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Harlow Cottage

Sandsend, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Historic cottage in the middle of a charming seaside village
  • Cosy rooms, a wood burner-effect stove and quaint décor make this a lovely property
  • Spot glimpses of Whitby Abbey and the sea from the top-floor bedroom

Overview
Property code: OC-WA307

Harlow Cottage is set back off the main road in the very popular seaside village of Sandsend with a stunning beach on your doorstep. This 18th century cottage is full of old English charm and would make an ideal holiday location for a memorable relaxing break by the sea. Your four legged friend would enjoy the local walks through Mulgrave Woods to explore the ruined castle or if the tide is out why not walk along the beach into Whitby and enjoy fish and chips for lunch. The cottage is steeped in history originally built as a home for a servant of the Marquis of Normanby who owned the whole of Sandsend and it still remains virtually an Estate Village today.

You enter the property through a picket fence through the front door directly into a warm and welcoming lounge dining area with its large bay window letting in lots of light and a glimpse of the sea and an electric wood burner effect stove for those cosy nights in after the day's adventures in the local area. The kitchen is to the rear of the property and is well equipped to prepare a lovely home cooked meal with local sourced ingredients. The steep stairway leads off this to the first floor where you will find a twin bedroom and bathroom up an additional steep flight of stairs and you will find a large bedroom with a king size bed an impressive pitched ceiling and a glimpse of the sea view.

Why we love this property: The perfect pet lovers location for a tranquil break in the popular village of Sandsend ideal for families and only three miles from historic Whitby. 

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge/dining area: On entering the front door you will go directly into the lounge dining area. A comfortable sofa and two chairs to chill in front of the electric wood burner effect stove with a cup of tea or a glass of wine following a great day exploring or just relax after a day on the beach. Whatever the weather you will feel warm and cosy in this charming cottage. There is a large Smart TV and a DVD player.
Kitchen: The galley kitchen is to the rear of the property and is well equipped with everything you would need for a very comfortable stay. You will  find the following appliances, dishwasher, fridge with icebox, electric oven and grill, gas hob and a washing machine and microwave.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: A lovely twin room with a chest of drawers, wardrobe and a bedside table with lamp. Opposite this room you will find the:
Bathroom: A bath with shower over, washbasin and toilet.

SECOND FlOOR:
Bedroom 2:  A large spacious room at the top of the house with a pitched roof a king size bed bedside table and lamps, dressing table, chest of drawers and wicker chair. From the roof window you can glimpse Whitby Abbey and the sea.

Pets: 2 dogs welcome
Parking: On-street parking on a first come first served basis. (car park 100yds away - free in winter months)
Heating: The property is heated throughout with gas central heating.
Short breaks: Short breaks accepted.
Notes: Towels are provided. No smoking at this property, unlimited Wi-Fi available. Moderate Mobile signal.
Shop: 0.2 mile
Pub: 0.1 mile
Coast: 40 metres

  • 2 bedrooms, 1 twin and 1 king-size
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and grill, gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Smart TV, DVD player
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • On-street parking on a first come first served basis; car park 100 yards away (free in the winter)
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 40m
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jayne 6th May 2025

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A lovely little cottage in a great position in Sandsend. The stairs to the bedrooms are very steep so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. We were there with 2 children so no problem for us!

Reviewed by John 24th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jonathan 24th February 2025

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Fantastic location, welcoming atmosphere and spotlessly clean.

Reviewed by Judith 12th February 2025

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Its our 3rd time staying at Harlow its a lovely place to stay great location. The company that we rented of were really good very quick to sort out the Ariel it needed a new one. Excellent service from them.

Reviewed by Julie 3rd November 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 3rd October 2024

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Reviewed by Ken 30th September 2024

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Reviewed by Catherine 11th September 2024

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Lovely property but just be aware of the steep steps to the bedrooms. There is a handrail but you need to be careful when going up & down.

Reviewed by Felicity 22nd July 2024

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Really good location for accessing Whitby with some really lovely walks close by too. We would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Alan 28th June 2024

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Lovely being so near the sea. A beautiful cottage, well equipped and beautifully decorated. The only bugbear being the lack of direct parking. We naively thought the complimentary parking cards were for the car park 100 m away and incurred a 50 fine!!! This, however, has not put us off staying again, perhaps in October when parking is free as we loRead moreved Sandsend and had a lovely short break and want to come again. Hide

Reviewed by Patrick 5th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jenny 26th May 2024

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The location of the cottage is good. We felt happy, comfortable, and satisfied during our week's stay at the cottage. 'Original Cottages' responded quickly and efficiently to a problem we had, and it was resolved.

Reviewed by Diane 20th May 2024

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Reviewed by Tracey 16th April 2024

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Another fabulous visit to our favourite little, cosy cottage. Perfectly located to enjoy the beautiful Sandsend beach, which is located on the doorstep. Although small, its perfectly formed and had everything we needed for our family of four. Looking forward to returning in the future.

Reviewed by Sarah 4th March 2024

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Lovely cosy & comfortable cottage, with lots of character, minutes away from the sea. The property is well presented. The tea, coffee and biscuits were very welcome. Thank you for a lovely holiday!

Reviewed by Rob 19th February 2024

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Reviewed by Marcus 15th January 2024

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Great location and Sandsend is wonderful.

Reviewed by Rebecca 10th December 2023

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Fantastic location and character property which has everything you need for a cosy and comfortable stay.

Reviewed by Lynne 15th November 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne 30th October 2023

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Great location right next to the beach and not too many steps to get to the property, we were also able to get parked quite close by which can be very difficult in other seaside locations nearby. The cottage had everything we could have needed and the addition of lovely soft towels was welcome. The cottage was very homely and comfortable but narroRead morew stairs may be a problem for younger children or people with less mobility. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 1st October 2023

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Really loved this place and free parking all through the stay. Only thing I found difficult was the steepness of the stairs but that is down to my own health conditions. If you have a dog who likes a yard there isnt one but the sea and beach are seconds away so for us it wasnt a problem. All in it is an excellent place to stay and some beautiful waRead morelks. Hide

Reviewed by Gerald 18th September 2023

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Reviewed by Charlotte 13th September 2023

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Reviewed by Roger 4th September 2023

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A lovely cottage, clean, well equiped and maintained, dog friendly Just a stone's throw from the beach and car park. Great for walks along the beach to Whitby, the costal path and the Mulgrave estate. Pubs and cafes are only a short walk away. Good base to explore NY coast and Moors.

Reviewed by Richard 28th August 2023

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Reviewed by Keith 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 1st August 2023

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Reviewed by Suzanne 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine Lois 17th July 2023

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Fabulous location near beach. Lovely quaint cottage although steep stairs! Good for dogs too

Reviewed by Sam 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 19th June 2023

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Lovely cosy little cottage in a perfect location just near the beautiful beach. Very clean and well equipped - also interesting to read all about the long history of the place and see all the old photos in the coffee table book. Had a really relaxing weekend with fabulous weather and didnt want to go home! Well be back, thank you.

Reviewed by Terry 11th June 2023

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The cottage is dated and needs a face lift. Not value for money -725 per week, no where near. i had to take out of the plastic inlay in the cutlery cupboard all the cutlery, the inlay was in a disgusting hygiene state, stained, dirty and wet. I left the inlay out and sent a text message to the number stated on the information sheet - no answer to mRead moree. This was a very poor experience. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 31st May 2023

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Just would have liked a coffee cafeteria

Reviewed by Leanne 23rd May 2023

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