47 Baxtergate
ID: S288323
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
47 Baxtergate is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Whitby, appreciated for its central location and warmth. Guests have enjoyed the property's size and the festive decorations provided for a Christmas break. While some guests found the property to be a comfortable base for their stay, others noted issues with noise from the street and pub-goers at night.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mention concerns with cleanliness, including dirty entrances, unpleasant odours, and cobwebs. However, some guests found the property to be clean, leading to a below-average score.
The location is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to local amenities. The proximity to pubs and shops is a recurring positive point, although the associated noise at night has been a drawback for some.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. Guests have mentioned warm central heating and ample space, but there are several complaints about uncomfortable mattresses and noise issues, resulting in an average score.
Facilities are generally good, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and sufficient toilets. However, there are negative comments about the lack of parking, mirrors, and some kitchen equipment, as well as maintenance issues like windows not opening and problems with the oven.
There is a single mention of the property being decorated for Christmas, which suggests thoughtfulness. However, as this is an isolated comment and there's no consistent evidence of thoughtful gestures, it's not possible to provide a fair score.
About this property
Enjoying a prime location in the centre of the popular port town of Whitby, is this fabulous, four-storey, semi-detached property, 47 Baxtergate, boasting original and historic features. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, 47 Baxtergate is both tucked away and at the centre of the action, making it ideal for a fun-filled yet relaxing break to the North Yorkshire coast. From the street, head down the yard and to the front door, stepping into the hall and finding a spacious and contemporary kitchen/diner to your left. With a range of high-quality appliances and a refreshing colour scheme, you can gather around the long table with bench seating, finding a further dining area off the main space, and a utility room leading to an amazing cloakroom, unique for the original brick fireplace and deep stone basin above a firepit, at one time used for washing. Across the hall to the right is the elegant sitting room, with a large corner sofa and jade green armchairs to relax on, you can enjoy watching the wall-mounted TV, or if there's a pianist in the group, enjoy a tune on the upright piano in here. Take the stairs to the first floor to find two bedrooms and a shower room, comprising a double and a twin, with the second floor boasting an identical layout, all featuring plenty of storage and some with ornate, original fireplaces. Completing the layout is the third-floor snug, accessed with care due to the restricted head height, it is home to soft seating with a footrest, a TV and electric Velux windows illuminating the room, with a handy cloakroom up here too so you don't have to go back down the stairs. Bring your friends or family together at 47 Baxtergate to enjoy a fabulous stay in Whitby. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1061692, together sleeping 14 guests.
Whitby is a historic port town resting on the North Yorkshire coast, bursting with attractions, amenities and home to a wonderful beach. Discover the eerie Whitby Abbey, reached via the challenging 199 Steps, said to have inspired Bram Stoker's novel, 'Dracula'. Pick up all you need at Whitby's many shops, from local and independent boutiques to well-known favourites. Sample the delightful dishes in the many restaurants, with fine dining to fish and chips, there's something for everyone in this beloved port town.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Third-floor cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Third-floor snug
Gas central heating.
Electric range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Pay and display carpark nearby.
Pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (21)
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Rebecca
However we found that the house was very under-resourced with equipment. Considering that the property sleeps 8 people, there were only 4 wine glasses and 4 egg cups and not enough mugs or table glasses for a group of 8. There were a large number of champagne glasses but sadly these are not overly practical for everyday use. The pans were all small and hard to fit in enough food for 8 people and there were no baking dishes which meant we had to buy one over the weekend to cook what we needed to. There was no salt and pepper in the property or tea or coffee. It was strange that there were no bedside lights or bedside tables so that you couldn't read in bed easily. One of the bathroom showers had a leak which made it hard to use. The use of automatic lighting in the corridors made it feel like student accommodation and overall the house felt quite sterile - there were no pictures on the wall anywhere. Whilst these might seem like small points, they made the accommodation feel basic. We have stayed in many rented houses during our lifetime and sadly, Baxtergate was a lower quality than most. Overall, whilst the location is great I would hesitate to recommend Baxtergate as a comfortable house to stay in.
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David
Perfect location. Would stay there again. Ideal for big families with babies and dogs!
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Helen
Shame we had to pay for parking at £10 per day. House is well maintained and everything you need for a great stay. Missed not having a bath as both bathrooms are shower only. Children enjoyed the top floor living space.