Rest and recharge in the picture-postcard fishing village of Staithes, on the North Yorkshire Coast. This pet friendly cottage welcomes groups of 4 adults or families of 2 adults with up to 3 children who are looking to embrace a slower pace of life
in this historical Yorkshire Village.
The cottage is tucked away in a tiny Ginnel at the bottom of the High Street.
Step outside your front door to explore the village’s narrow, cobbled streets and pretty harbour.
Around the corner Dog Loup ginnel is regarded as the narrowest alleyway in the UK.
Staithes also has an eclectic array of independent eateries, gift shops, museum and 2 artisan shops that you can potter around.
The village is also a magnet for Artists, the most famous being Dame Laura Knight a key Member of the Staithes Group of artists. (1894)
There are 2 main galleries and a variety of studios scattered throughout the village.
Head down to the charming beach for some rock pooling and fossil hunting.
The vibrant Victorian seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea is around 9 miles away. Whitby and its famous Gothic 13th century Abbey ruin is 11 miles away.
The Cleveland Way passes through Staithes, making it a fantastic base for Walkers, you can follow it in land to the North Yorkshire Moors or along the cliff top to a variety of beaches including Runswick Bay.
The accommodation, arranged across three floors, is bursting with period charm, with beamed ceilings, original floorboards and a traditional cottage staircase. (unusually all the ceilings have good head height).
The ground floor is an open plan sitting room/kitchen/diner. The new kitchen has everything needed for self catering. The dining area has built-in seating, a great spot to gather for an evening meal. After dinner, you can relax in the cosy lounge area, watch tv or read a book in the glow of the roaring wood burner.
In the corner of the room, you will find a door that leads up the traditional staircase and the master bedroom.
This delightful bedroom has original wooden floorboards, doors, beamed ceiling, ample storage and Harbour View.
One end of the bedroom is a sitting area - this is where parents can relax, enjoy a glass of wine and enjoy the view while the children are using their electronic devices downstairs.
The second part of the staircase takes you to the top floor.
Choose from a welcoming twin bed room with a Harbour View or the uniquely cozy single bedroom entered by a sliding barn door. Rounding off ,this coastal bolthole, the family bathroom has an electric shower over the bath and houses the hot water tank, wc and wash and basin.
Once outside, the front door, you will hear the sounds of the sea in the courtyard.
A great place to have your morning cuppa and plan your day out.