Find cottages and self catering and close to a sandy beach in North Yorkshire, North East England

South Wing, Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Filey sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This magnificent south-facing Grade II* listed home dates back to the early 17th century and is full of fabulous original features including a magnificent oak-panelled dining room and hand-carved 17th-century fireplace. Most recently home to an independent girls school, this the principal wing housed the headmistress’ study and staffrooms. It sits in nearly 2 acres of beautiful gardens bordering a 9-hole golf course, gym, tennis courts and additional communal gardens and woodland walks. A little path through the garden leads to Hunmanby, a thriving village with several pubs, restaurants, a bakery, deli and supermarket.
The house itself is an extraordinary trip back in time – the grand hallway arches lead to a stunning 30ft drawing room with an ornate wood-burning hearth and a baby grand piano, perfect for celebrating that special family occasion. All reception rooms, including the grand formal dining room and the family sitting room look out over the south-facing gardens. The bedrooms have further surprises with their dramatic ceiling murals and fabulous sea views and the master suite with its separate dressing room and unexpected snug and roof terrace designed by an 18th-century sea captain to represent a ship’s stern will take one’s breath away.
Cricket or croquet can be enjoyed on the lawn as well as golf, tennis or freshwater fishing at the village lake (for a small fee). Numerous beaches nearby include Hunmanby Gap (2 miles), Filey and Reighton. Scarborough (9 miles) boasts two beautiful sandy beaches, several inns and theatre with plays by Alan Ayckborn. Inland are the NY Moors, an AONB, with paths to many quaint little villages. Also a ‘must’ are Whitby (23 miles), the Esk Valley Railway, Staithe’s Runswick Bay and Robin Hoods Bay. A more sophisticated day can be enjoyed at the walled city of York. South Wing at Hunmanby is the perfect base whatever your holiday needs. Shops 200 yards.

Living room. Dining room with wooden floor and original panelled walls. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with Rayburn (for cooking), breakfast area and wooden floor. Sitting room with wood-burning stove. Second sitting room with gas ‘wood-burner’ in original fireplace and parquet flooring. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 6ft bed, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional single bed (for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Two double bedrooms with 5ft bed, one with additional single bed (for +1), with shared en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet.

The Manor House, Sleights, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1216 to £1675

Self catering accommodation in Sleights sleeps 11.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Near the Beach • Close to the Sea • Hot Tub • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Just a ½ mile walk from the hillside village of Sleights with its shops pub and restaurant the beautiful cottages at Manor House Farm are ideally placed for exploring this scenic coastal area. Whitby's lively Heritage harbour quaint alleyways abbey and famous Captain Cook museums and Sandsend's award winning stretch of lovely sandy beach are all 3 miles. Robin Hood's Bay is 5 miles and Scarborough's theatre and seaside attractions including Sea Life Centre and flume pools are 20 miles. Sleights station connecting with the scenic North York Moors Steam Railway and Heartbeat Country is 1 mile.

A beautifully furnished house. Sitting/dining room with wood burner. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Utility room. Shower room/W.C. Snug room with gas 'wood burner effect' stove and TV/DVD. Staircase leading to double bedroom (no door) with single bed (for + 1) and ensuite shower room/W.C. Second staircase to first floor: Two double bedrooms. Bathroom/W.C. Steep stairs to second floor: Bedroom (low beam on entry) with four single beds and TV/video.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

White Rose Cottage, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Set in a peaceful location on a 200-acre estate and with commanding views over countryside and coastline, this stone cottage has been thoughtfully renovated and has its own small garden. Adjoining the owner’s home, it is accessed by a ½-mile private drive and lies in the National Park with superb walking from the door. Just 1 mile from the village, it is 2 miles from Robin Hood’s Bay – a picturesque village and renowned former smugglers’ haunt. With its 3 miles of sandy beaches, cliff-top golf course, and colourful harbour and marina, the historic seaport of Whitby lies just 6 miles distant and Scarborough, 16 miles. The Esk Valley Railway also runs from Whitby, and the North York Moors Steam Railway from Grosmont, 12 miles. York 48 miles. Shops and pub 1 mile.

Entrance hall with dining area and feature flagstone floor. Kitchen. First floor: Living room with electric ‘wood burner’. Double bedroom with gently sloping ceiling. Bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and toilet.

Abrahams Quay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Overlooking Whitby’s picturesque marina, beneath the magnificent abbey ruins, this modern, cottage-style holiday property stands on the site of the old boat yard on the banks of the River Esk. The middle one of a row of three, it is light, spacious and finished to a high standard, making a comfortable base just 500 yards from the town centre. Whitby, famed for its Captain Cook connections, offers miles of sandy beaches, fishing trips from the harbour and many specialist shops and character inns along its cobbled streets. Inland lies the North York Moors National Park with superb walking. Cliff-top golf course 2 miles. Scarborough 20 miles. York 46 miles. Shop 1/4 mile, pub 20 yards.

Living room with river and harbour views. Modern fitted kitchen/dining room. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Rievaulx, Filey, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Filey sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Rievaulx is a carefully designed and furnished holiday cottage in the ideal setting for a perfect holiday. Close to both coast and countryside, it allows visitors to take full advantage of the scenic, traditional British seaside town of Filey with its 5-mile sandy beach, as well as many restaurants and hostelries offering superb cuisine. Plentiful entertainment can be found at the Evron Centre with music, song, dance and theatre. The North York Moors National Park is also on the doorstep for wonderful walking. Surfing, fishing, yachting, golf, walking and bird watching are just a few of the available activities. The picturesque fishing port of Whitby is also worth a visit. Shop 3 miles, pubs ½ mile.

Open-plan, beamed living/dining room with galley-style well-equipped kitchen with exposed brickwork. Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Mill Croft, Goathland, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Goathland sleeps 9.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach nearby • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Located in the heart of the stunning village of Goathland, renowned for its connections with TV’s Heartbeat, this former miller’s retreat has been lovingly refurbished and transformed by the present owners to provide excellent holiday accommodation. Over 100 years old, oozing charm and character, this is the perfect location for exploring and discovering the North Yorkshire Moors’ hidden treasures. A short stroll brings guests to the village centre where sheep meander amongst the visitors stopping to collect the odd tit bit on the way. An eclectic mix of shops, inns, tea rooms and restaurants are often frequented by the cast and crew of Heartbeat and friendly locals serve some of Yorkshire’s finest cuisine. Board the steam train and take a leisurely journey through the glorious Esk Valley into the historic port of Whitby where the cobbled streets and alleyways are packed with tumbling little cottages. The bustling harbour leads to a 3-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beach overlooked by the stunning abbey ruins where Bram Stoker found his inspiration and created Dracula. The brave of heart can climb the 199 steps to St Mary’s church where Tom Thumb is buried; look hard as it is a tiny plot! Cross the road and follow the bridle paths discovering stunning waterfalls and quaint little villages tucked away deep in the valleys. Market towns of Pickering, Kirkby Moorside and Helmsley host the weekly markets. Historic halls, homes and castles abound in this area with Castle Howard, film set for Brideshead Revisited, a must when staying in the area. A family day at Flamingo Land theme park and zoo can be enjoyed and all of this is just a short drive from the front door, there is so much to see and do, visitors find themselves returning again and again. Shop and pub 300 yards.

Living room with electric ‘coal-effect’ fire and wooden floor. Large well-equipped kitchen/dining room with wooden floor. Office area. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Further double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Twin bedroom. Single bedroom with en-suite shower room. Bathroom with shower attachment. Separate toilet.

South Haven, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £570 to £1110

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 9.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached Near the Beach • Close to the Sea Pub near by sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: Enviably located in the heart of Whitby and just 500 yards from the beach this detached property boasts a spacious and very comfortable contemporary interior and a lovely patio garden. Set in a quiet cul de sac with secure parking it is 200 yards from cobbled streets lined with quaint shops great fish restaurants galleries and pubs. Tall ships often visit the harbour (pictured) and there is fine walking on the cliff tops and 'Heartbeat' moorlands.

Kitchen/dining room with TV. Garden room. Sitting room with sofa bed (for + 2). Cloakroom/W.C. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Narrow stairs to second floor: Double bedroom with single bed (for + 1) and ensuite bathroom/W.C. with shower cubicle.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Waterstead Cottage, Whitby, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £205 to £

Self catering accommodation in Whitby sleeps 4.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Beach near • Golf close by • Pub near by • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Dating back to the 18th Century this former fishermans cottage is situated within a few minutes walk of Whitbys historic town centre.  Whitbys beaches, harbour and a variety of pubs and restaurants are all within a 10 minutes stroll. Completely refurbished Waterstead Cottage offers excellent accommodation, which is warm and welcoming and beautifully furnished to a very high standard. Individually styled throughout in light neutral tones, Laura Ashley fabrics, furniture and bed linen is mixed with original antique pine furniture to create a relaxing holiday base to explore Whitby and the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors.

Whitestone Cottage, Staintondale, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £195 to £

Self catering accommodation in Staintondale sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Fishing close by • Golf close by • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Nestling within the beautiful East Yorkshire Heritage Coastline between the bustling resorts of Scarborough and Whitby, Whitestone Cottage can be found on the edge of Staintondale, overlooking Hayburn Wyke, known for its links with pirates and smugglers in years by!  Situated within the grounds of the owners home, this delightful  holiday cottage enjoys the privacy of an enclosed garden to the side with long distance views over open countryside towards the sea which is accessible by footpath taking approximately 20 minutes.  The cottage is cosy and welcoming and enjoys accommodation at ground floor level with wonderful views from the lounge, private parking spaces and excellent walking in the immediate area with access to the Cleveland Way and Whitby-Scarborough former railway, The Shire Horse Farm Visitor Centre, Staintondale Riding Stables and Pesky Huskies! There are many byways and bridleways for horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Ash Cottage, Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £220 to £

Self catering accommodation in Staithes sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Beach near • Golf close by • Pub near by • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: This Grade II Listed property has the perfect harbourside location- stunning sea views on all 3 floors to the rear, while the front door opens onto the High Street of this popular fishing village of Staithes. Ash Cottage is a delightful 200 year old fishermans cottage which has recently been restored. The lounge, completely renovated in 2010 now has exposed stonework and a cosy wood burning stove, and offers stunning sea views from the dining table. The first floor bedroom is spacious and with views of the sea, and a guest area on the second floor has a day bed and an additional TV/DVD (but with a steep staircase and no stairgate- young children please be careful!) The twin room is accessed via the guest area. Bench seating to the rear overlooking the sea is perfect to enjoy at anytime of day and the sandy beach is a mere 5 minute walk away, as are the pubs serving food, shops, cafes and Staithes Heritage Centre and Captain Cook Museum where you may learn about the life and voyages of this famous seaman who spent some of his childhood as an apprentice in Staithes.

Sea View Cottage, Sandsend, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £ to £

Self catering accommodation in Sandsend sleeps 8.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Sea View Cottage is a superb, very spacious single storey cottage which offers panoramic views of the coastal resort of Sandsend, from the garden and bedrooms.  It has been furnished and equipped to a particularly high standard, to provide wonderful, relaxing accommodation.  The property has a lovely, south facing, enclosed garden and private off road parking for three cars. Although situated in the grounds of the hotel, it has its own private garden and is not overlooked. Ideal for families, groups of friends and couples, it is approximately three miles from the bustling, fishing port of Whitby, and conveniently situated for exploring the stunning Yorkshire Coastline and North Yorks National Park.

Beckside Cottage, Staithes, North Yorkshire, North East England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £240 to £

Self catering accommodation in Staithes sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Beach near • Golf close by • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Beckside Cottage is one of a group of pretty fishermens cottages positioned several metres back from the slow flowing tidal beck, right on the harbour side in the charming seaside village of Staithes. The beck still provides mooring to several Cobles (local name for the regions fishing boats) in a web of ropes and buoys. It has uninterrupted sea views of the bay and out to sea and is surrounded by high craggy cliffs at the side and rear of the property. It has recently been fully renovated into a spacious, modern 3 bedroomed property. It has been lovingly decorated and furnished to a high standard and is an ideal base for families looking for a coastal retreat or dog walkers and keen ramblers.