Columbus Retreat

4.0★

Good

16 Guests
8 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

7 Customer Review(s)

Hazel
September 2023

“Nice big house beds very comfortable and well equipt.”

If anything it was missing a couple more outdoor seats as the table seats 8 and only other seating was indoor. The garden area was in need of a tidy from weeds and the bush was overgrown. Flower bed seemed to be placed a bit random and broke up the yard space, but no biggie. We alerted caretaker to a couple of thing which were fixed quickly. We were disappointed that the hot tub was not up to temperature (38°) from the clean until saturday afternoon. The power cuts out at 8pm so it does ...

If anything it was missing a couple more outdoor seats as the table seats 8 and only other seating was indoor. The garden area was in need of a tidy from weeds and the bush was overgrown. Flower bed seemed to be placed a bit random and broke up the yard space, but no biggie. We alerted caretaker to a couple of thing which were fixed quickly. We were disappointed that the hot tub was not up to temperature (38°) from the clean until saturday afternoon. The power cuts out at 8pm so it does not reach required heat overnight. Big toaster in cupboard didnt work although a 2 slice was provided and then the boiler cut out one night. But as I say these were dealt with quickly.

- Hazel, September 2023
Michelle August 2023

“Great place to stay, just missing basic things I.”

E tea towels, oven gloves, bin liners,soap ,spare toilet paper and no welcome pack.

- Michelle, August 2023

Dear Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback about your recent stay at our property. We are pleased to hear that you found the property to be a great place to stay and enjoyed your overall experience, and we appreciate your kind words. As you were aware, we had pulled all stops to get the property ready for you in a very short window after the state the previous guests left the property, but despite all our efforts, you were missing some basic items, and we're genuinely sorry. We wish you'd have brought it up during any of the number of conversations during your stay, and we would have gladly resolved it on the same day. Thank you again for your feedback. We value your input and are committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience. Many thanks Management Property Owner
Mandy July 2023

“Excellent location - amazing Turkish restaurant at top of the street Property clean but tired”

- Mandy, July 2023
Brian June 2023

“This property was ideal for our purpose.”

We had a family get together of grandparents, sons and daughters, in-laws and grandchildren. Not all stayed all the time due to work commitments. The rooms were lovely, well prepared and all en-suite which made a big difference. The kitchen was well equiped and served us well. The hot tub, pool table and table tennis was well used by all. Another bonus was the off road parking for five cars especially as we coincided with several open air theatre concerts making the on road parking difficult. The highlight was the dining room. A lovely room beautifully laid out with seating for sixteen people. Our Sunday night dinner with all the family was very special as some had come from Scotland and London. Having somewhere like this to stay in made our trip to Scarborough so memorable even though we got soaked in a thunderstorm! The service support team were extremely helpful with a very minor issue, quickly dealt with and were readily available if you needed them.

- Brian, June 2023

Dear Brian, Having you and the family stay with us was an absolute pleasure. We're happy to hear that you found the kitchen well-stocked and made full use of the facilities. We look forward to welcoming you again. Many thanks, Management Property Owner
Margaret May 2023

“We enjoyed our stay, 11 adults and four children.”

A few niggles, the beds were too soft. There were no outside bins for rubbish, the hot water was dangerous as it came through at a scalding temperature needs to be adjusted the mixer taps were lethal.

- Margaret, May 2023
Jane April 2023

“Beautifully decorated and furnished house, spotlessly clean, in a very convenient position in Scarborough.”

We even managed to squeeze 5 cars on the forecourt which was a bonus. But it was let down by the inadequate kitchen provision. Ovens and hob were great, but there were no serving dishes, only one large sharp knife, and the cutlery and crockery were barely enough for our party of 12 let alone the potential compliment of 16. The coffee maker was a single cup espresso machine, so we ended up buying a cafetiere as it took so long to make coffees in the morning one at a time. There were also absolutely no house instructions that we could find - information on recycling, rubbish collection, how to leave things at the end of our stay and local amenities were all absent.

- Jane, April 2023

Thank you for choosing our hotel and sharing your feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated the beautifully decorated and furnished house, its cleanliness, and the convenient location in Scarborough. We also understand the importance of parking and are glad we could accommodate your five cars on the forecourt. We sincerely apologise for the inadequate kitchen provisions you experienced during your stay. Your comments regarding the lack of serving dishes, limited cutlery and crockery have been noted. We strive to provide a comfortable and well-equipped kitchen for our guests, and we regret that we fell short of your expectations. We have taken immediate steps and have replenished the stock in the kitchen. Furthermore, we apologise for the absence of house instructions. The cleaning team had taken it away to update it and forgot to return it. You will now find a more comprehensive handbook which provides valuable local guidance and enhance the overall guest experience. Once again, we appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We hope to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an exceptional stay that exceeds all your expectations. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can assist you with anything else. Property Owner
Karrie February 2023

“Overall this place looks amazing even with the bathrooms that need updating (except the one with the black mould in the shower and the down stairs with no lock on and all the cobwebs and loose seat.”

) the cleanliness was really bad as there was dust everywhere thick dust under all furniture as well and used tissues and chocolates. Under the bed a pack of tablets and a used plaster in another shower, we also saw a cig butt behind a bedside table. There had a been a banner left up from previous guests, all the bins were over full the fridge had meat blood in the bottom. The tv in snug/ games room and bedroom didn’t work no information about what damage they was already aware of and code to get WiFi. But the most disappointing part was the hot tub as it gets turned off at 8pm every night so the filter isn’t working and the scum and colour of the water was manky it had a pond life odour to it! Lots of rubbish and debris in the shed with the washing machine. We did ring the number from an email and Chris came out right away and seemed to know about a lot of the damage he understood the point we made about how unclean it was and even told us he knew where the chocolates was from and took them. He added chemicals to the hot tub and sed check it after 3 as we could try and use it then. He also got a cleaner to come and clean which she did do the wrong upstairs shower and moved the cobwebs from the downstairs one and then left within 10 minutes. The next day the hot tub was disgusting again and we tried to ring again and got a txt saying to txt him which I did and he came out and sed that maybe the children had weed in the hot tub which no I’m sorry the youngest was 9 and made each of them shower before getting in. The biggest plus to this place was the beds and bedding they are the comfiest we’ve even stayed in. Over all I honestly think we left it cleaner when leaving than when we arrived.

- Karrie, February 2023

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Summary

Over three floors
Eight bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with basin, TV and en-suite walk-in shower and WC, 2 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor triple with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Snug
External shed
Gas central heating
Electric double ovens, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
3 x TVs, WiFi, a selection of books and games, pool table
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Off-road parking for 5 cars with additional roadside parking available
Enclosed rear garden with patio and external shed containing a hot tub
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.4 miles
Note: No Hen/Stag Do's or similar
Quiet time between 9:30pm - 8am
Note: Hot-tub can only be used between 8am - 8pm.

The property

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1000.

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About the location

SCARBOROUGH

Pickering 17 miles; Whitby 20 miles; York 40 miles.

Popular since Victorian times, the vibrant seaside town of Scarborough retains many of its original fine buildings, parks and gardens, as well as its historic castle which overlooks the town. North Bay and South Bay provide two superb stretches of beautiful, golden sandy beaches, popular with families and small children. There are a number of child friendly activities and many excellent visitor attractions for grown-ups too, including the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre for live music. Scarborough is a great location for outdoor activities, with golf courses, lovely coastal walks along the Cleveland Way, stunning cycle routes such as the old railway to Whitby, beautiful sailing and championship quality surfing. Add to this all the usual seaside entertainment and bustling promenades located close to the beach and Scarborough is the destination with something for everyone. Ideally situated for touring the coastline and the moors, Scarborough is an ideal base for a fun-filled break.

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Scarborough, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1118965)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Nice big house beds very comfortable and well equipt.”

“Great place to stay, just missing basic things I.”

“Excellent location - amazing Turkish restaurant at top of the street Property clean but tired”

“This property was ideal for our purpose.”

“We enjoyed our stay, 11 adults and four children.”

“Beautifully decorated and furnished house, spotlessly clean, in a very convenient position in Scarborough.”

“Overall this place looks amazing even with the bathrooms that need updating (except the one with the black mould in the shower and the down stairs with no lock on and all the cobwebs and loose seat.”

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SCARBOROUGH