See Glympse

61 Customer Reviews

• "This is a beautiful property with every convenience."

  Unusually, there is no welcome pack, so don’t forget to bring the basics of milk and such with you. We had an unfortunate start to our holiday, with a cancelled train and then torrential rain as we arrived at the property. We were unable to get in for an hour as there were two keypads and we mistakenly tried the wrong one. We tried to contact Sykes for advice and they responded twenty four hours later. We were able to get through to another company who also let the house and they told us about the second box, which we had assumed to be a security light! It would be helpful if the faulty box was removed so that other visitors do not make the same mistake. It caused us a very stressful start to our break. Surely, If booking with Sykes, you should be able to contact someone in an emergency ?

  We are sorry that you didn't have the best start to your holiday with the train issues and the Great British weather! Yorkshire Coastal Cottages are the local office that look after the property and are always happy to help. It does clearly state on the key collection details that you receive that it is the Top Key safe with the black cover that you need to use. We are sorry for any confusion. There is contact details for Sykes on your booking details, as well as an emergency out of hours number, or there is the local Yorkshire Coastal Cottages office located on Skinner Street, Whitby that is open 6 days a week. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2024

• "Great location, just a short walk into centre."

  Parking is tricky on street, just need a little bit of luck! Lovely well equipped property, very clean and decorated to an high standard. Fantastic for up to three couples or a large family

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Sep 2024

• "We stayed the top floor."

  The be bathroom drains were a bit whiffy which wasn't great. The location is great for walking to town but parking is tricky. No outdoor space except for a tiny courtyard out the back so in hindsight it wasn't suitable for the dog. Lovely decor, clean and comfortable house.

  Reviewed by Isabel3.8★Aug 2024

• "A very well placed, comfortable and beautifully designed house."

  It had everything you need for a wonderful holiday or short break. Everything has been thought of and we would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you See Glympse for a lovely weekend full of special family memories.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jul 2024

• "A beautiful property, very well equipped and tastefully decorated throughout."

  Although we couldn't always park outside the property it was possible to park close by. Situated a short walk from the town, the uphills helped us to wear off some of the food and drink we found in the large number of pubs and restaurants.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jun 2024

• "Had a lovely stay, the house was perfect."

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely property clearly renovated to a good standard."

  Ideal location for Whitby town centre - only about 5 minutes walk into town As has been said by others, parking can be difficult - on arrival we had to park a couple of roads away but fell lucky when a couple of cars left shortly after and we were able to move our car. We enjoyed our stay and the property suited our requirements for the weekend

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2024

• "We have had the most miserable holiday ever."

  This was due to a restrictive clause imposed on our stay, which was only introduced to us after we had fully paid for the holiday. This was that under no circumstances at any time could our dog be left alone in the house. Why was this never made clear in the initial details? We have stayed at many cottages in Whitby before and are used to ‘dog rules’ which are always made clear from the start. We have no problem with these and happily adhere to them. But this restriction, imposed at the last minute, meant that we could not go into town together, go for long walks during the day together, go out in the evening together…all the things we love to do in Whitby. Our dog is a 12 year old Cavalier with a heart condition, he doesn’t do distance or crowds! The only thing we could do as a family all week was to walk him round the block. We are therefore looking for substantial compensation for a ruined holiday. I have spoken with Sykes today who have told me they will set up a case and get back to me. You cannot impose such restrictive conditions at that stage of an agreement. In fact it is illegal to do so, and this is a route we shall take if necessary.

  Under the Booking Terms and conditions that is freely available to view on the Sykes website, section 9.5 clearly states 'Pet rules: You must not allow pets on beds or on furniture within the Property. Pets must not be left alone in the Property (which include the garden and any outside areas) at any time.' Yorkshire Coastal Cottages/ Sykes on behalf of the property owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark2.5★Mar 2024

• "Stayed here as 3 mature elderly couples for 3 nights and had an amazing stay."

  The property is in a good location, a 5 minute walk down to the train station and has ample free parking outside the house or on nearby streets. The house itself is very tastefully decorated, with good quality fixtures and fittings and ample seating for 6 people in the lounge and dining room. There is an unbelievable amount of crockery and cutlery and everything else you could possibly need. There are three good sized bedrooms, all with comfortable beds and two bathrooms. We had an issue on arrival about cleaners having not been in but this was very quickly resolved with the agents and the house was left spotlessly clean. We would definitely use again and can highly recommend. Ps not really suitable for anyone with mobility problems as there are lots of steps.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fabulous comfortable house in a convenient setting, thank you so much, we will be back!"

  Thank you for your lovely comments. Hope you had a lovely time in Whitby! Kind regards, Rosie, Jane, Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cathy5.0★Mar 2024

• "A lovely stay in See Glympse."

  Beautiful furniture and thoughtful decoration and very close to the lovely harbour. Very clean and full of household necessities. A lovely little hamper on arrival too. Only drawback was the lack of parking and row of bins behind the property but this was understandable in a built up area. Will recommend.

  Thank you for your lovely comments regarding Whitby and SeeGlympse. We hope the parking didn’t detract too much from your enjoyment of beautiful Whitby. Kind regards Rosie, Jane , Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Feb 2024

• "Beautiful house with excellent facilities."

  Location is convenient for whitby attractions.

  Thank you and a very happy new year to you all. Kind regards Rosie, Richard and Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Dec 2023

• "What a great place to stay!"

  This house is spotless, beautifully decorated and equipped with absolutely everything that you could need! Would highly recommend and would stay here again.

  Hello there. Thank you for your lovely comments about the ‘old gal’! We hope you had a fab time in beautiful Whitby and the surrounding area. Kind regards, Jane, Rosie and Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Nov 2023

• "The property was lovely."

  Everything you needed was supplied. The beds were very comfortable . Beautiful bathroom and spotless clean. The only downside was the parking first come first served, but that’s no fault of See Glympse. Will highly recommend to friends and family.

  Hello, thank you for your feed back, it’s very much appreciated. We hope you enjoyed your time in beautiful Whitby. Kind regards Rosie, Richard, Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2023

• "The property itself was comfortable, we struggled with the firmness of the bed which we found very hard."

  Personal preference I know. There was only one tea towel at the property so we had to purchase more. The oven hob is defective and needs attention. There was black mould in the shower cubicle.

  Thank you for your feedback. There should have been 2 tea towels left so going forwards we will ensure this is the case. The hob is an induction hob for safety reasons. It requires the correct pans which provided. There are also instructions on how to operate the hob in the appliance folder in the kitchen. That being said we will check to make sure everything is working as it should be. We apologise, and we will have the shower resealed at the earliest opportunity. Had you contacted Yorkshire Coastal Cottages during your stay we would have rectified the issues for you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin2.8★Jul 2023

• "Lovely town house decorated beautifully, shame about some of the neighbouring ..."

  Lovely town house decorated beautifully, shame about some of the neighbouring houses that let the area down Can’t fault anything about this property, it’s got everything you need for a relaxing couple of days in Whitby The location is brilliant, 5 minutes walk into the centre We will return

  Thank you for your lovely review. Glad to hear you enjoyed beautiful Whitby. Kind regards Rosie, Richard, Jane. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Jul 2023

• "The downstairs of the property needed a good clean."

  When we arrived the kitchen floor was covered in large spots of fat, when I cleaned this, the cloth I used was filthy suggesting the floor hadn’t been washed at all. Fat was dripping out of the extractor fan suggesting the filter needed changing. Downstairs definitely needed all the furniture moving and the place ‘bottoming’. The advertised outside space, although small was filthy and totally unfit for use. In no way did it resemble the picture in the advertisement. The dishwasher didn’t work and we had to put salt and rinse aid in it. The en-suite shower upstairs smelt very musty and the fan very dusty ( thus was mentioned in a previous review) This spoilt our enjoyment of what was a pleasant room. The house looks beautiful on the pictures but unfortunately the cleanliness issues would stop us using or recommending it again.

  Hello , thank you for your feedback. Your comments have been noted. Kind regards - Rosie, Richard and Jane Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan2.5★May 2023

• "The property was very nicely decorated, warm ,comfortable and welcoming."

  There was a good selection of pots and crockery as well as games and movies. It was obvious that great care and attention had been taken to make visitors enjoy their stay. The property was in a good location and only a short walk to Whitby town centre. Building renovation work is ongoing on the street although generally it is a quiet location. On street parking was difficult on some occasions. It was unfortunate that some areas of cleanliness within the property were not up to the expected standard . For example the oven was not clean although foil had been placed in the grill pan. There were three oven trays which were all unfit to use, however these were quickly replaced by the local sales and support team. The bathroom shower safety mats were unfit to use and these were not replaced during our 7 day vacation. The upper shower room is very compact. The shower itself was really nice, however as a shower water is expected to splash on the base during use but the tray was very slippy. Without a safety mat or bath floor mat to step onto when getting out of the shower the floor was also slippy. There was not much room to move about when getting out of the shower or using the sink. Small issues such as dust under furniture and in air extractor vents were noticed. We were asked to remove bedding on leaving which we did. The top bedding as lovely. However two of the actual quits were stained and four of the pillow protectors were very badly stained and not , in our view, suitable for multiple visitors. While these were small points which did not spoil our stay , once again in our view, they let the property down.

  Hello there, Glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Whitby. However, very sorry to hear you had some issues in the house. We will ensure that these are reviewed and renewals to equipment will be made accordingly. Regarding cleanliness this will be mentioned at review with the cleaning team. Your feed back is very much appreciated, glad to hear these points did not spoil your holiday. Regards Rosie, Jane, Richard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Mar 2023

• "Lovely property with everything you could possibly need."

  Good location for walking into town. We enjoyed our 2 night stay and would definitely recommend

  Hello, thank you for your lovely review. Good to hear you had a lovely time in fabulous Whitby. Hope to see you again. Kind regards Jane, Rosie, Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Feb 2023

• "Beautiful house 200m from the centre of Whitby."

  Accommodation had everything you need for a relaxing stay. Everything done to an excellent standard. We stayed over the Christmas period & all decorations and added extras were there to make a wonderful homely feel. We used both rooms, front room for watching films and the dining room for family games as well as eating. We managed to park outside & while parking wasn't plentiful there were spaces available in surrounding streets.

  Hello there one and all, how lovely to hear you had such a fun Christmas in beautiful Whitby, and managed to get out and about. Thank you for your lovely feedback it is greatly appreciated. Hope you all have a great 2023 Kind regards Rosie, Jane, Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Dec 2022

• "Excellent property with everything you need."

  The house is decorated beautifully (a credit to the owners). Plenty of space in-which to relax and forget about the day-to-day troubles. We had a great time in Whitby and will be visiting again soon.

  Hello, thank you for your lovely feedback, it makes such a difference to hear you’ve had a lovely holiday. Whitby is such a beautiful town . Take care, and have a good Christmas Kind regards Jane, Rosie and Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2022

• "A superb property."

  Well thought out design. See Glympse was an ideal property for my family and I. This was a belated 30th birthday treat for my daughter that had been delayed due to Covid ( now 32).My first holiday with my first grandchild. Overall made our stay in Whitby memorable. 5 stars!! Thank you.

  Thank you for your lovely review. So good to hear you had a lovely holiday in beautiful Whitby! Sounds like it was an excellent time all round. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2022

• "Fabulously decorated, very clean and with everything you could want provided."

  Parking is difficult but out of owners control. Loved the welcome pack.

  Hello, thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in beautiful Whitby. Unfortunately we are not allowed to reserve a parking space. So good to hear it didn’t spoil your experience of this lovely town. Kind regards Rosie, Jane and Richard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Sep 2022

• "Loved this holiday home."

  It was very good.

  Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased you enjoyed lovely Whitby. Kind regards, Rosie, Jane, Richard Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Aug 2022

• "The information regarding the property position was accurate."

  It was stated that the house was 10 minutes from the beach however this wasn't accurate it was 10 minutes to the harbour and another 10 minutes to the beach. Also it stated there's parking for one car this wasn't the case there was never space on the street we paid £9 x2 (as we went in 2 cars) per day to park the car in the long stay car park. An additional cost of £63 (1car) which we hadn't budgeted for.

  Reviewed by Marie3.4★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful house in the heart on Whitby, the house had everything you could ask for and much much more."

  We would definitely book the house again. The only con I have is the parking which was quite an issue.

  Reviewed by Jess5.0★Jul 2022

• "Excellent holiday cottage with lots of character."

  Had everything you need for a holiday stay, and everything worked. Great use of space with the little en suite at the top. Good storage. Comfortable beds. Blackout blinds a must in midsummer, and the fans in the rooms were appreciated. We did sleep with windows shut so as to not hear the gulls quite so loud! I think there must have been soundproofing as once the windows were closed we couldn’t hear much at all. Lovely view to the Abbey from the top floor. Be warned of steep stairs - to be expected in this type of house but those with young children or mobility impairment should be warned.

  Reviewed by Lindsey4.4★Jul 2022

• "Lovely house."

  Very well equipped and great location. Only criticisms are cooker needs a good clean and parking is difficult. Had a great stay though

  Hello there, thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about the cooker issue, and will make sure it is addressed straight away. We hope that issue, and the parking did not detract too much from your holiday in beautiful Whitby. Hope you have a lovely summer. Best regards Rosie, Jane and Richard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah3.4★Apr 2022

• "Everything you could possibly need and more, well decorated, well laid out and stunning bathroom."

  So so clean and everything is quality down to the bed sheets. Can't reccomend highly enough!

  Hello there. Good to hear you had a lovely holiday, and thank you for your valuable feedback, it has been noted. Kind regards, Jane, Rosie, Richard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.7★Mar 2022

• "The property is finished to a high standard and is very comfortable and cosy."

  We had no problems parking right outside the property and the location is ideal very central. I would definitely recommend.

  Thank you for your lovely comments about See Glympse, and great to hear you had a lovely holiday in beautiful Whitby. Kind regards Jane, Richard and Rosie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2022

• "Absolutely brilliant stay in see glympse the house is quality though out ..."

  Absolutely brilliant stay in see glympse the house is quality though out finishing to a high standard with everything catered for and only 5 min stroll to station inn defo be back

  Good to hear you had a great holiday in Whitby. Thank you for your lovely comments, much appreciated. Happy Christmas and New year, Rosie, Jane. Richard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Dec 2021

• "Excellent location and really nice, well appointed property."

  Reviewed by Rod4.7★Oct 2021

• "Everything was perfect"

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2021

• "The house was beautiful we had a wonderful stay."

  Only problem was parking but don't let that put you off this lovely house quite location but minutes walk from whitby centre

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Sep 2021

• "A beautiful house done to a high standard everything you could need is provided and is of a high quality hilly 10 minute walk up to the house from the centre but that is to be expected in Whitby ."

  Parking is one a first come first served basis we had 3 cars to park and actually managed it in the surrounding streets even after we had been out for the day but that was just luck I could see it being a problem at times . The house is 3 storey the stairs could be a problem for some . We had a very comfortable stay and would recommend See Glympse the house on the whole was clean but under sofas and furniture in the living room and on top of wardrobes were dusty which stopped it getting full marks for cleanliness. I’m not sure who this point refers to wether it’s the owners , the management company or Sykes Cottages but the long list of to do’s before you leave I found a little annoying . I would always always leave a house tidy on leaving but to be told to strip all the beds and put everything in bags is a bit cheeky we paid a lot of money to stay there a service is being provided I’m on holiday to get away from all that I have never been asked that before .

  Reviewed by Jayne4.7★Sep 2021

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at See Glympse."

  The house is extremely comfortable and had everything we needed. The situation is great as it's not in the middle of Whitby which was very busy but still only takes about 10 minutes to walk to the centre.

  Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Aug 2021

• "We felt the floors were not clean."

  Under the sofa was dirty and our socks were dirty walking about (we don’t wear shoes in the house at home) parking was a bit trickier than stated ans the garden court yard was tiny! I think if these things were addressed or explained more it would have been ideal The house however was beautiful and had everything you could ever need and more! Lovely little extra touches

  Reviewed by Amanda3.4★Jul 2021

• "Excellent location with parking surprisingly not difficult for Whitby."

  The accommodation was excellent quality and well stocked. The only slight problem is one of the bedroom doors on the top floor would not shut properly.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2021

• "Whilst being a beautiful, well finished house we feel a mention should have been made about the steepness of the staircases which presented a problem to one member of our party with some mobility problems."

  Perhaps you could give some idea of the suitability of properties for older people who may have some limited mobility. The house description led us to expect easy free parking close to the house. This wasn't the case. In a street of 38 houses there was parking for only 18 vehicles. Identical problems existed in adjacent streets.

  Reviewed by J4.4★Sep 2020

• "A wonderful cosy house,with everything needed for a great holiday,easy walking distance of the town centre."

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2020

• "We loved the cottage."

  An absolute credit to the owners. Beautifully decorated respecting the period of the property. Has everything you could possibly need I would not book through Sykes again though. Treated customers terribly through lockdown. My aunts was outstanding over £2000 for a holiday that they could not go on at the beginning of lockdown. My review in no way reflects in the owner of the property.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2020

• "Importantly beautiful house and good location but parking was a nightmare."

  Arriving and having to search for a parking space for 30 min isn’t the best way to start your holiday.

  Reviewed by Phillip4.4★Aug 2020

• "A fabulous cottage which is fully equipped, the owners have thought of everything to make the cottage extremely comfortable and welcoming!"

  Lots of extras you wouldn’t normally have in a rental. Thoroughly cleaned with lots of covid additions in place, hand washes, hand gels, hand towels in all toilets, the kitchen and near the front and rear doors. Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and lots of hangers in the wardrobes! Thick bath towels too! Would highly recommend worth every penny!

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2020

• "After being unable to travel to Rome we felt we still had to celebrate my friend's birthday and what a perfect replacement."

  Knowing we had our own space was a great idea but what a space. It's a beautiful property with such lovely decor. Everything was well thought of. Couldn't have had a better break. We will hopefully be back for another visit. Thank you

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2020

• "Parking was always an issue, We found ourselves having to park a couple of streets away and walk to the house."

  The house however was very well presented, very comfortable clean and warm. The owners had done a great job with this property and a credit to them. Unfortunately the view from the rear of the property dorma bedroom was of an alley way, but apart from that this house is in a perfect location with a 5 mins walk into Whitby. Location wise this is a great property to base yourselves.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Mar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Beautiful house!"

  Comfortable, warm,clean, well equipt. Excellent location! Thank you!

  Miss D ChapmanMar 2020

• "Great cottage , good location."

  Only complaint the back alley is filthy something the council need to address.

  Thank you for your feedback and great comments regarding the property. Sadly the Alleyway is not under our care and we will report this to our local council. Again thank you for your comments and we hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2020

• "Beautiful House."

  Real Home from home. Will recommend to family and friends. Been coming to Whitby over 30 years and one of the best places we have stayed, a credit to the owners. Hope to come back soon X

  Janet, Colin,Julie + VicFeb 2020

• "We love your house!"

  Perfect for all occasions, we will definitely be back! Thank you!

  Mrs J BroomheadFeb 2020

• "It was lovely dealing with a great company who always obliged whenever i needed ..."

  It was lovely dealing with a great company who always obliged whenever i needed any info the cottage was first class as have all the properties we have booked with you previously can highly recommend

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Dec 2019

• "Perfect. Would definitely recommended staying here."

  Brilliant location 2 minute walk into town.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Nov 2019

• "What a beautiful property!"

  Well equipped with everything and more that you could ever need. Tastefully decorated, exceptionally clean. Good location- a five minute walk down to the town and parking was always easy. As it’s dog friendly- a small dog bed would be a good addition as dogs aren’t allowed on furniture. Will definitely recommend and return.

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Oct 2019

• "Great property!"

  Done to a very high standard.

  Calder PartyApr 2019

• "Spotlessly clean and everything you could need!"

  Would definitely recommend cottage and loved the hamper on arrival!

  Twigg PartyMar 2019

• "This property has been very tastefully renovated and equipped to an exceptionally high standard."

  Very centrally situated.

  Saville PartyJan 2019

• "We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your beautiful property."

  The decorations, fixtures, fittings and equipment are allamazing; so full of love and hard work. Soft furnishings are fab!

  Stokoe PartyDec 2018

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