Seaton End Cottage

Description

This old fisherman's cottage is full of character and is situated at the bottom of the village of Staithes opposite the Cod and Lobster pub with good views of the harbour, the sea and the towering headland.

GROUND FLOOR:
Lounge: TV with Freesat, video/DVD player, radio/CD player, open fire and beamed ceiling.
Kitchen: Fridge freezer, electric cooker with grill and oven, microwave and washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, hairdryer and harbour views.
Bedroom 2: Single bed and harbour views.
Bathroom: Bath, toilet and washbasin.

Pets: One dog welcome.
Parking: Parking at the top of the village or at the Glen Vale private car park at an extra cost. You are able to drive down to load and unload.
Heating: Open fire in the lounge with one bucket of coal upon arrival. Additional coal can be purchased locally. Night-storage heaters.
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Notes: Please bring your own towels. A travel cot is available upon request. WiFi is not available - however the Cod and Lobster has WiFi available for its customers which is just across the road. Smoking is not allowed at this property. The mobile phone signal is not very good,

Staithes
Staithes is a pretty, traditional fishing village with bundles of charm located 10 miles north of Whitby and offers an idyllic location for holidaymakers visiting the seaside. The village boasts some of the narrowest cobbled streets in the north and is connected with ginnels, nooks and winding streets. There is plenty to see and do with pubs, cafes, shops, art galleries and a fish smokehouse. The village hosts real ale and jazz festivals during the year and attracts many visitors. For those fancying taking to the waters there are regular boat trips to Whitby from Staithes. There are many walks around the area along the cliff tops and through to Whitby, it is an ideal location for any holidaymaker.

Area Information

Staithes
Staithes is a pretty, traditional fishing village with bundles of charm located 10 miles north of Whitby and offers an idyllic location for holidaymakers visiting the seaside. The village boasts some of the narrowest cobbled streets in the north and is connected with ginnels, nooks and winding streets. There is plenty to see and do with pubs, cafes, shops, art galleries and a fish smokehouse. The village hosts real ale and jazz festivals during the year and the September Arts Festival is becoming a very popular event which attracts many visitors. For those fancying taking to the waters there are regular boat trips to Whitby from Staithes. There are many walks around the area along the cliff tops and through to Whitby, it is an ideal location for any holidaymaker.

For more information on Staithes and the surrounding area and local events see our Yorkshire Coast Guide and the Festivals & Events Guide.

Access Statement

Access Statement
Property Name: Seaton End Cottage
Description: End terrace house

Pre-arrival
The nearest bus stop is: main road A174, 0.7 miles,(walking 15 mins
The nearest train station is: Whitby, 11 miles, approx. 23 mins
The nearest food shop is: Co-operative, 0.8 miles, car 3 mins, walking 20 mins
The nearest pub/restaurant is: Cod & Lobster, across the road
The nearest petrol is: ASDA Skelton, 8.5 miles

Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Parking in front of the cottage available to unload, overnight parking in the car parks
For what sized cars? Any
Good space to unload once parked? Yes
Number of spaces available:  Many
The parking surface is: Grass with protection grid
Distance to the property from the parking: 0.3 miles Glen Vale car park, 0.4 miles Bank top car park
Is parking level? Sloping
Distance to nearest parking area: As above
Is it pay and display? BT pay and display
The width of the path to the property is: Varied
How many steps are there en route to the entrance: None staying on the road access, many steps via the cliff path

Main entrance
How many entrances are there to the property? Two - front and back
The doors widths are: Standard
Keyhole height: Standard
How many steps are there to the entrance: None at the front and two at the back

Living and dining rooms
The flooring is: Laminate wood flooring
The door widths are: Standard
Is there good space between the furniture: Limited
Is it movable or fixed: Movable

Kitchen
The flooring is: Laminate wood flooring
The door widths are: Standard
The worktop height is: Standard
Is the oven set high or low? Standard/Low
The fridge height is: Low
The freezer height is: High - above the fridge
Is crockery stored high or low? Fairly high
Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have: Two
The number of steps between floors is: 13
The flooring is: Carpet
The door widths are: Standard
Bed sizes are: 3-4ft - 1 ; 4'6" - 1
Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Fixed

Bathrooms and cloakrooms
The door widths are: Standard
Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: No
Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: No
Is there a ground floor WC?: No
Is there a ground floor bath or showroom?: No
Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: No
The flooring is: Carpet

Outdoor facilities
External areas are: Firm pavement
Permanent seated is: not provided
There is outside lighting:
There is colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps)
There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired - N/A
There are/are not barrier to entry into any part of the garden
There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas

General
Is there a land line for guests to use? No
Mobile reception details: Very limited
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not WC or baths)?: Yes
Are electrical sockets generally set low or height: Low
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?: No
Any other information: Staithes is accessed via a narrow cobbled street with some pathway but not continuous. There is parking directly outside the cottage to unload/load on arrival/departure. The cottage is on the same level as the street with pubs, cafes, gift shops, butchers and art gallery accessible, however within the limits of the village as stated above.