The Nest Whitby
Sleeps 2
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
0 Pets
The Nest - Facilities
- Dishwasher
- Electricty / Utilities Included
- Golf Course Local
- Highchair
- Local Pub
- TV
- WiFi / Internet Access
- Bedding / Towels Included
- Cot
- Luxury Property
- Washing Machine
- Local Fishing
- Coastal Accessible
- Open Plan
- Shower
The Nest
Aptly named The Nest, as the seagulls in Whitby make the roof tops here their homes. From the top floor, you have a bird’s eye view across the rooftops all the way across the town to the West Cliff where the whale bone archway and the Captain Cook Monument are perched. This characterful property has stood here for over 200 years, and in 2021 an extensive renovation project to bring the cottage back to life.
The cottage has been finished to a high standard throughout, whilst still retaining original features such as the beamed ceilings. On the third floor, you have the open plan living area, with Italian leather sofas inviting you to unwind and relax after a day of exploring. There is a dining table where you can all enjoy meals together – what trip to Whitby would be complete without fish and chips? As well as a modern kitchen where you can create your own meals, perhaps using local ingredients from freshly caught lobster to kippers from the local smoke house. The shower room has a rainforest shower, perfect for freshening up after a day at the beach. Upstairs you have two bedrooms, a twin as well as a double. With vaulted ceilings laced with beams, you can appreciate the history of the building.
The location of The Nest is ideal for exploring Whitby, and coffee shops, eateries, traditional pubs, and the famous swing bridge are just a few steps away from your doorstep, yet you benefit from being tucked away from the hustling crowds in a peaceful yard. Further along the cobbles, you have the famous 199 steps up to the abbey, where Bram Stoker’s beast fled the shipwreck in the novel ‘Dracula’, as well as the sandy Tate Hill Beach. On the opposite side of the harbour the town is more modern, with arcades to entertain children as well as trendy bars and restaurants. Here the beach stretches for miles, as far as the beautiful little village of Sandsend, with golden sand, rock pools and fossil hunting to enjoy. Captain Cook’s replica ship, the Endeavour, is moored up in Whitby; you also have steam trains winding their way through the surrounding North York Moors National Park. There is always something happening in Whitby, from Goth festivals to live music and regattas.
Keep an eye on the busy year-round calendar to see what’s happening during your holiday. For those who want to venture further, there are many hidden gems along the Yorkshire Coast, from picturesque Runswick Bay to Staithes, each with its own story of piracy and smugglers. The famous Cleveland Way hiking trail snakes along the coastline, and the Cinder Track drops down into Robin Hood’s Bay for a leisurely stroll; or hop onto a boat for the chance glimpse the dolphins and seals that frequent our coastline. Nearby Scarborough is a traditional seaside resort and has many attractions for families including a waterpark, Sea Life Centre and Peasholm Park, as well as the two large bays. Further afield is the theme park, Flamingo Land, and the walled city of York with its Jorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, minster and a myriad of shops and bars, all within the city walls.
