The Anchorage
ID: S367463
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 3
Snaptrip says
The Anchorage in Whitby offers a central location with a quaint, historical charm. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local attractions and its potential as a comfortable base for exploring. While some find the cottage delightful and clean, others mention issues with maintenance and noise from the nearby pub.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property clean with fresh bedding and towels, while others reported it as dirty, dusty, and with cleanliness issues in every room, including a soiled towel and dirty fridge.
The location is highly praised for being central and ideal for accessing the town, beach, and sea area. However, some guests were inconvenienced by parking difficulties and noise from the pub.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the property spacious enough for groups. However, there are complaints about uncomfortable beds, a damp feeling in the property, and noise disturbances affecting sleep quality.
Facilities are adequate with a well-equipped kitchen, but there are numerous reports of maintenance issues such as broken appliances, heating and hot water problems, and structural concerns like leaking toilets and broken windows.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts, so a score cannot be given in this category.
About this property
Lying in the heart of Whitby, The Anchorage is a historic, three-storey cottage boasting four bedrooms, traditional and original features and plenty of character. Perfect for a group of friends, couples or family, The Anchorage is just a stone's throw from pubs and shops, as well as the beautiful Whitby Beach and many attractions. Head into the property following a busy day outdoors and take a right off the hallway into the homely sitting room, with a beautiful ornate fireplace decorating the room, two sofas to relax on and a TV to entertain. Discover a lovely dining room with further evidence of the property's history in the original wood panelling, with this room perfect for delicious home-cooked meals prepared in the kitchen, reached via a step down and passing the door to the small enclosed courtyard, with seating for two, it's a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The kitchen comes well equipped with all the essentials and more, including a dishwasher and a washing machine. A handy cloakroom lies hidden under the stairs, while heading up to the first floor brings you to the family bathroom and two bright and airy double bedrooms. Climb to the second floor to come upon two more bedrooms, both singles and showcasing the rustic timber beams of the ceiling, with pretty views from one of the rooms over Whitby's rooftops and up towards the hilly headland. Enjoy being at the centre of the action of this attraction-filled town, with shops, pubs and restaurants all on your doorstep, perfect for pitstops between your itinerary and evening drinks. Take a walking tour of the town heading along the River Esk up to where it meets the sea, getting a picture beneath the Whalebone Arch before continuing along the West Pier and up to Whitby Lighthouse, coming back along Whitby Beach and then through the lovely Pannett Park, home to Whitby Museum. Venture up the 199 Steps over the river to Whitby Abbey, the eerie ruins said to have inspired Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula', and take in the fantastic views over the town and out to sea. Enjoy a guided tour with Whitby Storyteller Guided Walks, or book a trip with Whitby Whale Watching for a scenic sea excursion. Explore the beautiful Esk Valley with walks or bike rides, with the North York Moors National Park presenting many excellent walking areas. Explore the coast by walking the Cleveland Way, or head off on a bike ride along the Cinder Track, a traffic free route taking you down to Scarborough, home to more excellent places to visit like Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Beach, Peasholm Park and SEA LIFE Scarborough. Make wonderful memories in Whitby with your loved ones at The Anchorage.
Whitby is popular seaside town and port resting on the North Yorkshire coastline and surrounded by the North York Moors National Park. The town is home to the famous Whitby Abbey and 199 Steps, along with Whitby Beach. There are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy here, along with excellent attractions. Discover The Endeavour Experience, Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby Whale Watching boat trips, and Whitby Golf Club.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 2 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking in public car parks is subject to charges.
Small enclosed courtyard with seating for two.
3 pets are welcome, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.4 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (19)
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Rhiannon
Unfortunately I also need to mention the Negatives - I understand that the property is very old, however that doesnât account for broken door panels, crumbling steps into downstairs toilet and rain pouring into kitchen above window where we had to place a bucket to catch the water. Also we were led to believe this was a pet friendly property with a small outside space - the outside space is very, very small and it is also very unkempt. When we arrived it had two small patio chairs and a table which filled the space and were all very dirty. The whole tiny outside space was dirty and I had to brush it before I would allow my small dogs to go out. I really feel Sykes should view this outside space as it cannot be classed as such. Another area which future occupants need to be made aware of is parking. The nearest parking is by the local Co-op which is quite a walk away and costs £10 per 24hrs - individuals may want to consider this when costing for their holiday. We enjoyed our holiday and we love Whitby and all it has to offer but this property doesnât compare with other holiday properties we have enjoyed with Sykes.
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Joanne
We knew from the first two stays that it needed a great deal of TLC in terms of painting and decorating and that it was extremely basic but the layout of the property and the location outweighed the negatives.-just. We will not be booking this property again and are disappointed that Sykes do not carry out any form of QA in order to provide accurate descriptions of properties. There is paint flaking off walls in every room-severely so. The door of the main living area had a hole punched through it. The kitchen sink was damaged. The property is dirty. The outside area is not fit for anyone to be-walls, floor and garden furniture were green with moss. It is such a shame that this listed building would be so neglected-so much potential as a holiday property.
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Debra
There was five of us staying and had plenty of space. The only downside was parking because there were two cars needing somewhere to park only one could use the parking zone indicated, we did find somewhere to park for free in the end so problem solved. Would definitely stay again.