Guests say
Quackers is a charming riverside cottage near Whitby, praised for its peaceful location, beautiful wildlife, and well-equipped amenities. Guests love the scenic walks, views of the viaduct, and the abundance of birds and ducks. The property is comfortable and homely, with thoughtful touches throughout. Some minor maintenance issues and occasional cleanliness concerns were noted, but these did not detract from the overall positive experience. The cottage is best suited to those comfortable with stairs and a short walk into town.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with spotless bedding and well-presented rooms. However, a few mentioned cobwebs, lingering pet smells, and occasional maintenance-related cleanliness issues, such as blocked toilets and wasp problems.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, riverside setting, and proximity to Whitby via scenic walks. Guests enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, wildlife, and easy access to local attractions, though some noted the walk into town may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Guests generally found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with good beds and plenty of space. Some mentioned creaky floors, steep stairs, and a few uncomfortable single beds, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, multiple bathrooms, and thoughtful extras. Some guests experienced minor maintenance issues such as stiff doors, faulty locks, and occasional plumbing problems, but these were often resolved quickly.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, milk, bird food, and dog treats on arrival, though these cannot be guaranteed for every stay. The owners' responsiveness to issues was also frequently praised.
About this property
This beautiful cottage is located on the bank of the river Esk, which flows from here into the historic coastal town of Whitby. Surrounded by beautiful countryside.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Lawnded garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and children’s play area. Private parking (shared with other properties on-site). No smoking. Please note there is an unfenced river on the grounds.. Quackers is an ideal size for family as well as groups of friends. Set over three floors, this is a well-presented property sure to welcome you on a truly memorable stay with ample hassle-free parking and just a 20-minute walk to Whitby over the majestic viaduct. On the ground floor you enter into the spacious and well-equipped kitchen adjoining the dining room. Where you can enjoy meals together.
Up on the first floor you have the living room, enjoying views out across the river from the glass double doors leading out onto the balcony. A blissful spot for taking in the beautiful surroundings, you can even watch the steam train passing by as it puffs its way into Whitby. On this floor you also have a single bedroom complete with a dressing table as well as a shower room. Up on the second floor there are another two bedrooms, a master king bedroom bathed in light from large Velux windows. The king bedroom has wardrobes for your belongings as well as a dressing table.
There is also a twin bedroom with beautiful river views. The property is completed with the bathroom, where you can relax beneath the bubbles whilst looking out of the Velux window up to the towering viaduct where the cinder track passes overhead.
The river is home to a variety of wildlife, where herons fish for salmon, seals sometimes bask on the bank, and the friendly resident ducks often wait on the doorstep hoping to be fed. In this peaceful location you can launch your own paddleboards or kayaks, taking in the scenery from the water. Or even bring your own fishing rod to go fishing.
For children there are two play areas as well as communal landscaped grounds to play on, with picnic benches where you can soak up the sunshine. For those walkers and cyclists amongst you, this property is the perfect place situated right next to the famous Cinder Track; the old railway line that runs over 20 miles between Scarborough and Whitby. After 80 years of service, the line closed in 1965, leaving a wonderful off-road route for cyclists and walkers.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (43)
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Susan Morris
Loved the unusual location of this property being underneath the viaduct & next to the river. Accommodation was good just a few minor issues with cleanliness, biggest gripe was the oven! Overall we enjoyed our stay but have to point out we had a problem all week with wasps in the property. This wasn’t just an odd wasp problem it was about 20 every day, after contacting the letting agency twice a wasp nest was discovered in the loft. Unfortunately this wasn’t until our last afternoon in the property, the top double bedroom was far too warm Which wasn’t helped by the fact we couldn’t get the velux window open! Overall we had a great stay in Whitby & any future stays in this property will be better with the wasp problem being solved.
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Confirmed Guest
Great spot,super peaceful,lovely views ftom the balcony across the river.Timeless!We had lots of space (four of us) across the three floors which allowed for privacy when needed.We would return for sure.😊We would give 5 stars but we did have a constant battle with wasps which seemed to appear from the light fittings upstairs. I suspect potentially a nest somewhere in the roof which needs attention.
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Rosalind
The best thing about Quackers is the local wildlife. It was a joy to have so many ducks coming to the door in the mornings expecting to be fed. So enthusiastic were they that they would try to waddle into the house to make sure that they hadn’t missed any dropped grains/seeds. Little Egrets, Cormorants and seals also present on a daily basis.The negative aspect is the poor build quality of the house, which is incredibly creaky. Unless everyone goes to bed at the same time you will be kept awake by the movement of others. Also, it has three floors and the staircases are very narrow. This makes it difficult to get suitcases up the stairs.There was a bit of a problem with wasps, we evicted 12 from the bathroom and top floor bedrooms.