Guests say
Sunnyside Cottage in Whitby receives high praise for its excellent location near the beach, cleanliness, and well-equipped, cosy interiors. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, friendly hosts, and wealth of local information provided. The cottage is described as spacious and comfortable, with many repeat visitors. Some mention minor drawbacks such as firm beds, traffic noise, and the shower being located in an external outhouse, but these do not detract from the overall positive experience. The property is ideal for exploring the local area and offers a welcoming, homely atmosphere.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as extremely clean, tidy, and well-presented. Guests consistently mention high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently described as excellent, with easy access to the beach, local amenities, and public transport. Some mention traffic noise and the need to cross a busy road for parking, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with many repeat stays. However, several reviews note that the beds are very firm or hard, and some mention traffic noise in the back bedrooms.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, with a kitchen containing everything needed and useful extras like laundry facilities. Some guests mention the shower being in an external outhouse and suggest the upstairs could be modernised, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as local information, washing up liquid, and soap at wash basins. Friendly hosts and neighbours are frequently mentioned. While some guests note these extras, please note that such gifts or amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Enjoy walking, fossil hunting and other activities whilst staying at this historic cottage built in 1760, which lies just 150 yards form the renowned beach, Cleveland Way and picturesque Sandsend Valley..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 36" Smart TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire provided. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. External utility room/shower room with freezer washing machine, tumble dryer, shower cubicle and toilet. Small enclosed garden with terrace and garden furniture. Enclosed sitting-out area (shared). Bike store. Private parking. No smoking.. Located a short walk from a beautiful 3-mile long sandy beach, which has a lifeguard in season at the Sandsend end, Sunnyside offers accommodation in the village of Sandsend, 2 miles from Whitby. The cottage boasts sea, valley and garden views. Indoors there is a dining area in the kitchen which has a combi boiler, a cosy open fire and a Smart TV in the living room, as well as central heating and a bathroom with toilet upstairs. For those visiting during the festive period the cottage is decorated for Christmas. Providing free parking, the cottage is ideal for Whitby with its abbey, pavilion and museum, as well as a large variety of shops and eating places. The nearest shop selling essentials, as well as local produce, glasses of wine and G & T’s, is 250 yards away. Also in the village are two local pubs plus three cafés, the Yorkshire coast’s only 2 AA Rosette restaurant and a seafood restaurant, all within easy walking distance. Whilst at Sunnyside, you need never use your car as there are many varied local walks such as to Runswick Bay or Robin Hood’s Bay, with the option of returning by local bus.
Free WiFi
Reviews (19)
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Melanie Harper
What an absolutely beautiful cottage. It has everything you need and it is so clean, tidy lovely and well equipped.. And such a perfect location and wonderful setting. We loved walking down to the beach. We had a lovely walk to Whitby on the beach and got the bus back which was so easy. We also visited Runswick Bay and Robin Hoods Bay. And loved flying a kite on Sandsend beach. Communication before our stay was great. And the neighbours were so lovely. Such a warm, welcoming cottage and we will definitely return. Loved been there near Halloween and did a fabulous ghost walk in Whitby and did the Whitby Abbey illuminated experience one evening which also brilliant. A wonderful holiday and property 😊
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage has everything you need, is cosy,well equipped, clean and comfortable.The location is excellent with lots of walks on the doorstep and a regular bus service to many interesting places,Staithes,Saltburn,Robin Hoods Bay.My 3rd visit this year and already booked for next year!
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Confirmed Guest
Had a brilliant long weekend at Sunnyside, it was lovely staying in a cottage with so much history. The little extras such as washing up liquid and liquid soap at all the wash basins was much appreciated.Kitchen had everything we needed, everywhere was clean and no complaints about the beds. We didn’t use it on this occasion but there is garden furniture available and even a windbreak for the beach stored in the outside laundry room which also houses a shower and second toilet (don’t worry, it has heating).Jo, the owner seems to have thought of everything and she was very responsive to my questions via text. The neighbours are very friendly too, had a lovely chat about the village and its history.The road outside can be busy but you can cut through into the valley to avoid walking next to the main road. It was our first visit but I’m sure we’ll book again just like all the other repeat visitors.