Holme Crest
ID: S1323860
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Holme Crest is a charming, quirky cottage in Staithes, praised for its fantastic location near the harbour and beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped, modern kitchen and bathroom, cosy log burner, and enclosed courtyard, making it ideal for relaxing and for those with dogs. The cottage is comfortable and homely, with easy access to local pubs and cafes. While some guests noted minor cleanliness and maintenance issues, and suggested updates to bedding and furnishings, the overall experience is positive, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned areas that could be improved, such as under beds and kitchen tables, and stained mugs. Overall, cleanliness is generally good but could benefit from more attention to detail.
The location is highly praised, being just yards from the harbour and close to the beach, pubs, and shops. Guests love the picturesque setting and convenience for exploring Staithes and the surrounding area.
The cottage is described as comfortable and cosy, with a log burner and pleasant decor. Some guests found the beds less comfortable and suggested they could be replaced, but overall comfort is rated positively.
Facilities are well regarded, with a modern kitchen and bathroom, TVs, DVD players, and a well-equipped kitchen. The courtyard is a highlight. Some minor maintenance and storage issues were noted, but these did not detract significantly from guests' stays.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Sitting amidst colourful cottages iconic with Staithes, just 100 yards from the beach and harbour..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Smart TV, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, 32" Smart TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds, 24" Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed.
Heating (underfloor in kitchen and ground floor shower room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for multi-fuel burner available locally. Enclosed courtyard with garden furniture and chiminea. Public car park 400 yards. No smoking.. 100 yards to the sea. Dating back to 1890, this former fisherman’s cottage is sited directly on the Cleveland Way, and 100 yards from the beach and harbour in the traditional fishing village of Staithes. This terraced holiday property, refurbished in 2020, sits amid the colourful cottages that tumble down the steep cobbled bank to the harbour front, where fishermen still land their catch today. Cliff top walks provide stunning coastal views to Whitby, while Runswick Bay, Robin Hood’s Bay, Scarborough and Filey are all easily reached. Shops 300 yards, pubs and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is in a lovely location, is generally well-equipped, and has everything you would need. It could have been a little cleaner (e.g. under the bed, and under the foldaway table in the kitchen - where it obviously hadn't been moved). But the cottage is generally lovely and quite homely. TV in the lounge and two bedrooms, plus DVD players - good stock of films in the cottage. The bathroom and kitchen are modern, and everything is fully functioning. We had a problem with one of the beds when we arrived, but the owner really pulled out all the stops to resolve it (and did). The mattress on the double bed needs to be replaced; it is very soft. You have to walk down the hill into Staithes and then slightly back up the other side to get to the cottage (and obviously in reverse to get out of the village!), but this was more manageable than we had expected. There is no parking, but you can take the car down to unload/load - a little tricky, but doable, although you may have to reverse back down the hill. We used private parking at the top of the hill, and that worked well for us. There are a couple of really good pubs for food very close by, and some nice cafes. The location really is stunning, and I would stay here again.
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Tracy Oliver
Cute little cottage. A great base for all the local areas. Word of warning the property is up for sale so people pass g by often press faces up to window to peer in. Was comfortable, clean and fine for us as we weren’t in the property much. Some finishing touches could be redone but as up for sale understandable why not been done. Would recommend as a cheap clean base though.
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William
Myself and brothers treated my dad to a surprise trip for his 80th birthday and we had a wonderful time! the location and the cottage itself is just a perfect getaway! Highly recommend!