Guests say
St Mary's Cottage in Scarborough is praised for its cosy charm, excellent location, and friendly owner. Guests enjoyed the proximity to the beach and town, the comfortable beds, and the cottage's character. Some noted the kitchen's compact size and the property's cleanliness could be improved, but these were minor points in otherwise delightful stays.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the cottage clean, especially the bathroom and beds, while others noted areas that could be improved, such as under the couch and the presence of cobwebs. The overall sentiment suggests that cleanliness is satisfactory but with room for enhancement.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being a short walk from the beach and local attractions. Guests appreciated the quiet street and the ease of access to both North and South Bays, making it an ideal base for exploring Scarborough.
Comfort levels are generally well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, particularly with the log burner. However, some guests mentioned the property being snug for larger groups and the kitchen being tight, which slightly affected the comfort score.
Facilities are deemed adequate, with the cottage being well-equipped for guests' needs. The addition of internet was appreciated, especially by those with teenagers. Some guests suggested improvements in kitchen appliances and storage, and a few mentioned the need for maintenance in certain areas.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the available information. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
This is a beautiful, traditional mid terrace cottage set in the heart of old town of the seaside resort of Scarborough in North Yorkshire. With the central location, only minutes away from the sea front and Scarborough Castle and the incredible facilities in Scarborough, this cottage is perfect for a family holiday or couples romantic escape. St Mary's Cottage was built in 1860 and has recently had a full renovation whilst retaining its original period character. Enter St. Mary's Cottage and be welcomed by the original character and charm. An alluring sitting room, it has plenty of comfortable seating, a small table, a TV with DVD player and a fantastic wood burning stove to provide a prime relaxing spot. Step up into the kitchen and be greeted by a well-equipped room boasting stylish fixtures and fittings. Up the first flight of traditionally steep stairs comes a cosy double bedroom with pleasant bed linen and plenty of hanging space.
The first floor also offers a family bathroom suite which has been refurbished in 2020 . The interior of St. Mary's Cottage is complete with a charming 2nd floor twin bedroom with splendid views across Scarborough town and the sea in the distance.
When the sun comes out, make the most of the courtyard to the back of the house, baring plenty of seating. There is on street parking by the property and free parking permits will be available for visitors in the Cottage upon arrival. Scarborough is one of the most popular seaside towns in England, offering excellent features including a good range of amenities and plenty of things to do including a great beach, castle and a funfair. Nearby there are more well-known coastal resorts including Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay and Filey, all offering something for everybody.
The beautiful city of York is within driving distance and its certainly worth a visit with its incredible architecture. The North Yorkshire Moors are close by providing beautiful scenery and walks. St Mary's Cottage is a stunning property in a great central location within minutes of the beach and sea front.
The lively seaside town of Scarborough has many fascinating historic buildings, a castle, beautiful gardens and peaceful parks. The town has been hugely popular with visitors ever since the 19th century, and people still flock to Scarborough for its beautiful North and South bays and their splendid sandy golden beaches. The traditional seaside entertainments, busy promenade, shops and restaurants and visitor attractions including the theatre combine to provide something for everyone who wants a happy, fun holiday in a traditional seaside location. Venture further afield to the dramatic Moors, visit the quaint fishing village of Robin Hoods Bay or explore the market towns away from the coast such as Pickering and Malton to complete your relaxing holiday.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x second floor twin.
First floor bathroom suite with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen diner seating 2.
Sitting room with a woodburning stove.
Utility.
Electric heating, wood burning stove.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV, wifi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel co.
Roadside parking in front of property.
Shared rear courtyard with furniture.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking and no e-cigarettes permitted.
Shop and pub 5 minute walk.
Note: 3 steps up from sitting room to kitchen.
On street parking in front of the property and on nearby surrounding streets - free permits available.
Rear shared courtyard with furniture.
Shop and pub 2 minute walk.
Please note: for bookings from 17/06/22 onwards, this property now has a £200 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Reviews (30)
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Robin
Compact and cosy for a couple, no more, although it sleeps four. Ideally placed in the old town for acces to the whole area within easy walking distance.
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Clare
The bathroom blind was filthy there was a hair bobble under a sofa, the log burner hadn't been cleaned out there was a greasy grill pan in the cooker bread and crumpets left in the bread bin and the kitchen bin was dirty internally and had grease on the swing lid Generally in need of an update lots of cobwebs and grime. We have stayed in many old properties in Scarborough before with Sykes. I did email the owner but didn't get any contact until towards the end of our stay which was to ask us to put the wheelie bin out. There was another comment in the visitor book from earlier this year which also commented about poor standard of cleanliness
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Bianka
Fantastic location and comfortable accommodation. And we always got a parking space nearby. We all slept well in the beds and the linen and towels provided were white and clean. It would have been nice to have a full length mirror and a hairdryer, and the outside area could do with a bit of love but overall we had a lovely stay.