Holiday Apartments in Whitby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Angela - Verified booking

  The location of the property is fantastic, and the promise of off road parking was a big incentive.

  The apartments are finished to a very high specification and Helen provided lots of pre visit information and recommendations. The Evening Star is much smaller than other apartments that are priced the same so we expected them to be the same, however in reality the living space is very small and dark, we are tall and barely fitted in the double beds, especially in room two when there is no room at the end of the bed for long legs. The apartment is on the ground level as you walk into the building but in reality it is in the roof of the Shed, thus the windows are all below shoulder level, so you have to bend well down to look out and there is thick frames and heavy black Iron grating, giving the impression of a prison cell, so although we could technically see the abbey and the river, it was only if we knelt on the floor. Also the 2nd bedroom is so small that you can’t walk round the bed, so the person sleeping next to the window (approx 6 feet from the 6.30am train on the track right next to it) has to climb over their partner for any night time bathroom visit. There needs to be some sort of procedure, perhaps a locking pole at the end of each parking spot, with a key for each flat as it was clear that some people used more than their one space allocation, we were not the only couple who had to park on the road, despite paying for this premium Property on a promise of off road parking. We would definitely stay at the Engine shed again, but definitely not in the Evening star if it stays the same price as the bigger apartments.

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• Olivia - Verified booking

  The Whitby Engine Sheds are a perfect base for a holiday in Whitby.

  Being close to the centre allowing you to explore on foot but also very quiet. The accommodation has been very well thought out and designed. Secure off road parking for 1 car, each appartment named after a steam engine. Warm, welcoming and comfortable. Fabulous super king beds. Well equipped kitchen and all you would expect from a home from home. Lovely welcome pack which also included bread, butter, selection of jams, Yorkshire tea, coffee and milk. Some flowers and delicious biscuits made in Whitby (We purchased several more packets!!!) Whether you are a steam train enthusiast or not, you cannot fail to be charmed by the daily visits by the steam engines. They are fabulous and literally, right outside the window (the trains do not disturb you, they only run at civilised hours!!) Whitby itself is a lovely town. Very well worth a visit. From the independent shops, cobbled lanes, 199 steps, churches, the Abbey, Dracula stories, the beaches, fossil hunting, boat trips and of course the fish and chips. If you've never been to Whitby, you really should go and stay at the Engine Shed, you won't regret it.

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• Lynn - Verified booking

  We have been to Park View twice this year, July and September.

  We enjoyed both stays. The apartment is very comfortable, well situated for all amenities. Close to the harbour and opposite Pannet Park. It is very very comfortable for 3 people. The second bedroom is quite small, the bed is up against the wall, so some may struggle to get in and out of the bed if there was two people. Again this is only an issue if there is mobility problems, but feel people should know this before they choose to book. Another issue is, there are two steep flights of stairs to the apartment which when carrying heavy luggage or for anyone with mobility problems would be a real problem. There is no parking at the property, we have been fortunate to find on street free parking, as we know Whitby well, but if you don't manage to find anywhere, the cost of parking for the weeks stay would be pricey. Park View is a great place to stay, we have had a super time. The reason I pointed out the stairs and bed is we took my elder sister with us one of the stays and she struggled with the stairs, but other than that had a great time.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  Well located apartment, and a good size for 3, with everything we needed for a good stay.

  We had a couple of hiccups though; Noise from the resistant upstairs-it might be worth noting in the description that the apartments are mixed holiday and residential. The tv didn’t work for the duration of our stay, the property owner was quick to help but was told a new part was required and not available until our return date. Another landlord spotted that an electric switch in the communal area had been set to off, this had prevented the tv and the communal hall/stair lights from working. We left the keys in the door lock of the apartment (as we were intending on going straight back out) and out of habit my daughter turned the catch inside. This effectively deadlocked the lock, meaning we were locked in the apartment. A neighbour heard us knocking and released us fortunately. Serious issue potentially, especially in case of fire. We found the double bed, with the footboard a little too small in the master bedroom. The flat owner couldn’t have gone more to help with the issues.

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• Jenny - Verified booking

  Actually getting into the property at the start of the holiday was a little difficult.

  Several guests arrived at the same time and a backlog occurred on the road. People were having difficulty accessing keys from the key safes. Once in the garage no one knew where to park...as each bay was numbered. Subsequently we realised the numbers were those of our apartments, however we had to park up before finding our apartment and discovering it’s number. This seemed to be stressing some of the more mature guests. It would therefore be easier if on the booking info you were told the number of your appartment. However although we parked in the wrong bay all week and no one bothered it would simplify arrival. The plush carpets throughout the building were fabulous....as walkers coming back in muddied up it meant we had to strip off outside and then access the garage to leave our wet muddy boots and over trousers, as we didn’t want to make a mess. We felt wooden flooring inside the foyer would have been more appropriate. But we loved the place and will definitely return.

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