Guests say
West Cliff House in Whitby is praised for its great location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as a welcome bottle of prosecco. However, some cleanliness issues were noted, including dust and rubbish under furniture. Parking can be problematic, with the designated space often taken. The property's decor and proximity to amenities are highlights, making it a potentially lovely stay for visitors.
Guests have reported cleanliness issues such as dust, rubbish under furniture, and uncleaned outdoor furniture. However, the bedrooms and bathrooms were generally found to be clean, and some guests felt the overall cleanliness was satisfactory.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the seafront, town, and amenities, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to explore Whitby.
The comfort of the beds and settees is frequently complimented, contributing to a restful stay. However, some guests mentioned issues with heat settings and a hard mattress in the attic room.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-stocked kitchen and comfortable living spaces. Maintenance issues such as a stuck shower setting, a drafty window, and parking space confusion have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.
Guests have expressed gratitude for the thoughtful touches like treats on arrival, beach supplies, and parking passes. It should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
West Cliff House is situated on the coast of the seaside town of Whitby, in North Yorkshire, and is a stunning basement apartment for families and friends looking to share a special occasion together or simply tour a different part of the country. The house has a private front access, and shared use of a spacious rear courtyard. The main house sleeps seven people in four bedrooms, with a sea view from the main bedroom on the top floor. It has an open-plan living area and a quality finish, making you feel right at home. The house is located a few hundred yards from beautiful views of the sea and Whitby Abbey, and only a few minutes from the fabulous beach, where families can enjoy a relaxing day sunbathing, playing a variety of beach games and even learning to surf! Within 5 minutes are: cinema, ice cream parlour, crazy golf, amusement arcades, paddling pool, surf board hire & lessons, indoor swimming pool & sports facilities. The Abbey itself is within driving distance, or a 15 minute walk, and is perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, and was said to be the home of the first known poet, featuring a wealth of culture and history inside. If it's history you're looking for then the Captain Cook Memorial Museum is for you, showcasing displays on Cook's life and voyages to the South Pacific, dating back to the 18th century. Try your hand at the 199 steps and see how far you can get before tiring - if you make it to the top, you will discover sweeping views across the harbour and the town itself, something you don't want to miss! Use 11 West Terrace as your base for exploring this wonderfully historic seaside town and its surrounding areas. The rear access is via a shared hallway, which also functions as the main access to West Cliff Apartment. This is separate property which can be booked independently (sleeps 2) or in conjunction with West Cliff House (sleeping 9 in total). To book both together please reserve both West Cliff House and West Cliff Apartment. .Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 999913, together they can sleep 9 people.
Whitby is a seaside town in North Yorkshire, England, situated in the Scarborough district, at the mouth of the River Esk. The town offers a large selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities. Whitby also gives access to a number of tourist destinations such as Whitby Abbey, Whitby Golf club, Pannett Park and the delightful Whitby beach.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size (zip/link can be twins on request), 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire.
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car to rear, and permit parking.
Enclosed shared courtyard garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles and pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
Reviews (20)
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Meg
There are one or two things which let it down. The kitchen has an [in my opinion] overlarge cooker and so many gadgets and pieces of equipment that there is no room for food other than the fridge. The under TV cupboard was inconvenient and inappropriate for such use as labelled. We left the house cleaner than we found it. Kitchen and bathrooms were spotless, but under the sofas we found sweets and other foodstuffs, toys and fluff. Under the beds, we found an empty coke can and toys. The promised parking disc cards were not there. A phone call to the owner brought a promise of 'the cleaner will drop it off'. That never happened and so parking the second car caused quite an expense and usually a long walk after a busy day. The bottle of prosecco was a nice touch on arrival.
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Susan
Perfectly situated really close to beach and amenities and with a partial sea view from the attic bedroom window. We really appreciated the prosecco on arrival, thank you! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the towels were lovely and thick. Despite being an all adult party we were delighted to find comprehensive beach supplies including buckets and spades and crabbing buckets in the shed! A couple of minor things that could have made our stay even more perfect would have been a few cleaning supplies, such as a multi surface spray and some loo cleaner. If there was a hoover we never found it. Some instructions for the attic blind would have been helpful and the main grill wasn't working in the oven. None of that was enough to detract from an excellent stay in a beautiful house though.
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Carla
Garden much smaller than seen in photo - overgrown and garden sofa filthy - requires a cover. Kitchen well stocked - however cooker hadn't been cleaned for weeks - inground cooking and smoked +++. Generally clean but very dusty behind furniture and stair carpet spotted with spills. Under cushions on sofa there were crumbs and general dust. These issues spoiled the house which was lovely. Carla