Laurel House

ID: S367890

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

Snaptrip says

Laurel House in Whitby is a spacious and well-situated property, ideal for large groups and families, with the added bonus of parking for two cars. Guests have praised its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the convenience of its location for exploring the town. While some guests have noted areas for improvement, the property has received positive feedback for its overall charm and suitability for a holiday stay.

Guests that stayed at this property said

Guests have reported issues with cleanliness, including pet hair on arrival, a filthy oven, and dust in some areas. However, some guests found the property to be clean, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.

The location is highly praised for being central and well-positioned within Whitby, offering easy access to local shops, cafes, the harbour, and beach, making it an ideal base for exploring.

The property is commended for its comfortable beds and spaciousness. However, some guests experienced issues with heating regulation and damp, which affected the overall comfort during their stay.

Facilities like the well-stocked kitchen and washing machine are appreciated, but guests have noted maintenance issues such as wobbly furniture and a need for a fresh coat of paint. The presence of damp has also been a recurring concern.

While some guests mentioned welcome gifts such as chocolates and biscuits, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately assess the thoughtfulness of the property management. Therefore, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.

About this property

Tucked away down a quiet square amongst the charming streets of Whitby, this elegant Georgian townhouse is a wonderful escape for families looking to break away from everyday life. Boasting three floors full of attention to detail, emphasised through the chic furnishings and tasteful colours palettes, this is a beautifully-appointed holiday home that provides easy access to the picturesque coastline of Yorkshire. Wander over to the contemporary kitchen, finished to a high standard with a white splashback wall and modern appliances, here you’ll find everything needed to some sumptuous meals for the group. Serve these meals in the sophisticated dining room, hosting a grand dining table surrounded by vibrant furnishings, contemporary lighting and a cosy wood burning stove - this is a charming space to enjoy the company of each other. Next door in the ground floor lounge you will find a second wood burning stove, for warm gatherings on the comfortable giant Chesterfield sofa. Climb the staircase to the first floor and make yourself at home within the sitting room, taking comfort on the plush sofas to watch a good film or choose wisely from the bookcase and lose yourself in a good read! Once you are fully relaxed after a day of adventure, take your pick from four beautifully presented bedrooms; the first floor offers a king-size with en-suite bathroom and a double with en-suite shower, whilst the second floor offers a gorgeous super-king-size room and a twin, giving you plenty of choice. Both beds on the second floor are Linx zip beds, so can be set up as twins or a double and a Super king bed, giving extra flexibility. The second floor bedrooms have easy access to the family bathroom, with a spacious shower and WC. Each bedroom has been carefully decorated with neutral tones and contemporary furniture to ensure quality sleeping quarters throughout. Outside there is a South-facing courtyard, with sufficient room to park two cars and space for outdoor tables and chairs, which are stored in the property.

Whitby is situated at the mouth of the River Esk and is well placed for touring this scenic region of Yorkshire. It is a lively town with a quaint harbour, safe sandy beaches and of course the Abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps. The beauty of Robin Hood's Bay is close by, as is the beach town of Scarborough and the picturesque landscapes of the North York Moors National Park.

Accommodation

Over three floors Four bedrooms: 1 x second-floor super king-size (zip/link can be made into twin on request), 1 x second-floor double (zip/link can be made into twin on request), 1 x king-size with en-suite roll-top bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen Utility.

Dining room with wood burning stove Ground-floor sitting room with wood burning stove.

First-floor sitting room

Gas central heating with two woodburning stoves.

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, built in fridge, built in dishwasher, new dining room and kitchen flooring, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x blue tooth Megaboom speakers, 2 x TVs, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburning stoves included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile.

Note: There is no garden at this property but there is room to sit out in the South-facing courtyard area.

Outside there is a South facing courtyard, with sufficient room for confident drivers to park 2 cars, however if you are not comfortable with parking or are wanting to park two large four-by-four cars, there is ample room for one car and nearby pay and display parking.

There is also space in the courtyard for outdoor tables and chairs.

Two well-behaved dogs allowed for a cleaning supplement.

High chair, splash mat and foldaway cot and mattress if requested

Nearby points of interest

Reviews (36)

  • Ellen

    Handy for all attractions that Whitby has to offer, which are plenty. Parking for 2 cars at property was added bonus. Might be worth mentioning that Parking on street is restricted to permit holders only. Sign that says this is at bottom of street and is not obvious when arriving at night. This happened when we had moved 2nd car onto street for easy access for the 1st car. It might have said this on some correspondence but if so I missed it and apologies.

  • Rebecca

    Thank you for letting us stay. We all had a lovely time. Great location and facilities. Only things were the key to get in was a little tricky. And when we arrived on the top floor the thermostat had been cranked to 30! Easily rectified. But other then that it was perfect!

  • Andrew

    Extremely clean. Really comfortable beds and plenty of cutlery/crockery in the kitchen for the amount of people it houses, and some beautiful welcome gifts such as chocolate, crisps, tea/coffee, biscuits. Really nice touch! 3 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suites and there is a downstairs toilet in addition so there was no queuing for the loo - always a bonus when there is a lot of you! They had a cot and high chair available to us at short notice which was greatly appreciated. Now for the few downsides: Photos can be deceiving, they make the front parking space look plentiful, but you will be lucky to fit 2 cars up there, we managed it but they were cm apart so an uncomfortable squeeze. The other part of our party used the street parking and received a parking fine which was less than appreciated. The downstairs lounge could do with another sofa. Unless you are sat bolt upright on the one provided then there isn’t room for everyone to be comfortable and a couple had to sit on the floor. The twin room has no wardrobe, plenty of drawers but you don’t have anywhere to physically hang your clothes so you may need to share wardrobe space. By no means a big issue but just to make people aware so there are no surprises. The house is also stated as dog friendly, however there is no garden (which is fine because they are upfront about this) however the ‘enclosed courtyard’ has an extremely large gap under the gates that close it off and our dog managed to escape a few times so I wouldn’t say it’s the most secure for taking your furry friends. The bins were full to the brim. For a property that houses 8 people they could do with paying for an extra couple of wheelie bins so that there is ample space for waste. Lastly, you are expected to strip your own beds at the end of your stay to place in laundry bags but no laundry bags were provided, and really when you pay so much for a property you don’t expect to be doing half of the housekeeping! We’ve stayed in many properties and never had to do this before. I would recommend the property itself to people but I would be upfront about the above in the first instance.

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