Guests say
Cairns Cottage in Whitby is generally appreciated for its charming character, stunning harbour views, and proximity to local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the well-equipped kitchen and the cosy atmosphere, making it a lovely spot for a holiday. Some guests have noted the property's quirkiness and the welcome pack as delightful touches.
Most guests found Cairns Cottage to be clean and tidy upon arrival. However, a few reviews mentioned issues such as a dirty yard, worn bed linen, and a mouldy washing machine seal, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness standards.
The location is highly praised for its accessibility to Whitby's centre, the Abbey, and local pubs. The views from the cottage are a highlight, although the numerous steps to access the property may be challenging for some.
Guests have found the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, but there are comments about uncomfortable sofas and saggy mattresses. The multi-level layout provides space but may not suit those with mobility issues.
The cottage is well-equipped for a holiday stay, with a good kitchen and Wi-Fi. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as broken appliances, loose fixtures, and outdated safety equipment, indicating a need for attention to facilities.
The welcome pack with bread, milk, and biscuits was mentioned positively, indicating thoughtfulness from the owners. While such gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A charming semi-detached cottage, quietly tucked away in an elevated position, overlooking the harbour in Whitby. With superb panoramic views, this Whitby cottage provides wonderful accommodation for people looking to stay in this beautiful, historic seaside town or explore the surrounding, spectacular scenery of the North York Moors National Park. Set over four floors, this Whitby cottage has been furnished with a modern flair to offer a bright, well-equipped kitchen with dining area and a cosy, comfortable sitting room with a snug attached. Both bedrooms in this Whitby cottage have been tastefully styled, boasting stunning views towards the boats that bob along the harbour and the hills in the distance.
With the shops and amenities close by, this Whitby cottage is ideally placed for exploring the quaint, cobbled streets and market place, and with numerous tea rooms, restaurants and pubs to sample, you will be spoilt for choice. Enjoy a visit to the Captain Cook Museum, climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey or relax and unwind on the beautiful, long sandy beaches. The surrounding area offers a wealth of attractions, whether you've planned a trip on the steam railway, exhilarating cliff-top walks, or day trips to the pretty fishing villages of Robin Hood's Bay, Staithes and Runswick Bay, there is something for everyone.
A lovely, contemporary cottage in Whitby, offering a wonderful base for a memorable holiday.
Whitby in North Yorkshire remains one of the regions most popular tourist hotspots, and with good reason. The town is at the mouth of the River Esk, and this old fishing port retains mush character in its winding streets and hidden alleys. There is a picturesque harbour, sandy beach and the famous Whitby Abbey. Close to other seaside destinations such as Scarborough, Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby is also ideally placed for heading inland and exploring the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors National Park.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double, 1 x third floor twin with extra pull-out bed.
Third floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor kitchen with dining area.
First floor sitting room.
First floor snug.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and booster seat.
Roadside parking on first come, first served basis.
Two well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Beach 5 mins walk.
Note: This property is accessed by several steps down, or 40 steps up.
Please note: the changeover day for short breaks is a Friday or a Monday; all longer bookings must fall between a Friday and Friday and must be a minimum of 7 nights in summer.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (34)
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Rebecca
The views were amazing and in such a lovely part of Whitby. We stayed at the beginning of January when it was freezing and the house got nice and warm very quickly. The attic room was perfect for our 3 & 5 year old, nice they had a bathroom so didnât need to use the stairs at night. As clearly listed in the description and from other reviews, there are a lot of steps to and from the property as well as 4 floors in the house. This didnât bother us. We also managed to get parking straight away. Overall we recommend and would return. The only thing that could be better would be to upgrade some of the kitchen equipment - the pans in particular had seen better days!
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Margaret
The property itself was well maintained and very clean, we did enjoy our stay but just would have liked less stairs and steps for our poor old knees!
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Amanda
We got a parking space, but only moved the car once all week. This is a lovely property, but certain things could be so much better and easily sorted. We found the sofa is not comfortable at all. Lightbulbs not working in some parts of the cottage. Curtains in living room have holes and scags. Bedding on kingsize bed, double duvet inside kingsize bedding, cover bobbling. We ended up using bedding from single beds. Wardrobe is full of spare bedding. We went to use the washing machine and the rubber seal underneath was covered in black mould and like a wet sludge. I had to clean it before I could use it. We didn't want to spend our holiday contacting people, about things that housekeeping should be doing, or reporting back to owners.