Notes: One infant welcome, however guests should bring their own cot and highchair. For anyone who has allergies, all the soft furnishings and bedding are hypo-allergic. This property is suitable for those with mobility issues.
Lovely place to stay in a quiet street but near the town centre. It was a nice touch to have a great selection of items that we may have forgotten to bring along. No problems with parking as we came by train!
Mr Gilmour
A fabulous week
Very comfortable accommodation
Strange to hear noises from adjoining accommodations
The noise from the seagulls around the property was extremely annoying from 1st light, around 4am to late into the evening, around 9/10pm .
Whitby has many charming & independent brewery pubs
AND
The Chapel on the Hill is a superb “ find “
Mr Satti
Lovely accommodation and well equipped. Was very disappointed that after a long journey there wasn’t any milk in the fridge for a hot drink!!! Otherwise everything was good. The parking was a nightmare and it seemed to be a general problem when talking to one of the regular residents.
Mrs Robinson
Very nice and clean apartment in convenient location.And lovely touch by leaving the hamper thank you.
We will definitely be back
Mr Amitrano
We stayed here as a last minute booking and chose this over others as it stated parking. It wasn't until we received the booking details through Sykes did we realise it was on street parking but that is the nature of Whitby We didn't arrive until 9 o'clock so there were no parking spaces available which was a bit stressful, so we quickly dropped off bags and ended up parking in the overnight facility at the leisure centre. The property itself was lovely, clean and very comfortable. I would say that it would be better with black out blinds or curtains in the bedroom as we were woken early by the sun. The shower was really powerful and the basket of cake/biscuits were a nice touch. The property is fairly central but not too close to the busy areas. I would go back and it would be less stressful as we know what the parking situation is. A lovely weekend stay x
Mr Robson
Living area could be more comfy, stool/pouffe would help.
Back yard needs sprucing up, at the moment it is not inviting to sit in
Mrs Dimmer
the stay was great for all other guest please make sure you put your car reg and the riddle on the parking permit as we forgot with the second one a got a parking ticket so please take care to do this.
A great week though and the rilld is so handy for some local restaurants and bars and is just a short walk away fom the main areas of whitby.
Mr Whittaker
We loved the apartment everything had been thought of and more. The welcome pack was a great thought. We would go back again if we go to Whitby, we had a lovely holiday even though the weather was mixed.
Mrs Rix
Lovely clean property everything you need for a lovely break & close to all amenities
Mrs Baker
We had a lovely holiday staying at The Riddle. Only quibble would be to have a floor rug in the lounge and in bedroom as it felt cold underfoot. Also we were ‘very aware’ of people and dogs in the accommodation on the floor above which couldn’t be helped. Otherwise a lovely cottage thank you.
Mrs Kelly
Great property. Nice touch with the hamper. Maybe a small carton of milk would be a fantastic extra touch so that you can have that first drink after a long drive to the property. Also a foot stool in the lounge would be nice to rest your feet after a long day walking. Parking permit great but parking can be a little difficult. All in all a great staycation.
Mr Elliott
Lovely place and in a good location, quiet but in "The thick of it, very clean and had all we needed for a great stay in Whitby. fresh/modern and a lovely welcome pack too from Botham`s of Whitby. managed the parking. back yard could do with a revamp and new seating but apart from that would certainly use the Riddle again. Brendan from Warrington.
Mr Keir
On arrival I turned the oven on to cook some dinner , to be smoked out by the oven that had a dirty tray left in it. Also the wall between the bedroom and bathroom was extremely mouldy and damp which isn’t good for someone with breathing problems.
Mrs Phillip
We hope to stay at the Riddle the next time we come to Whitby. It was perfect for us. The hamper for when we arrived was a lovely extra .
Mr Shieber
We were so delighted with our Sykes accommodation earlier this year in Ilfracombe, that we booked with Sykes again for Whitby. We can not agree with the high rating awarded to The Riddle. We have holidayed at Whitby 4 times now, but this was the first time in Whitby itself. The standard of cleanliness was very good internally, as was the quality of mattress - very much appreciated. Bathroom and bedroom were good although sole wardrobe hanging space being in a boiler cupboard was well below expectation and needed venting to avoid tainting clothing. The lounge was disappointing, lacking a cosy feel and feeling more like an impersonal waiting room. Flooring is worn in lounge. Good sitting out area at front which we enjoyed once we had swept it. The rear courtyard could have been so much more pleasurable with a little tlc and at modest cost. The difficulty of parking would prevent us from staying in Whitby itself again (at least during peak season).
Mr Hale
Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Riddle, amazing location, very clean and tidy, comfortable stay and lots of extras that we weren't expecting. You do need to get some milk tho, that's not included in the welcome pack but everything else in there was very much appreciated.
Only thing I'd say the flat needs is a slip mat in the shower as this is very slippy when wet.
We did have to scrub the chairs outside tho as they was caked in bird poo, must of been like that for ages as they was well stuck but thankfully lots of cleaning gear in the flat.
We will deffo be back to stay, totally loved it there!
Miss Wilkinson
Well equipped apartment in excellent location for Whitby Town Centre. Great for our week long stay. Only issue, as often reported, is the difficulty in finding parking space. Pass was limited to W zone. H zone is equally close and frequently had spaces available
Mr Kennedy
The accommodation was excellent and perfect for a couple. It was extremely well appointed with everything you needed. The welcome hamper was a nice touch. Only criticism would be parking arrangements which is more to do with the council than the property. It was fairly busy by the number of cars around but heaven knows what it will be like in the height of the season. Would definitely return if we were in the area again.
Mr Lydall
We found the Tv difficult to work even with instructions just not used to using Smart Tv. Whilst we had a parking permit it wasn’t explained very well about how difficult it is to park round the area where the cottage is. Outside the property neon impossible parking especially with a bigger car which we had. We were lucky there was no one above us whilst we were there. I think it would be quite noisy if people had been staying up there. That said really loved the cottage and decor. Very competitively priced and we had a lovely time. Thank you.
Mrs King
Very comfortable and conveniently placed property. On street parking is limited locally but finding a space within a reasonable distance of the Riddle wasn't too difficult. Plenty of good eating and drinking places in Whitby and good social distancing arrangements wherever we went.
Mr Pettipher
The flat is in a very convenient location and I had no trouble finding parking a couple of streets away. The photos are warmer and more colourful than the reality and the hard floors would benefit from a rug or two. Even in full sunlight the rooms are rather dark.
The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped but be warned - the microwave is wall mounted and if you are small (like me) you will be handling piping hot dishes above head height.
There was a leak from upstairs via a light fitting into the bathroom which was dealt with promptly by the management.
Ms Fisher
This property is ideal as a bolthole for Whitby centre. Loved the welcome pack, thank you!
Lewis Party
We found the apartment really nice. Lovely bedroom and bathroom, living room and kitchen together. Thank you, we had a lovely 4 day break. Weather could have been better but we made the most of it and enjoyed ourselves.
Rutter Party
Rated the cottage and the service from Yorkshire Coastal Cottages the top ranking of 'Highly satisfactory!' The cottage is in a great spot close to the harbour and shops. Had a lovely alk to Sandsend and on return had fish and chips at the Magpie - highly recommend. We would return again.
The Blackford Party
Whoever kitted out the apartment did a really good job. They thought of everything. I was please to find a hairdryer as I had forgotten mine and it saved me from buying one. Thank you.
Peebles Party
We have booked The Riddle twice before and have had a great holiday each time. Yorkshire Coastal Cottages are easy to contact and speak with.
Ward Party
The Riddle is warm charming and has everything you need for a home from home holiday. Perfectly central to everything...literally ! We would certainly recommend it
Avril
A lovely weekend in a beautiful apartment in Whitby! We will be back. Thank you.
Tim and Liz Rose
A lovely apartment, very convenient for access to the town; it's lovely to be able to walk everywhere!
Shelia Smith
Lovely apartment in a very convenient location. Really appreciated the thoughtful 'emergency' toiletries after a forgotten toothbrush! Thank you for the goodies in the welcome hamper, we will return for future Whitby adventures!
Helen and Peter Kay
The Riddle is lovely. Everything inside is high quality and new. I have only praise for the venue!
Mr K Ranner
A beautiful property, well thought out little touches. Lovely comfortable bed, perfect shower and great towels! Like home from home, amazing!
Helen and James
