Guests say
Hilltop Hideaway is a spacious and cosy cottage praised for its excellent location near Whitby town centre. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen, and the property's overall homeliness. While some guests mention issues with parking and cleanliness, the majority have enjoyed their stay and many plan to return.
The property generally appears clean, but several reviews mention a persistent damp smell and issues with outdoor cleanliness due to bird droppings. Some guests noted sticky surfaces and the presence of crumbs, suggesting room for improvement in thoroughness.
The location is highly praised for being a short walk from the town centre, with views of the abbey. However, the steep hill and parking difficulties slightly detract from the overall convenience.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the flat spacious. Some mention squeaky bed frames and the need for fans due to dampness, but overall, the comfort level is rated positively.
The property is well-furnished with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furniture. Maintenance issues like sticky tables, broken chairs, and non-working fans are noted, indicating a need for better upkeep.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
An attractive two bedroom apartment located close to the town centre shops, pubs and restaurants, and a short stroll down to Whitby’s bustling marina.. 6 steps to entrance.
All on the
Lower Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, CD Player, DAB Radio, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 2: Bunk (Double On Bottom, Single Above) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot available on request. Highchair.. Courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking; unloading at the door. No smoking.. This lovely lower ground floor apartment is tastefully decorated and well-equipped, and situated close to all of Whitby’s amenities. There are six steps down into the welcoming hallway, a spacious kitchen/dining room with unique brick arch work makes a lovely social space to eat, chat and plan your holiday activities. The cosy living room features a large stone and slate fireplace with comfy leather sofas and entertainment systems for your enjoyment. With a super kingsize master bedroom and a second room with a double bed with single bunk over, this is a fantastic apartment for a small family or couple and is also pet friendly.
The train and bus stations are also close by, making this a perfect base from which to explore Whitby and its surrounding areas. A short stroll takes you to the quaint cobbled streets of Whitby’s old town and atmospheric harbour. From here, if you’re feeling energetic you could climb the 199 steps which lead up to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, which stands dominantly on the clifftop and can be seen from Hilltop Hideaway’s kitchen window.
You can enjoy the magnificent coastline with an exhilarating cliff-top walk, a stroll along the beach to Sandsend or in the summer months pack a picnic and relax on the long sandy beach. Jump on the tour bus to make sure you don’t miss out on everything Whitby has to offer, or take a trip on one of the pleasure boats and enjoy a trip around the harbour and out to sea. There is always something happening in Whitby, from the bi-annual Goth Festival to the Whitby Regatta, music festival and the festival of Christmas. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely basement flat with a small enclosed yard for the dog. Very well stocked with all we needed, cosy and comfortable. No sign of the sticky tables previously mentioned. Got on street parking without any issues. 5 minute walk into Whitby.
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Miss Tina Gower
This is the 3rd time we have been to this cottage, we absolutely love it! Its so cosy and has all the amenities that you would need. We have booked to come back in april 2026, goth weekend and i cnt wait x
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Emma Pells
Lovely little place, was a little apprehensive as a few reviews had said a bad smell in the bedrooms, we did not notice this, but the bathroom did have a damp smell, but was very clean and tidy. Dining table could do with being replaced, the chairs were broken and was very very sticky, not matter how much we cleaned it! Large rooms, with full size fridge and washing machine. The main negative for this property is the parking!!! It states you can park down the side to unload - you cant as someone parked their car there the whole time, it states in the description there is plenty of on street parking - there is - if no one else is parked there!! Was very stressful trying to find a car park space. That's the main reason i would not chose this property again the parking really is not ideal, Great location only a 8-10 minute walk into the main town