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"The location of the cottage was perfect and the parking at Abbey Farm worked out well."
We were slightly taken aback when we arrived and had to drive through a very busy Church Street on a Saturday afternoon and assumed we’d made a wrong turn. The lack of any outside space was not ideal for our dog as it meant putting clothes on to take him out for early morning/ bedtime toileting- my husband drew the short straw!
Reviewed by GeorginaJun 2022
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"Everything was absolutely fab at the cottage just 2 slight problems
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The toilet seat requires tightening
2.A hand grip would be appreciated in the shower cubicle for help in excepting in possible
Otherwise the cottage was a dream both in location and ideal for our every needs towards making a very memorable holiday in Whitby we shall definitely return to the cottage next year if possible Thanks to all the staff at Sykes
Best wishes
The Newton family& Sophie (the dog)
Gateshead
Reviewed by AlanJun 2022
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"Fossil Cottage in Whitby is a cosy and warm cottage, which made us feel relaxed and welcoming."
Decorated and cleaned to a high standard and was lovely to stay in for our holiday. The location on the East side was a five minute walk to the 199 steps, then up the steps to the Abbey. A five minute walk to a beautiful beach and the Pier. Lovely shops and Restaurants a short walk away, and central spot to see all Whitby. A great dog friendly cottage and dog friendly place to visit.
Reviewed by StuartMay 2022
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"Lovely property, great location, look forward to stopping here again"
Reviewed by AndrewMay 2022
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"Absolutely superb."
Location Spot on. 199 steps literally 30ft from the front door. The beach across the street and down some steps. The room themselves are so tastefully decorated. They are absolutely beautiful. The beds wow I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. The cottage had absolutely everything I could think of , from a smart tv to a cheese knife wine and gib glasses to pens note pad and baby bowls and cutlery. Even a travel cot and high chair. High quality everywhere. Other reviews mentioned uncomfortable settee this must have been replaced as it eas very comfy and so were the 2 armchairs. The best of all was the VERY Generous hamper we we're greeted with on arrival. Packed with lots of Yorkshire's finest goodies from tea,cakes,ground coffee, biscuits, crisp, and chocolate. Thank you , I will be back.
Laura DakinMay 2022
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"Lovely cottage great location everything we wanted!"
Reviewed by ElaineApr 2022
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"Lovely quaint cottage in a great location."
Very cosy, with new sofa and very comfy bed. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by KeithMar 2022
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"Lovely cottage in great location for exploring Whitby."
Only disappointment was lack of any welcome pack for arrival, not even a pint of milk. Also scant toilet roll supply. This is the difference between good rating and excellent rating.
Thank you for taking the time to add feedback. I must apologise for the lack of a hamper on your arrival. I have rectified this and you will receive a little something in the post this week. We do hope you will return to Fossil cottage again in the future. Property Owner
Reviewed by NicolaFeb 2022
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"The chairs in the lounge area, are so low that it was like sitting on the floor."
Thank you for your feedback, we have now updated the sofa and chairs to new ones, so this will no longer be a problem. Property Owner
Reviewed by PhilipDec 2021
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"Cottage was lovely but feel it should have been in the write up about stair ..."
Cottage was lovely but feel it should have been in the write up about stair safety not good for children as you came straight out of second bedroom straight onto to twisted staircase should have been told about this so dangerous The other problem was the two very old sofas no comfort at all as cushions you sat on had ne padding left and so low to ground knees were under your chin when sitting Which meant we spent nearly all our time out Just to sit comfortably very disappointed with this Think someone from sykes definitely needs to check them out so you know how bad they are Would like feedback on my review please as very unhappy Julie Rooney
Thank you for the feedback, we are sorry that you did not enjoy your stay , we have replaced the sofas and the armchairs Property Owner
Reviewed by JulieNov 2021
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"Excellent cottage, gives the feel of old world with modern facilities."
Only point is tv signal though this could have been blamed on high winds. Smell of the kipper smoker up the road, takes you back in time.
Reviewed by TimothyNov 2021
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"Good location & by and large all was as published and enjoyable."
Didn’t expect to have to clean some pretty dirty cooking trays & pots. The very restricted access could have been flagged more clearly - witnesssed car rage on more than one occasion!
Glad you had an enjoyable stay, sorry to hear about the dirty cooking trays and pots, this issue has now been resolved. If you had called us during your stay we would of gladly rectified immediately. Property Owner
Reviewed by TimAug 2021
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"A lovely homely, well equipped cottage in a great location for visiting Whitby and surrounding seaside towns."
Will definitely recommend to family and friends.
Reviewed by JenniferAug 2021
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"The location of Fossil Cottage was excellent, a stones throw from the beach which we managed to get entirely to ourselves one evening."
The cottage was fresh and beachy yet cosy, just the atmosphere we were looking for.
We were pleased to find it beautifully clean.
Thank you for a lovely stay.
Reviewed by YvonneJun 2021
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"The cottage was extremely clean and beautifully decorated with seaside themed art/cushions/ decorative features."
It was small, but cosy & comfortable. The stairs were fun for us, but would prove difficult for elderly or infirm visitors.
The position in Henrietta Street was fabulous - very quiet but very close to Whitby town centre.
There was no outside space, but a few steps along to the end of the (dead end) road was a grassy area with several benches overlooking the harbour - a perfect place to catch the sunset.
Whitby is a lovely seaside town with excellent shops, a picturesque harbour, a safe beach and atmospheric ruined abbey. Nearby we enjoyed walks at Robin Hoods Bay, Staithes, the Falling Foss tea gardens (woodland walks and waterfall) and the waterfalls between Grosmont and Goathland.
Reviewed by ChristinaMay 2021
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we got in a bit earlier as the weather wasn’t good."
The front door was a little tricky and at 1 point I thought I couldn’t unlock it to get out, and as it’s the only door I did panic a little. But that aside we had a lovely stay.
Reviewed by TraceyMay 2021
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"Beautiful cottage excellent location"
Reviewed by NicolaApr 2021
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"This is the second time we have stayed here and its a fantastic cottage in a great location."
Small point of maintenance, front door locks need to be oiled as they both kept sticking. Inner door lock now missing and the door appears to have been kicked in as its cracked. I don't know when this happened but it doesn't give a good impression.
Thank you for your comments, we are so glad you like Fossil Cottage. We apologise for the damage to the door, the problems have now been addressed. Property Owner
Reviewed by MartinOct 2020
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"A delightful little cottage."
Loved the wood burning fireplace but it would have been nice to have had one bag of wood already there. Loved the unexpected bag of groceries - thank you for that. We enjoyed our two week stay even though it had to be cut short by two days because of the virus travel restrictions. Tips for future older visitors - Easy chair and couch in sitting room are very low and feather seat cushions need a good plumping each day. Stairs very steep and narrow treads in places.
Reviewed by HelenMar 2020
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"This is a lovely, very cosy cottage and Whitby out of season was great."
However, given its location we expected it to be very quiet. Actually there is quite a lot of early morning traffic, delivery vans in particular driving past to turn round at the end of the lane. Access with a car, even to drop off and pick up is a nightmare and when we stayed works in the car park restricted the parking spaces, 20 minutes minimum to find somewhere else to park. The cottage is well equipped but lots of the owners stuff there, not enough space for our own food and granddaughters (7 months) things in the kitchen. Finally, a few soggy logs, no fire lighters and hardly any kindling meant a trip to the Coop for supplies even on the first evening. Worth noting staircase is very steep, not suitable for elderly or infirm. I’d love to recommend this cottage but we wouldn’t stay there again.
Reviewed by PeterNov 2019
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"A lovely cottage in an excellent location."
The welcome pack was a real treat too. Would gladly stay here again and I hope the next guests enjoy their stay as much as we did.
Reviewed by MartinOct 2019
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"A fab cottage in a great location."
Excellent service and welcome bag when picking up keys.
Will be booking again for sure. Thank you.
Reviewed by JamesSep 2019
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"Would definitely come back!"
We love Whitby. Whitby Brewery is fab, dog friendly and great view of The Abbey. Loved Humble Pie and Mash.
Horsfall PartyMay 2019
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"All aspects highly satisfactory."
The dog enjoyed the treats in the hamper very much!
McCarthy PartyApr 2019
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"We were delighted with Fossil Cottage, it definitely loved up to expectations (which were high)."
It was perfect for the two of us.
Sayer PartyFeb 2019
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"Had a good stay."
Parking at the nearby farm worked out very well. Thank you for the welcome hamper - lovely coffee! Coastal Walk at Robin Hoods Bay is lovely. Abbey Wharf Restaurant prepares lovely fresh meals. Eden Camp War Museum is about 50 mins drive but well worth the visit.
ParsonsSep 2018
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"Beautiful Cottage."
Garrett PartyJul 2018
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"Loved the cottage and furnishings are lovely."
Location good - would definitely return and recommend it. (The welcome bag was a lovely touch - thank you!) 100% satisfied with everything - oh, and very comfy beds too!
The Birchall FamilyJun 2018
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"The cottage was perfectly equipped - even down to the detail of providing a sewing kit."
In every aspect, it exceeded our expectations.
Mr And Mrs KearseyMay 2018
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"Thank you for letting us stay in your fabulous cottage, the location was perfect and the standard of furnishings was excellent."
We arrived to a very clean cottage and a lovely welcome hamper, we will certainly book with Yorkshire Coastal Cottages again.
The Goldwaters - December 2017Dec 2017
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"Fabulous cottage, beautifully clean, excellent Wi-Fi connection, thank you for a great holiday."
Mr & Mrs Trainor - October 2017Oct 2017
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"What a lovely cottage, we enjoyed being in the "Old town" of Whitby with all of it's quaint shops and cobbled streets, we would recommend to everybody and have booked again."
The Bell Family - Tunbridge Wells - August 2017Aug 2017
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"A beautiful cottage in a superb location, very clean and tidy, thank you we will return."
Tony & Linda Smales - Edinburgh March 2017Mar 2017
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"Toilet rolls."
Perhaps not the usual way to begin a review of a rented property, but in the case of Fossil Cottage in Whitby, very pertinent. I’m sure everybody has struggled with a new toilet roll, trying to tear that first sheet free and ending up with six feet of half-freed, torn sheets while the other half stays resolutely gummed. At Fossil Cottage, someone had thoughtfully done the hard work for us, and tucked the first sheet into the cardboard centre tube. This is just one small example of the care and consideration that had gone into preparing the cottage for us. The place was spotlessly clean and blissfully warm as we arrived on a cold, late November day. The Welcome Pack contained everything we needed for a snack, cup of tea, round of toast or glass of wine. I can’t overstate how cosy this little place is; particularly the kitchen. And the lounge with its easy-to-light wood burning stove (everything, down to the matches, was provided). It’s quiet too, in November anyway. Just 2 minute’s walk from bustling Church Street, few pedestrians and even fewer cars pass by to disturb your tranquillity. OK, it doesn’t have a sea view – if it did you would be paying considerably more. BUT, pop outside and, within 20 feet, you are at the top of steps leading down to the beach, and have a lovely aspect of the harbour. To end, Fossil Cottage is a little gem, and many thanks to Yorkshire Coastal Cottages for recommending that it would meet the needs of four adults and a well behaved dog. In fact, it far exceeded our expectations.
Tim Gill, Near Harrogate; November 2016Nov 2016