3.9★
Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating
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10 Guests
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5 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Four poster bed
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
15 Customer Review(s)
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Ann 
“The house was perfect for our group of grandparents, daughters and son in laws and grandchildren.”
We loved the views of the sea and headland and the short walk to Robin Hoods Bay, conveniently passing a small play park for the boys.
We loved the views of the sea and headland and the short walk to Robin Hoods Bay, conveniently passing a small play park for the boys.
- Ann, July 2025 -
John “Comfortable accommodation , sort of faded grandeur.”
The house was clean and welcoming on arrival. The bedding and towels were of good quality . The location excellent with exceptional views towards ravenscar . We had spectacular sunrise every morning . We were not ten people., and the dining and lounge area I think would have been snug for ten adults . So in summary a excellent property , which unfortunately does not seem available next year or else I would have by no rebooked
- John, January 2025Thank you for your positive feed back bookings after June are direct with the owner on 07818041717 Property Owner
Shirley “We had a lovely few days over New Year at Sheen cottage with our grandsons.”
The cottage was clean and well stocked and in the ideal position for exploring the area. Would definately recommended.
- Shirley, December 2024Nigel “Please refer to Case No.”
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- Nigel, September 2024Margaret “Sheen cottage is a great property for a large party in a very convenient position for Robin Hood's Bay but out of the main village.”
There is a pub, a village store and a childrens park within 5 minutes walk. Weve stayed here 3 times but I'm afraid this year there were some aspects that were not satisfactory. General cleanliness is an issue.The interiors of some of the kitchen units were dirty. Windows and window frames need a good clean. There was a curtain missing in the dining room. There is a general air of neglect about the property. The bathrooms need some storage units or shelves. There certainly isn't enough storage for 10 people in the bathrooms. Waste bins in all the rooms would be helpful. The one rubbish bin outside is not adequate for ten people considering all the recycling has to go in there as well. On a positive note the garden is very attractive and a good size for children to play in. I would say that that if you're looking for a property that's fully refurbished and immaculate this probably isn't for you. But if you want somewhere whpere a group of young children can play without fear of spoiling something, this is ideal. Our grandchildren love it here.
- Margaret, August 2024Angela “Beautiful house in perfect location and spoilt by poor cleanliness and maintenance of the house.”
We had to phone the cleaners on arrival as the previous week's dirty towels were in the bath. The 2 cleaners were shocked at the state of the cottage and cleaned the toilets and bath and shower, Later we discovered dog pooh in the garden which is secure for children to play so no stray dog could have left this pooh. Quite un acceptable. I had to mop the hall and kitchen twice and it was still dirty. Worst of all when we stripped the beds we discovered ar least one mattress was heavily strained and should have been destroyed. The house needs a full and complete deep clean,
- Angela, July 2024Diane “This is an ideally situated property to access both Fylingthorpe and Robin Hoods Bay( about half a mile to the top of the hill via the road) Sheen Cottage is good on some aspects but lacking on others.”
For a multigenerational family there is plenty of space, however it should be noted that all of the toilets and bathrooms are on the first floor. One of the bathrooms is modern and has a walk in shower and a bath, the other is dated and has a shower over the bath. There is a third separate toilet which is extremely old but functional. The bedrooms were big enough with storage aplenty, 4 of the 5 are on the back of the property so have great views. The kitchen is fairly big with a large range cooker and fridge. The sink unit and drainer could do with updating. There are just enough dishes and cutlery, more would be useful. The dishwasher is in the utility room across the hallway with the washer and tumble drier. The lounge and dining room are on the back overlooking the garden but only the dining room can accommodate the maximum number of guests. T.v and Wi-Fi were both ok. The towels and bed linen were good and we found the beds relatively comfortable. Parking was outside, we didn’t have any problem parking 3 cars on the roadside. On the down side, the property could do with a really good clean .Surfaces felt sticky , the windows were dirty and there were lots of dust webs. A feeling of neglect ie broken window panes, curtain rails that were so old they fell down when you tried to close the curtains. The wheelie bin is filthy and desperately needs a clean. The garden whilst picturesque had really long grass that we asked to be cut. The “wild”area at the bottom was not really child friendly as it was overgrown with weeds and you weren’t sure what lurked beneath(Dog poo?). The summerhouse was really grubby , a shame as it would have been lovely to sit in if there wasn’t so much dirt and dust there. We wouldn’t return to Sheen Cottage unless it was upgraded
- Diane, May 2024Thank you for your feedback your comments regarding the housekeeping have been addressed. We apologise that you found the grass too long, unfortunately due to the amount of rain we have had, we have been limited to when it could be cut. The bottom of the garden is a 'wild' area for the bees. Property Owner
Sharon “Positives- perfect location / wonderful garden /spacious / parking not an issue.”
Negatives-cobwebs in every room / dated / inadequate furniture in the bedrooms / not enough seating in the garden to accommodate everyone / bedrooms should have the facility to turn all twin beds into doubles. This is the second time we have stayed at the property as it was amazing the first time we stayed…this time, a year on, we felt it needed a deep clean and a freshening up. Hopefully this will be addressed for when we stay a third time!
- Sharon, May 2024Struan “The owners very kindly decorated the house to be festive and welcoming which was very thoughtful and welcoming.”
I would like to send a message to the owner directly if that’s possible?
- Struan, December 2023Kathryn “Large, comfortable and well equipped.”
Fabulous views, lovely garden. The house is in a great position, easy walk to Robin Hood's Bay, excellent facilities in the village (pub, shop, bakery) and on a regular half hourly bus route between Whitby and Scarborough (as a party of 6 with only one car, the bus was really useful). Great walks straight out of the door. The old railway line or Cinder Path runs along the coastal route as well as the Cleveland way so lots of options for circular routes. The house had all that we needed - in the absence of detailed reviews on the Sykes House page I had scoured reviews on other companies and some had said the facilities were lacking, but they weren't at all. The utility room with its stable door had a good washing machine (that played a little tune when it finished), dishwasher and tumble drier, there was a washing line, pegs, ironing board and iron, two vacuum cleaners (one wasn't working but one of my sons fixed it and emptied it so now there are two). Lots of fridge and freezer space, cafetierres and teapots, lovely range cooker, big dining table for dining and games, good telly for watching Wimbledon on, cute summer house in the garden that was very popular with our party. We couldn't work out the recycling and I asked Sykes and they said only one bin, so were saving things and taking them with us looking for recycling centres. Towards the end of our week we found a note under a chopping board saying that the bin contents will all go to be sorted at a recycling centre so it's a shame we didn't see that sign earlier. If you are reading this you will know you can put everything in the bin with a clear conscience. The only thing missing was oven gloves (I have left the ones I brought at the cottage for the next people) and a door mat front and back would have been really useful as we had showery weather. Also maybe a shoe rack and a couple of extra coat hooks for a house that sleeps 10. There's a nice sage patch in the garden if you want herbs for your dinner - it's near the washing line.
- Kathryn, July 2023Sharon “Amazing house and location”
- Sharon, May 2023Brian “Excellent”
- Brian, September 2022Richard “We enjoyed our stay in August.”
The house was in a beautiful situation with good walks in all directions, we hardly used the car. There was a delightful garden and view from the back of house. A well equipped kitchen and scullery with good washing and washing up machines. The bedrooms were mainly comfortable but throughout the house many of the windows were painted shut with broken sashes which made it rather stuffy on hot days.The window was cracked in the top double room. The sitting room was full of dog hairs and rather dusty.
- Richard, August 2022Good afternoon thank you for taking the time to supply us with some feedback following your stay at Sheen Cottage.We are so glad you enjoyed the garden and the beautiful surroundings of Sheen cottage. We have taken on board your remarks about the cleaning and we have contacted the cleaning company to pass on your comments. Property Owner
Chris “The house is a great size for our family of 6 adults and 4 children, plus dog.”
Excellent for kids to pair up in double rooms and for parents and grandparents to have space for a few private moments. The hallway and utility provided room for active holiday luggage and was easy to keep clean. The kitchen is well equipped although a knife sharpener would have helped. Plenty of storage for food of all kinds. Wonderful to have a kitchen fridge and fridge freezer in utility room. Good selection and quantity of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and utensils. Dishwasher and washing machine have eco settings. Garden is lovely with outside table and summerhouse. Love the wild bit at the bottom with compost, separated by a gate. Two bathrooms and a separate toilet were a God-send! One snag, the waste disposal arrangements. Only a grey bin, so no recycling enabled. We found inaccurate and incomplete paper instructions about waste management. We have a mainly plant based diet so food waste went on the compost but had to bring all recycling home! Overall, an excellent place that we all enjoyed. Thank you.
- Chris, July 2022Jeni “Lovely large house well situated for exploring Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby and the Yorkshire coast.”
Lovely garden, lots of walks from the door and lovely views. We arrived in the dark and it was impossible to find the cottage from the directions provided (the picture of the house is of the back of the house and Google maps takes you to another house). After calling the number provided of another holiday company where no-one had actually visited the property, we were promised a call from the cleaner to give us more information. This didn't happen and we had to knock on a number of doors along the street to identify where we were staying. Parking also is difficult and there seems to be some tensions from neighbours (with lots of cones being placed in front of the cottage). Apart from that, we had a lovely stay and would recommend.
- Jeni, December 2021Summary
- Over three floors
- Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor king-size, 2 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin
- Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Dining room
- Sitting room with open fire
- Gas central heating with open fire
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, freezer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and cot available
- Roadside parking
- Enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 mile
The property
Sheen Cottage is a large property located in Fylingthorpe, a small village on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Set over three floors and with beautiful views, Sheen Cottage can sleep up to ten guests, making it an ideal base for your next group adventure to the North Yorkshire coast, just a short driveaway from the seaside towns of Whitby and Scarborough.
You are greeted to the property by a traditional hallway, where there is a kitchen/diner to your left, allowing the dedicated chef to whip up a home cooked meal to enjoy round the spacious dining table in an adjoining dining room, or enjoy breakfast around the smaller dining table in the kitchen area.
There is a sitting room where an open fire takes centre stage as guests enjoy a night in front of the television, and to complete the ground floor there is a utility room with a handy washing machine and tumble dryer, and extra freezer space.
Moving up to the first floor, there are armchairs on the landing to enjoy some reading space as you look out into the beautiful countryside views, as well as a stunning king-size room with four-poster bed, an idyllic dressing table and a feature fireplace, adding to the traditional theme of the property.
Moving through the cottage, there are two well-decorated twin rooms both with a splash of colour and storage space to make guests feel at home.
To finish the first-floor, guests are blessed with two spacious bathrooms, both with showers, and a separate WC, so hopefully each guest can get ready, for a long day ahead, in their own style and at their own pace.
As you climb to the second floor, there is another lovely landing space with chairs to enjoy, as well as a further king-size room with a wooden cot and great views of the countryside, and another colourful twin room, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements throughout.
Outside there is roadside parking, and a large enclosed garden with both lawn and patio so the children and pets can play whilst the adults drink the evenings away.
The small town of Fylingthorpe is set away from the coastline and has a shop for any essentials, a pub serving food and drink with outdoor seating, and a horse riding centre, it is also based in The North York Moors, meaning there is great walking and cycling routes in the area, as well as the opportunity to take a steam train ride to discover some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery, such as the beautiful Esk Valley and the famous village of Goathland.
Robin Hood's Bay is just a short walk away, and is an old fishing village popular for its narrow cobbled streets and quaint cottages, which make it known as one of the most picturesque villages on the English coastline, it boasts great pubs and eateries for an evening out, as well as coastal walking routes, sea views and the National Trust's Boatman's Loft.
The lively seaside resort of Whitby is just a short drive away and is home to a stunning beach with an idyllic lighthouse, as well as a Captain Cook memorial, two museums, a vertical shaft from the cliff top leading to a long pedestrian tunnel out to the beach known as Whitby Cliff Lift, colourful beach huts, donkey rides, and walk up 199 stone steps for views of the harbour, town and sea, and the breathtaking Abbey.
In the opposite direction, discover Scarborough with it's water park, amusement park, SEA LIFE aquarium, open air theatre, lovely gardens, great shops, bars and eateries, a sandy beach and seaside rides on the 19th century Scarborough North Bay Railway.
For a perfect holiday that everyone will enjoy, choose Sheen Cottage as your base.
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About the location
FYLINGTHORPE
Robin Hood's Bay 0.6 miles; Whitby 5.2 miles; Scarborough 15.8 miles.
Fylingthorpe is a North Yorkshire coastal village, close to Robin Hood's Bay, offering a pub serving food and drink, a shop for picking up any essentials, a bakery and a horse riding centre. The ancient fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay showcases rows of fisherman’s cottages, cobbled streets filled with shops, tea rooms, inns and restaurants, and a sandy cove. A short drive away is the historic port of Whitby, where there is a colourful promenade which covers a 3-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beach. Fylingthorpe rests on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, where you can find scenic walking and cycling routes, as well as the opportunity for golfing and fishing, and a steam train ride to discover some of Yorkshire’s finest scenery, such as the beautiful Esk Valley and the famous village of Goathland. A little further south is the elegant seaside town of Scarborough, where you can find an aquarium and a medieval castle.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
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