The Power House

Rating
Sleeps 17
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Four poster bed
Off road parking
Sauna
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

78 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Walmsley
August 2020

“Lovely looking spacious house but disappointed with finer details.”

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The property needs a deep clean, lots of dust and dirt in areas of the house - Area down the side of kitchen appliances were not clean, sand in the hot tub when we arrived, missing light bulbs, hallway chandelier was very thick with dust and some of the beams. Two toilet seats broken and bath panels, thick mould above one window, BBQ not fit for use as stated, 17 bed house, however only 6 chairs (2 of them broken) and 1 table outside which all had to cleaned before using on the first day. The house was situated in a good location close to the beach (walking distance), good restaurant on your doorstep.

- Mrs Walmsley, August 2020
Mr Dodd July 2020

“Wonderful location to explore the area”

- Mr Dodd, July 2020
Mrs Lacey July 2020

“Perfect! Acc was just as described and had everything we needed.”

Even enough garden chairs for all of us! And the hot tub with openable sides was a real treat.

- Mrs Lacey, July 2020
Andy D November 2019

“Excellent accomodation and facilites - Great place to meet up with Friends/Family”

Any complaints will appear beyond trivial, from arriving to leaving an excellent place to stay and use as a base to explore the wider area. 12 of us and 4 dogs really enjoyed our week long stay here, so much space, everything you need for a self catering break, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, comfy beds, excellent hot tub and sauna (cleaned every day), plenty of parking, secure garden area for the dogs. If i had one very minor complaint, i would suggest doubling or even trebling the amount of Recycling dustbins, will filled one after 3 days :). WiFi excellent, giant TV to watch the Rugby on, and a huge kitchen table for sitting round (Doubles as a snooker/pool table apparantly, but too many Bottles on it to check). Owner (and family) very friendly, both on arrival and leaving, apart from cleaning the hot tub, never saw them during the week, nor needed to.

- Andy D, November 2019
Ms Hawley November 2019

“Just to say we had s wonderfull stay and would look at using you again thanks”

- Ms Hawley, November 2019
Mrs Lankshear November 2019

“We all had amazing time the family made the most of hot tub the men enjoyed playing snooker.”

The beds were extremely comfortable and the holiday home was lovely warm.It was lovely big dinner room table so all of family could sit together at meal time.2 Children & 7 adults.

- Mrs Lankshear, November 2019
Mr Little October 2019

“After paying £1600 for 6 nights I had expected the house to at least be clean ?”

I spent my first morning in the house going around every room sweeping cobwebs, dead spiders and dirty skirting boards clean. I was actually embarrassed to show family that were joining us the following morning around the house so I cleaned and swept dirty floors until I couldn’t see any visible dirt or cobwebs. Our guests commented that the house looks lovely until your inside! It’s very run down ! 2 Toilet seats were hanging off, the toilet in our en suite has a dodgy flush button and this would make the toilet cistern trickle all night loud enough to keep me awake. The main bathroom bath has a very bad leak, my daughter had to use over 20 towels to dry the floor, this is very noticeable from the main kitchen as the ceiling at the back of the kitchen has very bad water damage, I read a review on the house early this year complaining about the same thing so obviously nothing has been done all year to repair the bath!!! Overall I was very very disappointed in the cleanliness of the house, I didn’t book a holiday to come away to clean but I had too because I was embarrassed to show our guests around. The hot tub was checked every day not always filled up and after a few days I could see grime building up around the sides of the hot tub, whoever was checking it certainly did nothing to clean this either ! I think you need to advise the owners to carry out a deep clean on the house as it has put us off ever booking again. I’m very disappointed in total we spent over £2000 for 6 days including travel and shopping and I feel ripped off. I would not recommend that grimy dirty house to any of my friends or family! I’d be embarrassed too !!

- Mr Little, October 2019
Mrs Lomas September 2019

“Couldn't have been a better place to spend my 70th with all the family.”

Two kitchens worked well - one for the meat eaters; one for the veggies. Having two lounges meant 'kids' could escape adults and vice versa. Brilliant base for Saltburn (and the surfers paradise) and for Staithes/Whitby/Runswick - for the older crew to explore. Dogs were always safe in the enclosed garden area. And last but not least - the sauna and hot tub were very well used. Thank you Power House for a week to remember.

- Mrs Lomas, September 2019
Mrs Lomas August 2019

“We had a family get together at the power house.”

We had a fantastic family fun. The house was filled with plenty of pots pans etc to accommodate all of us. The kids loved the hot tub and the pool table. There was plenty of room for everyone. It’s close by to Whitby and other coastal places. The owner was very good with communication about the keys etc. Our family as a whole loved it and we will return again.

- Mrs Lomas, August 2019
Kellycol July 2019

“Amazing amazing amazing.”

I have recently returned from my sisters hen weekend at The Powerhouse. What an amazing time we had. The house was stunning from the outside. The hot tub room and sauna were fabulous. There is lights in the hottub and hot tub room itself. There is a built in speaker within the room which can be plugged in by aux cable. The rooms were fab with plenty of bathrooms. Towels provided for showering. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits provided and other helpful things such as dish washer tablets. There was 2 cookers and 2 fridgefreezers which helped to keep our alcohol and food cool. We used one for food and one for alcohol. The hottub was checked each day and topped up. Small little down points. Big bath tubing is loose so the bath leaked. One toilet roll provided for whole house, luckily we bought some. And the bbq wasn't cleaned and put back together. These were minor and did not stop me rating it 5 stars.

- Kellycol, July 2019
Mr Thompson June 2019

“An excellent house that fulfilled all of our expectations and more.”

Thanks for a fantastic weekend.

- Mr Thompson, June 2019
Mr Wright June 2019

“Travelled from South Africa for a wonderful week in a wonderful place and had a great time.”

- Mr Wright, June 2019
Mrs Lea April 2019

“The bedroom advertised as a king sized double (or two singles on request) was very disappointing.”

It had no wardrobe and very little space. It had no proper window, only a Velux which was inaccessible for opening on a hot Easter weekend. This room at best could only be a single. It was airless and claustrophobic. The bathroom in the double with en-suite was in need of a deep clean. The lip between the tiles & upper wall was coated in thick dust as was the bath edge beneath the shower screen. The toilet pedestal was dirty. Two brackets on the wall by the sink indicated a missing shelf. The two rear gas rings in both kitchens did not light with the ignition and required matches One would not light at all. The bottom oven in the far kitchen was extremely difficult to light. The round slow cooker could not be used as the control knob was missing. The lid had been missing but was found in the main kitchen. Obviously kitchen equipment is not checked very carefully. According to the property description there should have been two bathrooms (plus the downstairs shower & toilet) There appeared to be only one which had to be used by eight people. The Powerhouse could be a superb holiday home but in its current state it is not meeting its full potential.

- Mrs Lea, April 2019
Mrs Welch April 2019

“The power house had everything we needed.”

The whole family went for my mums 80th birthday ages between 1 and 80. Great location, a walk to the beach, kaskane two minutes away, superb good quality food, welcoming staff. A bit hilly for our bikes, up and down hill after hill. I would highly recommend it.

- Mrs Welch, April 2019
Miss Hunter March 2019

“Fabulous place, 15 ladies had a brilliant time!”

Owner very friendly and helpful, Definitely be returning

- Miss Hunter, March 2019
Mrs Hanson March 2019

“Just need the showers sorting out other than that we had everything we needed for a fab weekend”

- Mrs Hanson, March 2019
Mrs Davies February 2019

“Five generations of us spent a lovely week at the Powerhouse,we were very lucky with the weather and we got in some beautiful walks along the Cleveland way.”

The house had everything we needed for a fun holiday and the sauna hot tub was enjoyed by all.There was lots of room too ,ideal for sneaking away for a lazy hour with a good book.Would recommend to anyone.Looking forward now to our week in the dales come June.

- Mrs Davies, February 2019
Mrs Gay December 2018

“This property was beautifully presented & fully equiped with everything needed for our stay!”

We rebooked for next year before we left

- Mrs Gay, December 2018
Mrs Westwood December 2018

“Well what a house.”

......we had an amazing time at The Powerhouse. Mike was very welcoming and gave us a tour of the house and showed us the basics. This house was perfect for our group where we celebrated New Year 2018, lots of space for everyone. The only point that I would raise is not a fault of the owner and more of a note for guest attending, noise travels and you can hear every little noise/ conversation throughout the house. The pool table is not in the best condition but this didn't stop our group playing many many many hours of play pool, brilliant fun and a great feature. The highlight was the hot-tub and the Smart TV (lots of dancing from you-tube connections), all the facilities were good and the bedding was fresh and smelt beautiful. We have made some great memories at this property and would certainly return. Prefect for friends and family groups and very dog friendly.

- Mrs Westwood, December 2018
Ms Jane November 2018

“A lovely house to go to with a group of friends, facilities were great - only thing lacking was a cafetiere.”

Otherwise couldn't fault it. Warm, comfortable and plenty to keep us entertained. Beach great for dogs (and humans).

- Ms Jane, November 2018
Miss Thompson November 2018

“We had a lovely weekend with all the family.”

Lovely place and everything you need there. Would definitely go again.

- Miss Thompson, November 2018
BoardingPass616336 October 2018

“Absolutely fabulous”

What an amazing place. We stayed here with family for a week to celebrate my husband’s 70th bday. Everyone had a great time. Our dogs had a great time too, very dog friendly.

- BoardingPass616336, October 2018
Ms Cherry September 2018

“Fabulous place to get family together.”

A few issues with showers leaking and could do with an overhaul clean to get back to standard. Small rips in snooker table and couldn’t find a triangle. Good base for exploring surrounding area. Hot tub and sauna was great, lovely and clean, well maintained.

- Ms Cherry, September 2018
Barlow July 2018

“Perfect for a large family getaway.”

.we had 2 birthday celebrations and I got married whilst we were holidaying there.. Loved every minute of it and even the locals were very friendly.

- Barlow, July 2018
Mrs Pinnegar July 2018

“The property was grubby throughout, many of the showers were broken and also the snooker table was in disrepair.”

There was only one stair gate provided for five entrances to staircases. We loved the spacious property but was disappointed by the lack of cleanliness.

- Mrs Pinnegar, July 2018
Mrs Sandall July 2018

“The house was brilliant but only downside for us as a group of 13 was having two kitchens which made it hard work .”

The local beach absolute gem we went crabing of jetty and it also on the Cleveland way which my partner bid a walk on.The little shop does amazing pies and the pub served good food at good prices

- Mrs Sandall, July 2018
Mr Bartle July 2018

“Having booked accommodation through Sykes Cottages previously we had high expectations for this trip as it had been given a 4 tick rating (the same rating as a previous booking elsewhere in the UK).”

Unfortunately, we were very disappointed upon arrival by the cleanliness of the property. Whilst it was clear that some basic cleaning had taken place as part of the changeover, we all felt there was a need for a deep-clean throughout the property: skirting boards and surfaces throughout were incredibly dusty, the kitchen units has a thick layer of sticky grime on them and an unacceptable amount of dust, cobwebs and debris lay under the furniture in the 2 reception rooms (including pistachio shells under one sofa). The floors throughout the ground floor were very dirty and the toddler and small children who were playing on the floors had black feet within a few hours of being in the house. The kitchen facilities were ok, but not what we would expect from a 4 tick rating - the only coffee pot was broken, the two ovens were filthy, the dishwashers and washing machines hadn't been wiped down in a long while and the door to the grill in one kitchen was broken. One set of crockery is also terribly chipped and most of the mattresses are in need of being replaced. The snooker table is poorly maintained as it has a large rip in the cloth. The house itself provides a great space for a big group but it was severely let down by the standard of cleanliness and general upkeep. Previous reviews had commented on its immaculate condition; sadly that was not the state we found the house in. We strongly disagree with the rating of the property and feel rather disgruntled that we paid for a standard of accommodation that was a long way off what we received.

- Mr Bartle, July 2018
Mrs Tordoff June 2018

“WE have been before and had an amazing time, so therefore we knew what to expect.”

We went for my husband's 50th with family and friends and 3 doggies - evertone had a blast. The sauna was a nice addition instead of the log burner. We had glorious weather too so made it even More special as the beach is gorgeous. Would defo recommend and Mike the owner is always helpful !

- Mrs Tordoff, June 2018
Mrs Madin June 2018

“The house was just as described.”

Lovely, spacious and well equipped. We were blessed with superb weather too. Some great coastal footpath walking along the Cleveland Way to Saltburn and Staithes from Skiningrove . Would highly recommend the Cod and Lobster pub in Staithes for food ....scrummy! Great fish and chips from the Skiningrove chip shop and they do gluten free that made my Mums day! Mike, thank you for taking care of the jacuzzi and being on hand for any queries we had.

- Mrs Madin, June 2018
Mrs Mcconville June 2018

“The house was lovely, very spacious.”

It was like having a small hotel all to ourselves. Couldn't find anything to fault it.

- Mrs Mcconville, June 2018
Mrs Kenyon May 2018

“The Power House is a great place to stay when there is a group of you, and great for the dogs.”

Secure garden and parking, and nice to return to at the end of the day after walking. Some of the rooms only had single beds, which would suit singletons better, but rooms are large. A friendly enough village, which had a café/pub within walking distance, and a friendly shop near the beach.

- Mrs Kenyon, May 2018
Mr Cooper May 2018

“Had everything we needed for a large family gathering with enough space to ensure privacy plus areas where all could sit together.”

Mike was helpful, pleasant and responded quickly to any queries we had.

- Mr Cooper, May 2018
Mrs Shaw March 2018

“Beautiful spacious house, good sized rooms so even with a large party you could get away for piece and quiet.”

Only downside we had to cook our own full English breakfast as the café doesn't open until 11! I would heartily recommend if you want a base for that area of the coast/moors for a large party. Easy to book, everyone so friendly and helpful.

- Mrs Shaw, March 2018
Mrs Perry January 2018

“We we're a family of 9 adults, 1 teenager and 5 children including my mum, dad, auntie, uncle ,sister and cousins plus the children and everyone had a great time the house was perfect to celebrate my mums 60th birthday.”

We had a great time in the hot tub the children loved the snooker/pool table. The teenager loved the fact that he could have one of the living rooms and TV set up for his PS4 whilst the adults had the other living room. The adults loved that we had Netflix for once the children were in bed to relax on a night. The bedrooms were clean and lots of space and very comfy beds, well mine was. I had the family room with the upstairs area which our 8 year snd 5 year old children loved. The village you walked through to get to the beach is a little run down but it didn't impact on our holiday and the beach had lots of dogs walking and was clean. Have already recommended the house to a friend. Thanks Jade

- Mrs Perry, January 2018
Beckajade84 January 2018

“Beautiful house, perfect for relaxation and party!”

Stayed here for a week to welcome in the new year with family and friends. There were 17 of us in total ranging from 12 months to 56 years old! Every single one of us had a blast, lots to do around the house with the games supplied, hot tub and sauna, Netflix and the pool/snooker table. The owners were very helpful and it's a straight road, 30 minute drive to whitby so perfectly located. Myself and my partner stayed in the double room with en suite At the end of the long corridor and on three separate nights there was a strong smell of burning matches but we couldn't find anyone burning them which was very odd but the house is so welcoming and cosy. The beds are super comfy and two fridges are perfect for storing the food and alcohol separate! I can't recommend this place highly enough, if you're a large group looking for a get away then I highly recommend you try the power house!

- Beckajade84, January 2018
Anne G January 2018

“Mum's 60th birthday weekend”

Just got back yesterday 22nd January, what a fabulous weekend we all had 16 of us and a dog. The house is beautiful couldn't ask for anything better, there was 7 kid's and they were no bother at all kept busy with the hot tub and pool table. Would recommend the power house and we will definitely be going back thank you.

- Anne G, January 2018
Kathryn B January 2018

“Excellent”

Our party of 16 friends and family stayed here for a long weekend in early January and had an amazing time. There are three birthdays in the group within three days so we always go away that same weekend. The age ranges were 14 to 73. The house was ideal, with lots of living space so we didn't feel on top of each other at all. The house is very clean, is beautifully decorated and the furniture is all to a very high standard. The house was lovely and warm all the time. The house is perfect for a large friends/family get-together. There are two large bedrooms with four poster beds which are en-suite. There is one double bedroom with two twin beds on a mezzanine floor. There is one treble bedroom and two further rooms with twin beds, one of which is en-suite. There is one shower room and toilet on the ground floor and a further bathroom on the second floor. The beds are really comfy and the bed linen was all really clean and good quality. We never struggled for hot water even though all five showers were running at the same time on the Saturday morning. There are two fully equipped kitchens with three large dining tables, one of which is also a snooker table. We cooked a Christmas dinner for all 16 adults on the Sunday and didn’t struggle for oven space or roasting tins and pans etc. We had brought three slow cookers for the Saturday night but there were two large ones in the house anyway. There’s are two large fridge-freezers (we used one for food and one for beer) and two dishwashers. There are two lounge areas, both really comfortable. Both have large TVS one of which is fitted with Netflix so we used that one more than the other room. Outside there is a separate building with a large hot tub and a small sauna. The house is in a good quiet location, there is a restaurant (KasKane) within 2 minutes walk that service excellent food and reasonable prices. We had a fabulous time and will definitely look to book again!!!

- Kathryn B, January 2018
Mrs Faulkner December 2017

“The Power House is a fantastic place, we had a brilliant time over NewYear.”

The owners have thought about everything you would need as a family or group of friends looking for a place that feels like home and is big enough to party.

- Mrs Faulkner, December 2017
Mr Skarratt December 2017

“A fantastic place to stay for large groups with ample space, plenty of seating in two lounges and good bathroom facilities even for the non-en suite rooms.”

The sauna and hot tub are brilliant and the snooker table a really good idea. Mike was warm and welcoming and took us through all the features of the Power House. All in all, it made it easy to enjoy a family weekend for 14 of us celebrating a Ruby wedding anniversary.

- Mr Skarratt, December 2017
Mr Fenton November 2017

“The property was just brilliant.”

Excellent facilities, with everythng you could need. I came prepared with my own pots, cooking items, etc. because usually these sort of properties never have enough or decent cooking equipment however the Powerhouse property already had them available in the kitchen and where pretty decent quality. Very friendly owners. Can't wait to go back.

- Mr Fenton, November 2017
Mrs Kirkbride November 2017

“I celebrated my 50th birthday with 16 girls at the Power House we all had a fantastic time, the hot tub was lovely, the house was lovely, there was more than enough room for everyone, bedrooms lovely I could not fault anything.”

Thank you

- Mrs Kirkbride, November 2017
Passenger190408 September 2017

“60th birthday bash!”

17 girls stopped at the powerhouse to celebrate my 60th birthday. We had an amazing time. The house is excellent plenty of room for us all. We had great times in the hot tub and sauna. There is a local pub just round corner that sell lovely food. We will definitely be going back.

- Passenger190408, September 2017
Mrs Thornton August 2017

“This was our 2nd stay here, would happily go back again, a lovely property and ...”

This was our 2nd stay here, would happily go back again, a lovely property and the owner is so helpful, highly recommend

- Mrs Thornton, August 2017
Mr Shenton July 2017

“The Powerhouse was a brilliant property.”

Owners were very helpful. Had a fantastic holiday.

- Mr Shenton, July 2017
Miss Hamilton June 2017

“Outstanding house and facilities.”

.. especially the hot tub. Helpful and friendly owner. Would definitely recommend it.

- Miss Hamilton, June 2017
Mrs Henderson June 2017

“Nice house, quite location great for large families or hen parties.”

- Mrs Henderson, June 2017
Susan C May 2017

“fantastic place for a hen party”

Amazing property, fabulous hot tub. Just spent a fantastic weekend here for a hen party it had everything we needed Would recommend this property to anyone looking to book for a group. Would definitely use here again

- Susan C, May 2017
Mrs Broadhead March 2017

“The age range for our party of 16 was 6 months to 70 and this property fulfilled everyone's needs.”

- Mrs Broadhead, March 2017
MeechyGee February 2017

“Miss”

We booked a 3 night stay at the Power House as part of my mums 60th birthday celebrations. There were 11of us including 2 under 3's and 2 16 year olds. Each and every one of us had a blast! The house was immaculate, it's spacious but warm and cosy. We definitely felt it was a home away from home. There were 2 fully equipped kitchens and 2 living rooms with everything we needed. We also had tea, coffee and biscuits waiting for us on arrival. We were also given a full tour of the house and instructions on how everything worked upon arrival. The hot tub and sauna were the icing on the cake and we made the most of the facilities every night! We took a trip to Skinningrove beach, which was a short drive away and the kids absolutely loved it. The following day we went to Whitby which was also lovely and only about 30 minutes away. We had a truly wonderful time and the venue is suitable for any sort of break with family or friends. I would definitely book again for a girls getaway in the future.

- MeechyGee, February 2017
Miss Gay February 2017

“The Power House was lovely!”

We really enjoyed our stay, it was like a home away from home. Clean, spacious, everything we needed under one roof. The hot tub and sauna were amazing and were the icing on the cake.

- Miss Gay, February 2017
Mrs Lawton January 2017

“A really lovely family owned property.”

Lovely helpful family and such a gorgeous place. This was my second visit and will def be returning. Thank you

- Mrs Lawton, January 2017
Jan B January 2017

“Birthday celebrations”

Wow! Just spent 3 wonderful nights at the powerhouse...we only live locally too!!! ...to celebrate a friend's birthday...there were 14 of us adequately housed ...it was amazing and found time to take a walk visit local amenities. Would definitely recommend the powerhouse for partying...we will be back. Xx

- Jan B, January 2017
Mrs Waring November 2016

“Owner of powerhouse very helpful and friendly.”

- Mrs Waring, November 2016
Stacylacy November 2016

“The Perfect Weekend”

We have just arrived home today after a fantastic couple of days at the Power House. We were a group of 13 for a hen party - we typically aren't a fan traipsing round the city with various hen do miscellany so hiring a cottage for the weekend was the perfect alternative. The house is stocked well - tea coffee and a packet of biscuits on arrival was a nice touch. The beds were very comfy (at least mine was, and judging by some of the lie-ins the rest of the group had, they can't have been half bad :) ) The house is lovely - plenty of room for everyone and plenty of bathrooms and showers etc, so no queuing for facilities. Two kitchens helped the breakfast prep no end!! We also wanted to spend time as a group, and there was plenty of space around the kitchen table / snooker table. There is a large Asda about a 10 min drive away from the Power House, so easy to get the essentials in. We went into Saltburn for the day on Saturday - a minibus for the group was £20 each way which was extremely reasonable. Saltburn was great though we did spend the majority of our time in the lovely Vista Mar..... Definitely get some fish and chips from the Seaview, Delicious! Ah and yes - the hot tub. Lots of fun, it is very funky with the multi-coloured lights and the music system, really does add something to the party!! Bring your flip flops as the floor does get a bit slippy... Great weekend, one which us girls will be talking about for a while!! Thank you!!

- Stacylacy, November 2016
Katie B October 2016

“Fantastic place! Perfect”

We had my hen do at the Powerhouse last weekend and then stayed on for the week. It is the perfect place to relax in the hot tub & have fun. I have never had such a relaxing holiday. The photos do not do it justice! It is amazing. The staircase when you enter is just breathtaking. The beds were realkly compfy and the place was clean and had everything you need. There is plenty in the house to keep you occupied, like board games, snooker table, DVD's, books and plenty of old school CD's! Skinningrove has got a beautiful beach, perfect for the doggies. It is an easy drive to Whitby but far enough to not have all the hustle & bustle. There is a great friendly little pub just next door and a little chippy 5 minutes walk away (you need to try the whitby scampy!) The owners of the Powerhouse are lovely. I would recommend the powerhouse and we will be back!

- Katie B, October 2016
Miss Bird September 2016

“Amazing place!”

The pictures do not do the place justice, it is so much more! The hot tub rooom is fantastic, plenty of entertainment stuff like, games, CD's, DVD's and the snooker tyable! We stayed for a hen weekend and then stayed on the week. The place is amazing in a great location with a jem of a beach in Skinningrove. We will defginitly be back. I would definitly recommend the Powerhouse.

- Miss Bird, September 2016
Mrs Thornton August 2016

“We was impressed with the property and Mike the owner extremely nice and helpful and look forward to returning”

- Mrs Thornton, August 2016
Mrs Doubleday July 2016

“There was plenty of room for 11 adults in the property and it was in a good location.”

- Mrs Doubleday, July 2016
Mrs Tordoff March 2016

“We found the holiday amazing and had the best time so really happy.”

I have recommended to friends and shown pictures and would definitely book again in a shot. The Kaskane cafe/bar was brilliant being so close too - perfect! We were blessed with weather also as an added bonus so the walk to the beach worked well too.

- Mrs Tordoff, March 2016
Mrs Cockburn February 2016

“An amazing property, the photos don't do it justice.”

The rooms were clean and had lovely bed linen, towels were provided. The kitchen(s) were perfect, fully fitted with appliances and utensils. The living spaces were ideal for our group, there were plenty of sofas. Everything was simply catered for. Some of my group are looking to re book for their personal use at a later date. Highly recommended.

- Mrs Cockburn, February 2016
Mrs Schofield February 2016

“Loved the summer house with the hot tub and loved the house itself.”

Considering how many people it can hold it was quiet and there's enough space.

- Mrs Schofield, February 2016
Ms Campbell January 2016

“Loved the size of the property, we were a party of 12 and there was enough bedrooms for all our party, this gave everyone their own space.”

The hot tub and pool table were the real selling point to my using of the property, because Skinningrove is such a small area it meant our party could spend time together.

- Ms Campbell, January 2016
Mrs Emson December 2015

“We had an amazing stay at The Power House.”

There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out and be comfortable. The hot tub was also a boon and enjoyed by all. We were able to host a wonderful and memorable 80th birthday dinner for my father-in-law, and cooked a banquet for twenty-two in the two well equipped kitchens. A day that will be cherished for many years. We loved it even in December, and would love to come again in the summer too, to make use of the great looking BBQ area.Thank you for providing the space to have a great, big family get-together!

- Mrs Emson, December 2015
Mrs Bennett November 2015

“Amazing place for a family would visit again”

- Mrs Bennett, November 2015
Mrs Lyons October 2015

“A very spacious House ideal for a large family group like ours.”

The hot tub was scrupulously clean and checked regularly by the owner who was very pleasant and helpful.

- Mrs Lyons, October 2015
Mr Paterson October 2015

“Everyone really enjoyed the generous space this property offered.”

The two sitting rooms were particularly useful. As we did our own catering, the two kitchens provided all the facilities we needed to prepare all our meals. This was a family gathering to celebrate our ruby wedding and we took some group photos on the lovely feature staircase. We wouldn't hesitate to come back .

- Mr Paterson, October 2015
Mr Jackson September 2015

“A brilliant property for the occasion (a 50th birthday), flexible sleeping and good size lounges to enable everyone to get together but also to have some space when needed.”

House is beautiful, spacious and unique, a real pleasure to be able to spend a week there. Lots of bathrooms too made life much easier! Pet friendly too was a real bonus and made the holiday with friends and family complete.

- Mr Jackson, September 2015
Mrs Ellis July 2015

“The Power House is an amazing place for a large family to have a break, there is loads of room so you can have alone time if wanted.”

The hot tub amazing.

- Mrs Ellis, July 2015
Mrs McCormack July 2015

“The Power House is a beautiful house the pictures on the website don't do it justice.”

The house is well equipped and very clean, the hot tub is lovely. We went as a large family group and everyone thought the place was fabulous, the location is a good base to discover North Yorkshire. I would recommend the Power House to family and friends.

- Mrs McCormack, July 2015
Mrs Reed April 2015

“A large house with beautiful décor, perfect for our party.”

- Mrs Reed, April 2015
Mrs Bonsall December 2014

“The whole Power House experience was brilliant!”

There was plenty of room for all of us, with a beautifully presented house that suited our needs excellently.

- Mrs Bonsall, December 2014
Winspear November 2014

“We had an amazing time, The Power House was faultless and the village it is in was pleasant and friendly.”

There is a pub/restaurant virtually next door that is very friendly, serves lovely meals and welcomes children and dogs. The Power House itself is an amazing place to stay, it has plenty of room for family's to spend a holiday together without been under each others feet, it has everything you could possibly need and more. It is beautiful to look at and is in a nice quiet location and its own grounds are private, ideal if you want to have a BBQ. All in all I couldn't find fault in the place and would and have recommended it to my family and friends.

- Winspear, November 2014
Mrs Baxter October 2014

“This was our 2nd visit to The Power House and it did not disappoint.”

An excellent stay, we had a lovely 3 days and I cannot fault the place, it has everything for a fantastic family break. The facilities were top notch, there isn't one thing to complain about, only the the fact that we had to come home. Looking forward to booking this property again, it is excellent for large groups or families.

- Mrs Baxter, October 2014
Mrs Woodward October 2014

“The facilities included were perfect with all the comforts from home.”

We prepared family meals every day with ease. The kitchens were great and having a full size fridge/freezer helped as we were able to do a "big shop" for the week. The House was luxurious and large enough for us all to have our own space if we wanted it and the cosy lounges were great for us all to spend time together too. Best of both worlds! We were within walking distance of the sandy beach which the dogs loved and a lovely coffee shop/cafe/bar 2 minutes away (dog friendly).

- Mrs Woodward, October 2014
Mr Tyson September 2014

“Spacious accommodation, quiet location and a fully enclosed, safe garden for our dogs.”

The owner was friendly and helpful.

- Mr Tyson, September 2014
Mrs Turner April 2014

“The Power House was ideal for our large family, with 2 fully fitted kitchens making catering and clearing up easy.”

- Mrs Turner, April 2014
Mrs Noon March 2014

“It was a lovely big house, well suited for our party of 12.”

The table which turned into a snooker table was an excellent idea! It was nice having the choice of two rooms to sit in. There was also ample private parking for all our vehicles.

- Mrs Noon, March 2014
Miss Stewart February 2014

“The Power House was the perfect size for our family holiday.”

We booked it for my Dads 50th as a surprise and it exceeded all expectations. Everybody had their own space and the sitting rooms were more than big enough for us all to enjoy a few drinks together. The pool table was a hit with the kids and the grown ups!

- Miss Stewart, February 2014
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The property

A wonderful conversion of a former Victorian powerhouse, 800 yards from the sandy beach in the former fishing village of Skinningrove.

Restored to a very high standard, this house in Skinningrove includes a magnificent entrance hall with central ash staircase leading to a galleried landing with leaded glass dome.

The Power House offers superb, light and airy accommodation, including a sitting room with feature Victorian cast iron fireplace, arched windows and sea views.

Two separate kitchens provide all the facilities that you will need including a glorious Yorkshire range, a real focal point of this Skinningrove cottage, and one of the dining tables incorporates a slate bed snooker table.

There are two sitting rooms, both with TVs, one of which has a double sofa bed and ramped access, which may make this delightful property suitable for accompanied disabled.

Six bedrooms include two with four poster beds and two with en-suite bathrooms, offering a touch of luxury as well as great flexibility over the sleeping arrangements.

A family sized bedroom that sleeps four has two single beds on a mezzanine floor with a distinctive porthole giving sea views, plus there are three further bathrooms, one of which boasts a beautiful roll-top slipper bath.

The historic town of Whitby and the coastal villages of Staithes and Runswick Bay are all easily reached, as is the lovely scenery of the nearby North York Moors National Park, making this a great Skinningrove holiday cottage for exploring this fabulous region, any time of the year.

Summary

Six bedrooms: 2 x four poster king-size double (one with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC), 1 x king-size double (can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double (can be twin on request), 1 x twin (can be double on request) with pull-out stacker bed, 1 x family room with 1 king-size double and 2 singles on mezzanine
Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, bidet, basin and WC
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Two kitchens with dining areas
Utility
Two sitting rooms (one with sofa bed).
Gas central heating
Gas ovens and hobs, microwave, fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own hot tub towels
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Large enclosed garden with courtyard, furniture and BBQ
Summerhouse with hot tub and sauna
Four well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 5 mins walk
Pub 3 mins walk
Note: There is a spiral staircase leading from one of the sitting rooms to the bedrooms
Please Note: Due to the new Government legislation the price of this property has been reduced to accommodate smaller groups in line with the Rule of 6 regulations, as such, only three bedrooms will be available to guests.

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About the location

SKINNINGROVE

Saltburn 6 miles; Whitby 15 miles.

The former fishing village of Skinningrove sits on the Cleveland Way, and offers visitors a collection of quaint cottages, a shop and a pub, as well as a sandy beach. Ideally placed for visiting attractions such as the Abbey and harbour at Whitby, the village of Staithes, pretty Runswick Bay and the rest of the coast, the village is also a good base for exploring the dramatic scenery of the North York Moors National Park, making it a great location for all the family.

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Reviews

“Lovely looking spacious house but disappointed with finer details.”

“Wonderful location to explore the area”

“Perfect! Acc was just as described and had everything we needed.”

“Excellent accomodation and facilites - Great place to meet up with Friends/Family”

“Just to say we had s wonderfull stay and would look at using you again thanks”

“We all had amazing time the family made the most of hot tub the men enjoyed playing snooker.”

“After paying £1600 for 6 nights I had expected the house to at least be clean ?”

“Couldn't have been a better place to spend my 70th with all the family.”

“We had a family get together at the power house.”

“Amazing amazing amazing.”

“An excellent house that fulfilled all of our expectations and more.”

“Travelled from South Africa for a wonderful week in a wonderful place and had a great time.”

“The bedroom advertised as a king sized double (or two singles on request) was very disappointing.”

“The power house had everything we needed.”

“Fabulous place, 15 ladies had a brilliant time!”

“Just need the showers sorting out other than that we had everything we needed for a fab weekend”

“Five generations of us spent a lovely week at the Powerhouse,we were very lucky with the weather and we got in some beautiful walks along the Cleveland way.”

“This property was beautifully presented & fully equiped with everything needed for our stay!”

“Well what a house.”

“A lovely house to go to with a group of friends, facilities were great - only thing lacking was a cafetiere.”

“We had a lovely weekend with all the family.”

“Absolutely fabulous”

“Fabulous place to get family together.”

“Perfect for a large family getaway.”

“The property was grubby throughout, many of the showers were broken and also the snooker table was in disrepair.”

“The house was brilliant but only downside for us as a group of 13 was having two kitchens which made it hard work .”

“Having booked accommodation through Sykes Cottages previously we had high expectations for this trip as it had been given a 4 tick rating (the same rating as a previous booking elsewhere in the UK).”

“WE have been before and had an amazing time, so therefore we knew what to expect.”

“The house was just as described.”

“The house was lovely, very spacious.”

“The Power House is a great place to stay when there is a group of you, and great for the dogs.”

“Had everything we needed for a large family gathering with enough space to ensure privacy plus areas where all could sit together.”

“Beautiful spacious house, good sized rooms so even with a large party you could get away for piece and quiet.”

“We we're a family of 9 adults, 1 teenager and 5 children including my mum, dad, auntie, uncle ,sister and cousins plus the children and everyone had a great time the house was perfect to celebrate my mums 60th birthday.”

“Beautiful house, perfect for relaxation and party!”

“Mum's 60th birthday weekend”

“Excellent”

“The Power House is a fantastic place, we had a brilliant time over NewYear.”

“A fantastic place to stay for large groups with ample space, plenty of seating in two lounges and good bathroom facilities even for the non-en suite rooms.”

“The property was just brilliant.”

“I celebrated my 50th birthday with 16 girls at the Power House we all had a fantastic time, the hot tub was lovely, the house was lovely, there was more than enough room for everyone, bedrooms lovely I could not fault anything.”

“60th birthday bash!”

“This was our 2nd stay here, would happily go back again, a lovely property and ...”

“The Powerhouse was a brilliant property.”

“Outstanding house and facilities.”

“Nice house, quite location great for large families or hen parties.”

“fantastic place for a hen party”

“The age range for our party of 16 was 6 months to 70 and this property fulfilled everyone's needs.”

“Miss”

“The Power House was lovely!”

“A really lovely family owned property.”

“Birthday celebrations”

“Owner of powerhouse very helpful and friendly.”

“The Perfect Weekend”

“Fantastic place! Perfect”

“Amazing place!”

“We was impressed with the property and Mike the owner extremely nice and helpful and look forward to returning”

“There was plenty of room for 11 adults in the property and it was in a good location.”

“We found the holiday amazing and had the best time so really happy.”

“An amazing property, the photos don't do it justice.”

“Loved the summer house with the hot tub and loved the house itself.”

“Loved the size of the property, we were a party of 12 and there was enough bedrooms for all our party, this gave everyone their own space.”

“We had an amazing stay at The Power House.”

“Amazing place for a family would visit again”

“A very spacious House ideal for a large family group like ours.”

“Everyone really enjoyed the generous space this property offered.”

“A brilliant property for the occasion (a 50th birthday), flexible sleeping and good size lounges to enable everyone to get together but also to have some space when needed.”

“The Power House is an amazing place for a large family to have a break, there is loads of room so you can have alone time if wanted.”

“The Power House is a beautiful house the pictures on the website don't do it justice.”

“A large house with beautiful décor, perfect for our party.”

“The whole Power House experience was brilliant!”

“We had an amazing time, The Power House was faultless and the village it is in was pleasant and friendly.”

“This was our 2nd visit to The Power House and it did not disappoint.”

“The facilities included were perfect with all the comforts from home.”

“Spacious accommodation, quiet location and a fully enclosed, safe garden for our dogs.”

“The Power House was ideal for our large family, with 2 fully fitted kitchens making catering and clearing up easy.”

“It was a lovely big house, well suited for our party of 12.”