Grimes Cottage

Had a lovely week , cottage is great , be prepared for a climb !

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Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was clean and equipped with everything you need.

Parked the car and didn't move it again until it was time to leave. Only minor niggle is that the toaster kept tripping the fuse board but just used grill otherwise all good.

Grimes Cottage is such a characterful and comfortable little cottage.

It was so cosy sitting with the log burner on looking at the sea out of the window. We had everything we needed and the cottage was clean and had nice quality furnishings and equipment. Thank you so much. We are trying to work out when we can return in a warmer month to use the little yard outside. A lovely historic cottage in the heart of Staithes.

We had a lovely stay at Grimes Cottage and would definitely return.

Great position in the old village. As we went in December it was lovely and quiet and free parking at the top of the village. Great spot for exploring the surrounding coast.

Beautiful little cottage with everything you need.

Had a lovely stay at Grimes Cottage, had everything we needed.

Views from the bedrooms were lovely and very peaceful.

Amazing place, old fisherman's cottage with sea views.

Really lovely owner. Bed was so comfy, 1 minute walk to the beach and several pubs/coffee shops . Lots of artists about too to pick up some fab finds. Dog friendly. Perfect for 1 or a family of 4. Will definitely be back, would love to see it during winter with log burner on ♥️ Thank you so much.

The property was lovey,everything you needed and was very cosy.

We had an absolutely lovely stay - just for the two of us we had ample space …beds very comfortable -living room sofas was lovely.

To sit and watch the telly, with just a glimpse of the sea view out the window too! we had outside space to sit out in the Sun, which was absolutely lovely and was especially good for the dog.. (instead of having to leave the cottage early morning and late at night try and find somewhere for her.) We had everything we needed. We used the app for parking in the top council car park for all week so we didn’t have to keep going to the car each day. A day trip to Whitby is a must, Runswick Bay and Robin Hood‘s Bay are both lovely too. Staithes is a lovely place, visit the museum, cod and lobster for a meal. Had avocado on toast at Dottys tea room and a beautiful Victoria sponge…beautiful. The fudge shop has the most softest fudge I’ve ever tried… and I only usually like Rolys fudge!! There’s a couple of gift shops and some beautiful walks, look out for the painted memorials and 3 smallest paths/roads, one is only 45cm wide.. local people very friendly. Lovely holiday..

Lovely, comfortable rustic cottage , with everything you need for your stay.

.Beautiful views from the bedrooms of the harbour. The owner Gareth seems a very helpful guy. We enjoyed our stay here and will be back in the future for another break. A great place to stay

Fantastic location and very comfortable spacious lounge.

Curtains in the lounge need some repairing where the sun has faded and deteriorated the fabric. The room does need a deep clean especially above the windows and behind the TV stand. Items on shelves need removing and cleaning down, very dusty. Back door into yard had to be slammed to close every time. Tiles in bathroom some have cracks and need replacing. The oven worked really well and the kitchen was well stocked however there were only 2 teaspoons. I think it would be good to leave a couple of dishwasher tablets. Bed was really comfortable and a lovely room. We would recommend the cottage to most of our friends and family but maybe not those that are on the taller size with the top of the stairs. We really enjoyed our holiday and spending cosy evenings in your cottage with the log burner going. Thank you

Absolutely fabulous stay at Griimes.

Perfect location beautiful views, very cosy and great to have a garden for dogs etc. we’ll definitely return!

Very good location and good value for money.

Nice and quiet yet very handy for the beach and the pubs and shops. Comprehensive instructions and good tips for booking parking. Owner very proactive and very nice to deal with.

A cosy and very comfortable cottage in a great location.

This cottage has maintained its historical feel, having original features and beamed ceilings. Great for dogs too, outdoor area very secure. Very comfortable bed and sofa, ideal after long walks. Kitchen well equipped, but needs more teaspoons. The owner was very helpful too. I would recommend unpacking car at the top car park and walking across the top to the steps down to cottage. Unloading the car on the street causes frustration with the locals and is in my opinion easier to walk down than up with bags.

Very comfortable, quick response from owner, when we had a issue.

Problem solved efficiently .

I had really lovely time at Grimes cottage.

It was in really good location and very warm and comfortable. Ideal for dog friendly holiday with safe outside place which is unusual for Staithes village. Only drawback was no upstairs toilet which is a drawback for older people. Thank you for a fab holiday!

Lovely cosy cottage,view from bedroom window stunning, lovely and warm .

A very cosy cottage with character and comfortable beds, efficient shower and central heating, the wood burning stove is a bonus as the evenings become cooler.

An enclosed yard at the rear is ideal if you have a dog. Sea views from the bedroom windows. Highly recommend.

Lovely old cottage in Staithes had everything we needed

Really nice accommodation great surroundings

Perfect for a base to explore the coast line, cosy cottage in a great location.

Lovely comfortable cottage couple of improvements been made refresh and WiFi very good lovely stay beds made up beautiful.

Only negatives hand towel rail holder fell off as I put a hand towel on it, no grill rack in grill pan blinds bit dusty outside could be bit prettier few pots instead of just stareing at big bins and concrete when sat outside fake trellis would soften the atmosphere up a bit and requires no maintenance but overall still lovely old cottage.

Loved the cottage, location, condition and feel.

The only improvement I would offer is to have a smart tv with apps so on a cold and rainy day you can snuggle up and watch a box set.

Immaculately clean characterful cottage, especially pleasing was the crisp white bed linen.

Grimes cottage had everything we needed and the Wi-Fi, which is very important to us, was excellent. The rear seating area was an added bonus proving a comfortable relaxing outdoor space. I wouldn’t hesitate to return, or recommend this cottage in beautiful Staithes to my family and friends.

Lovely weekend stay but couldn't do a week there .

Cottage looking a bit tired . Could do with a bit of TLC especially in the kitchen, bathroom and stairs carpet .

The characterful cottage was a lovely base in the old part of Staithes and was a home from home for us whilst we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Many thanks

Lovely character cottage as described.

Arrival instructions clear and simple. Would highly recommend Grimes Cottage and Staithes. Phil

A true gem of a place.

It’s clean, cosy with a lovely outside area and had all we needed. No wifi, we knew, but a few steps up the path or a visit to the pub(preferable) sorted that! I’d love to return in the Winter and experience the log fire. I had an issue, entirely my fault, and the caretakers were so helpful. A word of warning, however. This is an historic fisherman's cottage, floorboards creek and walls not entirely straight with decor in keeping. Staithes is traditional and hilly, with seagulls and brilliant pubs to boot. It offers that true authentic charm, so if you’re looking for a modern apartment holiday you will be disappointed. Would definitely return and thank you again to Keith the caretaker for helping a damsel in distress!

This property is the worst we have ever stayed in, Dust everywhere, sticky furniture, bathroom tiles around bath full of grime.

When stripping bed for the cleaners it revealed the state of the quilt which is full of stains, the valence looks like it’s never been washed ..disgusting! On the mattress protector there is a blood stain. This place needs a deep clean with professional cleaners!! Desperately needs updating. Staithes is a beautiful place to visit . The Cod and Lobster delicious food.

We have already left a hand written letter with the owner.

My sister and I were so disappointed with the state of the accommodation. Basically the house was grubby and dirty and there was even mould in the bathroom. What did not help was that it is painfully obvious that sea gulls and their excrement dominate the area. This is understandable as Staithes is by the sea bit what is not acceptable is that the owners, or their representatives, have made no effort to clear up the mess left by the sea gulls. The rear courtyard was unusable due to the excrement both on the ground and on the furniture. On approaching the house the flower pots on each side were totally neglected and gave a very poor first impression. Surfaces throughout the house were dirty and sticky and even the table mats stuck to the table. Kitchen pans were disgusting and need replacing. The mould in the bathroom (base of bath and tiles) was clearly visible and we have photos of it. In essence the house was unkempt and had clearly not been cleaned properly. We would have expected some sort of welcome pack as this has been normal for us at other rentals. Least of our worries was that there was only one wine glass!! My sister and I spend a few days every year renting a cottage somewhere in the UK and this accommodation was by far the worst we have experienced. Grimes Cottage by name - Grime by nature! Regards, Stephanie & Rosemary

bathroom was clean but didn't feel comfortable using the bath first aid kit empty but on the plus side a warm welcome no hidden charges and furniture was ok all be it a little tired

no mention of the £10 a day parking fee.

..the music 'machine' was faulty...couldn't play cds...kitchen cupboards faulty..the big plant pots by the gate made coming and going awkward..need to make bigger of the fact that it's a long walk from car with luggage

A very welcome and comfortable cottage for our first stay in Staithes.

It is up the hill a bit and given the limited vehicle access in Staithes you will have to carry any luggage a fair way so do travel as light as possible. Overall Grimes Cottage was an ideal stay for us and our 2 dog and the secure back yard for them to go out was a real bonus. Given we were first time visitors, the communication and advice from the owners who live nearby was also very good and helpful. Would happily go back there again.

Loved the cottage, situated more or less halfway between the carpark and the Cod and Lobster on a side pathway.

Good for walking the dog either way. We picked a bad week, strong cold winds and rain, only a fleeting glance of the sun, but we enjoyed the break and able to chill out. Everything we needed was in the cottage, just needed to get used to the steps, and unfortunately we were unable to sit out side due to the weather. Maybe next time, Thanking you

We had a fantastic couple of days away which was made perfect by the beautiful Grimes Cottage comfort.

The cottage had everything you could need and more. The log burner was a definite bonus in the winter time. The yard for the dog. Just everything really was perfect. I highly recommend this beautiful cottage. Thank you x

Brilliant cosy cottage perfect for us will book again

We had a wonderful week, Keith and Amanda couldn’t have been more helpful and the cottage is clean and cosy.

Could do with a dust pan and brush under the sink to keep sand levels in the kitchen under control Thank you

This is a lovely traditional cottage in a great location.

It was clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The bed was comfortable. Having the outdoor courtyard to use was nice. We didn't need any assistance during our stay but felt confident we had all necessary contact details to hand for help from someone based in Staithes not a phone call away.

The cottage is a lovely building.

However furnishings, fixtures and fittings quite shabby. My husband made a few repairs while we were there, he refitted handle of log burner door as there wasn’t one on. He fixed the back door, I got locked out because the door didn’t open from the outside. There was a bulb out in the bathroom, the shower hose was split and leaking. The light fitting on the landing was hanging by a wire. Staithes itself is beautiful.

Grimes cottage is nestled right in to lovely Staithes.

It was cosy, clean and well equipped and as listed. The front room was very cosy with the burner on. There is no WiFi or reception in the cottage which made for a relaxing stay. Grimes is lovely with all the things you need, lovely cafe, 2 pubs, sweet shop, ice cream, little shop……The coast line is beautiful.

Great stay yet again - lovely and clean as always.

Cottage is well equipped and cosy. Thank you.

We had a lovely stay at Grimes Cottage this last week.

It's our third time in Staithes during December, second time in this cottage. We love the village and the cottage is great too. The cottage has everything you'd need and having a fire on the go each day is such a treat.

A hidden gem.

My partner and I had a lovely couple of nights. Upon arriving the cottage was spotless- everything we needed was to hand. The area itself was fun to be out and explore. I cannot wait to come back in the summer next year.

We had a lovely week in Grimes Cottage.

It's a great base to explore the area from - we walked on the coastal path both north and south from Staithes. We enjoyed playing on the beach and exploring the rock pools and watching the sunsets from the end of the breakwaters. We left our car at the top of the hill and didn't use it all week - parking is a bit frustrating as you have to renew it every day online and there is no signal in the house, but we managed. The house is everything it is says it is and the kitchen is well equipped although we ate out a lot - recommend the Cod & Lobster and also the takeaway pizza from Cobbles.

The cottage is in desperate need of repair.

Very dirty throughout. A nest of ants were present in the corner of the twin room below a hole in the roof which had been leaking and needed fixing. Overall the cottage needs some repair work and a thorough cleaning.

The whole house felt dirty.

We had to remove slugs from the wall in the childrens bedroom, rubble was in the corner of the room. Window sill, shelves not clean. Frying pan was filthy, very disappointed with the cleanliness of the house, spent half the day cleaning up.

Enjoyed the quaint style of the cottage.

Everything was comfortable and quite well appointed. The patio area round the back was useful. However, it was a little scruffy. I think it could have been cleaned up and made more of. In general,a great place to holiday.

Staithes is quite a singular place and the cottage on High Barrass is as authentic a flavour as you could get: views, pokey stairs.

The back yard space was a bonus; the lit burner cosy on the wildest day. Single beds quite comfy- don't know what the fuss is about. Booked car park space at Glen Vale- they were very helpful. In fact parked there and carried bags down the footpath in two trips- did n't want to face the hill. Sainsbury's driver did though...Loved it. Will come back.

A lovely cottage in an ideal location just set back from the High Street away from the any noise but close enough for a short walk to the harbour, shops and pubs!

Views of the harbour from both the living room and bedrooms, with pretty much everything you need for a pleasant and enjoyable stay. Would we return, most definitely however there are a few snags that must be rectified, in particular the mattresses on the single beds in the twin room. These were awful and almost ruined the holiday as even the kids aged 14 and 9 complained about how uncomfortable they were. Other minor snags were mentioned to the lovely couple that manage the property so we hope they are rectified, such as: Leaking Roof in twin room - By the eaves it slowly dripped water Wheelie Bins - Haven't been emptied for some time, more than the 2 weeks as they smelled pretty bad and were getting maggots Bath plug - Need a knife or long nails to prise it out Shower lead - Needs replacing Toilet Roll holder - Hanging off Garden / Yard - Needs to be cleaned with something like Jeyes fluid as you could smell pet waste Windows - Only a few opened and it felt a bit stuffy and damp, in need of air. It states open the windows where you can but they've been glossed over Finally, whilst it advertises as no parking or wifi, it would really benefit from having a parking space at Bank Top or somewhere up there, I wouldn't have minded paying the extra as it cost me £6 per day anyway, but was a pain sat around waiting for a free space. I loved the fact there was no internet, but with no phone signal as well, during Covid-19 this makes it terribly difficult to plan and book into locations as it meant we had to travel to the pub to steal their wifi to book into places or telephone. It sounds more negative than positive, trust me it wasn't it was a lovely, memorable break away with the family. All that is needed to elevate it is some minor attention, I'm sure you would be able to charge more as well for the privilege.

Great response from the owner when we reported losing hot water.

You need to read the feed back and act upon it.

Most of the cottage was covered in thick dust. One main light bulb was broken and one in the bedroom missing completely. (Should have been checked ) The beds in the second bedroom are still really bad as previously mentioned by a number of previous guests. We first stayed in this cottage 7 years ago but not again. It is a very tired holiday cottage. The chest of draws in the main bedroom has broken draws in the second bedroom they were dirtier on the inside than on the outside. You might want to check on the slug living in the second bedroom. The kitchen had a note asking us to water the plants- what plants every plant pot was growing weeds and stinging nettles. I did cut these down as we wanted to sit outside. You expect bird mess with so many seagulls around but this was the only cottage with bins and the front door caked in it. None of the windows in the lounge would open nor the main one in the kitchen, we had lovely weather but the only way to get air into the lounge was to sit with the front and back doors open. The crockery is a miss match from the local jumble. We managed to find four dinner plates but one was chipped. We bought 4 mugs and donated them at the end of the week. As far as extra cleaning regarding covid 19 I think someone needs to learn the basics of what a duster can do. In 7 years the walls have been painted and the wall art changed but the cottage is no longer presents as your pictures on line show. It is tired, run down and in desperate need of some TLC.

The accommodation was cosy, however the twin beds were extremely uncomfortable and the mattresses need changing.

One of the beds was falling apart. Unacceptable.

The family that we were going with were told by Sykes a couple of weeks before that their cottage had been sold!

! They ended up having to stay in Whitby which caused alot of travelling for us all and cost in petrol not to mention inconvenience!! We met the new owners of the cottage who said they moved in a month ago!! We booked this on Jan 19 to ensure we weren't disappointed! Sykes let us down on a previous holiday in Cornwall in a similar way so we will not be using them again! The picture on the listing has red arrow pointing to the wrong property too. The cottage is lovely. Needs a good clean. Smells of dogs. Carpets need a professional clean. Dog hairs all over in upstairs bedroom. Kitchen well stocked with pots etc. Great position and back yard area great for dogs too. Not great if you have mobility issues as Staithes is all hills and steps. Staithes is a beautiful place and would highly recommend this cottage as a place to stay.

Another fantastic stay at Grimes - very clean and well equipped, best holiday cottage we've ever had.

Thanks.

The Cottage was in a lovely location.

Clean and warm when the heating comes on. The Cottage is run down and in need of some TLC. The big patch of damp in the twin room under the eaves has some mold and put my son of sleeping in there! The Cottage could be lovely just needs some TLC. We enjoyed our stay.

Cottage was extremely difficult to get to.

We had to walk down either very steep steps or a very steep hill. We had 3yr old child with us. The cottage is not suitable for very young children due to the difficult walk to get to it. We had to pay £5 per day to park the car as you can't park in the village. Which confused us as there is residents parking. Surely the cottage should have a spot. We had no hot water or heating the whole time we were there. We got round it by using dishwasher, electric shower and wood burner in lounge.

Lovely quaint cottage in a stunning village, The cottage had everything we needed for our stay It was clean and comfortable the caretaker was very friendly and helpful.

Thank you

My daughters didn't like all the spiders renamed it spider cottage other than that it was very comfortable

We have had a real nice time staying in the cottage.

Everything perfect. Our dog Bella did not want to go home. The caretakers keith and Mandy were very efficient when we had a little problem and very friendly. Thank you Keith and Mandy for a very clean cottage. ✅

Details of the cottage were accurate.

Had regular information and reminders on the run up to the holiday. Able to email the owner of the cottage directly and questions were answered almost immediately. The cottage was in Staithes, N.Yorkshire near Whitby. It was a stunning location. A quaint little harbour village. A single narrow cobbled street, with a couple of pubs and and shops. The cottage was a former fisherman's cottage full of original features. It was cosy and warm with a log burner.

From booking to arriving at the property everything was so easy.

We had the most delightful week in a lovely property in a fabulous place and to make it perfect we could take our dog. Definitely use Sykes again. Thank you.

Comfortable and well presented cottage in beautiful quiet village.

We had an excellent break there.

We loved the cottage and all its character.

It's was so cosy and warm. We had views of the sea from different rooms which was really nice. The court yard was another good area to sit out with the owners providing outdoor table and chairs. We will be booking this cottage again.

Would recomend booking parking ticket online as the visitor centre wasn't open when we got there.

We had to keep topping up the meter every day until it opened 4 days later! Also the yard outside would have benefited from a sweep and a few pots with flowers.It looked a bit unloved and not at all like the pics shown.

Great communication throughout and extremely happy with the cottage we stopped in, will be using Sykes cottages again in the future for sure 10/10

We had a lovely time in Staithes so overall it was a good place to stay and cottage was perfectly adequate for the price and what we needed.

So please don’t take this as complaints but here are some suggestions from us: -twin beds were pretty uncomfortable as spring in mattress was digging into our back. You would agree if you slept on the beds. I would suggest to put some mattress pad if you don’t want replace them - no Wi-fi was fine if we get normal reception in the house. We had 3 different mb services between us and no one had any service. We can’t even make or receive a call unless we go to the pub to use their wifi. - water pressure was very strange and had difficulty to run the bath even we left a tap half open. -boiler didn’t work on Saturday and had no heating for a while. -drains outside smells pretty bad - please check all light bulbs are working -understand you can unload at the bottom of the hill. But it wasn’t clear how far we have to park and steep hill and steps to carry all the luggage to the cottage.

The cottage was very good.

Location superb for the village with easy access to the harbour, pubs and cliff walks. Dog friendly premises. We would definitely go back.

Everything we needed in the cottage.

Caretakers extremely helpful and friendly. Good location and very clean. Will return.

We love Staithe's so knew what to expect.

Property was cold and took some warming up. Sorry burnet all the logs As with some of the other property's you have to watch your head when moving around

Property was initially very cold and dissapointed that there wasn't any wood for fire on our arrival.

We raised problem with heating and it was dealt with and resolved very quickly. Whilst the property is old it could benefit from a bit of updating. The private courtyard was perfect for the dog, very safe and secure.

Pretty cottage in Ideal location - 3 mins from harbour beach, great pub and little shops nearby.

What a fantastic cottage, had everything we wanted Will definitely be back

Lovely cottage in our favourite Staithes.

Sunny private courtyard and bonus. Tricky and exhausting logistics with unloading luggage but worth it!!

This is our second visit to Grimes cottage and we will almost certainly revisit.

We did feel however that it was looking a little tired in places but nevertheless a little gem , we love it !

Only downside is the car park being at the top of the hill due to the geography of Staithes, the hill climb and descent became tedious every day.

Staithes is a great place and really dog friendly.

It's a fair trek from car drop off to front door so either travel light or someone needs to be fit, so possibly not ideal for older couples traveling on their own.

Second visit to this cottage & once again we were very happy with our choice.

Charming & homely with the big advantage of a spacious back yard. We would gladly recommend Grimes cottage & we will be returning.

Locals very friendly and helpful.

Good location for walks short or long. Felt relaxed and at ease with the cottage. Lovely welcome in pubs and tea room. Came home after long weekend feeling relaxed and stress free.

Owners and caretakers were exemplary