New Year Breaks In Whitby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ms Shirley Ling - Verified booking

  I was so impressed with the property because it ticked all our boxes that I wanted to leave a review on the website for future guests and I rarely leave comments. The property was spotless and beautifully decorated, yet homely at the same time. The location was perfect right next to the beach yet in a quiet street. Parking was just round the corner and we were given a parking permit. There was plenty of parking available in the car park. The bins were easy to reach. The property is a short and pleasant walk to Whitby town centre down some beautiful alleys and steps and a very short walk to Pannett Park which the kids enjoyed. The property was very well equipped. We cooked 3 nights out of the 6 nights we stayed there and had everything we needed. I especially liked the lift system straight into the apartment which was very unique and made the baggage loading and unloading very convenient. Kids loved their room with their TV. Also there were so many information booklets on the bookshelf, games and toys that if we didn't go out every day we would have had plenty to do. Really enjoyed my stay in Whitby in this very very conveniently located apartment and will recommend it to others.

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• Michele - Verified booking

  Fabulous cottage that has been done to an exceptionally high standard.

  The decor, colour, furnishings, lighting all as I would do myself. The extension to the back of the cottage for the kitchen is fabulous. The kitchen has everything you need. I bought things with me that I have needed in other rental cottages and didn't even unpack. The cleanliness is amazing. Who ever maintains the cottage has a very high cleaning standard. A lovely welcome pack was in the kitchen. Two en-suites were beautifully decorated with high end fixtures & fittings. The seating at the side and small courtyard at the back was a great addition. We loved the location. We have been visiting this area for years and adored how tucked away BlueFin is but actually right in the middle of everything. Parking can be tricky but we knew this beforehand but I always managed to park easily (& that was in July). And finally.......that view from the 2nd floor bedroom ! (I just wish the window was floor to ceiling so I could have enjoyed it more.) We will definitely be back and I would move in and live there in a a heartbeat.

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  We had a great couple of weeks here in Esklets Cottage.

  The house was perfect for us, a family of four - 2 adults and 2 teens. Castleton is a really good base with walks straight out of the doors, great views, a pub, tearoom, coop and fancy deli all in the village itself. The village is also on a trainline which makes for car-free possibilities too and there's lots to do within striking distance by car as well. We swam in the sea, in waterfall pools and the gorgeous Helmsley open-air pool; walked by the sea, on the moors and in lovely dales; visited castles and abbeys and the excellent Ryedale Folk Museum and ate our own bodyweights in local cheeses and cream teas. The cottage itself had everythinhg we needed including a very well equipped kitchen with a large dining table and a place to sit outside. It's clear too that the owners have made a special effort to make their guests welcome - the information folders about the house and local area were brilliant and the homemade cake, eggs, milk and biscuits left for us on arrival were very welcome. Highly recommended.

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  We liked it so much that we've booked again for October, but for longer.

  We spent every evening on Saltburn or Whitby beaches. Places like Eden Camp and Beamish are an easy drive away. The train station is handy too, our 6 year old loved a trip to Great Ayton on it. The cottage itself is quite large. A large living room and a kitchen diner, but also 2 hallways, a downstairs loo, utility and a cupboard with lots of puzzles and games. There are 4 bedrooms on the next 2 floors. The master bedroom has a king bed with a fabulous mattress. There's even a basket of emergency period products. The amount of storage in the property is great, there are so many build in cupboards! The only downside is the lack of railings on the raised area of the garden and we found the bins a bit small. Parking is also a bit of a nightmare due to a very large mini bus mainly. But apart from that it was absolutely perfect for us.

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• Dean - Verified booking

  We booked this cottage 2 days before our holiday due to a last minute problem the cottage we had already booked.

  Feel like we really struck gold with Bluefin. Immaculate, very well furnished and appointed inside. Looks like we were the first to rent it out since a full refurb. Location is great, just off Flowergate and close to town but really quiet and private. Good outside space which the photos don’t do justice. Wifi was very slow so maybe bring a radio and an Ariel. There is a bit of a residual smoke smell from the downstairs fireplace but these are the only negatives with this place unless you’re against having a toilet in the living room. They have an iron, ironing board and maiden that aren’t listed. Everything you need and more in the kitchen. The view from the upstairs bedroom is amazing; you don’t even have to get out of bed to appreciate it. We will definitely be booking Bluefin again for our next trip to Whitby.

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