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Reviews of Host & Stay - The Loft at Skinner St

14A Skinner Street, Whitby, YO21 3AJ, United Kingdom

#286 of 624 Holiday rentals in Whitby

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 83 apartment reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Probably needs some tlc but still a nice place to stay

    Great location and view of the abbey

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place in a beautiful town, just a shame about the checkout time! :(
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    states on booking that checkout is 10 but the emails received from host & stay stated 12. we were delighted about the 12 checkout as i had a late flight home but decided to triple check - we were told nope, it’s 10…then received another email about 12. We would of really appreciated the later checkout as it had been raining that day & there was nowhere to leave our bags so had to lug those around for the day.

    beautiful property with everything near by, felt like our own little home for the weekend. I will definitely come back.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    7.0
    Good location and view.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Starting to look a little tired on the inside and the communal area wasn't too inviting either. Needs a bit of TLC.

    Location and View

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Lovely little spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no tea bags and no milk on arrival, we are British, it’s what we do when we get somewhere 😊

    The location was great! It was perfect for a couple.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    A great stay but the apartment needs done tlc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment could do with more of a deep clean. Huge cobwebs in the bedroom. Layers of dust on the beams. This is not a big job so it would be good to see it completed. Two tea bags and two coffee capsules. (One of which had already been used) is not very substantial. As was one shower gel and one shampoo.

    The location of the apartment is ideal, view of the abbey and view of the sea and some lovely places to eat and drink on Skinner street. The interior of the apartment is also very stylish.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Property was lovely, just think the cleanliness could have been improved, there was a clump of hair on the carpet obviou
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the property not very well kitted out as kitchen wise. One of the saucepans had food burnt on to the bottom of it. Also in the cupboard l cut my finger on a broken item (think it was a vase)

    I liked the position of the property

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    3 flights of stairs to get into apartment so bear this mind . Parking isn’t a major issue but again bear this mind of planning on carrying lots of luggage as you will have to walk from car .

    Modern property , perfectly placed to reach heart of Whitby. Very comfy bed and hot shower. The view form the apartment window was beautiful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

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

    Comfortable one bedroom flat, quiet location close to center.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    7.0
    Relaxing couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Let down by the standard of cleaning

    Well decorated, lovely space, great views

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice and relaxed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not as clean as we thought.

    Nice and spacey

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking permit

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom door was difficult to manoeuvre. Ended up leaving it open wide enough to squeeze through, and the other person going to the sitting room while we used the toilet. Door lock to the Loft itself was unpredictable.

    The location and the view. Spacious airy living room, amazing kitchen facilities. Quiet, peaceful bedroom. Parking was easy

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    7.0
    Overall satisfied, there was no scratch card for parking left so we had to park on the main car park in Whitby.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs some TLC

    Good Location

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    7.0
    Amazing view and cosy apartment, but could do with some TLC.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property has so much potential, but some of the small details that make a big difference have been missed. The high wooden beams hadn’t been dusted, and the cream rug in the living room is grubby. There are photo frames on the wall without pictures in them- with these things attended to, it could be a perfect space.

    The location was great, and the view from the top window is amazing. It’s a really cosy space, especially in the evening.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    8.0
    Great apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Annoying sliding bathroom door and auto bathroom light that kept turning on automatically through the night. Living room on the cold side and bedroom hotter than the sun when you could get it to turn on. oil the doors - they creak terribly but all teething problems I guess

    Good location and clear check in instructions.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    9.0
    very enjoyable stay would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dusty beams a few cobwebs

    it’s location excellent views very comfortable good facilities

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    9.0
    Views for days!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows/bedding could have been comfier and cosier furnishings and towels which I imagine over time the hosts would invest in. Mainly I think the whole apartment needs a regular dust and deep clean and invest in a guest Hoover as guests with dogs like to hoover up after themselves and every self catering property we have stayed at throughout the UK has always had a Hoover. Whoever is in charge of the amount of emails needs to reconsider the communications as I don’t want to be pestered as often as the emails came and just to emphasise we really enjoyed our hassle free beautiful view stay of the apartment, but again if the hosts read this, thorough and better cleaning needs to be implemented as your apartment isn’t being showcased to its absolute best!

    Amazing views from the arched window with views of the abbey and all windows around the loft property were exceptional! Modern layout and furnishings and equipped with most things you would need for a break away. It is worth staying for views of the estuary, harbour and cliff tops and felt a real treat to be spoilt with that view.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    Nice place but too many instructions emails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few area that weren't quite finished off which in such a beautiful place was a shame. Eg where the doors had been shaved the edge was still unfinished, pictures frames with no picture and marks on the walls. Generally it was very clean but cobwebs were starting to form on the beams and the bedside tablet was dusty. What did annoy me was all the emails with rules, it made me worry instead of being able to relax. I understand not everyone treats places with the respect they should but should everyone be punished? Also a lot of the automated email were badly timed and didn't make sense.

    Beautiful place, modern and beautiful views. The owners had done a very good job renovating, the style was modern but not boring.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    The Loft was true to pictures and delivered a well balanced accommodation option to explore Whitby from
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sensor light for bathroom won’t activate if your in the shower…. just revert to manual switch Mirror offset from basin sink and no real direct light onto it Extra lights needed in kitchen Perhaps Owner/ booking office could be on WhatsApp as well so as to offer wifi phone call option

    Location Layout Fresh air View

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2022

    8.0
    Pleasent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amount of stairs

    Location was ok... easy to get to centre of town...shower was brilliant beds was comfortable...

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    9.0
    Great flat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen needed more equipment as it was very basic

    We liked the location,and the flat was very comfortable.Great view from the sitting room window. The flat was as described and we were happy to stay there and would book again

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    9.0
    Great views, very comfortable, stylish.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We got lots of automated emails about 'verifying our identity' which were a bit confusing (as we'd verified ourselves upon booking). We also got multiple emails about the check out process even a few days after leaving.

    The location and views were excellent. We stayed for our wedding and it was a great base for everything we needed to do in Whitby. The place was well equipped and comfortable. There was a nice kitchen area with everything you need. They'd left 4 days of parking tickets out for us (which unfortunately we only spotted when leaving).

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2022

    9.0
    Lovely relaxing stay, would recommend and will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    quite a few stairs up to the property, but the clues in the name really…..the loft…..didn’t bother us but might others

    lovely property with a cracking view, very comfortable. like previous reviews the light in the bathroom can go off whilst in the shower, but it’s a minor detail really.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2021

    9.0
    Lovely Apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hallway entrance smelt very damp and not easy to negotiate with cases.

    Lovely living/kitchen area. Comfy bed and pleasant bedroom. Fantastic views. Clean and tidy.

    Stayed in November 2021

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