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"Great house in a fantastic location, really convenient for all the local amenities."
House was comfortable and well equipped with ample space.
Parking was tricky at time but to be expected in a busy bank holiday weekend.
Reviewed by Lauren5.0★May 2024
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"Although there was 2 toilets one downstairs and one on the top floor it means ..."
Although there was 2 toilets one downstairs and one on the top floor it means you have to use the stairs if you need the toilet in the night we are both mid 70 th and found this a problem No bedside tables
Reviewed by Kathleen2.8★Apr 2024
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"Lovely stay."
Owners extremely helpful and answered questions almost immediately. Great location. Definitely be back
Reviewed by Steve4.4★Mar 2024
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"Tried to contact owners but got no response."
There was no information around waste disposal or what to do with linen at the end of our stay.Found the beds to be too low .Apart from that the house was clean and tidy and in a good position
Reviewed by John3.1★Mar 2024
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"Property was very clean and comfortable and well renovated."
Would have preferred to have the bedroom on the same floor as the bathroom. Really well situated for the town and the beach.
Some suggestions: Better instructions on how to turn on the heating would be useful. The hoover is not the best. Would have been useful to have bedside tables with lights on rather than having to get out of bed to turn off the main light after reading and somewhere to put a cup of tea in the morning.
We really enjoyed our stay and the weather was so much better than expected.
Reviewed by Jan4.7★Feb 2024
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"Property is modern, very clean and comfortable."
Owners responded quickly when we could not switch heating on.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Nov 2023
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"Great location perfect for small families or couples."
Has been refurbished to a high standard.
Nice and cosy, very clean would definitely recommend we love to stay here again
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Sep 2023
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"Very good cottage could not fault anything parking was sometimes a difficulty ..."
Very good cottage could not fault anything parking was sometimes a difficulty but always managed to find a spot would highly recommend
Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Sep 2023
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"Stunning house in a great position within the town easy to get to both beach and shops."
Spotlessly clean.
Everything we needed was provided within the house including a washing machine.
Would highly recommend this property.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023
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"We choose this property initially because we have a dog and staying in a b&b or hotel is just a pain."
So glad we did. This house a 1 minute walk to the main highstreet and 2 to 3 minutes down to the seafront. The house itself is lovely. It's clean and tidy, lovely bathroom on the top floor along with a second lounge. A double bedroom and a bedroom with two single beds on the second floor and a lounge a kitchen and downstairs loo on the ground floor with a decked area out the back. The hosts replied very quickly to a couple of texts I sent them before and during our stay and were very helpful. If we go back to scarborough this is the place we will stay again.
Reviewed by Matt4.7★Aug 2023
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"Absolutely loved the property!"
The cottage is a hidden gem in a perfect location. Couldn’t get more central. The place was clean and modern. What more could you ask for! Thank you, perfect holiday accommodation x
Reviewed by Lynn4.4★Jul 2023
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"Stayed here for a week and this is an amazing little property,lots of thoughtful touches when you arrive and spotlessly clean."
An ideal base to experience Scarborough,thoroughly recommended....5 stars
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jun 2023
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"Stunning property, exactly as advertised."
The parking no problem, lovely touches, short walk to the beach/front.
Reviewed by Darren4.4★Jun 2023
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"Fantastic stay clean & tidy close to all amenities,only problem was parking & no ..."
Fantastic stay clean & tidy close to all amenities,only problem was parking & no hand rail on stairs for children or elderly people to hold on to,would recommend for holiday stay
Reviewed by Rita4.7★Jun 2023
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"We have had a fantastic, relaxing stay at Old Town Retreat."
What a beautiful property. It was spotlessly clean and had all the facilities that we needed. The bathroom was amazing, very luxurious. Parking could be challenging at times but we always managed to find a spot. The owners were very helpful and left out a parking permit and disc for us to use. The welcome guide was very helpful and gave some great recommendations for days out and restaurants etc, and the welcome pack for our dog was a friendly touch.
Thank you very much, we will definitely be back.
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Apr 2023
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"Lovely cottage close to town centre."
Very well equipped and extremely clean. Would have liked a bedside table for book etc but this is only my preference and a shelf in bathroom for toothbrush etc would be good. Have already recommended to family and will definitely be returning.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Mar 2023
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"Another fantastic stay!"
House pristine, and just THE best location.
Again, I highly recommend .. and can’t wait to return.
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Sep 2022
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"Lovely property."
everything we needed.clean and well maintained.good location.highly recommend.
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2022
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"Beautifully finished holiday home in a brilliant location for Scarborough beach, spotless clean throughout."
Board games were great fun and used by our family. TV room upstairs kids loved. Parking was not to bad, typical of places like this with on street parking but many spaces around within 100 metres. Stairs are steep and layout is not ideal but it maximises the space which is the compromise (loo on ground floor and family bathroom on 2'nd floor). Welcome pack a great addition. Negatives are minor but quite annoying: need to heed advise on other reviews already, like nowhere in bathroom at all to put anything apart from on the floor! No bedside tables or even a bedside lamps in the master bedroom, vacuum cleaner was not working. A nest of tables in living room is needed and somewhere to hang coats. Minor things so i still rated highly but could achieve a 10 with a some minor adjustments. It has no dishwasher which i have not marked it down for but it is surprising in such a well specced house as many people staying will be used to having one; i would have not booked it if the kids had not liked the TV room as much.
Reviewed by David4.4★Jul 2022
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"Absolute perfection!"
From the location, to the cleanliness and decor .. this is our new favourite place to stay when we visit Scarbs! Infact, we rebooked again on our journey home we loved it that much.
Highly recommend. and we cannot wait for our return visit :)
We can’t wait to welcome you again!
Very pleased you enjoyed your stay
Property Owner
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Jul 2022
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"Perfect location for walking to seafront and to town."
The cottage was warm, clean and comfortable, with nice bedding and towels. Kitchen well stocked with crockery, pans, utensils etc. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2022
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"Had great time a few things could have been better."
No mop or toilet brush for downstairs loo.Need rail for stairs otherwise great location and owners friendly also good had a dog bed.
Thank you for your feedback. Sorry you missed the toilet brush,it is kept in the downstairs toilet. The mop can also be found in the cupboard under the stairs. We do not have any additional stair rail but banisters are in place.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Lily4.7★Jun 2022
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"The place was lovely and clean and the closeness to the seafront was brilliant."
The only downside was the bathroom, my wife has a disability and she found the climb up the stairs to the bathroom a bit awkward for her as there was no handrail. But this did not deter us enjoying the premises. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Reviewed by Stefan5.0★Jun 2022
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"What a wonderful and comfortable place it was."
Close to town, beach, shops you name it. Very clean and cozy. Can't get better than this. We always come to Scarborough every year as a family outing. Glad to say i found a place where i will be staying going forward.. Just wonderful.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Rajen4.7★Jun 2022
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"We had a lovely stay at The Old Town Retreat."
Location was great. There is off street parking which is on a first come first served basis so that could be an issue but there is public paid parking nearby. The accommodation was lovely, clean and well equipped. It may not suit anyone with mobility issues as there are a lot of stairs across the 3 levels which are quite steep. Could benefit from a nest of small tables in the lounge to put drinks etc on but it’s certainly not a deal breaker. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday; thank you.
Reviewed by Lynne4.7★May 2022
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"Absolutely beautiful, immaculately decorated clean cottage."
Ideally located near the front with shops and pubs/restaurants in walking distance. Only had one issue and that was locating the outside bins as wanted to leave the cottage as clean as we found it. Would definitely recommend to others.
Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Apr 2022
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Old Town Retreat."
Spend more time in the snug in the evenings than in the lounge area as it was as the name suggests. Only tiny issues we had were a lack of somewhere to hang our coats when we came in, and no instructions as to where the bins were. Otherwise ace!
Reviewed by Duncan4.7★Mar 2022
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"Lovely clean and comfortable house in a very good location for the beach, castle and town centre."
It's very tastefully furnished and obviously recently refurbished to a very high standard. On street parking can be a bit hit and miss but the owners provide parking tickets so it is free to park and there is a car park very close by too (payable). We would definitely visit again if in the area.
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Dec 2021
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"Great location, very clean and good outdoor space."
Beds very hard, nowhere to hang outdoor coats. No where in lounge to put cups or plates when watching TV etc.
Damp patches on walls on lounge and kitchen walls.
Next door owners carrying out improvements for 4 days at all times. Same owner putting out their own traffic cones, to save spaces outside their property !.
Reviewed by Angela3.4★Oct 2021
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"Just got back from a lovely stay at Old Town Retreat."
Arrived to a welcome pack not just for ourselves but for Max our dog as well. The house is very well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Even left car parking vouchers, everything well thought out. Good communication with the owner. We would not hesitate booking Old Town Retreat in the future. Much needed and welcome break. Lots to do in Scarborough and surrounding area. Our trip was made special by seeing the dolphins at Scarborough beach whilst walking the dog.
Reviewed by Russell5.0★Sep 2021
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"Loved our stay at the Old Town Retreat, a lovely property in the centre of Scarborough."
The property had everything we needed and was very comfortable, and in a quiet side street just a few minutes walk from the shops, bars and seafront.
Sykes' didnt mention the parking arrangements in the booking confirmation but when I contacted the owner upon arrival they advised they had provided parking permits for the whole week in the information pack. It would be worth knowing this in advance as all the roads in the vicinity are restricted.
Would definitely recommend this property and will very likely book this next time in Scarborough.
Reviewed by Mike5.0★Sep 2021
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"We stayed at old town retreat from 27th august to the 3rd sept,what a beautiful little house,a home from home,with every little detail thought of for a holiday and more."
A welcome pack with a special touch,containing coffee,teabags,biscuits and a bottle of wine for the ladies and a bottle of beer for the fellas,so thoughtful and to top it off a little welcome bag for our dog too,with treats in and a ball
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Aug 2021
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"Amazing cottage clean tidy modern and ever so cosy, great location close to ..."
Amazing cottage clean tidy modern and ever so cosy, great location close to everything walking distance, fun packed holiday, lovely owners always on hand, busiest town always a carnival atmosphere, breathtaking views of the beaches and surroundings, yummiest variety of food, will defo be visiting again and for longer thank you for the great memories we made ❤
Reviewed by F5.0★Jul 2021
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"Great place to stay, in a central location for all the attractions."
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jun 2021
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"Lovely place."
Very clean. Decorated to a high standard. Parking not so good, but for us not a major issue. The thing we did love was the the the welcome pack for our beautiful wee cockapoo. Had to call the lady who owned the property, and I have to say again she was lovely.
Definitely worth going to.
Reviewed by Mark4.7★May 2021
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"Very clean and well presented."
Location was good. Stairs quite steep but didn’t affect us
Reviewed by Pat4.7★May 2021
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"We had a lovely time, the house was spotless, beautifully furnished and decorated."
The owners were really nice .had a lovely welcome card and a welcome pack.
Would recommend the house to anyone.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★May 2021
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"The house was beautiful!"
A true pleasure to stay in. The location was fantastic.
Reviewed by Jessica4.7★Apr 2021
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"Great location, friendly hosts."
Beautiful home. Highly recommended
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Apr 2021
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"Another fabulous Sykes cottage."
Perfect location, close to both to town and beach. Newly renovated cottage nestled in the old part of Scarborough town. We found that the location allowed us to leave the car behind and walk everywhere. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage and will certainly be returning again in the near future.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2021
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