Duck's Cottage

Description

This beautiful cottage was built around 1700 and is situated in the heart of Whitby on the West Cliff and offers easy access to the town's shops and tearooms, the beach and the Swing Bridge. It's furnished with solid oak furniture and high quality fabrics. The flooring in the kitchen is of slate tile and there are wooden floorboards in the lounge and the bedrooms. It has an open fire and a private enclosed patio with outdoor seating.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance: Through the patio into the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Dining Room: Fridge, freezer, range cooker with gas hob and electric oven and grill, washer/dryer, microwave, dining table and chairs, fairly steep stairs to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR
Lounge: TV with Freeview and DVD, iPod/MP3 docking station, open fire, stairs to the upper floors.

SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 1: Double bed, two fitted wardrobes, chest of drawers, chest.
Bathroom: Walk-in shower, toilet, washbasin, heated towel rail

THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 2: Twin beds, fitted wardrobe, chest, open staircase.

Pets: Two dogs are welcome.
Parking: Parking scratchcards are provided for on-street parking.
Garden/Patio: Enclosed patio with outside seating.
Heating:  Gas central heating, open fire (start up fuel provided).
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Notes: Towels are provided. Fairly steep stairs to all floors. Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. No smoking at this property. Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available. Mobile phone signal is strong.

Area Information

Whitby
Whitby is a popular choice for visitors all year round. It is well known for its long sandy beach and delicious seafood. The river Esk flows through the town to the sea and cottages are perched on the hills on each side, with cobbled streets and historic yards providing a maze of places to explore. The town has a fantastic mix of modern shops and services, traditional stores and boutique shops. Whitby jet continues to be made into beautiful jewellery and sold in a number of shops.  There are plenty of excellent restaurants which serve local fish and seafood, as well as a wonderful choice of cafes and tearooms.

The ruins of Whitby Abbey stand dominantly on the clifftop and can be reached by climbing the 199 steps from the old town. The Abbey is said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Count Dracula, and its gothic splendour is the perfect place from which to take in some truly stunning views over the town, harbour and coastline. 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. A statue of this great explorer stands proudly above the town, along with some huge whalebones, a sign of the town's maritime history. 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 of the day.

There's always something happening throughout the town, with festivals and fairs are held throughout the year. These include Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta, and there are two popular Goth festivals each year. For more information on Whitby and the surrounding area and local events see our Yorkshire Coast Guide and the Festivals & Events Guide.