Guests say
Crab Cottage in Whitby is a well-loved property praised for its comfortable beds, warm atmosphere, and excellent location near the beach. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome hamper, ample parking, and the garden's sea views. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns were mentioned, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. However, a few guests noted areas needing improvement, such as floors, windows, and garden furniture, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, local amenities, and scenic views. It is considered perfect for exploring the coast and is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, particularly noting the quality of the beds and the warmth of the property. Some discomfort with sofas and chairs was mentioned, which affects the score.
The facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and cosy garden summerhouse. However, reports of maintenance issues with appliances, showers, and heating systems have led to a lower score.
The welcome hamper is frequently mentioned and appreciated, indicating a level of thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Sitting amidst the beauty of the North York Moors National Park and benefitting from captivating coastal views, Crab Cottage makes a wondrous base for a getaway to this desirable destination of the Yorkshire Coast, the village of Sandsend. Be charmed by the stone-fronted exterior, with small a front patio to bask in the sun on the bench as you soak in the quaint setting locally known as The Valley. Step inside to discover the delightful décor, with a splash of sea blue to reflect your coastal setting, and brimming with character with its beamed ceilings and hardwood floors. Locate the open-plan living space, where you can unwind on an armchair and enjoy meals together at the stylish dining table in the heart of the room.
Rustle up heart-warming dishes in the capacious kitchen area, boasting an AGA cooker and supplementary electric induction hob, and oven, to cater to your culinary desires. Escape to the intimate setting of the snug room, gently heated by a toasty woodburning stove; here you can lounge on the sumptuous corner sofa and perch your cup of tea on the quirky coffee table. A self-catered stay has never been easier with a washer/ dryer machine in the upstairs cupboard to keep your holiday wardrobe fresh and a dishwasher to keep the place neat and tidy! As the sun begins to set over the sea, retire upstairs to the first floor to rest and rejuvenate in the stunning bathroom, either indulge in a leisurely soak in the tub or enjoy a refreshing rinse in the shower.
When sleep calls, choose between three adorned bedrooms, white-washed with bold feature walls, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double and a lovely twin bedroom, all with matching furniture to house your belongings. In the morning, enjoy a steaming cup of coffee in the large garden to wake-up with a salty-sea breeze and admire the scenery. Sandsend is a pet-friendly holiday location with a glorious beach welcoming your canine companion, as well as plenty of amenities for your self-catering stay, including a local shop and eateries. When you're not embarking on a journey into the natural beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, take a trip to Whitby where history-lovers can visit the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, whilst climbing the 199 Steps provides spectacular panoramic views, or take to the family-friendly sandy beach for picnics and sandcastle building.
Staithes is an unmissable seaside village resting on a hillside dropping down to the quaint narrow streets with picture-perfect coastal views; follow winding cobbled streets dotted with 18th-century cottages, trek paths along the Yorkshire cliff tops and go hunting through rock pools on the small sandy beach. For a historic, postcard-perfect fishing village, travel to Robin Hood's Bay with narrow alleyways full of character, quaint shops and tasty tearooms, alongside the Bay's museum hosting local history and heritage. Crab Cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the coast and countryside of Yorkshire with your loved ones.
With its award-winning, broad sweeping beaches, rock pools, and dramatic cliffs, Sandsend is the ideal destination for a family break on Yorkshire's beautiful Heritage Coastline. The stretch of beach is known as the Dinosaur Coast for its abundance of fossils, alongside stalls selling beach-day essentials. There are plenty of activities for children, as well as stunning coastal paths to wander or cycle the Cleveland Way Trail for breath-taking clifftop views.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double and 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Snug with woodburning stove
Gas central heating, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and woodburning stove.
Gas AGA, electric hob, 2 x microwave, fridge/ freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available for 3 cars in a designated space to the left on the lane as you turn in off the main road.
Front gravelled area and large rear garden with patio and lawned area.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: Phone signal may be intermittent.
Note: Check-in at 16.00, check-out by 10.00
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (44)
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David
The location was fantastic for access to the beach and surrounding area. The cottage was warm, clean and comfortable and cooking using the AGA was great. We enjoyed feeding a friendly robin from our hand outside the front door as well as the local ducks. The garden gave us wonderful views of the bay and opportunities to sketch. We visited Whitby, the abbey and church and enjoyed lovely fish and chips. We had super weather, sunshine and glorious morning pastel coloured skies, walks along the beach with long winter shadows and glittering sand. We loved our stay, young and older (teen and octogenarian).
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Paul
The kitchen knives are extremely blunt. The oven trays should have been condemned long ago and there was only one wooden spoon and a broken silicone spatula (I purchased extra wooden spoons simply because I needed to cater for both vegetarians and omnivores) There were barely enough forks. Roof skylights were dirty. Only one extractor fan out of three worked. I had need of assistance on Christmas day as I couldn't get the electric oven to work( was hoping to cook vegetarian foods entirely separately). I called the number in the welcome pack and was diverted to a different answer machine in a different company... despite leaving a voicemail and an email, I never received any response. This cottage could be quite a nice place to stay, but I feel that due to the lack of attention to detail and maintenance it is NOT.
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Rebecca
When we arrived on the Friday late afternoon on first glance the property looked nice however we soon discovered that there was sand on one of the beds and dirty throws covered in dog hairs and the glasses and cutlery were filthy and a dirty coffee cup still with coffee in it. I called Sykes straight away and they offered to send someone out on Saturday and as I explained at the time this was no good as I need the property to be clean when we arrived!! So I spent the first hour of my stay loading and putting on the dishwasher with the dirty glasses plates and knifes and folks and sorting out the other problems. Not good enough!! Then we woke up on Saturday morning to find the aga not working and it was cold in the kitchen. Followed by the wifi going down on Saturday afternoon and not coming back on until Sunday teatime. I called and emailed Skyeâs at least 7/8 times over the weekend to report the problems and all these problems soured our experience of what should have been a stress free weekend away. I did not want to spend my Friday evening cleaning have just spent 4 hours in the car driving to sandsend!!! On return home I contacted Sykes and explained in detail about my experience and was offered £150 for the aga not working. I asked what about the cleaning and the wifi? And was told that because I declined the offer of a cleaner coming on Saturday afternoon I wasnât entitled to a refund. As I explained on Friday when I spoke to someone a Skyes I had already cleaned the property myself!! I feel that this response and lack of understanding and compromise on your part was very short sited. We come to Sandsend a lot as we have friends there and had you been more accommodating with the compensation I would have stayed at your property again however I was disgusted your compensation and will never stay at crab cottage again. Also I have now looked at your reviews on various platforms to find out that you have had the same problems before and have lots of unhappy customers. I wish I have checked these out before and wouldnât have wasted my hard earned money in the first place.