Guests say
Waddleduck Cottage in Whitby receives high praise for its spotless cleanliness, well-equipped and spacious interiors, and peaceful yet convenient location near the Cinder Track and River Esk. Guests appreciate the family and dog-friendly environment, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches throughout. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring Whitby and the surrounding coast and moors, with lovely walks and scenic views. Minor negatives include soft mattresses, occasional maintenance issues, and the outside space not being fully enclosed for dogs. Overall, guests consistently enjoy their stays and express a strong desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as exceptionally clean, spotless, and well-maintained, with only positive remarks and no significant complaints regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as excellent, peaceful, and ideal for walking into Whitby or exploring the coast and moors. A few guests noted the walk into Whitby took longer than expected, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Guests find the cottage spacious, comfortable, and homely, with particular praise for the beds and living areas. A few mentioned soft mattresses and pillows as a minor drawback, but comfort is generally rated very highly.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, with all mod cons, a well-stocked kitchen, and thoughtful amenities. Minor issues such as a missing DVD player and TV channels not working were noted but did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome gift of chocolates and wine from the owner, though it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for all stays. The property is also praised for being child and dog-friendly.
About this property
Whitby 1 mile. A lovely, mid-terrace mews property, set in a small development above the River Esk, one mile from Whitby. Offering light, spacious open plan living, this Whitby cottage has been furnished and decorated in a contemporary style, providing very comfortable accommodation. From the rear patio of this Whitby cottage are fine views over rolling countryside, whilst the balcony off the double bedroom affords river views and glimpses of the passing steam trains! For nature lovers staying in this Whitby cottage, a meander down to the river banks brings you to an abundance of wildlife, including kingfishers and seals that are frequently seen swimming upstream.
Ideally placed, a pleasant walk from this Whitby cottage brings you into this vibrant old seaside town, with its quaint cobbled streets and ginnels, famous abbey and historic harbour. Explore the long, sandy beaches, take a bracing cliff-top walk, or sample the numerous eateries, including the best of fish and chips! Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the North York Moors and pretty inland villages and market towns such as Pickering, Malton and Danby, this Whitby cottage is well placed, with a wealth of activities in the area to enjoy, from a nostalgic trip on the steam railway to a cultural day out in York.
Whitby is a fishing port set at the mouth of the River Esk. The town offers winding streets and hidden alleys, a picturesque harbour, sandy beaches and the Abbey.
Please note: This property has a £150 good housekeeping bond.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with decked balcony, 1 x twin, 1 x single with pull out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Please note: This property has a £150 good housekeeping bond.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, netflix, CD/radio, WiFi.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for one car plus guest parking.
Rear decked patio with furniture.
Communal lawned area.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 1 mile.
Note: No hen/stag.
Please note, this property only accepts 7 night stays commencing on a Saturday.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- Whitby
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (32)
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Paul
The kitchen is well equipped and the sofas are comfy, perfect for relaxing after a long day with lots of walking. Beds are also nice and comfy. Location is perfect, far enough from the town to be peaceful and feel rural but still only an easy 20 minute stroll to the centre of Whitby along the cinder track. Plenty of parking. Would highly recommend recommend for a family and dog friendly as well.
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Steven
The property is lovely bright and clean. The balcony leading off from the main bedroom was a nice area to sit and enjoy the views. Downside for us, the outside space was not enclosed so not ideal for our dog who wants to explore everywhere. The walk into whitby took longer than 15 minutes as described as it took us more like 30 minutes to get to the beach or areas of interest. Its a lovely walk and no problem but we were probably further outside Whitby than really we wanted to be.
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Steve
Location is "rural" but an easy 20 minute walk into the centre of Whitby with all it's amenities.