Guests say
Rokeby House is a beautiful property with stunning sea views, favoured for its cosy comfort and ideal for celebrations and family stays. Guests appreciate the historic village location and the proximity to good walks and local pubs. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the charm of the house and its setting are consistently praised.
Guests have mentioned that the house could be cleaner, with reports of dust, cobwebs, and stained sofas. However, these comments suggest room for improvement rather than a complete lack of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and historic village setting. It is considered a perfect spot for groups and is well-situated for good walks and local pubs.
The beds and bedding are described as cosy and comfortable. However, there were issues with heating and hot water which affected the comfort level during the stay.
The property offers appreciated facilities like a washing machine, but guests noted the lack of a dustpan, mop, and airer. There were also reports of non-functioning lights in the shower and heating issues.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Rokeby House is located in the heart of the picturesque village of Robin Hood’s Bay, making it the perfect base for a coastal holiday. Providing traditional and comfortable accommodation, this spacious Georgian property offering four bedrooms would be ideal for families or groups of friends wishing to explore the dramatic coastline and the North York Moors National Park. This Robin Hood’s Bay house offers a spacious fully-equipped traditional kitchen with dishwasher and washer/dryer. Here you can enjoy cooking sumptuous meals while your family accompany you around the dining table. You can relax in one of two spacious living rooms, one situated on the ground floor featuring a beautiful fireplace and paneling adding more elegance to the characterful property.
On the first floor you will find the second living room with windows overlooking the sea, the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine after a busy day exploring the beautiful area. There is a remarkable balcony where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the striking coastline, the perfect place to enjoy a coffee and soak up the morning sunshine. After a long day, head upstairs to the master bedroom, located on the first floor and being the perfect mix of classic style with touches of contemporary class. The bedroom conveniently features a shower where you can have a quick rinse ahead of a busy day.
Steep, winding stairs in this Robin Hood's Bay cottage lead up to the second floor where you’ll find one double bedroom, two twin bedrooms and a family bathroom. A minute's walk through the cobbled, narrow streets brings you to inns, tea rooms and gift shops, whilst the beach, with its rock pools and coves, is a delight for both young and old. Part of the charm of Robin Hood’s Bay is the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, no cars are allowed into the village, visitors leave their cars on the cliff top and walk down the hill to enjoy a village untouched by time, at the top of the village, the Cleveland Way cliff-top walking trail offers spectacular views, while The Cinder Track disused railway runs for 23 miles and can be enjoyed by cyclists, walkers and horse riders.
Head south to Ravenscar and take a stroll down the cliff to the beach, where you’ll find a colony of seals, or head north to Whitby where you can enjoy the Gothic Whitby Abbey ruins, fresh fish and chips, traditional arcades, Whitby Museum and much more. In Scarborough, just a 30-minute drive away, there’s an abundance of things to do. Alpamare water park and the SEA LIFE centre are not to be missed. Enjoy a concert at the largest Open-Air Theatre in Europe, or take a boat around Peasholm Park. Enjoy a memorable family holiday in the unique and charming home that is Rokeby House.
Robin Hood's Bay, with its narrow cobbled streets and quaint cottages, is one of the most picturesque villages on the English coastline. Situated between Scarborough and Whitby, this charming old fishing village is to be found nestling at the edge of a wide sweeping bay backed by spectacular cliffs and dramatic moorland scenery, and was once home to author Leo Walmsley. All holidaymakers will love the beach and its cliff-top walks, whilst more serious walkers will enjoy the many long distance trails that pass through the Cleveland Way, the Lyke Wake Walk and the Coast to Coast walks which all take in Robin Hood’s Bay. The village amenities are superb, with charming alleyways to explore and plenty of places to rest, relax and take refreshment. A perfect base for enjoying the Yorkshire Coast.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with basin and en-suite walk-in shower, 1 x second-floor double, 2 x second-floor twin.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room.
First-floor sitting room with balcony
Central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Enclosed rear balcony with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: The en-suite does not include a WC or door, but has an ornamental screen for privacy.
Please Note: The property is on multiple floors and some may find the stairs steeper than modern houses therefore may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Please note: The parking is not directly outside the property, there are two car parks one at the top and one at the bottom of the hill where the property is located.
Please note: The fireplace in the property is not.
Please note: The fireplace in the property is not for guest use.
Reviews (5)
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Sophie
The views are stunning.
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Susan
Unfortunately we couldn't get the heating to work even tho there was instructions on how to turn it on, wasn't sure if it was the correct instructions for that boiler. With having no heating ment he bedrooms were cold and there was no hot water and had to boil the kettle for hot water . Luckily there was the heater fire in the main room and the electric shower in the main bedroon that we all had to use. Because we were there for a couple of nights it wasn't too bad but any longer it would have been a problem.
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Ellen
We would definitely stay here again but there were just a few things that would make the stay even more special. The house was quite grubby, lots of dust and cobwebs and the sofas were very stained. There was a washing machine which was fantastic for a longer stay especially walking in the wet but there was nowhere to hang washing to dry (there is a dryer but not everything can go in that) an airer would be good. There was no dustpan or mop so we didn't feel we could leave the house as we would have liked as we had a dog who walked in muddy footprints. Also the lights in the shower didn't work so if you had a shower at night it was very dark in there. Don't let this put you off, it's a fabulous house in a fabulous location and perfect for groups . Lots of good walks from the door and some great local pubs serving very good food