Villas In Runswick Bay

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Rachel - Verified booking

  The lodge was very nice and comfortable.

  We was pleasantly suprised at how well equipped it was. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. The beds were very comfy. On arrival the place looked clean and tidy however after being there for 5 mins my socks got covered in dog fur from a previous tenant. Luckily there was a hoover in the cupboard so I could hoover up all the dog hair. The fridge and freezer had also been left off so they were warm and a bit stinky when we arrived. The hot tub was perfect for us as a family of 3. But you would struggle to fit 4 adults in comfortably. We also wasn't too keen on the location of marigold lodge on the park itself as the hot tub sat right on the drive way. Which was fine when sitting in as the fence created privacy But when we got out of the hot tub we were on display to anyone passing by. There is parking for 1 car and they are small spaces. When we arrived a neighbour had also parked right next to our lodge as they had 2 cars. They wanted to leave it there but we requested they move it as it was right by our hot tub area. But there is limited additional parking. All of these issues were minor to us though and didn't spoil our time away. The location was perfect for us to explore the coast. Whitby, Robin hoods bay, falling Foss and Scarborough. It was very quiet there too which we liked and we visited the pub round the corner which served delicious food. We would return again in the future but maybe book a different lodge which has more privacy.

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• Mrs Gubby - Verified booking

  For 3 adults and 2 teen boys this was a beautiful property that serves as a great base for visiting nearby coastal towns. One neighbour was very welcoming, another not so much. The local beach is not accessible. Although it’s close, the very steep stairs to it are being upgraded and are blocked off. The parking is not suitable for suv or large cars. We had to get out of the car before being parked to allow for a very tight squeeze into the space. We visited lots of nearby towns and historical sites, wonderful if you are an English Heritage member. The shower is really great, and the beds were comfy. The hob and oven were lovely to use and thank goodness for the dishwasher. It gets very breezy at the rear of the property - something to be aware of if you need/want the windows open. The fish and chip shop in Hinderwell was great. If you want to eat in the nearest pub I recommend booking. The second pub wasn’t as pleasant inside, although the barman was lovely. Overall a good base, but parking made it awkward.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  It is a shame that it wasn't clear whether the lodge was part of the campsite and if there was an office or person on site for any issues.

  It was a shame that there was no info on if you could turn the hottub off and how long to reheat if it wasn't needed for a while. It is disgraceful that there is no way to recycle and would be interested to know what is being done to get the council to provide this. The lodge was immaculate and had everything needed including toilet roll, tea, coffee, milk and things to wash up with. The mattress was far too soft and uncomfortable and the chairs in the dining area were rickety and cheaply made. The sofa wasn't put together properly which meant that when I leaned on one side it tumbled over and knocked the table with the lamp mixer, luckily nothing broke and I'm ok. Also, it would be helpful to have tourist leaflets on the local area, I left some that I picked up. Everything else was excellent. Love the efforts to make the outside area look nice with trees etc. Really enjoyed our holiday. Location is excellent and we would recommend.

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• Sonia - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at Lilac Lodge and we may return again in the future.

  The lodge was well equipped, very clean and in fact everything looked brand new. The hot tub was fabulous and quite private as they seem to have thought about the layout of all the lodges to provide as much privacy as possible. The site was lovely and quiet and we loved the location. We have never visited Runswick Bay before and we were blown away with how lovely it is, so much so that we spent a full day on the beach with our children. The lodge is 2 minutes up a very steep hill from Runswick bay which is very handy. Also very close to Staithes, Sansend and Whitby. If we do come again we would hope to stay longer as there are so many lovely places close by. My only negative is that it was quite expensive. We paid £600 for 2 nights last minute. We have stayed in lodges much bigger than this and also in a lovely location for much less money. We would however return if the prices were a little lower.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  Spent a week in this spotless cottage with a beautiful sun trap of a decked garden and conservatory in August.

  We were welcomed with local produce and everything was as described in the listing and more. The sofa was a home away from home, and dare for anyone to last more than ten minutes on it without falling asleep (thanks for the blankets) The games in the cupboard were fun to play in the evening with the teens and I ended up needing to buy a version to take home. Hinderwell is pretty. Highly recommend Mark's hospitality at the Brown Cow a short walk around the corner, together with the sausage rolls from the butchers and a darling little beauty salon with an owner who makes bespoke silver jewellery. Would recommend booking The Magpie in Whitby for fish and chips and also the steam train from Whitby to Pickering via Goathland (Aidensfield) On the whole 11/10. Would love to come back. A huge thank you to the owner. We saw North Yorkshire at its most vibrant.

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