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A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby.

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Exterior
Key safe is located next to the front door
Private kitchen
Console table turns into a dining table which seats 6
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 420 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Whitby, England
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby.

The property is situated in a an elevated position in Sayers Yard, off Church Street. on the Abbey side of the river Esk. Set over 3 floors with original wooden spiral staircase and many original, and some quirky, features. Bedroom 1 is a double, on the 1st floor, next to the bathroom, with WC and shower over bath. Bedroom 2 is a twin and in the attic, with beamed ceiling and views of both the bridges, hence the name.

Property manager

Kate
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not safe for toddlers
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitby Harbour. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waiting Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A 200 year old, delightful, fisherman's cottage, ideally located in Whitby. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby Abbey and Whitby Harbour. Whitby Beach and St Mary's Church are also within 10 minutes. Whitby Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Valerie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage

Delightful stay in central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanne n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

A lovely little gem.. warm, clean, cosy.. everything we needed & Even a suitcase full of things for our family dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Stewart Elliott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Is there anything they haven't thought of? We doubt it.

A great place to stay and a great town. If only all our accommodation experiences had been this good. Thank you so much Kate and Peter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy stay in Whitby

This was a charming place, reflective of the history of Whitby. Directions for finding the unit, and for parking were very helpful. The host was very responsive to our one problem, lack of hot water on arrival. The steep spiral stairs were a bit of a challenge for the 2 80-year olds in our group, but we were careful, and the youngster, 50-year old, helped with the luggage. We would stay there again in a flash.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

Spent a great 6 days in the beautiful Whitby the 200 year old cottage is ideally situated to wonder the town. Couple of local pubs within one minute and the town 5 mins walk Perfect will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby was wonderful

We had a great stay in Whitby. This quaint apartment was the perfect place to retreat to at the end of the day. Beds were comfortable and the cupboards adequately stocked to cook in if you ever wanted to. This apartment is walking distance to everything you need to see in Whitby. Lovely pub just as you turn left at the street. Had a lovely time chatting with the owner one afternoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept weekend break

Cosy and quaint interior. Welcome pack for our dogs excellent idea. Everything provided like your own home. Computer games and board games provided. Very near to centre of town. 24 hour carpark at fleet pub. Beds comfortable. Lots of towels provided. I would recommend this cottage to everyone. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint quirky and cozy

A special stay away for us over the new year without kids ( a first for over 20 years ). First time Whitby visitors also with limited knowledge of this wonderful coast. The cottage lived up to its description and was perfect for us, compact but with clever touches so if 4 occupants would work fine ( only two of us on this stay). Stairs not an issue for us but anyone with mobility issues would struggle. Car parking was near impossible BUT probably one of busiest weekends in the year and we did manage to park up and then just left car for remains of weekend. Arriving in the dark and pouring rain wasn’t made easy by absence of parking but as suggested hazards on and just unloaded baggage and scooted off. For winter stays the central heating was perfect and controllable. Hosts were communicative, we didn’t have cause to speak once arrived but there seemed to be direct contact details. Also the cottage had a good ‘user manual’ with details on the cottage and local area. All in all a really lovely stay love Whitby and sun came out to allow a wonderful if muddy coastal walk to Robin Hood bay incl bus journey back which was perfect. Thanks to our hosts and no reservation in recommending to friends and family, well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Very clean locals very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property / excellent position

A wonderful property from which to explore the town and neighbouring countryside. In particular for us, to be able to spend time around the harbour and up at the abbey outside of the usual tourist hours was quite magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location in a sweet well presented cottage. Would recommend.

Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little cottage within reach of all amenities park car and forget about it

Easy to rent no messing about everything done just go open door and start enjoying
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Stayed for Easter weekend & scooter rally. Lovely stay, will definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby shortbreak

Full of character, comfortable and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 Nights in Whitby

Just returned from a wonderful 4 day walking holiday in Whitby. The cottage is ideally located overlooking the harbour and within a short walking distance to the centre of the town. The cottage itself was a lovely quirky place to stay and we absolutely loved it and would definitely stay again if we return to Whitby some time in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Peter K., Birmingham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A lovely little cottage for a family holiday

A delightful little property (big enough for 4). Our daughters happily watched their tv In their rooms which was good as it would have been a little cramped for 4 to comfortably watch tv in the lounge of an evening but hey that’s not what a holiday is about! The property was spotless on arrival and well equipped. The only issue was the parking - there is on street parking or a paid car park close by but availability was very difficult at both - not the owners fault but the description of “parking” in the initial property description didn’t make this completely clear. We managed to park within half a mile on roads behind the property after a bit of driving around each evening which wasn’t a huge issue for us but may be worse for an elderly family or those with any disabilities with the hills/steps to walk from the car. Thank you overall for a lovely property for a stay in lovely Whitby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Whitby Cottage

Fantastic quirky fisherman’s cottage over 3 floors, Loads of charm. Great views from the top bedroom. Dogs made to feel extremely welcome, own suitcases of surprises. Great location, 5 mins walk into town. 10 mins walk to the abbey.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

The owners had thought about everything you might need for your stay and so dog friendly. It was perfect in every way. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alisdair H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby Short Break

The property was perfect for 4 people, everything we could need was provided, and the location was perfect for easy access to all of the Whitby places of interest

10/10 Excellent

Susie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Clean Cottage

We had a lovely stay in Whitby cute, clean cottage. Well equipped with just what you would need for a short stay. Love the dog treats suitcase. Great stay thanks

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Spotlessly clean. Everything as described. Charming cozy little cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

Ideal Location and lovely clean cottage. Dog was made welcome with personal box with dog treats and blankets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kate

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Married to Peter, we own an 12 year old Westie called Connie

Why they chose this property

We chose this delightful cottage because we enjoy spending time on the coast, particularly in Whitby. There are spectacular views from the attic of the swing bridge and the Esk River bridge, with the moors beyond, hence the name. It is ideally situated on the East side of the river with great access to all that the town has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The views of the swing bridge and the West cliff beyond

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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