Guests say
Grosmont Villa in Whitby offers a spacious and well-equipped accommodation with historical charm, ample parking, and a large garden. Its stunning location provides picturesque views and proximity to local amenities, though the steep walk may be challenging. The property's peaceful setting allows for the enjoyment of nature and steam trains. Attention to cleanliness and maintenance would enhance the overall experience.
Multiple reviews highlight significant cleanliness issues, including cobwebs, dust, and a lack of deep cleaning. This has affected guests' comfort and health, indicating a need for improvement in this area.
The property's location is highly praised for its stunning views across the valley, proximity to steam trains, and a short walk to local amenities, despite the steep return walk.
Guests have reported disturbances from noisy heating and low beams posing a risk. However, the quiet setting and separate lounges for adults and children suggest a generally comfortable environment.
The property is described as well-equipped and spacious, suitable for large families, with excellent grounds. However, maintenance issues such as cleaning and upkeep of the property have been noted.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, therefore this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Set in the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Moors with views over the national park as well as the passing heritage steam train.. 5 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 55" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Freesat, Aga, Microwave, Dishwasher
Living room 2: 42" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet 1.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricty, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. . Garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Grounds with private woodland. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. This delightful stone Victorian house which was built in 1861, has a wealth of original features and stunning views of surrounding countryside. Completely renovated in 2020 Grosmont Villa offers spacious rooms, terraces and gardens. Set over three floors, this is a perfect property for the larger family or two families wishing to share. This country retreat is perfect for the avid walker and lovers of the ’Heartbeat’ countryside and is on the Coast-to-Coast Walk and part of the Wainwright Way.
The villa, set within 6 acres of private woodlands and is very secluded, although near the village centre. The terraced garden overlooks an Esk Valley with fields and tree covered landscape and forms a sheltered area to enjoy eating out on the large picnic bench. The driveway is large and can easily accommodate five cars. The ground floor has a traditional Victorian tiled hall leading to a morning/sitting room and the living room. There is a large kitchen/dining room which leads to a utility room and separate toilet. The kitchen is designed in a french-style, which is fully-equipped with an Aga and a large dining table with original floor flagstones. The two reception rooms comprise of a south-facing morning/sitting room with wood burner and sofas. The cosy living room has leather seating and a Jotul wood burner set in a white marble fireplace. There are three bedrooms on the first floor each containing their own en-suite. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor, as well as a bathroom.
Grosmont is a lively village famous for its steam trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The local pub is just 5 minutes walk from the villa, serves excellent beer and home cooked food which can be enjoyed outside while savouring the ambience. There are cafés which serve coffee, snacks and wholesome lunches creating a friendly atmosphere in the village and there is also an art gallery. Steam trains weave their way across the moors from Pickering to Whitby stopping at picturesque villages en route. Dalby Forest which has excellent walking and cycling trails as well as a tree top zipline is 10 miles away and less than 7 miles away you have Whitby, a historic fishing port with excellent award winning seafood restaurants. Various popular events take place throughout the year such as Whitby Regatta Week, Whitby Folk Week Festival as well as the Goth Weekends. Also the famous October War Weekend centred mainly in Grosmont, and Pickering. The television series ’Heartbeat’ village of Adensfield (Goathland) is 3 miles away in the next valley. A train journey in the film ’Harry Potter’ was made at Grosmont. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam trains have childrens’ special events featuring ’Thomas the Tank Engine’ characters and also special dining events including ’murder mystery’ games. Various Vintage Vehicles, Steam and Diesel Galas, Swinging 60’s and War Weekends April - October. For children you have Flamingoland, Alpamare Water Park and The Sea Life Centre all within a 40-minute drive. This is a fabulous destination all year round. Beach 6.5 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (5)
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Robert Beasey
Great location and size of property, although could do with some love and attention with the properties upkeep, would use again
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Kelvin Yeomans
Lets get the negatives out of the way and bare in mind the age of this cottage, cleanliness is poor nobody wants to see cobwebs hanging from the walls, spiders and dead flies in windowsills and lamp shades, cleaning doesn’t seem to be an in depth process here these things aren't hard to see so why not hoover up nobody likes a dirty cottage you’ve paid good money for! Sleep is disturbed about 6am when the heating kicks in banging pipes under wooden floors so if you like your sleep this is not for you! Top bedrooms are a health an safety nightmare with the low beams two of us cracked our heads on them can’t believe at least one top bedroom is allowed certainly not for adults! Wifi not great if you rely on it but lets be honest your on holiday so you shouldn’t have your face in a phone or laptop!Now the positives; a large family house there were ten of us with plenty of room and excellent facilities for family living with character and history with plenty of parking for at least five cars, large garden with apple and pear trees, a location absolutely stunning with a view across the valley watching the steam trains come and go, short walk down to Grosmont with its small shop and public house albeit a steep walk back up will test even the experienced walker or walk back up through the woods. A thoroughly enjoyable family weeks holiday in this cottage with just a bit more focus on cleanliness and tlc then this would be a five star accommodation, would come back again.
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Confirmed Guest
The house has the potential to be absolutely stunning. It just needs cleaning. Really really cleaning. If you're arachnophobic don’t even look at this house. Cobwebs everywhere, in the lights, on the walls on every curtain rail, in and around the Aga, which hasn’t been cleaned since it was installed. We loved the house. We didn’t enjoy staying in it though. Just some tlc would put it in our top ten.