Christmas Villas In Yorkshire

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Martin - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay at Salmon Cottage!

  Nestled away in the sleepy seaside village of Staithes, this spacious and well appointed property features lots of levels and stairs, a deep sense of calm and quiet and a relaxing warm welcome from its cosy kitchen, comfy sitting room, spacious bedrooms and wonderful (recently refurbished?) bathrooms. The property was clean and tidy when we arrived, and the instructions given by Sykes to access the keys were accurate and straightforward. There was a welcome pack of tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival which was nice - perhaps some long life milk might have helped too - we arrived late without basic provisions, and there wasn't a shop close by to purchase the essentials (milk, bread, butter etc). Salmon Cottage is well appointed and good quality towels and bed linen made for a pleasant stay. The beds were well made and very comfortable, making it a pleasure to go to bed, and easy to lie in for a rest in the mornings. The bathrooms on the first floor are very nicely finished, with a massive walk in shower in the en-suite and a dinky but big enough for 2 bath and shower in the family bathroom on the same level. The kitchen was a pleasure to be in, well equipped and a lovely big range style cooker. The long wooden table was ideal for family meals and conversations about the day's events over dinner. We enjoyed our short stay - Staithes is lovely (even the seagulls were charming in the end) although a little hollowed out by holiday lets ;) We spent money in all of the local establishments, including a souvenir from Staithes Gallery, so hopefully have contributed something to the local economy. I think it would be an interesting place in winter, although I wonder what Salmon Cottage might be like when the wind picks up. That said, it would be very cosy with a fire in the wood-burner, and very romantic to be tucked up in bed with the wind howling around, especially as the walls are thick and there is double glazing to most (if not all) windows. We would certainly recommend Salmon Cottage for family groups - it is very nicely located in the village, and very easy to get to. The beach at Staithes is small, but suitable for all ages and accessible for most. There is a sense of history around the place and the little pockets of endeavour make it interesting (e.g. fudge shop, galleries, places to eat and drink, the fact it is a working port). From Staithes you are but a stone's throw from Whitby (10 minutes in the car, or 20 by X4 bus from the top of the hill) and Robins Hood Bay isn't far. For us, perhaps the best thing was the way in which time slowed down and we were able to catch our breath and relax, even with the caw-caw of the gull population entertaining us (it is the sea-side I suppose!). We came away feeling very refreshed and happy to have stayed somewhere so nice - that says it all! All credit to the owner (Sara) for setting it up so well. Thank you for your hospitality, which we will certainly recommend to friends and family.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Fabulous time at Foxton Penthouse.

  A beautiful contemporary apartment with stunning views. We were lucky enough to be the first paying guests and feel the owners have gone out of their way to ensure that everything is of a very high standard. It’s furnished and kitted out excellently, I hope all guests look after and respect this so that it can be enjoyed by visitors for years to come. The one thing we could not find was a hair drier but a quick call to the owner and one was delivered the very next day! We could have managed but the owner was obviously keen that we didn’t have to. Great customer service, thank you. The location is in a quiet area of Whitby, away from the main shopping and busy tourist areas but great for access to the beach. This means it’s more peaceful, great for an evening stroll along the promenade and a better night sleep. You can walk down to the harbour and over the bridge to visit the shops, restaurants and the Abbey ruins but be prepared for the uphill walk back from the harbour! We only used the car to visit the supermarket and left it in the car park at the pavilion for the rest of the stay. There was another car park, probably nearer but we liked that we could see the car from the apartment. Car park was never very busy but don’t forget to add the cost of car parking on to your holiday as this can mount up. (£9per day from 9am to 6pm, free overnight). Although on street car parking is free for 3 hours this was confusing. Cars parked were displaying a residents pass or a visitors scratch card. We saw one car with 2 parking tickets so the traffic wardens are in force. Please don’t let this put you off though, once we had unpacked we didn’t need to go back to the car again as we were able to pay the parking fees from the app. We had some amazing walks from the apartment. Were able to walk along the Cleveland Way in both directions. If you like costal walks I definitely recommend the walk to Robin Hoods Bay. It’s about 8miles, there is a shorter route back along the cinder track, but there’s also a bus back every half hour if your legs have had enough. All in all, Foxton Penthouse is a fabulous place to stay especially if you like comfort and luxury, and let’s face it, who doesn’t? Highly recommended.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  The lodge was very nice and comfortable.

  We was pleasantly suprised at how well equipped it was. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. The beds were very comfy. On arrival the place looked clean and tidy however after being there for 5 mins my socks got covered in dog fur from a previous tenant. Luckily there was a hoover in the cupboard so I could hoover up all the dog hair. The fridge and freezer had also been left off so they were warm and a bit stinky when we arrived. The hot tub was perfect for us as a family of 3. But you would struggle to fit 4 adults in comfortably. We also wasn't too keen on the location of marigold lodge on the park itself as the hot tub sat right on the drive way. Which was fine when sitting in as the fence created privacy But when we got out of the hot tub we were on display to anyone passing by. There is parking for 1 car and they are small spaces. When we arrived a neighbour had also parked right next to our lodge as they had 2 cars. They wanted to leave it there but we requested they move it as it was right by our hot tub area. But there is limited additional parking. All of these issues were minor to us though and didn't spoil our time away. The location was perfect for us to explore the coast. Whitby, Robin hoods bay, falling Foss and Scarborough. It was very quiet there too which we liked and we visited the pub round the corner which served delicious food. We would return again in the future but maybe book a different lodge which has more privacy.

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• Diane - Verified booking

  This is a great cottage with plenty of space in all the rooms.

  The beds and furniture are very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. The shower had great water pressure. The kitchen is well equipped. The only item I wanted but couldn't find was a pair of kitchen scissors. The private garden area at the back is a real bonus and we enjoyed sitting out reading and playing Scrabble. We very much recommend this cottage and would definitely book it again, however, there are a lot steps which are quite steep in parts and could be a problem for people with mobility issues. When we arrived there was an old desk, a cantilever table and a travel cot in front of the dustbins which really spoiled the look of the place. The desk and table disappeared over the course of the week enabling the refuse collectors to fortunately empty the dustbins. Someone on a previous review mentioned the seagull mess on the windows. This is a problem on all the buildings and windows in the village and must be a constant issue for owners and residents. The food at the pubs was very good as was our two experiences at Dotty's tearoom. The village is very dog friendly as other reviews have noted and they are welcomed everywhere. Staithes is a beautiful and very special place and provides a unique and relaxing holiday.

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• Mrs Fieldsend - Verified booking

  We travelled as a group of four adults for the weekend. The apartment is in a great location, only 5 minutes walk behind the train station (same road as the police station). There is a secure, underground parking space and free off-street parking outside. We visited on a weekend in March and parked our second car easily on the street. The apartment is on the second floor and is a duplex with two bedrooms (1 double bed and 2 singles) and two bathrooms upstairs plus one double bedroom downstairs. This may be not be ideal if you have mobility issues as there are lots of stairs. Everything in the apartment was immaculate, nicely decorated and well-equipped with everything we needed. The living room was spacious and very comfortable for the four of us. There is a lovely view across to the Abbey and you can see the sea through the houses – from the little balcony off the living room. The kitchen was compact, but big enough for our stay. There are 2 full bathrooms with showers and an additional w/c downstairs. We thought the accommodation was fantastic! The building was very quiet all weekend, it’s in a perfect location with everything you could need and a very high quality. We would all definitely stay again.

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