This charming and beautifully presented cottage is perfect for guests wishing to experience a stay in the heritage coastal town of Whitby. This glorious destination is steeped in history, with wonderful scenery as well as a long golden beach.
The Hydings is set over three floors and is accessed by foot through a little narrow yard, making this a peaceful hideaway. Stepping inside into the entrance hallway you have a spacious ground floor bedroom with a king bed where you are assured a restful night’s sleep, as well the family bathroom also on this level. Up on the first floor, you have the open plan living area, which has a sofa and armchair around the TV as well as the kitchen and the dining area, making this a cosy and welcoming room. Up on the top floor, you have the second bedroom, a well-presented twin under the eaves.
Whitby has a host of attractions drawing guests back year after year. This town was the 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, an 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.