Salty Fox | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.4★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Josiah
December 2023

“This was a good sized house, with plenty of features that made it suitable for a large family.”

There was plenty of space and storage for us all. The kitchen was well equipped which made it easy for family meals. The house was very warm, and the bathrooms were great particularly the showers which were hot and powerful. The furniture was modern and comfortable. The location was excellent, being close to the town. The information folder needs updating, as the management company listed at the front was out of date. I called on the first evening to ask about a remote control for the TV ...

There was plenty of space and storage for us all. The kitchen was well equipped which made it easy for family meals. The house was very warm, and the bathrooms were great particularly the showers which were hot and powerful. The furniture was modern and comfortable. The location was excellent, being close to the town. The information folder needs updating, as the management company listed at the front was out of date. I called on the first evening to ask about a remote control for the TV in the lounge to be told that "we don't clean that property, ots npt.kne of ours". Luckily the remote control from the kitchen diner worked for both TVs, but if we had had a serious issue over the bank holiday weekend, we would have been stuck with noone to contact. This could have been an issue! Overall the house was great for our needs, and we really enjoyed our stay there.

- Josiah, December 2023
Jonathan November 2023

“Will definitely be booking this property again.”

Handy location, close to everything.

- Jonathan, November 2023
Duncan October 2023

“Clean property with loads of space and very comfortable, parking was difficult a few times but short walk into town”

- Duncan, October 2023
Samantha September 2023

“We all had a lovely stay it was very homely.”

Great location as it was near everything we wanted to visit. Would say that you need mirrors in all the bedrooms though. Looking forward to revisiting soon.

- Samantha, September 2023
Jim September 2023

“We have stayed in holiday homes all around the uk for 30 years so my feedback is partly based on my experience relative to other properties.”

I will try and be constructive. We found that Salty Fox had been cleaned on a surface level to a satisfactory standard but it needs a really good deep clean. The cupboards, the fridge, the crockery, cutlery etc all need cleaning properly. The kitchen has no extraction so there is a lingering smell of stale cooking. The office blinds that are there instead of curtains or proper blinds are unattractive and noisy, if you like to sleep with the window open, as the chains rattle. The little yard was dirty and needs brushing and hosing. The rear alleyway is disgusting but you can’t do much about that. A welcome pack of soft biscuits and some milk sachets isn’t really a welcome pack so why bother? It’s almost an insult. As a comparison to other houses over the years, this is expensive. The holiday companies have taken advantage of covid and hiked prices in the uk without bringing them back down afterwards. Sorry for the negative comments but, although we had a great time in Whitby, if I was to return I’d choose somewhere else to stay for the reasons above.

- Jim, September 2023
Simon July 2023

“Nice house.”

Easily sleeps 7. Good amenities. Kitchen not the cleanest when we arrived. Bread bin looked like a biology experiment with weeks old bread within. Kitchen could do with a large Pyrex bowl and a casserole dish for the oven but overall well stocked. Would recommend a trip here. Take ear plugs to silence the gulls!

- Simon, July 2023
Tracy June 2023

“Salty fox is a lovely house.”

It was clean and tidy. Will definitely book it again.

- Tracy, June 2023
Shay April 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay at the salty fox!”

Such a great location and house is just perfect for family’s and just loved that it was dog friendly. Would definitely stay again if was to return to Whitby. Parking can be an issue but we had 3 cars and all managed to find on street parking so really good overall.

- Shay, April 2023
Nat April 2023

“Beautiful house, tastefully decorated.”

We are not mad clean freaks at all but on behalf of how much I imagine owners are paying the cleaners and how much our stay cost, I am commenting - carpets needed a good clean, towel rails dusty, hairs on floor in bathroom, light fittings had cobwebs on, pans, plates etc dirty. Overall, just not sparkling which would imagine for such a home. Also, cafetière broken.

- Nat, April 2023
Kerry February 2023

“We loved the size of this house, it was perfect for our family.”

There was everything we needed (apart from a frying pan) and the location was perfect. The bathrooms were lovely and really clean and the complimentary toiletries were a nice touch. There were plenty of towels provided and lots of storage space too. There were things like windbreaks, parasols and crab buckets in the cupboard for the warmer weather and an array of board games which was great. The actual house is beautiful with some original features still in place. The only downside was the cleanliness, especially in the kitchen. The fridge hadn’t been wiped out and the inside (and doors) of the kitchen units were dirty. We had to wash pots before use as they were still dirty. The tiles were grubby and there was mess all over the skirting board near the dishwasher. The other thing (but not major) was that the folder said there was a welcome hamper of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits. Most of this was available but no milk and biscuits. It would have been great to be able to make a brew after our journey. A few people mentioned the parking but we didn’t find it a problem. We had two cars and both unloaded outside and found spots down the next street.

- Kerry, February 2023
G December 2022

“We had a wonderful stay and it lived up to expectations.”

It was decorated for Christmas so immediately felt at home. We all thought the beds were exceptionally comfy One little thing. we couldn't find the key for the back gate so had to walk all the way round with the rubbish, Probably hiding in plain sight!!!

- G, December 2022
Marie September 2022

“We stayed at the Salty Fox from 03/09/2022 to 10/09/2022.”

What a lovely property, it's well decorated, clean and tidy and has everything you need. The bed in the master bedroom is a king size (something you don't often get in holiday lets) and really comfortable. The location is perfect for a quick 5 minute stroll down into the town, although coming back takes a little longer as it's uphill ;-). There are some really lovely places to visit in the local area, Robin Hoods Bay, Scarborough, York to name but a few. It's great if you are taking your four legged friend with you, a lot of places are dog friendly. The only slight downside is the parking, not a huge issue for us a couple with a dog but I can imagine for a family with children it might be a bit of a pain especially for a lone parent with young children. The parking is in the street and is of course on a first come first serve basis, however, you can only park on one side of the street as it's quite narrow which inevitably means there will not be enough parking for everyone. Also, there are some inconsiderate people who take up more than one space. There is parking in nearby street so it does mean a short walk back to the property. We simply pulled up outside the property offloaded then went and found a parking space and did the same thing when reloading, I think the neighbors are use to it and didn't complain. Overall we had a great week and would definitely go back and would recommend the property, it's one of the nicest we have ever rented.

- Marie, September 2022
S August 2022

“A fantastic holiday home for our, three generation, family.”

It's proximity to the harbour, beaches and many pubs and restaurants is a massive advantage. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

- S, August 2022
Lynsey July 2022

“House was clean and tidy.”

It was close to the centre of Whitby and not far from the beach. Only small thing I would say is the bedding on the king size bed was for a double bed and not a king size so it kept coming off, but apart from that it was a great place to stay. It was facilitated really well. Would recommend to a friend! We had a great family holiday.

- Lynsey, July 2022
Michael August 2021

“Great house which make it a home from home.”

Very clean good layout. Ideal for other visiting places in the area. Lovely beach at Sandsend

- Michael, August 2021
Robert August 2021

“We have no complaints whatsoever, a lovely proerty, centrally located, with ...”

We have no complaints whatsoever, a lovely proerty, centrally located, with excellent clenlines and facilities, I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Whitby or indeed, the Yorkshire coast Thankyou Robert Knapp

- Robert, August 2021
Emma July 2021

“The lack of parking made the whole week quite stressful.”

It got to the point that when we got the car into a space on the street we just left it there so did not use the car to explore the area. It was a huge negative as we had planned to go around the wider area. The house was nice and comfy. Only issues with the house was the non-locking back yard gate, the smell of pee in the yard and the terrible office style blinds which did not block any light for sleeping. Fixed the pee smell with some detergent and hot water but could do nothing about the light and lack of security if the kitchen door was open for the dogs. It was spacious and Whitby is a great place to explore but the parking means we will not be back.

- Emma, July 2021
James July 2021

“Good points: - A nicely laid out property (but could do with a second bathroom (6 sharing 1 is not great - but we knew that going in).”

- condition/ cleanliness of place was good. Negatives- - sea views, non existant (only view is from top room, which even then was limited) - top room, due to seagulls your request is not to open top windows which turns the whole floor into a furnace with no way of cooling the rooms. The noise of the birds nesting is relentless and paired with the heat made sleeping very hard, we had to purchase a large fan on day 2 to make the rooms useable. - you MUST make warning of the large slope into town, i took my parents (mid 70s) which made going into town very hard. - the small courtyard was useful but smelt a lot, i personally disinfected it twice whilst there which helped a little. Overall house ok (excluding top rooms) but would not stay again.

- James, July 2021
Eleonore July 2021

“All good except kitchen which had not been well cleaned and was lacking some basics for the price of the rental e.”

G. there weren’t 5 matching glasses only mismatched glasses that looked as though they had come from a pub. There was a small selection of pans. Nothing big enough for a larger party. Floor was sandy and sticky when we arrived. Expected more for over a grand per week.

- Eleonore, July 2021
Tod May 2021

“Wonderful property and we had a wonderful time using it as our base to explore Whitby.”

- Tod, May 2021
Adrian October 2020

“The house was fantastic with a mix of contemporary and old styling close to the ...”

The house was fantastic with a mix of contemporary and old styling close to the centre of Whitby and with some great dog walks nearby parking can become an issue and that's the only minus

- Adrian, October 2020
Sophia October 2020

“The cottage was excellent with everything you need.”

It was very spacious, comfortable and clean. Salty Fox far exceeded our expectations and in very good location for everything. We will definitely be staying again.

- Sophia, October 2020
Pauline September 2020

“The house is a good size and easily has enough room for 7 people.”

The location is easy walking distance to Whitby centre. . Kitchen had everything we needed and the furniture and beds were very comfortable.

- Pauline, September 2020
Helen July 2020

“THIS COTTAGE WAS AMAZING, LOVELY LOCATION, EXCELLENT FACILITIES.”

COULDN'T THINK OF ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE IMPROVED OUR STAY. WILL DEFINITELY BOOK TO STAY HERE AGAIN.

- Helen, July 2020
Jo December 2019

“Excellent property amenities were great and property extremely clean throughout ...”

Excellent property amenities were great and property extremely clean throughout Sited Within walking distance to everything Definitely recommend

- Jo, December 2019
Richard October 2019

“We had a really good couple of days at the cottage in Whitby.”

Parking was at a premium, but we were very close to the centre of town. Loads of room in the cottage. Maybe a second shower/bath would have been nice.

- Richard, October 2019

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Summary

Over four floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite toilet and shower, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor single
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom
Lower ground-floor kitchen/diner with woodburning stove
Lower ground-floor utility
Sitting room with electric fire
Second sitting room/games room with DVD player, PS2 and board games
Gas central heating with electric fire and woodburning stove
Gas range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x Smart TVs with Freesat, DVD player, WiFi
Electricity and Gas inc. In rent Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Roadside parking on a first come, first served basis (no restrictions)
Small, enclosed rear yard with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.5 miles
Note: There is one step down to the cloakroom

The property

15 George Street is a charming Victorian property with sea views boasting lots of character and set in the heart of Whitby, where its historic harbour glistens with colourful boats and its abbey towers over red rooftops.

This is the ideal place for a family holiday with friends in a wonderful area of North Yorkshire.

Climb three steps to the entrance hallway and head straight through to the main sitting room, which has a large bay window streaming in lots of natural light.

The electric fire adds warmth to the room during those colder months, where you can gather in the evenings and tune into the Smart TV or enjoy a board game together.

Move through to the second sitting room for some peace and quiet, or head down to the lower ground floor for a delicious homemade meal around the dining table, as the woodburning stove crackles away in the background.

The kitchen area is also on the lower ground floor and boasts a range cooker as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility next door.

There is access to the back yard from here, where you can sit out with a drink and discuss events from your day.

Find the master bedroom and family bathroom up on the first level, where you can indulge a hot soak in the bathtub on return from one of your walks.

Resting on the second floor, the double bedroom showcases fabulous views over the rooftops towards Whitby Abbey and the moors through the high window, while the twin and single bedrooms are ideal for those travelling with children or grandparents.

Discover many attractions in the town centre, which is a pleasant stroll away and has beaches, the harbour and many shops, pubs and restaurants along its winding streets and of course the 199 steps to reach the abbey.

Day trips can be enjoyed at Robin Hood's Bay or the seaside resort of Scarborough, while the North York Moors offer plenty to do in the great outdoors; you'll be spoilt for walking and cycling trails, there is also a golf course around a 10 minute drive away.

Choose this delightful holiday let for that much-needed break to Yorkshire.

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About the location

WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an abundance of activity so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for every interest and time of year. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set, or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Hosting an abundance of leisure facilities, opportunities to explore the natural lands, and plenty of coastal delights, Whitby offers something for everyone. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay full of heritage wonders and scenic spots, and in reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was a good sized house, with plenty of features that made it suitable for a large family.”

“Will definitely be booking this property again.”

“Clean property with loads of space and very comfortable, parking was difficult a few times but short walk into town”

“We all had a lovely stay it was very homely.”

“We have stayed in holiday homes all around the uk for 30 years so my feedback is partly based on my experience relative to other properties.”

“Nice house.”

“Salty fox is a lovely house.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at the salty fox!”

“Beautiful house, tastefully decorated.”

“We loved the size of this house, it was perfect for our family.”

“We had a wonderful stay and it lived up to expectations.”

“We stayed at the Salty Fox from 03/09/2022 to 10/09/2022.”

“A fantastic holiday home for our, three generation, family.”

“House was clean and tidy.”

“Great house which make it a home from home.”

“We have no complaints whatsoever, a lovely proerty, centrally located, with ...”

“The lack of parking made the whole week quite stressful.”

“Good points: - A nicely laid out property (but could do with a second bathroom (6 sharing 1 is not great - but we knew that going in).”

“All good except kitchen which had not been well cleaned and was lacking some basics for the price of the rental e.”

“Wonderful property and we had a wonderful time using it as our base to explore Whitby.”

“The house was fantastic with a mix of contemporary and old styling close to the ...”

“The cottage was excellent with everything you need.”

“The house is a good size and easily has enough room for 7 people.”

“THIS COTTAGE WAS AMAZING, LOVELY LOCATION, EXCELLENT FACILITIES.”

“Excellent property amenities were great and property extremely clean throughout ...”

“We had a really good couple of days at the cottage in Whitby.”

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The property

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About the location

WHITBY