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Squirrels Acres

Whitby, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Sweet semi-detached cottage in a rural location
  • Enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside from the deck
  • Walk into town on The Cinder Track, an off-road route linking Scarborough and Whitby

Overview
Property code: OC-W301

This semi-detached, modern elevated cottage was built onto the original 1940s farmhouse. It is situated on Larpool Lane on the edge of Whitby. You are in the middle of a wood in the peace and quiet of the countryside but still only a few minutes' drive from Whitby and all its amenities. Why not take a lovely woodland walk along the public footpath alongside the beck.  A sloping grade of shallow concrete steps lead up to the property. There is also a steep wooden staircase (10 steps) leading to the front patio doors. Pet friendly and off-street parking provided.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner: TV with Freeview, VCR/DVD player, Amazon Alexa. Wood burner. Fridge/freezer, ceramic cooker with grill and oven, microwave, washing machine and dining table with three dining chairs.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, 2 bedside cabinets with lamps,  chest of drawers and wardrobe. Lovely woodland views.
Bedroom 2: Single bed, chest of drawers, cabinet with lamp and wardrobe with fitted mirror. Velux window to let in the light.
Shower room: Shower, toilet and washbasin. Heated towel rail.

Pets: One large dog or two small dogs, cats or rabbits are welcome by arrangement with the owner.
Parking: Private parking in the grounds for one car only.
Short breaks: Accepted all year round.
Heating: Wood burner (adequate supply of coal and logs provided) in the sitting room with electric heaters upstairs. A plentiful supply of coal and wood is provided.

Notes: Towels are provided. A travel cot is available and there is a safety gate at the top of the stairs. WiFi is available. A sloping grade of shallow concrete steps lead up to the property. There is then a steep wooden staircase (10 steps) up to the front door.

Pub: 2 miles. Shop: 0.8 miles.

Whitby
Whitby is a popular choice for visitors all year round. It is well known for its long sandy beach and delicious seafood. For a different day out, why not climb the famous 199 steps to reach the ruins of Whitby Abbey. It's said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stokers Count Dracula, and its gothic splendour is the perfect place from which to take in some truly stunning views over the town.

Whitby harbour is steeped in history and visitors can see where British explorer Captain James Cook first worked as an apprentice before setting sail and discovering Australia. The harbour is a buzz of activity and you can enjoy early mornings watching the fishing boats come ashore before getting first choice of their catch. There's always something happening throughout the town , and festivals and fairs are held throughout the year including Whitby Goth Festival, Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Fridge/freezer, ceramic cooker with grill and oven, microwave, washing machine
  • Cot available
  • Wood burner (coal and logs provided)
  • TV with Freeview, DVD
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop 0.5 mile
  • Pub 0.5 miles
  • Beach 2 miles
  • A sloping set of shallow concrete steps lead up to the property. There is then a steep wooden staircase (10 steps) up to the front door
  • Low, sloping ceilings on the first floor
  • One large dog or two small dogs, cats and rabbits are welcome by arrangement with the owner.
  • Short breaks: Accepted all year round.
  • Arrival: 14:00 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 41 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jodie 14th April 2025

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Perfect location for exploring Whitby and surrounding areas. We struggled a little bit for only having the decking area as a secure area for the dog. This was our fault though as we made the booking. We thought potentially we may have some of the grass area below too but this wasn't the case. Couldn't really fault the cottage though. When previous Read morepeople ga e reviewed about the size of it, yes it is on the small size but it is perfectly fine for 3 people. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 13th April 2025

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, all needs were thought of even down to food for the abundant wildlife. The cottage was clean, cosy and homely, especially loved the wood burner. Our host was friendly and helpful and had provided lots of information about the surrounding area, with maps and booklets to look through. Some essential provisions wRead moreere there ready for our arrival, meaning we didn't need to go straight to the shops and could settle in and relax in the beautiful woodland setting. There is room to park your car at the property off the quiet country road. There are steps to access the cottage as it is set into the hillside so not suitable for persons unable to climb them. As most of the area is hilly with steps and inclines to access Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay etc it is to be expected. My mum is a fit 85 Yr old and managed with no problems, great for building up your calf muscles and burning off cream teas. I would highly recommend staying at Squirrels Acres, it is in a beautiful quiet setting, surrounded by wildlife and an excellent base from which to explore the area. Hide

Reviewed by Alec 6th April 2025

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Lovely little cottage in the woods with all the birds and squirrels to watch ,very cosy with the log burner at night and very comfortable,very short of nothing, very peaceful and relaxing

Reviewed by Louise 23rd March 2025

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Wonderful cottage excellent location,loved the log burner and the outside space watching the wildlife,lovely walk along the cinder track to whitby which was only a couple of minutes from the cottage, appreciated the drinks left on arrival and the owner very welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by David 23rd February 2025

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It's all about the peace of the location. Fire lit and beers, pop and milk in the fridge when we got there. Squirrels Acres lives up to its name with up to four squirrels racing about. On top of that just sat on the decking in the woods we were visited by long-tailed tit's, nuthatches, treecreepers, marsh tit's, buzzard and Sparrowhawk etc. Heard tRead moreawny owl and foxes. Nice walks from the doorstep. Altogether cozy, comfy and relaxing. Hide

Reviewed by Tuladhana 15th February 2025

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Lovely location, provided welcome drinks in fridge, well equipped and local information. Husband could feel springs in single bed so did not sleep well all week. Decking and steps a little unsafe in Winter. Plenty of heat source choices. Plenty of squirrels and birds to view from lounge. A nice property but really for couples as small :)

Reviewed by Katherine 19th January 2025

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Lovely cottage which was cosy and relaxing, wonderful wildlife on the doorstep. Very quiet with no immediate neighbours which was exactly what we wanted. A great place to retreat and relax.

Reviewed by Julie 8th November 2024

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Very good location for walking and quite time

Reviewed by Keith 5th November 2024

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Absolutely wonderful weekend beautiful location very tranquil lovely walks for our terrier. Cosy and warm with the log fire didn't need any other heating really really comfy bed. Useful storage in bedrooms. We had a fantastic time and would recommend it to anyone visiting Whitby

Reviewed by Thomasin 2nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne 26th October 2024

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Fantastic location in the woods. House has all you need but is basic. I would recommend staying here as its great for walking into Whitby and the surrounding countryside is lovely.

Reviewed by Jim 22nd October 2024

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This cottage is in a fantastic location for walking into Whitby and Robin Hoods Bay. Set next to woodland and elevated the bird species and wildlife were a joy to experience.

Reviewed by Simon 16th October 2024

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Peaceful location, good value. Cosy and homely.

Reviewed by Stephan 7th October 2024

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Reviewed by Carla 9th September 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 11th August 2024

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Fabulous location, quite , lots of wild life, would recommend to all my friends.

Reviewed by Joanne 4th August 2024

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Lovely property in a fantastic position. Quiet, comfy and wildlife literally on the doorstep. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Hilde 14th July 2024

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Lovely cottage for two (+ child possible). Perfect green location, on walking distance from Whitby. The sunny patio is a great plus.

Reviewed by David 1st July 2024

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Perfect location peaceful and quiet Owner was very informative and helpful

Reviewed by Margaret 1st July 2024

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Lovely property with a very helpful owner always there to help. Situated in lovely woodland with visiting squirrels

Reviewed by Gary 14th June 2024

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Perfect accommodation and ideal location for North Yorkshire I recommend it to walkers and relaxation.

Reviewed by Deborah 9th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jenny 4th May 2024

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Lovely well equipped comfortable cottage in a fabulous location. Was perfect for walks to the beach or along the cinder track

Reviewed by Wanda 3rd April 2024

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Lovely cottage, basic clean facilities. Just a short walk to the cinder path into Whitby. Great to watch the birds and squirrels outside. Only downside is the steps up to the cottage, not for the faint hearted.

Reviewed by Steven 25th February 2024

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Reviewed by Lynda 23rd January 2024

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Squirrel Acres is a lovely rustic holiday cottage. Situated a little further out from Whitby a 25-30 minute walk down the cinder track into the town but with the added advantage of having beautiful scenic walks on the doorstep in the forest and down the Whitby/Scarborough cinder track. Watching the squirrels and birds everyday was wonderful. The hoRead morest even supplied food for us to feed them. The cottage had all the equipment needed and a lovely log burner (logs provided) just what was needed on cold wintery nights. The host had even lit a fire for our arrival and provided milk and a welcome drinks. Hide

Reviewed by Sebastian 7th January 2024

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Reviewed by Gordon 14th December 2023

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This cottage is lovely, in a great location and this was a return visit for us. It had everything we needed - but the bed/mattress needs replacing. (I really dont remember it being so uncomfortable last time!)

Reviewed by Julie 8th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jayne 10th October 2023

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Squirrels Acre. Lovely location near the woods , ideal for dogs. Nice and quiet. Easy access into Whitby. The owner was very nice and helpful. Very comfortable accommodation. Would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Shaun 2nd October 2023

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Perfect location for a short stroll into Whitby via the cinder track. Cottage very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Kenneth 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Elaine 27th August 2023

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Lovely peaceful cottage and location, suitable for active people, definitely dog friendly.

Reviewed by Margaret 25th July 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret and Keith 22nd July 2023

Very comfortable cottage with nearness to wildlife a bonus. A lovely setting.

Reviewed by C 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by M 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret and Sharon 24th June 2023

Thank you once again for our lovely stay at your cottage, love our balcony to relax with wine and a good book. See you soon.

Reviewed by Barbara 12th June 2023

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Everything was great,our host Jeff was very friendly, it was the most peaceful holiday we've ever had

Reviewed by Terry and Barbara 10th June 2023

Lovely relaxing holiday, everything we needed for a great stay. Loved watching the many birds and squirrels. Our dog thought is was his duty to chase off the squirrels (didn't work though). All in all, a great time. Thanks.

Reviewed by Jacqui, Andy, Logan and Koda 3rd June 2023

We have enjoyed our week at Squirrels Acres cottage very much, a lovely quirky holiday rental in a super setting. We adored all the birds and squirrels visits and the pot of seed we could put out for them is a great thought - thank you. Well equipped and easy to live in, "out of the way" but so close to the wonderful town of Whitby and lots of walkRead mores to explore. Thank you. Hide

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