The Little Esk
3 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
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Live the Yorkshire village dream at this cute-as-a-button, Grade II listed cottage tucked away on Whitby’s historic Salt Pan Well Steps and just a seventeen-minute walk from the beach. Inside, the décor is a tasteful mix of contemporary and period features dating back over two hundred years. A newly-fitted shaker-style kitchen has everything you need for rustling up meals (the goodies-stacked welcome hamper can help that, too), and we love the vibrant textiles adding a flash of modernity about the home. While outside, the pretty, walled garden with a terrace is the ideal spot for an alfresco breakfast in the morning sun. With a crackling fire to snuggle up beside, you may have no desire to venture out, but really you must. Mosey down to Whitby’s vibrant centre for an amble about the eclectic shops and traditional inns. Soak up the gothic splendour and tackle the 199 steps of the mighty Abbey. Head over the River Esk bound for the beach (a seventeen-minute walk) for waterfront strolls and lip-smacking fish and chips overlooking the sea. Or don your hiking boots for bracing walks along the Cinder Path – it’s all just a hop, skip, and a jump away.
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What to expect
Highlights
Make morning strolls along Whitby Beach part of your new everyday
Get your glow on beside the fire
Drink up the morning sun with a cuppa in the shared garden
Hatch plans for the day ahead over lazy breakfasts in the kitchen
Bed down for a peaceful night's sleep in the charming bedrooms
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Home truths
There are twenty-five steps from the street to the front door
There's free roadside parking located on Church Street and The Ropery
This home is set out over two floors with a steep staircase, which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility
The wood-burner style fire is gas, so no need to worry about getting firewood
The fridge has an ice box – perfect for rustling up gin and tonics but freezer space is limited
Please note that there’s no washing machine
The pretty walled garden is shared – the lawned area, however, is very steep and not suitable for playing on
A welcome pack is provided
There's a strong mobile phone signal here
The nearest pub is 0.2 miles away and the closest shop is 0.4 miles from your door
About this stay
Amenities
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Garden
Patio / terrace
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Local guide
About Whitby
Famously the setting of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there’s something hauntingly beautiful about Whitby. The ruins of Whitby Abbey, set atop a windy hill overlooking the town, are just like a scene from a gothic novel. When the sun sets, ghost tours amble through the cobbled streets, revealing the town’s dramatic history. By day it’s all idyllic fishing village vibes, with a hint of Victorian holidays. Colourful cottages that have seen...
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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Climb the 199 Steps to Sweeping Views of Whitby
A climb up these stone steps offers fantastic views of the harbour and town of Whitby. Take caution as it's easy to miss a step, but the reward is worth it.
Dine at Trenchers
Acclaimed fish and chips in an Italian-style venue with booths and colourful Tiffany lampshades. Enjoy delicious food, friendly staff, and a great location facing the harbour.
Stay at The White Horse & Griffin
Lodging and restaurant in a charming 17th-century coaching inn. Enjoy wonderful food, excellent staff, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of Whitby Old Town.
Get around
Airport
Teesside International
1 hr 6 min
Newcastle International
1 hr 45 min
Leeds Bradford
1 hr 52 min
Train station
Whitby
12 min
Bus stop
Bus Station (stand 2)
12 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
6 min
Pharmacy
10 min
Points of interest
Beach
Whitby Beach
7 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Not suitable for children under age 12
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 9:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Ingrid
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Anne-Marie and her team know exactly how to look after their guests. No request is too big or too small, so be sure to reach out if you have a question or query.
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