Griers Cabin

30 Customer Reviews

• "Had a lovely weekend at Griers Cabin."

  It's in a great location with great access to the abbey and town centre. Nice touch from the owners with the welcome basket. I can see where the other reviewers are coming from with regards to the cleanliness. The cabin would benefit from a deep clean and a bit of modernisation. Saying this we would gladly go again.

  Thankyou for your feedback, the property is a Grafe 11 listed fisherman's cottage, we deliberately keep it original to its heritage. I can only apologise for the cleanliness, we can assure you we take great pride in our lovely quiant cottage & it is top priority. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.1★Nov 2024

• "After telephoning the owner to find out how the dated tv set worked, he said he had tried to contact us to advise there was no hot water apart from the shower."

  This meant boiling a kettle to wash hands after using the loo and to wash up. He never arranged any repair during our brief stay. The lavatory leaks and the cistern is faulty with haphazard results when flushing . Sometime the water stops . At other times there is a continual flow of water and the cistern noisily keeps trying to refill. The shower door handle was filthy and there was mould on the clothes airer in the shower room as well on the woodwork. The kitchen is not easy to prepare a meal in as the limited space is cluttered with ornaments and two microwaves. The bed is really only suitable for one person as if the loo is required during the night, one person has to climb over the other. The front door has a letter box without any back flap and so a draught comes through unless it is physically blocked.

  Thankyou for your feedback, when you contacted us about the toilet we immediately tried to get a plumber, as you said you had a brief stay & the problem was rectified as quickly as we could do it. As for the mould we have it deep cleaned every year, unfortunately as the property is an old fisherman's cottage there maybe a few little issues now & again which I can only apologise for. If you look at the photos you can clearly see how the bedroom is arranged, there is nothing we can do about this, it's been like that for over a hundred years, it is a Grade 11 listed fisherman's cottage, as for the two microwaves, one is a table top oven. Thanyou for the feedback on the letterbox which has now been rectified. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jan1.3★Oct 2024

• "The dirty carpet and sofa need replacing, a hard floor would be easier to keep clean."

  Toilet cistern mechanism broken, we had to lift lid on cistern to operate flush. Nowhere in bathroom for toothbrushes etc except the floor!! A shelf would have been useful. Outside bin store was not nice to go into, rusty paint tins on floor. Cleaners need to pay attention to vacuuming as we found toenail clippings and a ring by bedside cabinet, not nice to tread on!! Patio was hardly big enough for the table and 2 chairs, one of which kept falling off in front of the door, not really somewhere we would choose to sit. Kitchen was well equipped and clean except for ship ornaments in window which had black mould on.

  Thankyou for your feedback, the cottage is a Grade 2 listed fisherman's cottage in a desirable area. we take great pride in the property and interior. The cottage is cosy, a hard floor would not be appropriate, we maintain the interior every year. Nobody has mentioned a shelf in the bathroom, there is a windowsill which is adequate for toiletries. As for the bin store, it is to store rubbish, it has a bin in it, I don't know what you expected. We will pass on to our cleaners about the hoovering, they have never mentioned the toilet, this is something we will look at. The patio is sufficient for two people, again we have never had any complaints. As I mentioned before we take great pride in our lovely little cottage, some people appreciate the history and the area, unfortunately we can't please everyone. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion1.9★Sep 2024

• "This is a great little cottage, very clean and very well equipped, conveniently situated for all the amenities of Whitby."

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Aug 2024

• "The cottage needs a deep clean carpets / rugs dirty sofa all marks on it can't open bedroom window no handle on been taken off nice clean bathroom no view of anything except the bin hole nice touch with small hamper."

  needs a good paint job on the outside sorry not for us climb over each other to get out of bed.

  Reviewed by Janice1.9★Aug 2024

• "Really enjoyed lovely cosy cottage everything you needed and nice location"

  Reviewed by Lynn3.8★Jul 2024

• "Absolutely great stay at Griers Cabin."

  Property was excellent, great location for exploring Whitby. Very clean, and tidy, with everything needed for a easy, comfortable stay. I would recommend this company, and property to anyone 100 %

  Reviewed by Andy4.4★Jun 2024

• "Is what it is a little cabin with everything you need, we loved it x"

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2024

• "It's a lovely place for a couple of days ,in need of a makeover but comfy"

  Reviewed by Kathleen3.8★May 2024

• "Lovely little cottage,conveniently located,would highly recommend!"

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2024

• "Very cute place."

  Nice positioned and very convenient for walking to the shops and attractions. Highly recommended

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2024

• "A lovely cosy little apartment, lovely location."

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Feb 2024

• "We had a lovely time at Griers Cabin, clean and comfortable , and near to the town centre."

  Thank you for the wine milk and tea bags ,much appreciated. Had some lovely walks with our dog Millie (Border Terrier).The price was very reasonable too. The only thing to consider if booking Griers Cabin is the steps leading upto it , there's quite afew ( 15 approximately) which is no good for folk with disabilities or the elderly,apart from that I would recommend Griers Cabin.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Sep 2023

• "Towels only one but property is for 2 people, bed had only one pillow per person 2 would have been nice."

  The lack of hot water was a problem instructions not very clear, up to date leaflets would be good tide times for 2020 not good. The decking out side needs fixing. But all in all we enjoyed the experience and will be back the property for its price just need a few little tweaks to be come an excellent property

  Reviewed by Leslie4.1★Sep 2023

• "We had a fab stay our only downside was that the bed was quite uncomfortable"

  Thankyou for your feedback, we have just replaced the mattress with a very good standard one, unfortunately it is down to personal preference. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth3.8★Sep 2023

• "A lovely little cottage in a great location."

  Living room generally clean but lots of mould and dust in bathroom and on windows. Mildew on net curtain in bathroom. Grease on some surfaces in kitchen. No cleaning products, bin liners or toilet roll provided and only one towel.

  Reviewed by Louise3.4★Sep 2023

• "The cottage is very quaint and for 2 persons it is fine."

  The listing is accurate and we were very happy with our stay. I had little contact with the owners but from the minimal contact we had, find them to be helpful and decent.

  Reviewed by Martin4.1★Jul 2023

• "Griers Cabin is a little gem which is within easy walking distance of Whitby town centre."

  It is small but has everything you need for a lovely stay and is also dog friendly. There are a few steps to climb to get to the accommodation so you will need to be reasonably fit. We managed to find free parking close to either the top or bottom of the steps. The walk up the steps and onto Whitby Abbey gives wonderful panoramic views of Whitby and beyond.

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.7★Jul 2023

• "A lesson in how to furnish a property as cheaply as possible, with no regard to the comfort of your guests."

  Quite obviously everything comes from a house clearance shop. Cuttlery would bend under any pressure it is that cheap & the mattress is obviously the cheapest available. A pity as the location is great for exploring whitby, A few weeks rental profit could transform this to shabby chic instead of shabby cheap.

  Thankyou for your feedback. We have a Guest Book and nearly all the comments are positive & mention what a quiant, comfortable, charming little cottage it is, in a pretty location, everything anyone would want. The mattress is memory foam & it has never been mentioned, however this is something we will look at. As for the cutlery we change it on a regular basis for hygiene reasons so that's no problem. I can reassure you we always consider the comfort of our guests and its our main priority. I would just like to add, the property is a Grade 11 listed fisherman's cottage and we take great pride in presenting it in the manner it deserves. Unfortunately, we cannot please everyone. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn2.2★Jun 2023

• "The property is as advertised."

  We have been before and it is adequate for our needs. However it is very dark inside and the facilities are somewhat limited. This brings me onto the reason for my ratings. THE PROPERTY IS GROSSLY OVERPRICED. WE HAD 4 NIGHTS LAST YEAR FOR A REASONABLE PRICE. WE HAVE BEEN CHARGED OVER £200 MORE FOR 3 NIGHTS THIS YEAR. WE WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. The owners need to realise that using Sykes Cottages is going to result in very unsatisfied customers. There are lots more agents that charge very reasonable rates.

  Thankyou for your feedback, not any of our Guests have mentioned the property is dark. The fisherman's cottage is Grade 11 listed, in a very desirable area, this is reflected in the price, maybe you would be more suited in a new build. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart3.1★Jun 2023

• "A very comfortable little cottage just big enough for two people and close enough to Whitby to walk into the town in about 15min."

  Parking is a nightmare but once the car is parked there no need to move it again.

  Reviewed by Chris4.1★May 2023

• "Did not stay in the cabin."

  Took one look at bedding. Noticed that this was pointed out by others but obviously owners did not take notice.

  We have had positive feedback about the bedding, it is winter teddy bedding, very cosy and warm. If you had contacted us we would have gladly changed it to lighter bedding. We do change the bedding in summer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by William2.8★Apr 2023

• "Nice little place could do with WiFi really small bathroom Parking a nightmare even at this time of year."

  But overall we really enjoyed our stay thank you to the owners nice little place

  Thank you for your response. Glad you enjoyed your stay! You're welcome back anytime. The cottage was originally designed as a fisherman dwelling and we try to keep the original quirkiness of the place. Regards, Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony4.4★Dec 2022

• "Very quaint little cottage, ideal for our stay central to the area very comfortable"

  Thank you for your response. Were glad you enjoyed your stay, come back soon! Regards, Jason. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★Nov 2022

• "Nice cottage well equipped with everything you need only a 5 minute walk in to town"

  Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! - Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelvin4.7★Oct 2022

• "Lovely little place, excellent location, Everything you could possibly need is proved."

  The bedroom window handle missing could not be opened. The shaggy quilt cover is not suitable for a rental property as cannot be cleaned properly (hairs etc) we went out straight away and purchased a new bed set. This had already been mentioned, in the guest review book in the cottage. Chocolates & wine a nice touch. Just needs a little more attention to detail. Car parking is a problem in Whitby but we were lucky enough to find an on street parking place, close by. We will recommend as we had a great time In Whitby and loved the quirkyness of the place.

  Thank you for leaving feedback and we glad you enjoyed your stay. We decided on the "shaggy" style bed linen for warmth and comfort but have taken your comments onboard. You're welcome back anytime!- Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Russell4.1★Sep 2022

• "Small, but everything is there, close to the center and the sights!"

  Ideal accommodation for a few days, gladly again...

  Thank you for your feedback, come again soon! - Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Reinhold3.8★Sep 2022

• "The owners were very helpful when we locked ourselves out!"

  The cottage is cute & quirky. It is well equipped with everything you need. The parking is almost impossible particularly on Church Street. Once parked do not move your car!

  Thank you for your feedback! Parking is an issue as Whitby (for residents as well!) is so busy all year round now. I hope it didnt detract from your stay. Come back soon! - Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison4.4★Aug 2022

• "Property owners very helpful in case of locking ourselves out,very prompt and positive."

  Got 2 parking tickets due to lack of parking near Property and lack of parking sign imformation(down to council).Whitby is beautiful and we will return.

  Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! - Jason Property Owner

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Aug 2022

• "Small property with good amenities close to center of Whitby Bed and living ..."

  Small property with good amenities close to center of Whitby Bed and living room covered in hair we spent the first day cleaning

  Thankyou for your feedback, we sincerely apologise, we have been having problems with our cleaner, which now has been resolved. We hope this has not put you off returning. Kind regards Jason & Ruth Property Owner

  Reviewed by John2.8★Jul 2022

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