4.9★
Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
74 Customer Review(s)
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Jane 
“This was our second stay at this lovely property.”
A really spacious well presented and well equipped property with comfortable furniture and fittings. The fantastic large dining kitchen worked really well for us with lots of space for family meals and game nights. The stairs from the front door are wide and easy to navigate. The lack of a sea view is more than compensated for by the quality of the property. Although there is no specific parking there's ample parking over the road at Station car park. We have already booked our next ...
A really spacious well presented and well equipped property with comfortable furniture and fittings. The fantastic large dining kitchen worked really well for us with lots of space for family meals and game nights. The stairs from the front door are wide and easy to navigate. The lack of a sea view is more than compensated for by the quality of the property. Although there is no specific parking there's ample parking over the road at Station car park. We have already booked our next visit.
- Jane, November 2024 -
Dominic Charles “A really warm and comfortable stay, all the rooms were well equipped and provided enough room for 6 of us to hang out.”
It was also a perfect base to explore the bay, Whitby and beyond. The dishwasher and washing machine were well used and appreciated and preparing meals was easy making dining together a real treat. I recommend for any age or length of stay
- Dominic Charles, October 2024 -
April “Had a wonderful time at Sterling's house.”
we would definitely go back ,beds very comfortable plenty of space for use all with being a group of 8.Great location to travel around or just stay and walk down in to Robin Hood's Bay with the shops, restaurants and go on the beach , parking was better than I thought which we was able to park on the street but there was a car park very close too if not which I was told you can buy a day ticket and you can use it up and down the coast if you like travelling which we do,
- April, August 2024 -
Richard “Superb residence!”
High standard of provision of everything needed for washing cooking cleaning and real comfort! Only minor issue was variable tv aerial reception. The bedrooms and bathrooms were great and the kitchen and dining area spacious and a place you could just be in . In all honesty the living room was underused . So close to the beautiful village and the walking is spectacular.
- Richard, July 2024 -
Jean “Lovely place to stay in great location”
- Jean, May 2024 -
Jane “Lovely property, really comfortable and very clean when we arrived.”
Very spacious and we loved the big dining table, great for family meals and games nights.
- Jane, November 2023 -
Joe “It’s a brilliant house and ticks all the boxes.”
The very small entrance hall is very tight - especially when there are thre or four people trying to get their boots off! That’s a very minor point thought. The kitchen is well stocked and easy to navigate round and the heating works a treat when there is a chill in the air. This was our second stay there and we will definitely consider it again for next year.
- Joe, October 2023 -
Claire “Lovely house.”
Very clean and well equipped. Listing very accurate. Owner called prior to our stay with lots of useful info. Would recommend and would stay again.
- Claire, August 2023 -
Derek “Always good.”
- Derek, July 2023 -
Jean “Lovely place to stay in a great location and friendly owner”
- Jean, May 2023 -
Laura “We had such a lovely stay at Sterling House!”
The house is full of tasteful character and has everything you could need for a stay away from home. We were two families with young children and there was plenty of space. The owner accepted our very last minute booking and even gave us early checkin/late departure because we were only there two nights (all much appreciated!). The location is great - we went down to town and back several times and the kids really enjoyed digging and searching for fossils on the beach, plus fish and chips and ice cream in the village. The hill is a nice workout ;) Thanks for a great holiday!
- Laura, April 2023 -
Joe “A great place to stay.”
We usually stay in Bay Town but this is more accessible. Well kept and presented. Everything we needed for a good stay was there. At half term and school holidays RHB is very busy and parking can be a bit of a nightmare - but that doesn’t detract from RHB as being a perfect family holiday. Sterling House ticks all the boxes
- Joe, October 2022 -
Andrew “A nice roomy house set in an ideal location in the village.”
Close to the beach and also cafes, pubs etc. Kitchen equipment plentiful which made it easy to feed 4 adults and 3 children.
- Andrew, August 2022 -
Derek “Very comfortable.”
Well equipped. Good communication from owner. Everything you might want or expect in the location.
- Derek, July 2022 -
Chloe “Lovely flat in a great location at the top of the village.”
Round the corner from a pub and shop and a stroll downhill to the village itself. The flat was very clean and had great space for our family. Would heartily recommend. RHB itself is a gem of a place, filled with mystery and history. It really captured our imaginations - will definitely return to both the village and Sterling House.
- Chloe, July 2022 -
Sue “A brilliant week spent at Sterling House!”
Great location & all amenities provided for a perfect family holiday. Good communication with owner too 're access & leaving property. Would definitely go back.
- Sue, May 2022 -
Dean “Worked perfectly for us.”
Generous living space and the first floor bedroom with bathroom on this level was perfect for my elderly parents. Everything needed was in place at Sterling House. Lovely little garden protected from the wind supplied a small sun trap. On street parking was not an issue but maybe in school holidays? Hopefully will be back soon.
- Dean, May 2022 -
Jenny “A brilliant property, we stayed as two young families and there was plenty of space.”
House really well equipped, great kitchen area. This is a second and third floor property so the only frustration was cooking/drinking outside was a bit of a mission with plenty of trips up and down the stairs but the garden area itself is lovely with a lot more space than expected. We travelled with four children all under 10 and they are already asking when we can go back to their holiday house. Thanks for the perfect stay, just need the sunshine next time!
- Jenny, April 2022 -
Lucy “We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay.”
Would highly recommend
- Lucy, February 2022 -
Jane “A wonderful house in a good location.”
We were impressed by how well equipped, spacious, quiet and clean it was. And also that the owner rang us to check we had all the relevant information, as we booked just a couple of days before our stay. It was great being so close to the sea, good walks as well as being just a few minutes from a pub and shop, which had all that we needed for our 5 day stay. I’d like to add that we were keen to book with Sykes Cottages as they volunteered and arranged a full refund for a place we booked which had to be cancelled due to lockdown.
- Jane, October 2021 -
Elizabeth “We had a fabulous stay in Sterling House and its in a really good location.”
Everything that we needed (and lots more besides) was provided and we'd happily stay again and recommend to others. We loved Robin Hood's Bay!
- Elizabeth, September 2021 -
Richard “Sterling House is an excellent base for exploring the N.”
Yorks coast. House is very well equipped (but bring own hairdryer). A bit of a squeeze for 8 adults sleeping, due to low sloping ceilings on top floor (particularly tight for far side of top floor double bed), but lower floor rooms good. We had no noise issues with ground floor or adjoining flats. Parking above average for RHB - often close to the property, or could always park just round the corner (about 200 yds), then nearer to property early evening or breakfast time. Very good communications with the owner. Overall, very well recomended.
- Richard, September 2021 -
Anna “We had a great holiday and Sterling House was a perfect base.”
The information from the owner for check in made things very easy. There are a lot of stairs in the house, but that didn’t bother our holiday at all. Would definitely be back!
- Anna, June 2021 -
Kate “Wonderful house, perfect for our 2 young families.”
Great location in RHB. The house was very clean, comfy beds and lovely bedding / towels. Garden really useful with 3 young children. House is actually more spacious than photos suggest. Would 100% recommend.
- Kate, May 2021 -
Juliette “A lovely place to stay in an ideal spot.”
House is bright and airy, beds are comfy, and kitchen well equipped. Lovely garden too. Highly recommend!
- Juliette, May 2021 -
Michelle “We had a lovely holiday in a beautiful and well equipped house.”
The views out of the upstairs back bedroom are amazing and the location of the property worked well for us. The fishmonger in the village prepared some excellent treats too.
- Michelle, August 2020 -
Jo “We had a great stay at Sterling House.”
It's just the right size for 2 families of four, comfortable and well equipped. Communications with the owner good. Robin Hoods Bay itself is a great place for a holiday - it's a beautiful little village to explore, the beach is a 10 minute walk, there are plenty of places to eat and drink, and it never felt too crowded even in August. Recommend pizza at the Cove, beers at the Smugglers, the lovely view from the Victoria beer garden and oysters and prosecco at the Bramblewick. We managed to get free on street parking outside the house fairly often in the late afternoon. Only small gripe is that the tv stations available were very limited and certainly not sky as advertised, although we weren't too bothered by this.
- Jo, August 2020 -
Sheila “The house is lovely, well equipped and well located.”
We have stayed before. Just one niggle this time, the owner texted on our way up to say one of the showers wasn’t working and he was waiting for a plumber and would advise us when it was to be fixed. We heard nothing, and it was an inconvenience for a party of seven. I just wonder how long it has been out of action? A shame that a small but impactful detail was not attended to.
- Sheila, August 2020 -
Mark “Robin Hoods Bay is a fun place to be and the house is in an exception situation to make the most of the town and the surrounding area.”
- Mark, February 2020 -
Angie “Great venue for our group of 8 - house was spacious, very well equipped with everything you would need.”
Location perfect. Owner very responsive and very helpful.
- Angie, December 2019 -
Joanne “The cottage is lovely.”
Incredibly well equipped and well presented. It is furnished to a high standard. We would definately recommend.
- Joanne, December 2019 -
Richard “Excellent accommodation very helpful owner.”
- Richard, November 2019 -
Denis “A fine house in a good location.”
Great base for touring and walking.
- Denis, September 2019 -
Jane “Great house in a great place”
- Jane, March 2019 -
Lindsay “Lovely house.”
Liked the 'welcome pack'. Kitchen/diner was good with the young children, better than a separate dining room. Good facilities and lots of crockery etc. Robin Hoods Bay nice to explore with big beach and rock pools when tide is out. Lots to do in the area.
- Lindsay, August 2018 -
Marion “Enjoyed staying at Sterling House with family for a weeks holiday exploring the area.”
Clean, well equipped and lots of space - very helpful for our group which included 5 adults and a four year old and 11 month old! Lots of stairs and sloped ceilings in the upper floors. Nice spot in Robin Hoods Bay. A lovely little garden too which we enjoyed having lunch in. A mattress would have been useful for the travel cot! Many thanks
- Marion, August 2018 -
Jacqui “The house had everything we needed for our stay and was in a great location.”
The only thing we had a problem with was trying to find somewhere to park near the property.
- Jacqui, July 2018 -
Emma “Sterling House is a stunning holiday apartment.”
Overall the property is very light and airy and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was particularly well equipped which made for a very comfortable stay. We loved having a nice garden for BBQ's and eating our breakfast outside. Also, having the shops, beach and park all a short walk away really made the holiday for us.The older kids got to visit the village shops and park and explore by themselves which they loved. We dined in the Grosvenor Hotel which was very tasty and the portions were huge. We loved the Ghost Walk and would highly recommend this to any future guests. Our only disappointment was our day trips to Whitby where we encountered problems finding public toilets for our kids and Scarborough which seemed a little run down, with the shows and shops closed early. It's doesn't seem like the Scottish school holidays are catered for in these resorts. However, Robin Hoods Bay more than satisfied as a holiday destination and we would love to visit again.
- Emma, June 2018 -
Mark “Great place to stay.”
Ideal locatioon for exploring Whitby and Scarbourough on foot, on bikes or by car. House was very comfortabal and well equiped. Very clean and I would highly recommend
- Mark, May 2018 -
Mark “Very well equipped, clean and spacious house - perfect for our group.”
- Mark, July 2017 -
Jo “A fantastic house for entertaining with friends or family”
- Jo, June 2017 -
Sally “A fantastic property, stunning inside with everything you need.”
Clean and beautifully furnished and a great location. Would definitely recommend.
- Sally, November 2015 -
Janice “Sterling House was a real home from home.”
There was everything we needed and plenty of room so that we weren't on top of each other. It was well situated with just a steady walk down to the beach.
- Janice, August 2015 -
Jenny “Sterling House was perfect in every way.”
The standard of all the bedding, towels and crockery was excellent. The décor inside the house is beautiful, very clean and modern. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. Thank you for a lovely stay, will definitely use again.
- Jenny, May 2015 -
Kristy “Beautiful, clean and very well equipped house in a fantastic location.”
Already recommended to family and friends.
- Kristy, February 2015 -
Pam “A great location for walking from the flat and exploring the local area.”
The flat was exactly as described and shown in photos with a good standard of décor. Thought has been given to the layout and it has been tastefully decorated and furnished. It was warm, clean and well equipped. A very relaxing flat to spend the week in.
- Pam, October 2014 -
John “Lovely property and great area.”
- John, October 2014 -
Lynda “Beautiful property in great location”
- Lynda, September 2014 -
Judith “Lovely apartment in an ideal setting.”
Very good to have two full bathrooms. Very clean. Appreciated the stack of crockery, which meant we never ran out.
- Judith, August 2014 -
Susan “The property was the biggest, most important part of our stay as we know the bay really well.”
We were not disappointed. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return. We were 6 adults and 2 children and we all thought we could quite easily live in this property.
- Susan, February 2014 -
Fiona “Immaculate accommodation in great location.”
Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, and cleanliness like I have never seen in a rented property. Very impressed.
- Fiona, November 2013 -
Adam “A warm comfortable cottage with well equipped kitchen.”
Very clean. A good location to explore local area.
- Adam, September 2013 -
Rebecca “This is a spacious house and it has been decorated and furnished to a very high and modern standard.”
This is by far the most clean and modern holiday cottage/house we have ever stayed in. The bed linen and towels were lovely. It is in a great location at the top of the village, and we had no real trouble parking. We would definitely like to come and stay here again.
- Rebecca, August 2013 -
Neil “Accommodation was excellent throughout, modern, clean and well equipped.”
- Neil, July 2013 -
Steven “The accommodation was excellent, in a prime location at the top of the bay and near to country walks.”
- Steven, June 2013 -
Chris “The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of towels.”
All in all a great place to stay!
- Chris, March 2013 -
Mark “Property was really really nice and if we return to the area we will definitely use again.”
- Mark, December 2012 -
Mary “The property was tastefully decorated, very comfortable and very well situated for enjoying Robin Hoods Bay.”
Loved it.
- Mary, November 2012 -
Julia “A lovely place at the edge of a lovely village.”
We felt very well and would any time come back.
- Julia, July 2012 -
Mark “A very comfortable house with lots of space in a great location.”
- Mark, July 2012 -
Kim “This house was great - it had everything to make holidaying with 3 young children easy.”
It was bright, with plenty of space, with a well equipped kitchen. The location was also very good, with walks on your doorstep, and close to lots of things to see and do.
- Kim, June 2012 -
R “An ideal location for walking the Cleveland Way.”
- R, June 2012 -
Mike “The house is very well equipped, especially the kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.”
The location is good, right at the top of the hill for walking to the bay with good natural light into the house. The house was exceptionally clean with very good central heating.
- Mike, January 2012 -
K “Nice large property suitable for a large party, excellent facilities and position in the village.”
- K, December 2011 -
Leslie “The property was light and spacious with some pleasant views.”
The flat was well located for walking to the old village and nearby paths (Cleveland Way and Cinder Track), and for driving to other towns and attractions. It was also close to pubs and restaurants for outside dining.
- Leslie, September 2011 -
Mark “House was generally excellent and very clean.”
A great base for exploring the area.
- Mark, July 2011 -
Herjinder “The decor was very nice and in keeping with the property.”
The bedrooms were clean and fitted the requirements and the bathrooms were lovely. It was a great house and I would go back again and again.
- Herjinder, June 2011 -
Fiona “The house, its position and the location.”
- Fiona, April 2011 -
Laura “Lovely modern property with fantastic access to Robin Hoods Bay as well as Whitby and the surrounding area.”
- Laura, March 2011 -
Karen “Great location of property, newly renovated.”
Great quality accommodation.
- Karen, November 2010 -
Danielle “The lovely character of the house and the quaint beauty of Robin Hoods Bay - pictures do not do Sterling House justice!”
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- Danielle, September 2010 -
Sheila “Comfortable and well equipped flat in a great location.”
- Sheila, August 2010 -
Wendy “House much better than picture in brochure.”
Good location. Plenty of room for 8 adults. Kitchen well equipped.
- Wendy, April 2010 -
Julie “The house was well equipped & exactly what we needed.”
There were 8 of us & the 2 bathrooms were ideal - particularly as they were separate & not en-suite. This is a great house, lovingly restored & the finish is lovely.
- Julie, February 2010
Summary
- Over first and second floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x double, 2 x twin (all 2nd floor with sloping ceilings)
- First floor bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC
- 2nd floor bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC
- First floor kitchen with dining area & additional seating
- First floor sitting room (comfy seating for 6)
- Ground floor entrance hall.
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
- 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD player, WiFi
- Fuel & power inc. in rent
- Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot & highchair, no stairgate
- Roadside parking outside property (first come, first served basis)
- Private, lawned rear garden, with furniture, BBQ & storage suitable for bikes
- Sorry, no pets & no smoking
- Shop & pub 3 mins walk
- Note;Please can you call Sykes reservations to confirm if we can accept a booking if you are booking within 14 days of the start date of the holiday.
The property
Set over the top two floors of a semi-detached Victorian villa, this property is in an enviable position at the top of Robin Hood's Bay.
Stairs lead up from a ground floor entrance hall to the light, airy living areas, which are superbly, sympathetically renovated, retaining traditional period features such as beautiful marble and cast iron fireplaces, high ceilings and stained glass windows.
Outside, the property boasts a well-established, rear south-facing garden, ideal for relaxing after a day at the beach.
A five minute stroll takes you down the steep, winding, cobbled streets to the coast, passing quaint cottages and a selection of eating houses and gift shops.
Stunning views over the magnificent cliffs can be enjoyed, with rock pooling and paddling on the beach, as well as superb walking, with the Cleveland Way and Coast to Coast long distance walks crossing here.
With the breathtaking North York Moors on the doorstep, this wonderful renovation is a fantastic alternative to traditional Yorkshire cottages, in an ideal family location.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
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About the location
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY
Whitby 6 miles; Scarborough 17 miles.
Robin Hood's Bay, with its narrow cobbled streets and quaint cottages, is one of the most picturesque villages on the English coastline. Situated between Scarborough and Whitby, this charming old fishing village is to be found nestling at the edge of a wide sweeping bay backed by spectacular cliffs and dramatic moorland scenery, and was once home to author Leo Walmsley. All holidaymakers will love the beach and its cliff-top walks, whilst more serious walkers will enjoy the many long distance trails that pass through the Cleveland Way, the Lyke Wake Walk and the Coast to Coast walks which all take in Robin Hood’s Bay. The village amenities are superb, with charming alleyways to explore and plenty of places to rest, relax and take refreshment. A perfect base for enjoying the Yorkshire Coast.
Please can you call the office to confirm if we can accept a booking if you are booking within 14 days of the start date of the holiday.
Please be advised that there is a basic travel cot (exc. bedding) and high chair at the property but afraid we do not offer stair gates
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season