This delightfully quaint, two-storey cottage is hidden on a quiet lane, a few steps from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Whitby’s old town, offering a quiet base for a couple or small family in the heart of this popular seaside resort. Whitby Harbour with its famous lighthouse and ancient swing bridge, the sweeping beach of Whitby Sands, and the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey – inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula – are all within 0.5 miles. Whitby is a great base for walkers looking to explore the North York Moors National Park – for an extra-special treat, hop on a steam train and travel there on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Tucked away in a traditional yard off one of Whitby’s main shopping streets, this fisherman’s cottage has been beautifully renovated with excellent attention to detail and a subtle seaside theme throughout. Enter through the spacious porch – a great spot for storing sandy shoes and beach equipment – into the light, modern kitchen/diner, which is well equipped for all your catering needs. An archway leads into the spacious lounge, with twin sofas arranged around a TV and coal-effect gas fire for those chilly evenings. Stairs lead off the lounge to the first floor with a twin bedroom, family bathroom and separate WC. More steps lead to the master bedroom on the second floor, which has a double bed, en-suite shower cubicle, and views over the harbour to St Mary’s Church on the Abbey headland.
An enclosed private patio to the front of the property, down some steps, offers a lovely spot to enjoy a meal or drink outside in good weather.