Self-Catering at Airy Hill Old Farmhouse | Holiday Cottages in Whitby

Holiday home
Airy Hill Old Farmhouse is a wonderful, semi-detached, former red-brick farmhouse situated a short walk from the centre of the ever popular coastal town of Whitby. The cottage can sleep eight people in three double rooms, two with en-suite facilities, a twin room, and a family bathroom. There is a spacious kitchen with a dining area and a woodburning stove, and a sitting room with a further woodburning stove and patio doors leading outside. Outside, there is an enclosed, lawned garden with furniture and off road parking for two cars. Airy Hill Old Farmhouse is a great base for friends and families exploring the North Yorkshire coastline, all year round. Minimum 3 night stay. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Additional dogs charged at £20 per pet, pet week.

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms: 1x King-Size (with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x double (1x with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and woodburning stove. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Area
Whitby in North Yorkshire remains one of the regions most popular tourist hotspots, and with good reason. The town is at the mouth of the River Esk, and this old fishing port retains mush character in its winding streets and hidden alleys. There is a picturesque harbour, sandy beach and the famous Whitby Abbey. Close to other seaside destinations such as Scarborough, Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby is also ideally placed for heading inland and exploring the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors National Park.

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
Gas central heating with woodburning stoves. Double electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Flat Screen LED TV in kitchen,WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Designated off road parking for 4 cars. Enclosed lawned garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles. Note: Cottage next to a secondary school and caravan park, some traffic noise can be heard at around 8.45am and 3.40pm during the week. Note: *Electric Vehicle Charging:we do not have Electric Vehicle Charging points, the use of Domestic Chargers ('granny chargers' or 'trickle chargers') or any kind of extension lead is expressly forbidden at our properties. Nearest EV charging point is located at Tesco Superstore, York Street. This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

Mr Maughan

September 2020

Although the location of the house is good, we were disappointed that the interior was not as stated in the description.. The beds are not double, they are 3/4 size and only 2 of the bedrooms had wardrobes, with only 3 coat hangers between them. The bedding and bed linen is basic and the curtains in all rooms are thin and flimsy, some were hanging off the curtain poles. The twin room is very cold especially at night because the radiator in there did not work. The WiFi connection is very poor. The living room is very basic and had a smell of dogs, especially if the doors are shut. We are a family of 6 adults and we stayed for 4 nights yet each bathroom had only one toilet roll ! Overall, We did enjoy our break, however this property needs a lot of TLC in order for it to match the description given.

Mr Maughan, September 2020

I noticed in a previous comment about this property, the lack of serving spoons, which became apparent when I tried to serve a cottage pie which I’d maybe for the first evening.. Apparently the owner doesn’t take any notice of the comments as a large serving spoon is hardly expensive and would make life easier. You should know that the directions to the property are now wrong as Caedmon school has just been re named as Whitby Sixth Form College! We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and it is an easy 10 minute walk into Whitby but the walk back is very steep! The photograph of the cottage must be very old as there are borders in the garden now with mature shrubs which do make it dark and also make the lounge dark too.

Mrs Darton, September 2020

August 2020

This cottage is in a brilliant location for walking into Whitby and to other villages round about plus 2 parks.. We had been advised that some things had been removed from the cottage due to COVID-19 restrictions and took what we would need with us. We had everything we needed in the kitchen except a bottle opener. Supermarket nearby. On arrival we had no internet access, we reported this and got a very quick response, however it remained poor and was often not available. We were a group of 4 adults, 6 year old and toddler and would use this property again.

Mr Beadle, August 2020

Lovely house in a Perfect location for Peace and quiet however only a shot walk into Whitby town centre.. Excellent base for walking and cycling as cinder Path is next to the house. Very safe for children and there is a great park just over the road. Perfect family getaway.

Mrs Gray, August 2020

July 2020

No spare bin bags carpet ripped no facility for drying cloths i e tumble dryer .... No spare bin bags carpet ripped no facility for drying cloths i e tumble dryer or washing line bed linen not up to standard i e very thin and small duvet also no laundry bags to put bedding in as requested had better for less

Mr Pollitt, July 2020

This is the second time we have visited this property and it was like coming home.. The property was clean and well equipped even with the coronavirus restrictions We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay which is large enough to accommodate our family with two children and a dog to keep safe and entertain

Mrs Owen, July 2020

January 2020

The house was convenient and pleasant.. We paid a lot for three nights and we think the leave time of ten was too early. We had to get up sooner and clear up and then have a long journey. We think eleven would be a kinder hour to leave by.

Mrs Martin, January 2020

December 2019

A fantastic holiday home.. Lovely and clean. Would definitely book again.

Mrs Whitaker, December 2019

Excellent cottage perfect place if you have a dog.. Walk into town about 10 min but it’s a nice walk would highly recommend this cottage to anyone

Mr Grainger, December 2019

November 2019

Great location plenty room for 3 couples lovely spacious kitchen and cosy lounge .... Great location plenty room for 3 couples lovely spacious kitchen and cosy lounge nice walk into town only takes 10 mins def be going again next year

Mrs Loader, November 2019

October 2019

This is the 3rd time we have stayed in one of the cottages on this site (my daughter booked the other two), we really like both the FarmHouse and the Old Barn.. Sadly we won't be coming back next year as both properties are already booked for the week we want.

Mrs Hey, October 2019

September 2019

The location of the farmhouse is absolutely brilliant, just a few minutes walk into the harbour.. Along side the farmhouse is the cinder path which is such a fabulous convenient walk for the dogs. The farmhouse itself is huge, and the bedrooms are all of a good size, 2 en-suite and a family bathroom to serve the others. The garden to the farmhouse is a little tired, the patio needs a very good sweep to stop dirty paws and the leaves need a good rake and the fence needs a bit of renovation. The kitchen is a great size, a big table and all the required white goods and bits and bobs, warm and welcoming. The house itself needs a bit of tlc, a freshen up here and there with carpet and paint. That said overall it does not deter from a warm and welcoming stay. We loved it, and would recommend this property to others without hesitation. Thank you

Mrs Page, September 2019

July 2019

We had an excellent week there the cottage was very clean and tidy it was very .... We had an excellent week there the cottage was very clean and tidy it was very comfortable and plenty of room this is the second time we have been to this cottage and we will definitely be going there again every time we have been there we have had an excellent time and we would like to thank you for making our holiday enjoyable Thank you Mrs J Hardy

Mrs Hardy, July 2019

June 2019

We had a wonderful stay at the Airy Hill farmhouse.. Plenty of room for us and we’ll equipped, great location and everything we wished for. Definitely stay there again!

Miss Booth

May 2019

Had a great time and will return.. Great location. Easily catered for a party of 7 adults. A few things could be improved though so am giving some constructive feedback: Grass needed cutting and we could not see where the dogs had been. Dishwasher in the kitchen does not work so needs moving or at least cleaning - other dishwasher is fine. Double beds would be more comfortable if they were king size TV could be better- maybe free view with catch up TV? A new cooker would be good as the one in the kitchen is dated and takes ages to heat up. Will still return in the future as this is a very cosy and comfortable cottage. Sue

Mrs Wood

April 2019

Yes did you find a black fit bit watch charger in the 2nd bedroom with en suite it could have fallen on the floor I slept on the side by the window and plugged it in there by the bedside cabinet otherwise fantastic holiday would go back there again.. Could do with small TV in the en suite bedrooms.

Jan F

December 2018

Three generations stayed in this property over Christmas. On arrival we noticed all the decorations - 2 trees- with lights. There was plenty of room to store food and a there was a welcome tray of mince pies and a treat for the dog. The bedrooms were adequate and the whole property was clean and warm. We used cars to travel into Whitby because of the ages in the party and parking charges are removed during winter.

Mrs Booth

November 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Airy Hill old farmhouse.. The farmhouse was warm and cosy, with a wood burning stove in the lounge and one in the kitchen. There were fresh flowers on the kitchen table and a pint of fresh milk in the fridge and Bonios for the dogs when we arrived, which was a nice touch. Whitby is the perfect base for exploring The North Yorkshire Coast and Moors. We would love to go back to go back and stay at Airy Hill Old Farmhouse again one day.

Mr Foster

September 2018

No CD player No Working DVD player Lack of kitchen equipment (wooden spoon, measuring jug, scales) Great location, lovely layout, modern bathrooms..

Mrs Smith

August 2018

We had a wonderful week with all the family.. There were 6 adults, 2 children and 2 babies. The cottage was large enough to accommodate us all. The kitchen was a real hub for the family, large enough to seat us all comfortably for meals. The bedrooms are a good size and great to have 2 on suite. Essential for grandad and grandma! We could walk into Whitby and the walks behind the cottage were safe and enjoyable for the children. We would definitely book the cottage again.

Mrs Robinson

June 2018

No wardrobes in main bedrooms just coathangers and coat stand we dont class as sufficient for what we paid.. Saying that we had a nice stay the cottage was very clean however we didnt expect it to be in school grounds. This was advertised as Note: Cottage next to a secondary school and caravan park, some traffic noise can be heard at around 8.45am and 3.40pm during the week.... this did not state it was in school grounds

Mr Morgan

May 2018

Cottage is a little tired looking .... Cottage is a little tired looking Front door is very scruffy so doesn’t give it the greatest initial impression Some facilities not working but other than that it was comfortable enough

April 2018

The cottage was amazing.. Very clean and lots of room. The location was perfect. No need to drive anywhere as it was just a short walk to Whitby. You could see the Abbey from the bedroom windows which was lovely. Ideal for a dog as the garden was enclosed and a nice size. Lots of walks you can go on just on the doorstep. Will definitely be coming back again.

Mrs Evans

March 2018

Fantastic farmhouse, lovely area.. Would go back to airy hill. Only down thing, is lacking extra saucepans and cutlery for 8 people.

Mrs Dyer

We rented this house for 6 adults, 2 dogs.. It was large enough to be comfortable and spacious. Plenty of nooks and crannies for storage. Ideally situated for walking into Whitby and other areas from the cottage.

December 2017

Great location- very cosy- will definitely come back

Ms Henderson

November 2017

Airey hill was perfect for a group of 8 adults.. It was clean and comfortable and provided èverything we needed. The only issue was due to it being an old property the stairs are steep and one of our party needed help with the stairs. It didnt spoil our stay just need to make people aware if they have mobility problems. We would have no problem staying here again. The area around the house is quiet even when school pick up/drop off we didnt notice it. Lots of lovely walks and easy access into town for the more able. Short drive for others. Overall a lovely house and relaxing stay.

Mr Chaplain

May 2017

The cottage was perfect, great accommodation for 6 adults and 2 toddlers.. An easy 15 minute walk to the centre of Whitby and handy for other locations too. Very quiet (school holidays). Being dog friendly was a bonus. We hope to return.

DerbyshireChez

April 2017

Stayed in the farmhouse with family of three other couples and two infants plus two dogs . The house was excellent in every way , downstairs kitchen and lounge very large so ideal for all ten of us , and all bedrooms a good size . The property was very clean and well stocked with crockery etc . Had really good weather during our stay so made use of the garden to chill in an evening , safe for grandchildren . The walk into Whitby took ten to fifteen minutes dependent on how fast you walk . Was an ideal base for our day trips out to other pretty villages . Would return again with no hesitation .

Mr Chaplain, May 2017

Location is brilliant and the cottage was huge

Ms Brown, March 2017

February 2017

Perfect holiday with Sykes!

Mrs Grime, February 2017

January 2017

This was a amzing farm house, spotlessly clean & well stocked with crockery.. We will definately be back & have allready recomended it to our friends & family.

Bilncrs

We are a large family who travel the country following our football team. This weekend it was Middlesbrough, but we decided it would be nice to stay in Whitby. The property is within walking distance of the town centre, but a cab is less than £5. Our stay was only two nights, but everyone found the house to be perfect (I won't go into detail, as others already have). It was freezing outside, but the whole house was lovely & warm, the wood burners made for a warm wintery feel. Whether you sit in the large lounge or kitchen diner, the place accommodates everyone. A special mention on how clean the house was too.

Mrs Pollock

August 2016

We had a fabulous holiday and didn't want to come home. We would definitely stay here again and I have already recommended it to several friends and family members. It is in a great location and the house I think is perfect for family trips. Loved it!

Mrs Schofield

The property was excellent; large and roomy for our party and very clean. It was lovely to come home to after a long day.

Mr Leake, September 2016

The farmhouse suited two families as the bedrooms were large and overall there were 3 bathrooms! We felt the garden was a little small for the children, but there is a large field to the rear. We had an excellent time! Thanks.

Mrs Field

July 2016

This is an excellent holiday home. It is spacious, clean and modern. The kitchen was fantastic and has a great table to fit everyone around. It is in a great location. We had a brilliant week and are hoping to return.

Mrs Hall

Airy Hill Old Farmhouse is a lovely house, well equipped with everything you need Though the location seems odd being next to a college it was not a problem at all Nice walk into the harbour. Had a good stay would definitely recommend

Mrs Bayley, August 2016

This is an excellent holiday home.. It is spacious, clean and modern. The kitchen was fantastic and has a great table to fit everyone around. It is in a great location. We had a brilliant week and are hoping to return.

Mrs Field, July 2016

Mrs Hall, July 2016

The property was excellent; large and roomy for our party and very clean.. It was lovely to come home to after a long day.

Mrs Schofield, July 2016

We had a fabulous holiday and didn't want to come home.. We would definitely stay here again and I have already recommended it to several friends and family members. It is in a great location and the house I think is perfect for family trips. Loved it!

Mr Graham

April 2016

We had a fantastic long weekend in Whitby, a shame it had to come to an end, the accommodation was fantastic and in a excellent location, very spacious and modern and only a short walk to the town centre. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Whitby. We look forward to staying at Airy Hill Old Farmhouse Again when we come back.

Mrs Daly

A great space for our large family plus dog! I especially liked the 2 en suites and large bathroom. The kitchen was a great focal point for holiday breakfasts and the lounge was very comfortable on an evening. The heating was very good for a large house also, we were never cold. Would definitely come back.

Mrs Pollock, July 2016

We had a fantastic long weekend in Whitby, a shame it had to come to an end, the accommodation was fantastic and in a excellent location, very spacious and modern and only a short walk to the town centre.. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting to visit Whitby. We look forward to staying at Airy Hill Old Farmhouse Again when we come back.

Mrs Clegg

March 2016

A lovely property which was very spacious, comfortable and clean. It was only a short walk to the harbour and there were good places to walk the dog.

Mr Mcluckie

This was a fantastic cottage for a large family group the large kitchen area and lounge were excellent for our group. It was also a nice walk to the centre of town and the area of the cottage was ideal for our two dogs with a dog walking area to rear of cottage

Mrs Daly, April 2016

A lovely property which was very spacious, comfortable and clean.. It was only a short walk to the harbour and there were good places to walk the dog.

Mrs Clegg, March 2016

February 2016

This was a fantastic cottage for a large family group the large kitchen area and lounge were excellent for our group.. It was also a nice walk to the centre of town and the area of the cottage was ideal for our two dogs with a dog walking area to rear of cottage

Mrs Key

January 2016

This is an excellent cottage, in a good location for the centre of Whitby.

Mr Mcluckie, February 2016

This is an excellent cottage, in a good location for the centre of Whitby..

Mrs Key, January 2016

October 2015

Very warm and cosy.. All the rooms were very good, clean and good décor. The bathroom and on suites excellent. Enjoyed by all, another visit on the cards next year.

Mrs Cash

Very warm and cosy. All the rooms were very good, clean and good décor. The bathroom and on suites excellent. Enjoyed by all, another visit on the cards next year.

Mrs Gardiner

September 2015

The cottage had an amazing kitchen which was perfect for socialising the view from the front windows was amazing. The bathrooms, particularly the en-suites were also fab and the bedrooms were all good sizes.

Mrs Cash, October 2015

The cottage had an amazing kitchen which was perfect for socialising & the view from the front windows was amazing.. The bathrooms, particularly the en-suites were also fab and the bedrooms were all good sizes.

Mr Hawes

July 2015

Beautiful and comfortable, light and airy and so quiet. Didn't want to leave - could have easily moved in for good!

Mrs Gardiner, September 2015

Beautiful and comfortable, light and airy and so quiet.. Didn't want to leave - could have easily moved in for good!

Mr Lingard

May 2015

The situation of the property was very convenient for all the activities we wanted to take part in.

Mr Clarke

Loved the place and can't wait to return. Hopefully the same week next year.

NTHP

We had family from all over the world fly in to stay at this place in Whitby for Christmas week. The most perfect family holiday rental ever. Extremely spacious, excellent 4 rooms with 2 ensuites, a great location being only a short walk from the shops and restaurants, and a beautiful kitchen/dining which was perfect for our Christmas Dinner. Our little Scotty dog enjoyed it too. Highly recommended.

Mrs Hawes, July 2015

The situation of the property was very convenient for all the activities we wanted to take part in..

Mr Lingard, May 2015

April 2015

Loved the place and can't wait to return.. Hopefully the same week next year.

Mrs Darby

March 2015

Liked that the garden was safe for the dog and children. There was plenty of places to walk with the dog nearby. The cottage felt very homely even though it was a rental property. It was lovely and warm when we got there.

Mr Clarke, April 2015

Liked that the garden was safe for the dog and children.. There was plenty of places to walk with the dog nearby. The cottage felt very homely even though it was a rental property. It was lovely and warm when we got there.

Mrs Grime

February 2015

Beautiful cottage, we would love to stay again and would recommend to friends and family. Had a lovely sized kitchen and living room.

Mrs Darby, March 2015

Beautiful cottage, we would love to stay again and would recommend to friends and family.. Had a lovely sized kitchen and living room.

panaceaSheffield

Recently stayed at the farmhouse with three other couples celebrating a birthday in Whitby ..the farmhouse is set in a small complex of other similar accommodation the front bedroom has views of the Abbey which on a clear day can be seen spectacularly perched in the distance ..the back of the property overlooks fields ...it has two log burning stoves each with a starter pack you walk through the front door and immediately say WOW this property is large and very comfortable with huge comfy reclining sofas ... and a huge settle although the batteries didn't work in the TV ...the kitchen is fabulous with a,huge farmhouse table which we sat round to have breakfast and for a card game evening...everything is provided in the kitchen even tea towels.... downstairs loo very handy !!! Access for a wheelchair user is great to get to the property and into the kitchen but then there are stirs so maybe a little difficult ... the stairs are a little steep but lead up to 4 bedrooms 3 doubles,and a twin... two of the doubles are sumptuously decorated with amazing luxurious ensuites all towels, loo rolls provided ... but disappointed with the other two bedrooms which were very bland not as much luxury and shared the bathroom the twin bedroom was,also cold !! Suggestions would be to make them look & feel as if they have not been forgotten ..the Bathroom is fabulous with a large bath and shower and also separate hair washing shower very, very handy .... the property was freezing cold and we spent all evening with no heating on even the log burning stoves didn't heat the whole property so we spent all night fully clothed in bed ..it said in the catalogues at the farmhouse we could only contact people in office hours ... we rang.Sykes cottages and a receptionist said there was nothing they could do until the office opened later .. we were furious !!! We eventually waited until 8 am and contacted the owners who were amazing came over straight away sent her son over who put us the heating on and gave us extra quilts,and more logs and fire lighters , how it should have been handled .... Sykes the company just didn't care ... although the Farmhouse is wonderful be aware your next to a school and on the Sunday morning traffic was parking and lots of noise from families on a running track at the back of the house !!! It's off a busy main road and the walk down and up to and from Whitby is not recommend for people with mobility problems parks Tec as the hill is very very steep , but taxi are,around and it cost us £5 for a taxi from the railway station to the farmhouse ...

Mr Sockett

November 2014

We were very impressed with both Airy Hill Old Farmhouse and the location and will be looking to book again in the near future for a longer stay.

Excellent, spacious property in a very convenient location. Good for access to footpaths and walking into Whitby.

Mrs Hateley

Fantastic holiday, everything we needed and more was on offer and it was close to all local attractions. The cottage was beautiful and felt very cosy. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Whitby.

Mrs Grime, February 2015

We were very impressed with both Airy Hill Old Farmhouse and the location and will be looking to book again in the near future for a longer stay..

Mr Sockett, November 2014

Excellent, spacious property in a very convenient location.. Good for access to footpaths and walking into Whitby.

Mrs Smith, November 2014

Fantastic holiday, everything we needed and more was on offer and it was close to all local attractions.. The cottage was beautiful and felt very cosy. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Whitby.

Mr Galloway

October 2014

Excellent accommodation. First class bathroom and showering facilities. Absolutely no complaints

Mrs Hateley, November 2014

Excellent accommodation.. First class bathroom and showering facilities. Absolutely no complaints

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Airy Hill Old Farmhouse in Whitby, North Yorkshire