28/08/10 Been to Sleights two years ago and loved it.  This 2nd visit didn't disappoint.  Perfect location and lovely house with excellent decor!  ...All round fantastic holiday, will be back for the next maths class reunion!

21/8/10 Telford, Shropshire: The cottage is absolutely fabulous, have been in many cottages over the years this is the BEST. Beautiful views over the Esk valley, Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay are fantastic, well worth a visit...One again many thanks for allowing us to stay at your cottage. Definitely coming back next year.

14/8/10 Stoke Ferry, Norfolk: First of all what we well presented and comfortable cottage, we could not have asked for more. Wonderful places to visit, lovely walks etc. Hopefully we will be back. Thankyou for the little touches, much appreciated by us all.

6/8/10 Hessle, Hull: A fabulous stay in an excellent location! The house is extremely comfortable and well presented. Runswick Bay is a hidden treasure; the River Gardens Cafe is a great place to eat; Quayside Fish and Chips is great without the 20 minute wait; Beacon Farm Cafe and icecream is worth a visit.

31/7/10 Berillech, Anglesey: Absolutely fantastic, what a beautiful cottage. Fantastic views, amenities and location. Vivien you have thought of everything (no need to bring so much for Meli next year!) We have had a wonderful week with the weather being kind to us...Enjoyed our week so much we are back next year for 2 weeks!!

26/6/10 Macclesfield, Chesire: We have enjoyed our stay at Rowan Cottage and been v fortunate with the weather. Hot hot hot! have had great days out at Scarborough + Yorl, and visits to Robin Hoods Bay (good for rockpools, Sandsend (peaceful beach) and Pickering on NYMR. Lovely fish + chips from Magpie takeaway in Whitby - same as served in restaurant above but without the queue! Jacob (aged 3) particularly enjoyed rides on 'Elizabeth' the Whitby Steam bus. We hope to return soon.

19/6/10  Cheam, Surrey: Rowan Cottage was lovely from the views of the Moors to the very comfortable interior.  Vivienne has thought of everything to make our stay very enjoyable.  Very convenient for bus into Whitby and Pub for meals up the hill.  Excellent local shops for local food. 

Epsom Downs, Surrey: Vivienne must be credited for creating such a homely atmosphere with Rowan Cottage.  Beautifully decorated with all the amenities you could possibly want.  Ideal holiday base for touring the Yorkshire Moors.  Thank you. 

9/6/10 - Thank you for a wonderful relaxed stay at Rowan Cottage.  Although we live locally it was great to come here and spend time doing all the activities and sights during the day and relaxing at night.  Would recommend the Grosmont/Pickering Railway, the boating at Ruswarp and Go-Ape at Dalby Forest.  Thanks for all the finishing touches such as the hot drinks, chocolate and all the info, will highly recommend your nice cottage!

We have had a fantastic 5 days here!  Loved the feel of the cottage, was like home!  Beds amazing, slept like a log after wedding madness!  Will spread the word about Rowan Cottage.  Thanks again.

3/6/10 - Marton-in-Cleveland: Thanks for a lovely stay in a fantastic cottage, beautiful area.  Equipped excellently. -

3/6/10 - Bramhall, Cheshire: Thanks for allowing us a quick wedding change and a lovely weekend in your excellent cottage. -

3/4/10 - Bingley: A lovely Easter break.  The house is great and we'd be happy to recommend it.  We've been very lucky with the weather so have been outdoors most of the day, every day.  Thank you!

29/3/10 - Hull: Thank you for a lovely stay, the cottage was very comfortable and beds very comfy.  Thank you for the chocolate and fairtrade goodies!  weather changeable but had a lovely break.  Coal fire lovely!!  Hope to be back soon!

8/2/10 West Yorkshire: Third time here for us - because we love the house and its comforts for us and our 2 young children (2 and 4 yrs!).  Thanks again to Vivienne for keeping everything to such a high standard and for all improvements done since last time we came, not that we thought it needed any as we've always loved it here!  We'll be back (god willing).

29/12/09 Abthorpe, Towcester: Second time here, the cottage is great, so homely, had lots of snow and did a fantastic steam train ride from Whitby to Battersby all through the snow, it was really beautiful, thanks Viv for letting us stay in your lovely house, we will be back later this year.

27/12/09 Leeds: Quite simply the best holiday cottage we've stayed in. Lovely warm cottage, fantastic real fire and generally superb equipment and furnishings. A wonderful white Christmas was had by all and Whitby on Christmas Eve is hard to beat. We got into the Magpie no problem so winter visits recommended and had a lovely meal at the patisserie opposite the wool shop on the abbey side of the bridge. Enjoyable day trips to Saltburn and surrounding area, a lovely stretch of coast. We hope to come back in the not too distant future and big thanks to Viv!"

23/11/09 Warrington & Norwich: "The cottage is perfect and the views are beautiful. This is a lovely part of the world. Also thanks especially for our anniversary kindness." "Great warm comfortable home to come back to after days of being blown about on the front."

Nov/09 : Closed for installation of new double glazing.

31/10/09 Bury, Greater Manchester: "Fantastic and 5 star.  All that you could need and more.  So much to see in the local area.  Hope to be back soon."

19/10/09 Lincoln: "5 star - many thanks hope to return soon."

3/10/09 Bath: Thank you we had a wonderful break in this lovely, very comfy cottage.  A fantastic spot with an excellent fish shop in Whitby, a cook's paradise for fish lovers. I simply must add that, as you already know, Vivienne is a star.       

18/09/09 Wolverhampton & Clitheroe: Thank you very much for an excellent week.  The cottage is first class and reall home from home.  Excellent location for our 'touring'.  Will certainly recommend 'Rowan' to our family and friends and look forward to seenig you again.  Many thanks.

14/09/09 Beverley: We enjoyed our return visit.  The cottage was as comfortable as ever.  Look forward to next year.  Thank you again.

04/09/09 Aberdeen: A lovely cottage to stay in.  It is such a shame we were only here for a weekend.  We enjoyed the welcome pack especially the chocolate which was much enjoyed when we arrived late on Friday night.  Would definitely consider coming to stay again.  Thank you. 

15/08/09 Bristol: A really comfortable and well-equipped holiday cottage which makes a real difference to the enjoyment of the break.  We really enjoyed our stay here and had much better weather than we were expecting (and contrary to the daily forecasts!)  We visited Falling Foss and the fantastic tea gardens, York, Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby and Sandsend as well as various places on the Moors by car and steam train.  We also discovered Runswick Bay for the first time which is very beautiful - make sure the tide is out!  Our boys have had a great first experience in Yorkshire and we'd all love to come back.  Thanks very much for everything. 

08/08/09 Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: "Thankyou for a lovely holiday!  The house is beautiful! Comfy and cosy! The boys slept well!! 'Treats' appreciated!"

01/08/09 Richmond: "Lovely cottage, a real home from home.  Great weather.  So many things to do and see, but ran out of time as took advantage of sunny weather so at the beach.  Thank you very much, hope to come again."

18/07/09 Derbyshire: "A perfect base to explore the area and a week of sunny, windy days make for a great break away from work.  We can recommend Eden Camp and the NYMR plus so many lovely walks around the area.  Thankyou very much."

04/07/09 - Steinhagen, Germany : "Every three years in the UK - this time in Yorkshire (the first time).  After mixed experiences in the past with British holiday accommodation. we are absolutely delighted with this holiday cottage - it definitely surpasses all our expectations - beautifully clean, lovingly decorated, superbly fitted.  So many welcoming touches...  We have really felt so very much at home and have appreciated being here.  So many memories and impressions will accompany us as we return home - the sunset across the valley, the birds (and squirrel!) feasting as we ate our meals, the stone built houses of the villages, the winding lanes, above all the coastal landscape and the sea with all its changing faces.  Our walks along the Cleveland Way have really presented us with the beauty of this area!..."

27/6/09 Crinan, Scotland : "What a lovely comfortable house, we found everything we needed (and more)...Weather fantastic all week.  We love Sleights and all the surrounding area, which we visit every year.  Lovely to be back amongst the friendly Yorkshire people.  We will highly recommend a stay here! Thank you."                  

25/6/09 Beverley : "What perfect accommodation!  Although on a main road it is so quiet.  We shall certainly come back later this year.  Thank you." 

22/6/09 Mold : "We have returned!  Everybit as clean, cosy, comfortable and well equipped as last time.  The beds were lovely and the welcome pack was a lovely gesture."

14/6/09 Morpeth : "Rowan Cottage has been perfect for us this weekend.  A treat to find somewhere so clean and so homely!  With beautiful views thrown in!  We love this area and can never fit in all that we want to do.  We must come longer next time.  Thank you." 

9/6/09 Sheffield & Leeds : "Thanks for letting us stay in your lovely cottage.  Very comfy sofas!  Nicely decorated and had everything we need.  We will come again." 

29/5/09 Liverpool : "Thank you for a lovely cottage...We recommend Sandsend Beach, Falling Foss - but walk there!... I'd love to come again, once again thank you.  A gorgeous cottage in a fantastic location,  Thank you." 

22/5/09 Durham :  "A short but very enjoyable stay in Rowan Cottage for this Bank Holiday weekend.  We loved the cottage and its decor; the views from the back are pretty amazing too!  We christened the BBQ as the weather has been so lovely... Hope to be back."

15/5/09 "This was a second visit for us because we loved the house and location so much first time round.  We've had a wonderfully relaxing week with all the comforts and luxury of a true holiday.  Our children love staying here and so a special thankyou to Vivienne for all the family friendly extras (toys, best ever beds and cot, bowls and plates, potty, stair gates etc etc!!!).  We will most definitely be back, hopefully in 2009."

25/4/09 Sheffield : "A really lovely holiday home with everything you could need for a restful stay.  Accomodation is very good and reall well finished.  Our stay was very comfortable and local amenities are very good.  The area is beautiful with plenty to do with children (Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay etc).  This is definitely a house we would come back to and recommend to friends.  Many thanks."

18/4/09 Dorset & Barnsley:  "Had a lovely week although thr weather could have been better.  Cottage very well situated and well equipped for all generations.  All the little extras were very welcome."

27/03-03/04 Northants : "Have been coming to Ruswarp and Sleights for past 9 years, this is the best house so far, we have loved it and will come back, thanks for all your help." 

21-27/03 Derbyshire -"We enjoyed our stay in this very homely, comfortable cottage ....  The cottage was great for our first family holiday, the highchair and hooded towel great touches.  We recommend Fortune Kippers in Whitby, and the butchers and bakers in the village (all the ingredients for a good fry-up!)  Even the windy weather didn't spoil things - we loved our week here.  Thanks." 

06/03/09 - Hull - "Thank you for making our stay so relaxing and homely.  The accommodation is beautiful and the views fantastic - lovely property and will recommend to others.  Surrounding area lovely and our little boy enjoyed every minute, the house is definitely equipped for toddlers.  Will definitely be back!!  Thank you again - also the finishing touches were lovely - teabags, milk, soap etc.  Hope your business continues to be successful."

20/02/09 - York - "Thank you so much for the excellent accommodation.  We all loved it - and no complaints!  We found the house very homely and warm.  It is a very nice location with excellent views.  Thank you so much for helping us all relax!"

16/2/09 - Hertfordshire "...We arrived and expected much and Viv delivered in every way!  What a comfortable place that feels like home, in an area that offers everything except time to stand still..."

14/2/09 - Grimsby "Where do I start!  What a beautiful cottage.  So warm and cosy.  The welcome pack was a surprise and very grateful.  Coal fire was super, what a focal point!  The Cottage was everything; you wanted for nothing; everybody slept well..."

New Year 09 - Liverpool - "Warm, well furnished and comfortable accommodation.  Well placed for visiting the area as well as some good eating places.  Thank you for being so welcoming - we'd recommend the cottage to others!"

Christmas 08 - "What a lovely house to spend Christmas in.  Warm, welcoming and excellently equipped - and so comfortable!...Butcher, baker and the Spar shop which sells everything (even good fruit + veg) strongly recommended.  Staithes is even nicer than Robin Hood's Bay - both offer free parking in the winter!...Thank you for all the extra touches and the entertainment of birds at the feeder station."

31/10/08 Bristol - "We had a great time here.  The house is nice and its comfy and warm too.  It is a great place to be even when our car broke down.  There are lots of walks up on the moors that are easily accessible and the beaches are fantastic."

18/10/08 West Yorkshire - "A luxury home from home with some quality touches and plenty of great extras.  Its been a delight holidaying at Rowan Cottage as its rare to come across somewhere so well equipped for a young family and so spotless too!...We feel pampered too as parents thanks especially to the lovely coal fire, that divine chocolate and the wonderful kingsize.  Thank you for everything we have every intention to return."

16/09/08 Suffolk - "A very enjoyable holiday had by all, so much to do in this beautiful area.  Eden camp was most enjoyable.  I think this area quite easily meets everybody's needs."

23/8/08 Herts - Plenty to see and so. 'Radfords' the butchers and 'Bothams' the bakers a must for delicious goodies.  Rowan Cottage: Very comfortable with everything you could possibly want."

22/8/08 Northampton - "Despite the rain we had a lovely week here.  Cottage outstanding and welcome was warm and friendly everything you could ask for!!  Cottage is situated in the right area for many local attractions."

16/08/08 Sheffield - "We were very impressed with the standard of accomodation and facilities within the cottage...loved the rear cottage views, occasionally saw and heard the steam train..."

09/08/08 Bristol - "We've had a fantastic time staying at Rowan Cottage.  There was everything that we expected - and much more besides...We have had a brilliant holiday, and much of it down to the location and setting of Rowan Cottage.  We hope to return again..."

20/07/08 Doncaster -  "A beautiful house with stunning views.  Were very impressed with all facilities, cant wait to return.  Thank you."

07/07/08 Cornwall - "... a wonderfully decorated house - great location."

30/06/08 North Wales - "Beautiful house, lovely beds we enjoyed our stay here and had a great time in the area."

30/05/08 Sheffield - "The house is beautiful and the views stunning...we are sure to return."

26/04/08 Derby - "A beautiful house in a beautiful location...Vivienne went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed for our little ones (2 under 3 years old)."

17/03/08 Manchester  - "beautifully decorated cottage with all the facilities you need, so well presented.  The perfect base..."