Riverbank View

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
Show on map

Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

12 Customer Review(s)

Angela
October 2024

“It can appear lazy to give a five-star review, but in this case we found nothing to fault.”

The location was great - overlooking the river tumbling over rocks, and only yards from the stone bridge carrying the steam railway between Whitby and Pilkington, with Grosmont Station just two minutes' walk away. Riverbank View itself was spotlessly clean on our arrival. It was comfortable to be there, with everything easy to use (no lengthy instructions for anything we wanted to use!). For those of us who like to prepare the occasional meal, it was welcome to see we were trusted with sharp ...

The location was great - overlooking the river tumbling over rocks, and only yards from the stone bridge carrying the steam railway between Whitby and Pilkington, with Grosmont Station just two minutes' walk away. Riverbank View itself was spotlessly clean on our arrival. It was comfortable to be there, with everything easy to use (no lengthy instructions for anything we wanted to use!). For those of us who like to prepare the occasional meal, it was welcome to see we were trusted with sharp knives, a rarity in our holiday accommodation experience. We've stayed at several holiday cottages - this was among the best.

- Angela, October 2024
Pamela September 2024

“River view is a lovely property, tasteful decor and excellent location.”

It was such a shame that - We carefully follows instructions for radiators but couldn’t get any radiators working. The bathroom door would not fasten and even when the door was pushed it swung open, which was very inconvenient. We both tried to get shower to work but we could not. It was stuck. So we had no shower. So these problems were very inconvenient during our stay.

- Pamela, September 2024

I am sorry to hear that you had a few problems. In such a situation it is probably worth contacting Yorkshire Coastal Cottages for help, We have checked the radiators and they are working properly as is the shower. The bathroom door needs to have the bolt fastened to stay shut otherwise as you say it can swing open. I hope these issues did not spoil your stay too much. Property Owner
Lisa July 2024

“We had a lovely break away in Riverbank View and managed to avoid the heatwave by being a bit further North in the country.”

The cottage is equipped with pretty much everything you could need for a cosy stay and the lovely river view was the icing on the cake. The village is lovely and we enjoyed waving to the passengers on the steam train as it went past. We did the steam train journey ourselves which was pleasant but hugely expensive (£58 for 4 of us to go to the next stop, 3 miles away!). We had a pleasant stop in the coffee shop at 'Hogsmeade Station'. We visited Whitby and Scarborough (which I wouldn't return to) but we loved Filey and Robin Hood Bay, which were both very nice. We recommend the Witching Post Inn in Egton, a couple of miles away for a really lovely meal and great hospitality. The only negative is that none of us found the beds comfy at all as they were very hard so I don't think 3 out of the 4 of us had a decents nights sleep - however, that's a personal thing and you might not have the same issue as us! Very quiet, well-equipped and a good base to explore the local area (and the EV charger was an excellent bonus).

- Lisa, July 2024
Veronica June 2024

“Loved the property.”

We had a very comfortable stay. Some local info would be good for newbies to the area. A blind or nets would give the front of the property more privacy, a slotted spoon and dustpan and brush would help. We had a problem closing the key safe and couldn’t get a reply over the phone for advice on this. Will defo consider this property again for future visits to the area.

- Veronica, June 2024

Thank you for your helpful feedback and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Dust pan and brush and slotted spoon now added to the equipment and vertical blinds being ordered for the front window. I am sorry to hear you had trouble with the key safe. Putting the set code in when you want to close it normally works all right. Property Owner
Jun 2024

“Lovely clean and well appointed cottage.”

Great location for travelling on the trains- just a hop away! (multi travel ticket more economical). Comfortable and Cosy!

- , Jun 2024
Alison May 2024

“A lovely, comfortable cottage, in an excellent location.”

The balcony is a bonus, could sit out in the sunshine watching the birds and ducks on the river. Had everything we needed for a short stay. Great to have a parking space, where parking is in short supply. Would certainly stay again.

- Alison, May 2024

Thank you for your comments. I am glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
David May 2024

“Generally quite good.”

The property was quite cold and the electric heaters were difficult to understand their operation. Disappointed that there was no logs or kindling for the fire even though this was an advertised as a feature .

- David, May 2024

We are sorry that you had difficulty with the electric heaters. The logs and kindling is supplied during the winter months, sadly we were not expecting the weather to be so inclement. We hope this didn't spoil your stay too much. Property Owner
Jessica March 2024

“A stunning little cottage with the most amazing view of the balcony of the river and steam trains passing by!”

(Even caught a glimpse of a herd of deer, lots of stoats and plenty of birds!) The cottage was clean, well layed out, spacious and well equip! We cannot thank you enough for creating this beautiful space for people to stay in! We loved the small touches like the welcome hamper of biscuits and crisps and my partner and I couldn’t stop using the lazy boy sofa ! The kitchen has everything you need and more. The local area is also beautiful. A 30 second walk to Grosmont station and a local pub and a stunning hours hike to Goathland which we did 2 days in a row! Highly recommend the inn on the moor. Reasonably priced and gorgeous food! The beds are a little hard to sleep on but other than that everything was so perfect. We have already recommended to so many friends and family and will absolutely be returning! (Could also do with a pen to write in the guest book) Thank you again!

- Jessica, March 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback and I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Comment about the lack of a pen has been noted ! Property Owner
Graham February 2024

“The main double bed is unfortunately uneven and we were rolling downhill both nights.”

The main issue for us is the lack of hot water. One bath and all supplies used up. This is an immersion heater set up and there is limited hot water. Would be an issue if 4 people all fancied a bath / shower within a short space of time. Nice local shop sells cheap logs / kindling supplies. No pets is great, no doggy smells like in other cottages we’ve booked previously.

- Graham, February 2024

Thank you for your feedback, your comments have been noted. Property Owner
Keir October 2023

“A lovely family break in a village that had woodland and countryside walks on the doorstep and beaches only a few miles away.”

Really enjoyed the view over the river and spotting Kingfishers, cormorants and dippers whilst we had breakfast. A compact but well laid out cottage with easy access to the village shop, steam trains, local walks. We hadn't spotted that there was no washing machine but this was no big deal. Everything worked as it should. Would quite happily return in the future.

- Keir, October 2023
Geoffrey September 2023

“So central but quiet location.”

Ideal for us as we used train every day. Nice to relax on balcony with river running by

- Geoffrey, September 2023
Janet Ednie September 2023

“The cottage was everything we wanted and it was great having the electrical recharge as well, although the railway was so close that we used the trains more.”

The facilities were as described and we had enough of everything. Thank you for the welcome treats. Parking is a little awkward, we would recommend that you suggest driving down and reversing back in your instructions. As any car driver would have to reverse one way or the other it's only a minor change.

- Janet Ednie, September 2023

Show less

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining room with woodburning stove and balcony
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, counter-top freezer
TV, WiFi
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove (Winter months only) inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 1 car
EV charging point
Private balcony with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, Murk Esk 0.2 miles
Note: The parking space is quite tight; recommended to reverse into the private road to reach the parking space as there is nowhere to turn around

The property

Riverbank View is a delightful, two-bedroom cottage enjoying magnificent riverside views in the lovely village of Grosmont, North Yorkshire.

In the middle of the North York Moors National Park, close to Grosmont's shops and restaurants, Riverbank View provides a homely place for up to four visitors, looking to enjoy a self-catering stay.

Take advantage of a private, off-road parking area, along with an EV charger, before entering your new home away from home.

Enter the traditionally decorated living/dining room, which has access to the private balcony, original beams, seating for four at the table, a roaring woodburning stove, and plush sofas.

Prepare delicious dishes in the kitchen, before gathering outside with the River Esk as your backdrop; take the wonderful opportunity to observe the steam trains, crossing over the nearby bridge from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Discover two elegant bedrooms, including a double and a twin, before waking up to a revitalising shower in the bathroom.

From your riverbank vantage point, take in the scenery before venturing into the village to buy the necessities, have brunch at Old School Coffee Shop, or a drink at The Station Tavern.

Riverbank View rests near fabulous transport links, with Grosmont Station a short walk away, with direct links to Pickering and Whitby.

The Museum of Victorian Science, the breath-taking Mallyan Spout Waterfall, and a wealth of walking and cycling paths winding through the national park are all close by.

Arrive at Whitby, where you can trek towards Larpool Viaduct, tour Whitby Museum, spend a relaxing afternoon in Pannett Park, ascend the 199 Steps for an elevated view, devour a bag of fish and chips along Whitby Sea Front, or learn about the town's history by exploring the ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Before visiting the Browns Robin Hood Bay for a delectable, sweet treat, box off your break by wandering down Robin Hood's Bay Beach or visiting Robin Hood's Bay Museum, returning home in time for supper.

At Riverbank View, enjoy the best of both the seaside and the countryside.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

View on map

About the location

GROSMONT

Whitby 5 miles.

The pretty village of Grosmont sits at the junction of the River Esk and Murk Esk in the midst of striking North Yorkshire Moors scenery. The area is characterised by its narrow roads, steep hills and scenic views over valleys of patchwork fields and wide-open expanses of moorland. Grosmont itself lies in the ‘Heartbeat Country’ and is famous for being the home of the North York Moors Steam Railway. The Railway has been preserved and run by enthusiasts since 1973 and today carries upwards of 300,000 passengers a year. The village has a general store, post office, book shop, art gallery, cafes and a pub. It makes a great base for exploring the many pretty farming villages along the Esk Valley and the wider North York Moors National Park, as well as the North Yorkshire Coastline with characterful harbour towns and villages.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Grosmont, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1060040)

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Your selection:

Nearby dates:

Available dates:

Other available dates:

Features

Reviews & Ratings

“It can appear lazy to give a five-star review, but in this case we found nothing to fault.”

“River view is a lovely property, tasteful decor and excellent location.”

“We had a lovely break away in Riverbank View and managed to avoid the heatwave by being a bit further North in the country.”

“Loved the property.”

“Lovely clean and well appointed cottage.”

“A lovely, comfortable cottage, in an excellent location.”

“Generally quite good.”

“A stunning little cottage with the most amazing view of the balcony of the river and steam trains passing by!”

“The main double bed is unfortunately uneven and we were rolling downhill both nights.”

“A lovely family break in a village that had woodland and countryside walks on the doorstep and beaches only a few miles away.”

“So central but quiet location.”

“The cottage was everything we wanted and it was great having the electrical recharge as well, although the railway was so close that we used the trains more.”

Summary

The property

View on map

About the location

GROSMONT