The Sanctuary

75 Customer Reviews

• "Warm, cosy and comfortable Excellent quality of bedding and pillows were ..."

  Warm, cosy and comfortable Excellent quality of bedding and pillows were amazing, best 7 nights sleep in a long time Everything in kitchen that you require and all of excellent condition except the large frying pan which is a bit tired Exactly bath, shower Loved it loved it

  Thank you for your great review Jayne; I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much. Thank you also for the heads up about the frying pan; I'll make sure it is replaced at the next changeover. Hope we see you again soon. Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Nov 2024

• "Great little cottage very close to the beach- wonderful beach too, our Dog loved it."

  Near to the local shops , very handy . Within reasonable distance of all the coastal towns. Rachael kept in touch during our stay to ensure we had all we needed and she has made the cottage very cosy And welcoming . .

  Thank you very much for your review Katrine; it's very much appreciated. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katrina4.1★Sep 2024

• "We loved the cottage, it was small but beautiful decorated and there was anything we needed."

  We cook a lot and the only thing we didn't like were knives ( not too sharp). The lady owner was really helpful and sorted things quickly as she lives nearby( there was no key for the window and she provided it very quickly). We had loads of extras like Prosecco, chocolates, beach towels, loads of stuff for our dogs( towels, blankets,bowls,a ball). The garden is small but cosy. The area interesting, the beach near. Loads of places to walk our dogs. We recommend a lovely cafe nearby called Craigs by the sea on the main road of Marske. It's just a gem, delicious cakes and coffee. We also walked to Saltburn and Redcar and both places offer loads of possibilities. The parking space near the cottage is nearly impossible,because the road is very narrow and it's first come first served basis. But you can park on another road nearby or near the Marske Valley Gardens. Thanks you ,we loved our stay, even the weather was quite good :)

  Thank you for your feeback Weronika and I'm pleased you loved our cottage. Thank you for letting me know about the knives; we'll get them sharpened at the next change over. Regarding the parking, you are right, it can be tricky, particularly if you don't like parallel parking or reversing out. We suggest parking along the bottom of the road (which is about 20-30 metres from the front of the cottage) where it's super easy to park. All parking in Marske is free. I love that you love our area; it's a wonderful part of the world!!! Thank you for visiting. Rachael.x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Weronika5.0★Aug 2024

• "What an absolute delightful cottage , the standard of fixtures and fittings was very high, cleanliness superb and the location perfect ."

  Rachel was a delightful owner, nothing too much trouble , in additional we found the neighbours very welcoming and a perfect dog friendly holiday.

  Thank you so much for your feedback Sylvia; it was lovely to meet you. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Sanctuary. I hope you'll come back and see us again sometime soon! Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cottage amenities and extras were fantastic, situated in a perfect place for ..."

  The cottage amenities and extras were fantastic, situated in a perfect place for shops, pubs, & beach Rachael our host left a wonderful welcoming package of goodies to start your holiday Will stay again and recommend to friends and family with no doubts

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Rachel. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jun 2024

• "I have stayed at the cottage twice now and the sister cottage next door and the location and facilities are second to none."

  Thank you so much for your review Paul, it is very much appreciated. We hope you'll come back and stay again soon. Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage very near beach and park which was handy for the dogs."

  Rachel the owner was very helpful letting us know we could get in before stated time who h was great.

  Thank you very much for your review Christine; it is very much appreciated. I hope we'll be able to welcome you back again in the future. Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "Perfect cottage, everything had been thought off, it was warm and inviting the beds were comfortable and there was more than sufficient items in the kitchen to cook a meal."

  Lovely small garden that we sat out in and our dogs enjoyed sun bathing in. Good wi fi which was useful when looking for info on local attractions and important to our teenager. Lots of nice personal touches and a welcome bottle of Prosecco and treats for our dogs. It’s was handy for everything a short walk to the lovely beach through the nearby gardens and in the opposite direction the centre of the village which had lots of nice places to eat, some lovely pubs and cafes all very dog friendly and a handy Co op supermarket for groceries. We never had a problem with parking and parked the entire week beside the gates to the nearby garden so only a minutes walk away. Our only slight niggle was the lighting downstairs in the lounge, which is low for ambience and there is only one table lamp, so if you are readers as we are, you might find it difficult to read at night, but this is more to do with us getting to a certain age where you need good light and reading glasses! But we loved it and would highly recommend the cottage as one of the best we have stayed in. We hope to be back soon.

  Dear Peter, Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such comprehensive feedback. It really is very much appreciated. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your holiday so much. Thank you for the tip regarding lighting. Something I'd not thought of but no problem for us to get a couple of reading lamps. I hope you'll come back and visit again in the near future. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely and cosy snd clean"

  Thank you for your feedback Bernadette; it's very much appreciated. I hope you'll return again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Jan 2024

• "Excellent property, extremely clean and brilliant location for exploring the east coast, Marske on sea is a very up and coming town with plenty of little craft bars and coffee stops with a fabulous beach within walking distance."

  Rachel is an extremely attentive host, would highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway.

  Thank you for such a lovely review Deborah. It was lovely to meet you; I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll visit again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Nov 2023

• "What a lovely property, nothing was too much."

  Rachel messaged me straight back. Perfectly placed for our break. We will return...

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Jo. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind Regards, Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Johanne5.0★Nov 2023

• "Fantastic cottage, really well kept and clean."

  Very cute! Short little wander to the beach which was great for us with our wee pooch. Parking was not an issue for us, there was always a space outside or if you didn't want to park on the narrow lane there was parking on the street at the bottom of the lane (about 50 metres away). Marske on sea was great for a wander, very handy small sainsburys local round the corner. Perfect place for a quiet week away. Owner was great, kept in contact to check all was ok. Would definitely recommend.

  Thank you so much for your lovely review Ailsa; I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your holiday so much in our gorgeous village. I hope you'll return again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ailsa5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely well equipped cottage!"

  Comfy beds, well decorated rooms and a tiny handy kitchen. Spacious bathroom with bath and shower and pretty courtyard garden out the back. It must be said that immediate outside parking is very limited. The cottage is on a quaint narrow lane. Reversing out is not for the faint hearted! However there is usually plenty of parking space on Church lane less than 5 minutes walk away. The less said about Marske by the Sea the better….it is a gem but it’s OUR gem. Thanks Rachael for sharing your cottage. G&M

  Thank you for your feedback George; I'm really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I agree reversing out of the road can take a bit of practice; hopefully you managed. You're right; Marske is a Gem!!! Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by George4.1★Sep 2023

• "Really outstanding place to stay."

  . Would highly recommend it..

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is a lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location."

  All very clean and tidy. The beds were comfy - always a bonus. Had all the bits and bobs we needed such as washing-up liquid, hand soap, some tea and coffee - these are all little extras that are appreciated. The fizz and chocolates were a lovely surprise too. The courtyard at the back is small, and our dog needed a bigger space really, but we just went for lots of beach walks instead to tire her out. We parked in the neighbouring street as it was tight for our VW van. Plenty of parking near to the cottage. Marske itself is great - the cottage is a couple of minutes walk from the centre - small Sainsburys, pub, bigger Co-op and great cafes, pet shop, post office and bakery. Everything you need without having to drive. Can walk along the beach a couple of miles either way to the next town. Beach is dog friendly and generally very quiet. Locals are very friendly too. Middlesborough very close and Whitby, Sandsend, Staithes not too far away. Would definitely return here.

  Thank you so much for your review Helen and I'm pleased that you liked our cottage and would like to return in the future. We also own the house next door to The Sanctuary (The Hide Away) which has more space at the rear, probably half as big again. If you take a look at the pictures online you'd get a general feel for the size. Hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind Regards, Rachael.x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2023

• "The cottage was lovely and we would like very much to stay there again."

  It felt like a real home, beautifully prepared, rather than a standard holiday rental. Needing to book from Friday to Friday was inconvenient - we missed the first day/night because of this.

  Thank you so much for your review Judith. I'm really pleased you liked our holiday cottage so much. I am so sorry about the Friday - Friday booking. We need to set a changeover date based on cleaner's availability. We had used an alternative cleaning company and accepted Saturday to Saturday bookings but found the standard of clean just wasn't up to scratch. The cleaners we now use are fabulous but they like to enjoy weekends off over the summer period hence in peak season we can only accept Friday-Friday bookings. I hope we can welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael xx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a wonderful week and it was so good to come home to such a lovely cottage, so comfortable with everything we needed!"

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Margaret. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your week and hope you'll come back soon! Kind Regards, Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a fabulous holiday!"

  This cottage is so comfortable and has everything you need. It’s also in a perfect location for the town and the beach which are both just minutes away. The weather was glorious so we were out most of the day, every day and it was lovely coming back to the cottage to relax. We’ll definitely be back - loved it!

  Thank you for your lovely feedback Jennifer and thank you for taking such excellent care of our cottage. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your holiday and hope we can welcome you back again soon. Rachael. X Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely terrace cottage clean comfortable with everything you might need."

  Our only concerns were rhe street parking area narrow means having to have the car wheels on pavement, apparently firstly come gets the space otherwise could be difficult to find somewhere. 5min walk to beach for me 9mins my husband has significant disabilities so this certainly wasn't the place for him. Such a shame Marske has some beautiful beaches . Sadley the above did spoil the holiday for us..

  Thank you for your feedback Jenny. It was lovely to meet you and I'm pleased to hear that you liked our cottage but sad to hear the extra time it took to walk to the beach spoiled your holiday. Just for reference and for anyone else considering the walk to the beach, the walk based on Google maps is 400 metres (0.25 miles) and the 5 minutes stated in the cottage description is based on this. It states the average person walks at 3.1 mile per hour pace and so 400 metres would take 4 minutes, however we rounded this up to 5 minutes. It doesn't however take into account that walking speeds may vary and certainly as you said with your husband having a disability and walking with a stick it would take longer. Just to clarify the parking situation, the first parking spot on the right hand side which you parked in throughout your stay does require the driver side wheels to be parked on the curb to enable other cars to pass due to the protruding curb on the opposite side. The other car parking spaces do not however require wheels to be parked on the curb. If you liked Marske and wanted to be closer to the beach there are a number of other Sykes Cottages which are located within about 50-100 metres of the beach, however, they are obviously further away from the village centre. I'm sure Sykes staff will be happy to assist you in choosing an alternative cottage should you wish to visit Marske in the future. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny4.7★May 2023

• "Lovely cosy cottage every thing you need for a great stay ."

  All the little extra touches make it special .Will definitely be coming back to stay.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback Elizabeth. I'm so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Hope to see you again soon, Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★May 2023

• "Great cottage to stay in, very clean and everything you need."

  Beds are very comfy and towels white and fluffy. The walks from the cottage are fab and couldn’t be in a better area for walking the dogs, Only 5 mins from the beach. We visited a few of the costal villages that were beautiful too and not too far away. If we are ever in the area again we would stay at the Sanctuary. Thanks Rachael for you attention to detail and the lovely welcome pack x

  Hi Sharon, Thank you for your lovely feedback and for looking after our cottage so well. We hope you’ll come back again soon. Rachael. Xxx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Mar 2023

• "An amazing stay!"

  We absolutely loved everything about this little cottage. We visit family in the area quite regularly, wish we’d found The Sanctuary sooner!

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Louise. Hope to see you again soon. Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2023

• "A very comfortable, beautifully clean property."

  It has been furnished and decorated to a high standard. Location is excellent for walking and touring with a beautiful beach a few minutes walk away. The host was very helpful and friendly, responding to queries immediately.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback Elaine; I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope you’ll come back again soon. Best Wishes, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Dec 2022

• "We arrived to find a beautiful cottage tucked away in a side street a short walk through town gardens to a tiny harbour and fantastic sandy beach."

  A mile walk to the left is Redcar and the same to the right is Saltburn. Both well worth visiting. The cottage was immaculate, everything set up for us, logs for the fire, a welcome pack, milk in the fridge and the heating on. We had a lovely week exploring the area and walking our dogs on the beach. We are very pleased to recommend this property to anyone.

  Thank you so much for your fabulous feedback Derek. It was lovely to meet you both; you looked after our cottage so well and that is very much appreciated. You're welcome back anytime. Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Nov 2022

• "Fabulous cottage,everything you need,comfy beds, immaculately clean well furnished."

  Owner lovely, lots of nice touches plus welcome pack .definitely be back.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback Richard. I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Rachael. x Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2022

• "Thank you for a lovely stay."

  Great location Marske by Sea a lovely place to stay. Lovely beach, nice bars and cafes. Cottage in a very quiet position and easy to park . Very clean and comfortable. As we cook most evenings, Just feel that kitchen could be a little better equipped. 2nd large frying pan and a measuring jug etc.

  Hi Kim. Thank you for your feedback and I'm really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Sorry about the measuring jug. There should be one there so it sounds like it may have gone walk about so we will check and replace. No problem for us to get a 2nd frying pan too. I hope you'll come back and visit again soon. Kind Regards, Rachael. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim4.7★Oct 2022

• "Really lovely cottage and very attentive owner."

  The cottage has everything you could need. It is very comfortable and was spotlessly clean. It is in a great location a short walk from the beach. Would love to go back.

  Thank you very much for your review Louise. We hope you'll come back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage!"

  Very clean and highly recommended. Only a few minutes walk to a lovely quiet beach, great for walking the dog as well. The owners were on hand a few minutes away if there were any problems, of which we had none.

  Thank you so much for your review Jonathan. We hope you’ll visit again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a fab week The Sanctuary was a lovely cottage and had everything you could want on your holiday."

  Rachael was lovely. Marske was a lovely village which was very dog friendly, the beaches were amazing for the dogs, we will definitely be back next year.

  It was lovely to meet you Joanne and I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2022

• "Wonderful Cottage in a perfect location - only a five minute walk to the dog friendly beach."

  The cottage was beautifully clean and well kept to a high standard, Thus is, of course down to The Sanctuary’s very friendly approachable host for whom nothing, however small, was too much trouble. Thank you again for a wonderful holiday xxx

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2022

• "The property was lovely, everything you could want/need and more in a great location."

  A fantastic stay, Rachel was very friendly and the Easter eggs for the girls was a very nice touch. Will definitely stay again.

  Thank you for you review Glenda; it was lovely to meet you and I’m pleased you enjoyed your stay so much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Glenda5.0★Apr 2022

• "Cosy cottage."

  Spotlessly clean and tastefully furnished to an excellent standard. Rachael was very friendly and helpful and the welcome pack was a lovely touch.

  It was lovely to meet you Barbara. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2022

• "Our second visit to this fabulous cottage."

  The cottage has everything and anything you need for a lovely stay. The fire is amazing! Rachael the owner is lovely and accommodating. Beach is couple of minutes stroll away, we walked along the beach to Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Redcar. Marske-by-the-sea is a quaint village with plenty of shops and pubs. Guisborough is also a quaint village where we had the best coffee and cakes in Thingy ma jigs coffee house which is dog friendly. As we love the area no doubt we shall return again.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Mar 2022

• "Fantastic place."

  We spent the days walking with the dogs on the lovely beaches and at night we chilled and cooked some love food, maybe had a few gins too!. Everything you could need in the house for a very comfortable stay.We will definitely be back! Thank you Rachel for being so lovely and the welcome hamper was a beautiful touch! Xx

  Reviewed by Jacqui5.0★Feb 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at The Sanctuary."

  It is situated in a very quiet street and really close to the beach. After our days out exploring this great area we had a few cosy nights in in front of the huge TV and the log burner. The kitchen had everything we needed for self catering and the bathroom was amazing with both bath and wonderfully powerful power shower. The beds were so comfy too, we slept really well. We'd definitely recommend and probably return in the future. We also had great communication with the lovely lady owner and the welcome bottle, biscuits and coffee was a lovely touch. Thank you

  Reviewed by Racheal5.0★Jan 2022

• "Fantastic property just a short lovely little walk from the beach."

  Second time staying here and we’ve stayed next door too. Can’t wait to return.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely little place to stay, very well presented, ideal location, very well equipped."

  Had a nice long weekend, would recommend & will probably return in the future. Lovely

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Oct 2021

• "Had a fantastic time and would love to come back!"

  Reviewed by Matthew3.4★Oct 2021

• "Lovely house in a great location with an excellent host"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage is lovely , perfect location and Rachel can’t do enough ."

  Have been before and will be back

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Sep 2021

• "The Cottage was immaculate and a tribute to the owner who covered every possible angle to address our needs and make us welcome."

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fabulous cottage fabulous location hosts were so friendly helpful we would ..."

  Fabulous cottage fabulous location hosts were so friendly helpful we would definitely come back and will be telling our friends about this stay the sanctuary was our sanctuary for a week

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jul 2021

• "Just back from a week at The Sanctuary In Marske."

  One of the nicest properties we’ve stayed in. Spotless and so many welcoming goodies to enjoy….. thank you Rachel ❤️ Hollie our pooch loved the beach at Marske and so did we. Walked to Saltburn along the beach and back and the beach at Redcar is also super dog friendly

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2021

• "Really nicely presented cottage, welcoming and helpful host."

  Very comfortable nice quality furnishings and fixtures. Only snag parking opposite on roadside not always available. if you have limited mobility or need to use a mobility scooter.

  Reviewed by Rosemary4.7★Jun 2021

• "What an absolute fab cottage!"

  everything and more, Great location, beach is 5mins if that which our little pooch Murphy loved. The weather was fab for us apart the last afternoon. Would definitely recommend, we will booking again. Thanks for everything Rachael!

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage, really helpful owner, definitely recommend."

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★May 2021

• "The Sanctuary is a lovely cottage, a short walk from the sea in Marske."

  The owner obviously takes a pride in her property and it was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. The welcome pack was a really nice touch too. Marske itself is a small, quiet town, but has a couple of bars and restaurants - we had a good meal at the Vault & there's a lovely cafe/bar "In the Dog House" tucked away opposite the fish & chip shop (that is also very good). The biggest pub, The Ship Inn is closed throughout the week, only opening at weekends at the moment. All in all, we had a relaxing break plus a couple of days of really good weather when we did walks from Markse to Staithes (along the coastal path from Saltburn), plus the hike up to Roseberry Topping and along the ridge to the Cook Monument. Other than that, Runswick Bay & Saltburn are worth a visit, plus the beach was great! Thank you for a lovely stay!

  Reviewed by Tony & Heather5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cosy cottage, everything you need for a self catering holiday home."

  Spotless on arrival. Great position, only 5 mins walk to a beautiful dog friendly beach. Ideal for exploring the area too - Staithes and Saltburn both fairly near, well worth a visit. Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2020

• "The Cottage the Sanctuary is exactly what it says ."

  The open layout is so practical . I have used Sykes many times and recommended to friends . This stay was exceptional . The cottage was the cleanest property we have stayed in . The location to the beach , park and town is perfect . Would definitely, definitely consider rebooking . Our host Rachel couldn’t do enough for us . A brilliant holiday in such a friendly place . Great for us and our puppy ! Thank you

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Sep 2020

• "Great location, fabulous clean and tidy cottage with a very helpful guest guide."

  Easy walk to the beach which is great to just walk along for an hour or more with the dog. The coop is an easy walk for the essentials, and there’s a lovely fish & chip shop. Neighbours and locals very friendly and welcoming, happily recommend The Sanctuary.

  Reviewed by Susie5.0★Sep 2020

• "Our holiday at The Sanctuary cottage was wonderful."

  Rented property was really clean and equippted as normal house so we can cook our dinner as usual. There was everything. We were greeted with wine,delicious bread,fresh milk and jam.It was unexpected,nice surprise! The area was quiet and peaceful and we were 5min walk from the beach,what attracted our holiday even more.The owner, Mrs Rachael was really caring all the time.I definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Monika5.0★Jul 2020

• "Low doorway to lounge."

  Could do with mind your head sign. I hit myself a few times. Bed was hard .

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Jul 2020

• "We travelled on 11 July only one week after lockdown was lifted so were a little apprehensive about our holiday."

  We needn’t have worried as the cottage exceeded our expectations, everywhere was spotlessly clean, very comfortable but cosy and well equipped with all we needed to have a fabulous stay. Rachael is the perfect host, she knocked to make sure everything was fine for us, she’s there if you need her but not intrusive. The welcome pack was lovely & the wine & chocolates very welcome & thoughtful. The cottage is decorated beautifully, as there was only the two of us we only used one bedroom but the bed was very comfortable & plenty of storage space. The beach is only five minutes walk through the gardens & goes on for miles so the doggies really appreciated the long walks. Marske is a great little town, only two minutes walk from the cottage & has a good variety of shops, pubs & takeaways & most were open considering it was only the second week after lockdown was eased. This was our first visit to the north east & we had some lovely days out, there is plenty of places within a short drive. We had a wonderful holiday & will be back as there’s plenty more to explore. We can highly recommend a stay at The Sanctuary, we will definitely be booking again in the future.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2020

• "Best cottage stayed in so far"

  Reviewed by Francis5.0★Mar 2020

• "Im from the local area yet moved away many years ago joining the Army."

  I have traveled back lots over the years with my ever growing family and stayed at numerous places. This place is lovely, they have set the place just right. Pub and town close by, ie 2 min walk and the beach is a 5 min stroll through the park. We will be booking here again. :#0 Andy

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Feb 2020

• "Rachael was absolutely fantastic and The Sanctuary is a credit to her, my family and I can't thank her enough."

  Our stay was perfect in every way, I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Marske-by the Sea is a fantastic place to visit. BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!!!!!!

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Dec 2019

• "Rachael went the extra mile with making sure we were comfortable & providing some added extra to welcome us."

  The cottage is stunning, clean & very comfortable. The linens & towelling of exceptional quality, the décor & facilities superb and the location perfect. We were very comfortable and enjoyed a much needed break in this "Sanctuary". Will definitely recommend this cottage and hope to be back ourselves.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2019

• "Beautiful Cottage,so comfortable and clean."

  Racheal was so helpful,nothing to much trouble.Even neighbours In the street were friendly. The local beach was fantastic and really close.The dogs settled immediately.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2019

• "Gorgeous cosy cottage furnished lovely, the beach is stunning even though it was October we were on there twice a day with our dogs they loved it."

  Would definitely recommend to anyone and will return. Louise (Wrexham) North Wales

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2019

• "Really lovely location allowing many lovely long sandy beach walks for many miles without having to use the car."

  There are good shops in the village and the local pub, the Ship, is only a very short walk from the property. The local fish and chip shop is also really nice.Perfect location to explore that part of the North Yorkshire Moors and coastal towns.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2019

• "Beautiful cottage in a great location and we could not have asked for anything more"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2019

• "The accommodation was superb."

  Very welcoming. Best Sykes cottage ever stayed in.

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage was perfect, it was in a great location, Rachel had thought of everything even leaving a welcome gift which was really appreciated, will definitely go back again."

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jun 2019

• "It was excellent thanks to Rachel the owner who was really helpful."

  As usual Sykes were useless and gave us the wrong address .

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2019

• "We had a great week in marske it's a lovely place and very friendly."

  The sanctuary is a beautiful little cottage with everything you could possibly need for your stay but the extra little touches like wine and chocolates made it even better. Rachel is so lovely and helpful...we arrived a couple of hours early just as she was doing a final inspection but it was no problem to her even though we were going to leave the car and go for a coffee Rachel was quite happy for us to stay while she finished up. The beach is a short distance away and it's a lovely walk. Would definitely return

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2019

• "Lovely little gem hidden away, only stone throw from beach and the best hosts u could ask for catered every need and any problems they are there to sort out straight away."

  Streets tight best to reverse in as easier to get out and no room to turn in road but i had a truck and parked with ease every day! A**

  Reviewed by Bradley5.0★May 2019

• "The owners could not do enough for us."

  .. it's a hidden gem

  Reviewed by Amelia5.0★Apr 2019

• "We all had a great time(including the dog),everything was perfect,location was just as described minutes from the beach, good shops and friendly pub were we had a good meal (it's important to us that our dog was welcome, as well)."

  We couldn't ask for anything else on a great holiday. Thanks Rachel. Keep up the good work.☺

  Reviewed by William4.7★Mar 2019

• "Fantastic location , beautiful cottage, extremely helpful owner , and a perfect stay, we enjoyed every moment."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2019

• "Fabulous position for being close to the sea and for taking dogs to the beach."

  Good array of shops locally.....particularly liked CRAIGS. A very well positioned base to visit other places. As mentioned by others, adjacent parking could be hit and miss......but we were very lucky and could always park outside the house.

  Reviewed by David4.1★Mar 2019

• "Great location 2mins away from the beach, and right on the doorstep of the North Yorkshire moors."

  The cottage was well provided for with all mod cons and we were made to feel very comfortable. Frequent communication with the owner who could not have done more to ensure we had a great stay - even posting back a couple of jumpers my daughter left behind. Totally recommended and if we are look for a place to stay in the area this will be our 1st port of call.

  Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Feb 2019

• "This was a lovely house."

  Beautifully decorated furnished and equipped. It was in a fantastic location. Local amenities and the beach were just a short easy walk away. We would definitely book again if visiting this area. The added bonus was that we could take our two dogs. They had a fantastic time on the beach every day!

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Feb 2019

• "We had a magical Christmas in the Sanctuary."

  With family living in Marske, we know the area well. Although as mentioned in the previous review that parking is a little tight-we didn’t use the car for the 5 days we stayed there, as everything we wanted for our quiet Christmas was is in walking distance. The cottage itself was immaculately clean. As it was Christmas, the hosts had gone above and beyond with decorating the cottage with a tree and lots of other finishing touches. The beds are very comfortable and the bathroom is lovely. We even had a lovely welcome pack of snowballs and mulled wine. We always visit the beach when we are In Marske and it is literally a two minute walk, our dog had the best time and the pub is in a perfect location to pop in for a drink on the way back after a long walk, even with the dog. We would highly recommend this cottage and the hosts and will definitely be choosing the Sanctuary when we return to Marske-By-The-Sea. Thank you for a very memorable Christmas, Mr & Mr Mowbray

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2018

• "Parking outside house is tight with deadend ( no turning space) Door to lounge / kitchen is low."

  Can hit head on transom if taller than1.7metres

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Dec 2018

• "The Sanctuary is a lovely cosy place and well fitted out."

  Great location and will definitely use again for a quite weekend away.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Nov 2018

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