Smoked Kipper Cottage

28 Customer Reviews

• "This terrace house is in a great location for those that are physically able to walk to the sea front / pier."

  However that does make parking difficult. It has some lovely touches, tea, coffee, milk in the fridge, dog bowls / treats artwork and ornaments. Good selection of kitchen equipment. Unfortunately the actual property is looking tired and needs some TLC. The only bed that was comfortable was the mid floor double.The bed in the roof space had a mattress that was smaller than the bed base The curtains are way too thin ; it was therefore light in bedrooms all night. The door to the porch wouldn't close without a good shove. The twin beds are against the walls but have gaps due to radiator and the wall alignment; meaning things fall down the side of the bed. the gaps were in need of a good clean. It has potential to be a lovely holiday let but it definitely is in need of some maintenance and a refresh.

  Reviewed by Teresa2.8★Jul 2025

• "Used to come when previous owners."

  Bedding not as gd quality. Mattress in attic - feel the springs .. floor downstairs needs gd clean. Radiators downstairs don’t get hot and empty at bottoms - maybe need bleeding- So it was always cold in lounge . Food in cushions on sofa. Location is good . New bathroom better . Generally needs tweaking but apart from that a gd stay No visitors book

  Reviewed by Deborah3.1★Feb 2025

• "Great cottage, have stayed a few times here, will be back."

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jan 2025

• "Overall a lovely property, plenty of space for the five of us and clean."

  Only downside seating in the lounge was a little tight. We’d originally booked for 4 adults and 2 children and we would have struggled to all fit on the sofa’s. There’s a little wear and tear to the property but nothing that bothered us and wouldn’t most people. We made use of the DVDs provided and watched a few films. Two small issues; one of the main bulbs in a bedroom had gone and tripped a fuse but we couldn’t find the fuse box. However plenty of lamps in there and the number left to message for any issues was lovely and helpful and offered a quick solution. Heating had obviously been off for a while and the attic bedroom radiator was fully turned on. This meant the house was uncomfortably cold on the first night. Much better by the second day and we bought some extra blankets, as why wouldn’t you on a stormy weekend in Whitby. Beds were really comfy. Plenty of space to pop away clothes in all the rooms. No issue with any of the bed linen or towels provided. Kitchen had plenty of cutlery and crockery with enough pans to get us through the weekend. Bathroom was clean and spacious. Shame we couldn’t use the outside area for our morning coffee due to the weather but would have been fab in summer. Parking outside the property was limited as stated on the listing. We ended up parking at the bottom of the hill behind the train station. Only a short walk up the hill to the house or back into the town centre during the day. Not an issue at all for us and wasn’t a negative to the stay. We would book again

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Dec 2024

• "Property was lovely and spacious, rooms larger than expected."

  Perfect location for cinder path and walking into Whitby . Clean and fresh.

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Sep 2024

• "A lovely property which covered all our needs."

  We would have had difficulty using the attic bedroom as the stairs are so steep

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Aug 2024

• "The cottage is in an ideal location from Whitby, being a short walk away - although up quite a steep hill."

  The upstairs of the cottage is beautiful and the beds are super comfortable. The fans were useful in the hot weather. The inside of the cottage is pretty and has a beach theme. The downstairs is let down by the level of cleanliness. The cushions and throw were not clean and needed washing. The cushions were quite stained and smelly. I put them in the washer - but felt this should not have been necessary. The large rug was very smelly and needs replacing as there was a strong doggy smell. The kitchen had everything we needed although the cabinet doors were sticky and the pans were old and needed replacing. The microwave was faulty on arrival and we used the hob instead and let the owners know before departure. The furniture outside was comfortable but covered in bird poo that had obviously been built up over a long period. I wiped it down on our first evening and gave it a quick wipe when needed. But again, it needs cleaning at each change over and this clearly isn’t happening which is a shame. We brought our dog and left her in the kitchen when we went out, we opened the under stairs cupboard door and put a chair against it, but a stair gate for this purpose would be useful and would keep the lounge cleaner. Our dog is very much part of the family but the downstairs did have a real doggy smell to it and even in dog friendly cottages this should not be the case. The chippy was lovely but the pub across the road has closed. We had a lovely week and none of this spoiled our holiday but the overall cleanliness downstairs and outside unfortunately let the cottage down which was a real shame.

  Reviewed by Hilary3.1★Jul 2024

• "Have stayed here before, lovely cottage, will return."

  Reviewed by Andrea4.7★Jul 2024

• "Lovely place."

  Very clean, great facilities and in a quiet area but still close to the centre of Whitby.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Jun 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  Property met all expectations, could just do with darker curtains in the front bedroom.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jun 2024

• "Smoked Kipper Cottage is convenient to walk into Whitby."

  However the lights in the bathroom did not work for the whole of our stay. An electrician tried to repair the lights but the repair did not last. We were told we could shower and go to the toilet with the door open, as the landing light was bright, (6 people and a baby staying from different families) this was not ideal. We were promised that torches would be dropped off by ‘Maid in Whitby’, this did not happen. Poor communication from the owner, when promised a call back ASAP, this did not happen; no call back.

  Reviewed by Barry1.3★May 2024

• "Smoked Kipper Cottage is set quite high above the town so you need to be pretty fit for walking from town."

  Parking outside the cottage was easy but our visit was out of season. The area was quiet and I suspect this might not change in summer as it’s off the tourist trail. The highlight of the area is there is the most amazing Fish and Chip shop a few doors down , huge portion and amazing quality, a good few pounds cheaper than those around the harbour. The cottage has a lovely modern bathroom with a hot and powerful shower and the beds were comfortable. Unfortunately the cottage was very cold when we arrived and the open plan downstairs was difficult to keep warm but that would not be a problem for summer visitors. The town of Whitby needs no advocacy ,it’s a marvellous little gem huddled tight on the Yorkshire coast.

  Reviewed by Jackie3.1★Feb 2024

• "Lovely cottage, comfortable and everything you need, only drawback was when I ..."

  Lovely cottage, comfortable and everything you need, only drawback was when I stripped the beds the pillows were badly stained, not very nice

  Thank you for taking the time to do this review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and have taken your feedback on board and the pillows have been removed by the cleaners and replaced with new ones and pillow protectors. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrea3.4★Jan 2024

• "Lovely stay in a great location."

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Jan 2024

• "Lovely stay, lovely cottage in central location well equipped to a good standard."

  Very comfortable with all amenities needed! Nice bathroom with nice big bath which kids enjoyed. Shower seal on glass but loose but tiny issue and plenty of towels provided so managed fine. Would absolutely return, thank you!

  Reviewed by Cara4.7★Oct 2023

• "A lovely well equipped cottage with a friendly little pub and good fish shop only a few yards."

  The only draw back is the steep hill you need to walk up from the centre of Whitby. Having said that we would definitely stay at Smoked kipper cottage again.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very nice cottage could do with darker curtains in front bedroom nice touch with milk and biscuits on arrival"

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a fab stay at Smoked Kipper cottage."

  It’s a great location and has all the things you need to be a home away from home. There were a few minor issues whilst we were there but the owner and maids of whitby team were great and quickly got things fixed. We enjoyed it so much we have already booked to go back next year. Parking was no issue, we managed to park around the curves initially and then moved to outside the house on our second day.

  Reviewed by Bonnie4.7★Aug 2023

• "Comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Small, but secure courtyard area to let the dog into. Thank you to the housemaid and Catherine for sorting out shower.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.4★Jul 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage provided a homely feel and was well looked ..."

  Really enjoyed our stay, the cottage provided a homely feel and was well looked after, the owners were very accommodating for a couple of minor hiccups and the maids do a great job thank you

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Jun 2023

• "I think you should say no parking guaranteed as we could not park all weekend Also the property was in need of cleaning all over when we got there and there was snail trails all over the sofa and found Old magazines and cutlery down the side of the sofa ."

  Noisy busy location

  Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. Whitby is a very busy resort, but especially so at Easter weekend/ school holidays when you stayed. The house is centrally located which is why parking is advertised as being road side parking and on a first come - first served basis. On street parking cannot be guranteed, but the area where the house is located is one of the best central areas of Whitby to park for free. Cleanliness is a priority for us and the house is managed and cleaned by a local friendly Whitby company and I have passed on your comments. Their contact details were in the property and they would have been happy to rectify any issues had they have been contacted during your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma2.5★Apr 2023

• "Lovely stay."

  Only issue was our allergies to feathers

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Feb 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay at the Smoked Kipper Cottage."

  Booking was easy with all the information needed to access the property. We were fortunate as no we were able to park on the road outside with no problems. Inside the cottage was well equipped and spacious for 5 adults and two dogs. The beds were comfortable and the shower was lovely. The stairs were steep to the top bedroom but we knew about it in the information and wasn’t a problem for us, the only thing I’d say is for my older Mum she would have benefitted from a handrail going up the stairs which we didn’t check on but should have done due to her mobility on stairs. This is in no way a reflection on the property and more something to be aware of. Sadly we were only staying for a short stay but could have easily stayed for longer.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2023

• "Excellent thank you"

  Reviewed by Lyndsey5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a fabulous time at kipper cottage , it was a great base to explore whitby ."

  Everything we needed was in the cottage and we were so grateful it was lovely and warm especially with the cold snap we’re having.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Dec 2022

• "Had a lovely weeks stay in this cottage."

  It has everything you need. The chippy a few doors down is fab and the pub on the corner is very welcoming. There are some great dog walks nearby and its only a short stroll into town and less than a fiver for a cab back if necessary. The nearby butchers is really good, had to get some of his sausages to bring home.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2022

• "This was a delightful cottage in a great location."

  The description was accurate, which is important because the stairs to the top bedroom are quite steep, although we had no problem. The baby equipment was provided as we requested and everything else we required was available. We had a wonderful holiday in Whitby. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2022

• "Firstly, speak to Sykes."

  Info sent to us had the wrong address on it - 9 Ashburn Lane. Not helpful. Comfortable and spacious enough. However running a bath etc took forever due to the low pressure. Could have done with a pointer about the etiquette of hanging out washing. Wasn't sure if it was just first come, first served.

  Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback, you were our first guests so we are learning all the time. We have been in touch with Sykes about them giving out the wrong address. They have done it again but it has now been finally amended. We have complained about this as it is not the service we expected from them and it isnt good for you when you have travelled there. As mentioned in the welcome pack we are having a new bath and shower fitted very soon. The line etiquette is something we have taken on board and thanks for raising it, it is somethig we should have put in the welcome pack and you were right it was first come first served outside the back gate. Glad you found it spacious and comfortable. Lisa & Steve Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda3.8★Jul 2022

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