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Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views

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Garth End Cottage showing site on the sea wall
Cabin
View from Cabin window
Television sitting room
Front bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

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Staithes, ENG
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • West Cliff Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views

Characterful old cottage, comfortably furnished and modernised but retaining its charm and character. Its situation is one of the best in the village on the harbour front looking out to sea. 2 sitting rooms and separate dinning kitchen.The front sitting room (see picture) has wonderful views through a picture window of the harbour and open sea. Staithes is a historic fishing village in the North York Moors National Park, the haunt of painters and photographers. There are many original oil paintings in the cottage painted by the mother of the current owner.
The cottage was half of the original "Shoulder of Mutton" public house. The village was full of smugglers passages.
Accommodation
• Large well equipped kitchen. Fridge with freezer compartment. Electric cooker, toaster, microwave and dishwasher. Hearth with traditional range and electric fire. Beamed ceiling, quarry tiled floor.
• Sitting room 1: Pine panelled walls, oak floor, beamed ceiling, Victorian fireplace with coal effect fire, flat screen smart TV, and DVD. Sea view.
• Sitting room 2: "The Cabin” with large picture window overlooking harbour and open sea. Books and games. Oak floor.
• Bedroom 1: comfortable king size Hypnos bed, sea view.
• Bedroom 2: comfortable double bed, partial sea view
• Bedroom 3: single bed.
• Bathroom: electric shower over bath, toilet, dual voltage shaver socket and shaving mirror, heated towel rail.
• Heating downstairs: 3 electric storage heaters, 2 convector heaters, and 1 coal effect fire. Upstairs: 1 storage heater, 2 wall mounted convector heaters.
• Private front terrace overlooking the sea: chairs available.
• Features: Unimpeded sea views from most windows.
• Heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included in rental.
* Complementary bottle of wine
• Garage available, included in cottage rental. NO ON-SITE PARKING
Sleeps: 5. Sorry no pets, no smoking.

Property manager

Mrs Hilary Hobbs
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in the cottage. Sorry but we do not allow pets. Please leave the cottage in the same state as you find it.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this cottage is on the waterfront. Whitby Abbey is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Moors National Park Centre and Museum of Victorian Science. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Staithes, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whitby Harbour - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • West Cliff Beach - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Whitby Beach - 21 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Danby Station - 18 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hunley Hall Hotel Saltburn-by-the-Sea - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tiger Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carlin How Fish & Chips - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cod & Lobster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Badger Hounds - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful Georgian Cottage On Harbour Front With Wonderful Sea Views located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Runswick Sands, Cattersty Sands, and North York Moors National Park. West Cliff Beach and Saltburn Valley Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krissi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, would definitely stay again
The cottage is situation right on the harbour with the front wall actually part of the harbour wall. The view is stunning with a huge floor to ceiling bay window looking out to the ocean. The main bedroom also has a stunning view overlooking the harbour and the one sea front pub in the town. The cottage is neat and clean, generous in size with super comfy clean beds and a good sized bathroom. With full kitchen facilities it really is the perfect cottage to enjoy Staithes from. The cottage has original beams features and an untouched oldy worldy vibe. You can walk to everywhere in town from the front door. The owner is friendly and lovely and really helpful in every way. We can't recommend this property enough and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage by the Sea
We loved the quaintness of this Cottage. In a beautiful location and amazing room at the front overlooking the sea. Beds were super comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peacefull!
Lovely stay at your cozy house once more! Lots of things had changed in the village but it felt comfortable as ever! The house was nice and warm when we got there, and we felt welcome!. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
A little gem with beautiful views. We loved all the artwork, trinkets and old features within the cottage. It was so nicely kept and clean but had a very cosy feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very special cottage
This is a special cottage, in a special spot, in a special village.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fabulous stay
This was our second stay in this lovely, comfortable cottage with its wonderful views. Everything you need is provided... plus a welcoming bottle of wine,which was a nice touch. Hilary is an excellent host. We will certainly be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room with view
On reaching the cottage down the hill through the cobbled street lined with shops a cafe's, we entered the cottage and view over the harbour is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garth End Cottage July 2024
A lovely cottage in a great location. Garth End Cottage was everything we wanted and hoped for - comfortable, well-equipped and well-situated both for walking and relaxing and taking in the sea views and everything else Staithes has to offer. Definitely on our list of places we’d like to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

William G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Cottage needs updating curtains mouldy wonderful view
Cottage needs up dating curtains mouldy furniture needs replacing wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
We had a really nice stay at Garth End cottage. The quirky cottage was set in a fantastic location in the centre of Staithes overlooking the harbour. The cottage itself was well equipped with superb views. A great place to spend the week
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Views
Amazing views and very comfy beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Garth End.
Lovely, charming cottage with outstanding views. Ideally placed. Easy instructions from the owner, no problems at all.Good sized rooms.Great kitchen. All in all very comfortable, Paul/Dawn.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Liz W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Fabulous location
The cottage is right on the harbour so has wonderful views. Is a lovely characterful village. The property could do with some updating especially the bathroom and kitchen which, if nothing else, need a good scrub. Personally I would remove the niknaks as they are just collecting dust. The beds were very comfortable. There is designated car parking but it is on the outskirts of the village up an extremly steep hill so for those with mobility issues this could be a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Wonderful position in a lovely cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., Coggeshall, Essex

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garth End Cottage
Fantastic location, could not have wished for better. Having stayed in older properties before Garth End was as expected, plenty of character. The only disappointment for me was the shower, the hose was warn and leaked and the shower head kept drooping. This in itself was not enough to spoil our stay, and after reading this I am sure the owner will get it replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent place to stay
We arrived at the cottage during a rainstorm, but that only made the cottage seem even more snug and secure. Hilary has gone to great lengths to make her guests comfortable. The cottage is well equipped with everything one would need and the views are wonderful from nearly every window. We were happy to just sit and watch the sea. Staithes is a charming little coastal village. We left our car in the garage at the top of the hill, secure in the knowledge that it was safe. My husband and I had a wonderful, relaxing short break and will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at this house in Staithes. Everything was well prepared and equipped. We felt like at home immediately. We loved sitting at the window looking to the harbour for hours. We slept like babies and got up with the crying seagulls. It was a pleasure walking round the cosy village and make a stop for a pint at the "Cod and Lobster". We both were so sad leaving after 8 wonderful days. We do highly recommend the house. Thanks for a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schrulliges kleines Haus mit toller Sicht
Das Haus und die Einrichtung sind gemütlich, altmodisch, einiges könnte renoviert werden. Der Eingangsbereich ist dunkel. Sensationell ist aber der Raum mit dem Erker direkt zum Hafen. Auch die Aussicht vom großen Schlafzimmer auf den Hafen ist toll und beides ist der Grund, warum wir das Haus gemietet haben-wir würden gern wiederkommen! In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht . Die Betten sind gemütlich, aber sehr weich. Staithes ist ein sympathischer kleiner Ort, wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday with fantastic views
We really enjoyed our stay here! Great price for a great property. The views of the harbour were wonderful and the location itself was exactly what we were looking for. The beds were super comfy and the dishwasher came in very handy :) we would definitely stay here again, thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F., Harrogate

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant view of harbour whatever the weather!
Excellent views of the harbour, cosy yet spacious, well equipped kitchen and brilliant location. Armchairs in bay were a little 'laid back' and tricky to get comfortable without loads of pillows. Sun lounger cupboard had evidence of possible mouse damage in the back of one of the chair cushion. We were a bit surprised by an unannounced visit by a man, his wife and their dog to view a leaking tap that someone else had reported. Some notice would have allowed time to clear personal items, cash and wallet etc especially as they let themselves in whilst we were sitting outside on the lower porch area. Their dog was unknowingly and accidentally let out when I visited the kitchen to get more drinks. It appeared on the doorstep outside and then apparently went on into the village! I had no idea it had come from inside! Also alarmed the next day by the window cleaner suddenly washing all the windows whilst my wife was napping. The noise and clatter sounded like someone else was in the house or trying to get in whilst she was alone at that time. Very disconcerting! We have enjoyed most of our time here but sometimes the tranquility and privacy seems to get interrupted and we could have handled it better with more notification or warning. On the whole with the weather being fair to warm and bright it was a great short break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staithes
A restful break
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1st time in Staithes
We really enjoyed our stay ,lovely cottage with a fantastic view of the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

David k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Short stay looking at the sea
A second visit. Staithes is busier now than the winter months but this did not detract from the enjoyment of this interesting town and surroundings. Overlooking the harbour through the picture window is very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wright J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming fisherman's cottage with the best view in Staithes
We had a wonderful time in Staithes and the cottage was lovely, and part of what made our stay so enjoyable. It has a lot of charm, plenty of practicality, and the best view over Staithes harbour. The only drawback would be for very tall people, as the low ceilings and beams might be an issue for people over 185cm. But the beams are all part of the lovely charm of thei cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed here for a long weekend with family. Great location with lovely views of the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Hilary Hobbs

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Hilary is a retired social worker whose parents bought the cottage in 1954. Her mother was a painter and loved the village. Hilary and her husband Chris took over the cottage in 1980 and have totally renovated it.

Why they chose this property

The village is full of history. It is visually a very beautiful village nestling in the natural harbour made by the Cowbar and the Staithes Beck. The property is spacious and although modernised, retains many of the old features. With its harbourfront position It has some of the best views out to sea in the village.

What makes this property unique

Stunning location on harbour front with wonderful sea views.

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English, French

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