6
out of 10

Rock Lea is in a perfect location and does offer good accommodation for families & groups. It would benefit though from being cleaned more thoroughly, particularly the bathroom & shower room.

Al

9
out of 10

We booked Rock Lea at the last minute for a summer break. I spoke to Tracey to arrange key collection and she was really helpful and friendly. It’s a great idea to provide the cottage information in advance by email so that you can read it before you arrive. We were fortunate to get a parking space right outside the door on the day we arrived and were able to unload easily. It does get very crowded in the narrow streets of Staithes on a Friday afternoon as cottage changeover is in full swing so be prepared to negotiate the narrow streets and perhaps wait till later to fully unload. The cottage was lovely. It’s got lots of character and charm and was much larger and airier than we expected. It was great to get decent pans and a four slice toaster in the kitchen, two things that are often lacking! Tons of crockery and mugs. Perhaps a few tumbler size glasses might have been nice but that is being very picky. A G&T from a wine glass is still a G&T. Plenty of room at the dining table for 5. The living room was very pleasant and comfortable. We never had the tv on but there was a stock of DVDs for guests to use. We liked the OS maps and local guidebooks that were supplied for our use as well as leaflets for local attractions. We used both double bedrooms and the beds were very comfortable. The cottage was pleasantly warm without being too hot and on a couple of cooler mornings the central heating kicked in. The combi boiler gives plentiful instant hot water and the shower in the 1st floor bathroom was powerful and invigorating. Although there are a lot of stairs (the cottage is on four floors!) they were wide, had secure carpets so weren’t slippy and easy to negotiate. We worked off our cakes and wine with the stairs and the hill up to the car every day! Parking was never a problem in the top car park even on busy days. Tracey gave us some excellent tips - Scones at Dotties, book the Cod and Lobster for evening meals in summer as they get very busy, we bought meat from the butcher and fish from the wholesaler in the top car park as suggested. All great. Staithes is a lovely place, plenty to see and lots of nice little shops and cafes. You’ll have to drive for most essentials though as there isn’t a grocers or convenience store. The only downside was the seagulls.....who were nesting....and who make their raucous racket all day.....pause very briefly around midnight and then carry on from 1am onwards. We had never heard a noise like it. Take earplugs and shut them out and you’ll be fine! Highly recommended Rock Lea!

Sharon

10
out of 10

Absolutely loved our weekend at Rock Lea.. There is everything imaginable that you would ever need in the property and Tracey was a mind of information.. Would recommend the cottage and Staithes as a perfect break.. Thank you..

Carole

10
out of 10

Lovely, well-equipped cottage, beautiful setting, helpful owners. Perfect holiday!

Lisa

10
out of 10

Fabulous holiday rental in a great location

DAVID

7
out of 10

10
out of 10

Nigel