Griers Cabin
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- Pet Friendly
Description
Resting by the coast in the centre of Whitby, North Yorkshire is Griers Cabin a charming fishermans cottage Grade 2 listed right in the centre of town near the harbour..
An ideal retreat for a couple wanting to explore this part of Yorkshire, the apartment is within reach of many beaches dotted along The Cleveland Way as well as being close to the North York Moors National Park.
On arrival, you'll be happy to find on-street parking, where you can leave your vehicle before wandering through the stable door into this charming abode.
After a busy day of exploring the sights, kick back and relax in the reclining sofa with your favourite beverage in hand as you watch a show on the TV.
After relaxing for a while, continue to the kitchen, a space that is perfect for creating easy meals, courtesy of the combination microwave/oven and electric hob.
These meals can be tucked into at the dining table for two or brought out to the private decking during the sunnier months.
When night falls, freshen up in the shower room's walk-in shower before retreating to the snug double bedroom.
Another outdoor space the property has access to is a shared garden, which can be reached by a set of steps and offers a lovely space to sit out with your morning coffee ahead of a day filled with fun in the sun and sand.
Stroll along the River Esk to find a range of eateries and shops to suit your needs, along with access to a wealth of attractions and activities to experience, from the sights of Whitby Abbey and Whitby Sea Front to the tours around the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and climbs up the 199 Steps.
Spend more time on the coast in the fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay, where the delights of the local museum and The Old Coastguard Station await, as well as the welcoming eateries of The Cove Cafe & Chapel and Fish Box.
More fun can be had at the thriving town of Scarborough, where your day can be spent exploring SEA LIFE or Scarborough Castle, sunbathing on one of the charming beaches or picnicking in Peasholm Park, or trying your hand at putting at the Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club.
Head further inland to find the market towns of Guisborough and Pickering, both of which offer plenty to see and experience.
A blissful break awaits at Griers Cabin.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Garden / Patio
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Garden / Patio
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
The shower would keep running when switched off and when it was switched off would continuously drip all night Contacted owners to notify them
Thankyou for your feedback, the shower has just recently been fitted, unfortunately there seems to be a fault with it. We are in the process of rectifying it.
Griers Cabin is a wonderful and very comfortable little cottage situated just a stroll from the centre of Withby and the nearest beach.
Location and comfort make this cottage a stunning holiday for couples and singles travellers.
Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback, it's so nice to hear wonderful things about our lovely quiant Fisherman's Cottage.
Lovely little cottage Really clean Perfect location for exploring whitby
Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback, makes it all worthwhile.
Lovely place with great charm.
We had a wonderful stay, it's at the end of an old alley way so outside the room was like our little area, really nice to sit or stand out there first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Living room was a really pleasant place to relax, with a very comfortable reclining sofa. The place was clean, the bed comfortable, and the complimentary bottle of prosecco was a welcome touch. Small bathroom and can only get out one side of the bed, but not really a problem and clearly reflected in the price. A pleasure to stay somewhere with a bit of personality and history. Would definitely stay again.
Thankyou so much for your feedback, its so nice to hear from guests that appreciate our lovely cottage, we are so proud of our little bit of Whitby history, with our Fisherman's cottage, thankyou for your lovely feedback.
Avoid this property at all costs.
This has to be the worst place we have ever stayed. There was water leaking from behind the shower, which caused the electricity to trip. Several plug sockets appeared overloaded, and there were two fire extinguishers on the property that were out of date. To make matters worse, the handle on the bedroom window was broken, meaning there was no alternative escape route in the event of a fire. The whole place felt like a serious health and safety risk. Cleanliness was also a major issue. The cabin was extremely dusty and clearly had not been cleaned properly. The bed was unbelievably uncomfortable, with springs sticking into your back all night. Quite honestly, you would be more comfortable camping in a field. A special mention for the tea provided, which was strangely presented with random wine glasses rather than proper mugs. Overall, this was a horrendous property and not somewhere I would ever stay again or recommend to anyone.
Thankyou for your feedback, it took one day to fit a new shower. The problem was rectified as quick as we could, however you were not happy about this, you fail to mention we offered for you to stay in our other property, which you did. We are in the process of getting the very small window changed but with bookings, we have to wait until there are no guests in the property. There is a window in the kitchen, a window in the bathroom and one in the living room. As for the mattress, this is a personal preference, we can't please everyone. We take great pride in our lovely Grade 11 listed Fisherman's cottage, i can only apologise for the cleanliness, we will look into this. The teabags are in a basket with a bottle of wine, hence the wine glasses. We get some lovely comments about our cottage but unfortunately some people do not appreciate the history and the quirkiness of the property. Maybe you would be better staying in a new build.
Our 4th visit to Griers Cabin and we had a lovely time as usual.
We love this little quirky cottage and its location. Thanks for the prosecco, tea and milk. We’ve already booked for the same week next year
On first look, the property is as expected based on the photos - small, with everything you need for a base.
The location is fantastic - 5 minute walk into town along the harbour. On arrival, there is milk in the fridge and a box of tea and prosecco (no coffee - I was unsure of this from other reviews so thought it worth mentioning). However, the place requires some maintenance. We were there during a cold spell and the property itself was quite cold at times and there are no instructions to use the heater (only 1 in the property and it's in the bathroom). A small plug in would be useful for the living space. The bathroom mirror was up with command hooks and fell off the wall in the middle of the night. The shower was also only luke warm (not ideal when the place itself is also chilly). In the bedroom area, we made the mistake of pulling the bed out slightly after dropping something and were absolutely disgusting at the filth down there and under the the wooden drawers. Additionally, the mattress springs are coming through. I saw another review mention this - it is not just preference as the owner suggests. The mattress is in need of replacement. It seems the whole place is in need of a deep clean - in addition to to bed needing pulling out for cleaning, the kitchen area had cobwebs hanging under the cupboards. The cottage is in a prime location and with some maintenance would be absolutely fantastic! The quirky layout and cute little outside area, could make a lovely holiday or short break.
Thankyou for your feedback. I will start with the heating, there is a heater in the bathroom and an electric log burner in the room, as the property is small this is adequate heating. We have stayed down there and it is warm. As for the hot water, I presume you have'nt turned it up to the full capacity, unfortunately nothing we can do about that. We are in the process of replacing the mattress but there has only been one other mention of this, however we will replace it. I will say if you go looking for problems you will find them. The property is Grade 11 listed and over a 100 years old. As for pulling out the bed, i'm sure if you pull out any furniture there will be a little dust, filth I find hard to believe, however I can only apologise about this, it will be rectified. We take great pride in our lovely little Fisherman's cottage and we get some lovely reviews about it. Unfortunately some people dont appreciate the history and the age of the property, it isn't a new build.
Lovely holiday with my adult Son and my Staffie Moose.
Great location and found parking outside. Was raining and cold when arrived. As soon as entered Cottage, greater with warms. Heating was on and cottage warm and cosy. Lovely touches like full Christmas
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, much appreciated.
Parking was a nightmare.
Had to park the car, at a cost, in an overnight car park on the other side of the river and then move it early in the morning to one available space near the property which we saw when walking the dog. The property is in a great location and was adequate for our stay but hygiene was a bit of a let down. The toaster was still full of crumbs and we had to clean the frying pan, the cooker tray and saucepans before using. I suspect this was the previous occupants but should it have been picked up. Ample crockery and cutlery for the two of us and it was cosy. Love the split door, for letting light and fresh air in and it was tastefully furnished and adorned. A new mattress would help and the bed base has some issues as it creaked when you got in and when you turn over. We would stay there again if these issues were resolved. There should be a parking permit included somehow.
Thankyou for your feedback, we do offer a parking space on our drive, if you are having problems parking. I can only apologise about the cleaning issues, obviously been missed. I think mattresses are a personal preference. We hope you will come and stay again.
This was our 4th stay at Griers Cottage and we had a lovely stay again.
It is always clean and well presented. Only downside is the small bed space but you couldn’t fit a larger one in as the room is very small. It’s a great value cottage in a super location. Very quirky and cosy. Thanks for the wine, tea and milk. We will be back sometime next year x
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, we're so pleased you have had another great stay.
I’ll start with the positives…great location, nice welcome pack - wine, milk, teabags.
Now the not so positives…3 night stay only 1 toilet roll no spares. Cobwebs everywhere, crumbs from previous occupancy in sofa arm trays, old food on worktop in kitchen, clothes tag on bedroom windowsill, bedroom window doesn’t open - handle missing, room window doesn’t open either. Owners need to up their game on the cleanliness front. Photos taken.
Thankyou for your feedback, so sorry about the windows, we will rectify this immediately. I can only apologise about the cleanliness, we will certainly look into this. We recently had a new carpet fitted and had a deep clean, we can assure you we take great pride in our Grade 11 listed Fisherman's cottage.
The accommodation is ok for younger couples as if can’t get parked nearby you have to carry your belongings a long way and up steepish steps.
The bedroom is tiny and bed up against a wall so to get in to bed you have to clamber over person next to you and which is not ideal. No live TV but plenty of choice on all other stations. The accommodation is dark and has little storage space but be ok for overnight stay.
Thankyou for your feedback, the location is superb, right near the center, in the old part of Whitby but we do offer a parking space on our drive if you can't get parked. The property is a Grade 11 listed old fisherman's cottage, if you look at the photos you can clearly see the layout, we can't change this. Most of our guests appreciate the history & quirkiness of the property, unfortunately some people don't. There are 2 wall lights plus a ceiling light in the room, a light in the kitchen & bathroom, in the bedroom there is a ceiling light & a bedside lamp. We feel this is adequate lighting. Maybe a new build would more suited for your needs.
had a nice stay weather was better than what forcased said had a few fish suppers brought crab as well
We had a lovely stay at Griers.
The cottage is really well equipped. This is our 3rd visit and we will visit again
Thankyou for your lovely feedback.
A lovely, cosy place to snuggle up in after exploring the splendour of Whitby and the surrounding area.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback.
The cabin was brilliant.
Cozy and comfortable. Ideal for us exactly what we wanted. Easy access to the main part of Whitby brilliant. Only fault was parking but parked up at Road up to Abbey. Parked at the bottom of steps on yellow lines with hazards to unload and load. No problems. Thanks for a wonderful time in your lovely compact cabin .
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, we do offer our guests a parking space on our drive, we live in Whitby, just so you know for future reference.
A lovely little cottage but not without its drawbacks.
Firstly, we had no hot water in the kitchen or bathroom taps (also hot and cold taps are wrong way round, important for people with sight issues). Secondly, the shower was lukewarm warm at best. Thirdly the TV was a bit dated (lines appeared onscreen at times) and no facility to plug in own laptop or Firestick - and no WiFi, maybe a ‘ modern problem’ but unusual nowadays! Also feel that, due to restrictions on space, a smaller settee facing the TV would be preferable to current layout.
Thankyou for your feedback, there is hot water in the kitchen, you just have to switch it on, which is clearly signed. We were not aware of an issue with the TV, however we are just in the process of replacing it. we are also looking into getting WIFI. The layout of our lovely Grade 11 listed cottage requires the sofa to be in a certain place.
Had a lovely weekend at Griers Cabin.
It's in a great location with great access to the abbey and town centre. Nice touch from the owners with the welcome basket. I can see where the other reviewers are coming from with regards to the cleanliness. The cabin would benefit from a deep clean and a bit of modernisation. Saying this we would gladly go again.
Thankyou for your feedback, the property is a Grafe 11 listed fisherman's cottage, we deliberately keep it original to its heritage. I can only apologise for the cleanliness, we can assure you we take great pride in our lovely quiant cottage & it is top priority.
After telephoning the owner to find out how the dated tv set worked, he said he had tried to contact us to advise there was no hot water apart from the shower.
This meant boiling a kettle to wash hands after using the loo and to wash up. He never arranged any repair during our brief stay. The lavatory leaks and the cistern is faulty with haphazard results when flushing . Sometime the water stops . At other times there is a continual flow of water and the cistern noisily keeps trying to refill. The shower door handle was filthy and there was mould on the clothes airer in the shower room as well on the woodwork. The kitchen is not easy to prepare a meal in as the limited space is cluttered with ornaments and two microwaves. The bed is really only suitable for one person as if the loo is required during the night, one person has to climb over the other. The front door has a letter box without any back flap and so a draught comes through unless it is physically blocked.
Thankyou for your feedback, when you contacted us about the toilet we immediately tried to get a plumber, as you said you had a brief stay & the problem was rectified as quickly as we could do it. As for the mould we have it deep cleaned every year, unfortunately as the property is an old fisherman's cottage there maybe a few little issues now & again which I can only apologise for. If you look at the photos you can clearly see how the bedroom is arranged, there is nothing we can do about this, it's been like that for over a hundred years, it is a Grade 11 listed fisherman's cottage, as for the two microwaves, one is a table top oven. Thanyou for the feedback on the letterbox which has now been rectified.
The dirty carpet and sofa need replacing, a hard floor would be easier to keep clean.
Toilet cistern mechanism broken, we had to lift lid on cistern to operate flush. Nowhere in bathroom for toothbrushes etc except the floor!! A shelf would have been useful. Outside bin store was not nice to go into, rusty paint tins on floor. Cleaners need to pay attention to vacuuming as we found toenail clippings and a ring by bedside cabinet, not nice to tread on!! Patio was hardly big enough for the table and 2 chairs, one of which kept falling off in front of the door, not really somewhere we would choose to sit. Kitchen was well equipped and clean except for ship ornaments in window which had black mould on.
Thankyou for your feedback, the cottage is a Grade 2 listed fisherman's cottage in a desirable area. we take great pride in the property and interior. The cottage is cosy, a hard floor would not be appropriate, we maintain the interior every year. Nobody has mentioned a shelf in the bathroom, there is a windowsill which is adequate for toiletries. As for the bin store, it is to store rubbish, it has a bin in it, I don't know what you expected. We will pass on to our cleaners about the hoovering, they have never mentioned the toilet, this is something we will look at. The patio is sufficient for two people, again we have never had any complaints. As I mentioned before we take great pride in our lovely little cottage, some people appreciate the history and the area, unfortunately we can't please everyone.
This is a great little cottage, very clean and very well equipped, conveniently situated for all the amenities of Whitby.
Thankyou for your lovely feedback, very much appreciated.
The cottage needs a deep clean carpets / rugs dirty sofa all marks on it can't open bedroom window no handle on been taken off nice clean bathroom no view of anything except the bin hole nice touch with small hamper.
needs a good paint job on the outside sorry not for us climb over each other to get out of bed.
Thankyou for your feedback, I can assure you we do not have dirty carpets and the sofa is soft leather, it isn't marked it's how the leather appears. As for painting outside, we have to get permission form the property next door, however when you were there it was in the process of been sold. The layout is clear to see on the photos, we cannot change this, generally our quests love the quirkiness of the property.
Really enjoyed lovely cosy cottage everything you needed and nice location
Absolutely great stay at Griers Cabin.
Property was excellent, great location for exploring Whitby. Very clean, and tidy, with everything needed for a easy, comfortable stay. I would recommend this company, and property to anyone 100 %
Is what it is a little cabin with everything you need, we loved it x
It's a lovely place for a couple of days ,in need of a makeover but comfy
Lovely little cottage,conveniently located,would highly recommend!
Very cute place.
Nice positioned and very convenient for walking to the shops and attractions. Highly recommended
A lovely cosy little apartment, lovely location.
We had a lovely time at Griers Cabin, clean and comfortable , and near to the town centre.
Thank you for the wine milk and tea bags ,much appreciated. Had some lovely walks with our dog Millie (Border Terrier).The price was very reasonable too. The only thing to consider if booking Griers Cabin is the steps leading upto it , there's quite afew ( 15 approximately) which is no good for folk with disabilities or the elderly,apart from that I would recommend Griers Cabin.
Towels only one but property is for 2 people, bed had only one pillow per person 2 would have been nice.
The lack of hot water was a problem instructions not very clear, up to date leaflets would be good tide times for 2020 not good. The decking out side needs fixing. But all in all we enjoyed the experience and will be back the property for its price just need a few little tweaks to be come an excellent property
We had a fab stay our only downside was that the bed was quite uncomfortable
Thankyou for your feedback, we have just replaced the mattress with a very good standard one, unfortunately it is down to personal preference.
A lovely little cottage in a great location.
Living room generally clean but lots of mould and dust in bathroom and on windows. Mildew on net curtain in bathroom. Grease on some surfaces in kitchen. No cleaning products, bin liners or toilet roll provided and only one towel.
The cottage is very quaint and for 2 persons it is fine.
The listing is accurate and we were very happy with our stay. I had little contact with the owners but from the minimal contact we had, find them to be helpful and decent.
Griers Cabin is a little gem which is within easy walking distance of Whitby town centre.
It is small but has everything you need for a lovely stay and is also dog friendly. There are a few steps to climb to get to the accommodation so you will need to be reasonably fit. We managed to find free parking close to either the top or bottom of the steps. The walk up the steps and onto Whitby Abbey gives wonderful panoramic views of Whitby and beyond.
A lesson in how to furnish a property as cheaply as possible, with no regard to the comfort of your guests.
Quite obviously everything comes from a house clearance shop. Cuttlery would bend under any pressure it is that cheap & the mattress is obviously the cheapest available. A pity as the location is great for exploring whitby, A few weeks rental profit could transform this to shabby chic instead of shabby cheap.
Thankyou for your feedback. We have a Guest Book and nearly all the comments are positive & mention what a quiant, comfortable, charming little cottage it is, in a pretty location, everything anyone would want. The mattress is memory foam & it has never been mentioned, however this is something we will look at. As for the cutlery we change it on a regular basis for hygiene reasons so that's no problem. I can reassure you we always consider the comfort of our guests and its our main priority. I would just like to add, the property is a Grade 11 listed fisherman's cottage and we take great pride in presenting it in the manner it deserves. Unfortunately, we cannot please everyone.
The property is as advertised.
We have been before and it is adequate for our needs. However it is very dark inside and the facilities are somewhat limited. This brings me onto the reason for my ratings. THE PROPERTY IS GROSSLY OVERPRICED. WE HAD 4 NIGHTS LAST YEAR FOR A REASONABLE PRICE. WE HAVE BEEN CHARGED OVER £200 MORE FOR 3 NIGHTS THIS YEAR. WE WILL NOT BE COMING BACK. The owners need to realise that using Sykes Cottages is going to result in very unsatisfied customers. There are lots more agents that charge very reasonable rates.
Thankyou for your feedback, not any of our Guests have mentioned the property is dark. The fisherman's cottage is Grade 11 listed, in a very desirable area, this is reflected in the price, maybe you would be more suited in a new build.
A very comfortable little cottage just big enough for two people and close enough to Whitby to walk into the town in about 15min.
Parking is a nightmare but once the car is parked there no need to move it again.
Did not stay in the cabin.
Took one look at bedding. Noticed that this was pointed out by others but obviously owners did not take notice.
We have had positive feedback about the bedding, it is winter teddy bedding, very cosy and warm. If you had contacted us we would have gladly changed it to lighter bedding. We do change the bedding in summer.
Nice little place could do with WiFi really small bathroom Parking a nightmare even at this time of year.
But overall we really enjoyed our stay thank you to the owners nice little place
Thank you for your response. Glad you enjoyed your stay! You're welcome back anytime. The cottage was originally designed as a fisherman dwelling and we try to keep the original quirkiness of the place. Regards, Jason
Very quaint little cottage, ideal for our stay central to the area very comfortable
Thank you for your response. Were glad you enjoyed your stay, come back soon! Regards, Jason.
Nice cottage well equipped with everything you need only a 5 minute walk in to town
Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! - Jason
Small, but everything is there, close to the center and the sights!
Ideal accommodation for a few days, gladly again...
Thank you for your feedback, come again soon! - Jason
Lovely little place, excellent location, Everything you could possibly need is proved.
The bedroom window handle missing could not be opened. The shaggy quilt cover is not suitable for a rental property as cannot be cleaned properly (hairs etc) we went out straight away and purchased a new bed set. This had already been mentioned, in the guest review book in the cottage. Chocolates & wine a nice touch. Just needs a little more attention to detail. Car parking is a problem in Whitby but we were lucky enough to find an on street parking place, close by. We will recommend as we had a great time In Whitby and loved the quirkyness of the place.
Thank you for leaving feedback and we glad you enjoyed your stay. We decided on the "shaggy" style bed linen for warmth and comfort but have taken your comments onboard. You're welcome back anytime!- Jason
The owners were very helpful when we locked ourselves out!
The cottage is cute & quirky. It is well equipped with everything you need. The parking is almost impossible particularly on Church Street. Once parked do not move your car!
Thank you for your feedback! Parking is an issue as Whitby (for residents as well!) is so busy all year round now. I hope it didnt detract from your stay. Come back soon! - Jason
Property owners very helpful in case of locking ourselves out,very prompt and positive.
Got 2 parking tickets due to lack of parking near Property and lack of parking sign imformation(down to council).Whitby is beautiful and we will return.
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! - Jason
Small property with good amenities close to center of Whitby Bed and living room covered in hair we spent the first day cleaning
Thankyou for your feedback, we sincerely apologise, we have been having problems with our cleaner, which now has been resolved. We hope this has not put you off returning. Kind regards Jason & Ruth
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note : While there is on street parking on a first come first serve basis, further parking is available on owners personal drive, please contact us to arrange this - this is a 15/20 minute walk from Griers Barn.
Please note: Property is located on Salt Pan Well Steps and is not suitable for those with mobility issues.
Please note there is a minimum of 2 nights stay
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 12:00
Property ref
1104066
Parking
Road Side
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted