New Year Cottages in Whitby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Fay - Verified booking

  There was an immediate response to our telephone call upon arrival about the kettle not working and a new one was delivered to the door super quickly.

  Thank you! Unfortunately, the shower in the family bathroom had an issue with temperature control. We could not use it at all for the duration of our stay as my son burned himself on the first night when the water was so hot. Every single person in our party attempted to adjust the temperature but it just would not move from very hot. Otherwise, the bath was great as were the other two showers. The bed in the master (where the fireplace is) was super comfortable and I slept very well (I often don't!). The living area sofas were extremely comfortable and easy to relax on. Loved the reading light as I am a bookworm. The only other thing I would mention is that the locks on the bathroom/toilet doors do not work and I hurt my finger on a nail on the banister repeatedly where it is jutting out. I had to hold on to the banister as the stairs are a bit steep which is how I managed to notice the nail. I also managed to sustain a cut to my palm because of the flaking metallic paint or whatever it was on the door handle on the outside of the front door when I locked it upon going out the first day. I would not typically describe myself as clumsy so maybe these minor things just need a quick tweak? All in all, a great location, lovely cool fresh air, amazing scenery, and the perfect type of layout for the dogs. The kitchen was well equipped and we used the washing machine a fair bit! We rent somewhere for a week every summer and it is interesting that some kitchens aren't equipped well enough for cooking and sometimes there aren't things like a washing line and pegs, so for our particular needs, this farmhouse was very good! I think the holiday property was very good value for money.

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• Pauline - Verified booking

  We just had a lovely holiday here.

  The property was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The flowers and essentials such as milk, tea and coffee sachets to get us started was very welcome after a long drive. If I was going to recommend anything, it would be a folder with some ideas of things to do that have been recommended by guests and lists of dog friendly places to eat and good takeaway/delivery places. Also a couple of games/jigsaws for rainy afternoons. I know many places are steering away from this as most things are done online but sometimes the old fashioned things are welcome. We really can't say enough about this lovely property. Five adults and a dog and we each had our own space and bathroom area which really helped in the mornings, everything was to a high standard and to have space for parking so close to Whitby was a bonus. The property is right on the cinder path which made it perfect for lead free walks for the dog in the morning. If we return to holiday in the area, we will book again for sure.

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• Laura - Verified booking

  This is a beautiful and highly characterful property.

  We loved the comfortable beds, log burner, location and general decor. It had all the cooking and laundry equipment you need, and we really appreciated the thoughtful additions like books and record player. We'd be happy to stay again! Some points to note: We only found one window that would open, which was a shame as we really wanted some fresh air in the bathroom and main bedroom. People with mobility issues may find the bathrooms in this property challenging. The main bathroom has a tall-sided bath, which you must climb in and out of and use a hand-held shower head. The top floor en-suite has a very small shower cubicle, but that's up two flights of stairs. Parking can be a challenge (that's all of Whitby - not specific to this property!). You may have to pause on double-yellows to quickly unload your car, then park quite far away.

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  Farmhouse was clean, beds comfortable, plenty of hot water, good position with a short ten minute walk into Whitby.

  Unfortunately, it had rather an unkempt feeling. Patio had not been swept and had cigarette ends. Garden area clearly hadn’t been tended for a long time and was full of weeds, though someone planted a few pansies in a tub while we were there. The recycling bin was full when we arrived. No outside lighting at the front door so if you arrive at night you will need a torch. Equally no at the back door where the recycling bins were. The main bathroom door didn’t lock or even shut properly. Downstairs loo didn’t lock either. The kitchen lacked a cafetière so we couldn’t make a decent coffee. No visitors book, or suggestion book. No local information either. Apparently, these were available if you download an app, but that’s not really the point. Disappointing property for the price charged.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  The location of the farmhouse is absolutely brilliant, just a few minutes walk into the harbour.

  Along side the farmhouse is the cinder path which is such a fabulous convenient walk for the dogs. The farmhouse itself is huge, and the bedrooms are all of a good size, 2 en-suite and a family bathroom to serve the others. The garden to the farmhouse is a little tired, the patio needs a very good sweep to stop dirty paws and the leaves need a good rake and the fence needs a bit of renovation. The kitchen is a great size, a big table and all the required white goods and bits and bobs, warm and welcoming. The house itself needs a bit of tlc, a freshen up here and there with carpet and paint. That said overall it does not deter from a warm and welcoming stay. We loved it, and would recommend this property to others without hesitation. Thank you

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