Swallows Nest

Great cottage in central location.

Everything you need for a nice stay in Whitby. Great view of the Harbour

The cottage was filthy.

My bed hadn’t even been changed from previous guests. When I finally got through to Sykes after being ignored by the cleaner and the owner on more than one occasion, they kept putting the phone down on me. They also ignored an email about getting a partial refund due to the state of the cottage. A cleaner, who said she was the owner of the cleaning business, did come to the cottage and said her and 2 others would ‘gut the place.’ This was not the case. It was still not cleaned to a high standard. I am a cleaner myself so I know how tough it can be, but I would always make sure whatever I am cleaning, is immaculate. We will not be using Sykes again.

The location of the property is genuinely fantastic, everything is right on the doorstep, which made getting around really easy.

That side of the stay was ideal! Unfortunately, the cleanliness didn’t quite match the setting. The ground floor bedroom had a lot of visible slug trails, and one of the towels had a stain that appeared to be biological in nature. The most concerning issue was in the main bedroom upstairs. Our dog kept reacting to something under the bed, and when we checked, we found a bag containing two small fish, which had clearly been left behind from a previous stay. We had planned to make breakfast at the property, but the condition of the kitchenware put us off. We also tried to use the washing machine for towels, but unfortunately it wasn’t working. On a positive note, the tea room next door was excellent and well worth a visit! Overall, it’s a fantastic location, which makes it all the more of a shame that the cleanliness let it down. With a more thorough and consistent clean between guests, it could easily be a great place to stay!

Deceptively spacious cottage in a good central location close to all amenities, cosy and well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, lovely touch with the welcome pack and an amount of wood for the lovely log burner, I loved the little cupboard in the kitchen area with the family board games inside, great stay, we will definitely return.

The cottage is in a brilliant location and lovely.

The only issue we had was the settee downstairs smelt of dogs and was covered in dog hairs. The hoover was jammed and had not been emptied from quite a few uses. Sort this little issue out and it will be amazing

The house wasn’t as clean as it was the previous year but still clean The towel radiator in upstairs bathroom doesn’t work and it needs a good clean But the house wasn’t booked for where it is and the fact it has a downstairs bedroom and showers room as 1 of our party had walking difficulties I do think that downstairs bedroom needs a higher be as people who can’t walk well also can’t get out of things easily This could be fixed just by getting 4 of those blocks you put on legs no need to change the bed or anything like that So we enjoyed our stay and the weather was glorious

The cottage is situated on the road leading out of the town centre, overlooking the harbour.

Still very close to shops, pubs and restaurants, but less foot traffic. It is very modern inside and well decorated with everything you need to cook a meal in the well appointed kitchen. Our bed, although comfortable, the sheets and mattress protector pulled away from the top corners which meant I was having to make it from scratch everyday. Bedroom windows didn't open downstairs or on first floor. Downstairs shower room/toilet smelt very damp. Sofas in lounge area were too low and difficult to rise from if you're a person of a certain age and finished halfway up your back so nowhere to rest your head. Dropped something down the back of sofa and on pulling it out to retrieve it, noticed dog hairs and piles of dust behind it so cleaners are only surface cleaning. Shower mat in downstairs shower has black mould on it.

We had a lovely stay ,super clean ,beds so comfy and cosy quilts ,we knew when booking that there was no outdoor space but wasn’t a problem as we took the dogs across the road for their morning and night time wee and they was with us during the day for toilet,we knew living room was upstairs and our dogs can’t do the stairs ,but there is a sofa and tv downstairs which was handy during the day and on a night we went upstairs while the dogs was happily snoring down stairs,handy porch for shoes and getting dog leads on ,ample room in kitchen but we never cook in Whitby as too many nice restaurants,great location ,we always fall lucky parking for free near the ship yard ,only thing I found which is trivial is that there wasn’t really a spare cupboard to put our few groceries for cuppas and snacks etc but just left them on the side near the welcome basket ( also a nice touch ) also but not a problem really,no wood for the burner ,got a bit nippy on the night but turned the upstairs radiator on so not a problem,we stay in many places but this is by far the best and can’t wait to be back ,thank you

We had a lovely holiday in Whitby and really enjoyed the central location.

The showers were amazing, however the sofas have seen better days. Also we are unsure why we could not open the ground floor and middle floor bedroom windows. It was hot and we would have liked to have opened them. Everything else was great.

We had a lovely stay at Swallows Nest Cottage.

It was warm and clean on arrival. The beds were super comfortable and the location was fantastic. It had everything we needed and we will definitely be returning. Thankyou for the lovely welcome pack too. It was perfect.

Swallows nest is a lovely cosy cottage in a great location.

The wood burning stove was a bonus, although there was no fuel starter pack as stated, the basket was empty. On reading reviews, other guests were impressed with the welcome pack, we didn’t receive one, although there was a small carton of milk in the fridge. We were informed about the problem with the upstairs bathroom and coped with that o k. However we did enjoy our stay and had a lovely weekend.

The upstairs shower / bath didn’t work which I was informed of but it was to late to find alternative with the downstairs bedroom and we were not given reimbursement for this Saying that we managed it was slightly inconvenient but you cope Would go to swallow cottage again but only if both bathrooms were fully functional

The cottage was clean comfortable and in a great place, very very close to the shops, chip shops and pubs all dog friendly will definitely recommend to family and friends.

I will be sending a separate email with images as we were very unhappy with the accommodation.

Lovely hoilday cottage in a great loctaion , car park across road, has everything you need for your stay and more and great that you are dog friendly, loved the board games , we like a board game night.

We already planning to book again for a week next year

We loved the house.

It’s in a fabulous location, handy for just about everything. It is clean and has just about anything you could need. The only beef we had was that the seating could have been more comfortable.

Swallows Nest is in the perfect location.

It is a lovely, well-equipped and comfortable cottage. The downstairs bedroom is perfect for those who struggle with stairs. Having a sofa downstairs within the kitchen/dining area was a bonus. The first floor lounge is perfect for looking at the views. Although there isn’t a designated car parking space, there are plenty of car parks within an easy- walking distance. We would highly recommend Swallows Nest.

Our second stay here and already booked our third.

This cottage is beautiful, the welcome pack was gratefully received . A ideal position in the centre of Whitby with views of the harbour. We would definitely recommend a stay here. Mags and Dave.

What a gorgeous , cosy place!

We loved our stay here. Beautifully clean, comfy beds and even though the cottage was cosy there was plenty of room for the whole family ( five adults) . Thank you so much for accommodating our extra doggies too .. they loved watching the world go by from the big window overlooking the harbour! Ideally situated for all that Whitby has to offer and car parking was no problem as after 5pm we found two free spaces on the roadside further down Church street and simply pulled into the car park opposite to load up to leave! The log fire was an absolute bonus to come back to after the chilly evening beach walk ( in June! .. British weather! ) We will definitely return! One little thing that would improve the comfort would be better blinds in the top bedroom and one for the velux up there as it got light at 4 am but other than that we could not fault our stay at all. Thank you very much !

We had a wonderful break at Swallows Nest.

Perfect central location for exploring Whitby. Downstairs bedroom was great for my elderly parents as one of them is disabled. Great for 6 adults

Everything we needed had a super few days couldnt fault it will definitely book again

Lovely break .

Close to everything. Basket with wine ,crisps and cake on arrival was lovely. We have left a ring in the kitchen sink area if that could be sent to us if possible. Thanks.

Lovely location.

Some areas of maintenance required around a few areas - peeling paint in dining areas, previous water damage in a few areas on ceilings and bath upstairs has rusty looking marks. That being said we really liked the property and would go back these points would just do the property a bit more justice. The cottage had everything we needed and was cozy. All the little extras were very welcome - didn’t expect to have a bottle of wine, snacks and milk in the fridge! , lots of condiments in the cupboard and a good stock of essentials such as paper towels, washing liquids, extra hand soap etc so no need to bring too much. Really felt like a home from home.

Perfect location with lovely views beyond the carpark.

We were very luck to find free on street parking just beyond the Middle Earth pub which was perfect. The cottage is lovely and comfortable a couple of suggestions to make it perfect perhaps the stained bath could be replaced as it was quite alarming to look at and a mop would be great, sadly the weather wasn't on our side and we absolutely drenched the kitchen floor after we got absolutely soaked, apologies if there is one but I couldn't find it anywhere just the mop bucket. We had a great stay The Vault restaurant at The Resolution and the Costa Nostra were both amazing and the food was fabulous.

Enjoyed our stay very much

What a beautiful cottage.

It was so lovely to walk into, the heating was on so it was really cosy, the welcome pack was absolutely wonderful and it was spotlessly clean (including all the furniture). It wasn’t at all damp and it really did look exactly like the photographs. The beds and bed linens where really comfortable and of a high standard as were all of the items in the cottage. We really appreciated the Christmas decorations too! I would not hesitate in coming back to Swallows Nest, the house is so lovely and has the wow factor! Parking only issue but you can get a weekly pass for £8 a day from the Co op (only over the Bridge) which is a bit cheaper and you wouldn’t have the faff of renewing the meter.

Fabulous cottage we will be back.

Loved the welcome pack many thanks.

To small for 6 damp in places filthy sofa in kitchen.

Parking terrible couldn't move car once parked.left early wouldn't go back

Loved the property.

Great location, completely suitable for our family of 5 plenty of space and walkable to everything. Could be boosted with a 4 slice toaster as the 2 slice toaster meant getting breakfast for 5 took a long while! Also lights in the entry way weren’t working. Those were tiny issues though, a really lovely stay in a great residence, would definitely come again!

A lovely place to stay.

It has everything you need for a great time in the wonderful Whitby. The accommodation is superb our 2nd visit and it won't be our last.

A lovely place to stay, the location is perfect.

Lovely house, beautifully renovated to a high standard.

Great position overlooking harbour. Very comfy beds and so well equipped. Already thinking of booking again next year!

We had a wonderful week at Swallows Nest.

The best cottage we have stayed in, in Whitby by a country mile !!. I left a couple of comments in the book that would improve the cottage even further and although we had a plumbing issue in the ground floor bathroom it was rectified during our stay. We will certainly be staying again in the future. Thank you

Location was great, space on the car park was like gold dust, it was also £9 a day to park.

Kitchen is cramped and the table and chairs need sorting as the layout just doesn’t fit! The lounge is lovely but the suite is uncomfortable and low. Cobwebs in all bedrooms and stains on the bath were off putting. This was a girlie short break so it sufficed, it wasn’t that bad that I wouldn’t stay there again but it wouldn’t be at top of my list

A well appointed property with all the facilities needed for a relaxing holiday.

Shame there is no outside space to sit. Perfect location for visiting Whitby itself A nice welcoming pack awaited us and was used after a long journey Thank you

The property is lovely, stylish and cosy too.

Was clean and tidy on arrival and we enjoyed our stay very much. Great location, close to the pubs, restaurants and the town centre.

We absolutely loved the place!

The standard and attention to detail was beyond exceptional. Good quality cutlery, crockery and in particular glassware. Would not hesitate to recommend or return. My background is hotel kitchen management, so if I could offer a few pointers, (from a Chef's point of view) which I hope you find useful. The kitchen tools would be great if they were near the cooker, say on a rack above the cooker, rather than in the dining room sideboard and some hooks at the sides of the cooker for oven gloves and drying cloths. Being on the oven door handles they tended to get in the way when opening and closing the oven / grill doors. The quality of the pans is great but they're a tad on the small side when cooking for six people. Finally, some wall hooks in the en-suite would be useful to hang towels once used. Thank you so much for a great week.

Beautiful cottage in the perfect location, right next to Whitby’s harbour, with the abbey steps, the swing bridge over the harbour, great restaurants and wonderfully quirky shops all only a stone’s throw away.

The cottage itself has been beautifully decorated and has stunning views out across the harbour from the dining area, the sitting room and the top bedroom. All our needs were catered for; the books, board games and generous welcome pack all being particularly nice touches. We’ll definitely be coming back and would recommend Swallows’ Nest to our friends and family! Thanks for a great stay.

Lovely cottage, tricky parking, noisy street.

We had a great 4 days in early July The cottage was as described and clean, although a little more attention to the cobwebs and the smell from the kitchen sink drain would be good. The central location is great, walking distance to all that Whitby has to offer (including the best fresh fish shop - Sandwell fisheries) but the downsides of the central location are: Parking/ unloading was a problem as the cottage is on the zigzags of a zebra crossing surrounded by double yellow lines. Thankfully the traffic warden who spoke to us was about education rather than penalties! It was then nigh on impossible to find parking for one, never mind 2 cars in the free area and the car park opposite was also full all the time. (And £9 per 24 hours - 2 cars = £££) A parking permit for the reserved area would be a great addition to this cottage! And it’s a noisy street with traffic flowing all night and happy holiday makers strolling home at all hours. The two back bedrooms are lovely and quiet, but the top floor room at the front was really noisy. If you’re used to night noise this won’t be a problem, we struggled. The cottage is well equipped and a great base, (no hairdryer, which is unusual these days

This was a great home from home for a few days.

Central to all we needed for the duration of our stay. A gorgeous, cosy and very clean place to stay for us and our 2 dogs with everything we needed for comfort. It’s already been recommended highly!

The property was exactly as it was specified in Sykes listing, unfortunately this isn’t always the case.

Swallows Nest was clean, cosy, well equipped and very comfortable, we will definitely use this property again.

Swallows Nest is a lovely cottage which has been well thought out to use all the space.

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cottage to friends. It was a lovely touch to include the wine, cake and milk on arrival - thank you x Only one thing to say that would have been a help would be somewhere to hang wet towels - especially in the downstairs ensuite, but other than that all was perfect.

A lovely cottage in the perfect position to explore Whitby's local attractions, cafes and shops as well as the beach and coastline.

The living room on the first floor has a lovely view over the harbour and was a cosy place, with the logburner blazing, to spend a winters evening. The kitchen is well equipped with comfortable seating, a large dining table (brilliant for boardgames) and tv and the entrance porch was a useful place to remove sandy shoes and coats. 24hr parking is available in the adjacent carpark at a reasonable fee and the ticket was transferable to other council carparks which was useful. I would definitely recommend this cottage and am looking forward to a return visit.

location was perfect everything we needed was nearby.

cottage overall was very cosy at the time of the year. the welcome pack was just what we needed on our first arrival. we have had no problem in recommending this cottage to our friends, and we will be booking again in the near future. Thank you so much see you soon.

Great holiday cottage and brilliant location, very comfy beds.

Lovely friendly run pub just a few steps away called The Endeavour and a very tasty eatery across the road called Humble Pie definitely worth a try. Would have preferred some outdoor space due to taking a dog. Shame there wasn’t a parking permit included and a little surprised there wasn’t any hand soap in either of the bathrooms. All 6 of us are induction hob users but found this particular hob difficult to operate but we managed between us. Apart from those small issues we would definitely go back. Thanks for the fabulous welcome pack, which was a lovely surprise. We would definitely recommend this cottage

We really enjoyed our stay in Swallows Nest a few weeks ago which was to celebrate my elderly fathers birthday who is not too steady on his feet these days.

One of the reasons we picked this cottage was the ground floor bedroom and shower room which turned out to be a great shout. The main lounge is on the 1st floor and while dad did go up there a few times, he felt it a little awkward coming back down and would have preferred it if there was a hand rail fitted to the wall. The location of the cottage was nothing short of fantastic - a very short level walk and you are in the thick of all the action in town. Again one of the reasons we picked this cottage and we couldn't have been more delighted with dad being able to walk to restaurants/pubs in the evening. There is also great views of the harbour out of the front facing windows which is another fantastic feature in a holiday cottage. The cottage itself was starting to look a little tired in parts with a few niggly snags here and there like the en-suite shower room door not shutting properly and the hair-dye splashes in the bath of the main bathroom which have been mentioned in previous reviews and I note that the owners are looking to do a bit of a refurb this winter so I'm sure what I've mentioned will no longer be an issue in the new year. The kitchen floor could probably also do with a good wash and scrub and not just a vacuum but overall, for what we paid for a weeks holiday in this location, we feel it was extremely good value for money and more than made up for the small issues we may have experienced here and there. The beds were all extremely comfortable in all of the rooms and we all slept really well. The linen was also of good quality and spotlessly clean. We had two dogs stay with us and were grateful for the inner porch and second door into the main living area. What a great idea for the security of dogs and a great place to store boots and hang coats. The car park straight across the road we felt was really good value especially as a 24 hour parking ticket covered you in various other car parks in the region. It was touch and go trying to get a space in the day time but nearly always a space available in the evening (early October). We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay and on reflection don't think we could have asked for a better cottage in a better location. Thank you :)

Perfect location.

Beautiful cottage although is in need of some attention. Bath was stained, didn't look good, toilet seat not properly fixed. Couple of door latches missing. Flaking paint in the dining area, kept getting it on our clothes. Found peanuts under the bedside cupboard and a sticky vape box under the bed. Downstairs bed room was musty, not pleasant. Dog hairs under the sofa and in the corners of kitchen and living room. We did hoover during our stay and before leaving, other people's pet hair is not nice.

Swallow’s Nest is in a fantastic location, right in the centre of Whitby.

Luckily I didn’t have to pay for parking the whole time I was there, as I found spaces on The Ropery. Swallow’s Nest itself looks like it could do with a bit of an overhaul. There is a downstairs bedroom which is extremely cramped and smelled musty and mouldy. The whole place could do with a deep clean, dust and hairs all over the wooden staircase. The bath looks awful and is covered in brown splatters.. I thought it was poo at first. Goodness knows what it is, but the bath needs replacing asap. Also, mould in bathroom grouting and on the wooden over bath tray, which needs chucking. This property is not luxury, it is average.

car parking in Whitby is a nightmare, I would recommend buying a private parking space across the road or warn customers not to bring a car at all.

Although the property is situated in a ,prime location the cottage itself leaves a lot to be desired.

For instance the stairs are very steep and could do with a handrail on both flights especially the top one. You need to stipulate it is not suitable for the older generation. In fact it is dangerous! The sitting room is on the first floor and because of the stairs we found ourselves sitting on the hard dining chairs so we didn’t have to go upstairs. The tv down there doesn’t work either. We found a dog toy under the sofa and a ball under the bed. We had to get one of our dogs balls out from under the drawers and pulled a pile of dog hair out with it. There was a big thick black cobweb on the brickwork at the side of the sofa. I think they need some responsible cleaners who actually do the job. The one plus it had was the single beds on the top floor were very comfortable. We didn’t use any of the cooking or washing facilities so I can’t say anything about them. We all used the shower on the ground floor so we didn’t have to climb into the bath as there are no grab rails to help. All in all we were very disappointed with the accommodation but loved Whitby itself. We also could not get into the “ yard” with the recycling bin because none of us are strongman!

Beautiful cottage.

Perfect location. Excellent facilities.

A long-anticipated break did not disappoint!

! A beautiful cottage with stunning harbour views, we thoroughly enjoyed the very central, albeit peaceful, location - and were able to make the most of this, our first Whitby experience. We look forward to returning to Swallows Nest - and have already made our recommendations to family and friends.

Superb location, very well appointed including log fire with logs provided.

Welcome hamper lovely but maybe consider a small pint of milk in the fridge for tea and coffee. 1 small matter was that lights didn’t work in the en suite, or maybe we didn’t find the switch

The property is in a fantastic location overlooking the harbour, with everything you need on your doorstep.

The decor is lovely and gives the property a homely feel. The kitchen is well equipped but some of the cupboards could do with fixing as it ruins the look. The beds are very comfortable and the bedrooms are lovely, however the ground floor bedroom could benefit from a small bedside cabinet/table. The shower head in the main bathroom needs replacing as water spray's everywhere when showering. There is currently no terrestrial TV channels available at the property, but you can access Netflix and prime if you have your own account. There is a small car park opposite the property which allows you to park for 24 hour periods which can be extended using the app and there is free on street parking up on the hill behind the property if your lucky enough to get a space. All in all this property is a lovely cosy cottage and is value for money. It has great views of the harbour and has all the amenities on your doorstep. We would definitely stay again and I would recommend it to friends and family. Thank you for the fabulous welcome hamper, it was a lovely touch and much appreciated.

We had a lovely few days at Swallows Nest.

Location was brilliant. Cottage was beautiful and very cozy especially with the fire burning. Welcome pack and wine was very much appreciated. Trying to park was a bit awkward even though we were opposite the car park. Will definitely return tho. Had an amazing time.

Really loved this place we have stayed at alot of places at whitby

Toilet brush would have been helpful Instructions on how to operate the shower to run the bath, we did work it out but found the tap very stiff.

Excellent location, lovely furnished cottage.

A truly fantastic cottage with loads of charm and character.

We where made to feel very welcome on arrival. The building is full of charm and is finished to a very high standard of both traditional and modern in design, which helps you to relax and unwind. Being December when we visited it was a nice touch to have been seasonally decorated, even with a couple of Christmas trees made it feel even more special. The fab view from the lounge and top bedroom of Whitbys harbour is right outside. Location is fantastic and feels very central and a very short walk from the Abbey. Car parking is £9 a day across road (free in December) but we managed to park on road behind. Truly enjoyed our stay and Wished we had booked longer. We all definitely said we would consider a return visit. Note: Take care on lower staircase when wearing socks as can be quiet slippy (wife slipped on last step).