Situated right in the heart of the historic coastal town of Whitby, you have cafés, restaurants, independent shops and bars just steps away, whilst benefitting from being tucked away in a peaceful residential area, just around the corner from the busting streets.
Stepping inside on the ground floor you have the kitchen which has been finished to a very high standard, the bespoke units have granite work tops and integrated appliances. This well laid out room has everything required for you to whip up feasts to delight, with a dining table beneath the beamed ceiling, where you can plan out the events for the days ahead with a glass of something special. Upstairs on the first floor you have the living area, with two comfy sofas around the electric fire and TV. The modern shower room is located up on the third floor with the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed with a feature fireplace evoking the cottage’s past. The beds in the twin can be made up as a double on request, making this property perfect for two couples as well as friends or families.
Whitby has a host of attractions drawing guests back year after year. This town was inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and there is a dark side of Whitby with ghost walks to both fright and delight. The wonderful Goth Festival takes place twice a year and keep an eye out for other festivals such as the Folk Festival, Whitby Regatta and the Steam Punk Weekend. With many award-winning restaurants, olde worlde pubs and tea rooms, a colourful harbour, iconic Abbey and a glorious long golden beach, this is a great place for all interests and ages. The unspoilt fishing village of Staithes, 10 miles away, nestles into the cliffs of the Heritage Coast and is just one of the nearby hidden beaches to explore. Other hidden gems include Runswick Bay, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and Robin Hood’s Bay, each has its own story of pirates and smuggling to tell.
There are an abundance of walks and cycle tracks for ramblers and cyclists to take advantage of, including the Cleveland Way, as well as the Esk Valley and its stunning scenery, best enjoyed from the windows of the steam train that travels right into the heart of the North York Moors National Park from Whitby to Pickering. Other attractions for a day out include Flamingo Land, Dalby Forest as well as Alpamare waterpark and spa. The medieval walled city of York is just an hour away and is well worth a visit. This is a magnificent destination all year round, come see for yourself why so many visitors return year after year to Whitby. Beach within 1 mile.