Sleepers | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

107 Customer Review(s)

Glynn
October 2024

“The property is in an Excellent location.”

Short walk to Whitby. With the added bonus of having private parking. All of the following has been said before in reviews - bathroom and toilet taps are difficult to turn on and off. Bed is uncomfortable. To make it properly dog-friendly a fence around outside area would be good.

Short walk to Whitby. With the added bonus of having private parking. All of the following has been said before in reviews - bathroom and toilet taps are difficult to turn on and off. Bed is uncomfortable. To make it properly dog-friendly a fence around outside area would be good.

- Glynn, October 2024
Jason October 2024

“Very well equipped holiday cottage, perfectly located as it is a short and lovely walk into the town.”

A few minor issues which the owner is addressing for future occupants but nothing to detract from our lovely peaceful stay.

- Jason, October 2024
Barry September 2024

“A really enjoyable and comfortable 2 wks spotlessly clean and well stocked with everything you needed.”

our only cryticism the toilet seats were lose the hot tap in toilet a job to turn on and the tap in the sink in bathroom to tight to turn on. apart from the these silly little things it was a wonderful couple of wks

- Barry, September 2024
Diàna June 2024

“We enjoyed our stay at Sleepers but although the position is fantastic and a haven for train and transport enthusiasts, it was not a place where we had a decent night's sleep.”

Ironic considering the name of the cottage. This was not due to train noise but the uncomfortable bed. There is room for a king size bed but a rather rickety double with a barely adequate duvet is provided. This constantly slipped off the bed when in use. We gave up and my hisband and I used the two single duvets provided on the bunk beds. However the views from the cottage are wonderful and the property is very clean and conveniently situated.

- Diàna, June 2024
Gary June 2024

“A great property, and a great location, parking space was a big bonus.”

Would highly recommend.

- Gary, June 2024
Linda May 2024

“This cottage was a huge disappointment the floorboards in the main room was so creaky when you walked on them that it disturbed anyone that was downstairs in bed ,sofa was badly stained,both taps in the toilet and bathroom are loose which made them hard to use ,back ring on the cooker doesn't stay on ,dirty oven trays that need to go in the bin ,the stairs carpet was dirty as was the rugs at the sides of the bed ,also the bed itself was the most uncomfortable bed we've ever slept in and the bedding was so dated ,with no spare bedding which we haven'tcome across before,we've stayed in a lot of cottages including 2 on the same row as this and the owners have thought about the comfort of there guests but not this owner and considering we paid £1064 for this cottage it was a disgrace and should be up to a good standard ,the patio had weeds growing out of the flags , we did leave early as we couldn't face another night in that bed , so I wouldn't recommend this cottage until the owners sort it out.”

Only bonus to us was the parking space .

- Linda, May 2024
Christopher May 2024

“Overall a lovely comfortable holiday cottage.”

Good location and ideal parking. However... The tap on the basin in the bathroom was difficult to operate. A two handed job. We bought a bath mat for our confidence in the shower. The TV aerial was not connected but eventually sussed it out. Back right gas ring not staying on, as reported in the safety report. The others worked efficiently. Looking back, we had a lovely week. Would book again.

- Christopher, May 2024
Sharon April 2024

“Central & car parking was great.”

Unfortunately we asked Sykes if we could be relocated & nothing came of it…It may be dog friendly but NOT dog secure…couldn’t sit out & just leave the dog outside. Cleaning issues re: dirty rim toilet, oven door, cobwebs, bathroom taps need attention, bedding thin (no extra blankets) No welcome pack…Just not enjoyable & expected more!!

- Sharon, April 2024
Shirley March 2024

“Great location, nice property.”

Bunk beds make second room very limited for getting in and out of bed with mobility issues also limits space for getting dressed. Two single beds would be much better. Second room more suitable for children, not adults.

- Shirley, March 2024
John March 2024

“Had a lovely stay been to Whitby a few times now but parking was always a ...”

Had a lovely stay been to Whitby a few times now but parking was always a problem this was a bonus with parking on site lovely views from the cottage five minutes walk into the town what more could you ask for would book again

- John, March 2024
Nicola December 2023

“This is the second time we have stayed at Sleepers and we love it and I’m sure we will be back again in the next year.”

We find it comfortable and cosy and in an ideal location and having the parking space is a god send in Whitby! We think this cottage is great value for money, not overly luxurious but not overly expensive either so think the cottage is of a good standard for the price we pay. The view from the lounge windows is wonderful and we saw some amazing sunrises with the sun rising across the water from us. As in the previous review, there did seem to be an issue with the shower temperature, however, these things happen in holiday cottages just as they might in your own home so we contacted the owners using the details in the information pack and managed to sort out the problem quickly and easily between us. We were then able to enjoy hot showers for the rest of the week. We did not have a problem with the heating or finding the temperature control as it is fixed to the wall. The cottage seemed to get warm very quickly once the heating was on so worked well for us. It’s great that it has 2 toilets especially one by the front door, very useful! Plenty of plates and dishes which makes sense as there is a dishwasher so it meant we could put things in the dishwasher and wait until it was full instead of having to set it I ff half empty because we had run out of plates . There’s plenty of worktop space to store any dry food and a large fridge freezer. We didn’t use the cooker as there are so many restaurants and takeaways in Whitby to try! We found the bed comfortable and had no problems sleeping, maybe the key to this is trying out the many pubs in Whitby! We used the washer dryer which is great as we could wash our clothes when we had got back from walking the dog. The cottage is ideal for us and suits what we need perfectly and we will definitely be back again!

- Nicola, December 2023
J December 2023

“Bridget Jones thought she was going on a luxury spa weekend and found herself in a music festival yurt: I know how she felt.”

Entry at the back of the property revealed a lacklustre double room (a stack of cushions you have to shove in the wardrobe does not a bedroom make). The mattress looks and feels like a ploughed field. The second bedroom may well be a delight for toddlers but for an adult…no. We were also aware of a strange odour. The living/kitchen/dining area is quite aesthetically pleasing but the sofas are not particularly comfortable (and what is it about excessive cushions?!?). There are so many plates and bowls in the cupboards there is nowhere to store food. The gas jet mentioned in a previous review is still inoperative. The cooker is a bit dodgy too. The showers on “I’m A Celebrity “ are probably better than the one here: no one managed to have a warm, let alone hot, shower while we were here. This is once you’ve clambered over the bath taps and found your Torville and Dean sense of gravity because there is no shower mat. We tried the bath. It filled with lukewarm brown water so gave up on that. When emptied, it looked as though we had washed bricks in there. The grouting could do with a good scrub too. The information pack is dog eared, full of crossings out and out of date(2022 bus timetable and it’s nearly 2024 and we know COVID restrictions meant changes but we’ve exempt now: time to remove that sheet and maybe put some “non essentials” back). It proudly lists the plethora of crockery (but there are actually 18 bowls not 12) (nowhere to store your cornflakes but 18 bowls to eat them from)) but doesn’t mention where the heating controls are. The neighbours have jet washed the slabs and tried to turn them into a patio. We have returned to all of the many cottages we have rented over the years at least once: we won’t be back here. In fact we left on Thursday. I suggest the owners book themselves in for a week to understand the dismal experience Sleepers offers.

- J, December 2023
Ducan November 2023

“Not one of the best skyes cottage we have stayed in .”

No welcome pack , bed very uncomfortable taps in shower where very hard to turn on had to get my partner to turn shower on for me and to turn off , it needs a complete overhaul , won't be going again .

- Ducan, November 2023
Brian September 2023

“Most / every cottage we have stayed in has a welcoming pack BUT not this one (no milk, no bread, no salt, no pepper).”

Maintenance of the property was not very good i.e. Boiler pressure was at zero (I am a boiler engineer so fixed it ,it was left working at 1.5Bar) the toilet upstairs push button very stiff, tap in the lower bathroom very stiff my wife could not use it, the windows needed a clean (outside) otherwise the property was clean

- Brian, September 2023
Colin September 2023

“The views from the cottage are brilliant, the interior was a let down, the oven was not very clean and one of the burners would not ignite also the grill pan was just left after being used, the general cleanliness was just about passable, the double bed mattress was very comfy, shame the springs that supported it made squeaking noises every time you moved.”

Our personal view is the cottage was not worth the cost. Whilst we were at Whitby we have found a better cottage a lot cheaper

- Colin, September 2023
Tracy September 2023

“Overall a great place to stay , location is brilliant and with it's own parking space which is a massive bonus .”

The only complaint we had was that the shower was on the cold side , but it certainly would not stop me staying again .

- Tracy, September 2023
Karen August 2023

“It is a lovely property.”

We would have liked a welcome pack… ie some milk, tea, coffee, bread, bottle of wine/beer…..maybe something local as a taster. We had this last year at one of the cottages along from you and it was a nice touch. Thank you for s lovely stay.

- Karen, August 2023
Annette July 2023

“The property was reasonably clean .”

The cooker needed a good clean didn't want to use it .outside space needed tidying up .look at the next door property for example.

- Annette, July 2023
Ross July 2023

“We very much enjoyed our stay at Sleepers.”

It was very convenient for easy access to the town centre and all the attractions of Whitby. Also it was very handy to be able to park the car in the dedicated space so near to the cottage. However the tap in the downstairs bathroom needs repair/replacement as it was very difficult indeed to operate. Also the extractor fan in that room needs attention as it was blowing back into the room. We would happily return for another stay.

- Ross, July 2023
Catherine June 2023

“The location of this cottage must be one of the best in Whitby if you want to be on the flat and have a parking space next to your property as both of these things are extremely rare!”

We could walk to the co op in 2 mins and the centre of Whitby in 5 mins all on the flat which like I said is near impossible! Apart from that the cottage was comfortable and clean and met all our needs! The views from upstairs ( lounge windows ) were really lovely with a view of Abby etc and the stream trains going past was novel. We have a dog and found a lovely safe walk at the side of the track ( just outside cottage ) that had some amazing views! I would definitely recommend this cottage especially if you struggle with the steep hills that surround the whole of Whitby.

- Catherine, June 2023
Derek June 2023

“We were really disappointed from the minute we opened the door it didn't look, feel or smell clean.”

No basic milk teabags soap. No tv signal all week. Fridge door shelves missing, bottom one broken. No bath mat so very slippery when we had a shower. Shower screen on outside of bath so water splashed onto the floor,not very good when getting out of the shower. The cottage could do with a good clean and upgrade This is the first time we have ever complained about a holiday let. Such a shame definitely won't be returning to sleepers cottage.

- Derek, June 2023
Mandy May 2023

“Loved the Sleepers cottage, it was fully equipped, like home from home, and had it's own off road parking, which is great, is ideally situated a couple of minutes walk to the shops, bars, etc.”

Right next to the railway station, love watching the steam train

- Mandy, May 2023
Christopher April 2023

“Second time visiting Sleepers and a lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

Will go back again in the future if the main bedroom bed can be upgraded as it was not comfortable. Everything else was great!

- Christopher, April 2023
Jo February 2023

“This is our 7th time staying at Sleepers.”

It’s ideal for a small family or couple. There is no enclosed area for the dog but we have always managed with a lead or extending lead from the doorstep. The sleeping arrangements are great for kids but sadly our offspring are both near 6 foot and we’ve sadly outgrown the cottage! The trains passed in the evening a couple of times and notably at 6:30am. Not an issue for us but late sleepers beware! We make daily use of the coop, and fish and chips, pizza and curry are all a 5 min walk away. The parking space is a real plus too. Views are excellent, house is toasty. Sad we can no longer fit in! Thank you for the last 8 years!!

- Jo, February 2023
Michael February 2023

“Great location,warm and cosy cottage with parking”

- Michael, February 2023
Nicola December 2022

“We had a brilliant stay at sleepers.”

It is ideally located, very close to shops for supplies, (such as the Co-op) Whitby's attractions, bars and restaurants. The cottage itself is very homely, warm and cosy. It has everything you need, with a well kitted out kitchen and is a great base. The trains passing did not disturb us at all and it was fun to see them going past with the added bonus of being close to the railway path to walk along to Ruswarp in 30 minutes. The washing machine/dryer was very handy especially for a winter stay. The upstairs toilet as you come in to the property as well as the bathroom downstairs is a god send especially when used to this at home. We had the best time in Whitby and this beautiful cottage made our stay perfect.

- Nicola, December 2022
Sarah October 2022

“Absolutely gorgeous cottage in an amazing location!”

We loved watching the steam trains go past and ideally located for strolls into Whitby itself. The only downside to the holiday home was the lack of cleaning products available! I’ve never stayed in a property where there wasn’t even a bottle of surface spray!! The toilet downstairs leaked all the time and there was a dreadful smell from the drain in the bathroom, we kept having to clean up the water on the floor each day. We had to leave a day early due to family illness but struggled to clean due to the vac being blocked and not picking up! I know these are small issues but not things I wished to be facing whilst on holiday!

- Sarah, October 2022
Sonia August 2022

“Very nice centrally located property.”

Situated in a quiet location near the harbour. Have a little dog and found it ideally located for a country walk. Really enjoyed our stay.

- Sonia, August 2022
Gareth July 2022

“Great location and place to stay for exploring Whitby”

- Gareth, July 2022
Carole Estelle June 2022

“Cottage wonderful It had everything that we needed and was walking distance for the centre of Whitby.”

A bit of a carry on getting in as we couldn’t find the key safe. The description re the cottage didn’t say that it was round the back of the cottage but when we rang the office we spoke to the cottage owner who explained the whereabouts of the key Tried to book it again for September but it wasn’t available but managed another one through Sykes. This will be our fourth booking in two years so that says all Carole Estelle Wilson

- Carole Estelle, June 2022
Michael June 2022

“This is the second time we have stayed at the cottage.”

Very happy everything and the cottage was very clean. This made us have a very relaxing holiday. Thank you

- Michael, June 2022
Susan May 2022

“We love it at sleepers this is our 4th time so convenient for everything in Whitby, also it's great there's a parking space!”

One small thing i think the saucepans and frying pan could do with changing. Thank you Richard for another lovely holiday we hope to be back soon.

- Susan, May 2022
Graeme May 2022

“We’ve been before and we’re going again”

- Graeme, May 2022
Sandra March 2022

“Excellent accommodation, warm clean comfortable,excellent position short walk to harbour, great it's dog friendly good place to chill out.”

- Sandra, March 2022
Susan March 2022

“Most utensils in the property except for some reason no egg slicer to lift eggs out of frying pan.”

Except for plenty of crockery, plates mugs and knives and forks, they seem short on basic things such as dishes for microwave and oven. Guests do cook meals while on holiday and not always eat out.

- Susan, March 2022
Ian February 2022

“Excellent cottage this is our second visit very clean well equipped and ideally situated”

- Ian, February 2022
Jo February 2022

“We’ve been coming to your cottage for 6 years at Feb half term and love it.”

This year our only complaint was the super complicated toaster, which we gave up on and used the grill! Please can you put a bog standard one in again for next year?!! We have never found the trains intrusive and always have a lovely stay. We’ve also never really got the heating right, but it’s always been warm, this year through storms Eunice and Franklin we were toasty. We always end up with the windows open upstairs later on, when we get too toasty. The location is perfect, the parking space is worth its weight although it’s tight to get in and out of. Booked for next year already. Thank you.

- Jo, February 2022
Jane February 2022

“Wonderful week, Whitby is amazing.”

The cottage is very well located and parking a bonus. The cottage was well appointed and nicely furnished. Couple of little niggles we found, broken appliances and utensils which we reported to the owners on the number in the handbook, no response to date which is a little disappointing. Despite this would recommend the cottage.

- Jane, February 2022
Alan December 2021

“A nice clean cottage in the middle of Whitby but in a quiet area.”

Everything you need for a holiday. There are trains going past but that didn't bother us. Had a great stay.

- Alan, December 2021
Valerie October 2021

“We loved our stay in Whitby.”

The cottage is in a fantastic position near to everything but far enough away to be quiet. The trains going by was a bonus for me. Sadly the cottage facilities were a bit tired and lacking; in the kitchen there was a dishwasher but NO dishwasher tablets. The kitchen utensils were poor, broken spatula, pans scratched due to there being no wooden or silicone utensils. Kitchen drawers needed a clean, crumbs and old tea towels and questionable oven gloves. Lounge area very comfortable, TV a bit old (a smart tv with ability for people to use their own Netflix or Prime would be better, especially on a wet day when you might just want to chill) DVD worked but the connector to the TV didn’t fit too well meaning it made a background buzzing throughout. Double bedroom great, comfy bed and lots of storage .Bathroom was good, nice bath and super shower. Dust inside radiator and on extractor fan disappointing and a bit unpleasant Bunkbed room ; overcrowded with furniture which made the room feel claustrophobic and musty. Beds uncomfortable and certainly wouldn’t feel ok with 2 adults in this room. ( perhaps this is why there is not a photograph of this room on the website) Bed linen in this room was very tired bobbled and unpleasant ( luckily found some better in the store cupboard) Overall we did enjoy our stay just feel it needs updating. Deep cleaning and a few new purchases. Finally a welcome pack of at least milk, but a few bits like milk, bread, tea bags, salt and pepper, kitchen roll and dishwasher tablets (all which are standard in holiday let’s nowadays would be an improvement) Sadly we would not stay here again. Would recommend for 2 adults with 2 children but not for 4 adults and a dog as we had booked for in view of bunked room ) Thank you

- Valerie, October 2021
Kevin October 2021

“This is 2nd time staying in this cottage already thinking about booking for next year.”

Ideal location, lovely to see steam train passing. Nice short walk to town and beach. Such a lovely comfortable cottage with the added bonus of car parking . Cannot recommend this place enough. Fantastic holiday fantastic little place

- Kevin, October 2021
Tracy September 2021

“Just stayed a week at sleepers , could not fault it one bit !”

A lovely place to stay

- Tracy, September 2021
Susan September 2021

“Stayed in Sleepers last year kettle was leaking this year same Kettle still ...”

Stayed in Sleepers last year kettle was leaking this year same Kettle still leaking it's dangerous also hoover is unusable handle just comes off needs a revamp

- Susan, September 2021

Thank for your feedback, we were surprised to read this as you gave us a lovely review last year and did not mention any issue at the time with the kettle. If we had known you had a concern, we would have rectified that immediately. We haven't had any other guest mention any concerns about the kettle but we will certainly check it as soon as possible and also the hoover. Thank you for letting us know. Property Owner
Julie July 2021

“The property needs a good clean as thick dust under beds, wardrobes and units.”

The bath panel has thick dirt at top. When sat in Bath u could see dirt inside under rim of toilet. There seemed a lot of flies . It's a lovely cottage in need of a good clean

- Julie, July 2021
Jeanette July 2021

“Fantastic location and very clean with everything you needed.”

Would definitely recommend and return.

- Jeanette, July 2021
Gary July 2021

“Lovely property right by the railway line and the early train did not disturb my sleep and I am a light sleeper.”

My only little grumble, is that though there was a parking space it is a bit difficult to access and reverse into as it is down a track and if you have a really large car it would be difficult to park. # Saying that if I decided to stay in Whitby again, I would consider this property.

- Gary, July 2021
Susan June 2021

“We had a lovely week at sleepers third visit and I'm sure we will book again”

- Susan, June 2021
Joanne April 2021

“Could do with a new mattress otherwise very comfortable”

- Joanne, April 2021
Brian October 2020

“I have put medium for Facilities because it would be helpful if the Cottage had Coat Hooks fitted i.”

E. on back of doors, Living room, Bed room, to hang wet coats to dry

- Brian, October 2020
Lesley September 2020

“Listing stayed trains were between reasonable hours when in fact they ran from 6 ...”

Listing stayed trains were between reasonable hours when in fact they ran from 6 am to 11 pm every day meaning our sleep was disturbed as a result

- Lesley, September 2020
Linda September 2020

“Perfect location.”

Off street parking a huge bonus in Whitby. Excellent week.

- Linda, September 2020
Susan August 2020

“Was Lovely Great cottage Great Location booked for next year already”

- Susan, August 2020
Jackie July 2020

“Lovely spacous house”

- Jackie, July 2020
David July 2020

“We been to Whitby lots of times and the cottage we had was very good it was in a very good location and very handy for the town centre.”

- David, July 2020
Kevin March 2020

“The house was lovely and spotless.”

Close to everything you need so didn’t need car. Beautiful view of the abbey and will definitely recommend to family and friends

- Kevin, March 2020
Steven February 2020

“We had a great time again, the only downside was the wooden floor in kitchen/ dining area was sticky and had probably been chewing gum or something similar and the rubber seal on the glass shower could really be taken off and cleaned.”

The bedding was lovely as is the whole cottage except the couple of the above mentioned. This is our second time at the cottage and we will always recommend to others. Location is excellent. I did clean the floor as it was not nice under foot,

- Steven, February 2020
Michael September 2019

“A massive thank you for a very good holiday cottage.”

Spotlessly clean and modern. You don’t need much to bring yourself because they have covered everything you need. The owners have done such a good job we have only been home 2 hours and we have rebooked it again for 2020. Had such a wonderful holiday due to the fact the cottage was so good. Thank you from Michael and Marilyn

- Michael, September 2019
Graeme September 2019

“Lovely Cottage, Lovely Holiday”

- Graeme, September 2019
Christine August 2019

“Only one problem, the back garden was not enclosed and we had to put the dog on a lead every time he needed to go out, and if we wanted to sit on the patio we had to keep him on a lead.”

- Christine, August 2019
Kathy August 2019

“First time Ive been to Whitby.”

Absolutely loved it, people extremely friendly and beautiful scenery. Lots going on. Loved it.

- Kathy, August 2019
Lesley July 2019

“Lovely cottage, well appointed with added benefit of allocated parking space.”

Ideally located close to all the facilities of town and harbour, the cottage is also located at the start of pleasant riverside / railside walk into countryside and nearby village, ideal for dog walking, with refreshments available at village pub. Would also recommend walking the 'Cinder Trail' from Whitby, over the viaduct, towards Robin Hoods Bay, with wonderful views along the way.

- Lesley, July 2019
Christine July 2019

“We have been in this cottage before and once again we really enjoyed our holiday”

- Christine, July 2019
Wendy June 2019

“Sleepers is very central to whitby.”

Very comfortable loved the trains going by. Also restaurants and pubs where all dog friendly. .

- Wendy, June 2019
Tim June 2019

“Very enjoyable cottage to stay at, very comfortable nights in, the owners have thought of everything you would need and require as far as facilities, We will be coming back to Whitby all been well next year, and this cottage will be top of list to stay at.”

and will be booking later this year for next. Please pass on credit to the owners, they have made the stay enjoyable because they have gone that extra mile in furnishing and providing essential housewares. Yours Chris H

- Tim, June 2019
Fred May 2019

“It was impossible for anyone to sleep downstairs if someone was still using the upstairs lounge/kitchen.”

The floor in the lounge/kitchen creeked and cracked when one walked about. We did not feel welcome in this cottage with not one drop of washing up liquid or even one dishwasher tablet.

- Fred, May 2019
Malcolm May 2019

“Firstly NO cleaning stuff Washing up liquid worktop cleaner or dishwasher cleaner kitchen sink was filthy we had to go out to buy cleaning stuff when we first got there it cost over £13 mugs filthy No welcome pack not even tea bag not felt welcome there The owner just out to make every penny they can !”

- Malcolm, May 2019
Jon April 2019

“Fifth time in the same cottage.”

Perfect for exploring Whitby and area. Parking avaiiable right outside. Will book for next year

- Jon, April 2019
Susan March 2019

“Enjoyable holiday again, have stayed several times and a lovely setting, Could do with a few more dishes for the microwave and oven, but on the whole had a lovely holiday in this lovely cottage/house.”

- Susan, March 2019
Sally March 2019

“This was our second time staying at Sleepers.”

Great cottage, very clean and well furnished throughout and great location. Would stay here again.

- Sally, March 2019
Ronnie February 2019

“Bath needs a bath mat very slippery, radiator in bedroom needs air letting out.”

Kitchen needs bread board and cutting board. needs coat hooks

- Ronnie, February 2019
Jo February 2019

“This is our third visit to Sleepers.”

We love it. Fab weather helps, but cottage is so cosy it’s not a problem if not. Coming again next year.

- Jo, February 2019
Steven February 2019

“The cottage was perfect, close to town,shops,bars and very importantly attractions.”

Our little dog was immediately settled in too.Our children and grandchildren would love this here in whitby. The cottage is in my words perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids or young adults. It really was clean, a place for everything and well stocked .. loved it especially as it was our 44th wedding Anniversary. Cant wait till next year.

- Steven, February 2019
Ian January 2019

“Lovely cottage ideally situated very cosy had to turn the heating down even though it was below freezing outside very clean and well equipped.”

Will have to return in the summer when the steam trains are running

- Ian, January 2019
Joanne December 2018

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Whitby between Christmas and New Year.”

The cottage was in a perfect location. It was lovely, clean, cosy and well equipped. Nice gesture from the owners too leaving us a card, biscuits and fizz to toast the New Year! Would definitely recommend.

- Joanne, December 2018
Linda December 2018

“Lovely place to stay in Whitby, bonus of off street parking, central location and excellent views.”

As always Sykes were very helpful when booking our stay.

- Linda, December 2018
Gina September 2018

“We had a fabulous stay in Sleepers and could not fault the cottage at all.”

There are just a couple of points we wanted to make - the ironing board is slightly twisted and does not sit flush to the floor and seems quite dangerous. I had to iron holding the ironing board at all times. Also when we arrived we didn't realise parking was around the rear of the property. As we have a VW van which is low profile we were unsure if we would be able to park. Luckily we did manage the parking and were able to use the gates to the side of the property to get in and out of. We look forward to booking Sleepers again in the future.

- Gina, September 2018
Theresa August 2018

“What a fantastic place to visit.”

Well worth a holiday. The views are spectacular, there us so much to do. Yorkshire Dales view is out of this world. Must have a ride on the steam train,go on a boat trip. Visit Goatham,which was used in Heartbeat as the Aidensfield Arms lovely dinner and walk round the village its as if you were in a scene from the programme. You must walk the steps up to the Abbey in Whitby,tiring but you can say you have done them. Have a ride round the villages, and take in the lovely scenery as if like us everything at home is brick built and built up areas,there its stone,old and spacious. Whitby is big,keeping walking around the streets and you find more and more. Sutcliffes art gallery has lovely black &white prints of the old days. Sherlocks tea rooms is a must, fantastic food,decor is lovely. One thing to be aware of wear flat shoes as steep hills and cobbles everywhere,your be fit by the time you have finished your holiday. Well worth the 7hour car journey.

- Theresa, August 2018
Vic July 2018

“Apart from very hard beds cottage lacked a welcome feel.”

Outdated information regarding tv operation next to none about local area eg location of shops etc. Most places we have stayed before at least put a pint of milk and a few teabags ready but not even a bin bag in Sleepers. Train noise no issue but no mention in the listing of the municipal car park at the front of the property used as an ad-hoc racetrack and boat yard both late at night and early in the morning

- Vic, July 2018
Alan June 2018

“Only a few minutes walk into town, no need to use car as Train and Bus stations close by.”

Very convenient for shops and a good choice of places to eat. Also good view of the Abbey and Harbour. Lovely to see the Steam train passing right by our window.

- Alan, June 2018
Stephen June 2018

“My wife and I had very enjoyable holiday at Sleepers cottage at Whitby, this was our second visit here.”

The cottage is very clean and well located with own parking space

- Stephen, June 2018
Kathleen May 2018

“We were not able to locate the free view box for tv, I texted the owner as her mobile number was left should any problems be found.”

Unfortunately she did not reply, as I could also have informed her there was a problem with the gas hob, right side back did not light! Did not spoil the experience, very happy with holiday home in general.

- Kathleen, May 2018
Joanne May 2018

“As this was our 2nd visit to sleepers, we knew what to expect but one or two things let us down a little this year.”

The cottage is beautifully appointed with your every need thought of, unfortunately the standards have fallen since last year. The beds in both rooms were possibly the most uncomfortable beds we have ever slept on, ( when you wake up in pain that's not good). There was not enough coat hangers in either wardrobe. The hairdryer that was in the double room last year was missing and as the weather was so warm we had been on the beach and decided to wash our sandy clothes we then discovered that the washing machine would not spin, thankfully it was really warm and we were able to dry our dripping clothes outside. We enjoyed our stay but feel that a little more attention to the things that are very important would have made it better. We really feel that it does not meet the four tick rating that it has.

- Joanne, May 2018
Terrence April 2018

“Delightful cottage.”

Everything you could want. Homely.very good location. Areal home from home.

- Terrence, April 2018
Christine March 2018

“.Location was perfect.so close to all amenities, as stated”

. Cottage was lovely, would have been brilliant with a full length window in lounge with Juliet balcony, to look straight out over the harbour and Abbey........we had a great week though thank you.

- Christine, March 2018
Sally March 2018

“Lovely cottage did not disappoint.”

Clean, well furnished throughout and great location. Would stay here again

- Sally, March 2018
Mary February 2018

“Perfect location for walking in and around Whitby.”

Very comfortable cozy and well equipped cottage.

- Mary, February 2018
Beverly February 2018

“A lovely place to stay and well equipped and very warm in this cold weather.”

- Beverly, February 2018
David February 2018

“Sleepers is an amazing little property; this is our second trip and we’ve already booked again.”

Whitby is stunning and Sleepers makes the most of its location with views over the chandlers yard and up to the abbey if you lean on the windowsills and look left. It’s freezing in February but the cottage is cosy and has everything you could need (apart from a sharp knife). WiFi meant our daughter could nip back and revise for her GCSE mocks and our son could stay connected to his teenage phone world when we weren’t out walking the beaches, steps or wandering through town. Or crabbing- which I’m hoping he’ll have grown out of next year as with a windchill of -1 it was not my idea of fun, although he loved it. Lots of cafés are dog friendly. The best hot choc is takeout kiosk at the foot of the 199 steps, and a trip to fuzzy dogs bakery for dog treats is a must (closed tues/wed). Also if you have an eclectic party like us, the Rusty Shears for gin, cakes, coffee and a good warm up is worth a visit.

- David, February 2018
Raymond January 2018

“Still looking for the steam trains do not run this time of year”

- Raymond, January 2018
James January 2018

“Enjoyed Sleepers cottage I am in the process of booking it again, the cottage was lovely and clean,the views out of the upstairs windows with views of the harbour were great.”

The weather did not spoil our stay as we found plenty to do. Two slight negative points the double mattress was very hard,there was plenty of glasses and crockery except for 3 dinner plates I would and will reccomend Sleepers cottage to all my friends

- James, January 2018
Janice November 2017

“Excellent cottage.”

Warm, clean, well equipped, great location - and dog friendly too. Perfect!

- Janice, November 2017
Maire October 2017

“A lovely conveniently situatedholiday home.”

Modern and great to have parking! Would definitely recommend and rebook!

- Maire, October 2017
Melvyn September 2017

“The location was great, every thing on the doorstep, nice and quite, and a great ...”

The location was great, every thing on the doorstep, nice and quite, and a great holiday cottage we will be booking again, of street parking was a bonus for us

- Melvyn, September 2017
Mrs Harkawy April 2017

“Lovely cottage great bonus having parking space.”

- Mrs Harkawy, April 2017
Helen April 2017

“Excellent holiday home very cosy, brilliant location great views off steam engines.”

Great to be so close to the amenities. Only negative was the main bed was hard and a little uncomfortable.

- Helen, April 2017
Susan March 2017

“We did leave a note to say that there were no instruction leaflets for dishwasher and the oven on this visit, other then that no complaints at all.”

Very good holiday, second year we have visited it.

- Susan, March 2017
Alan March 2017

“Really good cottage in excellent situation , bang in the middle of Whitby but still very quiet”

- Alan, March 2017
Tracy October 2016

“Booked for our honeymoon, it was a wonderful little cottage, everything we could of asked for.”

Loved been able to watch the steam trains from the window, and it only been a 5 minutes walk into town. The cottage was lovely and clean and well equipped. Having its own parking space was a bonus. Will definitely be booking again.

- Tracy, October 2016
Paula May 2016

“Always loved Whitby plenty to do & see .”

..Sleepers was in a lovely quiet location even though it was next to railway which was a bonus to see the trains go by & still in the heart of the place. Nice to come back to such a airy bright spacious cottage at the end of the day with lovely views. A very handy cottage for everything. Will definitely book again .

- Paula, May 2016
Stephen May 2016

“First impressions were excellent, it was easy to find.”

Inside was very clean and very well presented. It was perfect to come back to after a long day out. My wife and I will definitely like to holiday here again, thank you for the holiday that we did not want to end.

- Stephen, May 2016
Lynda April 2016

“The cottage was perfect for us as it is situated in the right spot which was excellent for trains; our two granddaughters loved watching the steam trains!”

We loved everything about the cottage and everything about Whitby; we shall book this cottage again.

- Lynda, April 2016
Alan April 2016

“We were very pleased with cottage in general, it was all very clean.”

We will recommend it to others.

- Alan, April 2016
Jo February 2016

“Lovely cosy cottage when Whitby was freezing.”

Walking on the estuary in either direction afforded lovely views.

- Jo, February 2016
Marilyn February 2016

“We really enjoyed our stay in Sleepers it was a lovely place.”

We also love Whitby and have been numerous times.

- Marilyn, February 2016
Janet November 2015

“The overall concept and presentation of the property was great.”

We particularly like the upside down layout!

- Janet, November 2015
Julie March 2015

“Very nice cottage in a prestige location, perfect for my requirements.”

- Julie, March 2015
Gary March 2015

“A very enjoyable short break.”

The cottage is very attractive and in a great location. We experienced peace and quiet whilst also enjoying long walks with our dog through the lovely sites of Whitby and the North York Moors. Would definitely like to return.

- Gary, March 2015

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Summary

Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double with door to patio, 1 x adult bunks
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First floor basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, kettle, Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 1 car this is about 20 yards away and is signposted Sleepers
Small front patio with furniture overlooking railway and harbour
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Coast 5 mins walk
Note: Four trains, plus steam trains, pass by property between 8.30am and 7.15pm daily, some associated noise may be heard.

The property

A charming, modern, terraced cottage set in a quiet location in the historic fishing port of Whitby.

With all amenities and beaches a few minutes’ walk, this Whitby cottage is ideal for families to enjoy a traditional seaside holiday, but be within easy reach of the stunning scenery of the North York Moors National Park.

Offering upside down accommodation, this Whitby cottage has a bright and airy open plan living area with pleasant views towards the harbour and Whitby Abbey.

The two bedrooms in this Whitby cottage are on the ground floor, the stylish double with doors opening onto the sunny, front patio.

Cosy and inviting throughout, this Whitby cottage provides comfortable and quality accommodation, with the added benefit of private parking, rarely found in Whitby.

Overlooking the railway, it is a steam enthusiast's dream to watch the steam trains trundle by as they approach the station - a joy to both young and old.

A few minutes’ walk from this Whitby cottage brings you into the hustle and bustle of this popular resort, with an excellent choice of restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and independent shops.

Explore the narrow, quirky ginnels and the cobbled market square or stroll down to the harbour.

There are numerous attractions in the town, including the open top tour bus, whale watching boat trips, Captain Cook's Museum, evening ghost walks and lovely floral displays in Pannett Park.

The long, sandy beaches are perfect for children, whilst the seafront theatre hosts shows and films throughout the summer months.

With the beautiful countryside to discover and pretty market towns such as Pickering and Malton to visit, this Whitby cottage provides a wonderful base all year round.

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property is in an Excellent location.”

“Very well equipped holiday cottage, perfectly located as it is a short and lovely walk into the town.”

“A really enjoyable and comfortable 2 wks spotlessly clean and well stocked with everything you needed.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Sleepers but although the position is fantastic and a haven for train and transport enthusiasts, it was not a place where we had a decent night's sleep.”

“A great property, and a great location, parking space was a big bonus.”

“Overall a lovely comfortable holiday cottage.”

“Central & car parking was great.”

“Great location, nice property.”

“Had a lovely stay been to Whitby a few times now but parking was always a ...”

“This is the second time we have stayed at Sleepers and we love it and I’m sure we will be back again in the next year.”

“Bridget Jones thought she was going on a luxury spa weekend and found herself in a music festival yurt: I know how she felt.”

“Not one of the best skyes cottage we have stayed in .”

“Most / every cottage we have stayed in has a welcoming pack BUT not this one (no milk, no bread, no salt, no pepper).”

“Overall a great place to stay , location is brilliant and with it's own parking space which is a massive bonus .”

“It is a lovely property.”

“The property was reasonably clean .”

“We very much enjoyed our stay at Sleepers.”

“The location of this cottage must be one of the best in Whitby if you want to be on the flat and have a parking space next to your property as both of these things are extremely rare!”

“We were really disappointed from the minute we opened the door it didn't look, feel or smell clean.”

“Loved the Sleepers cottage, it was fully equipped, like home from home, and had it's own off road parking, which is great, is ideally situated a couple of minutes walk to the shops, bars, etc.”

“Second time visiting Sleepers and a lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

“This is our 7th time staying at Sleepers.”

“Great location,warm and cosy cottage with parking”

“We had a brilliant stay at sleepers.”

“Absolutely gorgeous cottage in an amazing location!”

“Very nice centrally located property.”

“Great location and place to stay for exploring Whitby”

“Cottage wonderful It had everything that we needed and was walking distance for the centre of Whitby.”

“This is the second time we have stayed at the cottage.”

“We love it at sleepers this is our 4th time so convenient for everything in Whitby, also it's great there's a parking space!”

“We’ve been before and we’re going again”

“Excellent accommodation, warm clean comfortable,excellent position short walk to harbour, great it's dog friendly good place to chill out.”

“Most utensils in the property except for some reason no egg slicer to lift eggs out of frying pan.”

“Excellent cottage this is our second visit very clean well equipped and ideally situated”

“We’ve been coming to your cottage for 6 years at Feb half term and love it.”

“Wonderful week, Whitby is amazing.”

“A nice clean cottage in the middle of Whitby but in a quiet area.”

“We loved our stay in Whitby.”

“This is 2nd time staying in this cottage already thinking about booking for next year.”

“Just stayed a week at sleepers , could not fault it one bit !”

“Stayed in Sleepers last year kettle was leaking this year same Kettle still ...”

“The property needs a good clean as thick dust under beds, wardrobes and units.”

“Fantastic location and very clean with everything you needed.”

“Lovely property right by the railway line and the early train did not disturb my sleep and I am a light sleeper.”

“We had a lovely week at sleepers third visit and I'm sure we will book again”

“Could do with a new mattress otherwise very comfortable”

“I have put medium for Facilities because it would be helpful if the Cottage had Coat Hooks fitted i.”

“Listing stayed trains were between reasonable hours when in fact they ran from 6 ...”

“Perfect location.”

“Was Lovely Great cottage Great Location booked for next year already”

“Lovely spacous house”

“We been to Whitby lots of times and the cottage we had was very good it was in a very good location and very handy for the town centre.”

“The house was lovely and spotless.”

“We had a great time again, the only downside was the wooden floor in kitchen/ dining area was sticky and had probably been chewing gum or something similar and the rubber seal on the glass shower could really be taken off and cleaned.”

“A massive thank you for a very good holiday cottage.”

“Lovely Cottage, Lovely Holiday”

“Only one problem, the back garden was not enclosed and we had to put the dog on a lead every time he needed to go out, and if we wanted to sit on the patio we had to keep him on a lead.”

“First time Ive been to Whitby.”

“Lovely cottage, well appointed with added benefit of allocated parking space.”

“We have been in this cottage before and once again we really enjoyed our holiday”

“Sleepers is very central to whitby.”

“Very enjoyable cottage to stay at, very comfortable nights in, the owners have thought of everything you would need and require as far as facilities, We will be coming back to Whitby all been well next year, and this cottage will be top of list to stay at.”

“It was impossible for anyone to sleep downstairs if someone was still using the upstairs lounge/kitchen.”

“Fifth time in the same cottage.”

“Enjoyable holiday again, have stayed several times and a lovely setting, Could do with a few more dishes for the microwave and oven, but on the whole had a lovely holiday in this lovely cottage/house.”

“This was our second time staying at Sleepers.”

“Bath needs a bath mat very slippery, radiator in bedroom needs air letting out.”

“This is our third visit to Sleepers.”

“The cottage was perfect, close to town,shops,bars and very importantly attractions.”

“Lovely cottage ideally situated very cosy had to turn the heating down even though it was below freezing outside very clean and well equipped.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Whitby between Christmas and New Year.”

“Lovely place to stay in Whitby, bonus of off street parking, central location and excellent views.”

“We had a fabulous stay in Sleepers and could not fault the cottage at all.”

“What a fantastic place to visit.”

“Apart from very hard beds cottage lacked a welcome feel.”

“Only a few minutes walk into town, no need to use car as Train and Bus stations close by.”

“My wife and I had very enjoyable holiday at Sleepers cottage at Whitby, this was our second visit here.”