or blinds, but overall comfort levels are rated highly.
The property is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, hot tub, and enclosed garden. Guests appreciate the amenities, though some mention minor issues such as the need for more kitchen utensils, occasional hot tub maintenance, and internet connectivity. Most found the facilities more than adequate for a pleasant stay.
Many guests mention friendly, responsive hosts and thoughtful touches such as bottled water, tea, and coffee on arrival. However, these gestures are not guaranteed and some guests noted the absence of a welcome pack or difficulty contacting the owner. Overall, the hosts are seen as accommodating and helpful.
About this property
Renowned for its tranquil and peaceful surroundings and for those who enjoy nature, walking, cycling, being surrounded by open countryside and within a heartbeat of the magical East Yorkshire coastline, this cottage is just ideal.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Double Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Freeview TV, The 2 Twinbeds Can Be Changed To Single Beds On Request
Wet Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed front garden with patio and garden furniture. Grounds. Hot tub (private). Carp fishing on-site. Private parking for 2 cars. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead. No smoking. Please note: Fishing lake in grounds, children to be supervised. This property has a natural water supply via borehole.. Found in an enviable lakeside location within the Yorkshire Wolds in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Emmotland Retreat benefits from accommodation all on the ground floor, including a wet room-style bathroom. It offers carp fishing on site, and is ideal for two couples or a small family looking to spend quality time together exploring this stunning corner of Yorkshire. After driving through the fishing lakes, find Emmotland Retreat and enter into the large open plan living area which offers great views over one of the fishing lakes. The modern kitchen is to one side and offers an induction hob, electric oven, and microwave. There is plenty of cupboard space for your holiday essentials and lots of space for preparing a delicious home cooked meal which can be enjoyed on the dining table close by. On an evening relax in the inviting seating area with two deep filled sofas and a Smart TV for your entertainment. This bright and airy room provides great views out over the fishing lake, which completely private and solely for guest use. After a long day exploring the local area, choose from one of two beautifully presented bedrooms; a double room with TV and en-suite bathroom with an extra deep bath, or a lakeview zip and link super kingsize room with TV. The accommodation is completed by a wet room style bathroom with large walk-in shower.
Step outside onto the large, enclosed patio which offers great views out across the lake. With additional seating, this area is a real sun trap during the warmer summer months.
The village of North Frodingham offers a village pub and you can find a post office and general store, Chinese restaurant and a fish and chip shop in the next village. A five-minute drive will bring you to the seaside village of Skipsea, and the thriving coastal town of Hornsea is just ten minutes up the coast. Surrounded by the Yorkshire Wolds, this area offers miles of walking and cycling opportunities and the stately homes of Sledmere House, Burton Agnes and Castle Howard under an hour’s drive away. Visit the market towns of Driffield and Beverley, explore the Flamborough Heritage coastline or take in the historic beauty of the ancient walled city of York. With so much to do, make Emmotland Retreat the base for your relaxing break.
Emmotland Retreat UK44180, Shirley’s Haven and Margaret’s can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Fraisthorpe Beach
Reviews (28)
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Nicky Schooley
Had a lovely week at this retreat cottage. In its own grounds with plenty of space for our dog to potter, surrounded by woodland and fishing ponds, for a nice short walk. Lovely outlook from the patio and hot tub. We had great weather so sat out at the table in the garden for breakfast and evenings. The cottage is compact, clean and cosy and had everything we needed. Well equipped kitchen, new crockery and plenty of bakeware and a slow cooker if you want to do any real cooking (we didn’t) large fridge/freezer was great and the owners left a bottle of water to tide us over. The lounge is cosy and comfy, there are blinds on patio doors and windows. Bathrooms great, especially the wet room. We used one bedroom, it was comfy and we slept really well. A great base for towns and beaches . Owners are lovely and were available for any help if needed. We had seen some negative reviews before we went and contacted the owner who reassured us, and we had a great time - Ignore the negatives and enjoy the peaceful countryside. The outside patio and hot tub cover does get dusty when it rains, it’s a rural area surrounded by farmland, but we just wiped the table down, and enjoyed sitting out. The hot tub was lovely and clean inside, just need to keep it covered when not in use. We will definitely be back!
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Marion White
Cottage was lovely & very well equipped, large fridge freezer, microwave & oven.I read a review about chipped plates so we did take our own, but I was pleased to see owners must of bought a new dinner service.Coffee cups are a nice size for a decent cuppa.Beds & sofas comfy, the beds all have toppers.Internet is hit & miss if watching something on TV and using phone the TV will buffer.Tea, coffee & sugar & bottled water provided on arrival as the water isn't great to drink.Enclosed garden was great for our dog.Road to fishing lake has a lot of pot holes so drive carefully.Top tips of stuff to take with you:Salt & Pepper pots.A torch as if taking your dog for a walk on a night it's very rural so no lighting.Extra towels for the hot tub (we found the hot tub not very hot, set at 37 but once in it on an evening it dropped to 35 so more of a warm tub - did message owner & he said he would pop by to increase heat setting but never turned up)A decent fan if going in hotter months, there is a small fan but it's not very good.Tin of fly spray as its located close to dairy farms & on a warm day the outside seating area & closed hot tub is swarming with flies so if you have the door open the cottage becomes infested - hubby took the fly squatter out every day & killed 50+ flies but they just keep coming which is no fault of the owners at all.The cottage is nice, but with just a little few extra touches & a deep clean it could be stunning, as others have posted grout in walk in shower is mouldy black & the tiles around the hob were grimmy - i state were as i cleaned them.Plus the vacuum wasn't very powerful.All in all we enjoyed our stay but don't know if we would book again in warmer months due to the flys & cleanliness not being great.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice quiet location with no traffic noise at all, Garden is fully enclosed if you have a dog the more energetic may jump the lower fence but only into a grassy area in front of it. It lacked a few oven dishes if you like to cook you own meals but we got by. We had a few issues with the property due to a water leak the previous week and it wasn’t easy to get hold of the owners when you needed them after the electric tripped every time we put the light on, but they did get back to us eventually ( the next day) and repaired it.