Full of chocolate-box charm, this cosy cottage in Yorkshire makes a lovely coastal base for a couple or solo traveller seeking to slow the pace and spend a few days by the sea. After a day unwinding on Scarborough Beach, return to your charming holiday home to kick back in front of the toasty wood burner or enjoy fizz in the rear garden.
Step inside this pretty terraced cottage and snuggle with the warmth of the roaring wood burner in the charming lounge/kitchen/diner, which sets the scene for the whole property. Steal a moment's peace on the pillowy leather sofa with a good book and your softest slippers before rustling up a romantic meal in the sleek blue kitchen. Spill into the garden and enjoy a glass of something cool and crisp before slicing off a piece of Yorkshire Parkin for a treat. The king-size bedroom is a pure delight, with showstopping wallpaper, painted beams and a high-quality mattress that promises you a fabulous night’s rest. Each leisurely morning, enjoy a brew in bed, then get ready for the day in the contemporary shower room.
Set in the heart of Seamer village, this captivating cottage is within 500 metres of the village pub, deli, fish and chip shop, and award-winning food hall – perfect for grabbing food on the go. For a day by the sea, head to Scarborough (6 miles) or continue north to Whitby (22.5 miles) to explore its 7th-century monastery and 12th-century Benedictine Abbey ruins. This cobbled-seaside town also boasts fabulous seafood, as does ‘Yorkshire’s Food Capital’, Malton (19.5 miles). History buffs must visit Castle Howard to soak in its grand interiors and sweeping grounds.