Host & Stay | Amber Cottage
Entire home in Whitby, United Kingdom
The space
Stepping into the cottage, you are welcomed by a traditional style with a neutral colour palette of blues, grey and beige. The open plan living, kitchen and dining area makes up the ground level.The living area is formed around the fireplace. With a fabric sofa and separate armchair, you can enjoy the peace of Oystons Yard after a day exploring.
The pale sage colour kitchen is tucked away under the stairs. The kitchen comes equipped with everything you would need for your stay from home.
The dining area sits neatly in the large window, enjoy a home cooked brunch while the morning light floods in.
Heading upstairs you will find the first bedroom and a family bathroom. With beams running overhead you get that real sense of cottage living.
The master bedroom is furnished to the highest standard with a large comfy bed, plush carpets and wooden furniture and clothes rail.
The bathroom, located on the first floor, is a bright and crisp space. With high gloss white tiles and a traditional white bathroom suite. In here you will find the a large walk in shower, WC and basin.
Take the stairs to the second floor and you will find the second bedroom, which is made up of two singles. From here you can follow the rooftops and enjoy the spectacular view of the famous Whitby Abbey. Each bedroom comes equipped with a small television, so if you enjoy a cup of tea and morning watch Amber Cottage is for you.
With crisp white linen and an ‘ocean’ theme running through the soft furnishings, this cottage is the perfect place to escape busy life. Soak up the fresh sea air and enjoy some seaside living.
To the front of the cottage you will find a selection of seating, perfect for enjoying an afternoon rest while listening to the world go by.
Guest access
Access is via key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.A parking scratch card is provided, allowing for free on-street parking in the 'W' zone. Full details will be provided prior to check in.
One small/medium dog is welcome to stay at Amber Cottage per reservation.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Amenities
- Hair dryer
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Wifi
- Dedicated workspace
- Kitchen
- Free on-street parking
- Pets allowed
4.57 · 90 Reviews
1 month ago
Beautiful cottage in a spectacular location. Walkable to all of the local attractions and local supermarket. Inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Our only minor quibbles were the main bed had lost some of its springiness, and all bedrooms only had blinds which did little to block out the light, which meant our children were up as soon as it went light. Overall though I would happily stay again. Thanks to Dale for our lovely stay
2 months ago
Excellent place to stay. It's a lovely little cottage, very nicely decorated and maintained. The double bed in the master bedroom is nice enough, but the mattress is uncomfortable - you can feel the springs. The twin bedroom on the 2nd floor is lovely, with fabulous views of the abbey.
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Location
Neighbourhood highlights
House Rules
- Check-in after 16:00
- Checkout before 10:00
- Self check-in with lockbox
- 4 guests maximum
- Pets allowed
- No parties or events
- No smoking
Safety & Property
- Carbon monoxide alarm installed
- Smoke alarm installed
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Amenities
- Hair dryer
- Hot water
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Essentials
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Iron
- TV
- Heating
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- First aid kit
- Wifi
- Dedicated workspace
- Kitchen
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Cooking basics
- Dishes and cutlery
- Cooker
- Oven
- Kettle
- Coffee
- Patio or balcony
- Free on-street parking
- Pets allowed
- Self check-in
- Lockbox
Air conditioningShampooPrivate entrance
4.57 · 90 Reviews
Anonymous
on booking.com1 month ago
Location was good cottages was very cosy all that we needed comfortable
Scott
on Airbnb1 month ago
Beautiful cottage in a spectacular location. Walkable to all of the local attractions and local supermarket. Inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Our only minor quibbles were the main bed had lost some of its springiness, and all bedrooms only had blinds which did little to block out the light, which meant our children were up as soon as it went light. Overall though I would happily stay again. Thanks to Dale for our lovely stay
Susan
on booking.com2 months ago
Location & its general feel.
Parking
Susan
on booking.com2 months ago
Location & its general feel.
Parking
Stuart
on Airbnb2 months ago
Excellent place to stay. It's a lovely little cottage, very nicely decorated and maintained. The double bed in the master bedroom is nice enough, but the mattress is uncomfortable - you can feel the springs. The twin bedroom on the 2nd floor is lovely, with fabulous views of the abbey.
Kathryn
on Airbnb2 months ago
We raised a complaint regarding the parking permit not being the correct pass to cover our entire stay and this has still been unanswered. We narrowly avoided getting a ticket due to this issue.
It's also not clear from the property description that parking options available via the permit aren't particularly close to the property which was difficult when arriving and dealing with luggage, small children and trying to locate a cottage down a narrow alley which was hard to locate.
Denise
on booking.com2 months ago
Lovely clean great location
Denise
on booking.com2 months ago
Lovely clean great location
Grace
on booking.com3 months ago
Loved everything! Great location.
Claire
on booking.com4 months ago
The cottage was very lovely and a great location
The spoiler for us was that the gas fire didn’t work and we weren’t advised of this ‘ we wouldn’t of booked ‘ yes it had central heating, this doesn’t agree with me so it was cold !!
Claire
on booking.com4 months ago
The cottage was very lovely and a great location
The spoiler for us was that the gas fire didn’t work and we weren’t advised of this ‘ we wouldn’t of booked ‘ yes it had central heating, this doesn’t agree with me so it was cold !!
Jayne
on Airbnb4 months ago
A lovely cottage in the heart of Whitby. Had everything you would need and was furnished to a high standard, clean & homely.
Adam
on Airbnb5 months ago
Amber Cottage has a great location, which was the highlight of our stay, but unfortunately, there were several issues that impacted our experience. On arrival, the house was quite cold, which didn’t make for a welcoming start. The sofa had noticeable stains, and the fridge had an unpleasant smell, like off milk. The bed was also uncomfortable, with the springs being very easy to feel.
Communication with Dale was inconsistent; he took a while to respond to messages and initially said we could check in early, only to send a midnight message reversing this decision. However, when I called, early check-in was suddenly fine, which added unnecessary confusion.
With a bit more attention to cleanliness, comfort, and communication, Amber Cottage could offer a much better experience.
Paul
on Airbnb6 months ago
Loved the cottage. Very cosy. Right in the middle of town, within walking distance of all attractions.
Debbie
on booking.com6 months ago
Love amber cottage, ideal location 👌 ❤️
Debbie
on booking.com6 months ago
Love amber cottage, ideal location 👌 ❤️
Sarah
on Airbnb7 months ago
Right in the heart of Whitby, this cottage is perfect for a family get away.
Diane
on booking.com8 months ago
Location
The extractor fan was very noisy. Couldn’t get the fire to work.
Joanne
on booking.com8 months ago
Cosy cottage in a great location. Close to restaurants and shops. Great for a family visit with dogs.
Needs a bit of an update in parts.
Paul
on booking.com8 months ago
Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Perfect location. Fab place!
Michele
on booking.com8 months ago
location perfect, clean, comfy beds.
shower room, needs ripping out and starting again. Although it's obviously cleaned, it is covered in mildew, the shower head isn't good either.
Kathryn
on booking.com9 months ago
Superb location, right in centre of town, but up quiet alleyway.
Very cosy and warm. Lots of character.
Well equipped for a short stay.
Powerful hot shower, hairdryer, iron, plenty of pots and pans. Plenty storage in spacious bedrooms.
Lovely view from top bedroom.
Good WiFi.
Free parking permit.
Dog friendly.
Would definitely stay here again. Don't let the negatives put you off - they are not deal breakers and it's a lovely place.
Wish we had been given better instructions on how to find it. It is up a narrow alleyway, the gate of which had a sign on it which obscured the alleyways name sign. We ended up walking up and down flowergate until we found it. For info tho it is opposite Witness menswear, next to travel agents.
Parking in whitby is a bit of a nightmare, so don't expect to be able to park nearby. Parking permit is inside the property, for zones just a few streets away. It's just that you have to go into property first, so bear this in mind. I suggest pulling up outside and one of you quickly unloads bags and grabs the permit.
Only one tea towel, and no washing up liquid.
Other reviewers have mentioned the shower cubicle, which is an issue if you're tall, but it was manageable, you just have to crouch!
Mattress could do with upgrading.
David
on booking.com9 months ago
The location is perfect for access to the center and local pubs and restaurants
The property instructions advised there was parking, but this is not so easy at all, the promised 'free parking' permit was not found at the property so we had to pay for parking in a local car park at 9.60 per day - about 5minutes walk from the property. It is not possible to easily park outside the property so everything has to be carried from the parking location. The free permit parking roads are not close either.
Barbara
on booking.com10 months ago
The cottage was in a good location, great view from the top bedroom,
The cottage could do with a refurb however it was adequate, the bathroom needs up grading, but it didn't spoil the holiday
Lance
on booking.com10 months ago
The cottage is in a great location for the town, is comfortable and has all the necessary amenities.There are superb views from the top window and it is cosy and warm.
There was a strange smell going through the front and lingered on our clothes. The shower doesn't drain very well.
Packer
on booking.com10 months ago
Location
Shower was full of mould which was due to neglect in cleaning I had to bleach the shower with neat bleach before we could use it and a large proportion of it came off .Cobwebs everywhere , fireplace thick with dust , fridge still had sour milk or cream residue in it and the plates hadn't been checked and had food reminders on them , broken glass left in the back of cupboard.The list goes on and on .I find it hard to believe that these cottages are vacated at 10 o'clock on the day of departure and they are not ready to accommodate the next tennent until 4 the same day , there is absolutely no explanation to the standard that this property is therefore handed over to the next new tennent in such a poor unsanitary state. The owner of this cottage needs to know the condition that it is rented out in and I personally would like to hear back from them
Paula
on booking.com10 months ago
Great location. Parking was as expected in a seaside town, but the scratch card was a nice touch.
The cottage was surprisingly quiet and had all the facilities required for a short break.
The cottage could do with a little TLC. The shower was a little mouldy and the kitchen area could do with a good clean.
Hobson
on booking.com10 months ago
Ideal location and quiet at night. Nice decor. and outside sitting area.TV in every bedroom.
Some basic items were missing or insufficient like no washing up liquid or pad., half a blue cloth. Needed a bit more care in kitchen area.and cupboards. Shower too low .
Jane
on booking.com11 months ago
Great location, really central. Liked that the cottages had a shared courtyard to sit out on with the dog as the weather was great.
Generally clean and the bedrooms were clean and tidy. I loved that we had a tv in the bedroom as well.
Nice to have constant hot water in the shower
Other people have raised this, just some bits to make the property feel loved. Please fix the shower head, it’s annoying having to hold the shower head yourself!
The rug in the front room is grubby and has a large pull that could be hazardous. Either remove it or cut the thread off!
Bedrooms were clean, however downstairs felt a bit grotty.
You need to replace the blind on the door.
If you have people staying for more then 2 nights, please supply more than 1 toilet roll.
Would have been great if there had been a better supply of tea coffee and sugar (maybe I was expecting too much, but 4 teabags and 4 coffees for 4 adults staying for four nights does seem a tad stingy!)
I understand it’s just a cottage let, little improvements can make this become a little gem.
We loved Whitby, it’s a beautiful place with great people.
Stephanie
on booking.com11 months ago
Sehr gemütliche Wohnung, liebevoll eingerichtet. Sauber. Betten bequem. Zentral gelegen aber ruhig. Guter WiFi Empfang. Austattung: alles was man braucht.
Fällt mir nichts ein.
Steph
on booking.com11 months ago
Sehr gemütliche Wohnung, liebevoll eingerichtet. Sauber. Betten bequem. Zentral gelegen aber ruhig. Guter WiFi Empfang. Austattung: alles was man braucht.
Fällt mir nichts ein.
Ulf
on booking.com1 year ago
Mycket bra läge, fint och mysigt
Liz
on booking.com1 year ago
Fabulous location in the heart of Whitby
Afraid the shower was very poor, if you are over 5 foot 7 you simply can’t shower as the tray is too high and the roof too low, our 6 foot 2 son didn’t stand a chance! Whilst in the shower (holding the shower head as you can’t get it over your head) you then have no. Shelves or anywhere to put shampoo etc. Could be rectified by turning it into a wet room. Also thought it was rather a cheek that we had to pay a £250 deposit which you don’t get back for 2 weeks and a £10 admin charge is taken off to add insult to injury! I have no problem paying a deposit but surely it should be refunded immediately after the property is inspected.
Ella
on Airbnb1 year ago
Good Stay…good location and cute home. It was basic in terms of additional homely extras, felt more like a hotel instead of the special extras you’d typically get at air b and b, welcome book, welcome extras and flexibility. I wouldnt jump at staying here again, location was good however you can’t park close by really and street parking is tight streets. The price paid was decent and good that it was dog friendly.
Richard
on booking.com1 year ago
Love this cottage there is nothing not to like about the place itself
We arrived at the cottage to find that we could not have the key number until we put down a £250 insurance deposit and told we would then get £240 back if the property was undamaged! We were forced basically to their insurance and they refused to accept our own insurance. We have stayed at this cottage and wuth this company many times over the years and this charge is complete day light robbery not to mention taking 2 weeks to get £240 back !! Host and stay will not be getting any more bookings from me thats for certain its an absolute scam to charge those fees .
Lee
on booking.com1 year ago
Location and the style was great. Views from top bedroom fantastic.
Nothing to complain about I always think 10 am checkout is a bit of a rush with family when you have breakfast but I understand they need to be cleaned for next people.
Deborah
on Airbnb1 year ago
Absolutely stunning place couldn’t wish for better.
Would highly recommend a stay at Amber Cottage ❤️
Claire
on Airbnb1 year ago
The property was in an excellent position. Directions were easy to follow. Quiet yet in the centre of Whitby. Property could do with some TLC. The TV is a little outdated with a digital box. Would have preferred to be able to stream TV apps like Netflix, Amazon Etc. We visited as a couple with a dog. The size downstairs is small. I struggle to see how you could fit four people comfortably of an evening. We enjoyed our visit to Whitby.
Brenden
on booking.com1 year ago
It’s our 4th time staying at Amber cottage .
It’s perfect for us.
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Susie
on booking.com1 year ago
Excellent online information sent ahead of my arrival was greatly appreciated.
Parking on arrival was a bit tricky. It would have been good to be advised about nearby pay and display option as the permit zones were quite far away for moving luggage.
Phil
on booking.com1 year ago
Brilliant location, right in the heart of Whitby, only thing missing - a sea view. The cottage was quirky, with bags of character. Comfy beds, and a warm property, as we came for the Christmas market.
We can't really fault the property. If anything, a little small, so if you're a bigger person, might be a bit of a squeeze, especially in the main bedroom.
Chris
on Airbnb1 year ago
Greatl location. lovely cozy cottage.
Thomas
on booking.com1 year ago
Very cosy little house perfect size
Having to crouch to have a shower
Ruth
on Airbnb1 year ago
We had a lovely time , the cottage was so comfortable and cozy and in a perfect location
Tracy
on booking.com1 year ago
The Location was excellent
Nothing
John
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful little cottage right in the heart of Whitby, slightly fishy smell on arrival but assume previous guests had been cooking and couldn't air the place. TV in top room didn't work for kids and not much help from support on that front. Also wasn't a fan of the additional deposit or fee for damage, the process was a faff and the idea of it doesn't sit well with me. but overall a good stay.
Karyn
on booking.com1 year ago
Great location, lovely cosy and comfortable, fantastic view from attic window
Beverley
on Airbnb1 year ago
Perfect location.. lovely and private home from home
Stephen
on booking.com1 year ago
Location was brilliant,
No parking scratch card,had to pay for parking
Georgia
on Airbnb1 year ago
We had a good stay overall however unfortunately there was a leak in the roof the first night we stayed there that kept us up all night. We provided photos for evidence to Host and Stay who said they’d visit the next day to resolve and get their maintenance to check it out to ensure it doesn’t happen again. They told us to inform them when we were out for this and when we returned there had been no visit. I followed up on message and they said they’d follow this up and let me know asap but then they promptly sent a check out details email instead. I felt I’d been very patient and considerate even though it had kept us all awake including my elderly grandmother, but this side of the experience was unfortunately not great. Otherwise all else went well, I’d just ask Host and Stay to stick to their promises to visit and resolve any issues their guests have and have better communication around this.
James
on Airbnb1 year ago
Really nice accommodation in a perfect position in Whitby - away from the crowds but easy reach of everything.
The house is very comfortable with everything you need for a great stay.
The hosts were really helpful and responsive and sent a very helpful information pack in the days before check-in.
Will definitely stay here again.
Katie
on Airbnb1 year ago
Beautiful, cute, charming cottage in the heart of Whitby! Perfect location and really quiet even though you were right in town! Felt really at home, would love to stay again!
Ian
on booking.com1 year ago
Nice break
Good
Nicola
on Airbnb1 year ago
A beautiful cottage in the middle of Whitby. The guidebook was really helpful. We had a lovely break. Thank you. 😊
Nikolas
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely stay in Whitby. Unfortunately parking wasn’t easy even with parking permits, there wasn’t any very close parking spaces, had to walk roughly 10-15 mins there. Also the tv had a freeview box , we tried all evening to get it to work even got a neighbour in to try and he was too unsuccessful. I think there should be instructions to work it , as not everyone has that in their home. Other than that we had a pleasant stay.
Frances
on Airbnb1 year ago
This was a superb place to stay for exploring the sights of Whitby and enjoying the beach. A listed building with great character and beautifully restored nestled in a quiet spot yet within a few minutes walk of shops, cafes, and the station. The top bedroom has splendid views of sea and Abbey.
Jane
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely little cottage in the centre of Whitby. We found it a bit of a struggle parking, getting to and from with having a toddler and someone with limited mobility. Cottage itself was lovely though.
Dan
on Airbnb1 year ago
Charming cottage in a great location. Everything is in walking distance from Amber Cottage, which is situated in a private and peaceful spot. Great communication throughout from Host & Stay, especially with the comprehensive digital guidebook. Whitby is lovely, with very friendly people - we’ll definitely be back.
Jean
on booking.com1 year ago
Lovely clean cottage great location
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Nicola
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely cottage really close to the harbour.
Melanie
on Airbnb1 year ago
Lovely cottage, exactly as described. Highly recommended, great location.
Lauren
on Airbnb1 year ago
Amber Cottage was exactly as it looked in the photos! A cosy seaside nook right in the heart of all the action! We arrived and it was super clean and welcoming with everything we needed for our stay all ready and waiting! The location was better than expected and the parking was no problem at all! Our little boy thoroughly enjoyed his den up stairs and spying on the abbey every night to search for Dracula haha! Our wee dog also found a few comfy spots to rest after our days out exploring! I would definitely recommend this property and give it 10/10!
Jane
on Airbnb1 year ago
Great location! Unfortunately the beautiful cottage needs some tlc. Although the property is dog friendly the staining on the furniture and dirty carpets were not pleasant at all.
Mark
on booking.com1 year ago
Very Quaint and lovely cottage set back from the road down a quiet ginnel which made it very quiet at night. Great view of Whitby Abbey from the top floor
Not a lot wrong with the property to be fair. Not overly important but worth mentioning though
- Curtains would be ideal in the bedrooms, the blinds don’t really keep the sun out so we were awake at sunrise which was around half 4
- a 4pm check in is too late 2pm would be better. We arrived from blackpool around half one and had to put our car in a car park with all our stuff in till 4 so we wandered round a bit aimlessly till it was time. 2pm would be a lot better so people could get on with their break. Other than that we would book again.
Milesy
on booking.com1 year ago
Very Quaint and lovely cottage set back from the road down a quiet ginnel which made it very quiet at night. Great view of Whitby Abbey from the top floor
Not a lot wrong with the property to be fair. Not overly important but worth mentioning though
- Curtains would be ideal in the bedrooms, the blinds don’t really keep the sun out so we were awake at sunrise which was around half 4
- a 4pm check in is too late 2pm would be better. We arrived from blackpool around half one and had to put our car in a car park with all our stuff in till 4 so we wandered round a bit aimlessly till it was time. 2pm would be a lot better so people could get on with their break. Other than that we would book again.
Tracy
on Airbnb2 years ago
Lovely place to stay and great location
Gaz
on booking.com2 years ago
Location , interior set up , close to the centre
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Helen
on Airbnb2 years ago
Amber cottage is beautiful, central, and even better than we had anticipated. Bedrooms are larger than they appear in the pictures. The location is perfect, and perfectly sweet (little alley/courtyard). The hosts were very proactive in sharing information about the cottage and location and there is even a fabulous app for the cottage. Every query I had ahead of the trip was responded to almost instantly - perfect hosts. We will be recommending to anyone who is planning a stay in Whitby.
Emily
on Airbnb2 years ago
A fantastic stay at Amber Cottage with my mam and dog, Ralph. The cottage was extremely clean and had everything we needed for a few days. The location was very central and everything was in walking distance.
Only con was finding the cottage when we first arrived, we were walking around for about half an hour trying to find it. It’s tucked down a little alleyway, maybe some signage outside the gate would be helpful.
Nevertheless we had a lovely stay and will definitely return.
Jennifer
on Airbnb2 years ago
We loved Amber Cottage. It's beautifully decorated and very comfortable to stay in. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed, even a coffee machine which was appreciated. The bedrooms were stylish and comfortable. There was a great shower. There was even a view of the Abbey from the top bedroom. We enjoyed sitting outside for breakfast. Its a great location and has some lovely shops, bars and cafes and is easily accessible for the abbey and harbour. Would love to return to it and would recommend.
Charlotte
on Airbnb2 years ago
We had the best stay !!
Cottage perfect, it had everything we needed and beautifully decorated, the top floor bedroom was beautiful
I wanted to swap with the children.
The location was amazing right in the town and walking distance to everything, but tucked down a side alley way so still lovely and quiet. We loved Whitby and I would deff recommend Amber cottage !
A few minor things •the parking, I do understand Whitby is not great for parking but we did find it difficult to find a space ( it was a bank holiday) thankfully we did not need to move the car apart from one day we went exploring. • kitchen is a little on a the small side if your planning on doing a lot of cooking, my advice is eat out as your spoilt for choice was all the restaurants near by 🤣 • the cottage was lovely and tidy apart from in need of a good hoover and dust, windows sills upstairs floors and pictures very dusty. •
Catherine
on booking.com2 years ago
Great location, quiet, cosy and comfortable. Parking was manageable and we were always able to park in a nearby bay. Host and stay team were supportive and responsive as needed.
Nothing really but if I’m being picky, the cottage could do with a deep clean as quite a lot of dust around.
William
on Airbnb2 years ago
Friendly/helpful service. Brilliant location, great value for money!
Definitely recommend
Eve
on booking.com2 years ago
the location was great & loved the decor
it wasn’t cleaner when we entered the property. the place was covered in dog hair.
Yasmina
on Airbnb2 years ago
Fantastic central location, great cosy cottage. Had everything you needed for a lovely stay. Very clean and well equipped.
Catherine
on Airbnb2 years ago
Had a wonderful couple of nights here whilst visiting Whitby for the very first time.
Location was perfect, the cottage was equipped with everything we needed for our stay, very clean and also felt cosy and homely.
Loved the view of the Abbey from the top bedroom window.
Was very peaceful especially in the mornings hearing the seagulls fly over whilst enjoying a cuppa outside, would definitely stay again.
Andrew
on Airbnb2 years ago
My girlfriend and I had a lovely weekend in Whitby at Amber Cottage. The cottage was very charming, exactly as advertised, spotlessly clean and with all the facilities we needed. Sadly we didn't bring our children as they'd have loved the top floor bedroom with views over to the Abbey, but in any case, we thoroughly enjoyed it, as did our dog, Millie. The cottage is in a great location - central but quiet and private. Would definitely recommend and would return. Host was helpful and communicative.
Bill
on Airbnb2 years ago
A lovely cottage, clean and cozy, in a good location. Hosts were really helpful and responsive. Will certainly return.
Carole
on Airbnb2 years ago
This cute little cottage was brilliant, great location,clean and well presented, thoughtful small things that make a difference. Definitely worth a good recommendation.
Brenden
on booking.com2 years ago
Its our second time staying at Amber Cottage . it’s cosy , clean and in a great location near the harbour.
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Mathew
on Airbnb2 years ago
Outstanding little cottage in a superb location just 2min walk to the front. Close to plenty of places to eat and drink will definitely be returning
Sean
on Airbnb2 years ago
We enjoyed our stay. It was a good location very central to Whitby’s amenities. We found it very tricky to locate from the instructions provided and the fire place didn’t work in the living room as we followed the instructions given without success - it was bitterly cold this weekend so it was really disappointed we couldn’t use it. Comfortable property, comfy bed and wifi good. Thanks
Emily
on Airbnb2 years ago
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Brilliant central location in the town centre, lovely shops on its door step. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable weekend away, clean bedding and towels were also provided. Would highly recommend.
Sean
on Airbnb2 years ago
Firstly Amber Cottage was a nice place to stay in Whitby, in a nice location. This was spoilt however by the communication and demands for identity verification and additional security deposits of the management company Host & Stay. They forced us to additionally secure the booking with a credit card, on an external website which explicitly contravenes the policy of AirBnB at https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/209 which says "customers lose protection if i communicate outside Airbnb". This was combined with multiple automated marketing messages that were not beneficial or personal. I didn't have a choice on this occasion but i would not recommend booking anywhere managed through Host and Stay in future.
Laura
on Airbnb2 years ago
An amazing cottage . The nicest I’ve stayed in. Central location.
Directions sent were really helpful. We didn’t want to leave
Peter
on Airbnb2 years ago
HostAndStay, will charge you more than the advertised price by asking for an damage deposit (which is fine) and then charging you a handling fee for taking your money.
I've come to expect this sort of treatment from car hire companies but never on AirBnB.
I wish that I had read the reviews on external websites before I booked with them.
Luke
on Airbnb2 years ago
Great location, really nice property.
Perfectly located in the centre of Whitby, close to good pubs and restaurants. The cottage was really clean and warm.
We would stay here again.
Carl
on Airbnb2 years ago
Whitby is a very nice place to stay lots to visit and see food round town was good
Charlotte
on Airbnb2 years ago
Amber cottage is a perfect base for a stay in Whitby. The location is perfect and it’s quiet and cosy. Suited our family with two small children perfectly!
Rowan
on Airbnb2 years ago
Great cottage. Superb location and everything you need to have a comfortable stay.
Kathryn
on Airbnb2 years ago
We (me, my Mum and small dog) had an absolutely lovely stay in Amber cottage. It is a fantastic location, right in the centre of Whitby but down a small alley so it isn’t too noisy :) the cottage is fitted out really nicely and was just what we wanted. The only thing we found tricky was unloading and loading the car as parking nearby is difficult. Worth it though for a lovely stay :)
Tobias
on Airbnb2 years ago
absolutely amazing place to stay perfect location 2 minutes walk from everything
Elizabeth
on Airbnb2 years ago
Lovely couple of days in Whitby at Amber Cottage. Directions to find the house and parking details/W pass very much appreciated with parking easy to find within 5-10 mins walk maximum. Very comfortable stay with everything we needed and great location.
Stephen
on booking.com2 years ago
Location and authentic property. Layout of property was nice.
Internet didn’t work at all. The shower was very noisy.
The gas fire wouldn’t light. Parking was not close to the property so details provided by host is misleading.
Nicky
on Airbnb2 years ago
Lovely comfortable warm cottage in a great location. The cottage was generally clean and nicely decorated, with clean crisp white linen and soft white towels. The kitchen area is very compact and not ideal if you want to do a lot of cooking for a family but adequate, no dishwasher or washing machine. The single beds on the photos look quite narrow but in fact they are full size singles and we slept two adults in them very comfortably, lovely view of the Abbey from the top room. Both rooms good sizes. Knocked a star off cleanliness because the downstairs floor was gritty when we arrived and there were some remnants of dried food around the kitchen bin. We also had an issue with a second parking scratchcard which we had paid for in advance but was not at the property when we arrived. That was satisfactorily resolved and we found the communication with Host and Stay excellent throughout. All in all a great stay. We would definitely stay there again and would highly recommend it.
Alison
on booking.com2 years ago
Brilliant location. I loved the quirky design of the house and loved that I could look across to Whitby Abbey from my attic bedroom. The decor was lovely. Simple but homely. It was near to the station.
The shower made a horrendous noise. It ran intermittently. Other that the shower everything was great.
Alicia
on Airbnb2 years ago
A really lovely clean and cosy cottage in an absolutely fantastic location.
Check in was super easy.
Please be aware that finding a parking space even when you have the parking vouchers from the property, can be tricky- we ended up parking a ten minute walk away as it was the only space we could get at prime check in time on a Friday! Not a huge issue for us, but if you have mobility issues/small children just take note!
The only issues we faced were that the Wifi wasn’t working the entire stay, and we couldn’t work out how to fix/re-set it. Also the shower needs some serious attention as the water pressure and temperature is completely erratic, and makes a REALLY LOUD banging and screeching noise- we have however flagged these to the management company so they get fixed asap.
Hazel
on booking.com2 years ago
Lovely little 2 bedroom cottage, very close to Whitby centre. Very clean & there was even tea, coffee & milk left for us. Would recommend this cottage, stayed in whitby on numerous occasions & walked down this street many many times didn't even know the row of cottages was there, very quaint. Well worth the stay & very financially viable
No negatives for the property
Craig
on Airbnb2 years ago
Thank you very much for a fantastic cottage.
Everything there needed and in a fantastic location.
Will definitely visit again.
Very clean, and attention to detail everywhere.
Gary
on booking.com2 years ago
Central location
Work going on in alleyway outside so woke by builders. And outside area messy to sit out and enjoy
Jo
on Airbnb2 years ago
Very central .. a little tatty ie skirtings / paint work but wouldn’t take much to improve .. bedrooms a good size but kitchen/ living rm very small .. ideal location for exploring Whitby town
Charlotte
on Airbnb2 years ago
Location was brilliant. Excellent instructions on how to find as it was tucked out the way. Check in a breeze. Very comfortable, spacious, and clean. Couldn't fault anything. We had a wonderful stay! And shall be returning :) thanks so much!
Julie
on booking.com2 years ago
Very central , easy to walk everywhere
The shower not very good . The head room only suitable for a short height client, ceiling in shower peeling.
The parking was a nightmare , had to go round and round the streets several times looking for a space.
Helen
on Airbnb2 years ago
Great cottage in central location. Lots of info provided before arrival with everything you need to know so check in/ parking etc very easy.
Living area is compact but comfy and had everything we needed.
Louise
on Airbnb3 years ago
Great cottage, very comfortable, 5 minute walk to the front
Derek
on booking.com3 years ago
Location was good .beds were comfy, bedrooms were good.
Gas fire didn’t work.....no fridge for most of first week to keep food fresh,my wife & daughter ended up with upset stomachs..... not all the blinds worked properly a lot of cords had been broken..... the sky box stopped working .... .the shower made a loud banging noise & kept going off......the handle came off the shower door it had been badly repaired in the past with glue.
Sophie
on booking.com3 years ago
Lovely cottage, a lot more spacious than it seems. Hosts resolved an issue we had and had a repairman within an hour and was fixed in 5 mins. Brilliant service. Would definitely stay again.
Shower was quite fiddly but was great once it the controls got in the right place. Could do with a few more towels and fridge was broken.
Jack
on booking.com3 years ago
Good Location to the town center and beach and the cottage was cozy with nice decor
Some clearer instruction before arrival on the parking situation and how to manage this in Whitby.
Jill
on booking.com3 years ago
This was a self catering property so the porridge for breakfast was the same as I make at home. The kitchen was very well equipped but I didn't do any other cooking. There were some lovely touches in the decor to make Amber Cottage a real seaside retreat. It is tucked away up a typical Whitby alleyway, but very close to the harbour and the shops and eating places.
My friend who was supposed to be coming with me got Covid, so couldn't come after all. It was too late for us to cancel the booking so I went anyway on my own. It was a shame not to use the cottage to better effect, especially the upstairs bedroom, with its lovely views, which wasn't used in the end. Someone is carrying out a major building project at the far end of the Yard, and whilst the workers were very pleasant and courteous it was a bit noisy and disruptive. A paving slab outside No 3 had been broken and although they replaced it, the surface was still very uneven and rather dangerous. They said it would all be dug up anyway to install a power supply. The boiler made some peculiar noises, which seemed to be the pump coming on a lot even though the heating was not on, which kept me awake at night as it was in a cupboard on the landing outside the bedroom. Having a parking permit was very helpful but most visitors to Whitby seem to get them and it is not easy to find anywhere to park near to the cottage. I had to walk quite a long way to and from the car and as I am getting on a bit I was only able to take a small amount of my luggage to the cottage as it was too far to carry any more of it.
Richard
on booking.com3 years ago
Weve stayed here a few times very cosy compfortable great location roomy
Theres no draining board on sink so hard to drain crockery. This time round there were only two cups which were filfthy with tea stains, the glasses were still dripping weg in the cupboard bedroom window latch was broken so had to hold it open with towels the kitchen bin was broken and the wifi keot dropping out
Alan
on booking.com3 years ago
Location was amazing
It was clean and warm.
The shower was painfully noisy and uncomfortable to use.
Toaster tripped the electrics.
No tea towels or cloths to help keep tidy and oven gloves would have a bonus! Bedding although clean was stained with old blood.
Debbie
on booking.com3 years ago
Great location.Lovely Comfortable beds.Lovely view from top window.Freedom to come and go.
No curtains in the bedrooms so light coming in.Couldnt use free parking pass as all the near W areas where you can park with them were full and drove around a lot.Ended up in a paying car park.Stuggled to lock the key back into box outside.
Kay
on booking.com3 years ago
cosy, clean and central
nothing
Dawn
on booking.com3 years ago
close to the town centre.
just the right size for me my husband and grandchildren
very clean
kids were disappointed with the lack of internet.
in other places we have stayed in there have been board games etc for rainy evenings, we went and bought our own but maybe a suggestion.
Lucy
on Airbnb3 years ago
Lovely cottage very clean, everything you need great location.
If anything maybe a small foot stall .
Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Robert
on booking.com3 years ago
central to town
Becky
on Airbnb3 years ago
Lovely little apartment, in a fantastic location!
Lucy
on Airbnb3 years ago
We had a lovely stay in Whitby. Great location, just off lovely street with shops and cafes, ideal for spending a couple of days in Whitby.
Anonymous
on booking.com3 years ago
very clean good location
shower made an awful noise
bit on the expensive side for 2 nights
didn’t know which bins outside were the properties?
could do with a light in the yard it was very dark
Sean
on Airbnb3 years ago
Lovely accommodation in a great location. Hosts are very quick to clear up any queries. A very good memorable stay on our wedding anniversary.
Ciara
on Airbnb3 years ago
Perfect location to look around Whitby. Cottage is super clean, tidy, cosy and BEAUTIFUL!!
Rachel
on Airbnb3 years ago
Nice cottage - great location and well equipped. Quite a narrow entrance with steps - we managed to get our pram through but a bit of a tight squeeze!
Lucie
on booking.com3 years ago
very clean lots of space and the fire is lovely and cosy
the televisions were awkward couldn’t get it working in one bedroom and the remote didn’t work properly in the living room.
Simon
on Airbnb3 years ago
Very nice place to stay, clean, tidy, great location and has everything you would need for a short stay in and around Whitby. The on street parking is a short walk away but it’s easy enough to stop nearby to drop off or pick up your bags. Would definitely stay here again, it was perfect.
Viv
on Airbnb3 years ago
Great location, a nice cosy cottage.
Sophie
on Airbnb3 years ago
Lovely cottage, perfect for my parents and me.
Host was really responsive.
We enjoyed our stay in Whitby.
Philip
on Airbnb3 years ago
Lovely cottage, great location.
Lucy
on Airbnb3 years ago
A lovely cottage in the middle of Whitby, minutes away from the harbour and the beach.
Will say that it was a nightmare to find, ended up driving round Whitby several times trying to find it. It’s down an alleyway in between shops so not obvious. Would be helpful to have a photo of the outside and where to look for.
Also there is no parking, we were given a scratch card parking ticket which lasts two days for areas that were about half a mile away from the cottage which wasn’t ideal. So keep in mind your car won’t be anywhere near the cottage.
On arrival it was nice and presentable however for 150 pounds a night I would expect the bins to work, cobwebs to have been gotten rid of and the grill to have been cleaned, it was covered in dried fat.
Both bedrooms were really beautiful especially the twin room with views of the Abbey.
The lounge was really cosy and beautifully decorated and furnished.
Dog owners be aware there is no garden for night time wee wees.
We would 100% return however all things considered we feel the price needs to be lowered.
Stephen
on Airbnb3 years ago
A great place to stay so quiet for somewhere so central to all amenities, everything was very clean & tidy, i would definitely recommend a visit
Kate
on Airbnb4 years ago
Perfect little cottage tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Whitby. Clean, comfy and calming.
Meeshia
on Airbnb4 years ago
This cottage is an excellent place to stay, clean, spacious and it’s great that it allows dogs.
Shops, bars and restaurants only a very short walk away. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends. Had a lovely four night stay at Amber Cottage. Thank you 😊
Charlotte
on Airbnb4 years ago
Great stay, amazing location, clean property. Would definitely revisit xxxx
Mark
on Airbnb4 years ago
Enjoyed the great central location of the property and all of us (but especially the dog) loved the fireplace when it got cold. Few niggly bits need fixing up but overall it was good.
Nicola
on Airbnb4 years ago
Perfect location for a 2 min walk to the harbour, 10 mins to the steps of the Abbey and 5 mins from the West Cliff.
Really comfy, practical and stylish space. Would book with Stay again.
Vanessa
on Airbnb4 years ago
We had a wonderful time at Amber Cottage. It is brilliantly located and I loved the fact you could see the Abbey from the children’s bedroom.
The sea side theme is lovely and although the cottage is compact, it had all the amenities we needed for our beach mini break. Thank you
Katie
on Airbnb4 years ago
Amber cottage is a hidden gem. We are a family with two young children and the cottage was perfect for us. There are two steps on access to the yard so bear that in mind if you have a pushchair. We managed fine with ours.
It’s a fantastic location, clean, fresh and welcoming. Ample facilities to cook at the cottage, not a lot of free cupboard storage space in the kitchen. We loved this place and will certainly look to return.
Stuart
on Airbnb4 years ago
Overallthe cottage is nice and was clean with well equipped kitchen. Bed was comfy and linen / towels nice. However there were a few issues which the Stay team did their best to resolve; on there own they are small but when added up really made me feel the Stay team don't have a great team that sits behind the property and / or are not particularly focused on customer satisfaction (I add this is probably the only less than positive review I've don on AirBnB):
- welcome information / instructions not provided prior to arrival (e.g. no note on where to park etc) so had to call on arrival
- property smelt damp when I arrived so went to get a scented candle to get rid of small (possibly related to point below on heating)
- heating not on when arrived - property was 14 degrees
- boiler not set up correctly so that even after 3.5 hours of heating (once I turned it on) the temperature only rose to 17 degrees so had to call a couple of times to find out how to fix (had to change settings on boiler)
- the fire in the living room doesn't work or Ben (maintenence / Stay rep) said it was just for show (not sure if this is mentioned in the property description)
- the remotes for the TV are old and several buttons don't work so you have to use both old sky TV remotes to actually work the TV.
The Stay team did communicate well and were responsive when I raised these issues. I offered them a chance to resolve and had I been managing the property would have probably offered some kind of discount due to the number of issues. They did however apologise and say it will be put right for future guests. I won't be staying with Stay again unfortunately.
Alison
on Airbnb4 years ago
A lovely, cosy, stylish property right in the heart of Whitby. Lots of lovely coffee shops and independent shops on your doorstep. Gorgeous sea view from the top floor.
Tim
on Airbnb4 years ago
We had a lovely stay in Amber Cottage. It is in a great location tucked down a side alley between shops so it’s nice and quiet and there are no people walking past the house. It is 7 mins walk from the beach and situated in the centre of the town. The house was nice and clean and decorated very nicely. The downstairs was a little smaller than we expected so was only just big enough for 4 to move around comfortably. Also, the shower doesn’t quite have enough head room, if you are 6 foot then you will need to duck a little!
Natalie
on Airbnb4 years ago
We were very impressed at how lovely the place is. Very clean and very cozy as well. Would stay again
Steve
on Airbnb4 years ago
A lovely cottage right in the heart of Whitby. Very quiet and cosy.
Louise
on Airbnb4 years ago
Amber Cottage was so perfect from when we opened the front door to climbing the stairs to beautiful bedrooms looking out over the rooftops to the sea and abbey ... it was also very well situated . Can’t fault this stunning little cottage
Charlotte
on Airbnb4 years ago
Beautiful cottage in a great location, although parking can be difficult once thats sorted its an easy stay with the hosts communicating throughout when needed.
Michael
on Airbnb4 years ago
Lovely place right in the heart of West Cliff.
Justin
on Airbnb4 years ago
Amber Cottage was delightful! A perfect location in the heart of Whitby, yet really quiet and tucked away. We had a fabulous few days and our host's helped out really swiftly with working out how to connect to the WiFi when it was playing up. A great place, great hosts, and would recommend to others
Claire
on Airbnb4 years ago
Beautiful cottage very stylish with comfortable beds and big bedrooms. V central location perfect for exploring the city and surrounding areas. Watch the sunrise from the top bedroom , stunning .
David
on Airbnb4 years ago
This is a really nice cottage in an excellent location. Just a few doors up Flowergate from the famous Sherlock’s Coffee House and Emma’s Diner the location is awesome.
The house itself will easily support 4 people but no more. It’s split over 3 levels so if stairs aren’t your thing look elsewhere.
We will be back to this very cottage at some point. It really is excellent.
Paul
on Airbnb4 years ago
Great location and super little, clean and stylish cottage.
Elizabeth
on Airbnb4 years ago
Lovely house, very clean and everything needed for a great stay.
Lauren
on Airbnb4 years ago
Sparkling clean cute house in a great location for all that’s going on in Whitby. Had a lovely weekend!
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