Cathy's Say

Our featured Whitby cottages include this modern property just outside the town. With its quaint cobbled streets and picturesque houses standing on the steep slopes of the River Esk, Whitby is dominated by its cliff top Abbey. Situated along one of Britain's finest stretches of coastline, with cliffs, lovely bays, safe sandy beaches and attractive villages, Whitby has been a port for more than 1,000 years and is still a seafarers' town today. The narrow streets and alleys winding down to the quayside still bustle as they have done for centuries. From these centuries-old streets, 199 steps (it's a tradition to count them) lead up to the parish church of St Mary, whose churchyard inspired Bram Stoker to write his world-famous novel, Dracula.

Property Description

This recently built cottage (right of photograph) sits just 1 mile from the bustling charm of historic Whitby, famous for its ancient Abbey ruins, the tall ships in its fishing harbour, its cobbled streets, tiny alleyways, independent shops and galleries and huge choice of inns and fish restaurants. Extremely comfortably furnished in contemporary style, the cottage enjoys a hillside setting and glorious views within an open courtyard group under 2 miles from superb sandy beaches. Fishing trips depart from the harbour and local cycle hire enables a trail ride for the energetic to Scarborough, 20 miles. Steam train trips over the 'Heartbeat' moorlands, walking in the Dales, Robin Hood's Bay and York city are all easily accessible.

 

Three bedrooms. Hall. Cloakroom/WC. Sitting room with arch through to kitchen and dining area with door to patio. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with balcony. Single bedroom. Bathroom/WC (shower over bath).