Grimes Cottage

About this property

A delightful, Grade II listed period cottage, tucked away in a quiet location in the ancient coastal village of Staithes. Enjoying elevated views across the rooftops to the harbour and beyond, this terraced cottage provides the perfect holiday home for families wanting to explore the dramatic coastline and the stunning scenery of the North York Moors National Park. This traditional cottage offers comfortable, characterful accommodation with the spacious sitting room boasting beautiful wood panelling and exposed stone and beams, whilst the warming woodburning stove invites guests to have cosy nights in! This cottage has a bathroom and a well-equipped kitchen with dining area on the ground floor, whilst upstairs via steep stairs are two tastefully furnished bedrooms. Outside is a private, enclosed rear courtyard, which is the perfect place to spend a summer's evening with a glass of wine. Just a two minute walk away is the centre of the village where you find narrow, cobbled streets and alleyways, an historic harbour, beach, local inns, tea rooms and shops, or you may wish to enjoy a bracing walk on the Cleveland Way clifftop trail. The old spa town of Saltburn lies a few miles north and is worth a visit, with its pretty gardens, working pier and cliff lift, and to the south is the bustling seaside town of Whitby, which boasts long, sandy beaches, an imposing abbey and famous fish and chips! With the spectacular countryside to discover and numerous attractions nearby, this cottage is well placed for a wonderful holiday in the North York Moors. Note: This property is above Ref. 933837, together they sleep 6 people.

The seaside village of Staithes offers cobbled streets and back alleys, pretty houses, harbour, sandy beach, pubs, shops and tea rooms. The Cleveland Way is well worth exploring, whilst the larger resports of Whitby and Scarborough are nearby.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair.

Pay and display car parks available in the top part of the village, charges apply at certain times of the year.

Loading/unloading area approx.

100 yards from cottage - no parking at the bottom of Staithes village.

Enclosed courtyard with furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shops, pubs and beach 2 mins walk.

Note: This cottage has narrow internal stairs.

Note: Steps lead up to the cottage from the main street.

Note: Mobile phone reception is limited in Staithes.

Note: Parking and stairs may mean cottage is unsuitable for the less mobile.

Note: Check-in 4pm.