The Garden Apartment

The apartment was as described and an ideal location for trips in the local area.

It was a short car journey into Whitby. The property was ideal for a couple and we enjoyed our stay there. The village was very picturesque and the local area has loads of things to see and do. The only gripe I would have was that there were large group of people in the apartment above and you could hear everything that went on up there. Scraping of chairs across the floor, people talking very loudly, TV blaring and at one point they were playing a guitar! It was a shame as this did disrupt our stay considerably and whilst we were out all day exploring the area, at night the noise disturbed us constantly. Other than this we had a good stay but would not use this accommodation again due to the noise issue.

This was our second stay in the property - we love the location and the dog friendly garden.

However I would not recommend the flat unless people were happy with showers that are quite poor - they both come out as a dribble making washing long hair difficult. Also the duvets were very thin and did not provide enough warmth in the current season, either thicker duvets or blankets should be provided. We also found cob webs in doorways etc

What we paid for the garden apartments to the one upstairs I think was wrong the bath rooms are for to small the TV to small for the room .

We could not work the eating Any one with a Disability could not get into the bathroom I’ll walk round the double bedroom it’s so narrow every time I walked round the bed I’m not my knees when you look at the pictures of the apartment above us and the price there is no comparison I worked it all out what it costs upstairs and what we paid for downstairs I think we was overcharged

Brilliant property in sublime location beautifully presented facilities and fittings of top quality, down to the last detail.

Only problem difficulty of operating hob but this was a small issue. Will definitely return. Cant recommend the apartment more highly. Thankyou

Excellent location for all the local coastal features and places.

Brilliant for dogs having the large safe garden for exercise . The walk along the track at the entrance was perfect for morning or evening dog walk. Lovely sunny aspect for humans too

Aislaby Hall is in a perfect location with amazing views.

The local pub is fantastic too. Would love to go back and maybe rent the top part of the Hall with a few friends

Really enjoyed my (and my one small furry friend’s) 4 night stay in The Garden Apartment.

Really comfortable. Views to die for and a virtual ‘park’ as a back garden which fortunately we had all to ourselves due to no occupants in the ‘hall’ rooms - may have been different if we were needing to accommodate a shared garden and additional noise, but fortunately we weren’t so can only base my review on that. Beautiful setting and so close to everything I wanted to do. The apartment seemed to be missing an oven proof dish which I bought and was more than happy to leave. Would benefit from instructions for halogen hob (never had to use one) so thank goodness for YouTube

Great location.

Wonderful garden. Comfortable, well equipped apartment. Clean.

Superb property.

A home from home, every little detail is thought of. All items in the kitchen are readily available to make tea. There is a pub close by, 2 minutes walk serving delicious food. If you wanted to retreat here to be off the grid it is perfect. Equally it is close enough to visit lots of different beautiful places for a mooch around quaint shops to idyllic scenery. The apartment was perfect for us, the garden is spectacular. Would recommend and will rebook.

Last minute booking.

Excellent location for all the surrounding area e.g. Whitby, Robin Hood Sands, Staithes, Goathland. Will definitely come back and would happily book this cottage. The Forge Inn, Aislaby is excellent too and only 200 yards away

Beautiful area and views across the countryside, the apartment was very well equipped i.

e. toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, cloths, hand soap, dishwasher tablets etc. We were lucky to have reasonably quiet occupants in the apartment above us, would be wonderful for a big family get together. On the downside for us, a bit of chain link fence across the bottom of the garden would of been helpful, as we have a curious doggy and had to keep her on a lead incase she decided to go off exploring.

The listing included "central heating" but there was no heating at all as the boiler appeared to be set to provide hot water only.

Turning on the radiators and towel rails made no difference. So the apartment felt cold, towels did not dry, the shower rooms remained damp and we had no means of drying wet coats and other outdoor clothing. The apartment was fairly clean but the carpet needed vacuuming. On the other hand, the beds were comfortable and the view from the apartment was amazing.

We had a great stay.

Apartment was comfortable and reasonably well equipped. What we didn't expect was the amazing views from the large garden . Almost no need to leave the property when the sun was shining! Village well placed for visiting both moors and coast. Jane

Lovely clean property offering sublime Yorkshire dales views Excellent location for all attractions

We love the property we love the scenery we couldn't fault it and its our second time staying there and we hope to come back next year

Really disappointed with Accomodation and Sykes cottages.

Garden was so overgrown we couldn't use the footpath, had to cut some plants away to use steps. Patio had weeds on it, furniture outside was green, metal cover over heater flu was rusted to the point some had dis-appeared and left sharp edges (at knee height on patio). Windows filthy, dirt in shower, headboards loose and banging (no comments) had to put pillow behind. Complained to Sykes and got told I should have complained whilst on my holiday and haven't heard from them since (10 days) have photographic proof, paid a lot of money and am very disappointed with property but annoyed and let down by Sykes

The property was lovely with amazing views.

We were in the garden apartment and there was another level above us. There was everything you needed. It was nice and clean. On the negative side the people above kept coming down to the garden so it was not private. Plus you could hear them partying late into the night. If you have mobility problems access could be a problem, to get down the steps was difficult and the gravel path needs more gravel as there was pooling after the rain. The village is beautiful with a pub and a bus stop which has regular buses to Whitby or Middlesbrough. All in all it was a lovely stay and we would definitely visit again.

Well prepared and clean, The Garden Apartment provided a comfortable place for our short break.

It has everything you would need, is in an excellent location to explore the area and has incredible views. Please be aware that there can be some awareness that guests are staying in the upper floors of the main house and the grounds are shared between the two properties. This close relationship would make it an ideal option for a large family/friends holiday. I noticed that a previous guest had mentioned some space restrictions within the parking area…rest assured that there is ample room, both to manoeuvre and to park. I mentioned to the owner as we were leaving that it would be more welcoming to have the heating on prior to a guest’s arrival as it was cold on ours and therefore took time for the heating to warm the apartment. The owner agreed and had already made arrangements to remedy the issue by ordering a remote heating management system. This will benefit future guests staying during cooler periods of the year. The Garden Apartment would make a lovely home for a holiday, spacious and ideal for 2 people or a couple with young children although it would be quite snug for 4 adults.

We found everything in order and settled in straight away .

We particularly liked the garden and view from the back window overlooking the valley which was inspiring. The village itself was relaxing and the local pub provided an ideal place to eat and socialise . Should we visit the area again then we would welcome the opportunity to book this property again . Only recommendation would be to identify the property address on the roadside wall as we had to visit the pub to find it on arrival .

The property was great, we had been to Ainslaby hall ten years earlier and knew it would be .

I booked the hall and apartment together to accommodate all of the growing family, one one card, yet Sykes charged me two booking fees . I rang up to complain and was told they were two seperate bookings . Have now obtained owners details to book direct to them and will not again go through Sykes .

Could be better signed from the top of the drive.

The parking area needs a good clean up as it gives the wrong impression as once you are down the steps the view is stunning. The garden is a bit tired and needs tidying. We arrived early and Estella rushed around to accommodate us and she is very approachable. The welcome pack was much appreciated. The garden apartment is in a picturesque village with a lovely pub.

This is our second visit to The Appartment, we came around the same time last year.

The accomodation is great and the location very relaxing. We met the host on a number of occasions and she was very polite and helpful. I would recomend The Apartment as a place to stay.

Firstly, I would like to say that the apartment is lovely, private, cosy and with a lovely view.

On the down side there was a shortage of crockery and cutlery in the Apartment which meant that the dishwasher needed to be operated more than once a day. The towels were small and thin, in particular the bath towels which were clearly far too small to be bath towels. However, the parking was a serious concern for us as the location was occupied on arrival by 2 lorry horse boxes for at least half of the week, and by 1 lorry horse box for the rest - one was removed “for 2 or 3 days”. Thus there was no space for manoevering the cars which therefore had to be reversed either in or out of the long drive and onto a potentially dangerous road with a sharp bend nearby. There was no safe parking on the road. We were told on arrival that nothing could be done about the horse boxes. In addition to this, I was obliged to cut short a long afternoon walk as I was asked to return (on foot) and remove my car from the drive to allow exit for a large tractor with a bucket on the front and a large hay spreader on the back. There was a distinct lack of respect for the parking availability which was not prewarned within the description. We felt that we were in the way, The week was considerably spoilt by this experience.

We were there as a large party occupying both properties and it was fantastic, can't fault anything

Fabulous location , garden and views enjoyed having breakfast outside every morning Excellent for our dog Great having two en suite showers for accessibility Just one issue with the door lock into the kitchen Very hard to unlock and lock , had to leave it open all night once

Fabulous stay at The Garden Apartment.

Beautiful garden and awesome location. The host was great and resolved a minor issue very quickly. Highly recommended. Locally, The Forge serves lovely food.

More signage would be better i.

e. "The Garden Apartment " would have helped at the top road. Owner very helpful, dog lovers appreciated, excellent pub for food. Excellent bus service. We had a lovely week, a nice place to wind down. Will book again for next year.

We had a very enjoyable stay in the Garden Apartment.

Our hostess was very attentive, and the apartment itself was very comfortable, warm and well equipped. The views of the moor were spectacular and for the majority of the of our stay we had bright sunny weather. We would recommend (for people who do not know the area) a trip to Pickering to see the wonderful medieval wall paintings in the parish church, Robin Hoods Bay for the interesting lanes and fossil hunting on the beach and Whitby itself. Iris and David The above you may publish. However, we would like to apologise to Wendy for forgetting the food in a cupboard!

The outside of the property where we were told to park had rubbish laying around, as for inside the ensuite in the twin room smelt damp but if you put the fan on it just blow the damp air into the bedroom.

The kitchen knives were not sharp enough cut meat up for cooking, the tv we could not get BBC 1or2. I know it was end of season but the place just felt tired. On the first night the people above us had a party and with no soundproofing it's not good. The views were good and pub does good food.

The place and apartment lovely but very bad showers the hosts were very nice people

The instructions to arrive at the apartment described the property as ‘1 Main Road’.

There was a 2 and a 3, but no 1. The property was actually a large hall, but this was not made clear, which made arrival rather confusing! The apartment was comfortable and well equipped, and the view from the garden outside was fantastic. A very peaceful and relaxing location with easy access to the many attractions of the moors and coast.

Perfect location to discover Whitby and the region.

Great garden: ideal for children. Property functional for a family of 4. During the busy summer period in Whitby, great to be outside the tourist "madness" in a much calmer village and surrounding.

Well equipped, clean and comfortable.

everything worked. Well appointed kitchen. Good location for walking the Cleveland Way. Beautiful outlook onto the garden and valley below. Good to have its own private parking.Light and Bright.

The location was only a short drive from whitby , the village is beautiful & the views were amazing , beds were comfortable the apartment was clean & spacious we will definitely book again!

Just the right size for two adults a teenager and a dog.

Both rooms en suite which is handy! Garden and location lovely (garden would be fab in the summer). Great for frog walks and a dog freindly pub a few mins walk serving great food (The Forge - best to book). Whitby a few minutes drive, Sandsend recommended for dog walking out of season.

Lovely quiet location clean and tidy and Wendy and Estella are very welcoming and friendly

Lovely location for exploring the North York Moors and the coast (Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay etc.

). It's a fairly small space with 2 bedrooms (both with ensuite) and a shared living / kitchen space, but it was clean, in good condition and the garden and the views beyond made it a great spot to enjoy some end of day sunshine. Would happily come again.

What a lovely apartment in a beautiful setting.

We've had a a fantastic week & the weather has been perfect! Spent a beautiful day in Runswick Bay & a lovely day at Robin Hoods Bay. Saltburn- by - the- sea definitely worth a visit too- lovely beach, garden walks and pretty little town Had a fabulous meal at Sneaton Castle- definitely worth going and reasonably priced- it felt very special. Great quiz night at the local pub- The Forge. North York Moors Railway a treat- book compartments for the full "Harry Potter" experience- cheaper too than booking individual seats if there are 3 r more of you. Thank you for a lovely week, we'll defiantly be back

A lovely apartment with spectacular views.

Highly recommend 'The Witching Post' Pub in Egton

Comfortable Apartment with great views and magnificent cedar.

We were blesses with some of the best days in the whole year so far. We would recommend the fish and chips from Esk Fisheries and our kind and attentive hostess.

Can I just say what a beautiful & comfortable apartment this is, we had a lovely time the views are amazing I couldn't ask for anything else.

The apartment has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Also Thank you to the cleaner for doing a brilliant job

A short break at this lovely location.

Nice and clean and warm. All the things we needed were provided, like the map for little short walks on our doorstep, great to take the dog! Viewsw are just beautiful from the kitchen window!

Thank you for providing a lovely place to stay.

The view is outstanding and such a peaceful setting. We had days out in Runswick Bay, Whitby and Staithes - all amazing places. Had a lovely meal at the Forge - very friendly and delicious food. Really enjoyed our time here.

Thank you for your kind hospitality.

We had a great time in your comfortable apartment with the stunning views. We hope to come back some day.

A lovely apartment with spectacular views.

Highly recommend the Witching Post at Egton.

Lovely welcome pack - bread, eggs, milk and biscuits.

Fabulous garden views. Easy bus trip into Whitby, several beaches, walks on the moors and the steam railway close by. Beautifully situated and Estella was a welcoming and helpful hostess. Many Thanks.

Great place to stay - easy, relaxed with wonderful views - 3 deer in the garden this morning.

Lovely walks in/around village plus an efficient bus service. You are so lucky! Thank you both.

A short break at this lovely location.

Nice and clean and warm. Everything we needed was provided. Like the map for short walks on the doorstep, great to take the dog. Views are just beautiful from the kitchen window. Many Thanks.