Guests say
South View Cottage in Whitby is a well-received holiday rental with a beautiful garden and convenient location. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, comfortable setting, and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. While parking can be tight and some minor maintenance issues are noted, the cottage's charm and proximity to local attractions make it a popular choice.
Most guests report the cottage as spotless and clean, with only one review mentioning dust and pet hairs. The housekeepers are noted for performing deep cleans, indicating a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The location is frequently praised for its peacefulness, proximity to Whitby, beaches, and local amenities. The convenience for buses, trains, and the village's offerings contribute to a high location score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the garden and the view. However, some guests suggest that the beds and sofas could be more comfortable, which slightly lowers the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with good WiFi, a smart TV, and a secure garden for pets. Some maintenance issues like a broken light and the absence of an information booklet are noted, affecting the score.
The welcome pack is frequently mentioned and appreciated, showing thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, this is reflected in the score.
About this property
South View Cottage is a superb, detached house in Sleights village, nestled between the splendid Yorkshire coastline and the equally stunning North York Moors – both easily accessible being only a short drive away.
This property is ideal for those seeking a comfortable and spacious base from which to explore beautiful North Yorkshire.
Relax in the lovely south-facing gardens with friends and family. Take in the wonderful countryside and enjoy life in this pretty coastal village - Sleights boasts two inns, traditional butchers, bakers, grocers, hairdressers, antiques emporium, church and fish and chip shop.
It is a delightful place to unwind and refresh.
An entrance porch leads to the excellent kitchen with granite work surfaces and gorgeous limestone flooring, there’s everything you’ll need here to rustle up a family meal. The adjacent dining room with cast iron gas stove, polished wood floors and garden view, is a charming place to enjoy good food and conversation. Retire to the comfortable sitting room where a woodburning stove provides real cosiness in the cooler months, especially after a bracing coastal walk!
A utility room and separate cloakroom complete the ground floor.
On the first floor, the bedrooms again feature polished wood floors and comprise, a charming double bedroom with delightful long distance views of the nearby hamlet of Iburndale and the North Yorkshire Moors, a lovely twin bedroom and a single bedroom. The bathroom includes a bath and an impressively spacious walk-in power shower – delightfully invigorating, at any time.
Step outside to discover the splendid ‘south view’, the property’s namesake: a south-facing garden, with lawn, established borders, trees, a terrace and BBQ with seating. What could be nicer than a night-cap as you watch the stars appear in the clear Yorkshire night skies.
Nearby, Whitby awaits. Offering a beautiful blend of old world charm, seaside fun and fascinating maritime history – it’s easy to see why visitors return year after year, captivated by sights such as the iconic Abbey, St Mary’s Church, gorgeous sandy beaches, old town and thriving harbour. Whitby is also known for some pretty amazing gastronomy.
The cottage is perfectly situated for moorland walking. Or further afield, the market towns of Helmsley and Pickering make a pleasant day trip, the latter accessible by steam train from Whitby or Grosmont.
Whatever you choose to do, a holiday at South View Cottage is sure to leave you feeling refreshed.
The ancient fishing port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, with its superb coastline and close proximity to the spectacular North York Moors. Whitby is a charming and atmospheric town of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a picturesque harbour, safe sandy beaches and of course the Abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin and 1 x single.
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with gas stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi.
Selection of books/DVDs.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Private parking to the front of the cottage for one car and additional on-street parking nearby.
An EV charging point is also available at the property.
South-facing garden with lawn, established borders, trees, a terrace and BBQ with seating.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Shops, pub 10 mins’ walk.
Whitby 3 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (23)
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Karen
The kitchen was well equipped. The area is lovely and peaceful - it was nice to get away from busy Whitby. The garden is great, although our dog did find he could get out to to the neighbours via the left fence. 2 issues to report: 1. In the double bedroom the window frame is rotten and needs urgent attention - we had to leave the right window shut in case the glass fell out! 2. The BBQ grill was left in the locked shed so was not available for us to use.
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Carol
Very close to railway station. 15 mins to Whitby. Would definately recommend.
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Elaine
It is ideally situated for visiting the North Yorkshire coast. It has a large lawned area at the back which is ideal for pets and a patio for outside eating. There is a lovely Riverside Garden Centre 5 minutes walk away which does lovely food in a lovely setting. There is also a railway station close by where you can take a train into Whitby. We have always enjoyed our holidays here and can recommend this property as a lovely place/area to stay.