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Seashell Cottage

Whitby, Yorkshire
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Quaint seaside cottage located on a quiet lane in the heart of Whitby’s historic old town
  • Comfortable, homely decoration throughout with a subtle seaside theme
  • Small front patio, perfect for enjoying a meal or drink in the fresh sea air

Property code: OC-W985

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.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with handheld shower over the bath, and separate WC, plus 1 shower cubicle in the double bedroom
  • Electric cooker with grill and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine
  • Stairgate
  • TV with Freeview, DVD, Chromecast
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed patio to the front of the property with a table and chairs
  • Scratchcards are provided free for zoned on-street parking
  • Shop 25 metres
  • Pub 50 metres
  • Beach 500 metres
  • Please note, if bringing a travel cot it will be a tight fit in the double bedroom
  • Short breaks: Accepted all year round, booking restrictions apply for peak times.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

James Ward

This property joined our collection in 2020 and is managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mandy, 3rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Gweneth, 24th October 2024

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Reviewed by Beccy, 17th October 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a perfect location for exploring Whitby. The cottage had everything we needed including a really well equipped kitchen and great sized lounge with comfy sofas for relaxing after a busy day sightseeing. We found the double bed quite uncomfortable, but thats just down to personal preference.

Reviewed by Linda, 29th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a quiet lane. Good location to get around.

Reviewed by Jennifer, 11th September 2024

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Reviewed by Claire, 1st September 2024

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Good location but some improvements needed.

Reviewed by Glynis, 21st July 2024

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The cottage is in a good position, easy to get to the harbour. The only issue was the parking. There is free parking on the streets but trying to find the correct location/zone was difficult. I rang the office and was sent, by email, a map of where the streets were for the correct parking. It maybe a good idea to leave a street map in the cottage.Read more This would have saved us about an hour to sort it out. Hide

Reviewed by Eve, 15th July 2024

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We loved seashell cottage really enjoyed our stay very homely, clean and had everything we needed. Brilliant location, popping to the poundshop for bits was very convenient. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Deborah, 21st June 2024

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Great location and a lovely cottage.

Reviewed by Claire, 16th June 2024

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Lovely well positioned property with cosy feel. Well equipped and nicely decorated. Really comfortable beds and such a treat to have a view of the sea!

Reviewed by Kimberly, 2nd June 2024

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Having said the above we had an amazing hoilday and the location was great.

Reviewed by Eleanor, 28th May 2024

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A lovely cottage tucked just off the center of Whitby, but oh-so-peaceful! Great location to explore and enjoy Whitby and the environs.

Reviewed by Colin, 17th May 2024

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Excellent location, directions easy to follow. A few pleasant minutes walk to the sea front. The bedrooms were clean and bright. Downstairs needs updating and a fresh coat of paint, and I feel that we werent getting good value for money.

Reviewed by Jonathan, 6th May 2024

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Nice and clean centrally located cottage. Fantastic as a base of operations to explore the area with a good amount of space for four. Requires some modernising of equipment to make it a great holiday stay, as the fridge is unable to chill items making it unsuitable for self catering and if you move through the night the bed makes an almighty creak Read morethat is guaranteed to wake your significant other. Hide

Reviewed by Pam, 3rd March 2024

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A lovely, clean, warm, well equipped cottage in a very central location close to all amenities. Comfy beds with good quality linen and nice fluffy towels. Nice outside space for coffee, bbq or glass of wine in warmer months. Would definitely come back.

Reviewed by S, 2nd November 2023

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Our cottage was perfect and the service from Ingrid Flute was impeccable.

Reviewed by Lindsay, 26th October 2023

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Fantastic location. Great to have a car park so close. Lovely homely cottage. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Dawn, 9th October 2023

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We have stayed in this cottage on a number of occasions, at different times of the year. We Always have a wonderful time and find it very central to all the Amenities we need. It's comfortable and clean and we will definitely be back x

Reviewed by Danielle, 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Carolyn & Mark, 19th August 2023

Lovely cottage. Everything we needed. Very comfy beds. Thank you.

Reviewed by Gail, 14th August 2023

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It is worthy because it is so lovely , nearer to Poundland, shop like Breads, Vegs, Car Park is behind Poundland , Few Pubs around at Flowergate , Meals etc , Especially Little Garden on Front with Cottage, quite safe for Dog but Dont leave Dogs Unattended because it alley , quite people walking passed Cottage, But Otherwise It is Beautiful CottaRead morege , Will come back to that Cottage again, Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon, 30th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon & Stephen, 22nd July 2023

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Seashell Cottage. The most comfortable beds ever. Perfect location and very comfy. Thank you.

Reviewed by Alison, 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Alison, Andy, Sean & Freddie, 8th July 2023

Lovely cottage and brilliant location. Well equipped with everything you need. Been to Whitby many times and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Marina, 3rd July 2023

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The cottage stated a welcome pack but there wasn't one, car parking permit was only for 4 days not 7 and the TV was not a smart TV as stated. It was only Freesat so we had to buy DVD's to watch in the evening.

Reviewed by Liz & Kieran, 11th June 2023

A return visit to Seashell Cottage. It's still lovely and very well equipped as well as being in a perfect location. Did a fossil trip from Natural Wonders on Grape Lane - highly recommended. A beautiful walk from Sandsend to Kettleness and back along the old railway line and coastal path. Botham's for all your bread and cakes etc. We will return.

Reviewed by Alan, 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Vanessa, 14th May 2023

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The cottage was clean, comfortable and warm with the added bonus of a small garden to sit in. Unloading was a bit of a problem and in hindsight would have been so much easier had we parked on Flowergate rather than the car park suggested. The internal door has a temperamental lock we ended up locked in for an hour but we contacted Holiday cottages Read moreand they sent repair man the next day. He agreed the lock was faulty and we didnt attempt to lock it again and he was arranging a replacement lock to be fitted. Its a pleasant area of Whitby to stay in and suited our needs. We have been visiting Whitby for 40 years so are used to staying in different locations around the town and would certainly stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by S, 4th May 2023

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Beautiful clean comfortable cottage in a perfect location. Will be staying there again.

Reviewed by Judith, 21st April 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location, well equipped and comfortable

Reviewed by Kev, Juan & Tracey, 8th April 2023

What a lovely cottage. Very good location. A lovely holiday had by all. Would recommend and come back again. Thank you.

Reviewed by c, 5th March 2023

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Perfect holiday, we have been trying to get up to Whitby for ages. Very comfortable home from home, cosy and warm and close to everything we needed.

Reviewed by David, 20th February 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location, close to bars and restaurants. The cottage was clean & tidy with plenty of room for 4 people.

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