Self-Catering at Post Box Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Staithes

Holiday home
Post Box Cottage is a lovely semi-detached cottage situated in the village of Staithes just ten miles from Whitby in Yorkshire. The cottage can sleep four people in one double bedroom and two single as well as a family bathroom and separate cloakroom. Also in the cottage is open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside is off road parking for two cars and a private patio with furniture. Post Box Cottage is a delightful cottage from which to explore this lovely part of the country.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric stove.

Area
The charming and sleepy seaside village of Staithes, with its cobbled streets and back alleys, is something of an artist’s dream. Its pretty houses and cottages are clustered around the old harbour and surrounded by high craggy cliffs on three sides, with a sheltered sandy beach set amongst the rocky coastline. The village can claim connections with Captain Cook who was apprenticed to a draper near the harbour.

Region
The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.

Amenities
Electric central heating with electric stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private front patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 mins walk, pub 1 min walk. Beach 10 mins walk. Note: Due to rural location, WiFi can be slow.

Pamela P

April 2024

Really nice cottage with everything you need for self catering. Always a big relief to find where I’m staying is clean and this place is spotless. There were three of us and we found the space adequate although the bed in the small room is probably more suited for a child. We’re not walkers (for which the location is perfect) but we found plenty of places to visit. If you’re using the car then it’s worth looking into a 7 day parking pass which can be used in most places in the borough. The local pub was so good after the first visit we booked it another two evenings. All in all a very nice place to stay.

Lovecromer

July 2023

Great little cottage. We had a lovely 2 weeks. The hosts were friendly with welcome gifts on arrival. Our only criticism is the TV. The sound is awful. WiFi is very good so why not upgrade to a bigger smart TV with Netflix & Prime. Also we found the double bed mattress very uncomfortable. So didn’t really get a good nights sleep. Place is very hilly which didn’t bother us at all. Good local pub and fish & chips. Warning- No mobile phone signal either.

Z473YEjuliem

June 2023

We arrived slightly early for check in but had been advised by Elaine that hopefully the cottage would be ready by 2pm which it was. We were just unloading when Gerard popped in with some milk,so with the hamper kindly provided we could have a cuppa & snack. The weather wasn't very warm for June but the cottage was always nice & cosy, the washing machine being a benefit as we were going on to Thirsk on the Saturday. The cottage is well equipped and we did do a bit of cooking a couple of nights. The Fox & hounds pub ,just 100 yards away does some fantastic, reasonable pub grub , I don't think we've ever had food so hot & steaming , thanks to Paul who along with the lady chef were managing very well without help. Theakstons £2.90 a pint. The Captain Cook pub on hill to Staithes did a really good Sunday lunch for 2 & three pints for just over £30. We hadn't been to this area before but may well return , the owners & villagers really friendly & lots of walks which can be done from the cottage. Places we visited not really further than 15 miles away. Shame the sun didn't shine but didn't stop us doing anything. Staithes, Redcar, Saltburn is lovely but don't queue to sit in the Seaview restaurant very overated. Coop handy up the road turn right for supplies or turn left 6 miles up the road to Aldi, Asda etc. Only criticism is the TV, the sound is awful & with such good WiFi could have a bugger Smart TV to get Netflix, iPlayer, prime etc .

tommymoyes

May 2021

Just back from week staying in this lovely cottage. Nice welcome gift and very friendly owners. Nice walks from cottage some with steep hills. Very near to Staithes and good connections to whitby and Scarborough and Yorkshire coast. Sandwiches cakes and drinks can be obtained from lainey across road beautiful and very reasonable. A very relaxing place to stay.

Mr Berry

October 2020

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location.. Only met host briefly but seemed a really nice guy. Offered lots of suggestions on walks, places to visit and eat. Had a great few days thank you

Mr Berry, October 2020

September 2020

Had great holiday the cottage was better that I hoped, The owners were very helpful and friendly.. we were situated just outside Staithes which was an easy walk away, all other resorts/beaches was in easy reach by car. really enjoyed our stay

Mr Doe, September 2020

Wonderful cottage well maintained, equipped and cleaned, cozy and warm.. Owners are very welcoming and friendly who live next door. Fox & Hounds literally 3 min walk a friendly pub with great food and pint £2.50. Fantastic location with 15 min walk into Staithes. Excelsiors Fish & Chips were very good under 10 min walk. Capt Cooks Inn great paddle of ale. Thought Cod & Lobster were overrated on their food. Lovely walks from cottage. Saltburn was a nice Victorian seaside town. Gt Ayton was lovely we parked at Capt Cooks monument and walked a circular round up to Rosebery Topping wonderful views. We had a great holiday.

Mrs Drew, September 2020

Lovely little cottage located in a very quiet location just a 20 minute drive to whitby, nice little pub 2 minute walk away, but unfortunately wasn't doing food with the current situation of the world.. Owner's of the cottage Gérard Elaine Tom and Amie where lovely and friendly and would definitely recommend and will be looking at booking again next year Jamie & Karen

Mr Laird, September 2020

August 2020

Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation.. Good location for walking/ beach, etc. Great welcome from the property owners.

Mr Allinson-fay, August 2020

This cottage is perfect for a family of four, separate bedrooms for the children and a downstairs loo too! Lovely and clean with a sweet welcome basket on arrival which was unexpected and a lovely touch. Dalehouse is the perfect location to explore lots of lovely beaches and villages, nothing is more than 10 minutes away by car. We visited Whitby, Sands End, Runswick Bay, Saltburn and of course Staithes. Gerard even took our two children (plus husband!) on a tour of the farm via quad bike which made all of their days!! We will most definitely be visiting again!

Mrs Hardman, August 2020

Ideal quiet place,just a 10 min walk into Staithes..

Mrs Wills, August 2020

Lovely cottage.. Quiet, pretty village. Great location. Would go back.

Mr Kellow, August 2020

July 2020

We really loved the cottage, it was just perfect to get away from all the stress lately.. Ideal location very quiet but handy for Staithes which is lovely. We would love to stay again.

Mrs Rushworth, July 2020

Lovely cottage.. Only booked two nights here for the weekend. Great location - a short walk to Staithes harbour. Appreciated the welcome treats and was sorry we did not get a chance to thank the owners for these. Can definitely recommend.

Mr Robertson, July 2020

This cottage was absolutely spotless and equipped with everything we could have needed, I would highly recommend it to anyone.. The owners were incredibly friendly and helpful and were on site to help, but did not encroach on our break at all- the perfect hosts. They even left some welcome treats appropriate to the covid situation. The area in which the cottage lies is amazing, just a short walk into Staithes, but the actual hamlet is lovely and peaceful- a lovely place to sit and have a quiet drink after a day of exploring this beautiful area.

Mr Stuttard, July 2020

February 2020

Lovely cottage in a peaceful area.. Very welcoming family - the tour of the farm to see the new baby animals was an unexpected surprise. Can't wait to visit again.

Mrs Leasley, February 2020

December 2019

Perfect cottage with everything you need,warm and welcoming owners elaine and gerrad live next door and nothing is too much trouble, local pub is very hard to walk past and even harder to leave.. ....all in all home from home ,will return without hesitation

Mr Hayes, December 2019

November 2019

Lovely place, very clean and friendly helpful owners

Neil W

October 2019

Stayed a week in this very quiet cottage with all we needed, no mobile phone signal, WIFI, local pub, clean, tidy, well equipped very cosy. Would recommend to anyone looking to get away from the day to day pace of life.

Mr Billinge, November 2019

This cottage was the best cottage we have stayed in.. It was well equipped with everything we needed and more. The hosts,Gerrard and Elaine, were very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. There were biscuits, chocolate, tea coffee, sugar and milk waiting for us on our arrival. I can't praise them and their cottage enough. Would definitely stop there again and will be recommending them to our family and friends.

Mrs Piggott, August 2019

July 2019

We had a lovely time at the Post Box cottage, it was in a great setting and the owners were very friendly and welcoming.. We were also left a small welcome pack with chocolate, biscuits and milk. Lovely walks near by and a 10 minute walk to Staithes.

Mrs Bettles, July 2019

June 2019

Great place to stay.. Loved the location - the local pub well wort a visit

Mr Hirst, June 2019

Lovely situated property approached down a steep hill - village is in a valley.. Your mobile phone will not work here - only if you go to a higher place. As the property is a converted farm barn there is no garden to sit out in but at the front of the property there is small stone patio supplied with a table, bench and chairs which overlooks the road into the village and properties opposite which are pleasant. The facilities in the cottage were excellent, very modern and clean. The owners were very helpful living next door nothing was too much trouble for them. Would recommend if you are aware that there is no garden.

Mrs Bumphrey

April 2019

Fantastic cottage and location, had every thing we needed and it was lovely being there at lambing time.. Gerard the farmer was happy to chat about the farm and the local area. I believe the info said limited Wi-Fi but this was fine just no mobile reception as it's in a dip.

Sandra5824

We stayed in Post Box cottage which was ideal as it had 3 bedrooms ( 1 double and 2 single) for a very reasonable price. It was clean and well equipped and an ideal spot for walking the Cleveland Way. We were there at lambing time and Gerard was always happy to discuss the farm and local area even though there was lots going on with lambs being born every day. This is a very hilly area and you can't walk more than 1/4 mile without a slope - we live in Suffolk so are not used to so many hills. Wifi was good but no reception for text messages.

Mr Stokes

March 2019

We had a great week at Post Box Cottage, very relaxed, great location.. As always when we stay in Yorkshire everyone very friendly and helpful.

Mr Smith

October 2018

The cottage owners gave me a very warm welcome..

Ms Hewitt

Lovely cottage, very well located and well kitted out without being cluttered.. The welcome pack of chocolate, biscuits and milk was much appreciated. The owners were available if needed and very helpful, but not obtrusive. There is an excellent pub 5 minutes walk away. We would definitely stay again if we are in the area.

lillymae

September 2018

We stayed here with our 2 grandchildren in July & it was a wonderful experiance.Gerard, Elaine & Tom were such lovely hosts & the kids loved their tour of the farm with Gerard as did we. The cottage is excellent, spotlessly clean & location is lovely. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to family & friends & we intend to return ourselves.

The Post Box Cottage was excellent we were made to feel really welcome.. A real cosy get away we everything you need to make you feel at home.

Mr Lonsdale

August 2018

The cottage is a wonderful base for exploring the surrounding coastline and has a great country pub just up the road.. It is kept immaculately clean with parking just outside the front door

Mr Rodgers

A lovely cottage in a quiet area, but only a ten minute walk into Staithes.. Cant fault anything about the property, and would be happy to return again in the future.

Mrs Breen

July 2018

Post Box Cottage is a comfortable cottage, very clean and perfect for our needs with two small children.. It is located in an excellent spot for exploring the area, and there is also a lovely pub less than five minutes walk away. We had an amazing time and would like to return in the future. Thank you to Gerard, Elaine and Tom for being such lovely hosts.

Ms Brown

June 2018

Lovely cottage.. Very clean, well stocked. Beautiful surroundings. Great holiday. Thank you .

Mrs Quinn

April 2018

No everything with our recent cottage was fine

Mr Beaumont

November 2017

The cottage was first class the owners are very friendly and make you feel as if you are one of the family.. The location is excellent for walking and there is a first class pub close by we would defiantly re-book.

Mrs King

September 2017

Gerard and Elaine were the most welcoming hosts friendly and helpful.. The cottage was spotless and had every possible thing you could need lovely aspect and within reach of many places wonderful holiday and will definitely go back

Mrs Hughes

July 2017

The cottage was lovely and in a great position to visit the many gems of North Yorkshire.. Elaine, Gerard and Tom were very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this cottage to friends and family should they wish to visit this part of the country.

Ms Dibb

March 2017

Ideal location for walkers but steep hill to negotiate out of valley for those with limited mobility.. Perfect rural position with very friendly and helpful cottage owners.

Ms Dibb, March 2017

October 2016

A lovely cottage in a quiet location.. Great to be able to walk to the coast.Hosts,Elaine and Gerrard welcoming and friendly.

Mrs Billingsley, October 2016

The cottage was warm and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen.. The owners are friendly and recommended places to visit and eat and drink. They also provided biscuits, chocolate and milk on arrival which was a really nice touch.

Mr Sparrow, October 2016

September 2016

A wonderful, well equipped, comfortable cottage, really well located for exploring the area.. Friendly and helpful owners.

Miss Dunn

July 2016

The owners are so welcoming and friendly. As our first holiday as a family I was worried about my toddler settling in but she loved the cottage. The cottage was so clean! My daughter cried when we left she loved it so much. We will be returning! We would really recommend it to all.

Mrs Vidal, September 2016

The owners are so welcoming and friendly.. As our first holiday as a family I was worried about my toddler settling in but she loved the cottage. The cottage was so clean! My daughter cried when we left she loved it so much. We will be returning! We would really recommend it to all.

Mr Dobson

June 2016

A very good cottage away from main roads but ideally placed for easy access to coastal towns and moors. The owners were very good and there was an excellent pub one minute walk away. Will use this property again in the future.

Miss Dunn, July 2016

A very good cottage away from main roads but ideally placed for easy access to coastal towns and moors.. The owners were very good and there was an excellent pub one minute walk away. Will use this property again in the future.

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Post Box Cottage in Staithes, North Yorkshire