About this property
Situated in the heart of the old town of Whitby, this beautifully furnished, listed cottage welcomes you on a stay by the coast with incredible harbour views, with the beach being just a stone’s throw away.. Lower Ground Floor:
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bathroom 1: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Welcome pack. . Public car park, at cost, ½ mile away. No smoking.. The cottage is perfectly positioned on Church Street, in the centre of the historic coastal town of Whitby, with attractions including the iconic abbey, the harbour and the piers, all within easy reach. Independent shops, cafés and quaint pubs line this cobbled road, leading from the iconic swing bridge to the 199 steps.
Kitty’s Cottage is a listed building, and is set out over three floors, with quirky features harking back to its past, including beams and low door frames in some places. Stepping inside on the first floor you have the dining room at the front, with a corner sofa beside the window where you can take in the views over the water, making this an inviting social space. Down on the lower ground floor, you have the beautiful modern kitchen, complete with everything you could wish for when creating all of your favourite meals, as well as a breakfast bar. You also have the walk-in shower on this level. Up on the first floor, you have the master bedroom which is a luxurious, spacious room enjoying elevated views over the harbour where you can watch the world pass by. Up on the second floor, you have a quirky triple bedroom, to access the third bed you will need to duck under the eaves with a lowered bed tucked away beside a window, again with those fabulous views out across the harbour and beyond the piers out to sea.
The views from this cottage are one of the many highlights, you can see right up onto the west cliff opposite, where the Whalebone archway and the Captain Cook statue watch over the town. On your doorstep, Whitby awaits, with so much to see and do, including the ancient abbey, boat trips and water sports including surfing and paddle boarding. This beautiful coastal town with its glorious sandy beaches attracts guests from far and wide, as it has stunning scenery as well as a colourful history, and lots of attractions to visit as well as an array of independent shops and cafés, as well as both trendy cocktail bars and traditional pubs to explore.
Whitby is a seafaring town and proud of its heritage; there are tales of Viking invasions, heroic sea rescues as well as seafaring pioneers. Discover more at the museums, including one on a tall ship in the harbour. Today fishermen still sail from Whitby, there are many award-winning restaurants where you can sample freshly caught seafood. There are also festivals throughout the seasons including the bi-annual Goth weekends and the regatta making this a perfect all-year-round resort to visit.
The surrounding North York Moors National Park is full of moorland and woodland trails as well as the wonderful heritage steam railway. The steam train leaves Whitby and travels over the moors towards the market town of Pickering, with other picturesque villages along the way. There is an array of seaside towns and villages along the coast to visit, with breathtaking beaches and coves. For younger family members, and within an hour’s drive, you have Flamingoland theme park and zoo, the Sea Life Centre, Alpamare waterpark and spa and Go Ape tree top ziplining in Dalby Forest. There is something to delight everyone all year round, this is a great area to explore.
The bedroom on the second floor has restricted height access for one of the single beds, and beams.
