Justine

9 months ago

There is damp and mould in the master bedroom, we were unable to use the room, there is black mould growing on the back wall and there is damp around the window with paper peeling away. There’s also black mould around the bath and inside the second bedroom window. So I do not recommend this property, we contacted the host but they didn’t offer any compensation and we paid over £400 for 2 nights. The shower is electric over a bath, the bath is very flimsy and sounds like you’ll fall through it. We arrived to a seriously cold property (below 10 degrees) and no logs were provided for the fire. We turned on the electric heaters but took 24hrs to properly warm up. On a positive note the property is in a nice location positioned on the water with a patio and a small parking space. The second bedroom bed was comfy.

Daniel

10 months ago

When we arrived the cottage was freezing cold and took two days to heat up with those oil heaters in each room. We first noticed the TV and BT TV box was faulty and with two kids to entertain a TV is a necessity. Then we noticed that the bathroom sink was blocked. I then contacted Host and Stay to be told a maintenance technician would attend the next day. I wasn't given an ETA and nobody turned up however I was told that somebody had attended and their report was that the TV and BT box was beyond repair and sink blockage required a plumber who couldn't arrive till after our 3 night stay. So no TV and a sink we couldn't use. Then I found a puddle of water in the kids bedroom after my 4 year old slipped over. There was a leak coming down from the 2nd floor ensuite, reported this, nobody came out. Not very clean, cobwebs everywhere, windows dirty obscuring the view of the estuary. Dog poo bag left full of poo by the back door. Not good. Would not recommend.

Emma

11 months ago

Fantastic communication from hosts and the property is in an amazing location. Very very comfy beds and nice Linen. It was really cold on arrival and took a long time to warm it up with the electric radiators and did notice some dog hair but having a dog myself I know how difficult it can be to get it all. Couldn’t get the coffee machine to work and only left 3 pods when 6 people staying for 2 nights. UHT milk provided in fridge. We use Air B & B alot and for a similar price point we are used to small care packages being left eg milk, bread and eggs for example. But on the whole a great place to stay for a break by the beach.

Alex

1 year ago

lovely cottage, beautiful location. A bit tricky to find

Piotr

1 year ago

Was a bit worried since some of the other comments mentioned vague instructions. Definitely didn't experience that - the host sent a very comprehensive guide on how to find the entrance, parking place, etc. The instructions were very extraordinarily clear. No real issues inside as well. Property was clean and just as described, with photos reflecting how it actually looks like. You have to give it a minute before hot water kicks in, and the stairs leading into the top bedroom are very steep is about as much as I could potentially complain about - definitely not enough to overshadow all the positives.

Gail

1 year ago

spotlessly clean , kitchen was amazingly equipped , immacculate bedding and linnen , beatiful views , very characterful property and sympathetically renovated . Had a fantastic few days exploring the beautiful area , would definitly visit again .

Andrea

1 year ago

A beautiful property in an amazing location with stunning views and scenery. The bed linen and towels were really good quality. So great to have a parking spot close by. The balcony is brilliant, but could do with a bit of TLC and refreshing of the plants which were mostly dried up. We also wondered if the property had been unoccupied for some time as the floor and surfaces in the kitchen were a bit 'tacky'. We would definitely recommend this beautiful place.

Melissa

1 year ago

Great few days at Gull’s Haven. Brilliant location in the heart of the village & we loved the outdoor space with beautiful views!

Nick

1 year ago

The cottage itself is marvellous - just improved instructions would be appreciated.. Instructions on how to find the cottage could have been clearer - we were sent a link to a map but, with so many tiny cottages on the High Street, it was difficult to find this one which is on a pathway. As the map was online it relied on 4G data which is not available in the area. In addition we only found the parking instructions (for a very convenient private parking space) once we have taken the car back to the public car park.

Fi

1 year ago

Beautiful little cottage in a lovely village

Jo

1 year ago

The location was great with lovely views

Phil

1 year ago

lovely location in the village

Jerome

1 year ago

A lovely, cosy little place right in the heart of the village. It felt like it could have had a better clean, but otherwise, a great stay. They should make it clear that despite there being the wood burning stove, that no wood/kindling/coal is provided.

Mel

1 year ago

The house itself was in a great location. On arrival we found the parking space and cottage easily. When entering the cottage the temperature was around 5 degrees. We turned all the radiators on but after a couple of hours it was still uncomfortably cold. There were some Christmas decorations still up and a bin that hadn’t been emptied as well as the smoke alarms whose batteries had run out so were beeping continuously. We contacted the company about these issues who asked if we had turned the radiators on. No further advice was given. In the end we went to bed as the cold was unbearable. Whilst the cottage itself was lovely and the location unbeatable it felt unloved and underprepared for visitors. We were only staying two nights so didn’t expect too much but were disappointed one night was a write off due to the cold.

Emma

1 year ago

Great place to stay! Friendly locals and cute stores nearby in walking distance! Responsive host as well.

Jo

1 year ago

The house is lovely, in a great location (although it has a pretty perilous flight of stairs to the master bedroom…I fell down them so just watch yourself!) but unfortunately for our visit it wasn’t clean. The kitchen surfaces were sticky, there were items still in the draining rack, the kitchen bin hadn’t been emptied, the floors were dusty and sandy, the dining table had crumbs on it, the main bathroom toilet pan was broken and the house didn’t smell fresh. I’m no clean freak but I don’t expect to have to clean down surfaces on a 2 day break when paying a cleaning fee on top of the nightly price. The staff at host and stay responded quickly when made aware and offered to have a cleaner come round, but we were away for some chill out time and I didn’t want my book reading by the fire interrupted by someone wielding a Henry hoover. It’s obviously an ongoing problem as previous reviews state the house being unclean. We visit Staithes often, but we won’t use this company again.

Sally

1 year ago

Appreciated the parking space. Good location. Was glad we were staying on the level as it was very icy everywhere

Claire

1 year ago

Lovely, quaint cottage. Excellent location, very central with it's own parking space which is rare for the old part of Staithes. Very quiet, you could not hear any noise from next door at all. Good facilities in the cottage, very clean with nice decor, it felt homely and the beds were very comfy. Lovely views over the estuary at the rear and you can just see the sea. We would not hesitate to stay here again. Just a small note that was not very clear when booking, there is an insurance fee linked to a security deposit to pay, you can either pay £250 14 days in advance of your stay which will be refunded 14 days after your stay if there is no damage, minus a £10 fee, or you can pay £25 for the policy which is not refunded, I have not encountered this with Airbnb before so will factor this extra payment in when booking in future.

Gemma

1 year ago

Fantastic stay, a stones throw away from two lovely pubs would certainly recommend the Cod and Lobster for food. Lovely outside terrace and very spacious more room than I though from looking at the images prior. Next do to a lovely little take away place, if have more than two cars be mindful of parking (as one spot outside the cottage one of our cars we parked up at the top of the hill - £20 for 48 hours which is okay) Overall fabulous stay, would certainly come back, hosts couldn’t do enough for us!

Tim

2 years ago

Great location right in town. Great access to town, restaurants and the beach, a parking bay is a real asset. Please check the description, there is a reference to a security deposit. I was unhappy that this was not highlighted properly at the time of booking.

Sue

2 years ago

Lovely midweek stay with friends in Gull's Haven Cottage. Very cosy and comfortable with no real issues. The log burner was missing the logs so we got our own. Just for future visitors the bunk beds are best suited for children and due to low sloping ceiling you are unable to stand up to use the shower in the ensuite bathroom in top bedroom. None of this detracted from a lovely stay.

Gerry

2 years ago

Delightful location in centre of charming village. Views from rear windows and especially from balcony exceptional. Some low ceilings and steep staircases inevitable in an historic cottage. Interesting local shops with very friendly staff. Hosts recommendations very useful for pub/restaurants and local scenic highlights.

Jonathan

2 years ago

Great fun and wonderful village!

Mark

2 years ago

Great location fantastic host, all you need for comfort location, such a comfy bed I wanted to bring it home.

Deb

2 years ago

Lovely cottage, clean, great location, handy parking. Well equipped, fairly spacious and cosy accommodation, outdoor terrace larger than expected, great views. Good beds and shower. Would stay again. Only downsides are noisy plumbing and floorboards, loud in 1st floor bedrooms if anyone walks in the attic, terrace not suitable for young kids. Nowhere really to put coats and shoes. Parked second car in Glen Vale car park £10/day for reserved space, v handy. Day trips to Salburn, Runswick Bay, Danby and Flamingo land all worth a visit. Cod and Lobster in Staithes good food and great pizza place next door to the cottage.

James

2 years ago

Great stay. We stayed midweek so Staithes was less busy that normal. We loved having the place to ourselves. The house was as described, lovely to have the veranda overlooking the river. Great to have 2 bathrooms. We stayed as a group of 4 so didn’t use the 3rd bedroom so couldn’t comment on wether it is too cramped for a group of 6 but I think it would be fine. There are some areas of the house where you need to duck when walking but I am 6ft7in so this is to be an expectation in an old cottage. Overall, I’d visit again. Lovely place.

Liz

2 years ago

Although I was unable to go due to Covid my two sons still went and were really happy with their stay at Gull Cottage - in their words : “We loved the stay. The bed was really comfy and everything was clean and well kept. Nice kitchen with all the amenities. Great location with nice view of the inlet.” I was only sorry I missed out, it all looked beautiful from the video calls I did with them while they were there and will definitely plan to stay there at some point in the future.

Stephen

2 years ago

You can’t really go wrong. Lovely atmospheric cottage oozing charm and character in a perfect location only steps from the pub: wonderful deli across the street and doorstep parking. It doesn’t claim to be perfect but nothing we encountered detracted from our enjoyment. Go with an open mind and you won’t be disappointed….

Victoria

2 years ago

Great location in Staithes and would recommend the house to others

Hayley

3 years ago

A lovely property in a great place but didn't warrant the amount paid. The bunk beds , steep stairs and low ceilings proved difficult for our group plus a bit of TLC would definitely benefit this property. Great views over the inlet from the terrace, comfy beds and nice kitchen but a few things did disappoint.

Sara

3 years ago

Lovely cottage right on the Harbour at Staithes. Has everything you need for your stay. We had a family wedding in Sandsend so the location was ideal and perfect base to go off exploring!

James

3 years ago

Just came back from a really nice holiday at Gull's Haven. Lovely holiday home in the perfect location in Staithes, a stone's throw from 2 pubs and in the old cobbled part. The house has everything you need and comfortably furnished. The loft room with the en suite is up a further flight of stairs that is more like a ladder, so not suitable for someone less secure on their feet. The floor of this room is sloping, but this is part of staying in an old cottage. Perhaps the owners could wedge the bed at the far side to stop both occupants of the bed rolling into each other. Expect a lot of seagulls with this property and they are loud (the clue is in the name), but this will be the case with any holiday cottage in Staithes. The balcony/terrace is really nice with a lovely view of Cowbar and the river, but it is not private as members of the public walking across the bridge do like to look at you, it didn't bother me but if absolute privacy is important it's not for you. The wall of the terrace is low in places so if you have a toddler or an energetic dog you won't let them out onto it alone, it is a fall to certain death. But with the dog on a lead we all enjoyed sitting out with a glass of wine in the evening. The place is set up to accept dogs which is very thoughtful, hard floors everywhere mean there is little signs of previous pets. There are no smoke alarms at all in the house, which I am sure are required for any holiday let, but this is something that is fixable by the owners. Also the bathroom door didn't shut easily nor lock which is something else the owners need to sort. Kitchen is really nice with everything you need, we had a Sainsbury's delivery straight to the cottage on day 1 and they found it easily - it's not difficult to find - next to the Cobbles ice cream shop as the main road goes round a corner. The parking space is a real advantage, though with all the cars reversing and turning round on the corner I wouldn't want to park a flashy car there. I think it was expensive for what it was, but this is August in 2021 and pressure on holiday lets is tight with travel restrictions, so I don't begrudge paying for it as the owners will have just had a year with no lettings. All in all a great holiday home; with some smoke detectors and the ability to lock the door when you are sat on the loo I would happily recommend.

Cristina

3 years ago

a lovely family cottage with a beautuful view . we really enjoyed our stay and will be sure to return.

Judith

3 years ago

The cottage location is good and the private parking space a real asset in this village. The inside is OK but external areas are dirty and unkempt

Jane

3 years ago

Lovely cottage in a great position in Staithes, with the bonus of a car parking space which is quite rare in the area. Balcony was a great bonus and a sun trap for drinks and people watching in the late afternoon!

Michael

3 years ago

Dirty floors dirty balcony door hanging off shower didn’t work

Clare

3 years ago

Great stay location is perfect super sunny terrace good for early evening drinks. host was great.

Kate

4 years ago

The house was great for our family, centrally located in the village with great views and added benefit of parking at the house. Any queries we had were responded to immediately, even at the weekend,

Stuart

4 years ago

Brilliant cottage in a prime location with its own parking is something special in this lovely little Fishing village. What a location, what a cottage what a nice stay.

Julie

4 years ago

A great location in a lovely seaside village, lovely interior decoration and well kitted out for all our needs. The beds are extremely comfortable. The interior was also lovely and clean. Stay were great hosts and their communication and quick responses were much appreciated. Thank you

Thomas

4 years ago

Great little location and with parking which is a rarity in Staithes. Good view of the harbour as well conveniently next to a local ice cream/pizza/coffee shop.

Paul

4 years ago

Lovely house in charming Staithes. Mother and father in law, sister in law, wife and Baby joined me for a week. The seagulls are MASSIVE and LOUD and expect to get woken up by them. This is the seaside though. Handsome terrace outside but no gas for for gas fired bbq. The sun goes down on the terrace, which is beautiful. The window in the top room does not open, which is a problem in July, making it quite difficult to sleep. Lovely touches throughout the house including a wonderful book selection. I can’t fault the cleanliness, which is so important in these COVID-19 times. A special pad from which to explore the North Yorkshire coast.

Lucy

4 years ago

We had a lovely stay in Staithes at Gull's Haven. The property is in a brilliant location for Staithes and easily accessible to the gorgeous beaches nearby at Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Whitby. The owners were really quick to respond to our queries which we really appreciated. Thank you!

Lesley

4 years ago

Great cottage lovely location very well equipped and clean. Very good instructions and response from the agents. The master bed room is better suited to 1 person as the bed is tricky to access.

Rhea

4 years ago

A cozy but spacious house in a spectacular location. Just a minutes wall to the lovely Cod and Lobster pub which is hugely friendly. The amenities are great and it's a lovely house to return back to after a day walking the cliff tops.