Grays’ Cottage

Cottage was excellent.

Perfect location. (Just off the harbour with great views). Spotlessly clean with the decor of a private holiday home. ie everything was tasteful and of quality. Just a few points that future holiday makers might be interested in Be prepared to pay for a car park if you arrive during the day on the first day and then move your car to a permit slot in the late afternoon. It's best to just leave your car for the duration and walk out to Robin Hoods Bay, Sandsend, Staithes etc using the local buses to get there/back etc. Buses are cheap and brilliant. Kitchen has a dishwasher (we didnt see this in the details). First day we had problems with the shower. Resolved by not using the highest setting until all the air had been pushed out of the system. I couldnt recommend this place enoug. My wife is extremely fussy about accomodation and she loved it !

A really well-located and thoughtfully finished apartment.

We appreciated the large bed and the large dining and seating areas, offering a good view over the abbey and a glimpse of the sea. The nearby pub does loud Karaoke but not late. It has a well-equipped kitchen suitable for proper cooking, although the knives are terrible. Board games and a local map were available. The access is better than you might imagine from the location - a short walk through a passageway between buildings, with key-coded gates. Narrow in parts, but step-free. Parking permits were provided and we were able to park within a few minutes' walk, and right outside for loading. Well worth it to be two minutes' walk from the harbourside.

Property was ideally situated in the centre of Whitby.

Property was comfortable and clean, and very well equipped. Had lovely view of the Whitby Abbey. Felt like home from home.

Not our first stay, and won't be out last.

Grays' Cottage is a beautiful, well equipped, comfortable place to stay. The view from the living room is stunning and a wonderful start to the day ☺️. It is in in a perfect position - peaceful and quiet, yet moments from the harbour side and Flower gate. 10/10 ☺️

Lovely cottage in very convenient central location, we had a great stay.

Fantastic, high-spec cottage that has everything - and I mean everything - you could need for perfect getaway for two.

Gorgeous sunrise view of the abbey from the upstairs living room. The owner thoughtfully called to check on us after learning about a fire in a nearby shop (we were fine, but it's the thought that counts). There's a great butchers 60 seconds away for carnivores or a wholefood shop for veggies. And you're spoilt for choice when it comes to great little pubs (Beer O'clock and Esk Vaults to name but two). A wonderful little gem hidden away in the heart of Whitby.

This is our second stay at Gray's Cottage.

It has everything we want. it is bang in the centre of Whitby, but down an alley and quiet (even though it was the Goth Halloween weekend). It is well appointed and spotlessly clean. Parking is always an issue in Whitby but we are very happy parking in the adjacent car park and just factoring the cost into our holiday. Although it is short stay you can actually stay there all night and any paid for our of hours time roll over onto the next charge period. The street parking permit is a waste of time when it is as busy as it was at Halloween. It might be useful during other seasons. We would stay there again on our next visit.

Grays' cottage is a beautiful cottage.

It is clean and comfortable with quality fixtures and fittings. The position is perfect, tucked away, so peaceful and quiet (with a wonderful view) yet very close to the hustle and bustle of Flowergate and the harbour. The TV is a smart TV and reception wasn't always the best, although it did improve after the weekend. Check in time is 5.00pm, which isn't ideal, but wouldn't prevent me booking again.

Delighted with the cottage which was perfect in every way.

We loved our stay in Grays cottage.

Spotlessly clean and.eveything you need for a comfortable stay. We particularly enjoyed the views and the location. We managed to park in zone W for our entire stay thanks to the scratch cards left by the owner.

This was our 2nd stay at this property.

We absolutely love it! Perfect location, the property is in the middle of the town with shops, cafes and pubs all in abundance. It’s a modern, clean and comfortable place to stay with the most amazing views from the double aspect windows. If this property came on the market I would consider buying it, it’s so perfect!

Such a lovely cottage, in a really good position close to the main part.

Cottage was very clean and you have everything anyone could want including picnic baskets. Welcomed opening the windows and watching everyone going up and down the Abbey steps.. we were lucky with the weather also. We had a fabulous time and will definitely return.

Generously equipped for 2 and wonderful views.

Free overnight parking in Cliff Street just below the bedroom window. The parking vouchers provided would be great if you could ever find a free parking space.

We had a lovely 4 night stay, the cottage was spotless and well equipped and the views from the living room window were fantastic, especially at night when the town is lit up.

The super king sized bed was really comfy and the bedding was very luxurious, we slept really well! The cottage felt spacious and very close. The only thing I would suggest to the owner is to put a door mat in place as there was nowhere to wipe your feet upon arrival, not ideal when it’s been raining all week! I would highly recommend this cottage if you want to explore the area, it’s a 5 minute walk from both the bus and train station and transport to all the local towns and villages is very regular and on time!

The cottage was lovely inside , it was clean and comfortable and the views were stunning .

My only gripe is the dreadful rusty patio furniture which was literally unusable . We were lucky enough to have sunshine and with such a lovely outside area it’s a shame the patio furniture was rusty beyond belief ! Surely the owners can do better than that . We booked direct but we were not left a parking permit and despite contacting Sykes and assured one would be provided we never heard from them again so we had to park a long way from the cottage . We would love to book again but only if we could book direct with the owners as not too impressed with Sykes cottages

Comfortable, well appointed accommodation.

High quality fitments, accessories and decoration. Super bathroom was a bonus. Initially the parking was a nightmare!

Couldn’t fault inside the property clean comfortable exceptional view of abbey and church, only negative was TV was poor needs an aerial to access all live tv, outside bistro set old and rusty unusable and property entrance was like building site scaffolding and ladder hindered access.

The cottage is in an excellent location.

It is a 2 minute walk from the West side of the swing bridge, right in the middle of the action. Despite this, it was very quiet inside with no external noise. The view is of rooftops with a sliver of sea. The abbey is visible on the other side of the river. The cottage is very well appointed with ample glasses, crockery etc. The bed was comfy (and huge). All furniture was modern, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was modern and clean with instant hot water in the shower. The whole accommodation looks brand new and was spotlessly clean. The only issue we had was parking… we were provided with a parking pass for W designated streets but, in the time we were there, we were unable to find a single parking space on those streets (although it was Goth weekend so extremely busy). However, with a bit of planning, we found we could use Whitby’s car parks cost effectively. I would stay there again and would recommend it to anyone else unless they needed to have designated, on-property parking.

We really loved our stay.

It is a lovely well equiped house with a very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, on arrival, I had to clean all work surfaces. Window sills, bedroom furniture, all mirrors in the bedroom & bathroom. It was quite dirty in places. The banister leading upstairs was filthy. The cloth I used was black. I think it 8s a major oversight as in this day & age, cleanliness needs to be paramount. This was most definitely an accumulation of dust & dirt. It's clearly not getting a thorough clean after each guest. The house itself is so nice with some really nice items. They just need a good clean & to be honest the whole place needs freshening up with a paint. I would use the word grubby. Also, the outside space on the photos looked so nice. Sadly, it was nothing like the photos. The planters were completely overgrown with weeds & there was a very old rusted small round table & 2 rusted chairs. This could really be lovely if it was looked after. Because I had to clean on arrival, the owners allowed us to stay an extra night for free which was nice. We have stayed in Whitby every year tor around 10 years now & never had to clean a property on arrival. Please clean & freshen this place up as it is such a nice house in a great central place. We are considering booking "Tuksumdoin" the house next door for next time as the cleaner was in the property when we walked past one day & she let us have a look around. Looks really nice & also has an extra bedroom. Sykes themselves were helpful once I finally reached someone. The process took 5 days to resolve. If I had known sooner that wots app was available then this would of been much quicker.

Grays Cottage is a wonderful place to stay if you are planning a visit to Whitby.

My partner and I stayed over Christmas - the location is perfect being in the centre of Whitby. We felt very comfortable; at home! Great facilities and lovely décor and a super king bed!!! I highly recommend Grays Cottage.

Great location with lovely views, very modern facilities and spotlessly clean.

The parking system was a little confusing, but if you just park in w zones and ignore everything else on the signs then it works really well. You need a touch to open the locks on the gates in the dark We have stayed in a lot of nice cottages but all in all this was the best of the lot.

Lovely property in a great position in Whitby.

This was our third visit and it was great as usual.

Lovely views and a really spacious living area. One thing that remains irritating is the bin situation. It is not great having to take the rubbish our to the public bins :(

Fabulous cottage, very clean and well equipped.

Extremely comfortable bed, superb bathroom. Enjoyed spending time in lounge enjoying lovely views of town and abbey. Great to have outdoor space to sit in sun. Couldn’t fault it in any way!

Excellent.

shower. Comfortable bed. Lovely kitchen but cups a bit tired. Super views Very convenient for shops etc. Parking a nightmare.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Grays’s cottage.

The cottage was in an excellent location right in the heart of Whitby, with lovely views of the Abbey. The cottage was spotless with lovely furnishings and such a lovely large comfy bed. We will definitely book here again for our next visit to Whitby 10/10

Some people may struggle with the gated access to Grays cottage, the television was difficult to use without being reasonably good with technology as the channels were only accessible using Amazon steaming system which my husband eventually worked out, The cottage is very well situated with great views and had everything needed for a lovely stay, comfortable, quiet and the resident parking system worked well for us - maybe more difficult in the summer, we would definitely use it again.

Amazing.

Such a great location, handy for everything and gorgeous views. Facilities perfect. Would love to return in the summer! But loved watching the elements from the cosiness of the house as well.

Superb cottage with fabulous views and very well equipped.

We loved our stay and the wonderful attention to detail in the interior design. Everything was so fresh and clean. Would whole heatedly recommend.

Grays Cottage is in an ideal location in the heart of Whitby yet tucked away enough to be quiet.

A good location for those arriving by bus or train. Wonderful views of the Abbey and red rooftops. It's a bit of a scavenger hunt to find it, and after dark you need a light to enter the gate codes. The cottage has a huge comfy bed and a handy dressing table and mirror, and the bathroom is brand new -- I was expecting small shampoos etc for guests but those aren't provided. The kitchen is clean, modern and well-equipped, and the instructions for laundry and dishwasher were much appreciated. The split level living makes a nice separation between sleeping and living for those who don't mind a few stairs. We were expecting to watch some TV but apparently you have to have a licence/password to do so - luckily we have a Netflix account - so be aware of this (and bring your own shampoo!). I would come again, this is a beautiful spot.

The accommodation was very well appointed.

Comfy bed, good shower, spacious sitting room with good views. Not that we did much cooking but the kitchen was well equipped and it was nice to have good quality crockery, cutlery and pans - not from Ikea! Would definitely recommend this property.

Lovley property like the seagulls best especially baby one living in plant pot

Enjoyed my stay so much I’ve booked again for September.

Lovely cottage, got everything you need. Having living space upstairs means you can really enjoy the lovely outlook across the town to the Abbey, and even a glimpse of the sea. Highly recommend.

Great place and highly recommended for a trip to Whitby.

We just had best week at Grays we love Whitby and this was best accomadation wr have had, cottage gorgeous, loved the view out of window , sat with window open evry evening, we didnt want to leave, the cottage has evrything you could need for your stay, so well equiped, we give it 10 out of 10, cant wait to return

Lovely Cottage.

Perfect location, with great views over Whitby. Spotlessly clean! Very comfy Super King Bed. We didn’t want for anything. Highly recommend!!

Lovely Cottage.

Great location. Would definitely book to stay there again.

We really enjoyed our week in Grey's Cottage.

Extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped. The sitting room is beautifully light and airy with a spectacular vista over Whitby towards the Abbey. Absolutely one of the best cottages we've ever stayed in. Also very well positioned in the town with everything very close by - shops, beach, Abbey, harbour, station - all within a few minutes walk. We would wholeheartedly reccomend Grey's Cottage.

Grays' Cottage was an excellent choice and I recommend the well-appointed house to anybody looking for good accommodation for one or two people in a quiet central location!

I will be going back there again.

What a fantastic little cottage right in the heart of Whitby.

It was truly a home from home and very well equipped. The only issue we had was the lack of lighting when approaching the cottage ( to be fair not the owners responsibility) through the gates, so make sure you have a phone/ torch in the winter months. Would definitely recommend to friends

This is an excellent property for a number of reasons, including being very central, and perfectly spacious for two, being spread over two floors, even including a (small) separate dining room.

Nice view up to the abbey. I’m afraid I don’t understand the previous comment about needing “extensive updating”; everything looked fresh and clean, no damage to furniture or marks on walls, nice bedlinen and towels. Kitchen is small and U-shaped, but well thought out and equipped if you wanted to self-cater. The only issue arose with the Freeview box which was not connected when we arrived and which we could not get to work. However, I would reiterate one of the points from another reviewer, that this property would not be suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties, due to two factors. The first is the stairs in the property. The second is the horrendous parking problem in Whitby. The problem is not with the provided scratch card, but lies in finding a “W” space (the only permitted category) to use it. We ended up touring round at the end of the day before eventually finding a space, which can be a considerable distance from the property. Finally, Sykes please take note as follows: 1. The access instructions mention the TSB branch, which no longer exists so the reference should have been deleted; 2. The access and drop-off instructions suggest pulling up temporarily in front of Poundland (which has double yellow lines) or on street (which is a disc zone, restricted to residents). There is no mention of the obvious alternative, which is the public car park behind Poundland. Yes, it will cost you £1.70 for an hour (not if you arrived in the evening) but believe me it’s worth it. So, great property, great stay, poor arrival instructions.

If you want a high spec property in the centre of Whitby .

also very quiet and great views of the abbey.Grays Cottage is the one for you.

This is our second visit and the cottage was lovely.

The updated bathroom was an improvement on last year. However, we will not be staying again because of the enormous price increase. To charge between £800 and £1000 for this property it would need extensive updating and even then, it is very small. The ludicrous increase is a shame.

Great location, fabulous views.

Had a lovely stay.

The cottage was absolutely stunning.

It far exceeded our expectations. The views from the cottage were exceptional . It was was extremely clean and Comfortable. Everything in there was compact which made the room space better. We both slept extremely well in the oh so comfortable large bed. The location was brilliant but I would say if you had mobility issues , this is not the place for you. We had an issue with the tv which was resolved in a matter of hours, the owner of the cottage was extremely helpful once she was made aware of the issue . The only downside of this booking is the time we were allowed to check in. It was 5 pm , which made it very difficult , if not impossible to park with the free scratch cards given to us as part of the booking. It would be better if Sykes cottages sent clients the parking passes to home addresses prior to travelling, that way, people would have a chance of a parking space. We ended up paying on a 24 hour car park , quite a way away from the accommodation until a few days after we arrived.

Problem with TV had to phone office several times was not resolved Had to wait over 40 minutes for someone to answer your phone can you please contact me as I wish to raise a complaint re this.

Great location, lovely place and great views, will be back!

Great position, fantastic views.

The cottage was well-equipped, some nice touches (sun loungers in the shed etc.) and the bed comfortable. However, the kitchen and bathroom could have been a little cleaner on arrival (black mould around bath, dust on edges of the tiles etc.). The worst thing was the lack of a bin, though. It was inconvenient and frankly a little embarrassing to have to use a public bin by the pound shop when we wanted to dispose of the rubbish bags. There are clearly bins at the property, but they were inaccessible. Everything else was fantastic.

Wonderful little place in a perfect location and it felt very homely.

Beautifully decorated and the views! Lovely break

Oct 19 stay - We really enjoyed our stay and the cottage is lovely.

We will definitely be returning.

Nov 19 stay - Excellent find.

The cottage is cosy and comfortable. It has everything you would need and more. We have had a lovely stay and will definitely book again.

Nov 19 stay - Lovely cottage with everything you need for a break.

Thank you. Favourite places and recommendations - Fishermans Wife and Marine Hotel.

Christmas 2019 stay - Had a lovely stay at the cottage.

Very cosy and had everything we needed. Hope to come back. Had a very peaceful Christmas. Thank you. Recommendations and favourite places - Whitby Abbey and Duke of York.

New Year stay - Lovely stay.

Nice having everything we needed here waiting for us. Thank you. Hope to come back again soon. Will miss the view.