Cedar View

49 Customer Reviews

• "The property was quiet, and well located for the abbey and town."

  The kitchen was well equipped and the mini dishwasher was a revelation. The bathroom was good too. The cottage was also warm and cosy, if a little dark inside. The main downside was the bed was rickety and uncomfortable. Also, the TV was awful with untidy wires hanging down the wall.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth2.5★Nov 2024

• "All good apart from the uncleanliness under the settees."

  Reviewed by David4.1★Oct 2024

• "It's these little things that make a house a home."

  .. We got off in Whitby and quickly did some shopping in the supermarket. When we got to the house, we put the groceries on the kitchen counter. Our first impression - the induction hob was smeared. The tiles behind it too. The first question we asked ourselves: how clean is the rest of it? Otherwise, it's a really nice house with lots of lovely little details, lovely colours. A few bigger cushions for the sofas would have been nice and would have made everything a little more comfortable. More light, another point. We put a bedside lamp in the window below to make it a little brighter and cozier. We had hot water and we slept very well. What wasn't so good... There were limescale stains all over the bathroom fittings and the sink drain. It just hadn't been cleaned properly. Maybe other guests don't mind that? It seemed a little unhygienic to us. We had the impression that everything had just been wiped down quickly and that was it... In our opinion, it had not been properly cleaned. In many places in and around the house, spiders had had enough time to weave their webs... The WiFi worked very poorly. The websites sometimes took a long time to load or simply stopped working. The freezer compartment was iced up all the way down to the fridge; it hadn't been defrosted for a while. The water in the bathroom sink drained very, very, very slowly. There is an entry about this in the guest book that is a few weeks old. But nothing has happened in the meantime. The shower head in the bathroom was calcified/brownish/yellowed. Not a particularly pretty sight. This was also mentioned in an online review months ago. But nothing has happened here in the meantime either. The light in the extractor hood didn't work (cooking under "difficult conditions"). In the bathroom there is only 1 socket for a shaver - nothing else. The light from the ceiling falls directly from behind. There is no light on the mirror. So everything was a bit dark. A wet shave can easily become a bloody affair. There were enough towels. Although 2 in the bathroom and the ones for the kitchen smelled a bit musty, as if they had been left in the washing machine for too long. The garden behind the house could also do with a bit of attention. Nettles, thistles and weeds grew heavily on the edges and on the terrace and dominated the overall appearance. The garden was not really inviting to linger. Our impression was that everything looked a bit run down. Dried dog excrement on what could be described as "lawn". The heating came on early every morning. And then the pipes started knocking and cracking. Maybe it would be a good idea to bleed the heating. Is nobody interested in this? Is it even checked before the handover? Does nobody notice something like this? Does nobody feel responsible for it? We would have liked someone to have checked everything carefully beforehand. The kitchen equipment - a different topic... 3 large coffee mugs, 1 small coffee mug 3 water glasses 2 small and 2 large plates 6 egg cups!!! (for 2 people?) 4 bowls 2 different wine glasses: Why not at least 2 white wine and 2 red wine glasses? 2 pots, 1 frying pan 3 tablespoons, 4 knives, 4 forks etc. ... Why do I even need a dishwasher when there is so little crockery? And that was what we found so unfortunate. We are not talking about major investments here. These are small things. And it is precisely the small things that turn... a house into a home. The kitchen is for someone who doesn't like to cook or can't cook. Who maybe just warms something up, prefers to go out to eat or have takeaway. Everything somehow didn't quite fit together. The equipment looked more like "leftovers" that had been left over over the years. In our eyes, self-catering looks different... 2 steaks and a few fried potatoes? Not possible - only 1 pan. Pasta? Not possible either - no sieve and no deep plates. A good Whitby Gin or a cider brandy? No suitable glasses! We wanted to celebrate something - what should we drink the champagne out of? Basics such as scissors, a sieve, pasta plates, champagne glasses, wine/beer glasses, a second pan, glasses for a fire are missing... it's not much! The starter set with wood was there, with exactly 2 small cubes for lighting - no more, no less. Everything was counted exactly. 1 small sponge for 2 weeks and 3x dishwasher tablets. It's these little things that turn a house into a home. So... it was just a house. We have been coming to England for vacation for over 20 years now - sometimes twice a year. And they have almost always been great vacations. This time we were missing something...

  Reviewed by Thomas3.1★Sep 2024

• "A really lovely cottage, no issues at all with your facilities and a lovely ..."

  A really lovely cottage, no issues at all with your facilities and a lovely homely feel to the place, will definitely be back and will probably be staying longer on my next visit, thank you Paul and Susan Taylor, and Finlay

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024

• "Omg what an amazing stay we had."

  So close to the town centre so that we could pop back for lunch then head back into the town. We will definitely be back for another stay. It’s such a cute and cosy cottage out of the way of the crowds.it had everything we needed. I wish we could’ve had another night but won’t wouldn’t allow it. The only downside was that it was very warm at night but we did have a thick duvet so not really a problem. It had a nice little enclosed garden for the dogs. It’s definitely worth a visit

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2024

• "Fantastic holiday cottage and lovely hosts just next door."

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★Aug 2024

• "A lovely modern cottage within walking distance of Whitby centre with its own dedicated parking space."

  Downstairs has under floor heating with radiators upstairs, with an added bonus of a wood burning stove. The back had a small enclosed garden ideal for our dog. The only downside was we think the cleaner could pay more attention to detail. We would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a holiday in Whitby.

  Reviewed by Matt4.4★Jul 2024

• "We were very unlucky with the weather so I think that has coloured my feedback slightly."

  The cottage is lovely the access leaves a lot to be desired. The heating system is crazy it was a really cold very wet couple of days and we couldn’t find a way to work the radiators to dry our outdoor clothes The equipment is basic one of each item no bread knife. I think the amount of kindling left for the fire was mean Someone who has no experience of an induction hob would have difficulty understanding it as did we. The garden could be lovely the grass had been cut but that was it disappointing tho we didn’t have the opportunity to use it it would be good for others using the cottage if it was better maintained. Overall it is a lovely cottage but I think its position is better for a younger couple we are in out seventies. We are relatively fit but did find the hills a challenge. We wouldn’t book the cottage again purely for its position in the town

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.1★May 2024

• "Our third stay at this property and once again we had a wonderful time!"

  Reviewed by Spencer5.0★May 2024

• "Excellent base for exploring the area and only a short stroll into the town centre."

  Cottage had all we needed for a 3 night break; comfortable, warm and in a quiet location; the direction instructions could do with being updated though. Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Graeme4.4★Apr 2024

• "We had a lovely time at Cedars cottage, we were only there for 4 days, it was clean, and close to town center and the bay."

  It had clean bedding, bed was very comfy, nice fresh towels, could benefit from a hand towel in the bathroom, shower was nice and hot. Thanks for the milk and t bags, nice touch. Would go back defo.. Now the few thing that I think need addressed, the fire starter pack is a non starter, we got 4 logs and 1 fire lighter, ?, no kindling, so this fire was never going to work, I have a log burner and believe me you cannot start a log burner with 4 logs and 1 fire lighter. Unless you got Rambo type skills, The number 1 seems to feature a lot in this cottage, only 1 T towel, it has a dishwasher but only 1 soap tablet, which was nicely displayed on the kitchen bench. We had to use the T towel a lot, as it was hard decision as to when you use your one tablet, you ask to put the washer on the night before we leave, don’t think they would be clean with no tablet as we did use the 1 that was left . ? There is only 1 bulb in the ceiling light which has three bulb fittings. So its very dim of night. Also for anyone who is going, take a 4 plug extension, as there is only 1 three pin plug in the sitting room available to charge mob, laptops, I pads etc. Last thing, the new sink needs silicone round it, I washed the dishes, and the water seeped over the side and dripped into the cupboard underneath and soaked the plates etc. Apart from them few things we had a lovely time. Ps, need to adjust the directions for people, you drive into a brand new housing estate, we had to ring cos the directions don't mention the right hand turn down an ash track which is 50 yards on the right-hand side as soon as you enter the new estate.

  Reviewed by Gavin4.7★Mar 2024

• "Absolutely love this cottage, so peaceful, cosy and relaxing."

  You felt off grid, but you could walk into the town within 10 mins, and the same again to the Abbey and the coastal paths. The cottage is well equipped, garden is big enough for the dogs, but could just do with a mini makeover, to match the lovely interior of the cottage, Great starter kit for the log burner. Will definately be back.

  Reviewed by Tracey4.7★Dec 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay at Cedar View."

  Cosy and comfortable, it was a great base for exploring the wonderful coast line and moors. Location of the property was perfect for us, a short but pleasant walk to the abbey and town. Would definitely book again!

  Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Sep 2023

• "The cottage is very comfortable and well-placed."

  It made a wonderful quiet base for exploring a heavingly busy Whitby, being especially handy for walking to the abbey (and the brewhouse nextdoor to it), the coastal path and Saltwick Bay. We'll very happily come back! There were a few niggles. Everything was dusty and there were a lot of cobwebs. The kitchen could do with a sieve or colander for draining pasta, a breadknife, a second chopping board (the enormous bread board had already split almost all the way through when we arrived), and maybe a few glasses that aren't enormous. The wood for the stove mentioned in the folder was missing from the little shed, and there weren't any instructions for any devices, so we had to google how to use the induction hob. We didn't bother with the dishwasher, but it wasn't clear that much of the crockery would have fitted into it. Overall a lovely stay, but it felt a bit casual in terms of setup.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey3.8★Aug 2023

• "From a first glance, Cedar View is lovely."

  After settling in, you start to notice the uncleanliness and the tired furniture. The shower head is disgusting, you breathe and you feel like the bed will collapse, the garden is very tired. And the cleaner needs to clean and not give just a wipe over. The property has such potential, but unfortunately, we will not be returning.

  Reviewed by Danielle2.8★Aug 2023

• "The property was a pleasant property in close proximity to the centre of Whitby and the Abbey."

  The furnishings were quite tired and uncomfortable, but that said we didn't visit Whitby to spend too much time in the property.

  Reviewed by Stephen3.1★Jul 2023

• "Cedar View is a beautiful, quirky cottage."

  Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and only a short walk to the Abbey and not far into town. Great location to explore the surrounding places too like Sandsend, Scareborough, Goathland Robin Hood Bay and Saltburn. Would definitely love to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Michaela5.0★Jul 2023

• "Beautiful,quirky little cottage - well positioned for the town."

  Reviewed by Mandy4.7★Jul 2023

• "We had such a fab stay in your beautiful cottage."

  Really tastefully decorated and so comfy. Will be interesting to see what you do with the mezinene level, added such character and we loved it. Cottage had everything we needed for the week and was the perfect base for our exploring of whitby. Highly recommend. Can't wait to come back. Thank you

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Jun 2023

• "The cottage was in quiet location, with views of the Abbey from the parking space."

  The sofa was to uncomfortable for my partner to sit so he had to sit in one of our deck chairs in the evening, it had no support. The garden had not been look after, the grass was very long and the little patio was covered in weeds so we could not sit outside at all. The allocated parking space had a tree that needed pruning, consequently it covered our car in sticky sap that was impossible to remove without cleaning the car. For these reasons we wouldn’t recommend the cottage and would not book a return stay.

  Reviewed by Karen3.1★Jun 2023

• "Hi, access to the cottage has changed slightly due to the new housing estate."

  The old access road is shown on the Sykes website so it was a bit confusing. There is a small sign which we missed first time round!

  Reviewed by Viviane5.0★May 2023

• "Our second stay at this lovely property and once again we had a fab time!"

  Reviewed by Spencer5.0★May 2023

• "The grass was over grown, also the bedding was very worn, dusty in places."

  Small things but I had a lovely stay and it was in a good location I definitely would stay again Thanks Sally...

  Reviewed by Sally4.4★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay."

  The cottage had everything we could need. It was well located, just a short walk to the Abbey and town centre. It was very clean and finished to a high standard. We would definitely stay again!

  Reviewed by Rhi5.0★Apr 2023

• "Myself and my boyfriend had the most wonderful stay at Cedar View for his 21st Birthday."

  It was everything I could have wished for and more. Such a cosy little cottage tucked away in the countryside yet still so close to Whitby Town. The owners were so kind and thoughtful, from the complimentary Biscuits when we arrived to one of them (I cannot remember his name) even driving my boyfriend to pick up supplies to temporarily fix a puncture on the front tyre of his car until we could get it in to a garage. We will 1000% be returning in the near future, we loved it so much, I’ve even recommended it to my parents and they are looking to come and stay around October time. If you are looking to visit Whitby and are looking for a place to stay then this is it!!

  Reviewed by Olivia4.7★Apr 2023

• "Lovely 1 week stay in march 2023."

  clean facilities, kitchen had lots of utensils and all the kitchen appliances including a small freezer in the fridge and small dishwasher. Only a small bin in the kitchen which we could have done with a bigger one during a long stay. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom clean and no issues with hot water or water pressure. Overall a very lovely stay in this comfortable cottage.

  Reviewed by Emma4.1★Mar 2023

• "The cottage was very charming and close to the main town to walk but far enough away to be peaceful If you choose to stay here make sure you are well stocked with logs for the burner as nothing is provided despite being advertised and the central heating is controlled remotely which seemed to be on in the day but not when needed."

  Apart from that the cottage contained everything you would need for a short stay.

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★Mar 2023

• "Lovely self contained cottage that’s about a 15/20 minute walk to the Abbey or down to the Quayside ."

  Plenty of hot water & the place warms up ok after a while & the log burner was great to have as well (take a supply of logs). The lane to the cottage is a bit uneven in places but you do get an allocated parking space for one vehicle which is a bonus for Whitby. We didn’t want to be in the main touristy areas of the town which is why we picked Cedar View. Would come back again no issues.

  Reviewed by Virginia5.0★Feb 2023

• "Stayed at Cedar View end Jan/feb with our dog."

  The cottage was lovely, very clean and very comfortable. The log fire was great after long walks during the day. The accommodation had everthing that we wanted and Ian, the owner was fantastic. It is a 10 minute walk to a small beach, which our dog loved. Would definitely recommend this cottage and we will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jan 2023

• "Cedar Cottage was a gorgeous, cosy little cottage that was perfect for two people."

  It was well located for the Abbey and it was a 20 minute or so walk into town. Apart from the few niggles below it was very comfortable. The niggles were: a woodburner but no wood or fuel to light it with, no basic supplies (apart from teabags and biscuits), the hot water was in short supply (ok for showers but not enough to run the bath), and finally, the road leading to the cottage was poorly maintained and very dark (no lighting) which made arriving at night a challenge (we ended up with a slow puncture). This place is gorgeous and would be better in the summer I think.

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Dec 2022

• "A supply of logs to start us off would have been off but overall a lovely cottage."

  Reviewed by Lynn4.7★Nov 2022

• "We had to boil the water in the kettle to hand wash the dishes."

  Having a shave was impossible with the running hot water not hot enough so had to boil water again. Having a bath was not an option which was a shame. The fire starter pack was missing, as was the oven gloves and bread knife. Apart from that, the cottage is very cosy with comfy bed and sofas. A great location for walkers.

  Reviewed by David2.5★Nov 2022

• "Lovely little cottage in lovely quite location."

  Clean and comfortable. Few niggles tho. I had a bath then my partner wanted a bath after and water was cold and didn't reheat as stated in guest book. Also only a quarter of a loo roll and no spare?! And bath inside had dirty marks. Plates and bowls very hard to reach on shelf..I'm only 5ft high and if hadn't have been with my partner would've had to stand on a chair.. same with blind for kitchen window. Milk in fridge and biscuits a nice touch. On the whole a very pleasant stay

  Reviewed by Susan3.4★Oct 2022

• "Beautiful little cottage."

  Lovely decor. Perfect for me and my husband and our dog. Such a great location too. Lovely and quiet but only 10 minutes walk and you’re in the town centre. We would totally recommend!

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Oct 2022

• "Very well presented and maintained very long dog friendly walks shame we had to do them without our friend Whisky as he passed away 14days before our Whitby break."

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  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Oct 2022

• "Great location."

  Lots of walks accessible from door. Sadly snug not a snug just an empty area. Presuming work in progress? Bath could do with stains removing but shower excellent. Sadly got there on a wet, windy, wild night and front door would not unlock. Rang number provided and he directed me to next door who got me in but same problem next day so lock had to be changed by next door neighbour on second day there. Next door neighbours very helpful when lock was a problem.

  Reviewed by Daphne3.8★Sep 2022

• "A true gem of a cottage, secluded but not isolated."

  All the amenities were excellent a few issues with the door lock generally a lovely relaxing time.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay in the cottage."

  It was exceptionally clean when we arrived. The neighbours are very pleasant and if you like peace and quiet then this is the place for you.

  Reviewed by Geraldine4.1★Sep 2022

• "Cedar View is a beautiful cottage, with everything you would need for your stay."

  We loved the location to the Abbey and Whitby and cannot recommend this property enough. We have a fabulous week and plan to come back!

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely wee cottage excellent location for walking to the abbey."

  Well furnished and comfortable although the shower did not drain which I suspect could be easily fixed. The bath looked like it could do with a good clean or at least the stains removed. Also wish instructions for the induction hob could be provided especially for those not used to this type of stove! Overall a great holiday let.

  Reviewed by Mairiann4.4★Aug 2022

• "We thought the only thing missing in the Bedroom was a small chest of drawers maybe same height and width as the dresser,as struggled a bit for space for our clothes."

  The owners are very attentive if you have an issue. They responded and dealt with the matter the same day. My wife was looking forward to hiding away in the snug with library but that doesnt seem to be their yet. The property is a very high standard and great location. Sorry to hear about the propsed development as it is a lovely quiet place and all the wildlife you can hear at night. Would definitely stay again and recommend to other too.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Aug 2022

• "Bathroom could be rethought."

  Heated towel rail in wrong place or could fit additional rail beside wash basin. Rain shower head not really appropriate for small enclosure. Didn't use the bath but it needs cleaning or replacing. Other than those minor issues we had a very enjoyable stay

  Reviewed by Keith4.4★Jul 2022

• "A superb little cottage, modern light and clean with everything you need."

  Location was just perfect with a short walk into town which lovely shops and places to eat.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2022

• "Loved this cosy little cottage."

  Had everything you would need in a peaceful spot but not far from everything too. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thanks for a great stay.

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Jul 2022

• "A lovely location within easy walking distance of Whitby."

  The car was unused for the whole time. The house was very comfortable, with good facilities and ample room for two. We are considering coming back sometime in the future. A very slight niggle - we are used to a Superking bed, so found it a bit difficult to adjust to a double. Apart from that minor personal choice everything was superb. An added bonus, all the neighbours we met were welcoming and friendly. We felt that Cedat Cottage had a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for a lovely break.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2022

• "Paint on the floor in living room."

  Bath had paint inside, shower leaked garden needed weeding and grass needed cutting. Mirrors dirty.

  Reviewed by Sharon2.2★Jun 2022

• "Lovely little property in a quiet location just above the town - 10mins walk."

  Beautifully furnished & decorated, well equipped and clean. We very much enjoyed our stay and would book this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Spencer5.0★May 2022

• "The cottage is absolutely lovely and I don’t think you could ask for more regarding the facilities it has."

  It’s in a perfect location with it being only 10mins to the town centre and 15mins to the Abbey. I don’t know what else to say apart from thank you for letting us stay it was perfect!

  Thanks for the feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★May 2022

• "Brilliant location and really lovely property."

  It was clean and quiet and well equipped.

  Thanks for the feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2022

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