Guests say
South Haven is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in Whitby, praised for its peaceful yet central location, comfortable beds, and lovely garden. Guests appreciate the easy access to town, parking for two cars, and homely atmosphere. While some mention minor maintenance issues such as a non-working dishwasher and tight parking, these did not detract from an otherwise enjoyable stay. The property is consistently described as clean, welcoming, and ideal for families or groups, with many guests returning year after year.
The majority of guests found the property spotlessly clean and well-presented, with only one mention of an initial fridge smell due to a power issue. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is highly praised for being quiet yet within easy walking distance of Whitby’s attractions, shops, and restaurants. Parking is a bonus, though access is tight for larger vehicles.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a homely feel. The cottage is warm and well-suited for families and groups, with only minor comments about fitted sheets and hills for pushchairs.
Facilities are generally excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, towels and bedding provided, and a lovely garden. Occasional issues such as a broken dishwasher and tight parking were noted but did not significantly impact stays.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Yards from the beach, set in the heart of historic Whitby, homely family cottage with garden room and garden..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Sun Room.
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Enviably located in the heart of Whitby and just 500 yards from the beach, this detached property boasts a spacious and very comfortable contemporary interior and a lovely patio garden. Set in a quiet cul-de-sac with secure parking, it is 200 yards from cobbled streets lined with quaint shops, great fish restaurants, galleries and pubs. Close to beach and clifftop walks. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
Reviews (28)
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Confirmed Guest
The Cottage was brilliant, spacious and had everything including bedding and towels. Was within easy walking distance to the town and Pavilion area. Was very comfortable for a group stay.Unfortunately when we arrived there was water everywhere in the kitchen area, we thought someone had turned the freezer off, so we spent some time trying to find where it had been plugged in but then realised the power was off so the freezer which had contained several bags of ice was thawing out so we had to bucket the water out of the freezer and clean the fridge and floor as it was flooded. Once we realised the power was off we were able to sort the problem but it meant also that there was a bit of a smell from the fridge. Also when we came into the gated area to park the cars there was an awful smell from the bin. We sprayed some freshner into it but it made no difference the flies escaped but the smell remained throughout our stay. Fortunately it wasn't in the garden area where we spent some nice evenings in the sunshine.We called the office the day before we were coming to check if linen and towels were included as the website did not have these items listed on their "whats included" although it did show the beds made up. We were told that they were NOT INCLUDED. It would be useful I think to update the website to show these items to avoid confusion for future holiday makers.Despite the unfortunate start to the break and the smell in the bin area we had a very nice break and would certainly consider a return.
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Wendy Gibson
Absolutely love this cottage, has everything we needed. Parking is a little tricky but with some guidance managed to get in. Spotlessly clean , we book every year for past 4 years and have never had any issues.
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Peter Heath
Excellent accommodation. Close to the town centre. With parking which is a bonus in Whitby. Furnishings and fittings are of a very high standard. I would recommend this accommodation to anyone especially a large family or groups of friends.