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Reviews of Rosy Bay Cottage

41 Longwestgate, Scarborough, YO11 1QB, United Kingdom

#52 of 338 Holiday rentals in Scarborough

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs to the 1st floor were steep, which we didn't realise beforehand and a bit of a struggle for my 80 year old mother

    Cleanliness, the information booklet was helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic, already looking at booking again and have recommended to friends who have all ready book.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing I didn’t do well were the stairs but steep narrow staircases are part and parcel of Scarborough and surrounding areas so nothing against the property or the hosts.

    The bathroom was immense and the reason I booked even though I didn’t get chance to experience it without the 1 year old we still enjoyed face masks, hair masks and the good bubble bath on the last night and it didn’t disappoint, but after experiencing the property the rest of the house was just as good i absolutely fell in love with the property it felt like home.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cottage was clean tidy great bathroom good location for sea front

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Warm, welcoming, happy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no faults to find in this friendly and warm property.

    Warm, clean, welcoming, first class facilities. Especially the bath/shower room. Information booklet first class and very useful. Property had all expected facilities and additionally laundry room, sun deck and a spacious garden. Parking outside property was straight forward and was paid for by provided scratch card, also could be used in other locations. Had an excellent Italian meal nearby as recommended in the booklet provided by the hosts.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    i was a bit nervous going up the stairs, they are steep with small step.

    location location, super convenient to get around. Generous amount to tea/coffee/biscuits.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    High quality property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Furnished to a very high standard

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No corkscrew for my wine. A minor point, but I bought one and left it there for others to use. Least I could do as everything was lovely.

    Beautiful cottage, very clean, and lovely hosts who keep in contact regularly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Excellent place, highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go home!

    Location was excellent. Had everything we needed, loved how modern it was. TV in Each room was great. The decor was lovely and the bathroom was show stopping. George and Sammy were great keeping us up to date with everything. So good we keep looking for next year's dates to be released on booking.com to rebook.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Gorgeous 😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was beautiful

    Absolutely fantastic cottage. This is an absolutely beautiful cottage with every single detail thought of.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent loved everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic stay. The house was perfect and in a brilliant location. We can't wait to come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Comfy cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You'll need to bring your own cafetiere and teapot if you need proper coffee or tea.

    Beautifully refurbished little cottage. Very comfortable and excellent location between castle and harbour...a short walk to north or south bay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    10
    Fabulous Birthday Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn't realise and was my mistake when I booked was quite how hilly Scarborough is. Thankfully, we all managed with a little moaning on the walk back but would definitely need to be considered for other people if you've never visited before.

    What a fantastic and beautifully decorated property, we've just had a fabulous 3 night stay for a friends birthday as a surprise for her (2 couples). About a 5 to 10 min walk to the seafront and has some fabulous views, especially from the loft room landing window. The house has everything you need to have a very comfortable stay and was exceptional clean when we arrived, parking pass was a great addition to. It's in a great location for the indoor market and the Scarborough Arms where we had a lovely meal and would highly recommend a visit too. Also, theres some great little pubs down some of the little side streets which are also definitely worth a visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Valentines break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As others have said the road can be an issue so if possible leave your car for the day and walk. The parking permits were a little confusing as two provided, one with a time disc and a scratch off one to be used daily

    A lovely property had high finish touches everywhere. It was spotlessly clean. The location was good for the north bay and south bay walks and close to everything the town has to offer. The log burner was very cosy at night and kept us very warm

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were steep

    It was nicely furnished and in good condition

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    One of the best.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing.

    The hosts were very prompt with instructions and kindly left a visitor parking permit, which took the pressure off in that regard. The home is of the highest quality fit and finish. It's incredibly warm and comfortable and very, very close to the beachfront. All in all, an exceptional property.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking could be an issue in the summer but there are plenty of car parks in the vicinity. A parking scratch card is provided.

    The cottage and location are perfect. All boxes ticked. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    We’ve just stay here for 4 nights, house was lovely nothing to complain about., house was close to everything we wanted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The house was spotless, beds very comfy and the bathroom was amazing, I could of laid in the bath all day

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic warm and welcome and comfy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is abit hit and miss apart from that amazing

    Property was very well looked after and was beautiful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Brilliant little gem of a place in a great location to everywhere in Scarborough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The whole property is lovely. Great attention to detail and felt like home from home. The bathroom is huge and luxurious, all the beds were comfortable with everything you need for your stay. Kids loved being in the loft bedroom especially with a TV.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    10
    Excellent accommodation made it a very enjoyable experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really. Although if you are of a certain age the stairs could be a problem as they are quite narrow and steep, which is typical of this type of property. But really that is only a very slight niggle.

    The location was right in the middle of the old town of Scarborough. The house had recently been modernised to a very high standard. The house had everything you might need. It was like home from home. There is street parking right outside the house and the hosts give you a parking permit to cover your stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Road was like a race track, neighbours banging and swearing all time we was there. Thought car was gonna get damaged as people kept racing past or parking right up to it.

    Lovely cottage so clean and fresh

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    We had an amazing stay. Perfect location for both sides of Scarborough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was very clean and perfectly located. The hosts were always quick to respond to messages.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    A hidden gem of a cottage! Perfect for a lovely getaway.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    These are things, that, are not that they're bad but things for people to be aware of when booking, or alternatively for he hosts to take into consideration. - Parking - it is a nightmare to park outside the cottage, sometimes you will get on the same street but not necessarily. However having stayed in a similar location of Scarborough before this I knew about it so it wasnt deterimental to our stay - but if having the car in eyesight of your stay, it may not be the best location for you - Small Children - I travelled with my 15m old daughter, so the babygate at the bottom of the stairs was great. However, there is no babygate at the top of the stairs which are quite steep (its to stop any dogs going upstairs more-so than children) this is just to be aware that if you are travelling with small children who are on the move, that they cant have the free-run from bedroom (double) to bathroom across the landing and you will need eyes on them at all times. I had to shut my daughter in the bathroom with me on more than one occasion during my stay. Equally the door opens almost straight out onto the road, not a pavement - so it is something to be careful of. - For the hosts, and this is just tiny! In the information packet maybe some takeaway suggestions! There are Cafe's and Restaurants in there - but no takeaways!

    The cottage is absolutely beautiful, the hosts have definately thought of (amlost) everything, even the little touches of tea/coffee sachets, biscuits waiting on the side etc - and washing up things incase you'd forgotten to bring things for yourself. We couldn't find the hairdryer, or the router for the Wifi, so a quick text to find out where we should find these items, and then upon learning that the hairdryer was missing, a new-one was promptly at our door the next morning. The decor is beautiful throughout, TVs in all bedrooms aswell as downstairs, Wifi (when we found the router ha!) and the bathroom is just divine! There is a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs, for both dogs and children too - made our stay so much easier and safer for my little one. For location the cottage is literally round the corner from the Market and Vaults and then it is upto you from there where you go either up into the shopping area or down to the beach and the seafront. I had read about the location being "within social housing" and it is - but we had absoltutely ZERO problems from anyone - even when my car was parked away from the cottage I wasn't concerned.

    Stayed in August 2023

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