The Captain's Hideaway

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

33 Customer Review(s)

“A beautiful quirky place owners very kind and helpful.”

Not so good for creaky knees or less agile folks , but even worth a few aches

Not so good for creaky knees or less agile folks , but even worth a few aches

- Mrs Green, November 2019
“Beautiful house and as described.”

Loved the quirkiness of the house. It's in a great location for all local pubs and restaurants and plenty parking. Spacious fir our family of 5. Roof terrace lovely to sit and admire views and then return to real fire. Thank you for sharing this property.

- Mrs Grant, October 2019
“Tv in the living had no connection?”

kettle didn't work? microwave was intermittent? and could do with a good steam clean and a good dusting and a professional painter. "BUT" an excellent location.

- Mrs Rothery, August 2019
“Whitby is a beautiful seaside town and this cottage is well-located.”

A quirky 5-floor townhouse with a balcony overlooking the abbey ruins. Kitchen was well-equipped and the lounge was very comfortable. Would certainly stay again.

- Mrs Goldsworthy, July 2019
“This is a great place for a holiday.”

Lots of room. Very comfortable beds. It’s in a great spot for Whitby centre. Very close to all the attractions. There’s a great bistro yards away. Fantastic food and a great place. I was with a party of 6 friends and a Border Collie, Meg and everybody enjoyed their stay.

- Mr Breen, May 2019
“Lovely house with lots of attention to detail.”

Really central to Whitby. Will go again. Everything was clean and tidy ant the house has a lovely quirky feel to it

- Mrs Humphrey, April 2019
“Enjoyable stay”

Stayed here for a quick weekend . Great stay with everything you need. Location is a1. Top floor bedroom in summer I would imagine is fantastic with the roof terrace and view. It's not 5 star by any stretch but neither does it claim to be. Saying that it was nothing like some of the reviews I read - it exceeded my expectations. Would I return yes, lovely quirky spot

- Goodfood64, March 2019
“The weather was very cold as expected in March.”

A couple of nights I felt quite cold in bed, the rest of the house was exceedingly comfortable and warm. Overall a really comfortable practical space We found the kitchen very warm and spacious. and the sitting room very Comfortable in catering for a larger group Whitby is a great place for a break everyone very friendly This was a second trip to Captains Hideaway, and we hope to return again next year.

- Mrs Squires, March 2019
“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

Only down side was due to the time of year and cold weather, the bedrooms were very cold. After a week of keeping the fire burning in the living room, the rooms were nice and cozy. Towel rails required in en-suites, but otherwise fantastic, would definitely use again

- Mr South, February 2019
“The location of the property was fantastic, with shops and pubs on your doorstep.”

Initially the house is hard to find down a dark ginnel. Once inside the kitchen is well stocked with pans and dishes but the fire in the kitchen did not work and it was chilly during the day. The downstairs bathroom off the kitchen was freezing cold and you would need to be very brave to shower there! The general cleanliness of the house felt lacking especially we felt the bathroom times and sinks looked grubby. Bedlinen was fresh though and beds comfy. The TV in lounge is in an awkward position where you could not see from all angles, so we put a match box behind it to wedge it into a different position. Anyone staying in the top bedroom on 5th floor I would recommend you take a travel kettle with you for morning tea as it’s a long walk up and down to get your morning brew. We had a fantastic time in Whitby and loved our holiday but the Captains Hideaway could do with some updating.

- Ms Agrebi, November 2018
“I love this house - it meets all my needs in a town I've loved all my life.”

I've booked it several times and likely will again in the future. The only reason I would give a bad review is I don't want to share it! Thanks to the Richardson Family for sharing their home with one of the best views in Whitby.

- Mr Berry, November 2018
“Having read a few reviews was a bit wary as to what we'd find.”

we arrived while cleaner was still there and she couldn't have been more helpful. all rooms were clean and kitchen was spotless, i get the reviews saying its a bit tired but i'd rather loo at it as characterful, its a wonderful cottage and i fear some reviewers must have been used to 5 star hotels. a couple of things to mention fyi. 1. the TV in main room hadn't any channels logged in and we couldn't sort it. needs sorting out and 1 chair in kitchen had a weak back (moved it into corner by small table) and could do with it changing. all in all a great break

- Mr Kneeshaw, November 2018
“Amazing location and views from the top floor - magical.”

Beautiful old house. Gorgeous micro pub nearby.

- Mrs Birnie, August 2018
“Sykes made the whole experience an easy journey, we have gone with Sykes in the past and would not hesitate to do it again.”

- Mrs Marshall, August 2018
“This could be an absolutely gorgeous home!”

I found a review dated 2012 on another site, speaking about how tired and the cleanliness. It is 2018 and clearly nothing has been done since that review. My family and I were really disappointed, this is not a standard I’m used to, nor would I have went had I known, it shouldn’t be allowed to be rented out until work has been done to bring it up to an acceptable standard, there’s nothing in the place that doesn’t need renewed. Cmon Mr & Mrs Richardson you make enough money here to make the changes! And sort your cleaner out. Sorry but this had to be said, I don’t know what the other reviewers are used to but omg

- Miss Malone, July 2018
“The only available view Out of the building was the top floor verandah the yard at the base of the building very small and walls very poorly decorated the two,plastic chairs were dirty.”

Water supply one morning ran brown probably from the noisy work all day till evening next door.en suite shower with no door or screen was a bit foreboding. One electric plug in lounge was loose on wall looks temporary.

- Mr Tinley, July 2018
“The table on the roof terrace could do with replacing because it is quite unstable and needs a great degree of care if you have a few drinks on it!”

Other than that we could not fault the accommodation or want to,the opposite if fact it was great. It was clean and the decor quite quirky. We all had a very enjoyable time,found it very comfortable whilst also affording my three grown up sons their own space. Ok it's not five star by any means but, it's very homely and it went a long way to provide everything we needed, if only for our short stay.We would certainly return there as a group again. A little tricky to find initially but, when you discover it, you wonder what all the fuss was about. It's located close to the town and all amenities plus only a short walk to the West Cliff and beach. Ideal for a family or friends get away, which was our reason for visiting this time. Nice One!

- Mr Lambourne, June 2018
“Great house in a great location but very tired!”

- Mrs Wells, June 2018
“Geat location, however we thought that the cottage was dated and tired and hadnt been decorated for some time.”

- Mr Barber, April 2018
“The house is ideally located for the harbour and town.”

The unusual layout worked well for our party but I’m unsure whether it’s suitable for young families. Decor a little tired and landing areas and lounge in particular would benefit from a thorough dust and some tlc in the kitchen; location of the house definitely works in its favour.

- Mr Robson, March 2018
“A great cottage in a great location.”

Well equipped and very comfortable. Ticks all the boxes!

- Mrs Tolan, February 2018
“Wonderful property.”

Quirky and interesting. Great location. Lovely views from terrace. Highly recommended.

- Mrs Worster, November 2017
“Great location but a bit tired looking”

This holiday cottage was in a lovely area. On the top of the west cliff and it was near pubs and restaurants. We couldn't fault the place for its cleanliness. Everything was spotless. This cottage isn't for everyone though. If you struggle with stairs this isn't the place for you. As it's over 5 floors. The climb to the top is worth it though as the view of the abbey is amazing. My dog lovely running up and down the stairs. The properties decor was quite poor. It was very tired looking with loads of patches just touched up so it looked really messy. Plus there was paint splashed and daubed about in on loads of places it shouldn't be. I do think that if they got a professional decorator in and redid all the rooms it would be lovely. Also they need to replace the mattress in the rooms on the third and fifth floor as they were really lumpy and you could feel the beds slats. They could also do with TVs in all the bedrooms. The TV in the living room was too small and you couldn't see it from all the sofas. Plus the sky box they had didn't let you watch loads of programmes that are on Freeview. Parking was a bit of a problem as they were doing loads of road works so no on street parking and he garage was way too small for most cars. We had to pay £8 a day to park in the car park behind the house. Also when the owner said we needed towels I thought he meant just bath towels. But they didn't have hand towels or cloths for the kitchen. They also didn't have oven gloves. So bring them with you. Apart from that the kitchen was well equipped. The bedroom on the 4th floor is set up for children. Which is nice if you have kids but we had 3 adults sleeping here but there wasn't any hanging space for them as it was setup for hanging kids clothes. But with all said and done this was a good property for the money and the 5th floor bedroom with the balcony was lovely. I would recommend this property if you have a dog and want to be close to the beach and local amenities!

- Felicity D, March 2017
“Perfect location.”

We like to stay near to shops,pubs etc and this certainly delivered- only 100 yards from a narrow and quiet road to the harbour. Newsagent three mins walk pleased my husband. Five minutes to the harbour,bus station etc etc. The pictures of the kitchen on the website don't do it justice. It was very well equipped and cosier than it looks. The lounge is lovely,very comfortable with a great fire. The whole house is full of quirky pictures and features,we noticed something new every day. Although we're not in our prime (67/73) we found the stairs manageable ,though we thought hard about what to take up to the fifth floor bedroom at night ! Good mind training though. But the climb was worth it for the view,it was a shame that it was too cold to sit in the terrace even though it was very mild for December. We absolutely loved our week there. PS very good wifi too.

- Hilary L, December 2016
“Lovely, quirky pet friendly house”

Visited with my partner & 2 other couples, for a long weekend We loved the quirky nature of the house, the open fire, and the central location. The house was clean & beautifully presented. Pet friendly, and my dog Penny loved running up & down the stairs exploring all the bedrooms. I would highly recommend this house.

- jaynedawson69, November 2016
“Perfect location”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage which is in an ideal location for the centre of Whitby. The property was clean and the bedding was spotless. Slight issue with the key code which was swiftly dealt with by the owner. The cottage felt very homely and cosey and everything was in good working order. We felt very much at home and will be booking again.

- Deborah H, October 2016
“Great house, great location, great holiday”

We stayed in this house recently together with 4 friends and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The house is in a wonderful location, close to shops and only a 5 minute walk from the beach. It also has 2 free car parking spaces, which was great as in the past we have had to pay to park in the long stay car park.The cottage is really clean and very homely. The lounge is lovely and cosy with a real fire (wood provided) and there are plenty of bathrooms and loos, which is a real bonus. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.......... Also, I stupidly left some clothes behind, which the owner kindly posted back to me. Lovely service!

- rachel a, October 2016
“Great house in a perfect location”

We loved this house, loads of room, bags of character and the rooftop terrace was a perfect place for a morning coffee and an evening glass of wine with stunning views across the rooftops to Whitby Abbey. The house had plenty of space, nicely furnished and even a private garage in a block just up the road. Our first trip to Whitby but we will definitely return as we loved it! The house is just off one of the lovely streets with plenty of interesting shops to have a look at. The walk to the abbey is spectacular and the abbey is well worth a visit. The beach is beautiful and we'd recommend a long walk to Sandsend with some lovely little cafe's when you get there. Robin Hood's Bay isn't far away - stunning place to visit. & to return to the Captain's Hideaway after your day out is just perfect - so homely and welcoming - great base!

- Karen M, November 2014
“Lovely property but freezing”

Lovely property over several floors, great views but freezing. Not much space to sit outside if 6 people had been in it Lovely decoration

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2014
“Wonderful Holiday”

The Captains Hideaway was a lovey holiday cottage. Well equipped and had plenty of character Whitby was a very welcoming resort and many eating places allowed my dog in. My granddaughters enjoyed it and my Daughter and Son-in-law had a great time. Will visit again.Looking forward to my next holiday with you in September in the Peak District.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, June 2013
“Excellent value for money in a prime location for exploring Whit”

Located just off a busy shopping area, it is extremely well positioned to enjoy shopping, eating, and exploring in Whitby. A spring clean and a lick of paint would make it an exceptional place to stay, but it is tremendous value for what you get. It is a period property, on five floors. The ground floor is a well equipped kitchen, with an adjoining bathroom and toilet. Our only problem with the kitchen, is that the numbers on the cooker controls had worn out and we had to guess the settings which was a pain. There is a decent size flat screen TV wall mounted, with good reception on the five standard channels. The first floor, is a large comfy lounge, with a large flat screen TV, basic channels, and a DVD player. There is also a CD/radio system, lots of reading materials, and a wooden chest of things to keep the kids entertained. The second floor is a large double bed room, with an en suite shower, and a separate toilet and basin just outside. The third floor is another decent size room with three single beds, and the forth floor is another double bed room, with en suite shower toilet and basin. Patio doors lead to a 'sun terrace' with a view of the abbey. If all the beds are occupied it is less than £15.00/night per head, with gas and electric included! It is none smoking, but pets are welcome which is why we booked it. Decor is rustic, but suits. There is a small private yard, and it is very quiet, even though just round the corner from the hustle and bustle. There is parking available just round the corner on a first come first served arrangement, but the owners have reserved right to park on a pay and display car park less that five minutes walk away, so you just display the permit in your window. Whitby, I always found magical in my youth, and it remains so today. The local beaches are lovely, as is the nearby Robin Hoods Bay, where you can eat with your dog/s after a lovely beach walk, at The Bay Hotel. Books outlining stunning walks can be obtained at the tourist Information centre near the railway station, and if you like fish and chips, Whitby cannot be beaten. We had a fantastic four nights stay, and would not hesitate to go back! Bedding and kitchen towels are provided, bath/shower towels aren't. The stairs are steep, and it is easy to bang your head whilst negotiating them.

- StefandMandy, September 2012
“Excellent value for money in a prime location for exploring Whitby.”

Located just off a busy shopping area, it is extremely well positioned to enjoy shopping, eating, and exploring in Whitby. A spring clean and a lick of paint would make it an exceptional place to stay, but it is tremendous value for what you get. It is a period property, on five floors. The ground floor is a well equipped kitchen, with an adjoining bathroom and toilet. Our only problem with the kitchen, is that the numbers on the cooker controls had worn out and we had to guess the settings which was a pain. There is a decent size flat screen TV wall mounted, with good reception on the five standard channels. The first floor, is a large comfy lounge, with a large flat screen TV, basic channels, and a DVD player. There is also a CD/radio system, lots of reading materials, and a wooden chest of things to keep the kids entertained. The second floor is a large double bed room, with an en suite shower, and a separate toilet and basin just outside. The third floor is another decent size room with three single beds, and the forth floor is another double bed room, with en suite shower toilet and basin. Patio doors lead to a 'sun terrace' with a view of the Abbey. If all the beds are occupied it is less than £15.00/night per head, with gas and electric included! It is none smoking, but pets are welcome which is why we booked it. Decor is rustic, but suits. There is a small private yard, and it is very quiet, even though just round the corner from the hustle and bustle. There is parking available just round the corner on a first come first served arrangement, but the owners have reserved right to park on a pay and display car park less that five minutes walk away, so you just display the permit in your window. Whitby, I always found magical in my youth, and it remains so today. The local beaches are lovely, as is the nearby Robin Hoods Bay, where you can eat with your dog/s after a lovely beach walk, at The Bay Hotel. Books outlining stunning walks can be obtained at the tourist Information centre near the railway station, and if you like fish and chips, Whitby cannot be beaten. We had a fantastic four nights stay, and would not hesitate to go back! Bedding and kitchen towels are provided, bath/shower towels aren't. The stairs are steep, and it is easy to bang your head whilst negotiating them.

- Stef C, September 2012
“Olde World Charm”

This cottage is a very rustic type of property with interesting period furniture and panelling throughout. It is a very narrow house with one room on each floor. The main bathroom is on the ground floor at the side of the kitchen but there are an extra two lavatories, one on the middle floor, and one on the top floor, the one on the middle floor is painted a most unusual colour, it made me feel as if I was in a womb! In my personal opinion, I didn’t find the property to be very child-friendly to be honest. We took along our 7 year old and 9 month old grandsons. The ground floor has stone tiles on the floor which were too cold for the baby to crawl on, and the lounge on the first floor had stripped floorboards which were rather uneven. We immediately moved lots of things out of his way. Also, the middle lavatory was not suitable for the seven year old as the light pull is so high up he couldn’t reach it which was a problem during the night. However, his main concern was a very large poster of Nosferatu the Vampire on the stairs outside his bedroom as he found it very scary and because it is screwed to the wall we couldn’t take it down or cover it up. However, a high chair is provided along with plastic cutlery for young children and there is a chest full of games in the lounge and a bookcase full of children’s books on the middle floor. The range of crockery and glasses more than met our needs. If you are visiting this property please remember to take along pepper, sauces, vinegar etc as apart from salt there were none provided, but the biscuits were very nice. The best room in the house is definitely the double room on the top floor, this is the only room which provides a view, and has its own tiny en suite and a rooftop patio which allows you to look across to the abbey. However, please mind your head when you are using the stairs, this room would probably not suit less mobile people. Also, the seagulls woke us each day at 5 am as they are nesting on every chimney pot around the property, and opening the curtains and seeing several seagulls staring at you from the fence was a surprise each morning. All in all, an excellent stay.

- Alli_Ram, May 2012
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The property

With eye level views of the abbey, and across to the sea from the 5th floor terrace, this lovely, terraced Georgian property is in the centre of Whitby, quietly tucked away from the main hustle and bustle of this historic seaside town, close to the beautiful Pannett Park.

Providing spacious, traditional and well equipped accommodation, this cottage is ideal for family groups and friends wishing to enjoy this popular port and to explore the beautiful Heritage Coast.

Set over five floors, the cottage retains many original features, including stripped pine doors and floors, wood panelling, beams and a feature fireplace in the comfortable sitting room.

The top floor bedroom has patio doors leading onto a rooftop terrace with views of the abbey and the sea - a lovely spot to sit and watch the world go by, or indeed enjoy afternoon drinks!

A couple of minutes' walk brings you to numerous restaurants, tea rooms, pubs and individual shops, with quaint narrow streets, cobbled ginnels and the picturesque harbour.

Climb the 199 steps to the abbey, take a bracing cliff-top walk on the Cleveland Way or relax on the long, sandy beaches, complete with donkeys in the summer months!

The surrounding area from this Whitby cottage has a wealth of attractions, including the steam railway at Grosmont, the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors and pretty inland and coastal villages such as Robin Hood's Bay, Goathland and Danby.

A superb cottage at any time of the year.

Summary

Over five floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and separate WC, 1 x third floor family room with 3 singles, 1 x fourth floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area and gas flame-effect stove
First floor sitting room with open fire.
Night storage heaters with gas fire and open fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent, starter pack for fire inc. in rent Oct - March, at other times of year logs can be purchased locally
Bed linen inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Travel permit provided for roadside parking for one car nearby plus private, allocated lockable garage unit for one small/medium sized car 250 yards away
Small rooftop terrace with garden furniture
Small enclosed yard with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Note: Steep cottage stairs leading to top bedroom
Note: Garage suitable for standard cars only
Note: Small, high-walled yard unsuitable for large dogs

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About the location

WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an abundance of activity so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for every interest and time of year. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set, or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Hosting an abundance of leisure facilities, opportunities to explore the natural lands, and plenty of coastal delights, Whitby offers something for everyone. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay full of heritage wonders and scenic spots, and in reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful quirky place owners very kind and helpful.”

“Beautiful house and as described.”

“Tv in the living had no connection?”

“Whitby is a beautiful seaside town and this cottage is well-located.”

“This is a great place for a holiday.”

“Lovely house with lots of attention to detail.”

“Enjoyable stay”

“The weather was very cold as expected in March.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

“The location of the property was fantastic, with shops and pubs on your doorstep.”

“I love this house - it meets all my needs in a town I've loved all my life.”

“Having read a few reviews was a bit wary as to what we'd find.”

“Amazing location and views from the top floor - magical.”

“Sykes made the whole experience an easy journey, we have gone with Sykes in the past and would not hesitate to do it again.”

“This could be an absolutely gorgeous home!”

“The only available view Out of the building was the top floor verandah the yard at the base of the building very small and walls very poorly decorated the two,plastic chairs were dirty.”

“The table on the roof terrace could do with replacing because it is quite unstable and needs a great degree of care if you have a few drinks on it!”

“Great house in a great location but very tired!”

“Geat location, however we thought that the cottage was dated and tired and hadnt been decorated for some time.”

“The house is ideally located for the harbour and town.”

“A great cottage in a great location.”

“Wonderful property.”

“Great location but a bit tired looking”

“Perfect location.”

“Lovely, quirky pet friendly house”

“Perfect location”

“Great house, great location, great holiday”

“Great house in a perfect location”

“Lovely property but freezing”

“Wonderful Holiday”

“Excellent value for money in a prime location for exploring Whit”

“Excellent value for money in a prime location for exploring Whitby.”

“Olde World Charm”

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WHITBY