Guests say
The Coach House in Scarborough offers a charming stay with a hot tub as a highlight, situated in a convenient location for exploring nearby attractions. While guests appreciate the friendly staff and the property's potential, attention to detail in cleanliness and maintenance is needed to enhance the overall experience.
Several reviews mention a lack of cleanliness, including dirty surfaces, cobwebs, and a mouldy bathroom, indicating a need for a more thorough cleaning regime.
The property is praised for its ideal location, close to Scarborough and Whitby, making it a good base for exploring the area.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the space adequate for their parties, though some minor issues with leaks and worn areas are noted.
The hot tub is frequently mentioned as a positive feature, but several guests report issues with Wi-Fi, TV, and appliances, as well as a lack of basic kitchen items.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
The Coach House is a charming cottage resting in East Ayton, a quaint village in North Yorkshire. For a secluded countryside retreat, this property makes a fantastic base for exploring North Yorkshire with friends and family. A sociable space to gather with your loved ones, the kitchen/living space offers plenty of room to cook tasty meals before cosying up to watch a movie, plan the days ahead in the dining room, head upstairs to be welcomed by three bedrooms with ample storage, or perhaps soak off your muddy toes in the bath after a day of exploring. Outside, you can savour a moment of relaxation in the hot tub, whilst appreciating the beauty of your surroundings. If you can tear yourself away from your relaxing abode, nearby you'll find Denison Arms, Ye Olde Forge Valley Inn, Spar Manor, and One Stop, all ideal for either picking up some local produces or enjoying an evening meal out. A scenic drive will bring you to discover the stunning landscapes of the North York Moors National Park, perfect for coastal wonders, scenic hikes or cycling routes. You will find a wealth of attractions in the beautiful, seaside town of Whitby, including the famous Whitby Abbey ruins, to scrub up on some local heritage, Go Ape, for some treetop fun, and of course, Whitby Beach, for an afternoon stroll. Scarborough is the beautiful Yorkshire coast resort with award-winning sandy beaches and rocky coastlines, adventure to the picturesque town to get some golfing practice at Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club, discover some interesting sea creatures at Sea Life, or grab a bite to eat on the waterfront at The Watermark Cafe. Perfect for making memories with your loved ones, The Coach House makes an excellent base for a countryside getaway to North Yorkshire.
East Ayton can be found in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Offering its own pub, fish and chip shop and a village hall, it hosts an array of useful amenities both in the village itself and slightly further afield. There is also a small scattering of independent shops, offering vegan friendly health and beauty products at the Green Donkey Apothecary, gifts for all the family at Fred and Mabel, and something to keep the kids entertained for hours at the Mucky Monkey Toy Shop. For an indulging day out, head to Betton Farm, offering delicious cream teas, and don't forget to stop at Betton Wines on your way home to discover your new favourite tipple. Travel a little further to the bustling resort town of Scarborough, with its own castle and Rotunda Museum of Geology for the history lover, Alpamare UK and watersports for the avid thrill seeker, and not forgetting the amusement arcades on the sea front for an evening of family-fun. With the North York Moors National Park just a short drive away, it's an opportunity you can't ignore to discover some of the most glorious scenes in the whole of North Yorkshire.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; 1 x king-size, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen and sitting area.
Dining room
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge.
TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Rear garden with patio, hot tub and a private driveway.
Parking for 3 vehicles.Two dogs welcomed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The staircase is steep and slightly spiral, which may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Note: Check in is from 2pm, check out by 10am
Reviews (8)
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Kerry
Fridge, microwave, oven, toilets needed cleaning all surfaces were dirty or sticky and cobwebs everywhere. If all of this is sorted it would be fantastic place for holiday.
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Susan
Our hot tub wasnât hot enough and after requesting more heat, it was toastie hot on our return. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was in a great area to access many activities. There are a couple of leaks/worn skirting and cracked tiles but it didnât impact on our stay. The separate dining area was a wasted space due to the giant island in the kitchen (it was a shame there were only 4 stools for 5 people staying there) This area would have been great as a cosy snug to play games/watch movies?? Is there consistency with hand towels/cloths/mats throughout Sykes lets? It would be useful to know in advance. Thanks for a lovely stay.
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Rapid
Upon closer inspection we found the property to be lacking the most basic items, no dish clothes, no bin liners, a mish mash of dinner service, one tea towel etc we had to go out and purchase our own kitchen & cleaning items. Had we been informed the property would have less than the basics we would have certainly been prepared for this not having to go straight out and purchase them. The general cleanliness throughout the property was not great, the upstairs bathroom was mouldy across the tiles in the bath area, the shower screen edge was black, the upstairs carpets heavily stained, the hob in the kitchen was so greasy and had not been cleaned, everywhere was dusty and could have done with a really good clean. We had no WIFI the whole stay and very basic TV channels we had to hotspot from our phones to watch any TV (The weather during the week meant we had to spend quite a bit of time in the property so this was crucial) on the first night we had awful heavy rain which caused a huge leak in the double bedroom through the roof of the dorma window, we was told to put a pan underneath it, we moved in to the twin room which was not ideal to sleep in single beds as a couple. We did approach the owner on the next day and Sykes who arranged for us to be refunded if we wished and leave but we chose to stay hoping that things would get better the roof was apparently repaired but still leaked. We did enjoy our week and the hot tub was great I just wanted to let anyone know to be prepared what they may arrive to. SUch a shame as the place is stunning and with a little effort would be an ideal base to explore a beautiful area of the country.