12 St Hilda's | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast

4.6★

12 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

62 Customer Review(s)

Peter
July 2024

“A brilliant large house on wonderful St Hildas Terrace.”

Great facilities, views, parking , location and wonderful space make this an ideal holiday home for several families and children. Highly recommend and we’ve booked it for the third time next year in 2025.

Great facilities, views, parking , location and wonderful space make this an ideal holiday home for several families and children. Highly recommend and we’ve booked it for the third time next year in 2025.

- Peter, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback it makes all our efforts worthwhile when guests enjoy their holiday and we are delighted to hear that you are returning again. Property Owner
Julie July 2024

“12 St Hilda's Terrace, Whitby is a fantastic property with stunning views and perfect for our family with young grandchildren and dogs.”

The property is very well equipped and in a great central location ideal if you just want to walk out to eat or browse round the lovely independent shops . Lots to do in the area surrounding Whitby too. I would definitely recommend this property. Thank you for a great stay with lovely memories made. Julie

- Julie, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback, we are delighted that you found the property fantastic and that you would recommend it. Property Owner
Carolyn June 2024

“12 St Hilda’s Terrace was a great place to reunite our family (8 adults and 4 children 4 & under) with parking for 4 cars off road.”

We appreciated the fizz and welcome pack. Large family home with great facilities, feels spacious and comfortable. Appeals to all ages. The park opposite has a FAB playground. Easy walk down into Whitby and close to other attractions. Sainsbury’s home delivery on first day and fresh Dominoes, made the start relaxed. Comfortable beds and great bathrooms. The games room is perfect for evening relaxation. We cannot fault anything.

- Carolyn, June 2024

We are really glad you enjoyed your stay and found the property a great place to reunite your family. Thank you for appreciating the welcome pack and finding the house spacious and comfortable. Property Owner
Carol May 2024

“Outside furniture dirty and damaged Couldn't open the front door or front windows.”

Abit of a fire hazard if a fire were to break out in the rear. We love the house and it is perfect for our family. We would rebook for the same time next year but it would need to be Fri - Fri. I will ring to find out if this is possible

- Carol, May 2024

We are pleased you love the house and found it perfect for your family. We are sorry to hear that you struggled with the window locks and front door. The locks are checked regularly and are all in working order although the door latch had been left in the locked position. We would recommend all guests contact the housekeeper or agents if they have any safety concerns so these can be resolved immediately. We have removed the items of broken furniture and can only apologise that some of the furniture was dirty, we do clean it on a regular basis but have an ongoing battle with the seagulls. Property Owner
Julie Ann March 2024

“No.12 St Hildas is such a beautiful house and everything we needed for our family get together.”

Lovely decor fitting to the age of the house...the bed linen was the best...well stocked kitchen for cooking and the reception rooms with open fires made it so cosy. The best room in the house for the young ones (as well as the oldies) was the games room, we had a room full of laughter...such a great idea. We will for sure return one day for our next family gathering. Thank you :-) P.S The welcome pack was amazing too...!!

- Julie Ann, March 2024

We are really pleased that you had such a successful family get together and enjoyed the games room. We strive to make St Hildas a special place and we are always grateful for such positive feedback. Property Owner
Diane February 2024

“This is a truly beautiful property, the photos on the website don’t do it justice.”

Location - this property is conveniently located within easy walking distance of all the wonders that Whitby has to offer. Parking - as stated there is convenient off road private parking for 4 full size vehicles. (2 of our party had fully electric vehicles, the EV charging infrastructure of Whitby is still quite poor, if an EV charger were available at the property car park we would have happily paid for the convenience. Something possibly to think about). The house and amenities are over 4 floors; Basement - a fabulously equipped and stocked games room, a huge tv and comfy sofas. There’s access onto the beautiful enclosed front garden. Ground Floor - a large kitchen diner, 2 x sitting rooms. 1st and 2nd floors are bedrooms. It was such a delight to enjoy original features, sit in the various rooms and let your mind wander to previous times…. The original fireplaces in the sitting rooms are still in use and feature fire places and other wonderful original features remain in situe in other rooms. Although we visited in February (10th to 17th) the house was warm and there was a plentiful supply of hot water. The quality of fixtures, fittings and furnishings were excellent. It felt like we were staying in the home of a much loved aunt as opposed to a rental due to the quality and thoughtfulness that has been put into the presentation of the property. There were some issues on our arrival that I took up with housekeeping so I don’t feel it necessary to go into further detail here. I would however like to say that previous users of this property can hang their heads in shame; putting filthy pots and pans back in cupboards - you are disgusting. The kitchen equipment is well stocked and there has to be an element of trust to occupants that they will respect the contents, the only reasonable alternative being that the contents would be significantly stripped back for inventory checking. So everyone would get less facilities because some filthy pigs have no decency. I remain appreciative to the owner(s) of this property for their discretion in allowing us to enjoy this beautiful property with our dogs. I hope you will have found that we very much respected the trust afforded us and left this beautiful property with as little trace of us as was possible.

- Diane, February 2024

We are delighted that you found St Hildas a beautiful property, with many original features and that you felt it was like staying in the home of a much loved aunt. We are glad that the housekeeper managed to resolve any initial issues and thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Elizabeth January 2024

“This was the most amazing house we have stayed in and was a fantastic location for a 50th birthday celebration with 3 generations.”

The pool table was very popular, comfy beds and a great pizza shop down the road. Loved the cafe at the bottom of the road and saw a band in one of the local pubs.

- Elizabeth, January 2024

We are delighted that you had such a great experience at St Hilda's. We work very hard to provide a special and memorable experience and it is fabulous when it is appreciated. Property Owner
Sarah December 2023

“Hello, Firstly, I would like to start by saying how much overall my family and I did enjoy our stay at St Hilda’s.”

It is a lovely property, a fantastic size for all the family to enjoy, clean and in an excellent location. We were celebrating one of my father’s big birthdays and it was a wonderful few days away. Unfortunately the problem with the boiler was a let down. The heating was not reliable at at times the house was so very cold, given we stayed in December. The heating didn’t come on at all the first evening/night we were there, nor the next morning which was uncomfortable given we had 5 children in the house who are up early. The boiler issues impacted the hot water severely also. On a morning, we only had enough hot water for two showers which as you can appreciate for a house of this size isn’t adequate. Additionally, on the evening, we only had enough water to draw one bath mending all 5 children had to bathe in one sitting. This was less than ideal in a house of such luxury. The maintenance team came quickly and showed us how to top up the boiler to get pressure and therefore water and heating. However this was half way through out 3 night/4 days and it remained a problem that we had no timed facilities, particularly with the number of children. St Hilda’s is a beautiful home and is a luxury property, absolutely. Unfortunately our stay wasn’t luxury due to the boiler which was disappointing. Regarding the publication of this review, this is more for the owners to receive however I wasn’t sure how else to do this so have completed this form.

- Sarah, December 2023

We are pleased you had a wonderful few days away and how much overall you enjoyed your stay at St Hilda's and that you found it a lovely property, a fantastic size for all the family to enjoy, clean and in an excellent location. We are sorry to hear that you had a problem with the boiler but also glad to hear how the maintenance team came quickly and ensured you had hot water and heating. We have the boiler serviced on a regular basis and have had it fully repaired since your visit. Property Owner
Julie December 2023

“Fabulous holiday home.”

Celebrated special birthday here with all my family, it was an amazing weekend. 12 St Hilda’s exceeded all my expectations and I will certainly recommend this property.

- Julie, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback we are delighted you had an amazing weekend and found our holiday home fabulous. Property Owner
Nicole December 2023

“This property is stunning.”

Perfect layout, excellent location. The kids and adults loved the games room! We all enjoyed our stay at St Hilda’s. Just one thing to mention - the drainage pipe from the top floor bathroom needs repairing. It was like Niagara Falls whenever the plug was pulled from the bath. My partner got soaked walking in to the back door. It floods the outside area. Could be dangerous if it gets icy.

- Nicole, December 2023

We are delighted that you found the property stunning and enjoyed the layout and location, in particular the games room. We are sorry to hear about the drainage pipe from the top floor bathroom needing to be repaired and thank you for letting us know we will arrange for it to be fixed as soon as possible. Property Owner
Anthony August 2023

“Amazing stay.”

We have stayed before and will But nothing that took away from overall experience!! Perfect for large family gatherings and hosting

- Anthony, August 2023
Nicola May 2023

“This beautiful house did not disappoint.”

Stayed with 10 other ladies celebrating big birthdays. Very spacious and absolutely everything you need in the cupboards. Gorgeous welcome hamper was an extra lovely touch. Location was amazing too. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to return. Thank you to the owners for sharing your beautiful property.

- Nicola, May 2023
Elizabeth May 2023

“The house surpassed the photos on website and a great base.”

We just had a issue with the top oven that would spark when using as microwave. Turned out the metal shelf that was in the oven shouldn't have been so was making it spark. The maintenance team were very quick in responding and help sort.

- Elizabeth, May 2023

We are delighted that you found the house a great base. Sorry you had a problem with the combi-oven and thank you for bringing this to our attention. We had only replaced it the week before your visit and will arrange instructions advising to remove the metal shelf before using on the microwave setting. Property Owner
Mary April 2023

“The property is wonderful and in a perfect location.”

It is large enough to cope with a family of different generations. The parking for 4 cars, the pool and football tables, are a real bonus. The kitchen is so well stocked, there is everything you could possibly need. We had a wonderful holiday, thankyou.

- Mary, April 2023
Kate April 2023

“Beautiful property.”

Perfect for all the family.

- Kate, April 2023
Carol March 2023

“What a beautiful house.”

We all really enjoyed our stay from youngest to oldest. We sometimes had a problem with the door locks. We think some of the keys are getting abit worn. Might be worth getting some new ones cut. Only a minor problem and didn't detract from our stay at all. Think we'll be back.

- Carol, March 2023

We are delighted you enjoyed your recent stay and many thanks for letting us know you had problems with the keys, we have replaced the front door key and hopefully this will resolve the issue Property Owner
Kelly December 2022

“Great week away for Christmas with friends.”

The house is plenty big enough for us not to get under each other, Games room a fun added bonus. Well equity house. Pleasant stay.

- Kelly, December 2022
Vivien December 2022

“What a huge roomy house.”

Fabulous week spent at 12 St Hildas. Only improvement I would suggest is an extra bathroom on the middle floor and a loo in the basement. The recent decoration and refurbishment has really given the house back its shine. Thank you.

- Vivien, December 2022
Rosa December 2022

“We had a fabulous time at at St Hilda's thank you so much.”

It easily swallowed us as a family and had space for the future as the children grow. The view of the abbey was a bonus from some of the upstairs windows and we loved the proximity to pannet park.

- Rosa, December 2022
Andrew December 2022

“Absolutely beautiful house, a pleasure to stay there and what a lovely way to spend a special birthday for one of our group.”

We had a little problem with the water which was attended to very quickly. Thank you. Christine

- Andrew, December 2022
Louise November 2022

“This was my 3rd visit to St Hildas, and everything was perfect.”

I was a little concerned having read a couple of other reviews, but I trusted in my previous experiences and wasn't disappointed. The property managers were lovely to communicate with, the house was immaculately clean throughout, and so warm and cosy. The pool table in the basement was new, the playroom on ground floor had had a fab makeover, and all the guests commented on how comfortable the beds were. The kitchen is so well equipped, and there was a lovely welcome pack on the table when we arrived. Will be back again.

- Louise, November 2022
Amanda November 2022

“Key collection process was confusing as owner didn’t respond to my call ref getting the keys.”

I had to ultimately get from the local office who had a spare set. It was also unclear where to leave them so I just posted back through the office door. Not sure what would have happened if I hadn’t thought to try the office! The house is beautiful but it was very dusty and the kitchen sink needed a good scrub. That aside we had an amazing time and we would stay again.

- Amanda, November 2022
Joanna November 2022

“This was an important extended family holiday for us with lots of us coming together, and it was important that the house worked well for all generations.”

We loved 12 St Hilda’s - such a beautiful home offering so much space and comfortable, beautifully decorated bedrooms. The house is extremely well equipped and we were able to relax and enjoy each other’s company for the week. It’s also in a great location for exploring Whitby. When we arrived, the heating wasn’t working but YCC sorted that immediately, dispatching a plumber to repair the problem. Thanks also to YCC for their recommendation of a Chef for a very special evening meal - Ben prepared and served the most delicious meal for 13. Such a treat!

- Joanna, November 2022
Ann August 2022

“Lovely holiday home ideal for a group of 11, with 2 children.”

Slight problem with pool table in downstairs family room, no bounce in any of the four cushions and numerous tears/rips. Slight spoiler for the competitive amongst us

- Ann, August 2022

We were sorry to hear that the state of the pool table spoilt your visit. The planned repair, recovering and replacement of cushions was attempted on the 19th August but as the table had been glued re-conditioning could not be undertaken. We are in the process of replacing it with a re-conditioned table. Again apologies that this impacted on your visit. Property Owner
Victoria August 2022

“In other properties we have rented they have organised the recycling for the property rather than relying on the council system in that area so that at the end of the stay the property manager has taken away the rubbish for the new letting.”

Our recycling was full upon our arrival and we had to take our recycling up to the recycling centre which to our amazement was closed. We had to leave our bottles etc in a box which we didn’t think was very good. As recycling is only collected every other week I think this is an area that needs addressing in this house. 13 people create a lot of recycling!

- Victoria, August 2022
Laurence May 2022

“Beautiful very big house in a fantastic location.”

Only downside is the size and age of the property makes it cold when the temperature drops and the heating was not set to come on a night but in the middle of the day only - so after a very cold night we had to ask to overide the settings; would have been good if the settings were left to manage the cold nights not to avoid the heating ever coming on!

- Laurence, May 2022
Helen April 2022

“Beautiful house, and perfectly set up for big parties to stay for a short or long break.”

Highly recommended.

- Helen, April 2022
Michael March 2022

“Second visit to this lovely spacious property which is ideal for family gatherings.”

On this occasion we had a couple of little problems-initially on arrival the heating and hot water were not functioning-this however was rectified very quickly by Pip the hosts rep; the cleanliness of the ovens need to be reviewed as black smoke omitted when initially trying to bake piazzas. We were informed by the letting company that work was being currently carried out in the property in different rooms and this would account for the large amounts of dust in certain areas. Overall this is a magnificent spacious property in an ideal location in the beautiful town of Whitby. We were blessed with fine sunny weather and used the excellent front garden facilities. The parking for 4 vehicles and games room are a definite bonus for this property. Although there were a couple of little problems this would not prevent us coming back.

- Michael, March 2022

We are sorry that you did not find the property as clean as our usual high standards. Following a couple of busy summers and linked to restrictions from Covid we have undertaken both maintenance and decorating work in a number of the bathrooms, the main stairway and front TV room this winter. The black smoke on the oven related to degreaser residue which should have been fully cleaned prior to your visit. We are glad you found the property spacious, and particularly enjoyed the parking and games room and that these little problems have not put you off coming back. Property Owner
Jennifer February 2022

“A beautiful property in a lovely setting.”

Unfortunately for us too short a time to enjoy it more. A lovely weekend however.Thank you. We would love to try to get there again at some point in the future.

- Jennifer, February 2022
Stuart December 2021

“St Hilda's house was absolutely fabulous.”

All rooms spacious very well appointed. We had a lovely family gathering. We would definitely recommend to others...

- Stuart, December 2021
Stephen November 2021

“This is our second stay at this lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed it, however we would like to offer some constructive feedback to improve the experience even more.”

I don't think the cleaning regime matches up to the premium rental fee and that along with light bulbs not working and a torn cloth on the pool table just detracts slightly from the experience. The kitchen is well equipped but to say the accommodation is for 12, some items such as wine glasses / flutes etc are inadequate. The other thing that would help guests in winter would be some clear and obvious instruction as to how the heating and hot water works. The only other observation is that the bedding and mattresses in the childrens room are the same as our previous stay 6 years ago are in urgent need of replacing.

- Stephen, November 2021

We are glad you found the property lovely and enjoyed your most recent visit. We appreciate all feedback and act upon it. We are disappointed to hear that the cleanliness was not up to our usual high standard and we will follow this up with the housekeeper as well as to why a number of bulbs has not been replaced. Post Covid we have had a very busy season and are aware that the one day turnaround does not allow all issues, such as the torn cloth on the pool table to be dealt with but we do have a few maintenance weeks planned. We had re-stocked wine glasses in October during our last visit but guests do not always inform us and/or replace such items after breakages so can only apologise for shortages. We will arrange for clear instructions in relation to the heating and hot water. We have replaced like for like bedding in the bunk room but will review for wear and tear as it is not all 6 years old. Property Owner
Dean October 2021

“This has to be the best place to stay in Whitby - a beautiful Georgian house, lots of room, great facilities.”

I'd be happy to return.

- Dean, October 2021
Shelagh October 2021

“This lovely house is very spacious, well equipped and is really comfortable.”

There is plenty of room for 8 adults, and the basement room was well used. It is convenient for the town, and the parking spaces were very useful. We really enjoyed our week.

- Shelagh, October 2021
Luke September 2021

“A most wonderful house.”

The perfect base for exploring the area. We hope to be back

- Luke, September 2021
Judith August 2021

“Although this is an impressive property in a good Location we feel for the price we paid it lacked the wow factor.”

We feel it is looking a little tired . There has obviously been a plumbing problem in the ensuite bathroom which is evident from the large water damage in the family room ceiling. There is also a very unpleasant smell from the drain in that room.Also don't think the hot water cylinder is man enough for amount of people bathing,as several times people had cold showers.

- Judith, August 2021

We are sorry that you were not fully satisfied with your recent visit to 12 St Hildas Terrace and as always we are grateful for feedback both good and bad. Thank you for spending your time in raising these issues I can confirm that ourselves, cleaners, housekeeper and agents are working hard during these difficult times to allow our property to be shared with guests, so that they do not face the disappointment of having their holiday cancelled. As the demand for the property has been unusually high during the Covid period we have not been able to perform some maintenance work that we would normally do between bookings, particularly as some jobs cannot get completed in the daily turnaround between guests on a Saturday. This specifically relates to repairing the water damage in the back sitting room. We felt, rightly or wrongly it was better not to close the property to undertake such maintenance work, leading to us cancelling often long awaited holidays. Whilst not ideal the issue does not prevent the property being made available. We are sorry you felt that the property was looking tired as we arrange for a decorator to undertake work each year on a rotational basis as the whole property cannot be painted annually. The back sitting room was decorated in April this year prior to the main season starting. Unfortunately a leak from the shower room in the master bedroom subsequently damaged the ceiling. As the repair will involve re-plastering, papering and painting it is scheduled after the busy period, we do not feel it is unsightly enough for us to cancel bookings which we know would lead to disappointment. We do not restrict either the length of time guests use the central heating and/or hot water, but in a large property of this size hot water has to be heated and stored so we appreciate that it cannot cope with all guests showering at the same time but if the hot water is left on the tank refill time is reasonable and sufficient if there is a little spacing of showers. We are sorry that you did not raise any of the issues with the agents during your visit as they possibly could have helped by arranging a drain cleaning company to help resolve the unpleasant smell and arranged for the hot water to have been left on for more continuous periods. Property Owner
Joanne June 2021

“Great location .”

... fabulous garden and brill to have parking on site We will def be back

- Joanne, June 2021
Amanda October 2020

“We had a wonderful time.”

The house has everything you could possibly need and was fantastically comfortable. The location was perfect. Just what we needed in these very strange coronavirus times.

- Amanda, October 2020
Thomas September 2020

“The house was fabulous, until a storm blew up and then there were copious drafts and we could not get the house warm enough.”

We had a skylight leak which the local team fixed promptly, despite the foul weather. We expect drafts in an old house.... The TV in the back sitting room was antique and not fit for purpose; it needs to be changed immediately. We loved the games room, however the stairs down to the games room are tricky and not suitable for older people and toddlers, hence the need to fix the upstairs TV. We loved the location and the bright and sunny aspect to the front of the house. It would have been a perfect house for our extended family, but thanks to the current stupid Covid rules, we had to split the family over the week, despite the fact that we'd all met each other countless times recently. We know that's not your doing, but our frustration must evident.

- Thomas, September 2020

Thank you for your review and we are pleased to note that despite the current restraints, restrictions and an errant storm you have managed to enjoy this beautiful property. We note your comments regarding the television in the sitting room to the rear of the property and confirm that this has now been replaced. Thank you for your feedback in this respect. We do hope we can welcome you back at a more relaxed and less restricted time. Property Owner
Claire September 2020

“Lovely place but don’t feel ‘deep clean’ is happening.”

Flys behind curtains on the carpet, lots of black hairs in kids room, showers could all do with a deep clean they’ve become mouldy and need a good scrub with something to get the mildew off. Quite a few things broken, light in bathroom upstairs, tv in master bedroom doesn’t pick up any channels. There was a bad drain smell in the master bedroom I think from the shower. The bannister downstairs is very wobbly too. I also think the playroom could do with updating and modernising. With a toddler and a crawling baby we spent a lot of time in this room and it’s very drab. The tv is so old we couldn’t put our fire stick in it as it didn’t have hdmi sockets and the picture was dreadful!! The basement is great but it’s hard to get young kids down such steep stairs, so perhaps give the playroom a lick of paint, update the sofas, get rid of the empty bookshelves and put a decent TV in there it would be a beautiful room that a family could use while tea is being cooked. On the positive side the beds are all fantastically comfy, the showers are big and the water is good pressure and heat. The kids room is huge and such a good space. We really did enjoy our stay just needs a few things fixing for us to come back again. And I did try to ring about some of the issues but was on hold to the Sykes call centre do gave up as it was taking too much time!

- Claire, September 2020

Thank you for your review and we are pleased to note you have enjoyed your stay by the coast. We also appreciate your positive comments about the property. We are sorry that in this instance cleanliness was not up to the usual high standards. We have found this year that following Covid 19 guests are spending longer in the property and leaving it in a worse state than normal and taking into account PPE and additional cleaning tasks it has been very challenging to meet our usual standard in all areas. The house is a period property and so some items such as the bannister and decoration of the play room are in keeping. Usually the empty book shelves and playroom are full of toys, DVDs, board games and Wii games. Again because of Covid 19 all such items have had to be removed. We will consider upgrading the TV. However, it is also often used as a room of sanctuary for adults away from children who generally use the downstairs games room. Once again thank you for your comments. Property Owner
Jackie January 2020

“Lovely large house perfectly situated for a walk into Whitby.”

Plenty of parking for four large cars. All of the rooms were beautiful with high quality furnishings and bedding. The kitchen was a bit of a squash for thirteen of us. We received a lovely welcome pack full of Yorkshire goodies. A very nice place to stay and would definitely stay again or recommend.

- Jackie, January 2020
Sarah December 2019

“We have booked through Yorkshire costal cottages many times over the last 15 years.”

We know the office staff well and it was extremely frustrating having to deal with the new telephone system which means you can’t talk directly to the Whitby staff.

- Sarah, December 2019

We are sorry you found it difficult to access the Whitby office staff and have passed the feedback onto the office. Property Owner
Sharon November 2019

“The house was amazing and huge.”

We enjoyed the location of the house being 5 mins from Whitby town centre.

- Sharon, November 2019
Alison July 2019

“Absolutely amazing property!”

There was so much space and the downstairs games room was just fantastic. The owners have put so many lovely extra touches in, like the children’s toys, wetsuits and the dogs beds. We’ve already booked for next year and can’t wait to go back. The only issue, and it’s not really an issue as the owners have no way of knowing when it’s let out so I’m sure they’ll appreciate the feedback is that some of the mattresses could do with replacing, in particular the master bedroom. Would highly recommend this place and really can’t wait to return ☺️

- Alison, July 2019
Hodgkinson Party May 2019

“Beautiful property, loved it!”

This was our family alternative Christmas. Fantastic despite the weather. We would love to come back.

- Hodgkinson Party, May 2019
Barton Party Mar 2019

“Lovely property, everything we needed.”

- Barton Party, Mar 2019
Brown Party Mar 2019

“Would definitely come back.”

Great house and lovely location. We experienced some issues with a lock which had failed but Yorkshire Coastal Cottages provided quick assistance so nothing to complain about. All perfect!

- Brown Party, Mar 2019
Milne Party Feb 2019

“This has been an ideal base for our celebratory family weekend in Whitby.”

The location is great and the property is perfect for both adults and children. Spacious accommodation, beds comfortable and games room a real bonus.

- Milne Party, Feb 2019
Graham Party Jan 2019

“Amazing house - space, location, equipment, cleanliness.”

We would love to come back, thank you. All excellent and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

- Graham Party, Jan 2019
The Tranter Family Nov -0001

“A superb holiday property, ideal for our family get together and the 50th party for the twins Alex and Andrew.”

Excellent accommodation with lovely quality beds and the downstairs cinema room was wonderful.

- The Tranter Family, Nov -0001
The Hannock Family Nov -0001

“A 5 Star gem, it was awesome - will definitely book again.”

- The Hannock Family, Nov -0001
The Stevensons Family Nov -0001

“Overall our experience was excellent.”

We were very kindly allowed to check in earlier which made it less stressful for us as our wedding day was the next day. The house is gorgeous and very well equipped, all our guests loved it - especially the children! We have never been in a house so well equipped before! We definitely want to stay in this house again.

- The Stevensons Family, Nov -0001
The Shield Family Nov -0001

“This must be one of the best properties in Whitby, already booked again for next year.”

The perfect house in the perfect location! Thank you for excellent customer service and a beautiful welcome hamper.

- The Shield Family, Nov -0001
The Smithson and Cromer-Hart Party Nov -0001

“Well worth it's 5 Star Gold status, the ultimate luxury property in Whitby!”

- The Smithson and Cromer-Hart Party, Nov -0001
M Dixon Nov -0001

“Many thanks.”

All the family had a perfect 3 day break at 12 St Hilda's - a superb venue for a family gathering - with the good weather being a bonus. I am on your e mailing list so will definetly be using you again - very impressed with the service and quality of accommodation.

- M Dixon, Nov -0001
The Eccles and Timmer Party Nov -0001

“A fabulous family house, three generations of our have stayed in this unique house.”

- The Eccles and Timmer Party, Nov -0001
The Telford Family Nov -0001

“One of the best holiday properties we've stayed in - truly superb!”

- The Telford Family, Nov -0001
The Morrows and Rounds Party Nov -0001

“We have had a fabulous time celebrating a 60th birthday and enjoying this wonderful home.”

From small children to grown-ups, there has been something for everyone! Including great memories.

- The Morrows and Rounds Party, Nov -0001
The Easton, Richardson, Whiting and Wakeman Party Nov -0001

“Had the best family weekend, celebrating my brother's 40th birthday.”

Perfect house, we would love to live here!! We will be back!

- The Easton, Richardson, Whiting and Wakeman Party, Nov -0001
The Jackson and Spencer Family Nov -0001

“Had a great family holiday, stunning house and superb location.”

The kids loved playing hide and seek in the house with all the wonderful toys here! We will return.

- The Jackson and Spencer Family, Nov -0001
The Mills Family Nov -0001

“Enjoyed celebrating Granddad's 70th birthday in a beautiful and comfortable surrounding.”

The house and it's furnishings/decor are just beautiful.

- The Mills Family, Nov -0001
Daniel Frost Nov -0001

“Such a beautiful home full of nooks and crannies for everyone.”

It felt like we'd walked into someones home - just perfect for a family gathering of far flung family members! Thank you so much.

- Daniel Frost, Nov -0001
The Robinson Party Nov -0001

“Stunning property, ideally located, the basement games room was perfect for our teenagers in the group.”

We will certainly book again.

- The Robinson Party, Nov -0001

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Over four floors. Five bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor super king-size double, 1 x first floor family bedroom with zip link twin beds and 1 x single bed with pull out trundle bed , 2 x second floor doubles. First floor shower room, second floor bathroom with bath, wet room area with shower, basin & WC. Ground floor cloakroom, first floor cloakroom. Kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Two ground floor sitting rooms, both with open fire. Lower ground floor TV, plus games area.
Gas central heating, with open fires in ground floor sitting rooms
Double fan oven with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, additional fridge/freezer (in utility), dishwasher, coffee machine, washer/dryer (in utility), 1 x TV, DVD, Nintendo Wii (in sitting room)
59” TV, DVD, sound system (ground floor), WiFi. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for 4 cars (rear of property), plus roadside parking to the front of property. To the front is a laid lawn with a flagstone path. Rear is an enclosed flagstone courtyard. 2 pets welcome at a charge of £30 per pet per stay. Local amenities 5 mins’ walk.

The property

Lower Ground Floor On the lower ground floor there is a spacious TV room with a 60" LED Smart TV, Smart 3D Blu-ray DVD player, 120 watt soundbar system with Bluetooth and Subwoofer together with a games room that includes a pool table and a football table - perfect for relaxing and having fun if the weather clouds over! Ground Floor St Hilda’s comprises superb accommodation including a large reception hall with beautiful curved staircase.

An elegant drawing room has bay windows overlooking the gardens, comfortable seating and an open fire.

A second large reception room, a sitting room - or children’s play room with toys, books and games - also has an open fire. The extensively equipped kitchen is very stylish with granite work surfaces and includes a double oven, hob, dishwasher plus a Nespresso coffee system with a box of fragrant coffees to choose from.

It also has a dining area so you can sit with a glass of wine and watch the cook work - or we can arrange for a chef to come and prepare a meal as a special treat!

A useful utility room has a washing machine, a dryer and an airer.

Off here is a downstairs WC with hand wash basin. First Floor This truly fabulous house has a gorgeous master bedroom with a Super King size bed, original fireplace and a stylish en-suite shower room with a shower, WC and hand wash basin.

There is a second double bedroom with a Super King size bed as well as a charming family bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and a single bed.

This floor also has a shower room plus a separate WC with hand wash basin. Second Floor This floor has two beautiful double bedrooms, each looking out over the pretty Pannett Park, towards the North Yorks Moors.

There is a magnificent house bathroom on this top floor, with a roll top bath, wet room area, WC and hand wash basin, and fabulous views across to the harbour and Whitby Abbey. Outside With private parking for four cars, there is also a beautiful enclosed walled garden with a lawn and borders to the front with a terrace, complete with table and chairs, to sit and relax.

The property also has a good size, paved courtyard to the rear - perfect for storing bikes - with potted plants and a bench.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for everyone. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay, rich in heritage, wonders and scenic spots, and in easy reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

Note : Wifi is available at this property
Note: Pets are welcome at a charge of £30 per pet per stay
Note: Back entrance accessed by 5 steps, front entrance accessed by 15 steps.
Note : Please be aware that a starter pack of logs/kindling is only supplied between October and March.
NOTE: From 1st September 2024 the bed configuration will change from bunk beds to two single zip-link beds. The property will only sleep 12.
Note: Kitchen table will extend to seat 12.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A brilliant large house on wonderful St Hildas Terrace.”

“12 St Hilda's Terrace, Whitby is a fantastic property with stunning views and perfect for our family with young grandchildren and dogs.”

“12 St Hilda’s Terrace was a great place to reunite our family (8 adults and 4 children 4 & under) with parking for 4 cars off road.”

“Outside furniture dirty and damaged Couldn't open the front door or front windows.”

“No.12 St Hildas is such a beautiful house and everything we needed for our family get together.”

“This is a truly beautiful property, the photos on the website don’t do it justice.”

“This was the most amazing house we have stayed in and was a fantastic location for a 50th birthday celebration with 3 generations.”

“Hello, Firstly, I would like to start by saying how much overall my family and I did enjoy our stay at St Hilda’s.”

“Fabulous holiday home.”

“This property is stunning.”

“Amazing stay.”

“This beautiful house did not disappoint.”

“The house surpassed the photos on website and a great base.”

“The property is wonderful and in a perfect location.”

“Beautiful property.”

“What a beautiful house.”

“Great week away for Christmas with friends.”

“What a huge roomy house.”

“We had a fabulous time at at St Hilda's thank you so much.”

“Absolutely beautiful house, a pleasure to stay there and what a lovely way to spend a special birthday for one of our group.”

“This was my 3rd visit to St Hildas, and everything was perfect.”

“Key collection process was confusing as owner didn’t respond to my call ref getting the keys.”

“This was an important extended family holiday for us with lots of us coming together, and it was important that the house worked well for all generations.”

“Lovely holiday home ideal for a group of 11, with 2 children.”

“In other properties we have rented they have organised the recycling for the property rather than relying on the council system in that area so that at the end of the stay the property manager has taken away the rubbish for the new letting.”

“Beautiful very big house in a fantastic location.”

“Beautiful house, and perfectly set up for big parties to stay for a short or long break.”

“Second visit to this lovely spacious property which is ideal for family gatherings.”

“A beautiful property in a lovely setting.”

“St Hilda's house was absolutely fabulous.”

“This is our second stay at this lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed it, however we would like to offer some constructive feedback to improve the experience even more.”

“This has to be the best place to stay in Whitby - a beautiful Georgian house, lots of room, great facilities.”

“This lovely house is very spacious, well equipped and is really comfortable.”

“A most wonderful house.”

“Although this is an impressive property in a good Location we feel for the price we paid it lacked the wow factor.”

“Great location .”

“We had a wonderful time.”

“The house was fabulous, until a storm blew up and then there were copious drafts and we could not get the house warm enough.”

“Lovely place but don’t feel ‘deep clean’ is happening.”

“Lovely large house perfectly situated for a walk into Whitby.”

“We have booked through Yorkshire costal cottages many times over the last 15 years.”

“The house was amazing and huge.”

“Absolutely amazing property!”

“Beautiful property, loved it!”

“Lovely property, everything we needed.”

“Would definitely come back.”

“This has been an ideal base for our celebratory family weekend in Whitby.”

“Amazing house - space, location, equipment, cleanliness.”

“A superb holiday property, ideal for our family get together and the 50th party for the twins Alex and Andrew.”

“A 5 Star gem, it was awesome - will definitely book again.”

“Overall our experience was excellent.”

“This must be one of the best properties in Whitby, already booked again for next year.”

“Well worth it's 5 Star Gold status, the ultimate luxury property in Whitby!”

“Many thanks.”

“A fabulous family house, three generations of our have stayed in this unique house.”

“One of the best holiday properties we've stayed in - truly superb!”

“We have had a fabulous time celebrating a 60th birthday and enjoying this wonderful home.”

“Had the best family weekend, celebrating my brother's 40th birthday.”

“Had a great family holiday, stunning house and superb location.”

“Enjoyed celebrating Granddad's 70th birthday in a beautiful and comfortable surrounding.”

“Such a beautiful home full of nooks and crannies for everyone.”

“Stunning property, ideally located, the basement games room was perfect for our teenagers in the group.”

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The property

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About the location

WHITBY