The Old Cottage

A lovely well equipped cottage.

Well maintained. Centrally located in Staithes with bonus of a loading and unloading parking spot. A great asset.

This was a fantastically presented cottage !

superb comfort ,furnishings and decorations .It is obviously a well loved property that is ideal as a place for 2 to relax, walk and generally enjoy all that Staithes has to offer. We had a wonderful week enjoying the cottage and suggestions for walks etc. in the owners suggestions. Richard and Emma, Putney.

Wonderful as aleays

Excellent location.

Sparkling clean. Decorated for Christmas when we arrived which was a lovely surprise. Tea coffee and sugar available for when you arrive. We had a great time at the cottage. Shame we couldn't snuggle together on the arm chairs but totally understand why there isn't a sofa up there! Would highly recommend, if youre not tall or have a big dog. Was perfect for us.

Very clean cottage over 3 floors.

The positives were that it was extremely clean with a nice comfy bed. Unfortunately there was scaffolding and roofing work going on opposite cottage so was fairly noisy which set our dog off barking - no fault of cottage owner. Was a bit dark and dismal in cottage to be honest for us and a bit pokey. Would have been nice to have a sofa in living area instead of chairs. No welcome pack either which I know is not a certainty but first time in years of renting cottages we haven’t had not even a pack of biscuits ! We enjoyed Staithes have stayed several times before and know that the cottages there are all quite quirky but next time would pick somewhere a bit bigger with outside space.

Lovely cosy, quaint and quirky.

It was tucked away down a little alley off the main street which was private. From walking in we felt at home and settled in straight away. The bedroom was in the attic space which was an unusual feature with windows to view, minding your head was a must but added to the features of the cottage. All the amenities and things you wouldn't ordinarily expect were available for use. A beautiful cottage which we loved and felt at home in for our full weeks holiday and which was the perfect space for my husband and I and our Jack Russell who loved it too. My only recommendation would be a tumble dryer as we arrived on a non stop heavy rainy Saturday and we were soaked through so a tumble dryer would have been the icing on the cake to dry our very soggy clothes. However no detriment to this beautiful cottage and we will definitely come back.

What a lovely little cottage on 3 levels, all you need if there is just the two of you.

Set in a quiet position within easy access of all Staithes has to offer. Parking was OK for loading/off loading cases. We were very lucky with the weather, lovely meal at the Cod and Lobster with friendly staff. Great location in easy drive of Whitby, Sandsend and Robin Hoods Bay which we visited in one day.

Lovely cottage tucked away from the bustle of the main street in Staithes.

Small, compact and comfortable with everything needed for a relaxing holiday. The attention to detail throughout the Old Cottage adds to the cosy atmosphere, making it a very welcoming place to stay.

What a find !

!! This was a fantasic location for a weeks holiday - we were very lucky with the weather and travelled all round the area The cottage was great with everything you needed - even chairs for the beach . It was very comfortable and clean and we had no problems at all during the week. The 40 min parking outside was very handy for loading and unloading but we did use the suggested private parking area at top of hill. Although there is no phone signal we found if we switched our phones to Wi Fi calling it worked which was handy when the Sainsbury delivery couldn't find us . Staithes is a lovely village - far nicer in our opinion than Robin Hoods Bay - the pubs are great and there are 2 or 3 cafes. Shopping is limited but there is a Co-op up the top of the hill - the Cottage Caretaker told us we were fortunate booking Sainsbury to deliver as some other supermarkets won't drive down . The Hill is a challenge but we soon got used to it A highly recommended property at an incredible price Thank you for out stay

We had a wonderful time at Staithes the old cottage was perfect for are holiday ,spotlessly clean and every thing you need in their would not hesitate to book this property again and we will.

Phil and karen xxx

Our 5th stay in this cottage so it speaks for itself how happy we are with it.

Clean, cosy and well equipped. Situated within a few minutes walk from shops, pubs, sea front and a caretaker on hand if needed. Looking forward to next year's stay and many more.

Excellent property for a stay in Staithes.

Far exceeded our expectations, everything had been thought about. Very convenient location for the harbour , beach and pubs. I would highly recommend and we will be back.

A lovely, comfortable retreat in a central but quiet location.

Only sounds were from the Seagulls and the occasional person walking past! We had everything we needed for a very relaxing week.

While we found our stay was pleasant and the presentation of the cottage excellent we could have done with more guidance on how to find it, down an obscure and twisty alleyway.

We had to call the owners agent. A simple picture or sketch of the alleyway entrance would helped. It was unfortunate that the toaster, as reported by the previous users, havinf regularly blown the main fuse, was no fixed in the period we were there. Although Keith did come and try to set up the TV we were not able to get the normal programmes and finally had to resort to watching DVDs. Your recommendation to arrange parking at Glenvale was very welcome.

A beautiful little cottage, a stones throw from all the amenities of Staithes - ideal base for a walking holiday or just relaxing.

Very peaceful, very clean and with everything you could wish for a seaside break.

The property was not easy to find as Suggs Passage is not named.

Easier to suggest looking for the passageway opposite Lion@Staithes which is next to Betty & Bo. Apart from that we had a wonderful holiday the cottage is very clean and had everything we needed for the week. The village itself was lovely, everyone was so friendly. We would love to return.

The cottage was lovely - I was a little surprised there wasn’t a pint of milk.

It’s not far to walk to the coop but it’s nice to be able to make a drink when you arrive after a long drive. Everything was really comfortable, and what it lacks in views it gains in its central location and the fact that very few people walk past the property.

Beautiful, we’ll equipped, compact yet comfortable cottage.

In the middle of the village yet no noise at all- except seagulls. Already booked to go back next year.

Loved our stay at the old cottage.

Beautiful surroundings and will definitely go again

We had a beautiful stay in this lovely cottage.

The living area was good but if you want to lay out and relax the chairs are a bit uncomfortable. Maybe a comfy sofa would be helpful for the future. Also if you have pets,there is no restriction to keep them in the kitchen at night.we had to take our own safety gate. No complaints at all.we had a brilliant stay ans have highly recommended too family and friends. We would drefinately stay again. Thank you

Lovely cottage - plenty big enough for myself, husband and our bouncy border collie, Meg!

!!!! Had a lovely stay and loved the uniqueness and charm of the cottage

Lovely well equipt and clean space

Lovely little cottage in a beautiful village.

It is a great location for the local shops/cafes and pubs, with plenty of lovely walks nearby. It was a little hard to find at first but a great, quiet location up a small alleyway. The local contact was very close by and really helpful and friendly. The cottage is very small but cosy and comfy; in fact the only thing missing was a couple of footstools to get your feet up after a day out. Three levels and two flights of stairs might not suit everyone, or the fact that you have to leave vehicles in the pay car park at the top of the village after unloading your luggage - we used the council one as it was cheaper despite what it says on the signpost to the private one! We took a weekday break in June for a much-needed short holiday and had a great relaxing time and hope to be back!

This was a lovely central based property in the heart of the village .

Highly recommend pre booking parking as advertised. We did and this worked out very well as the council car park gets very busy at peak times . We did find the cottage a little difficult to find even with the instructions. Even the locals hadn’t heard of the passage the cottage is located in and there was no signpost? but after eventually finding it , we were very pleased with our choice of accommodation. The cottage is very quirky , clean and well equipped and everything we needed for a great stay . We would happily recommend this property to family and friends. Lots to do locally too . We found fossils , went sea fishing, cycled the cinder trail from Whitby to robin hoods bay , walked to runswick bay , and visited Saltburn on sea and sands end . We love this part of Yorkshire and never fails to deliver .

Beautiful cottage everything you needed, if you can cope without Internet and phone signal, hard first day but the silence was golden.

I would recommend it highly.

Great little cottage, very cozy.

Lovely touches in the decor. It had everything we needed. Would definitely stay, again highly recommended. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay. xx

What a beautiful cottage, really well maintained and equipped with absolutely everything you could possibly need during your stay.

It's easy to see that the owners have put a lot of love and consideration for the comfort of their guests into the decor and furnishings. A wonderful place that I hope to revisit many times.

A lovely little cottage everything you could wish for a little difficult to find as up a little gulley off the high street.

Very central a lovely little place would recommend a stay.

This is our 2nd visit to The Old Cottage in less than a year and we absolutely love it.

It is clean, quirky and cosy. An ideal base for exploring this beautiful part of the world. The cottage has everything you need for your stay and has local amenities close by. The Cod & Lobster, Royal George and Dottys are a must when staying in Staithes.

It was a lovely little cottage and felt like home from home.

Would definitely stay again.

Everything went very smoothly all the details provided were correct.

The cottage was well equipped and very clean enjoyed our stay

The Old Cottage was small but beautifully decorated and very clean.

Best possible use made of a small amount of space. It had everything required for that could be required to make a comfortable holiday. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily go again.

Cottage was cold on arrival.

The toothbrush mug had secondhand toothpaste round the rim and some water inside.Two of the egg cups had egg yoke down their sides. In the current climate that is utterly unacceptable. The toaster had not been cleaned. There were crumbs on top, inside and underneath.One or two of the utensils were grubby and the cooker top had not been polished clean. The passage outside would benefit from an occasional sweep and bleach. Dog's muck and bird's mess.

It’s the second year running we have stayed in this cottage and we will definitely be back.

Cant fault it, lovely cottage in a lovely location

We loved the cottage and location.

Particularly liked the nautical decor. Lots of thoughtful touches like torches in the bedside drawers. WiFi would have been good but we managed without it!

Absolutely beautiful cottage in the middle of the quant fishing village of Staithes.

Right on the Cleveland Way and handy for the beach too. Highly recommend for couples.

The cottage was very clean and very comfortable.

The alleyway from the high street to the cottage however was dirty and could do with being swept. There were several wheelie bins outside the door to the cottage but only one belonging to the Old Cottage. Although not a problem for me many renters will find that the steepness of the incline to the top of the village will be an issue particularly for the elderly or the "unfit". The maximum parking in the car park was for 24 hours and therefore a trip to the car park was having to be made to feed the machine each morning during our stay. IWe enjoyed the short break but did find that Staithes could do with a clean up and most of the properties could do with having their exteriors painted.

The cottage, in itself, was everything we expected.

Very comfortable and ideally situated. We had a few problems with parking - which would have been handy if explained beforehand. Your information seemed to indicate that we could park opposite the sweet shop - which we did, there being no other place to park. As Staithes was extremely busy, we failed to notice that this extension of the 40 mins parking zone was actually a loading only bay. The signage on the road was very faint and the sign further down on the wall minute. Consequently we managed to get landed with a parking fine. We were advised by the parking attendant that a parking disc should be available in our cottage to enable us to park as a 'virtual' resident in the public carpark up the hill. This was not so and we subsequently ended up in the visitor car park which was £10 per day - £70 on top of the holiday cost which we had previously also paid £30 to re-book for July, June not being available to us due to lockdown. It would have been helpful if parking information had been available to us prior to arriving in Staithes. We regularily book cottages through Sykes but feel a bit let down with this one and would welcome your comments.

The Old Cottage at Staithes is a lovely Quaint place.

Has everything you would need. The cottage is over three floors, the lounge is small but cosy and big enough for two. Not much natural light, however plenty lamps to make it cosy in an evening. The owners/ caretakers were on hand if needed, as they are situated in the village. Staithes is a lovely village and we have been three times now, it’s a lovely relaxing place. The old cottage is a lovely snug for two. Janet & Carl

With us booking late we thought we would be left with a low end cottage.

How wrong we were. We've been going to staithes for many years, and the cottages we usually have were all booked up so this one was new to us . The cottage was in a great location , both harbor and pubs being a stroll away .Extremely clean , well equipped and cosy for us. Will definitely return.

Such a clean, cosy pretty cottage in the heart of beautiful old Staithes, it was great for our restful break booked at the last minute.

Extremely well equipped. We booked parking at Glen Vale which was stress free and nearer to Staithes compared to the main council car park, recommended. Lots of great walking, we were sad to leave. Just one point - there are rules about your dog which should sleep in the kitchen, only go in living area with you and never go into the bedroom. Unfortunately our lovely gentle Lab tends to just follow us wherever and we struggled to contain him as the staircases are open plan. Perhaps a baby gate or similar might help guests comply here.

We had a relaxing stay in a cosy cottage.

I appreciated the lack of Wi-Fi as it allowed me to relax properly and enjoy the delights of Staithes.The cottage was situated in a quiet alley off the main road, but close to the sea front and pubs which we thoroughly enjoyed!

The cottage is very well positioned right in the centre of Staithes, which is a delightful village.

The kitchen is well equipped and the place was spotless. Recommended. We did have difficulty finding it though so a brief description of where it is would be helpful!

This was our second stay at the old cottage and the reasons for that are simple.

Beautiful cottage with everything you could wish for in facilities, excellent all round, perfect location in the centre of staithes and a place we would highly recommend to anyone. From booking with Sykes on a very easy to use app to talking to the owner when he rang me on our return was amn absolute pleasure! He rang by the way because my partner had left her full set of heart and cancer tablets in the cottage when we left and obviously these are very important, the owner has gratefully posted them to us first class at his own cost, received with joy this morning! Thanks for everything Adrian, very very kind of you! I'm sure we will be using Sykes and returning again!

If you fancy this cottage Do it.

The photos Do Not do it justice. Idilic hide away. It is beyond clean and comfortable with tasteful decor and well equipped. When we return to Staithes we will look no further than this cottage.

Lovely little cottage in the heart of the village

Great cosy cottage.

Would definitely book again.

The Old Cottage is perfect for a solo traveller or a couple looking for a great hideaway.

It was spotlessly clean and has everything you need for a relaxing break. It’s tucked away from the main street so it’s nice and peaceful. I would definitely go back.

Great holiday as always, but weather let us down!

Our fourth stay in this lovely little "home from home" cottage and it's a fantastic place to stay. A few issues with some maintenance and cleaning this year, but nothing to stress over. The owners were brilliant about things and provided great communication. We highly recommend this Cottage.

The holiday cottage was lovely, it was situated in the heart of Staithes, down a little alley and was really cute and clean.

If anything, the cleaning products to clean the place were too pungent when we arrived, so a little lighter on the cleaning products for me. But the place is beautifully presented, really cozy with lots of nice lamps and pictures and the kitchen was really well equipped. Me and my daughter and dog had a lovely stay.

Lovely cottage lovely week

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.

Was everything we wanted and more.

Lovely ,homely ,comfy and clean cottage with everything you need in a beautiful area of staithes

The Old Cottage was the cleanest we've ever stayed in absolutely mint !

Well done to the owners keep up with these standards and you will have no problems

My husband and I love staithes, and have friends that live there, the cottage was very clean and comfortable but we found it was very dark due to lack of windows and surrounded by taller cottages so no views from anywhere in the cottage , we also had to have the heating on most of the time whilst we were there as the house felt very cold and damp due to lack of daylight coming through the windows.

Also we didn't like having 8 rubbish bins directly outside the property it was an eyesore and possible health hazard during the summer months, most of the bins belonged to other properties and also the sweet shop on the other side of the road !!!!!

We had a very enjoyable stay at The Old Cottage in the friendly village of Staithes.

The only concern we had was the kitchen smelt like it needed a good clean. As we weren't eating in the cottage we didn't made a deal out of it. Local pubs serve very good value meals throughout the day.

Beautiful village in a wonderful area.

The cottage was charming, cosy and just right for two!

Lovely cottage - cosy, clean, well-equipped.

Staithes was beautiful with friendly people. Good meal at the Cod and Lobster.

What an absolutely fantastic holiday!

! The olde cottage was beyond expectations really, beautifully furnished, equipped to the teeth and situated in the heart of the village!! In fact it was that good we stayed on an extra night! Wonderful dealing with all the people concerned and Sykes app and booking etc very simple and easy to use, myself, Linda and Dennis the greyhound will definitely be back!!