Guests say
Bram's Lair in Whitby receives high praise for its prime location, comfort, and thoughtful touches like welcome hampers. Guests appreciate the clean, well-equipped apartments and the stunning sea views. While there are minor maintenance issues and occasional cleanliness oversights, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean and well-presented. However, there were a few mentions of specific cleanliness issues, such as an unclean bathroom and dusty skirting boards. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience, sea views, and proximity to local attractions. Guests find it ideal for exploring Whitby and appreciate the easy parking with permits provided.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the apartment. There are some comments about draughty windows and self-closing doors, but overall, the comfort level is rated highly.
The apartment is praised for being well-equipped with modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some guests noted minor maintenance issues like a problematic bathroom lock and a draughty window, which slightly impacted the score.
The welcome hampers and dog treats are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gifts, while often provided, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Bram's Lair is in a prestigious spot of the seaside town of Whitby, just moments away from the sandy beach. Reportedly where Bram Stoker wrote the famous story of Dracula in 1897, this dog friendly ground-floor apartment overlooks Crescent Gardens and has views over the coastline and beach, making an idyllic base for families, friends and literary lovers looking for a coastal retreat. The interior has an open-plan living space with blue, grey, and white décor, as well as a shaker-style kitchen with everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals. Unwind on the sofa with a cup of tea as you catch-up on shows on the wall-mounted TV or curl up on the armchair to escape into the pages of a book. The dining table is great for mealtimes and board games, so you can look forward to spending time together. After a day lounging on the beach, freshen up in the shower room before choosing your room. There are two bedrooms, a king-size with a dresser and a double bed with a single bunk on top with storage to keep your belongings. In the morning, enjoy a quaint stroll around Crescent Gardens before picking a café to enjoy a home-cooked breakfast and steaming cup of coffee. The coastal town of Whitby is ideal for the explorers at heart, where you can tour the ruins of Whitby Abbey, head up 199 steps for splendid views of the coastline and enjoy fish and chips on the sandy beach to unwind. A short drive will lead you to the picture-perfect village of Robin Hood's Bay; here you can paddle in rock pools on the sweeping beach, find ancient fossils and dine out at a traditional pub. Also, within easy reach is the vibrant town of Scarborough, home to a medieval castle to immerse yourself in the past, an aquarium to admire sea creatures and a water park for a splash. For long-lasting memories with your loved ones, consider Bram's Lair.
At the mouth of the River Esk in North Yorkshire's Scarborough region sits the seaside town and port of Whitby. The area is perfectly positioned for visiting this stunning region of Yorkshire, and there are plenty of things to do there, so you can make the most of both the countryside and the seaside. There is something to do in this area for every interest and season, from the adjacent North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches. Among its many attractions, Whitby has a beautiful ambience with meandering streets and obscure alleys that are home to a variety of restaurants and businesses. Visit the charming harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun go down, or go whale watching or on a coastal cruise to see the wildlife up close.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double bed with a single bunk bed on top.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towel included in rent.
Highchair available on request.
Parking scratch cards for roadside on first-come, first-served basis.
One dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub and beach 0.2 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (32)
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Rebecca
The hamper of treats and the dog treats were much appreciated. We didn't realise dog bowls would be provided so did bring our own but that was a handy touch by the owners. Apartment had all the amenities we needed - we did end up bringing our own iron and hairdryer as I couldn't see these as being listed as provided for (apologies if they were listed and I missed it) but if they aren't listed then I think it would be a good idea to just make a note that these are provided. Bed was comfy and lovely bedding along with fluffy thick towels added to the comfortable stay. The apartment overall is lovely and we enjoyed our stay. It's great that parking permits are provided and we found a spot easily with it being November but we did make an error with the second permit in that I omitted to add my reg plate on the permit and did come back to a parking notice which I was gutted about!! - I have appealed and await the outcome but would advise future guests to be so careful with these permits as not only ourselves but other cars around us got tickets also. The only negatives were the main front door to the actual building - it is a heavy door which is not easy to push/pull open and even more difficult to shut - my husband who is a pretty stocky young man even had to give it a good pull to get it to shut so we did want to provide feedback on this to advise we feel it could do with being looked at. Finally I felt the apartment was clean and tidy overall but there could just do with a bit more attention to detail with things like skirting boards which were dusty in places and the stool in the under sink cupboard in the bathroom was not clean enough to use. Overall we enjoyed our stay and love Whitby.
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Martin
Comfortable and welcoming as a dog owner. Parking permits were a very welcome part of the package. We will recommend this to friends to take a few days in Whitby in this comfortable appartment
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Jennifer
Beams lair is in an amazing location. We loved the views over the sea and how easy it was to get to everything from West Cliff. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen well equipped and we especially appreciated all the attention to detail for those traveling with children like a high chair, kids plates and cups, and a stool in the bathroom to help little ones get to the sink! We had a perfect stay and will definitely be back!