Seacliff Cottage | Sandsend | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast

Customer rating

4.2★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

45 Customer Review(s)

Paul
August 2026

“Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday cottage with us.”

It was comfortable, welcoming and had a lovely feeling to it. The sea views from the window made us smile every morning, we even saw dolphins in the sea from the house and walked to the beach to enjoy watching them leap and swim towards Whitby. Something magical we will always remember. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much.

It was comfortable, welcoming and had a lovely feeling to it. The sea views from the window made us smile every morning, we even saw dolphins in the sea from the house and walked to the beach to enjoy watching them leap and swim towards Whitby. Something magical we will always remember. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much.

- Paul, August 2026
Rebecca July 2026

“This is my 5th time at the cottage and we are there again in October.”

The cottage is well stocked, welcoming and in the most perfect location. To sit in the locely rear garden and enjoy a sun drenched cup of tea on a morning whilst listening to the sound of the sea is so relaxing. My daughter loves the snug as her room and takes full advantage of the WiFi! As a family Seacliff cottage suits us very much with 3 generations catered for perfectly. A great sun room for dining in together and enough space to find some alone time. Another perfect break. Thank you !

- Rebecca, July 2026
Valerie June 2026

“Lovely property, ideal location, beautiful near the beach, great seafood at the Seafood Cottage, facilities all you need.”

- Valerie, June 2026
Susan January 2026

“We had a fabulous stay in this cottage in January .”

There were 2 couples & 2 dogs . There was plenty of room , the lounge seats were very comfortable & we loved the log burning fire . The kitchen was very well equipped, beds were comfy & lovely shower . The garden was enclosed which was brilliant for the dogs . We have already booked again to return to this property, but must remember to take my hair dryer as couldn’t find one there .

- Susan, January 2026
Rebecca October 2025

“This is a wonderful property in a fantastic location.”

From sea views to incredible starry nights it has been one fab experience after another. The property has everything you need for a self catering holiday and is spotlessly clean and comfy. With the beach, fish and chip restaurant, a bar and a cafe no more than a couple of minutes stroll from Seacliff cottage this all adds to a really memorable stay. We made use of the regular bus service to Whitby and other coastal locations which was fantastic. At the end of the day we returned to Seacliff which was always a pleasure. We will never tire of the views of the sea from the property and have already booked another stay next year!

- Rebecca, October 2025
Alan October 2025

“Just like coming home.”

Prime position and well equipped .Could lose a bit of front garden to create adequate parking. Thankyou Sykes and Mike.

- Alan, October 2025
Lynda September 2025

“The accommodation is very spacious but in need of some TLC the drive was advertised as a 2 car drive but not for the size of today’s cars length wise yes but not width.”

The bathroom is in need of some attention black mould round bath. The beds had clean bed linen & were comfortable. The house needed a deep clean but the views were great as the location which is what commands the price.

- Lynda, September 2025
Elizabeth June 2025

“A very comfortable clean house in a great location close to the beach and ideal for exploring the local rea.”

Having the conservatory area and garden with summerhouse was a bonus. The property is a little tired in places and could do with a bit of updating.

- Elizabeth, June 2025
Cath June 2025

“We had a lovely week at Seacliff cottage.”

The house is very well equipped and clean and is very close to the beach. My only negative comment would be that the driveway is quite narrow and large cars would struggle to park. We would definitely stay here again.

- Cath, June 2025
Valerie June 2025

“Lovely accommodation, comfortable and everything that we want.”

Lovely and clean.

- Valerie, June 2025
Brenda May 2025

“We had a lovely holiday and found the house in a great position.”

But parking was a problem. Difficult getting on drive if road was full of parked cars. The garden was fabulous for the guide dog that was with us. If the house was updated a little, it would be a perfect holiday home. It was a little outdated albeit clean.

- Brenda, May 2025
Debbie April 2025

“We will be back.”

- Debbie, April 2025
Jacky April 2025

“We had a great week in Sandsend, loved the property, the location & the home itself, except the beds were really uncomfortable with thin mattresses which meant sleep was not good.”

Also the gardener arrived to cut the lawn but left all the grass so whenever we or our dog went into the garden we brought lots of grass back into the house. Having said all of that the house had everything we needed & more & was spotlessly clean. Thank you.

- Jacky, April 2025
Rosemary September 2024

“This is a nice house in a very nice area with good sea views, we did find it to be a bit dated in some areas ,could do with the lounge updating .”

The car park no good for larger cars.would stay again if lounge updated

- Rosemary, September 2024
Linda August 2024

“2nd visit to this property.”

We would definitely go back.Had a lovely holiday with my family and our little dogs.We love Sandsend and also had good weather. .

- Linda, August 2024
Julie August 2024

“Very uncomfortable settee.”

.t.v. rather difficult to us.. very cluttered way to many chair's.. house slept 5 but room's way too small for everyone to sit together so glad there was only two of us.. furniture old and dated..bath screen makes it difficult to get in and out of shower... very disappointed for the amount of money... cobwebs in most rooms.. carpet in hall staircase dirty and well worn..size of TV very small and from settee bit difficult to see full screen..

- Julie, August 2024
Darren July 2024

“This property is in a great location and has a lovely enclosed back garden, which is ideal for the dogs.”

Only a short walk to the beach too. We loved our stay, despite the rotten weather in July and the next door adjoining property having noisy renovations. The downside of the latter was the work man's van blocking the sea view for most of the day. The property was well equipped and reasonably comfortable. An ideal location for exploring the local beaches and countryside. We would book again. Thank you

- Darren, July 2024
Ann June 2024

“We all throughly enjoyed our stay despite the bad weather.”

Very easy to reach the beach from the house in minutes. The ‘boot room’ accessible from the front drive made cleaning up sandy dogs before entering the house so easy. Lovely enclosed garden with new furniture.

- Ann, June 2024
Liz May 2024

“What a lovely holiday home.”

Try as I might I couldn't find a hairdryer...the only thing missing from a very well equipped home. The gardener came and cut the fairly long lawn while we were out. Left the cuttings in place. As a dog friendly rental this made considerable mess every time our small dog went out. It would be awful lot worse if young children had been staying. I realise the grass was wet ...but could have been raked up.! The conservatory doors were very difficult to secure...warped and damaged which left the house insecure.

- Liz, May 2024
Debbie April 2024

“We have stayed here before.”

It is warm, comfortable & has everything we need. 2 adults & a dog. I have mentioned it before that a handle on the wall of the bath for when using the shower would be of great benefit, especially for my husband who has bad knees. Other than that we love it & will be back I am sure.

- Debbie, April 2024
Christopher November 2023

“UNCOMFORTABLE STAY.”

In future i will take better note of other people's comments. Having read several previous comments about the chairs in the front room, we assumed the owner would have changed the furniture but sadly that hadn't happened. It was impossible to relax in rock hard, threadbare chairs and the armchair covers were very dirty and hadn't seen a washing machine in a long time. You can feel all the wood and metal in the arms of the chairs as the padding has gone. The double bed mattress sags both sides so i lacked sleep most nights and got back ache in the chairs and the bed. When we arrived, we went into the garden with our dogs and one of them walked over a small pile of glass from a vase that had been left in the garden and had gotten broken. The cups were stained and every plate, pot and pan had food stuck to it so i spent the evening washing crockery. The boot room door that leads to the back garden is flimsy and one hard pull and someone will be able to break in. Crumbs and plastic left behind a sofa. All in all, for the money, i'm honestly shocked and we will never stay again. When you've had a full day of activities, you want to chill out and watch tv, but that was totally impossible due to the bad furniture. Its worn, aged. All those comments about it being dated is so true. It looks like your nans house. Also No logs were left for the fire. Normally you are left a courtesy basket of logs but not in this house.

- Christopher, November 2023
Debbie October 2023

“We had a lovely stay despite Storm Babet.”

I think a grab rail over the bath for getting in & out of the shower would be very useful & would feel safer, getting in & out. To be honest I would have made more in the advertising of the space downstairs, i.e. the conservatory / garden room. It was a lovely surprise to find all of the light & airy space. Would love to stay again.

- Debbie, October 2023
Alan September 2023

“Another great stay in a great location and a house that feels like home.”

Beautifully equipped and comfortable. Thankyou.

- Alan, September 2023
Michael September 2023

“We loved it!”

Sitting in the window looking at the sea view, or on the bench in the front garden, pure bliss. Everything we needed was there. Will book again. Sandsend itself is lovely. Easy access to Whitby and walks from the doorstep if you don't want you to drive. Perfect.

- Michael, September 2023
Mike July 2023

“The house was lovely, well equipped with nice touches such as picnic hamper.”

Unfortunately the cups were not very clean (we had to put them all in the dishwasher to remove tanin stains) the beds need replacing as they dipped in the middle. There was no hairdryer and there was litter visible behind one of the bedside tables (2 railway tickets and a bottle of water). The seats in the living room were not very comfortable either. We did enjoy our stay but feel that for the price per week the accommodation/ furniture should be of a higher quality.

- Mike, July 2023
M June 2023

“Absolutely perfect.”

beautiful views and perfect for the beach 100yds away lovely beachside cafe serving outstanding food..only 10mins from Whitby by car..there is a bus service just across the road and a pub 200yds away serving well proportioned meals I would recommend booking in advance..this is our third stay at this property and it doesn't fail in any way..perfect.

- M, June 2023
Steve May 2023

“We had a great time @ Seacliffe Cottage and will probably return.”

Our only comments for the owner are that, in the absence of a walk in shower, a grab handle - or handles - over the bath would improve safe access into and of the bath. We now look forward to the reimbursement of our 'damages' deposit. With Regards Steve & Sue Burke

- Steve, May 2023
Alan October 2022

“Great location.”

House fully and thoughtfully equipped. Slight negative - external door locks worn and very difficult to operate. Roof leak in boot room. However, loved it! We look forward to staying again. Thankyou.

- Alan, October 2022
Bernadette August 2022

“We enjoyed being in Sandsend again with lovely weather.”

The house was very near to the beach which was the main reason for our booking and we had also stayed at this house in June this year. I did post feedback from that visit which mainly concerned the locks on the doors and windows which all need looking at or replacing. On several occasions we could not close the front door which resulted in us leaving it open when we went out. The other major concern for me was the car parking area which was the drive. This was another reason I had booked here as I know that Sandsend and this road gets very busy in summer and there is no where to park. I did not actually park on the drive as it is very narrow to enter due to the small wall for the bin storage which makes the entry point very small. Because there are no lines on the road cars park right up to the drive way entrance and also on the other side of the road which makes it very difficult to swing round into the drive. This was very disappointing. These were our too major concerns with this property. The property is looking a little tired and could do with a little attention but it is in a lovely spot and has all the basics you would require. We always enjoy Sandsend.

- Bernadette, August 2022
Rebecca August 2022

“A lovely property in a perfect spot.”

It was so nice to just sit in the garden and enjoy the sound of waves so close by. With sea views from various rooms in the house, what is not to love? Thank you for a lovely break

- Rebecca, August 2022
Cerian July 2022

“Lovely cottage really enjoyed are stay will come back again.”

Beach cross the road

- Cerian, July 2022
Valerie June 2022

“Stayed here loads of times so look forward to coming back.”

Got everything I need, ideal location, lovely and clean, so near to the sea, lovely garden at the back. Love the style of the house, very homely and familiar. However the only thing that may put me off booking next year is the price, the price went up a lot after COVID and has stayed up, I fear that I may not be able to afford it next year which makes me really sad.

- Valerie, June 2022
Bernadette June 2022

“We enjoyed our stay as we had chosen the location to be close to the sea.”

As we do a lot of sea sports so have wetsuits and boards we were really pleased the cottage had a hose at the front for showering sand off and that there was access through the side door to the back so we did not go through the main living space in wet and sandy gear. We could also hang the towels on the line to dry. The main concerns were that the parking space was very narrow to enter the drive as the bin store took some of the entry space away. As there are no lines on the road to either side of the drive and opposite, it means that people park either side of the drive entry and opposite so there is not sufficient space to swing in. This could be resolved by either moving bin store and a little bit of wall away or white lines on the road. The other issue is the door and window locks are old and are very hard to use especially the back door which we had to leave open as we could not get it locked. It would be great if the parking could be sorted out. We enjoyed our stay.

- Bernadette, June 2022
David August 2021

“The interior is very dated”

- David, August 2021
Patricia June 2021

“We booked Seacliff cottage hoping that the reviews were overly harsh.”

The location is excellent near to the beach and facilities of Sandsend. The house itself is terribly dated and in desperate need of upgrading. It really needs new furniture and the beds are like sleeping on cardboard, even the towels are practically threadbare. You get what you pay for does not hold true in this instance as we paid a lot of money to stay there. Sorry to moan but i wouldn’t stay there again.

- Patricia, June 2021
Carol May 2021

“Had trouble with lack heating and hot water.”

No details of how to operate tv and dvd, never worked out how to use dvd. A laminated list would work as it could easily be wipe down. Furniture very dated especially in the bedrooms. No double glazing window locks iffy. I wish I had been more thorough reading passed comments before I booked With a little TLC it would be lovely, the garden and position in Sandsend are good. Disappointed especially for the price I paid.

- Carol, May 2021
Cheryl September 2020

“Having seen the previous negative feedback regarding poor cleanliness of the cottage and how cold it was, just a few days before travelling, I was very anxious about going to stay there, especially in the current climate.”

I tried to call the office for reassurance but just got passed from operator to operator and gave up in the end. However, on arrival we found it to be clean, and warm and cozy. We were able to control the temperature using the control on the wall. We had a lovely week there. Parking for two vehicles is tight, and yes, it does require a bit of tlc but there are plenty of nice things about it.

- Cheryl, September 2020
Brian September 2020

“Sheets were dirty and kitchen floor was not clean.”

Freezer door is rusting. Some evenings were cold, not able to access heating as no control. Very disappointed with our stay in this cottage.

- Brian, September 2020
Susan August 2020

“Location of cottage 9/10 and the enclosed garden perfect for our dogs.”

Cottage was well equipped, however in desperate need of renovation and a good clean! I would expect double glazing for the money but instead got very draughty windows and front door. Cobwebs and dust, so i had to clean on arrival. Bathroom screen very mouldy. Paint applied to rotting window frames and where tiles had been removed in downstairs loo, walls painted over instead of being skimmed first. Didn't feel this cottage met Sykes usual standards and very disappointed despite the sea view!

- Susan, August 2020
Adam August 2020

“Terrible stay in the dirtiest cottage I have been in.”

Customer contact was good whilst we were there but did not sort the issues. Been home two days now and still awaiting a call. The house had a great location and was a wonderful layout with beautiful garden. Unfortunately the whole place was dirty. Stained sheets, cobwebs all over, mould in the fridge, dirty light switches, tables and blinds! Has it not been for the rest of our family staying in two other cottages we would have left in the first day! Disgusting! The toilet seat needs fixing, the step out to the garden is a health hazard as it is rotting, the front door needs a draft excluder as wind howls through it and the bathroom needs re sealing as there is a lot of mould on the sealant! All in all I would never stay here again and am shocked that you list this place in your site as a 4 tick cottage!!

- Adam, August 2020
Donna March 2020

“We have stayed in sandsend several times before and our stay in this property has been our most enjoyable by far!”

The location is perfect for toddlers and aging dogs a stone's throw from the beach The enclosed sizeable garden was a real bonus and the views from almost all windows stunning! We took our own travel cot but didn't need to as there was one there plus what looked like a brand new high chair ! We found all the home comforts we needed and will definitely be booking again !

- Donna, March 2020
Tara November 2019

“We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Seacliff.”

The location of the cottage was absolutely perfect for us. The beach is just down the hill and across the road. Sandsend is a beautiful little coastal village with cafes, a pub and a bistro, all of which I would recommend. The property was clean and spacious, we especially appreciated the enclosed garden, the utility room and it was well equipped with technology and benefitted from a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. I would say the only negative comments we have about this property is the comfort of the furniture, the living room is a cosy room with plenty of chairs/sofa to chose from but unfortunately none of which are comfy to sit on, it would benefit from fewer chairs and 2 comfy sofas. The bedrooms were also spacious but both the double and the twin room that we used had very hard mattresses and this meant both my husband and I had 4 nights of terrible sleep. I would not hesitate to rebook this property if the furniture was updated slightly.

- Tara, November 2019
Cozens Party Dec 2018

“Welcome pack was fantastic thank you!”

Nice to have a truly dog proof garden so able to relax when they are out there. Fantastic being so close to the beach, the dogs loved it and it wore them out. Lovely to have views of the sea from the front windows and whilst lying in bed.

- Cozens Party, Dec 2018
The Jackson Party Jun 2018

“The garden is great as we have dogs and the furniture is lovely - the welcome package is great and the dog treat is a bonus!”

Staff at Yorkshire Coastal Cottages were very pleasant and helpful - very good telephone manner too - 10/10

- The Jackson Party, Jun 2018
The Fell Party May 2018

“Another fab holiday at Seacliff - we'll be booking again for next year.”

Love the improvements to the garden.

- The Fell Party, May 2018

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Summary

Over 2 floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x twin
Shower room with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with sea views
Sun room, second sitting/reading room
Large garden to the rear
Parking for two cars on the drive
Ground floor sitting room, open fire, TV and DV Kitchen with electric hob, oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher. Sun room with dining table. Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer, and boot room with fridge/ freezer. Ground floor cloakroom with WC. First floor bedrooms: 1x double bedroom. 1x twin bedroom with sea views. 1x single bedroom. House bathroom with Shower over the bath. Front garden, enclosed back lawned garden and patio with seating, BBQ and summer house.

The property

Ground Floor On the ground floor is a sitting room with open fire (wood & coal), TV & DVD player, bay window with sea views, Galley kitchen with fridge, electric hob with oven, microwave and dishwasher, charming and cosy snug with seating, radio/CD player – console table for preparing cocktails plus a wine cooler!

There is also a super sun room, overlooking the rear garden, with dining table and chairs.

Downstairs is a cloakroom with WC and wash basin, utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a boot room with fridge/ freezer and small table with chairs. First Floor Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a charming double bedroom, a twin bedroom with sea views and a single bedroom.

There is also a house bathroom with shower over the bath WC and hand wash basin. Outside Outside there is a front garden with bench – it is a sun trap and a lovely enclosed back garden with lawned area, patio, BBQ and a delightful timber summerhouse – imagine having afternoon tea in the sunshine!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SANDSEND

Whitby 2.5 miles.

Lying on Yorkshire's spectacular Heritage Coastline, Sandsend is the ideal place for a family holiday with its award winning, wide sweeping beaches, rock pools and dramatic cliffs. Indeed this part of the coastline is known locally as the Dinosaur Coast because of the many fossils found here. Children will enjoy damming the little beck where it crosses the beach to form a freshwater lagoon - great (and safe) for paddling and boating! For the more energetic the village sits on the lovely long distance Cleveland Way Trail, which offers great off-road cycling along the disused coastal railway as well as breathtaking clifftop walks. The National Trust now own the nearby headland, Sandsend Ness, where there is a delightful nature trail in the old quarry pits. A special place offering something for everyone!

Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi included.

Pets: Pets are welcome.

Parking: Private parking for two cars.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday cottage with us.”

“This is my 5th time at the cottage and we are there again in October.”

“Lovely property, ideal location, beautiful near the beach, great seafood at the Seafood Cottage, facilities all you need.”

“We had a fabulous stay in this cottage in January .”

“This is a wonderful property in a fantastic location.”

“Just like coming home.”

“The accommodation is very spacious but in need of some TLC the drive was advertised as a 2 car drive but not for the size of today’s cars length wise yes but not width.”

“A very comfortable clean house in a great location close to the beach and ideal for exploring the local rea.”

“We had a lovely week at Seacliff cottage.”

“Lovely accommodation, comfortable and everything that we want.”

“We had a lovely holiday and found the house in a great position.”

“We will be back.”

“We had a great week in Sandsend, loved the property, the location & the home itself, except the beds were really uncomfortable with thin mattresses which meant sleep was not good.”

“This is a nice house in a very nice area with good sea views, we did find it to be a bit dated in some areas ,could do with the lounge updating .”

“2nd visit to this property.”

“Very uncomfortable settee.”

“This property is in a great location and has a lovely enclosed back garden, which is ideal for the dogs.”

“We all throughly enjoyed our stay despite the bad weather.”

“What a lovely holiday home.”

“We have stayed here before.”

“UNCOMFORTABLE STAY.”

“We had a lovely stay despite Storm Babet.”

“Another great stay in a great location and a house that feels like home.”

“We loved it!”

“The house was lovely, well equipped with nice touches such as picnic hamper.”

“Absolutely perfect.”

“We had a great time @ Seacliffe Cottage and will probably return.”

“Great location.”

“We enjoyed being in Sandsend again with lovely weather.”

“A lovely property in a perfect spot.”

“Lovely cottage really enjoyed are stay will come back again.”

“Stayed here loads of times so look forward to coming back.”

“We enjoyed our stay as we had chosen the location to be close to the sea.”

“The interior is very dated”

“We booked Seacliff cottage hoping that the reviews were overly harsh.”

“Had trouble with lack heating and hot water.”

“Having seen the previous negative feedback regarding poor cleanliness of the cottage and how cold it was, just a few days before travelling, I was very anxious about going to stay there, especially in the current climate.”

“Sheets were dirty and kitchen floor was not clean.”

“Location of cottage 9/10 and the enclosed garden perfect for our dogs.”

“Terrible stay in the dirtiest cottage I have been in.”

“We have stayed in sandsend several times before and our stay in this property has been our most enjoyable by far!”

“We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Seacliff.”

“Welcome pack was fantastic thank you!”

“The garden is great as we have dogs and the furniture is lovely - the welcome package is great and the dog treat is a bonus!”

“Another fab holiday at Seacliff - we'll be booking again for next year.”

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About the location

SANDSEND