Eskview Cottage

73 Customer Reviews

• "Outdoor space was excellent."

  Kitchen well appointed and clean but glass wear needed replaced. Living room soft furnishings needing upgraded. Generally clean and comfortable but some hard to reach places needing attention. (Under beds etc) door handles needing oiled and very squeaky. Floorboards in bathroom very noisy.

  Reviewed by Alan3.1★May 2025

• "Lovely accommodation with beautiful surroundings."

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2025

• "Fantastic property in a wonderful location just 5 mins drive from Whitby Town Centre."

  Therea a rail station in the village as well as regular buses for those that do not or wish to not drive. The house is a good size two bedroom on the banks of the River Esk, just a 2 min walk from the Bridge Inn Pub. It is an Actual Home from Home.

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Apr 2025

• "A charming modern, small cottage having very attractive south-facing decking on the river bank and a great view of passing trains, at the time of year during our stay only a few each day and no steam trains."

  We were very lucky with the weather and made full use of the decking. A wonderful butchers within walking distance and a few minutes walk from the local pub which serves meals although we didn’t use the latter.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Mar 2025

• "I would like to have some instructions on controlling the heating, but we really enjoyed our stay and we will be returning."

  It is so peaceful sitting outside and also close to other places to visit.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely fantastic setting overlooking the river!"

  Friendly neighbours and lovely pub a stones throw away!

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Aug 2024

• "Great location with superb outdoor space."

  Property had everything needed during our stay. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2024

• "We have been to this cottage twice and enjoyed our stay."

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  Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Jul 2024

• "Love it"

  Reviewed by Linda3.8★Jul 2024

• "A lovely, clean, well maintained property with everything necessary provided including a dedicated parking bay."

  The view at the back is really nice with the river, ducks and occassional steam trains. The house is a walkable distance from Whitby and the bus stop is very near, we hardly used the car all week.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2024

• "Amazing Scenery, comfortable house, close to Whitby but far enough out for wonderful peace and quiet."

  Pub is a 2 min walk, same as train station if you want a day out with no car. Village butchers is amazing. A wonderful place to stay any time of year.

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very happy with the property, love the river at the back, saw many unusual birds"

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Apr 2024

• "Booked "Esk View" for a Birthday treat, "Steampunk" Weekend and "Valentine's retreat."

  Well equipped kitchen, bedrooms nicely laid out, all area's spotless and no problem with parking. The view at the back is stunning with the "River Esk" and the Railway Line which trains run regularly on a daily basis. Watch out for the cheeky ducks looking for their breakfast in the morning. Perfect for "Whitby" and surrounding areas, Would recommend to other and would return.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Feb 2024

• "2nd stay at Eskview and it was just as wonderful as the first."

  So much so that we have already booked it for next goth week. Thank you all so much ❤️

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely house clean and comfortable."

  Great position nice and quiet.

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Sep 2023

• "The house was lovely we had everything we needed and was happy for the week and wish we could have stayed longer."

  I would update the information to say it is a fridge/ freezer as we thought it was only a fridge from the sykes page so didn't pack our ice blocks!!! None of us wanted to come home. Keep doing what your doing.

  Reviewed by Dee5.0★Aug 2023

• "A lovely house in a good location."

  Had another great break at Esk View. Would just help if the fridge was a bit bigger.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jul 2023

• "Excellent comfort in bedroom and lounge."

  Cleanliness exceptional. Generously and tastefully equipped. The Yorkshire goodies in the tin were very much appreciated, they were delicious. Location perfect of course with the railway and the river, although we suffered from an unusual (English standards) number of insect bites / stings. Due to the standing water of the river when the tide is in? View of the changing water levels and the ducks very entertaining. Not to forget: Good parking facilities. Not quite so good: Fridge too small and uncomfortably low. Kitchen table too small, for the two of us just about manageable, but what if four persons were attending?

  Reviewed by Klaus4.7★Jul 2023

• "We have hired this cottage every year for the past decade orso (excluding ..."

  We have hired this cottage every year for the past decade orso (excluding lockdown) there has always been satisfaction for a well equipped "home from home" lovely setting easy access to Whitby nice relaxing on the decking beside the river

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful location."

  ..comfortable....clean and well equipped... We shall return....

  Reviewed by George4.7★Jun 2023

• "Eskview cottage was fantastic ."

  Very warm and clean .loved the garden and decking great fun watching the steam trains go by .so peaceful and quiet .would recommend the cottage and will be back .loved it .

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2023

• "Wonderful cottage in an ideal village location."

  Peaceful with stunning view. Close to all amenities but far enough away to be out of the Rat Race. Already rebooted to return.

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely little 4 night break to the river cottage."

  Lovely location on the banks of the river Esk. Very homely, everything you needed & more. Shower a little to be desired, either boiling or too cold, or if on Eco temperature ok, but a trickle ! Didn’t spoil the experience, just love a good shower. Lovely pub close by & so close to all the places we love to visit around the Yorkshire coast.

  Reviewed by William4.4★Apr 2023

• "We had a great time the cottage was completely up to expectations, there was only one very minor situation which was quickly sorted out by the owner."

  The location is ideal for getting around the North Yorkshire Coast and Moors. We would definitely book this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage was as good as previous visits we have visited this cottage at ..."

  The cottage was as good as previous visits we have visited this cottage at least6 times proving how good I it is We are sure we will be returning next year The owner was so kind when we were quarter of an hour leaving The location at the back is so peaceful with the river

  Reviewed by Elizabeth1.3★Oct 2022

• "A really nice place to use as a base to explore Whitby and the area."

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Sep 2022

• "Great cottage, nice and clean."

  Problem which arose with property fixed really quickly by owner. Children really enjoyed waving at historic trains just outside the cottage!

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Aug 2022

• "A lovely little house which was clean."

  A great base to explore the local area. It was a delight to sit by the river, watching all the wildlife and the steam trains.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Jul 2022

• "Another over hyped and overpriced Sykes Cottage."

  Positioned in an unloved looking close the only plus was a pleasant rear aspect overlooking the river, nice to see the ducks and trains although the ducks made a filthy mess due to the fencing being very poor. The accommodation was clean and adequate although the lounge area was very spartan with an old and very uncomfortable settee certainly not relaxing at all. This cottage is far from being an idyllic retreat and grossly overpriced at near £1000.

  Reviewed by John3.1★Jul 2022

• "We have stayed at this location for at least 10 years now & it has always been a home from home."

  Conveniently situated for walks into Whitby or regular local buses for the less energetic.

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Jun 2022

• "Excellent property and location."

  We felt the fridge was on the small size, very low to gain access. Perhaps replace the washing machine for a bigger fridge. We found the property owner extremely helpful.

  Reviewed by James4.7★Jun 2022

• "This was our 2nd stay at Eskview cottage, really good location overlooking the river Esk and the railway."

  We enjoyed sitting on the deck in the evening. Good flat 1.5 mile walk into Whitby, we used the busses to go up and down the coast. During our stay the local pub wasn't serving food in the evening, this changed on our last night. The only down side was the creaking floorboards upstairs but this didn't affect our week away. We really enjoyed the area and will probably return.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at Esk View."

  Comfortable beds with good linen and a lovely hot shower over bath. The kitchen was well equipped but I would rather have had a dish washer than a washing machine which we didn't need. Unfortunately the previous occupier was not too thorough with the washing up, so I wasn't happy to have to clean things before using them. The only real disappointment was the extremely tiny fridge. It was too small which meant I had to shop more or less on a daily basis, not what I wanted to do on holiday. Other than that, a great location with a pleasant walk into Whitby via a cinder path next to the railway line at Ruswarp.

  Reviewed by Tina4.4★Jun 2022

• "Sofa uncomfortable Creaking floor upstairs Fridge inconvenient"

  Reviewed by Elizabeth3.8★Apr 2022

• "Another lovely stay in another lovely cottage."

  Great company to deal with. Thank you

  Reviewed by Dena5.0★Apr 2022

• "Well equipped, cosy and comfortable cottage."

  Well placed for visiting this are of the coast. Enjoyed feeling the ducks and spotting local wildlife. Would like to visit again when weather is warmer so we could take advantage of outside space and facilities.

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Mar 2022

• "Lovely property, clean, well positioned to explore."

  Everything you needed to enjoy a cozy stay with wonderful view of the river esk and its wildlife.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2021

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Eskview cottage."

  It was absolutely ideal for what we were after, a short pre-Christmas break for two adults, and we hope to visit again when the weather is warmer.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely stay with fantastic outlook beside the River , and the added bonus of the Steam train passing !"

  brilliant stay. Couple of points, It would benefit with a half Freezer to use ,instead of tiny fridge compartment, and also the Sofa seats were so worn flat, and low down they became uncomfortable after a bit and difficult to get up from . Bathroom door needs attention , as very noisy to close and try to lock , ok in the day , but a pain in the middle of the night if your trying not to disturb others.

  Reviewed by Paul2.8★Oct 2021

• "The cottage was really comfortable and clean It was well equipped and in a ..."

  The cottage was really comfortable and clean It was well equipped and in a great location So good to have a private parking place We have visited four times and will be returning next year

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2021

• "Everything we needed to enjoy our holiday was there at the cottage."

  Particularly enjoyed the decking overhanging the river during the fabulous weather. A lovely village situation with so many places easy to reach from our base. Great riverside tearoom only minutes walk away.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2021

• "This is our umpteenth stay at this location we go back year after year"

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great location, easy flat walk into Whitby."

  Patio overlooking river, good for watching ducks.You can also see steam trains passing. Only downside of patio is a bit of road noise but this didn't spoil my enjoyment. Good off road parking for two cars. The only slight negative is the sitting room seating which is a massive corner couch which neither my partner or I found comfortable and there was no alternative. On the whole a very well set up holiday cottage for a couple or a small family.

  Reviewed by Annie4.7★Jun 2021

• "Eskview cottage is in an ideal location for visiting Whitby and the surrounding area."

  The cottage was lovely and clean and comfortable with all the amenities that are needed. Great patio area with seating and lighting that overlooks the river and railway line. There is a café in the village overlooking the river, great place for a snack or light meal, also serves limited alcoholic drinks. Found a footpath into Whitby along the side of the railway line, its a flat walk that takes about 20 mins. Happy to recommend a stay at the property, added bonus of private parking, which is rare in Whitby.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★May 2021

• "Very warm and comfortable cottage with good parking."

  We loved the new kitchen and the new bedlinen. To make the kitchen even better, we suggest some cups and saucers, a sieve, and a good sized kitchen knife. Sadly the settee in the sitting room is very ugly and uncomfortable especially if you have a bad back. Why not replace it with smaller settees, put the dining table in the sitting room and that would leave room for a dish washer in the kitchen.

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Apr 2021

• "Lovely, clean cottage."

  Outside area exceptional for sitting out and watching the river wildlife, activity and passing steam trains. Hope to return.

  Reviewed by Liz4.1★Aug 2020

• "We have been here several times and still love it."

  It’s a nice walk to Whitby , and a nice pub round the corner. The house is a lovely warm little house with always something happening on the river and on the rail bridge over the river that is directly out the back door

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Nov 2019

• "Disappointed that table and chairs have been removed from outside the property at the back."

  Used to be very handy to sit at for removing dirty boots after walking and to sit and have a coffee, without having to remove covers from decking furniture.

  Reviewed by Eric3.8★Sep 2019

• "Fantastically clean and well equiped cottage ."

  Lovely outside sitting area in a great location . Couldnt fault it and would definately go again and recommend to anyone.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2019

• "What happened to the table and chairs that used to stand outside the back door."

  ? Ideal for having breakfast outdoors.

  Reviewed by Alfred3.8★Jul 2019

• "Perfect cottage-clean,cosy and easy to suss out."

  The owners should be proud of themselves for achieving such an idilic holiday home.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2019

• "Lovely location next to the river very quite and peaceful excepted when a steam train went by, this was great."

  Reviewed by Vincent5.0★May 2019

• "Lovely place to stay - there is a train station just a very short walk away that takes you into whitby - only a 6 min ride."

  The steam train passes by so you can watch it. All good. Lots of ducks around on the river to watch. The house is very comfortable and well set up For visitors. Thank you for letting us share it with our grandchildren.

  Reviewed by Ivy5.0★May 2019

• "We had such a lovely stay, the cottage was perfectly clean and comfortable and had everything we needed."

  The deck at the back over the river is great, we really enjoyed eating outside with the ducks and trains to watch. It's so useful being able to park right next to the house for loading/unloading kids straight into the garden, and there are so many places/activities close by. We'll definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Rosie5.0★Apr 2019

• "Cottage was very good with a couple of exceptions."

  The patio furniture was NOT suitable. It was uncomfortable and impractical.. Toaster only did one side. Not a lot else wrong. The pub was close by and served food. (A better pub was a short drive away, The STABLES at cross butts.) Furniture was comfy. Bed was good. Kitchen was well equipped, (except the toaster) Great fun feeding the ducks. Cottage is centrally located for nice drives out.

  Reviewed by Kenneth3.8★Mar 2019

• "The holiday cottage was excellent very clean and comportable."

  Looking out onto the river esk and seeing the trains was very nice.A good local pub with nice meals a brilliant walk into whitby. So much to see and do although some places did not reopen till 1st march. A super relaxing break of 2 weeks would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Feb 2019

• "Our second visit here, we love the setting and the house is just right."

  No problem with parking in Whitby as the bus ride is perfect . The walk down the side of the railway line and river is lovely. Will definitely book here again. One drawback is the very noisy floor boards which can’t be avoided in the middle of the night.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Nov 2018

• "This is our second time to this cottage and it was just as good as we remembered it, clean cosy and very welcoming."

  There was milk in the fridge and some lovely biscuits (thank you). We love the view over the river Esk and having the ducks arrive on your doorstep each morning was brilliant for our 4 year old daughter. The only negative is the creaky floorboards on the landing/bathroom but this is a very small price to pay for a fantastic holiday. We hope to be back next year:-)

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2018

• "A nice cottage with an outstanding view."

  The daily passage of steam powered trains was very nostalgic especially as they passed within yards of the kitchen window. Having stayed in several cottages we found that a comment book for visitors was useful. Desirable information such as good places to eat, interesting places to visit and nice walks were passed on. However, this is the first time this was not available and although we found our way around such information would have been appreciated on first arriving. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Oct 2018

• "This was the most user friendly cottage we have booked, easy access, ample parking, as soon as we walked in we knew it would be fine and you don't always feel that."

  The lounge was extremely comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped, we had a great week with no problems at all. Very well done, no clutter but had a friendly feel. We would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Sep 2018

• "Well pleased with the cottage just one thing creaking floorboards"

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2018

• "Fantastic holiday home, only thing missing was cleaning stuff."

  The house was spotless, but I personally like to leave a place as I found it. I purchased cleaners so that I could do that.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Sep 2018

• "We have stayed in this cottage previously so we knew what to expect."

  It is in a lovely location and we would visit the same again.

  Reviewed by John4.1★Aug 2018

• "The upstairs floor creaks very loudly to the extent that anyone going to the toilet in the middle of the night has the whole household awake."

  Reviewed by Alfred5.0★Jul 2018

• "Beautiful location and very clean, well equipped, lovely, tastefully furnished cottage with a lot of thoughtful extras like roses on the table, milk in the fridge and biscuits."

  Very friendly neighbours and 2 minutes from the bus stop if you don't want to take the car into Whitby, though you can catch the train or easily walk in alongside the railway line. There is a lot of wildlife to watch as you relax with your glass of wine on the decking and stones to sit on to cool your feet in the river. The only niggle is extraordinarily squeaky floorboards which are impossible to sidestep, but the rest of the cottage makes up for this small deficiency. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Lindy5.0★Jul 2018

• "Oh yes. please ask the owner to fix the creaky floor boards."

  .!!!!

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★Jun 2018

• "Fantastic holiday home - well equipped with a gem of an outside area - will be back."

  Reviewed by Lyle5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was nice and comfortable with nice views of river and steam trains."

  It would have been better if the road bridge was mentioned as it was very busy with traffic early every morning.

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★May 2018

• "The location was ideal, our little ones loved that they were able to see the steam train everyday and that they got to feed the ducks."

  The cottage itself was fabulous, it was clean, tidy and all the essentials were to hand. Its a real hidden gem and we will be returning.

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Apr 2018

• "What a lovely base for our mini break, took our twin boys aged 6 and it was perfect, especially the steam train going past."

  everything you need in the house and very clean, lovely decorated throughout was really home from home.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Mar 2018

• "The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped."

  It is situated within walking distance of Whitby and a short drive from several attractions.

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Mar 2018

• "Beautiful little cottage right next to the river."

  Amazing views. Location is perfect only 5 minutes drive to Whitby center( £7 in a taxi ) Floors a bit noisy but it’s the cutest little cottage I’ve been too. Would definitely book again soon!

  Reviewed by Kimberly4.4★Feb 2018

• "One drawback, throughout it has extremely noisy floors."

  The boards need firmly screwing down.

  Reviewed by Pamela4.8★Nov 2017

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