Cliff House
ID: S526079
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Cliff House in Saltburn-by-the-Sea offers a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and a hot tub, making it a cosy base for exploring nearby attractions. While some guests encountered maintenance issues, the property's cleanliness and the owner's responsiveness were generally appreciated. The property's location on a main road is noted, and a welcome hamper added a thoughtful touch.
Reviews indicate a generally good standard of cleanliness, with some areas needing more attention. Issues such as hairs on bedding and a blocked bath plug were mentioned, but the overall impression suggests a satisfactory level of cleanliness.
The property is well-situated for exploring local beaches and towns like Whitby and Staithes. However, some guests noted traffic noise due to its location on a main road, and mixed feelings about the immediate surroundings in Loftus.
Guests found the beds very comfortable and the central heating effective. The property was described as cosy, with a hot tub that added to the comfort level.
The property boasts a well-equipped kitchen and secure area for pets. However, maintenance issues such as a non-operational hot tub on arrival, sewerage problems, and TV connection issues have affected the score.
The owner's responsiveness and a welcome hamper contributed to a positive experience. However, it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Cliff House is a welcoming, end-terrace Victorian house settled close to the beach in Loftus, North Yorkshire. A great base for families, friends and couples alike, this pet-friendly abode has off-road parking, an enclosed patio garden with hot tub and sits on the doorstep to the North York Moors National Park. Be welcomed into the bright and airy kitchen/diner with high-quality appliances, including a dishwasher and wall-mounted TV, a wooden table for six guests, and patio doors opening onto the pet-friendly enclosed garden, so you can dine al fresco with ease. The patio garden also hosts a hot tub, perfect for relaxing afternoons under the stars, followed by a cold beverage on the rattan furniture. For evening entertainment, gather in the sitting room with a beautiful feature fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and plush sofas to put your feet up. Completing the ground floor is a cloakroom, whilst upstairs you'll find the spotless family bathroom with a bath and shower over to suit all guests. Each bedroom has been beautifully put together with storage, bedside lamps, cushions and throws to make you feel right at home; the first double has a TV, whilst the second is zip/link, and the third bedroom is a bunk bed. Loftus is an excellent base for your North Yorkshire adventures where you can take a break from cooking at The Loftus Club or The Tiger Inn pub, enjoy a swim at Loftus Leisure Centre, and stock up on essentials at the convenience store paces away from Cliff House. Close by, you'll find the sandy shores of Skinningrove Beach which is dog-friendly and perfect for walking, sandcastle building, and simply relaxing. Further along the coast you'll find Saltburn-by-the-Sea with another beautiful beach backed by cliffs and fishing from Saltburn Pier, along with Saltburn Gill Nature Reserve and Saltburn-by-the-Sea Golf Club. Meanwhile, travel south along the coast to the seaside town of Whitby, a popular spot where you can climb the iconic 199 Steps to the ruins of Whitby Abbey and panoramic views, choose from classic entertainments along the family-friendly Whitby Beach, and discover a local legend at Captain Cook Memorial Museum. Explore further afield to discover the picturesque fishing village of Robin Hood's Bay, and be sure to explore the idyllic landscapes of the North York Moors National Park. The area is scattered with historic landmarks such as the ruins of Mulgrave Castle, plenty of sandy coves and walking trails, and picture-perfect locations such as Guisborough, home to the impressive Guisborough Priory. Discover all this and more on your next holiday in North Yorkshire at Cliff House.
Loftus, on Yorkshire's east coast, is 14 miles from Whitby. Originally an alum mining community, it has terraced buildings, stone cottages, and big stone dwellings. The main street has shops, restaurants, pubs, banks, and a town hall. Behind the main street is a pool and leisure centre. Loftus lies near Runswick Bay and Staithes, a popular artist destination. Saltburn, 4 miles north, is an exquisite spa town with a golf club and lengthy pier. North Yorkshire Moors and Jurassic fossil coast are nearby.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
3 x TV, soundbar, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed rear patio garden with hot tub and furniture.
Two well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.3 miles.
Note: Only 'babes in arms' welcome.
Note: There is a supplemental £75 charge to use the hot tub
Nearby points of interest
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Beach
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (7)
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Dee
.. The owner couldn't have been more helpful, both in the run up to our arrival and while we were there (we couldn't figure the heating out!). All very easily resolved - fast and smooth. Cliff House is extremely well-equipped, and very comfortable. It was spotlessly clean and the welcome hamper was a really lovely touch. The beds are comfortable - not too soft, not too hard - and the bed linen soft and fluffy. The central heating is great and gets the house really warm - always a worry in a holiday cottage at this time of year - and we lit the stove every evening. The teens loved the hot tub. The cottage is about 4 houses away from a local shop that sells everything you'd need in a pinch - though at a price premium - while there's a massive Asda, Aldi (and McDonalds!) a 5 minute drive away in Skelton. Loftus itself is... pretty, but not touristy. Which was fine with us. We visited Whitby, Staithes, Saltburn and Skinningrove Beach - which is a must, you can walk from the cottage (15 minutes) but we drove on our way back from Staithes. It's a truly lovely beach. I would highly recommend this cottage and would love to return to visit all of the above places again, on a warm dry day. The weather wasn't kind to us but we had a great break anyway. Tiny improvements - a second bin in the kitchen for recycling, and hooks in the bedrooms for dressing gowns, which we wouldn't usually take on a short break, but hot tub! But honestly, the place has everything you need.
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Peter
Very secure area for dog and would definitely stay again. Ideal location for local beaches.
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Barbara
It is noisy due to being on the main road of Loftus, so if you like it quiet then this may not be for you. Some areas of the house could have been cleaner, such as drawers, bottom if wardrobe, was a stain on the upstairs window frame, but generally on the whole was a good standard. Cliff house is a great base to explore, close to the North Yorshire National Park, approx 1 hour from Flamingoland, half an hour from Whitby and close to some gorgeous beaches, definetly recommend!!