Bramblewick | Staithes | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Kerstin
October 2024

“Lovely peaceful stay, nice space and good location with all mod cons making for an easy and homely.”

Walking distance to runswick bay if you want to brave the steep hill

Walking distance to runswick bay if you want to brave the steep hill

- Kerstin, October 2024
Julie October 2024

“Loved the lodge , very cosy and clean.”

Would prefer to be able to use central heating when we wanted on/off rather than the times been preset and a couple of times the tv lost signal, but other than that really enjoyed our stay in the Bramblewick,

- Julie, October 2024
Stephen September 2024

“Everything was as we had hoped.”

A wonderful lodge.

- Stephen, September 2024
Carole September 2024

“Excellent property, well maintained, clean and very comfortable.”

Just one thing, we are not used to a smart tv and there was no tv instruction guide. We had a blackout, not anything to do with the property and would recommend people take a torch, luckily we had one.

- Carole, September 2024
Karen September 2024

“Had read some of the reviews before booking Bramblewick and I’m glad I still chose to go.”

Beautiful lodge on a lovely site, perfect for exploring Yorkshire. I would definitely recommend a stay

- Karen, September 2024
Peter July 2024

“The Lodge is in an excellent location, in a very quiet area and close to bus stops if you don’t want to use the car.”

The Lodge was clean and had everything that we needed for our week log stay. We enjoyed the holiday and would definitely return. Two small points. The double bed had a 13.5 tog duvet and this proved too much for summer night time temperatures. There was no option for change. The outside decking area would definitely benefit from some sun shade.

- Peter, July 2024
Lee May 2024

“The property is in desperate need of a deep intense clean and the exterior decking needs to be fixed as there’s a trip hazard through the gate where a board has split badly.”

Full of cobwebs all around the decking, windows and doors as well as inside the bedrooms. The bed linen and towels were dirty of which we reported at the time and were replaced. Uncomfortable settee because the cushions have sunk now. The carpets were filthy as were the settees. I had to go out and buy some WD40 so oil all the internal doors as they squeaked badly. Everyone who wrote in the book mentioned trouble with the patio door closing. Why hasn’t this yet been fixed? Overall, a disappointing first booking with Sykes and at the moment, we wouldn’t book again.

- Lee, May 2024
Lorraine May 2024

“We stayed here 14 months ago and had a good time hence that's why we rebooked again, This time everything was shocking, on the entrance the place looked filthy, both the furniture and carpets were were badly marked and stained, the cutlery in the drawer was absolutely filthy, not one item was clean , it was as though the cleaners washed them in dirty water, as for the outside rear it was full of rubbish, come Wedmesday we decided to go home.”

We paid £900.00 and feel ripped off , and we would like a refund of 50% it's a shame as the site is very nice, but we were disappointed this time with Bramblewick.for the reasons stated.

- Lorraine, May 2024

We are sorry that you were unhappy with your stay at Bramblewick. A telephone number is supplied for you to contact the local office should you experience any problems, had you done so we would have done our best to rectify them. Property Owner
Philip May 2024

“Property clean and as described.”

Really enjoy our short stay as a family. Ideal location for exploring the local area. Only real issue we had was finding the property as it was late and during a thunderstorm making visibility difficult. Could you have a simple map to assist?

- Philip, May 2024
M March 2024

“The lodge was cosy +warm , clean, with all neccessary facilities provided .”

Unfortunately the en suite shower head holder was broken, but we used the other shower . The patio door was a bit temperamental, not closing easily . The site electric security gates were open all the time ..But we have stayed at the Pines before, so didn't feel it was a worry , it was very quiet .

- M, March 2024
Sarah March 2024

“This was our first time staying in a lodge and we definitely made a good choice !”

Bramblewick had everything we needed , it was so warm and spacious and immaculately clean. We loved the welcome gift too ! We would recommend to family and friends.

- Sarah, March 2024
Janet February 2024

“Fab stay in a beautiful lodge ❤️”

- Janet, February 2024
Anne October 2023

“A very pleasant stay in such a quiet peaceful location.”

Excellent accomodation, accessories, equipment and a very much appreciated welcome collection. Maybe consider a mat by the patio doors, would offer protection to the carpet. I did speak to Fiona regarding a couple of issues and hopefully they got sorted.

- Anne, October 2023
Judith September 2023

“The lodge was very clean and comfortable, and cosy of an evening after been out all day in a beautiful part of the country.”

Would recommend and hopefully return.

- Judith, September 2023
Kath September 2023

“Bramblewick was spotlessly clean and welcoming on arrival The Welcome Pack was ...”

Bramblewick was spotlessly clean and welcoming on arrival The Welcome Pack was greatly appreciated Facilities had everything and more than you could need All in all a beautiful place and well worth every penny

- Kath, September 2023
Margaret September 2023

“No real complaints but a few additional items would help.”

An iron and ironing board Oven glove Sun shade

- Margaret, September 2023
Amanda August 2023

“This was our 3rd stay at The Pines and sadly we were very disappointed with this lodge.”

We were charged a 5 star price for a 2 star lodge. Issues to mention as follows. Windows not cleaned. Hoovers unable to be used due to not being emptied for a long period which caused them to stink when we did try to use. Lack of cleaning products. Mop totally unable to be used, small brush and dustpan not fit for purpose, only two bin bags for a week. No iron or ironing board which we had to waste a full day on Sunday 13th to purchase. Owners were contacted by Yorkshire coastal cottages and were told that they do not supply, which is odd considering there is a washer dryer. No clothes maiden supplied also. There was a slug in shower in ensuite on arrival and shower head will not stay in position which is is difficult to use with one hand whilst holding shower head with the other hand. No umbrella for outside on decking, which along with the furniture needed cleaning also. We booked this lodge expecting the same standard as previous stays in other lodges on the Pines and I feel we have been grossly overcharged.

- Amanda, August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to offer your feedback on your recent stay at Bramblewick. I am sorry to hear we did not live up to your expectations on this occasion. We were very surprised to hear your comments regarding the cleanliness of the lodge. Yorkshire Coastal Cottages pride themselves on their high standards of cleaning and maintenance on all the properties they look after at Pines. We would not expect you to have to start cleaning the property whilst on your holiday hence we only supply a minimum amount of cleaning products. The windows are cleaned on a regular basis as are all the lodges. Due to the limited space in Bramblewick we have not in the past provided an ironing board and iron, however as you have flagged this up to us as a problem we will look into solving this issue. Property Owner
Stewart June 2023

“Wonderful spacious lodge, set in a lovely location.”

Very secure gated entry. Quiet and relaxing site. Great location for visiting the surrounding area, plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. We had a fantastic sunny week here.

- Stewart, June 2023
Julie Margaret May 2023

“Lodge very clean and comfortable Patio doors need repair difficult to close as ...”

Lodge very clean and comfortable Patio doors need repair difficult to close as is the lock on the door to get in difficult to open Faulty curtain rail which we did fix ourselves Dissapointed no welcome pack not even a bottle of milk

- Julie Margaret, May 2023
John March 2023

“Bramblewick was situated in the corner of an immaculate 5star site,nice and quiet and more than our expectations ,it was exceptionally comfortable,spacious and very well appointed.”

The little touch of bread,tea,coffee and bubbly was a nice welcome to start our holiday.The bed rooms duvets ,towels all top quality ,en suites and main bedroom very spacious, Entry and exit from the site easy and felt special! All in all a perfect first time at the Pines and will definately rebook for future holidays !

- John, March 2023
Annette March 2023

“Property very good, just small things spoil it a little.”

Shower waste needs unblocking tray fills up to nearly overflowing, lack of sharp knives, shortage of glasses and patio door difficult to shut.

- Annette, March 2023
Claire November 2022

“This was our second stay at Bramblewick and have a third stay booked.”

We spent a week in the lodge from 5th November. It is very comfy and extremely warm and cosy. We love having Netflix on the TV and all the mod cons in the kitchen. You really could live in it long term. People have complained about not getting the channels on the TV. BBC you can get as normal but for Yorkshire just use channel 103. Thank you. Claire.

- Claire, November 2022
Lorraine August 2022

“Bramblewick is a lovely lodge, set in a beautiful location, easily accessible to explore surrounding areas.”

However, there are a few little niggly things that need addressing to make peoples stay more comfortable and enjoyable. It would be nice to have a sun shade / brolly on the decking to provide shade on a hot sunny day, as unfortunately we had to go inside due to not having any shade which was a shame. Something really needs to be done about the live TV. Many nights were spoilt as we were unable to watch TV due to the poor reception. We did not use the dishwasher as the large dinner plates were too big to fit in and were taller than the washer blades. Coat pegs are still falling off the wall in the corridor as reported many times in the guest book. There is no manual book explaining how to use the heating, as we needed to put the heating on for my elderly parents, we didn’t figure it out until a day before our leave. All in all we enjoyed our stay, and despite the above, we would recommend Bramblewick, but would recommend that things are put right to make the stay more comfortable.

- Lorraine, August 2022
Kashif August 2022

“Overall we were very pleased with the property, it was lovely.”

Suggestions to improve would be: 1. The listing doesn't mention if there are any towels provided. The email says check the listing, but nothing on there! Although we were pleased to find towels were there. 2. It was difficult to find the property - the postcode took us near the beach, which was at least half a mile away! The correct postcode should be: TS13 5HR 3. The email states: As you approach the main entrance to the pines, there should be a gate on your left-hand side, you go past, carry on up the track to the second gate.... It should read the gate should be on your RIGHT HAND SIDE 4. Once we finally past the gate it was difficult to find the correct lodge in the dark as again the instructions were wrong. The email states "On entering the site through the gates follow the road right round, the lodge is the last one in the corner on the left"... The correct instructions should be "On entering the site through the gates, take the first left, then follow this road to the end, the lodge is the last one on the corner on the left" Please amend these details. Then the property would have got 5* review

- Kashif, August 2022

Thank you for letting us know we have updated these details Property Owner
James June 2022

“The patio is south facing so gets the sun all day which is great but desperately needs an umbrella for some shade.”

More cups and glasses are required as when there are four people there are only 5 mugs, 5 tumblers and 5 wine glasses no cups, there were plenty of empty cupboards so no lack of space. Lodge in a great site and a good position .

- James, June 2022
Caroline June 2022

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

The lodge surpassed our expectations, the setting so peaceful, the weather was the icing on the cake! We did an online shop at home with Asda and had it delivered straight to the lodge.

- Caroline, June 2022
Rosemary June 2022

“Comfortable and well equipped lodge with plenty of space for me, my daughter and dog.”

Couple of niggles: awkward lock on patio doors need fixing, also broken shower bracket in bathroom. I would have liked a small electric Nespresso machine as I miss having good coffee and I’m afraid the cafetière doesn’t do it for me. Small ones can be purchased very cheaply. We loved the area and the dog friendly beach. The Bakery in the Shed (in the lane next to Runswick Bay Hotel)is wonderful, tasty bread and amazing cakes - lemon drizzle, Portuguese tarts, apple crumble slices etc. Danby National Park Centre is less than half an hours drive and has an Art Gallery with changing exhibitions, excellent crafts in the shop, and permanent galleries devoted to the National Park. Also an outdoor area suitable for children and great cafe, both dog friendly.

- Rosemary, June 2022
Claire May 2022

“Lovely very comfortable lodge in a peaceful location.”

Had everything you needed including washing machine which wasn't mentioned in the information. Nice welcome pack left as well. Would certainly book again.

- Claire, May 2022
Julie May 2022

“Positives: A fabulous lodge on a very peaceful site, in a beautiful location.”

Situated between 2 lovely walks along the Cleveland Way (3.8 miles to Staithes & 9 miles to Whitby). The welcome pack was a lovely surprise. But it would have been useful to have known about it in advance. Negatives: • Broken shower bracket in en-suite (previously reported by other guests). • No live ITV channels (previously reported by other guests). • On 6/5/22 we checked with Sykes Cottages to see if Bramblewick lodge had a washing machine. We were told us that none of the lodges had one. It did !! • No ironing board or iron (which is odd given that it has a washing machine). • The lock on the main door to the lodge was temperamental in that, on occasions, it wouldn’t lock/unlock. • The patio doors would not close properly and are clearly out of alignment. We had to pull the door to the left in order to close it correctly (previously reported by other guests). • More general information about the surrounding area would have been useful: Eg. (1) Local walking guides (fortunately we took our own and have left them for future guests); (2) public transport – we discovered that the bus stops were opposite the Runswick Bay Hotel and that the X4 bus runs every half hour to/from Whitby & Middlesborough. • The lack of a site office was a little disconcerting. What would happen in an emergency?

- Julie, May 2022
David April 2022

“The property was lovely and very clean.”

Very quiet and relaxing.It’s a pity we found one or two minor problems on arrival ie shower bracket broken,but just holding the shower head on,curtain rails a bit askew where brackets coming away from wall.These were reported.However nothing to put us off.It was nice to find some food essentials had been left for us.Despite previous comments we found no problems with the TV.

- David, April 2022
Steve March 2022

“We had a lovely weeks stay at Bramblebrook.”

The lodge was spotless on arrival and had everything for my wife I , and a great enclosed deck for our little dog Milli. The area is great to get out to quaint little coastal villages like Sandsend , Saltburn and Staithes as well as Redcar and Whitby. The weather was also kind to us. All in all a great holiday.

- Steve, March 2022
Ian February 2022

“Peaceful location cabin is perfect had a nice break would definitely go back 10 out of 10 for us”

- Ian, February 2022
Jayne February 2022

“The lodge itself was beautiful however 1: We had an issue on the first day with the patio door not closing it took quite a while to get through to you by telephone and the door was not fixed up until leaving 2: Did not appreciate coming back to the lodge for lunch to find a maintenance guy looking at the cooker would have been nice to be informed he would be there especially as this was a holiday.”

3: Did not think it was professional to have to keep bringing parcels in for the owners of the lodge 4: There was no live T.V which should have been made aware of before arrival yes there was net flix however on 2 occasions we couldn't access it as it said too many devices were using the account "ian" 5: did not enjoy being woken up by the diggers directly behind the bedroom at 7.30am/7.45am each morning should have a note on the listing about noisy building works. Such a shame had the above not happened would have been perfect

- Jayne, February 2022
Deborah November 2021

“We realise that the live TV to no fault of the owner but it would have been nice if we informed on arrival”

- Deborah, November 2021
Claire October 2021

“Bramble wick was an excellent lodge to stay in.”

Very clean and comfy with all mod cons including dishwasher and wine cooler! We loved our stay here and would definitely recommend, there was plenty of room for us 4 adults and 1 dog. The only thing I would suggest is better instructions of where to find the lodge once you arrive! We went into the first main gate which took us onto the wrong part of the site and we ended up trying to get into the wrong lodge!! So from the main rd, go down the lane and take the second gate on the right (not the first).

- Claire, October 2021
Katharine August 2021

“A well presented lodge in a really good location surrounded by beautiful scenery.”

Would definitely vist again

- Katharine, August 2021
Jackie August 2021

“Lodge was lovely clean, well equipped.”

We would stay there again.

- Jackie, August 2021

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Summary

All-one-level
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with fire
included towels and bedding
Central heating with fire
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, wine cooler
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for two cars
Decked area with furniture
One well-behaved small pet is welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles

The property

Staithes 2.8 miles.

Situated in the quaint village of Runswick Bay, just a few miles from the picturesque seaside village of Staithes, is this contemporary single-storey lodge, Bramblewick.

This fabulously-appointed lodge adds a touch of luxury to your next family staycation to North Yorkshire. Two sought-after off-road parking spaces greet you upon arrival at the property, making it easy to leave the car and head off to explore the delights of the local area on foot, before ascending a few steps to reach the lodge, welcoming you into the open-plan living space, flooded with natural light invited in through the patio doors, and beautifully decorated with a mix of contemporary and traditional furnishings, offerings a welcoming atmosphere. The sociable space boasts a stylish kitchen, fit with all of the modern amenities, and featuring an elegant kitchen island, doubling as a breakfast bar, where you can enjoy a glass of wine with the chef, before gathering the group around the dining table to spend some overdue quality time together as you indulge in some tasty treats.

Snuggle up into an armchair in front of the fire to watch a movie together, making sure not to forget the popcorn, before heading off to bed, tucking the kids up in the twin bedroom before retiring to the king-size bedroom, benefiting from an en-suite shower room, where you can rinse off your sandy toes before nestling down for the night.

In the morning, prepare for another day of adventure with a rejuvenate rinse in the family bathroom, before heading outside through the patio doors to enjoy a spot of breakfast on the veranda as the sun rises, indulging in a loaf of freshly baked bread from the nearby Beech Grove Bakery.

Lace up your walking boots and take the liner walk along the clifftop of Runswick Bay, providing panoramic views across the bay, dropping down to the beautiful sandy beach to build a sandcastle and a dip in the rejuvenating water before following the Cleveland Way National Trail north to the village of Staithes, where you can browse the quaint boutiques for a keepsake and finish the day with a stop at The Royal George for a pint of real ale.Travel further afield to the nearby seaside resort of Scarborough, home to a host of fun-filled attractions, including Scarborough Open Air Theatre, the venue for musical performances, as well as Alpamare UK, a beachfront water park homing four exciting slides, perfect for the thrill-seekers in the group! Water enthusiasts can head to Dexters Surf Shop, School & Hire Centre Ltd to partake in a surfing lesson, as the rest of the group enjoy a leisurely stroll along North Bay Beach, delighting in the colourful beach huts that line the beachfront.

However you plan to spend your time, Bramblewick is an idyllic base for touring the very best of North Yorkshire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

STAITHES

Whitby 10 miles.

The charming and sleepy seaside village of Staithes, with its cobbled streets and back alleys, is something of an artist’s dream. Its pretty houses and cottages are clustered around the old harbour and surrounded by high craggy cliffs on three sides, with a sheltered sandy beach set amongst the rocky coastline. The village can claim connections with Captain Cook who was apprenticed to a draper near the harbour. Nowadays, Staithes is a must for anyone visiting the Yorkshire Coast and has a good selection of pubs, shops and tea rooms. Staithes is still home to an RNLI lifeboat station and a small fleet of cobles (fishing boats) landing fish, crab and lobster, with boat trips for birdwatching, fishing and even whale watching available. It’s also the location of the popular BBC children’s TV series, Old Jack’s Boat. Staithes has a strong attraction for artists, with an annual Art and Heritage Festival, galleries and artists studios with art courses and workshops regularly on offer. There’s a free Illusion Trail, which guides visitors around the network of ginnels (alleyways), with trail guides available locally. The best views of the town can be enjoyed from the Cleveland Way which runs down the cliff to the sea’s edge. Altogether a superb base for exploring the Yorkshire Coast, visiting the larger resorts of Whitby or Scarborough and enjoying the moorland villages of the North York Moors National Park.

One well-behaved small dog is welcome with a supplement charge of £30

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely peaceful stay, nice space and good location with all mod cons making for an easy and homely.”

“Loved the lodge , very cosy and clean.”

“Everything was as we had hoped.”

“Excellent property, well maintained, clean and very comfortable.”

“Had read some of the reviews before booking Bramblewick and I’m glad I still chose to go.”

“The Lodge is in an excellent location, in a very quiet area and close to bus stops if you don’t want to use the car.”

“The property is in desperate need of a deep intense clean and the exterior decking needs to be fixed as there’s a trip hazard through the gate where a board has split badly.”

“Property clean and as described.”

“The lodge was cosy +warm , clean, with all neccessary facilities provided .”

“This was our first time staying in a lodge and we definitely made a good choice !”

“Fab stay in a beautiful lodge ❤️”

“A very pleasant stay in such a quiet peaceful location.”

“The lodge was very clean and comfortable, and cosy of an evening after been out all day in a beautiful part of the country.”

“Bramblewick was spotlessly clean and welcoming on arrival The Welcome Pack was ...”

“No real complaints but a few additional items would help.”

“This was our 3rd stay at The Pines and sadly we were very disappointed with this lodge.”

“Wonderful spacious lodge, set in a lovely location.”

“Lodge very clean and comfortable Patio doors need repair difficult to close as ...”

“Bramblewick was situated in the corner of an immaculate 5star site,nice and quiet and more than our expectations ,it was exceptionally comfortable,spacious and very well appointed.”

“Property very good, just small things spoil it a little.”

“This was our second stay at Bramblewick and have a third stay booked.”

“Bramblewick is a lovely lodge, set in a beautiful location, easily accessible to explore surrounding areas.”

“Overall we were very pleased with the property, it was lovely.”

“The patio is south facing so gets the sun all day which is great but desperately needs an umbrella for some shade.”

“We had a fabulous holiday.”

“Comfortable and well equipped lodge with plenty of space for me, my daughter and dog.”

“Lovely very comfortable lodge in a peaceful location.”

“Positives: A fabulous lodge on a very peaceful site, in a beautiful location.”

“The property was lovely and very clean.”

“We had a lovely weeks stay at Bramblebrook.”

“Peaceful location cabin is perfect had a nice break would definitely go back 10 out of 10 for us”

“We realise that the live TV to no fault of the owner but it would have been nice if we informed on arrival”

“Bramble wick was an excellent lodge to stay in.”

“A well presented lodge in a really good location surrounded by beautiful scenery.”

“Lodge was lovely clean, well equipped.”

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About the location

STAITHES