Eskside Cottage

First impression of the cottage was that it needed a little love; the garden was a little untidy, and the shrubs growing on the house required a good tidy-up, particularly around the windows.

The garden in general required a little work. The paintwork on the window sills and gutters/downspouts required attention....paint!. Entering and leaving the property was difficult through both the front and back doors, possibly due to the hot weather, and we had trouble locking and unlocking them. The kitchen was nice and usable, though it could have done with a few more saucepans to prepare a decent meal. Moving into the lounge/dinner, we appreciated the welcome gift and enjoyed it [Thank you]. The room was well laid out and functional, though the sofa and chair weren't the most comfortable. Moving on to the stairs, these were FRIGHTENING; we were shocked that they were NOT mentioned in the Sykes description of the property [if they had been described or photographed, we would NOT have booked]. The bedrooms were comfortable with quality bedding. The door on the Juliet balcony needed something to stop it swinging open or slamming closed. The boiler in the front bedroom would fire up and run for 5/10 minutes during the night between about 10 pm & 5 am. The bathroom was all functional; a non-slip mat in the shower and for when you step out of the shower would have made it a little more relaxing experience. A power shower would be a great improvement. Pete & Liz.

Lovely property nice quiet location very well equipped cottage and lovely welcome pack would highly recommend and would happily visit again

Lovely cottage, in an excellent location.

Very well equipped, perfect for a family get away.

We had a lovely week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage.

The beds were super comfy and we had wonderful nights sleep after days in the fresh sea air. Both bathroom and Kitchen sufaces were clean and the bedrooms nicely presented.This being said, and however, the general standard of cleaning on arrival in the cottage was not the best. There was a lot of dust build up in room corners and the TV cabinet really hadn't seen a duster/polish for quite some time - it was very dusty. Additionally, and we know these can sometimes appear overnight, there were quite a few "very old and well established" cobwebs. We always stay in self catering accomodation and always, without fail, clean and leave the premises before we depart to a high standard - as would be expected. Regretfully, we weren't able to do this as we would have liked and to our usual standards when leaving Eskside Cottage. This was because there were absolutely no cleaning products supplied apart from - washing up liquid and dish washer/washing machine tabs. We did our absolute best, but were dissapointed, due to the lack of cleaning supplies and attempting to to remove the older dust. Finally, whilst we very much appreciated the enclosed garden for our little dog, the lawned area needs attention and the garden as a whole a general tidy up.

Lovely cosy cottage.

Had everything we needed. Location was great to get the bus/train to Whitby. Would definately recommend!

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful location.

Had everything we needed for a short break and the welcome gift on arrival was very much appreciated. Really enjoyed our stay!

Lovely cottage, very cosy and comfortable.

The log fire was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Good location to explore the coast and North Yorkshire Moors. Would recommend to all.

Absolutely beautiful place to stay would highly recommend, nice clean and comfortable.

Lovely view and very clean. Will be back thank you

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage excellent, location good to get about to other places, very clean and everything you needed for your stay , thank you for making our holiday relaxing and comfortable.

Lovely cottage nice location handy for whitby and surrounding areas.

The cottage itself was home from home everything that we needed was available.will look forward to staying here again. Eskside cottage is the best cottage we've stayed in within north Yorkshire.

Second time we have stayed here and would happily return again.

Location is fab, close to Whitby but without the parking hassles. The weekend has been very cold but the cottage was lovely and warm and cosy with everything we needed to warm up and enjoy a couple of family evenings in. Did venture out one evening to enjoy local pub The Plough which is just around corner and served good food - though was shut on Monday otherwise we would have returned there. Cotyage was clean ans comfortable with an enviable bathroom - teenager enjoyed relaxing in the rolltop bath. Kitchen had everything we needed to make some basic meals (could have made more than that but was there for a break). For us, the only niggle, and one clear in the description was only having one loo but that is just because we are used to different - could the under stairs cupboard house a downstairs loo? This would then make for a perfect holiday cottage for us. Thanks for the welcome pack too - lovely touch (would have enjoyed some local jam or honey rather than maybe the chocolate - but this is meant as a suggestion not a criticism). Thanks for a lovely cosy stay x

A beautiful, clean warm and comfortable cottage.

The facilities were amazing and the secure garden great for the dog. One of the best cottages we've used and we've used a lot! We would definitely like to revisit for longer in the future.

A very comfortable and cosy cottage with everything we needed.

In a good location to the moors and coast and nearby facilities. Particularly enjoyed the fish and chips from Sleights chippy! It was lovely to feel very welcome by the gift of local coffee, biscuits, tea etc. A lot of cottages I’ve stayed in have lacked this welcome parcel. Totally recommend!! Will be returning in future.

It was a lovely comfy cosy cottage.

The welcome pack was greatly appreciated, especially the coffee as we forgot to bring some! The enclosed garden was great for the dog to stretch her legs on a morning. We went to the beach they was recommended and had an amazing time, we’ll definitely be back!

The kitchen and bathroom were fine,as for the living room dusty cobwebs ,the tv stand was covered in dust.

Mould growing on wall behind book rack and corner cupboard in dining area. Garden overgrown and in need of maintenance. Only 1 toilet roll provided . Boiler pressure dropped to nil on last day so didi not need to call for help great location ,parking good,but cottage needs some TLC.

Cottage was very well equipped and extremely comfortable- will definitely be going back.

The Cottage was well situated being a few hundred meters from the main road to Whitby.

The local SPAR shop was close by as well as a good fish and chip shop. The Cottage itself was clean when we arrived with a very nice welcome basket. The kitchen and bathroom were of a very good quality and appeared to be a fairly recent installation. The beds were very comfortable. The heating worked very well and kept the cottage very cosy indeed, the week we were there was the first week that the temperatures had dropped this year with day time temperatures of 12- 14 and night time temperatures of 5. I would highly recommend this cottage and should we ever return to this part of Yorkshire would be happy to stay agin at Eskside.

Beautiful cottage tastefully decorated.

Comfortable and homely.

Lovely property, ideal location for visiting Whitby, Scarborough.

A bit like a tardis as a lot bigger than it looks from outside. Kitchen has everything you need. Bathroom is fabulous. Needs a bit of TLC in some areas. Enclosed garden was great for our dog. Hedges are really overgrown & garden would look a lot bigger if they were cut back. We were unable to make use of the patio table due to hedges encroaching. On arrival a bit dusty, hairs & crumbs under cushions on furniture which I hoovered & food left in freezer from previous occupants which I discarded. We put recycling bin out on Tuesday at 8.30am as notice neighbours had theirs out. Unfortunately think we should have put it out the night before as it wasn’t emptied. A chalk board in kitchen or notice might help with best times for bins to be put out rather than in info book. Despite this we would definitely return. The Plough pub is within walking distance & serves nice food & fish & chip shop is lovely

This cottage far surpassed our expectations.

The quality of fixtures and fittings is unmatched as was the quality of linen. We would highly recommend this cottage and when we return to the North Yorkshire Moors, we will be booking this cottage.

Beautiful cottage.

Very spacious and comfortable. Great location - not too far from whitby. Amazing welcome basket - the best we've ever had

Absolutely brilliant.

Enjoyed our stay so much and we will definitely be back! Thank you x

Cleanliness and maintenance could be much improved.

We have already been in contact regarding our stay.

The cottage is absolutely beautiful and is situated just right for many attractions and different areas to visit.

We have stayed in Eskside Cottage 3 times.

The cottage is well equipped, comfortable and clean. It is situated in the centre of Sleights close to local amenities and transport. It is an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire coastline and moors. The owners maintain the property well. The downside is there is a small enclosed garden to the side but the back wall and kitchen window is in the neighbouring properties land. Our latest stay was only 4 days and the neighbours mini digger was parked outside the kitchen window. There is no real view from anywhere in the cottage, apart from back bedroom and nowhere to sit outside the property in the sun. It is however an excellent base from which to tour Yorkshire and return to.

The cottage is lovely we were warm and cosy.

The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The welcome hamper was much appreciated. The water was nice and hot and there were good quality fluffy towels. We had no problems with connecting to the WiFi and accessed extra channels on the TV easily. The garden was enclosed and safe for our dog. Overall we had a very pleasant break despite the weather

This is a lovely place to stay and use as a base to explore from.

A well equipped home with all modern conveniences available. A real home from home.

We had a few cleaning issues, had to wipe inside cupboards etc before food put away.

Moved the nest of tables to put our bags in the corner and needed to hoover that area as not done. Also noticed on the dining room chairs where the cushion sits in need of a clean actually on the chair, but didn't do as we were on holiday break for my birthday treat. The radiators weren't piping hot apart from the upstairs landing. The lounge didn't throw enough heat out on the radiator and we had issues with no logs left on arrival which the owner rectified within half hour. We went out the following day as we used those logs and bought some more plus kindling which cost us £17.00 we used them all up to as we like to be warm, it wasn't the best log burner we have used tbh. The kitchen was great, plenty of room, and lots of thought gone into kitchen accessories, the fridge was large, always a bonus, dishwasher and we used the washer when we had been walking on NYD, using the quick wash, something we always book when away so we could use them the next day if needed. The bed in the back bedroom (tastefully decorated in duck egg blue), was lovely, comfortable bed and lovely linen too, however, the headboard is thick with dust so needs an hoover. The bathroom is absolutely gorgeous, great to relax in a hot bath after a hike, and lovely towels to dry with. Just one other thing to mention if arriving in the winter, the outside light at the rear is quite dim, fortunately we have torches on our phone so used them to walk up to the back door as it was pitch black, wet and dark, on arrival is via the back door to access the key, so maybe a security light for the side for the winter months till the clocks change, we have 3 at home for different areas and adjust the timer as and when the dark nights draw or for lighter nights.

Eskside Cottage is homely and cosy and a perfect base for exploring this beautiful area.

The cottage is well equipped and beautifully decorated and I would recommend to anyone.

The cottage was lovely, clean and very well maintained.

The sofa & beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. It is in a beautiful part of the country with plenty to do in the surrounding area. No issues with parking on the road, no issues with road noise. The garden is small but fully enclosed which was perfect for our dog. Overall the cottage was ideal for a relaxing break, completely able to chill out and unwind. Thank you

We had a lovely stay for a week at Eskside Cottage, it's perfectly placed for everything you need in Whitby, close enough for tourist attractions, supermarkets and shops if you need to go.

We did have our car so we got around easy enough but buses are good and stops are closeby. The Cottage is extremely well equipped and comfortable, a welcome pack is provided for you consisting of tea, coffee, biscuits, chocolate, jam and milk which is a lovely touch. We would highly recommend The Hart Inn at Sandsend for a good value with a great menu for food, the pub has a small car park, first come, first served for tables in the pub downstairs area (dogs welcome) but booking is required when dining in the upstairs restaurant (no dogs allowed). We would definitely stay at Eskside Cottage again.

The cottage was comfortable, beds very good to sleep on.

Nice linen for bathroom and beds. Plenty of crockery & cutlery. Dishwasher and washing machine an asset. The welcome pack was appreciated. The village is lovely however the road that runs outside cottage to Egton is very busy and noisy. I do wish that instructions for rubbish bins were printed on a card in kitchen, many tourists do not read the instruction book so are unaware of bin protocol. The rubbish bin was Almost full outside on our arrival, we could just about put our bin liner inside before we departed. Nobody had popped the bin outside for weeks for refuse men to collect Tuesday morning.

Lovely cottage.

Clean very well equipped & dog friendly secure garden. Was able to park across the road easily. We had two problems hover bag full on arrival and carbon monoxide batteries needed checking. All sorted straight away after a phone call. Thanks. It was our second visit. Would go again. Lovely village with fish and chips restaurant just around the corner. Barbara Warsop

We had a lovely stay.

Everything we needed was there good base for exploring the beautiful area. Thank you

The cottage was beautifully decorated and furnished internally, the attention to detail was excellent!

! However.....surprisingly the same attention to detail had certainly not been lavished on the outside spaces. Externally the cottage was in a very poor state of maintenance with cobwebs, dirt, moss, overgrown plants and weeds everywhere not to mention the poor state of the external paint such as on the pipework in the back yard and the dilapidated garden shed which hasn't seen paint in years. The garden furniture provided had definitely seen better days and was not really usable. This was a real shame as it meant we were unable to take advantage of sitting outdoors in the beautiful weather we experienced during our stay. Apart from the external problems with the cottage we really enjoyed the rest of our stay. Sleightsvillage is beautiful and worth a visit, although slightly tarnished by the amount of Whitby bound traffic running through the centre. We would love to stay in the village again and would consider staying in this cottage again but only if external manintenance issues were attended to.

The only problem I had with this cottage was the heating was controlled via Hive by the owners it was very cold at night ,only on in the mornings we came home a day early because of this ,it was only 6 degrees outside & freezing inside it never came in at all one day ,I know know it’s May but more like winter especially on the coast ,apart from the heating it’s s perfect location for seeing North Yorkshire,I would return& hopefully not need our coats inside aswell as out

We had a brilliant stay in a lovely comfortable cottage.

Very well furnished with every thing you could need. It really made for a lovely break. The village was also a treat with a very good butchers, bakers, 2 pubs and family run garden centre. We would highly recommend the cottage to anyone wanting a holiday in a wonderful part of the country.

A lovely, cosy cottage in a quiet village - we arrived late in the evening to a warm and welcoming cottage.

Very well equipped and beds super comfy - plenty of wardrobe/drawers space. Easily accessible for Whitby, Scarborough and the Moors - 10 mins drive to Whitby or just over an hour’s walk along the river Esk. Local pub just around the corner. Would definitely recommend

Our second visit to Eskside cottage which is a great base for visiting the surrounding area/coast.

Had a wonderful stay, loved the new bathroom, comfy sofa, comfy bed, everything you would need in the kitchen. The only suggestion is maybe a tidy up around the patio outside the back door and either artificial grass or a path across the lawn as the key safe is at the side of the back door. We were lucky with fine weather but it could be messy in wet weather. We would definitely recommend staying here and I’m sure we’ll return here in the future.

A mat at the back door would be helpful for muddy paws.

The TV could do with checking as struggled to get ITV channels

Beautiful cottage, very well kept, nice and cosy, the kitchen in particular is stunning.

The welcome hamper is a lovely touch too, honestly those biscuits are to die for!!! Thank you!

The cottage has been refurbished to the highest possible standard it was pure luxury attention to detail was not missed it would be a pleasure to stay there again also I will definitely recommend it to my friends Thank you Lajos

A lovely cottage, well situated for Whitby.

Very well stocked kitchen. We had a fabulous stay.

Beautiful cottage.

Ideal location. Comfy, warm stay. Hamper left by owners beautiful touch. Great base to explore whitby and the surrounding coast. Pet friendly and my Pug had a great time enjoying the nearby beaches!

Great cottage would highly recommend staying there fab settings butcher's bakery outstanding

Cottage was clean and decorated to a high standard.

Great place to stay, close to shops and pub. Good location for exploring the area.

Good value property, comfortable with all the expected facilities.

Well enclosed side garden to contain our dog. Well situated between the Coast & the Moors and close to the NYSR station at Grosmont. Decent pub & fish/chip shop within 200 yards. Excellent bakers shop half a mile away.

Very well placed for exploring the Moors, seaside and Whitby.

The cottage was really good, with a very well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. Its unusual to find a 2 bed stay with 2 doubles - great linen .The little garden was fine and the sitting room worked well. We liked Sleights and very much liked the very local pub. Tiny quibbles are poor water pressure in the bathroom and parking on road/pavement not ideal. Pillows too big! Would definitely recommend.

Welcome Pack ought to include milk, especially as there is a box of teabags provided Front Garden scruffy overgrown and unwelcoming Front and Back door locks extremely difficult to use Kitchen Cold Water Tap gives a tiny trickle of water when fully on.

Stairs steep Thermostat in shower always reverts to HOT even when adjusted

The cottage is beautiful and situated in a lovely location.

Sleights has a fabulous butcher and fish and chips shop. We only visited The Plough, however the food was outstanding and great value. The cottage was what we needed for a lovely break with the dog. We would have appreciated better quality garden furniture and a bbq. The cottage’s garden would benefit from a little T.L.C Would definitely recommend

An enjoyable week.

The cottage is in a perfect position for exploring the whole area. In easy access of all facilities in the village too. Beautiful well equipped kitchen and very comfortable bed. The Juliet balcony with the french window was perfect in the extremely hot weather we had!!! A hamper filled with Yorkshire goodies was a lovely welcome gift. We are both disabled and the bathroom was spacious with wonderful roll top bath and easy access shower. The little enclosed side garden was especially enjoyed by our little dog. Thankyou so much.

This was our second time staying in this cottage.

We have stayed in many Sykes cottages over the past 8 years and this is the only one that we have returned to. It is a real home from home and the owners ensure it is equipped with everything you need. It is located in a lovely friendly village close to Whitby and an excellent base to tour the Yorkshire coast. I would highly recommend this property.

Lovely stay in a lovely cottage

Very comfortable property in a lovely area.

So many places to visit.

We had a lovely stay at Eskside Cottage, it was really clean and so well stocked for our stay.

The village and cottage had a lovely atmosphere and provided a great base for our holiday. There was everything we needed and the welcome basket was a gesture we really appreciated. The area was really quiet and it was easy to park right outside the cottage. The new bathroom was lovely and overall all the rooms were comfortable. Although this is a matter of preference, the back bedroom had a very firm mattress and the stairs were very steep (stair gates were provided though which offered lots of comfort with having our son there) which is why I rated comfort a 4*. Thank you to Rebecca and Sami for a chance to say in such a lovely place - this was our son’s very first holiday and having such a great cottage to return to each day really made it special.

Great cottage and a good locations.

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

! It was our first family break with my 17month old granddaughter and the facilities, cleanliness and location was fantastic. The only thing why I marked comfort* slightly lower was that I found the mattress too firm but that's just a personal preference everything was top quality and the hamper was a very welcome, lovely surprise. We will definitely be back and have been telling our family and friends what an exceptional holiday home it is. Also it was extremely helpful that when I rang Sykes holiday cottages my calls were answered by helpful and pleasant people and my queries were rectified promptly with no fuss, which added to a thoroughly pleasant experience. Thank you to you all and we look forward to returning again one day hopefully in the not too distant future

The cottage was exactly as you had described it.

We were very happy with the whole experience - thank you.

loved the new bathroom, very comfortable bed and an ideal location for getting about.

fifty yards up the hill is a pub called the plough, really friendly local people giving local places of interest to visit.

This is a lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

It was our second stay here and probably won’t be our last as it is a great base for when we visit family in Whitby. The cottage is warm, comfortable, well equipped and quiet. It’s a perfect bolt hole in a stunning part of the country.

Perfect cottage for a Winter getaway to the Whitby Coast, our first holiday with our little dog who seemed to settle in well.

I would suggest that the outside grassy space is improved or at least some stepping stones added across the grass to get to the bins but this wasn't a massive issue for us. I'd also suggest some spray cleaner provided in the bathroom for guest use but again not a massive issue but good hygiene practice,not costly to provide and been provided in other properties we've stayed in the area.. I would also suggest a larger duvet for the pushed together twin beds as it wasn't quite big enough for us and also the mattresses seemed to roll you into the middle suggesting they might need turning or replacing. I'd suggest having two full size single beds zip and link. Overall though we had a great holiday, enjoyed the wood burner a couple of nights as a novelty but the central heating was very toasty anyway. Perfectly located around the corner from the pub and fish & chip shop. My suggestions are just to make the property even better.

We really loved the cottage and location.

It was very comfortable and clean. We would definitely consider going there again. However there were a few things we thought could be improved. In the bathroom the towel rail kept falling off and the water pressure in the shower was very low. We were disappointed with the grassed area in the garden which was more moss and mud than grass. This meant our dog would not go out there. The microwave in the kitchen had two front feet missing so you couldn’t open the door without scratching the worktop. It also couldn’t be set and we had to switch it off at the mains to stop it.

Lovely Cottage in a wonderful part of England.

First time for us in the North East and itis a place we are gpoing back to very soon.

The cottage was well equipped and lovely and cosy, and was very conveniently located for our planned activities.

The hamper was a delight and it was a real treat to have a full bath and kitchen available to us.

very nice cottage, located in an ideal position.

only drawback is the fast road its on, had to be careful with the dogs. still we will be going back

The cottage was lovely and very well equipped.

The location in Sleights is great. The village has everything you need. There’s a good pub and fish and chip shop plus a butcher baker and spar shop. Short distance to the coast and moors. Would definitely recommend.

Great little cottage, nice and comfy and ideal for all the adventures we had planned in the area.

Lovely cottage,lot’s of little quirks, very steep stair case ,could be a problem for people who have problem with movement.

loved the cottage very comfortable.

The house is well situated for visiting a wide range of places.

Amazing butchers and bakery walking distance in the village. Beautiful house with everything you could need for a very relaxing stay. Just what we needed. And impressed with house it was maintained whilst still in the midst of a pandemic and not long out of lockdown. Thankyou

Had a brilliant holiday.

cottage was fantastic with everything you needed .. garden well kept and well enclosed and safe for our pooch. And the location for sightseeing. Handy for the local where always got a warm welcome. Highly recommended.

Whilst we were very happy with the cottage and were extremely comfortable, there were one or two issues we would like to point out to yourselves/the owner.

1/ The lid on the pedal bin in the kitchen was broken 2/ The cold water tap on the basin in the bathroom was loose, so kept moving when turning on/off. 3/ There was no mattress cover on the zip link bed in the back bedroom (this was not noticed until the day of departure when stripping the bed). Apart from the above issues we had a very nice 3 night break. Thank you.

We had a problem with the hot water and heating on the Saturday evening.

This was dealt with promptly and efficiently by Stuart (think that is his name) from Sykes cottages. He contacted the owners who live locally and after visiting us and checking, arranged for an engineer to call while we were out and the problem was resolved. Stuart phoned us back to ensure that all was now well. Considering this was early on a Sunday morning I think this is excellent service from Sykes cottages. The photograph of the back garden on the website is very misleading as it implies there is a large back garden with a wonderful view for use by the people renting the cottage. Unfortunately this is not the case and the only garden is a small area at the side, which gets very little sun and has uncomfortable chairs to use.

The cottage was of a high standard and well located.

Little disappointed with the outside space and could have benefitted with a downstairs toilet. But thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage, decorated and furnished beautifully.

Spotlessly clean and provided everything you would need. The only downside is the bathroom has a shower curtain and not a shower screen but that’s just my personal preference. Lovely area, close to Whitby and quite central to visit other places such as Robin Hoods Bay and Goathland.

Lovely homely cottage with comfy beds.

Great kitchen and equipment. Ideal location to get to Whitby and surrounding area. Photos on website are a little misleading regarding the garden. Makes it appear that the rear garden is available but unfortunately only a small section at the side is usable which had little sun.