Fern House
- 6 guests
- 3 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- No pets
Description
This semi-detached cottage lies just a stroll away from the waterfront and seaside amenities of Whitby, on the fringes of the North York Moors.
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet within easy reach of the fine attractions of the town centre, choose to make the most of this well-appointed getaway with your family or a group of friends.
You will be impressed by the spacious interior, which is not immediately apparent from the outside, yet allows you to relax and unwind with your loved ones with all the homely comforts of a beautifully appointed holiday home.
Feel welcomed into the sitting room with the large bay window allowing plenty of natural light to highlight the quality of the furnishings.
Sink into one of the inviting, plump sofas and tune into the Smart TV or stream your favourite songs through the sound bar.
Head under the archway and into the dining room to enjoy a delicious meal together, with a full feast cooked up in the fully equipped kitchen next door.
Once you are fully relaxed after a day of adventure, head upstairs to find three bedrooms; the master suite boasts a super-king-size bed and adjoining en-suite, while the king-size double and twin are served by the family bathroom.
Spend a sun-filled afternoon in the enclosed rear garden with a chilled drink in hand and ooze in the coastal atmosphere.
Spend a day at the beach, eating fish and chips or a game of pitch & put mini golf, then climb the renowned 199 stairs to the medieval abbey while admiring stunning coastline views from the summit.
Take a stroll along the harbour, board a boat and go whale watching, or go for a sunset stroll along the pier to the lighthouse.
The town centre also boasts a wide selection of pubs, shops, restaurants, cafes and local galleries.
Six miles away is Robin Hood's Bay, a broad, sweeping bay surrounded by breathtaking cliffs and stunning moorland landscape.
There, walkers may enjoy beach and cliff-top strolls, and prominent sights include the museum and the Old Coastguard Station, which is maintained by the National Trust.
For any lovers of Bram Stoker an audio tour "In the footsteps of Bram Stoker" or the Dracula's Experience will spark your interest.
After your numerous experiences in this intriguing region of Yorkshire, this little home is the ideal place to return to.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Garden / Patio
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
I tried to contact yourself re a few niggles with Fern Housebut never got through!
The top drawer of the dishwasher was not working correctly as it had come off its runner and someone had jammed it back-so we bought washing up liquid and washed the pots we used by hand. There was no welcome pack as advertised on its listing and in the welcome book- we had received this the last 2 times we used the property. The end of the cold water tap on the basin in the ensuite in the larger bedroom was just placed on the tap and kept coming off so we placed it on the vanity unit and put it back as found when we left. Plus in the living room there were missing net curtains and an actual curtain so you had no privacy on an evening where people could see in from outside. All fixable and should have been passed onto yourselves by the cleaning team. Otherwise we had a lovely time and would still return due to it's excellent position in Whitby, parking and general comfort.
Lovely stay in Whitby.
Fern house had everything we needed and was in a perfect location for the beach and a short walk to all the attractions. House was spacious and clean.
It’s such a shame that this property was so dirty.
It’s the kind of place that you have to wash everything before you use it. We pulled several dirty glasses out of the cupboard, one had remnants of dried sticky coke in it. Some of the crockery and cuttlery was dirty. There was dirt on the window sills. The privacy blinds in the sitting room have mould at the bottom of them. The rug in the sitting room was filthy and underneath it was disgusting. I reluctantly fished one of the children’s toys out from under the sofa. The kitchen bin hadn’t been washed out and the was a cigarette butt and some rubbish at the bottom of it. There was a dead pigeon on the patio, which has been there for a while, cigarette butts in a glass ‘ashtray’ on the outside table and a mop bucket with very smelly stagnant water, just discarded in the raised bed. There were cut dead tree branches that had been discarded in the raised beds and dirt and leaves all over the patio. It’s such a shame as a small bit of sweeping and care could make it a lovely outside space. I have two young children so I’m used to dirt and mess but I would class this property as disgusting. On our penultimate day, we read in the welcome pack that ‘cleaners undertake a thorough clean between each changeover…They also carry out deep cleans on a regular basis throughout the year. Should you find anything amiss please contact Yorkshire Costal Cottages who will follow this up directly with our cleaners.’ I do not feel it’s up to guests to report back whether the cleaners are doing a good job or not. That’s down to the owners or Sykes to do checks. The welcome pack also stated that ‘Antibacterial soap is provided in all bathrooms.’, which it isn’t and there was only hand wash in the main bathroom. The bath mat was also mouldy. The welcome pack also stated ‘On arrival you should receive a welcome hamper’ and as other reviews allude to there is absolutely nothing. Again, it really doesn’t take much to updated information and remove the photo on the listing. The blind in the twin room is broken, which was obviously known about as was rolled up and rested on the window latch to hold it up. The house was in a great location; easy walk to the beach or into town, on a bus route and very spacious and nice decor. Easy free parking out the front and quiet. It could be so lovely if it was just cleaned and cared for.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:30 / 09:30
Property ref
1109994
Parking
Road Side
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome