“We have very mixed emotions regarding Shore View.”
It is in a great position with fabulous sea views and has been created with a lot of thought given to the decor and high end fittings. However, the same consideration has not been given to the cleaning and maintenance of the property. It was dirty, with thick black dust in the crockery cupboard, the top of the fridge/freezer, even on the poles on the kitchen wall holding the hooks for the mugs. All the drawers had crumbs in them, there were food stains/marks on the kitchen walls and on the window shutters by the sink. The backsplash to the range oven was greasy and there is food baked on to the shelves inside the oven. The surface of the outside table was dirty, with cigarette butts left under it and in a rusty can. A deep clean is required in each shower cubicle, where there is a build up of dirt. The freezer needs defrosting. The paintwork is in need of a refresh in some areas and the handles on the wardrobes in the double and single bedded rooms need tightening up. A chest of drawers in the double room would have been useful. With hindsight, I should have contacted Yorkshire cottages to advise them, but I didn't realise the extent of the problem until I started cleaning and then I continued with further family members due to arrive expecting a meal to be served. We will return again to Sandsend, which is in an excellent position, being a quieter place with a lovely beach and several places to eat out, but only a mile to walk into Whitby. However, we will not be staying at Shore View.
