Guests say
White Rose Cottage in Guisborough offers a comfortable stay with its well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and secure patio. Its central location provides easy access to local shops, eateries, and attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring the North York Moors & Coast. Guests have appreciated the thoughtful touches by the host, though some have noted areas where cleanliness and maintenance could be improved.
Reviews indicate a mixed response regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, while others reported issues such as unemptied bins, dirty kitchen appliances, and general dust and grime. The inconsistency in cleanliness has led to a slightly above average score.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, dog-friendly establishments, and ease of access to nearby attractions like Saltburn and Whitby. The convenience of the location has been a highlight for many guests.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with positive remarks about the comfy beds and spacious bedrooms. However, some guests mentioned issues with soft mattresses and the lack of bathroom facilities upstairs, slightly affecting the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities, and guests have enjoyed the secure patio area. Nonetheless, there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as fixing the shower head and providing clearer instructions for amenities like Wi-Fi and parking, leading to a good but not excellent score.
Many guests have expressed gratitude for the thoughtful welcome gifts, including wine and biscuits, which added to their experience. It should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are at the discretion of the host and may not be a consistent offering for all stays.
About this property
A charming, airy mid-terrace cottage in the centre of Guisborough in North Yorkshire. The cosy living and fantastic location make White Rose Cottage the perfect cottage for a family break in a beautiful part of Yorkshire. Walk into this property off the main road going through Guisborough and be welcomed straight into a spacious, refreshing sitting room complete with a bay window as well as comfortable, contemporary seating and a TV with Netflix to make this the ultimate chilling room for the evenings. The stylish laminate flooring takes you into the modern kitchen diner, a very well-equipped room, set with all of the equipment needed for a holiday.
There is also a family bathroom on the ground floor as well. The upstairs is complete with two very warming, cosy bedrooms that have comfortable beds, plenty of storage and lovely views towards the charming streets, rooftops and the hills beyond. You are in the heart of a delightful market town on the outskirts of the North York Moors National Park, a place brimming with beauty, history and culture as well as good pubs and shops as well as lots of opportunities for walkers and cyclists. Further afield is the delightful seaside resort of Saltburn which is well worth the visit whilst in this part of the country.
Whitby is another must-see location with its delightful river and harbour. A charming terraced cottage in a terrific location.
Guisborough is an market town set in rural surroundings on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Steeped in history, Guisborough is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the town's most notable feature is Gisborough Priory; standing in full glory, to its original height of 97 feet, the dramatic gothic east gable towers high over the market town and has become a well-known icon of the town. This small town has twice-weekly market days, a selection of eateries, pubs and shops. Around Guisborough sits Guisborough Forest; visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including walking and cycling and take in views over the Tees Valley and Eston Hills. The trail of the Cleveland Way passes close by, whilst nearby Roseberry Topping is well worth the climb to take in the views. An easy thirty minute drive brings you to the Heritage Coastline, with historic villages and resorts, including Staithes, Saltburn and Whitby to enjoy.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Netflix and Virgin media, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Roadside parking in front of property, first come first served basis.
Enclosed yard to rear with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Shop 4 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk.
This property can only accept bookings starting on a Friday unless prior agreement.
Please contact office if you require a different start date.
Reviews (40)
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Paul
Parking can be an issue as limited spaceâs opposite the cottage. Negatives: bathroom bin hadnât been emptied, the toilet seat was loose which would have been evident on the handover cleaning was left for us to fix it before use. The living room needs nets at the window as people walk past and look in. The front bedroom needs curtains to block out the street light. The information folder needs updating ie no information about bins or recycling. Menu in folder dated 2017! Cleaning could be better ie greasy cooker top, grill pan and tins. If these small details were addressed it could be a lovely place to stay but at present you donât go on holiday to fix toilets seats and wash items before you can use them. The welcome pack was a nice touch and a surprise.
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Tina
Everything you need is on your doorstep, shops bars & restaurants I would definitely stay in Guisborough again. The cottage itself was good, it was pretty basic and lacked a few home comforts, no lamps downstairs so very bright in the evenings, and no dressing table anywhere which made getting dressed a problem. Other than that it was clean & comfortable had a great TV, and the welcome pack was nice. Parking is an issue as only a small on street area to park in so if u go out for the day u may have an issue when you return. There was also lack of information in the cottage, no instructions for bins or when collection day was, no information on alternative parking which would have been handy. All in all we enjoyed our stay, Guisborough is great and for the price White Cottage is fine if your happy with a more basic accommodation. Would I stay again? Probably as a last minute booking.
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Lesley
Clean and everything we needed. Good location with lots of shops and pubs and nice walks from the doorstep.