Berry Banks Cottage

55 Customer Reviews

• "We were very pleased with our choice of Berry Banks Cottage."

  We found it very clean and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the hospitality gesture of bottle of wine and chocolate biscuits on our arrival. It was ideally located for walking into Whitby town along the Cinder Track.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely house in a great location."

  Clean and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2024

• "The perfect property for an active family in an excellent location."

  Children love the ‘open plan’ garden at the rear of the terrace where they can make new friends and play together, allowing adults to chill out on the decking! Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2024

• "Excellent we have been to this cottage 3 times and hopefully will return again"

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2024

• "After visiting Berry Banks for about 6 years I think that says it all ."

  Our Happy Place

  Reviewed by Patricia4.4★Jul 2024

• "What a lovely cottage fantastic view's"

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2024

• "Overall a fabulous place to stay."

  Great facilities and the location was absolutely ideal for walking into Whitby. By far superior to any hotel accommodation, value for money. Views were marvellous. Possibly get some new furniture for the main bedroom balcony, otherwise home from home.

  Reviewed by Alasdair4.7★Apr 2024

• "Lovely place, easy 20 min walk into the center of Whitby."

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2024

• "Ideally situated, plenty of parking."

  25 minutes walk, even at my age. Taxi's freely available and cheap. Lovely views

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2023

• "Perfect. Lovely house."

  Very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Sep 2023

• "Great place ."

  One of the best houses we have stayed in .warm and cozy.well maintained and very clean ..lovely walk in to town (20min).will definitely use again

  Reviewed by Avril5.0★Sep 2023

• "Berry Banks cottage is comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Peaceful with all mod cons. Lovely views and nicely situated for a safe walk across the viaduct to Whitby along a footpath. Th owner is lovely to talk to and very helpful and approachable. Hope to return at some point. Lynn

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very well equipped cottage with in a great location for Whitby centre."

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely property, owner very helpful beautiful location will certainly return"

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a nice quiet location, with everything we needed for a pleasant stay."

  The cottage is close to the "cinder track" which is great for cycling and provides a very nice 20 minute walk into the centre of Whitby. Great views from the cottage.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Mar 2023

• "Fantastic little cottage with beautiful views, felt very homey and there was even a bottle of wine in the fridge for us when we arrived, will be recommending to friends and returning here when I come back to whitby."

  Reviewed by Luke5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely cottage, cozy, comfortable and well decorated."

  The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of cooking pans and trays, crockery and cutlery to make our stay feel like a home from home. Peter, the owner, was very pleasant and helpful. The location of the cottage was super with wonderful panoramic views across the valley and the viaduct. The walk into Whitby via the cinder path is to be recommended as well.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Nov 2022

• "We had a lovely comfortable stay."

  Everything we could ever need was there. Thank you for a lovely stay!

  Reviewed by Rachel4.4★Nov 2022

• "Excellent clean and comfortable property in a great location - listing stated ..."

  excellent clean and comfortable property in a great location - listing stated DVD player but there wasn't one in the property, also parental block on wifi blocked relatibely safe searches such as beer making equipment

  Reviewed by Harry4.1★Nov 2022

• "Lovely place and very convenient, 100m from the cinder track - turn right and you're just a mile from Whitby centre, turn left and you're 6 miles from Robin Hoods Bay."

  Reviewed by Alwyn5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely place to stay, great position overlooking countryside, quiet and within easy walking distance of Whitby via the Cinder Track."

  Cottage spacious and well equipped. Overall cleanliness good but kitchen including oven and worktop area felt a little greasy with ‘sticky’ dust on top of tiles. Other than that we had a great stay here and will look to use again in the future.

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★Aug 2022

• "Another wonderful holiday at Berry Banks"

  Reviewed by Patricia4.4★Aug 2022

• "A fantastic family holiday property with everything you need to make it comfortable."

  The added benefit is the open plan garden at the back where children from the adjoining houses can play and mix safely. The property is virtually on the Cinder Path which leads directly into Whitby a short walk away.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2022

• "Great location a nice and peaceful place to be based."

  Whitby only a 15-20 walk along the Cinder Path. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2022

• "Berry Banks cottage was very clean very comfortable no complaints whatsoever."

  EXCELLENT Perfect holiday accommodation we really enjoyed our holiday

  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★May 2022

• "Property is in a great location for visits to Whitby and Scarborough."

  Beautiful views surround the property.

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Mar 2022

• "Very comfortable property with good living space that suited our family perfectly."

  Despite the cold and rather wild weather outside we felt warm and cosy when inside. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated the bottle of wine we discovered in the fridge on our arrival. A previous review had indicated there wasn't a caterer but I found 2 so if coffee's your thing fear not, I was also pleased to find a digital scale. Washing up liquid, hand wash and a few dishwasher tablets and washing pods were provided but you will need your own cleaning products. We found the best and safest way to walk into Whitby was via the cinder trail which is easily accessed via a short walk up the hill towards the road, following the path to the right just after you go under the viaduct. It took us around 20 minutes to get into town. A torch is recommended if walking the route in the dark. In the daylight there are great views across to the abbey. The only thing we thought was missing was a visitors book, we always like to look to see where people recommend for days out and places to eat so my recommendations are: The Whitby Museum for an eclectic collection and the best homemade cakes in the café. We had a great walk from Grosmont to Goathland and back again, and also enjoyed the walk from Goathland to the Mallyan Spout waterfall We went to Botham's for more cakes and the Magpie cafe for fish and chips (but do book to avoid disappointment)

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7★Feb 2022

• "Great cottage and great location."

  Phoned the owner and came straight back , extremely helpful. Definitely booking again

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Feb 2022

• "Berry Banks was very comfortable, had all the facilities you might want and is in a great location."

  However, we felt that the cleanliness really let it down. We have stayed in a different cottage on the same block, for two separate weeks in 2021, and that cottage was noticeably cleaner and left us wishing we had stuck with what we know. The 'obvious' areas were in the main clean, but it did look like someone had just ignored the rest of the property. This was especially frustrating given that there is a sign, on the wall in the cottage that relates to Covid and the extra cleaning??? It's also the first time we have ever stopped in a cottage and there were no cleaning products - we looked under the sink (where they always tend to be), under the stairs, and in the bathrooms. We ended up supplying our own cleaning wipes. It was also the first time since Covid started that we had stayed in a property where no anti-bacterial handwash was provided. There was a pale brown stain under one of the toilet seats, dried toothpaste down the side of the main bathroom sink, the floor areas around the back of the toilet bowls and sinks were very dirty, the metal toilet roll holders and toilet brush lids were thick with dust and had stains on them, the skirting boards were dirty, there were a number of cobwebs on walls, the white mugs were all stained - why use white in a holiday rental when they tend to stain, the tops of the tea/coffee containers were dirty. Plus, the bottom sheet on the double bed didn't fully fit (not an issue in itself) but it left in full view a large yellowy/brown stain that made you question the cleanliness. There was also black ‘mould’ where the shower glass met the edge of the bath. It's the first time we have had to complain like this, and we stop in many different cottages throughout the year so it's sad when one sticks in your memory for the wrong reason.

  We are very distraught to receive this review, as this is not in keeping with our previous good reviews of Berry Banks Cottage. We remind guests to please make us or the cleaning team aware of any issues during your stay, we can then act on these immediately and rectify. due to the pandemic and fear of transmission we have been advised not to leave lots of items in the property, there are also guests that are sensitive to certain products. I am very sorry if there were any cleanliness issues during your stay, the cleaner has been made aware of this feedback, we have taken this onboard, but just wish we could have been given the opportunity to resolve this for you during your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.1★Jan 2022

• "The location of the cottage was excellent."

  Reviewed by Sandra4.7★Sep 2021

• "Berry banks çottage was lovely."

  It looks just like the photos. Clean, tidy and welcoming. We didnt want to come home. Nice location...able to walk into Whitby along the viaduct, 30 min drive into scarborough. Asda deliver to the cottage which was great although if I'd done my homework there is an aldi and sainsburys just a 5 minute drive away. Whitby is lovely lots to do. Although we didn't manage a beach day there so not sure how convenient parking is for the beach. Would definitely visit the cottage again. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. The only thing missing was the dvd player as we took loads of films. But we had our now TV stick so we're OK for films for the kids. They do have a smart TV so I'm sure alot is able to be viewed via that. Thank you berry banks for a lovely holiday . Xxxx

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2021

• "We have stayed here before and it was a delight yet again."

  The location is fantastic with beautiful views. The cottage is great, very comfortable beds and nice and clean. The only slight criticism is the back cushions on the 3 seater sofa have seen better days and aren't very comfortable. Other than that it was a 10/10 stay. Thanks for having us.

  Reviewed by Megan4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely property in a great location just outside Whitby."

  We really liked the peaceful feeling and listening the to sounds of the birds especially liked the friendly ducks

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★May 2021

• "It is a Lovely family house on a complex of similar houses, most seem to be ..."

  It is a Lovely family house on a complex of similar houses, most seem to be rental cottages We were just a couple staying there, but plenty space for a family to stay All the facilities you need for a lovely holiday Peaceful location, just off the Cinder Track, so a nice walk into Whitby takes approx 20 mins Supermarket 10 min walk away if you need anything The view from the back garden looking out over the fields was lovely and relaxing We would definitely recommend this house to families and couples alike for a long weekend or a weeks holiday on the east coast

  Reviewed by Trudy4.7★Oct 2020

• "Very nice cottage, well equipped in a beautiful setting , within easy walking distance of Whitby."

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2020

• "The cottage was very clean and surprised by the quality of the bed linen and towels and kitchen appliances."

  Well kept areas outside.was easy to book.excellent location.lovely views from windows.easy parking.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020

• "Well in theses difficult times we still had another brilliant holiday at our Happy Place , Berry Banks always lives up to expectations."

  The views are stunning and its proximity to Whitby is perfect .Love it .

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Aug 2020

• "We stayed at Berry Banks the week before Christmas."

  The weather was mixed - some snow and rain - but the townhouse (on the little estate above the river) was clean ,tidy, warm and comfortable. Parking is in a large communal area close to the house. Generally, the place was very well equipped (particularly the kitchen which was light and airy). Although the TV and wifi were fine - unfortunately there wasn't a DVD player (we linked up the laptop instead). There were plenty of books and games.There are extensive, open views of the fields and moors from all the rooms at the back - the front (including the bedroom with the balcony) looks over the river and the viaduct. There's also large private patio area at the back which I'm sure is a delight in summer (not really used much by us in December - other than feeding the birds). It was quite wet whilst we were in Whitby and one of the disadvantages of the balcony which also serves as a sort of cover to the entrance area to the front door are the drips. As the balcony is not solid - its wet when its raining and drips on you for ages after its stopped. Berry Banks is far enough out of Whitby to be quiet and peaceful but shops and stores are quickly available locally and there's easy access to the town itself. Its also a good base for trips out to both the coast and the moors. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I would certainly use this property again.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Dec 2019

• "Berry Banks Cottage is in a fabulous location."

  It is located in a quiet area but close enough to Sainsbury/Aldi in one direction and Whitby in the other to make the whole experience very enjoyable. The cottage is fantastic and the standard of fittings within is second to none.

  Reviewed by John R5.0★Nov 2019

• "A lovely welcome with wine, milk, tea,coffee and biscuits supplied."

  The cottage was well equipped and furnished, clean, very warm and the bed comfortable. Beautiful views, very quiet. All important boxes ticked. Thank you for a lovely break. (PS the only thing I would add to the well equipped kitchen would be a cafetiere.)

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Oct 2019

• "Ideal location relaxing and peaceful"

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2019

• "We all had a fabulous time in Whitby."

  The cottage was brilliant, with everything you could ever need and more....

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautiful location."

  Visiting family and the house suited our needs perfectly. Very clean, well equipped and beautiful views

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Aug 2019

• "This is a very minor comment - I thought the dining chairs were so heavy and bulky that they were quite difficult to move."

  Otherwise, the house was perfect in every way!! Because we were so close to the other properties with families, our children had great fun with the other children and made friends and played out together each evening, resulting in ‘down time’ for adults!!

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2019

• "The cottage was first class."

  It was spotless and everything worked. Views from the back of the house over the fields were lovely and relaxing. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jun 2019

• "We had a fab time."

  Great location and the property was exceptional. Nice quality white goods and modern smart TVs and WiFi that coped well with Netflix. Good signal on both EE and Three mobile. Recommended.

  Reviewed by Sean5.0★Apr 2019

• "The location of the cottage is superb - right on the Cinder Track (you can walk to Scaborough 25 miles away, if you like!"

  ) and only a mile until you are into Whitby. Beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets... The cottage was comfortable and well equipped - a real home from home. The owner was the kindest man - and so helpful. Nothing was too much trouble.

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Feb 2019

• "Berry Banks is a comfortable well equipped cottage ,this was our second visit and we cant wait to return ,the views are amazing and so are the sunsets ."

  Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Aug 2018

• "Berry Banks is a lovely, well appointed apartment with lovely views over the countryside."

  There are nice but fairly strenuous walks round about as the area is quite hilly. Sitting on the decking at the back of the property we were able to see squirrels, ducks (who actually seem to be very tame and actually come onto the decking to visit) and a great variety of other birds including jay, magpie, wren and a selection of songbirds. The only drawback is that there is no disabled access. To get to the property you have to walk up a fairly steep set of steps, not a problem for us but would be for anyone who has difficulty walking.

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★May 2018

• "This is a well presented accommodation and well positioned."

  It's only a very short walk to Whitby from the cottage and the cottage is located in a very quiet area.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Feb 2018

• "A lovely cottage in a lovely area."

  Ideal for Whitby and surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Nov 2017

• "THE HOLIDAY WAS BETTER THAN EXPETED."

  COULDNT FAULT THE ACCOMADATION IN ANY WAY. THEY CATERED FOR EVERYONE. AS NEAR PERFECT AS YOU COULD POSSIBLY GET.

  Reviewed by Gay5.0★Oct 2017

• "Brilliant property."

  .really clean and absolutely lovely views. Would recommend and definatly stay there again.

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Jul 2017

• "Lovely Cottage, home from home, had everything we needed."

  Fantastic views from the cottage.

  Reviewed by Joan5.0★Jun 2017

• "All of it. lovely cottage lovely area."

  Have already booked for november

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Feb 2017

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