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Making Memories

Whitby, Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A characterful historic property with striking period details and elegant furnishings
  • Central, tucked-away location in the heart of bustling Whitby
  • Wonderful views over Whitby harbour the River Esk and Whitby Old Town
Overview
Property code: OC-W050

Settle into this charming and characterful cottage with wooden beamed ceilings which was built to be the home of renowned ship builder Gideon Smales in around 1816. Soak up the wonderful views of the moors to the left and views of Whitby Old Town, the swing bridge and West Cliff to the right, and spend quality time with your four-legged friends and small family or partner exploring the nearby historical landmarks, relaxing on the sandy beach or venturing out into the surrounding North York Moors National Park.

Inside you will find a cosy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large sash window, a wooden beamed ceiling, a gas range cooker plus a dining table with seating for six and TV with Amazon Firestick. There is also a separate WC on the ground floor which also houses the washing machine. A cosy lounge is on the first floor where you can put your feet up on the leather sofas in front of the wood burner effect electric fire and get stuck into a movie on the Smart TV. The second and third-floor house has a family bathroom and two bedrooms – a king size and a twin room. Outside is a small, west facing, patio with furniture.

While away your time in the traditional seaside town of Whitby where you’ll be staying on the east of the River Esk near the old town. Start your day with a stroll along the waterfront to the lighthouse, climb the 199 Steps and reach the imposing 657AD Whitby Abbey (all within 0.5 miles) or visit the nearby steam trains. Take Fido for a dip at Whitby Beach (0.5 mile) and stroll along the seafront to reach Sandsend Beach (3 miles). Enjoy cosy evenings in canine welcoming pubs (within 0.5 miles) and take a picnic to the nearby Waterfall Cottage nature reserve (2 miles) or Little Beck Wood nature reserve (5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, plus ground-floor WC
  • 2 well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Gas range cooker with gas hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, Tassimo coffee machine, slow cooker, dishwasher
  • Washer/dryer in downstairs WC
  • Welcome pack and kitchen essentials pack included
  • Gas central heating
  • TVs in all rooms (Smart TV in Lounge with DVD player including a selection of DVDs and Amazon Firestick in kitchen), DAB Radio
  • Selection of board games and books
  • Strong Wi-Fi and mobile signal
  • Small front patio with patio furniture
  • On-street parking and parking in a public car park. Scratchcards provided from 1st March to 31st October for "W" zoned street parking (for 1 car).
  • Beach, shop and pub less than 0.5 miles
  • Pub is around 50 yards away
  • Please note, there is outdoor stone steps leading to the property and a steep cottage staircase with low ceilings on the 3rd floor
  • 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 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lorraine 19th August 2024

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Beautiful cottage, everything you needed was there.

Reviewed by Karen 22nd July 2024

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The cottage was clean, homely, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The welcome book was really helpful and we enjoyed our welcome pack goodies. The property is located outside of the busy streets and so it was nice and quiet whilst only being a five minute walk or so to the shops, restaurants and other things that Whitby has to Read moreoffer. There is a lot of steps to get up to the property and inside the property but that just meant we left fitter than when we arrived, the views from the cottage were definitely worth it. Not always easy to park on the road by the cottage but on the two days we couldn't park we found the car parks reasonably priced for long stay and were free overnight from 6pm to 9am, the host did provide permits but the permit area is a little further away so decided to use the car park overnight. I would use this cottage again when returning to Whitby. Hide

Reviewed by Tonimarie 5th May 2024

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Reviewed by Agnes 3rd January 2024

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Stunning place. The pictures on the website do not do justice to how stunning and spacious the property is. Extremely comfortable, has everything thats needed if not more. The basket with treats left for our arrival was such a lovely touch. Even our dog had a gift from the owners dog Ella. Loved the fact that the bowls were also laid out for oRead moreur dog. The steps were not an issue at all. Parking was a nightmare. Managed to secure a spot at the car park further down the road, paid for 4 days through the app and did not move the car, we had to walk everywhere. We loved the Magpie cafe for our breakfast, perfect for any dog lover! Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 26th September 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Hywel 9th August 2023

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Reviewed by Samantha 3rd July 2023

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This property is in a convenient location for getting around Whitby. Parking is difficult on the road and so we used a car park and walked back. The stairs are steep and there are a lot of them. There are about 25 steps up from the road and then a further 10 or so up to the house. The house has a lot of amenities, like tvs in each room. ThRead moreere is a very good shower but only 1 bathroom. We were unsure about the bins and left the rubbish out but it was not collected. I would not describe this as luxury but it was a good base. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 19th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 30th May 2023

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Reviewed by Steve 26th March 2023

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Lovely place, great views and an easy walk into town.

Reviewed by Julie 30th December 2022

Fantastic, fully equipped and warm cottage. There's just nothing been forgotten. Lovely welcome bag and goodies thank you. Great selection of games that we had fun playing. Thank you very much.

Reviewed by Val & 30th October 2022

Thank you very much - we have had a lovely stay in your cottage.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 23rd October 2022

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a fantastic ho;iday in a lovely cottage

Reviewed by Nuala 23rd October 2022

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The Grace Escape is a wonderful base for a relaxing family holiday by the sea. We have been to Whitby a couple of times before so we were prepared for problems with parking anywhere near our accommodation but we were lucky enough to find on-road parking fairly close by. The Grace Escape was really well equipped for a self catering holiday althoRead moreugh it could do with some oven proof dishes (minor point but worth noting as we do like to cook family meals when we're away). There is very little cupboard space for food etc - maybe one of the two cupboards full of glasses could be left empty. Beds and bedding were lovely and comfy but ceiling height entering the kids bedroom on the 3rd floor is VERY low which was a bit of an issue for my 6' teenage son, but he had mastered it by the end of the week! The property details say that there is no central heating so we went prepared with blankets etc but central heating has now been installed and the house was lovely and warm. The views of the harbour from all the rooms were wonderful and the location was perfect - close to town but away from the main hustle and bustle and we would definitely recommend. Treats for both us and our dog on arrival were also a lovely touch ?? Hide

Reviewed by Chloe, Naala, Gary, Ben 22nd October 2022

We really enjoyed our visit, beds were extremely comfy and so many stairs for a great workout. In a very convenient spot for lots of activities. Views of the harbour were perfect. Thank you so much for an amazing stay.

Reviewed by Jane 4th October 2022

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All good but flagging up lack of parking would be helpful. I have arthritis and use a walking stick so a bit tricky getting up and down from house with bags/shopping. Handrails by side of pub okay but not brilliant. Front door quite hard to open/close, ditto key for chubb

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