Villas In Whitby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Hilary - Verified booking

  The cottage is in an ideal location from Whitby, being a short walk away - although up quite a steep hill.

  The upstairs of the cottage is beautiful and the beds are super comfortable. The fans were useful in the hot weather. The inside of the cottage is pretty and has a beach theme. The downstairs is let down by the level of cleanliness. The cushions and throw were not clean and needed washing. The cushions were quite stained and smelly. I put them in the washer - but felt this should not have been necessary. The large rug was very smelly and needs replacing as there was a strong doggy smell. The kitchen had everything we needed although the cabinet doors were sticky and the pans were old and needed replacing. The microwave was faulty on arrival and we used the hob instead and let the owners know before departure. The furniture outside was comfortable but covered in bird poo that had obviously been built up over a long period. I wiped it down on our first evening and gave it a quick wipe when needed. But again, it needs cleaning at each change over and this clearly isn’t happening which is a shame. We brought our dog and left her in the kitchen when we went out, we opened the under stairs cupboard door and put a chair against it, but a stair gate for this purpose would be useful and would keep the lounge cleaner. Our dog is very much part of the family but the downstairs did have a real doggy smell to it and even in dog friendly cottages this should not be the case. The chippy was lovely but the pub across the road has closed. We had a lovely week and none of this spoiled our holiday but the overall cleanliness downstairs and outside unfortunately let the cottage down which was a real shame.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  Overall a lovely property, plenty of space for the five of us and clean.

  Only downside seating in the lounge was a little tight. We’d originally booked for 4 adults and 2 children and we would have struggled to all fit on the sofa’s. There’s a little wear and tear to the property but nothing that bothered us and wouldn’t most people. We made use of the DVDs provided and watched a few films. Two small issues; one of the main bulbs in a bedroom had gone and tripped a fuse but we couldn’t find the fuse box. However plenty of lamps in there and the number left to message for any issues was lovely and helpful and offered a quick solution. Heating had obviously been off for a while and the attic bedroom radiator was fully turned on. This meant the house was uncomfortably cold on the first night. Much better by the second day and we bought some extra blankets, as why wouldn’t you on a stormy weekend in Whitby. Beds were really comfy. Plenty of space to pop away clothes in all the rooms. No issue with any of the bed linen or towels provided. Kitchen had plenty of cutlery and crockery with enough pans to get us through the weekend. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Shame we couldn’t use the outside area for our morning coffee due to the weather but would have been fab in summer. Parking outside the property was limited as stated on the listing. We ended up parking at the bottom of the hill behind the train station. Only a short walk up the hill to the house or back into the town centre during the day. Not an issue at all for us and wasn’t a negative to the stay. We would book again

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• Michael - Verified booking

  The property is immaculate and extremely well-run.

  From the welcoming handwritten letter ( a very nice personal touch ) coffee, tea bags and biscuits. The communication with the owners was excellent and the property has everything to hand. A comprehensive manual listing all the appliances and many other helpful tips. The large Co-op store and many other shops and restaurants are within seven minutes' walking distance. Pannett Park housing the museum and the children's playpark is directly across the road. The property as I said earlier is immaculate the sofa's are very comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped and the king-size beds offer an excellent night's sleep. The apartment is also stocked with a plethora of children's games and toys. Which are grandson who was travelling with us very much enjoyed! In essence, the owners are extremely good hosts who ensure that all the clients enjoy a very good break. This would certainly be our first choice if we choose to visit Whitby again. Thank you Mr & Mrs Davies your apartments are a credit to you both. Kind Regards Michael & Audrey McKay

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  We had a great couple of weeks here in Esklets Cottage.

  The house was perfect for us, a family of four - 2 adults and 2 teens. Castleton is a really good base with walks straight out of the doors, great views, a pub, tearoom, coop and fancy deli all in the village itself. The village is also on a trainline which makes for car-free possibilities too and there's lots to do within striking distance by car as well. We swam in the sea, in waterfall pools and the gorgeous Helmsley open-air pool; walked by the sea, on the moors and in lovely dales; visited castles and abbeys and the excellent Ryedale Folk Museum and ate our own bodyweights in local cheeses and cream teas. The cottage itself had everythinhg we needed including a very well equipped kitchen with a large dining table and a place to sit outside. It's clear too that the owners have made a special effort to make their guests welcome - the information folders about the house and local area were brilliant and the homemade cake, eggs, milk and biscuits left for us on arrival were very welcome. Highly recommended.

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• Patricia - Verified booking

  The apartment is absolutely beautiful and a credit to the owners.

  Everything you could possibly want is there. Home from home basically. No parking issues as there is a huge double garage for apartment one to use and a lovely outside area at the rear of the apartment with table, chairs and loungers for if the weather is good. Two big fabulously comfy beds making it difficult to even think about getting up on a morning. It’s a short walk into town (around 4-5 minutes) where there is a Co-op to get daily provisions. Alternatively there are other big supermarkets a short drive inland. We found a few nice places to eat a short drive away (The Stables highly recommended, huge outside area in a wonderful setting with fantastic views) as the town was really busy with it being a bank holiday weekend and the last week of the school summer holidays. We would highly recommend this apartment for anyone looking to spend time in Whitby.

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