Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Ground Floor The front entrance leads to a useful reception hall with wooden floors; the sitting room has a lovely wood burning stove – ideal for cosy evenings in the cooler months! – comfortable sofas and a TV/DVD player. There is a separate dining room which is a wonderful spot to enjoy family meals and boasts a superb original decorative range. This leads to a stylish kitchen with quality, cream painted units, beech work tops, integrated dishwasher and fridge, electric oven and ceramic hob. There is a washing machine and freezer in the pantry and a ground floor shower room, WC and hand wash basin is convenient after a day on the beach. First Floor To the first floor is a twin bedroom with stunning views across the valley, two lovely carved wooden beds, a TV with built-in DVD player and an original cast iron fireplace. This floor also has the master bedroom, which has a lovely brass bed, TV, large clothes closet, another cast iron fireplace and again, stunning views across the valley. There is a smart shower room with an extra-large walk-in shower (no step up), WC and hand wash basin. Second Floor To the second floor is another spacious double bedroom with TV and an original fireplace, armchair, and superb views across the valley. There is also a small single room on this floor. Outside With on-street parking directly opposite, this lovely cottage is accessed through a wooden gate, the front garden is paved with flowers and other shrubs – it’s a sun trap and lovely to sit and have a cup of tea in the morning, sun bathe or enjoy drinks in the evening.     Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi included.Utilities: All bedding and towels are included plus there is a travel cot and high chair One well-behaved pet note this is a non smoking property.

The ancient fishing port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, with its superb coastline and close proximity to the spectacular North York Moors. Whitby is a charming and atmospheric town of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a picturesque harbour, safe sandy beaches and of course the Abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.