Stakesby House Apartment 3

Delighted, lovely accommodation.

Beautifully decorated and lovely welcome pack, thank you so much :).

I did not find the WhatsApp chat effective.

Also no number to call you for general enquiries. It took over 6 hours for someone to start a chat! Earlier in the booking I had a query and after getting a quicker response the question I had about another property. My query was about asking the owner a question. The chat got closed after they said “ owner” not available.

Accommodation is like home from home.

Off road parking is excellent.

A lovely apartment, very comfortable with everything I needed.

A quiet location within easy reach of Whitby attractions and beyond. An enjoyable stay.

Lovely break.

Sure I’ll be back. Pat

Lovely apartment, well equipped, good location to walk into Whitby and to venture further afield and explore this wonderful county.

We very much enjoyed our time at Stakesby House Apartment 3.

The facilities and location were perfect for us and we liked the furnishing and decoration. The wine, biscuits and milk were a nice touch. We will be happy to return.

The biggest problem we had was the difficulty in contacting the owner both before and during our stay.

This was because Sykes did not provide us with contact details to contact them direct. Instead we had to go through a convoluted procedure that wasted a lot of time and our patience. Once contact was finally made the issues were sorted.

Great place and not too far from town obviously it is hilly so you have to bear that in mind but nice and comfortable and has its own off road parking space

Step were almost inaccessible to elderly the garden access needs attention to overgrowth.

tv keeps loosing signal and place could do with a big clean.

I found this apartment to be an excellent choice.

It is clean, comfy and warm and stocked with everything needed. It is nicely decorated and the furnishings are good quality. Off-road car parking is a big plus. The centre of Whitby is a convenient 15 minute walk away. There is a large Co-op in Whitby near the train station and a Sainsbury’s less than 10 minutes drive away. It’s all good and I highly recommend this apartment.

Only problem we had was the TV keeps going off it had a bad signal

The property was in a great location for walking into Whitby and it was great to have parking.

We did enjoy our stay but there were a few issues with the property as follows: 1. The bed was very uncomfortable and creaked everytime you moved. There is very little room to get round the end of the bed which is only about 6 inches away from the radiator on the wall. When we stripped the bed at the end of our stay we noticed that the matress protector was very stained and in need of a good wash, as was the duvet. 2. Not all cleaning had been done thoroughly before our arrival. The tooth mug in the bathroom and soap dish in the shower hadn't been cleaned and the extractor in the bathroom hasn't been dusted in months. I also had to wipe off the shelves in the fridge which had food residue on them. There is a freezer under the stairs but this needs to be defrosted and was unusable. 3. The gas safety certificate in the property file was 4 years out of date! I'm sure that an inspection has taken place since but it would be better if the current certificate was supplied.

Very good apartment for a week's stay.

Quiet location with good on and off street parking but within easy walking distance of seafront and town centre. Apartment is well furnished, comfortable and has just about everything that you could need.

The apartment (3) was great, very cozy with lovely furniture and decor, also very clean and tidy.

Kitchen was well equipped and the oven worked well. Bathroom was modern with great shower. Good position for walking into Whitby centre or to the west cliff approx 10 mins both ways. The welcome pack of wine, milk and delicious biscuits was a lovely treat to receive. The only downside to our stay was the grounds need some maintenance as very overgrown and untidy and the seating & table provided in the garden area was a poor standard, also the mattress and pillows on the bed require an upgrade , comfortable enough but poor standard. We loved our stay and will recommend and return regardless of the disappointment of the above comments on garden and bedding.

Goor location, comfortable.

Irritated by lack of kitchen roll, tinfoil and no spare rubbish bags.

This was a perfect apartment for visiting Whitby.

It was clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for our stay. Whitby is within walking distance, so we didn't have to worry about parking. I would recommend this apartment and probably consider a return visit.

Great apartment, had everything you needed and very clean and comfortable.

Short walk onto Whitby but not too bad, a few uphill parts on the way back but nothing too strenuous. Advantage of a car space and lovely gardens. On street parking available too. Handy for supermarket at the top of the road and easy access in and out of Whitby. Would definately recommend and stay again.

Ideal place to stay.

Lovely apartment, nicely furnished with everything you need. Only niggle is the bed was a little squidgy. Would highly recommend as location is perfect location to explore Whitby and surrounding areas.

A delightful property.

Very comfortable and very warm, with a very efficient heating system. Lovely view of the garden and very handy for town with the added bonus of parking. Be aware that there is a technique to parking at this property and you may need to move your car after you have seen the diagram in the flat. It would be helpful if Sykes would send this information out with the confirmation of booking. There is a welcome pack of milk, wine and a pack of Botham's biscuits which is greatly appreciated. There are some teabags and sugar sachets to start you off, but no condiments, so bring your own salt/pepper shakers. For people new to Whitby, the apartment information would benefit from a map or diagram showing the nearest shops for buying groceries. There is a very well equipped kitchen with everything you need to self cater - but no oven gloves (we tend to carry our own so not an issue for us). The apartment has tea towels, wiping cloth and washing up sponge provided. The crockery is very high quality and there are several different size pans. There isn't a dishwasher, but there is a small freezer downstairs in the understairs cupboard. Shower is lovely and there is information regarding the hot water in the taps being slightly low pressure, which is very helpful. The shower itself has a pump and is the rainfall type. We do find that the listing is out of date: it states that towels are not provided (still has the covid listings on the website), but they were though the towels were standard towels, not bath sheets, so if you like a bigger towel you may need to pack one still. The towels were very nice and fluffy though. The bedroom is quite limited space wise between the end of the bed and the window. This may be an issue for those with mobility concerns who can manage stairs but may find manoeuvring in confined spaces more difficult. The bed is also quite soft but comfortable enough for most I would think, I just prefer a firmer mattress due to back issues. There is plenty of space for cases, plenty of storage options and hooks on the backs of all doors for hanging items. There is hanging and boot space downstairs when you enter the property. There is an eclectic collection of books and DVDs and plenty of sockets for the inevitable recharging of electronic equipment. We really like this apartment when visiting family though it is obviously very popular as we can't always book it. I would recommend highly.

A lovely apartment for my last minute Christmas getaway.

Very homely feel throughout ,adequately stocked kitchen, hair dryer and iron were a bonus. I loved the Christmas decorations and it was a nice touch leaving wine, milk and biscuits. A quiet and cosy apartment, very comfy bed and the shower was spot on and easy to use. The location is fabulous, 10 min walk into Whitby centre, slightly longer return as its uphill but this wasn't an issue personally as I'm a hiker. The driveway was adequate for 3 cars, I didn't drive at all during my stay as it was so convenient to walk into Whitby. I wouldn't change a thing.

Clean, comfortable and warm apartment which we enjoyed staying at.

We were easily able to walk into Whitby centre and it is a good base for seeing the surrounding area. Car parking space is an absolute bonus and takes the stress out of finding roadside parking. We understood from the details we needed to bring towels, which we did, but forgot a bath mat. Could this be added as a reminder alongside towels for future holidaymakers? Thank you, we really recommend Stakesby House Apartments.

Enjoyable stay.

However, the bed is so creaky it wakes you up which is not ideal. I think there needs to be clarity on the listing about what’s not included at the apartment.

needs a interior uplift.

paint coming off some walls, stair rail upright post loose , also top post. freezer under stairs, stood on rickety camp size table,Overall it was dingy.Would not recommend, best thing was parking facility.

Excellent apartment as a base to walk into whitby and visit the surrounding villages.

Our 2nd stay in this lovely apartment and will definetly return. Parking a big bonus too.

A lovely place to stay, just uphill from the centre of Whitby.

Rooms are a good size. There were a few niggles, however, that could be easily improved - for example providing two sets of keys would mean we didn't need to use the key safe (especially as this was difficult to use when the sun was shining on it). Cleaning products were minimal with nothing provided for wiping surfaces. It would simplify parking if the parking spaces were marked out, rather than putting this information inside the flat. The information provided by Sykes was inaccurate as it says towels can not be provided due to covid regulations - that has been incorrect for a long time. Also a fridge and freezer are provided (although the freezer is underneath the staircase - we only found it by accident when looking for cleaning materials!)

Parking tight but manageable- unless someone had a SUV or similar.

A note saying the freezer was under the stairs would be helpful. We found it by accident. Bed really uncomfortable - sorry folks but we didn’t sleep well at all. Sitting room, bathroom and kitchen nice and clean and everything worked.

Great location and comfy apartment.

There is insufficient WiFi connection for the property. Bathroom is outstanding but the bed could do with an upgrade. Welcome pack needs sorting to remove content promoting businesses that aren't trading.

Lovely home from home apartment.

Ideally placed, very well equipped & comfortable apartment

Lovely well equipped apartment not to far from harbour, need to be reasonbly fit though as there are a few steep inclines each way.

Some good coastal walks to work up a appetite.

an immaculate and cosy tasteful apartment.

I wish every property was of this standard.

Our stay at the apartment was very comfortable.

The property is in a great position to enjoy the delights of Whitby and surrounding areas. We enjoyed our holiday very much and would recommend the accommodation and will return in the future. May I suggest a change of bedding for fortnightly guest would be much appreciated.

Enjoyable few days in a first class apartment and thank you for the gift.

An exceptional apartment in a beautiful garden, and with parking so close to town.

Having a separate kitchen to the sitting room is an added bonus, especially as it has a view across the lovely gardens. Despite being on a busy road, the apartment is remarkably quiet. We have stayed in many places in Whitby as we have family in the area, and this is by far the best we have used - wish we had found you earlier! The only comment I would make is that the bed is very close to the radiator and may be limiting for some people, which might be something that could be included in the description. All in all, highly recommended.

The apartment was very stylish and decorated with art and ornaments to complement the North Yorkshire Moors and coast.

The mattress was a little tired, sagged in the middle. The garden had great potential but could do to be tidied up and seating added if guests wished to sit out in the warmer weather and admire all the birds the owner had attracted with nest boxes.

From parking the car up we loved this place.

Lovely garden. Close enough to town to walk there and back. So quiet! As I walked up the stairs it was light and airy. Everywhere is beautifully decorated. Furniture and fittings are quality. Very well equipped. Although we only had two nights we felt like we had had a long weekend so relaxed home from home. We will be back .

Very nice flat very clean and warm

Everything we needed for a short stay in Whitby.

Thank you

Property was very good.

Not a huge problem, but disappointed no towels were supplied, dont understand the reason for this when dish towels and bedding were supplied.

A lovely apartment.

Clean and comfortable. Close to West Cliff area. 10-15 minute walk into centre of Whitby (uphill coming back!) Parking space a bonus. I would definitely recommend this apartment.

Fantastic find,this apartment had everything,big bonus was the off road parking.

Will stay here again when we visit Whitby. Cannot compliment the owners enough,everything was well thought out and made to feel comfortable and relaxed. Whitby never fails to please love this place made all the better for Stakesby house.

Very nice and clean, felt at home.

Thanks.

Great position away from the town centre but within walking distance.

Buses run every 30 minutes if you can't manage the walk back. The apartment is tastefull furnished and decorated, very clean and well equipped although just a minor point: perhaps a couple of serving spoons and a slice to lift food off the baking tray would be useful. Otherwise we cannot fault it and would recommend it without any hesitation.

Excellent apartment.

Thank you very much. Just read the leaving instructions properly and realised we forgot to strip the beds. SORRY.

A lovely property that was well maintained and in a good location.

Beautifully presented and very clean.

Lovely apartment conveniently located only a 10 minute walk into Whitby centre.

The dedicated driveway was extremely handy. Clean and well equipped throughout. We would happily return.

This was perfect for our needs, well located, clean & cosy apartment, ideal for exploring Whitby, the coast and moors.

We found the bus service reliable especially for linear walks

Easy to find, parking was good, no issues accessing the property, property was clean, maps with directions into town were useful, reasonable walk, just be prepared for a few hills

This is a beautiful apartment,it had everything we needed, walking into Whitby was easy and only 10 minutes and the highlighted map in the information book was really useful.

We will definitely stay again, already recommended to a few friends

Stayed here 3 times says it all and will be back again I hope

We loved every minute of our stay in whitby, lots to do and see and it was great coming back to a lovely and relaxing apartment after a day out exploring.

Would highly recommend this apartment and would love to stay again.

Gorgeous holiday and made even more special by brilliant weather.

Apartment was extremely comfortable and tastefully decorated, really special. We loved being able to just cone back after a full day and just fully relax. Wine, milk and biscuits on arrival a lovely touch. Definately one to return to as we loved Whitby and Yorkshire Moors too, great holiday.

We had a fabulous time in Whitby made all the better by choosing to stay at Stakesby House Apartment 3.

The apartment has everything you need while on a break with the added bonus of the garden to sit on an evening and enjoy a glass or two of wine. The apartment was clean,well equipped and very comfortable( best nights sleep in a long while) the welcome gifts provided by the owners was a lovely touch , they are lovely people,thank you Jacqui and Col, we can't wait to come back.

Lovely accommodation had everything we needed.

Would definitely return parking was great, nice walk into Whitby.

Fantastic accommodation, had everything you needed for an enjoyable stay .

Would definitely stay again . THANKYOU

We had a wonderful week at Stakesby House.

The apartment was immaculate and very well equipped. The coastal walk and cinder trail are within easy walking distance as well as Lidl! Would highly recommend staying here if you are going to Whitby.

Fantastic apartment we have stayed here 5 times now

Lovely little apartment, well located, perfect for 2 people.

This is a lovely comfortable apartment.

Exactly as described, only one fault the neighbours below were noisy loud talking and banging until after 12 midnight other than that all good thank you Sykes holiday cottages.

Had an enjoyable weekend stay, very comfortable & welcoming apartment to stay in, fully equipped & lovely setting.

Would recommend

Yes.

Arrival could have been so much better. Confusion with another couple arriving at same time & wanted access to our flat. They had same key box code, eventually it was sorted when they’d spoken to their agent, but it was not a great start to the holiday for everyone. Please ask the owner /manager to kindly do three things: 1) label each flat door A, B, C 2) change key box code so that the three different flats have three different codes. 3) the front drive desperately needs the house name, SatNav is a bit erratic so we weren’t exactly sure we’d arrived until we saw the back garden for which we had seen photos on your website. We will re-book next year, thank you.

It was just what we wanted.

The location was perfect. Off road parking was ideal. The property was clean, we'll equipped. We would definitely recommend this place. The welcome gifts was an added bonus. Thank you

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage was beautifully decorated and clean. I would say the only negative feedback and it is only minor is the signage or lack of it at the front of the property. We drove past numerous times before having to get out of car and check house numbers. It doesn't also state that there is a up hill walk back to the house from the centre of Whitby which ever way you take, which for some people could be a problem. Great for walkers though. Perhaps having a hairdryer available in bedroom would be a nice touch and the welcome gift which is a lovely touch could have tea bags added to the milk and biscuits. Having said all that the location especially the rear gardens are lovely and the area which the property is located is also very nice and quiet. We would recommend this property to stay in and wouldn't hesitate in staying there again.