No. 1 Low Hall Cottages, Scalby, Scarborough, Scalby, North Yorkshire, YO13 0SD

Not long returned from a five night stay. The cottage is lovely and much bigger than we anticipated. Yes a little basic but when you?re on holiday and out all day you don?t need anything else.

The cottage was very clean and so reasonably priced.

If I was the owner I would be tempted to increase the fee by a few pounds and included a little welcome hamper. I think this would be a lovely touch.

I would definitely recommend it to family and friends and would definitely stay there again if I was to visit the area.

Lovely cottage, in a Perfect place for visiting North Yorkshire however once inside very let down,

Wasn?t allowed to check in half an hour early (4.30pm instead of 5) so we decided to go and do the shop

To pass time, checked in at 6ish,

At a first glance very basic and not much like the pictures, but we decided to make it what we could, however it appeared very quickly the place was

Filthy, the sofa was so dirty we had get a throw out of the car to sit on it, we wiped over

Work surfaces but nothing available

To clean floors which were covered in dirt and hair,

In going upstairs to the double room to put the bags it became apartment very quick there was a funny smell, turns out there was a huge urine stain on the valence sheet, (clearly not been changed) called the ?caretaker? to be asked it?s 8pm on a Saturday what do you want me

To do! I asked for the bed to be changed to be told no one was available, after a few words he arrived ten mins later with a new valence sheet, he agreed to help me

Change it as the mattress was heavy, on pulling the mattress back the bed was thick with hair, although this is a dog friendly cottage you don?t expect the bed to be thick with hair, I called out letting company on Monday morning who offered a reclean there was thick dust everywhere, sofa was filthy, curtains had stain marks on, bed and floors full Of hair, cooker had dials missing and the fan did not work, fag butts outside the front door just to name a few, it was agreed the cottage would be cleaned on the Tuesday morning, upon coming back it was cleaner but still

Not to standard, bed still full

Of hair,

Last straw was when stripping the bed to leave that the quilt and pillow bit had blood stains on them!! This was clear to see so pure ignorance that they made the bed with this on, Also looking at reviews on another BOOKING website since returning home

This has happened more than once! Clearly

Don?t care :(

Please if you do book this cottage check the bed and if you aren?t happy demand a clean,

I have reported this to the letting company who have stated it?s not to standard but the family that own it basically say it is pet friendly and that?s what to expect! Won?t even acknowledge the blood issue,

Such a shame as it?s a lovely cottage with so much potential

If it had the right kind of owners,,

Also a little note that the toilet is downstairs so not very good for those who struggle with stairs etc,,

The cottage is in a quiet location in a pretty village on the outskirts of Scarborough. There are two pubs nearby, and all the attractions of Scarborough are within very easy reach. The Yorkshire Coast cycle route also runs very close by.

The cottage itself has off street parking and a nice communal garden with picnic tables. Inside, it is furnished simply but nicely. It's small, but doesn't feel cramped. The kitchen has everything you need and no more - for instance there's no room for a dishwasher or even a coffee machine, but there is a little fridge, a

Someone met us with the keys and showed us round the cottage. Explained how the boiler worked for heating and hot water and told us of all the local amenities. The rooms were all immaculate and comfortable could not ask for more. Local amenities were good and within walking distance from the cottage. Loved the quietness of the area particularly sat out in the garden in the evenings, was lovely to just sit and relax. Nothing that I did not like and can't wait to go again.

The reception was friendly by the gardener, the cottage is well appointed and close to two pubs which both welcome dogs. Ideally situated for walking either inland or on the coastal path and a short bus ride into Scarborough. My only critisism would be that the local church clock chimes throughout the night, not ideal for light sleepers.