Host & Stay - Hampdon Cottage

Plenty of space for 3 of us, great location, quiet, close to everything.

Showe didn't work very well and extra bedding in 1st floor room took up hanging space in 1st floor bedroom. Could do with soAlso host didnt get in toych when asked.me hanging space in 2nd floor bedrions

The location was lovely and the cottage is very warm. The rooms are all of a good size and the decor is lovely too.

The microwave was not working when we arrived and tried to cook tea for the children. It was unplugged and when we plugged it in there was smoke and a grinding noise which was a bit alarming! This meant we had to heat everything on the hob and for a family of 4, there were not enough pans in the kitchen to make up for the broken microwave. We reported it, as we felt it might be dangerous, and the host and stay team were very responsive and a chap came out to us to ha e a look at it on day two. He told us something would get sorted, but we were later told in a text that the microwave would not be replaced as they didn't have another. This was despite us suggesting nearby Argos sells them for less than £50. So we left the microwave as we found it for the next family - unplugged. The shower is also on its way out. The showerhead leakes water out of the sides and the on off button is missing entirely so you have to hold in a tiny switch under the missing on/off switch for more than 30 seconds or the water stops all together. The water pressure is also very poor so the water is luke warm at best. The window frames in the bedrooms are black with mildew and we found woodlice in the bathroom and bedrooms. (One in my son's bed!) There was no hairdryer as advertised just the nozzle was left in the wardrobe drawer and there was no space to hang anything because spare bedding was stacked high inside the wardrobe. We have stayed in many cottages in Staithes and this is the only one we have had issues with. We noted later that that the cottage is currently up for sale, so the owners are possibly reluctant to spend any money on repairing or updating.

It was an adventurous cottage across 4 floors. Granddaughter loved it. Facilities were good and clean, and kitchen was well stocked. Beds were clean and comfy. It was 5 minutes from the harbour and there were some lovely pubs and tea rooms.

There was an over bath shower which was OK, but no bath mat or hand rails, so a little difficult to get in and out of without slipping.