Snaptrip says
Dale View is a well-equipped and beautifully decorated cottage in Whitby, appreciated for its comfortable furnishings, spacious rooms, and secure garden. Guests have enjoyed the property's proximity to local amenities and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire coast. While some minor maintenance issues and neighbourly noise have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally receives praise for its cleanliness, though there are occasional mentions of overlooked areas, such as dog mess in the garden and greasy baking trays. The majority of guests found the property clean and comfortable, but the few instances of cleanliness concerns slightly affect the score.
The location is highly regarded, with guests appreciating the proximity to Whitby, local shops, and attractions. The convenience and accessibility of the property's location contribute to a high score in this category.
Guests frequently compliment the comfortable beds and furnishings, as well as the cosy log burner and underfloor heating. However, some guests experienced issues with bed configurations and a few reports of cold rooms. Overall, the property is considered comfortable.
The property boasts well-equipped kitchen facilities and a secure garden, which are often highlighted positively. However, recurring mentions of maintenance issues such as non-working locks on bathroom doors, a loose handrail, and shower temperature problems slightly lower the score.
While some guests have mentioned lovely touches upon arrival, such as flowers and a bottle of fizz, there are not enough consistent references to gifts or special considerations to accurately score the property's thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
This immaculate semi-detached property is located in the quiet village of Sleights and is easily accessed from the main road, less than four miles from Whitby and the North Yorkshire coast. This family and pet-friendly cottage is ideal for group gatherings of up to eight people wanting to explore the best of North Yorkshire, due to its excellent proximity to both the North Yorkshire coast and the North York Moors National Park. Access Dale View via a huge gravel driveway, which provides off-road parking for up to five cars, and enter the property into the spacious hallway, which has coat hooks and storage for boots, as well as office space, should you have any loose ends to tie up. From here, you'll find the living/dining room, where two sofas are cosily placed around the Smart TV, ideal for relaxing and enjoying your favourite shows at the end of a busy day, while the dining table has seating for eight and is the perfect place to gather together for home-cooked meals and to plan the upcoming day's adventures. The stand-out feature of this room is the stunning double-sided multi-fuel stove, which is also accessible from the snug, alongside a selection of books and two welcoming armchairs, a great spot to relax and enjoy a good novel whilst staying warm and toasty. The generously-sized kitchen has stunning high ceilings and skylights, flooding the room with light, along with an island complete with breakfast bar seating for two and all of the necessary appliances and amenities for your self-catered stay. There is a utility room with a washing machine and dryer, along with a walk-in shower and WC, so you can get ready for your day with a rejuvenating rinse. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms; two super-king-size with zip/link which can be made into twins on request, along with a king-size and a double, each one with ample storage space and views of either the garden or the surrounding countryside. Outside there is a shed with secure bike storage and an enclosed patio and lawned garden, providing a safe space for little ones and pets to play freely. The small village of Sleights has a pub, fish and chip shop, a butcher's, bakery, café, post office and convenience store, taking care of all of your needs. The seaside resort of Whitby is less than four miles away, at the mouth of the River Esk, home to hidden alleys and winding streets, a picturesque harbour, stunning sandy beach, a lighthouse and a host of attractions, including its abbey and famous 199 steps, which offer picturesque coastal views from the top, and take a guided tour to learn more about the history of the town. Scarborough is slightly further afield, with its two sandy beaches, separated by its 12th century castle, along with Peasholm Park, a spectacular Japanese landscaped park, Aplamare UK, an exhilarating water park, a SEA LIFE centre and the North Bay Heritage Railway. Dale View is also in close proximity to the North York Moors National Park, offering an abundance of walking and cycling opportunities and varied landscapes ranging from vast moorland to wooded river valleys, quaint villages to dramatic coastline. Dale View is an ideal base from which to explore the coast and countryside of North Yorkshire.
Sleights is ideal for both a coastal and country holiday. Just 4 miles from the picturesque Yorkshire coastline, it is also on the edge of the dramatic North Yorkshire moors country, littered with attractive villages and scenery, which is very popular with walkers and cyclists. Though quiet, Sleights boasts a pub, a fish and chip shop, an antique shop (with cafe), a butcher's, a bakery, a hairdressers, a cafe and a Post Office within a Spar shop. The North Yorkshire Steam Railway terminus is a few minutes’ drive, together with regular public transport to and from the nearby port of Whitby. Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire. It is an atmospheric town of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a picturesque harbour, safe sandy beaches and, of course, the abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x super-king (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, ground-floor shower room/utility with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with double-sided multi-fuel stove.
Snug
heating with multi-fuel stove and underfloor heating.
oven, steam oven and ceramic hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books available.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Travel Cot, highchair and stair gate available.
Off-road parking for 4/5 cars.
Bike storage.
Enclosed garden with patio and lawn.
Pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, the property is within a mile (about 0.5 miles) of the Plough inn, river 0.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Ryedale Folk Museum
- Whitby
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (34)
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Norman
The house is very well equipped, stylishly decorated and very spacious, especially as we were just two couples. We enjoyed the wood burning stove (when we eventually remembered to buy firelighters, kindling and matches!). The house is well situated, with Whitby and other coastal towns and villages a short drive away. There was plenty private parking and the house was within walking distance to the station (easy on the way there but be prepared for an uphill trek on the way back). We wanted a quiet relaxing getaway and Dale View didnât disappoint.
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Julie
Place needed a good clean - walls and woodwork dirty especially the stair banisters posts, kitchen area, entrance areas. Cobwebs everywhere (on doors, walls, lights, ceilings, cupboards etc), things were not moved when vacuuming done so under tables, chairs and especially bedside tables were dirty (thick with hair and dust under tables around beds and even bits if bread/food). Main shower tiles were brown and needed a good scrub. We don't think any of the tiled floors get mopped regularly as there was tea stains in the lounge, food stuck to the floor in the kitchen and dining room etc. Place mats on dining table were dirty with previous meals etc etc Boiler was not working properly when we arrived as it had lost pressure and needed the system topping up - and is loosing pressure somewhere). Water in showers never really got hot especially downstairs shower and never if more than 3 showered (hot water in tank used up we suspect!). Kitchen was well equipped but lacked work surface so preparing a meal for 6 was difficult in the space around the hob and most oven things had to be put through dishwasher before use. Only one tea-towel supplied (take your own!). In past cottages we have always found some left behind salt /pepper, cooking oil etc, foil etc - nothing at all here (take everything you think you would need and don't expect a welcome pack!!!) Toilet in main bathroom not fixed to wall properly and loose and had been for sometime and the sink leaked. On our last night water started dripping through the lounge ceiling, we think from the toilet, this was not a new thing looking at the ceiling crack, peeling paint and staining - we left the property with a bucket in the middle of the lounge floor catching drips (and the maintenance company informed - feel sorry for the people who arrived after us for the Easter weekend!). Garden gate broken and did not close securely - check before you let your dogs out and the lights in the garden broken and slabs very slippery. Generally the property needed deep cleaning, maintaining and checking by the owners more frequently. It is certainly not 5* as advertised we would give it 3 at most. And as others say, the neighbour does play music/TV at all times and bangs on the walls especially in the night. The pub in the village is permanently closed and the hotel only open to non-residents if space allows! Sleights and the area are lovely and the property has real potential, and should have been lovely, just didn't live up to it.
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Dawn
The main part being the next door neighbour. As soon as we had stepped foot into the property she made it known that she was going to let us know she was there. From playing loud music, kicking the door and knocking on the walls at any slight noise made from a family, even a slight cry from my 11 Month Old grandson. This is not a property that is family friendly. We were any normal family enjoying our stay. From the first night it was impossible to sleep in the first bedroom to the left of the landing. My granddaughter was woken by her from all hours. This bedroom then not been in use for the rest of the stay. This is not fair when we have paid for a 4 bedroom house. Having looked at previous reviews it quite clearly shows this is a recurring problem and should be sorted by the owner. Our stay was a Christmas present for my family and feel a big downer was put on our time there. We did try and speak with the neighbour but they failed to answer the door. We didn't feel contacting the owner at the time would solve the neighbours actions. You will only solve this by sorting out sound proofing in the property. We feel strongly that this needs to be portrayed to the property owner. We have video evidence of the noise from the neighbour and would be happy to provide this. I'm not one to complain but feel this is needed and compensation should be offered. I have 2 grandchildren that should have come away with happy memories not memories of been scared of the knocking and not been able to settle to sleep. I would really appreciate your reply and comment from the owner. Thank you Dawn