Self-Catering at Cairns Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Whitby

Holiday home
Cairns Cottage is a delightful semi-detached cottage located alongside the harbour in the town of Whitby, North Yorkshire Moors and coast. With two bedrooms, including one king-size double and one twin with an additional pull-out stacker bed, this cottage can sleep five people. The rest of the cottage includes a bathroom, a cloakroom, a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside there is roadside parking availableon a first come, first served basis, and an enclosed courtyard garden. Cairns Cottage is ideally-situated to enjoy all of the delights of this fantastic seaside town, and the surrounding beauty of the North York Moors National Park.

Accomodation Details
Over four floors. Two bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double, 1 x third floor twin with extra pull-out bed. Third floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor kitchen with dining area. First floor sitting room. First floor snug.

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. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and booster seat. Roadside parking on first come, first served basis. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Beach 5 mins walk. Note: This property is accessed by several steps down, or 40 steps up. Please note the changeover day for short breaks is a Friday or a Monday

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March 2024

Really nice cottage. Fantastic views from bedroom very clean. Steps were sometimes a challenge but felt less guilty enjoying some lovely food in the town

amandawM1202OB

June 2021

Just back from cairns cottage after a week there with 2 friends and the wife , we love the cottage it’s on 4 floors so need to be quite fit for going up and down to certain rooms, there’s a fully equipped kitchen , lovely snug room , shower room and separate bathroom 2 bedrooms with amazing views took our breath away , the top bedroom could do with a bit more storage but apart from that it’s lovely , only down side is the steps to the cottage if you have issues with joints ect it’s not advised but we are all fit and well so wasn’t a problem for us , parkings first come first served so we struggled to start with but manage to park at the top end of the cottage so not too far to carry the luggage down , all in all a beautiful cottage situated in a great spot for access to everything the local pub called the tavern is recommended lovely pub and atmosphere the land lady and staff are very welcoming I’ve added pictures of the steps

Mrs Mutton

September 2020

Whitby is a lovely place and well worth visiting.. The fish restaurants are plentiful and spoilt for choice. The coastal walk to Robin Hoods Bay was challenging but enjoyable. The accommodation was great but not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The only thing lacking was somewhere to sit outside with a drunj.

Mrs Williams

The cottage was lovely, really cozy, comfortable and beautifully clean; it was slightly quirky but that only added to its charm.. We received an information pack by email from Mrs Cairns prior to arrival and that told us everything we needed to know. The views from the upper floor windows were absolutely amazing, it was lovely watching the boats coming and going from the harbour and the steam trains arriving and departing from Whitby station.

Mrs Williams, September 2020

December 2019

Lovely scenic view from top 3 floors overlooking the harbour & Whitby fishing village.. Everything we wanted is within walking distance of cottage. Friendly & cosy pubs & cafes, Sherlocks cafe a must for lovers of cream teas. Just a couple of negatives, built-in DVD player didn't work and the previously reported 2 spot lights in the top floor bathroom hadn't been fixed, sorry to moan but without these 2 little gripes, Cairns Cottage would have been given a 10 but alas 8 out of 10 is still good. Will definitely recommend Cairns Cottage & we hope to revisit again soon.

Mr Wood, December 2019

October 2019

Lovely views and quirky cottage with lots of space.. Everything we needed was there and more in the cottage. Would definitely stay again and recommend.

Ms Pullar, October 2019

August 2019

Lovely few days in Whitby.. Owner really helpful when we realised my daughter had left teddy behind in the cottage, arranged for teddy to be posted back to us asap.

Ms Wardle, August 2019

June 2019

The location of this beautiful property was just perfect easily accessible to the beauty that is Whitby.. Those steps up the side of the house after a full day walking on the beach are a challenge my legs definitely feel it today now we are home! But doesn't take anything away from the property itself. Its fantastic would recommend to anyone. Lovely welcome bread and milk and biscuits too lovely touch! Thankyou !

Mr Kirkland

May 2019

Great location but away from the busy town so lovely and quiet

Miss Hall, June 2019

Good location nice quirky cottage we all enjoyed kids loved it

Mrs Mark

April 2019

Cairns Cottage is a wonderful cottage which is perfect for families that want to be close to the action yet in a quiet secluded spot! We loved how close we were to the centre of Whitby and also the abbey being so close (and not having to go up the 199 steps! ;-) ). We also loved that on a lazy sunny morning we could sit in our king size bed and watch the steam train from the other side of the harbour. Having two teenagers meant that we could nip out in the evening to a local pub (less than 5 mins walks!) and leave the lads back at the cottage safely. Lovely holiday, lovely cottage, lovely location, would definately recommend!

Ms Jobes

November 2018

We had a fabulous time! Cairns Cottage is warm and comforting after a chilly day at the beach. The welcome pack is such a lovely touch and really made us feel welcome! It’s in a great location, close to the centre of Whitby! We will definitely return! Thank you.

Mr Morelli

September 2018

A supeeb property very clean and comfortable the food pack was very welcoming and a nice touch

Mrs Nicholson

August 2018

House was even more beautiful than we expected! Location was perfect.

Mr Genery

April 2018

Situated in a quiet location but close enough to all top places to visit in Whitby

Mr Brown

February 2018

Highly recommended.. Super cottage, very comfortable and welcoming with stunning harbour views.

Mr Hodgson

June 2017

Great location , welcome pack was greatly appreciated , .... Great location , welcome pack was greatly appreciated , Although there are 69 steps up to the cottage (keeps you fit ) we will be back , Try The Endeavour for nice selection of beer and gin

Guest

December 2016

What a wonderful cottage and a great location.. some really nice touches left by the owner. would defiantly stay here again.

Trip342116

I booked here for 3adults 2kids but didn't turn out that way four of us came good for fishing off Whitby east pier and west isn't to bad had a few nights in local bars the plough inn taddys £2.20 a pint best price we found the accommodation looked basic outside but when you went in it was a smart nice place with everything and more to make your stay enjoyable only downside really was having to leave I'd move there tomorrow if I could rent it as a home it is a great place good views and well worth the money paid

Ms Pritchard

April 2016

We had a lovely holiday at Cairns Cottage. The cottage is lovely and warm, well equipped and the views are amazing. We would highly recommend staying here in Whitby.

Mr & Mrs Nealon, September 2016

We had a lovely holiday at Cairns Cottage.. The cottage is lovely and warm, well equipped and the views are amazing. We would highly recommend staying here in Whitby.

Mrs Whiting

February 2016

Well situated property with beautiful views over Whitby harbour. Lovely, cosy and warm cottage.

Pritchard, April 2016

Well situated property with beautiful views over Whitby harbour.. Lovely, cosy and warm cottage.

Miss Page

October 2015

We enjoyed every second of the holiday. The views from the cottage are stunning, both day and night. We cannot wait to return in 2016!

Mrs Whiting, February 2016

September 2015

We enjoyed every second of the holiday.. The views from the cottage are stunning, both day and night. We cannot wait to return in 2016!

Mr Glover

May 2015

Tucked away but central for town makes Cairns Cottage both peaceful and perfectly positioned, once you find your way down from the cottage avoiding the steps it's great! It has everything you could need for a cosy and enjoyable stay and is spotlessly clean. The views are great as are the chip shops and pubs with lots of them being dog friendly and very welcoming. We had a lovely time at this cottage and it's a credit to the owners, and considering we have had many cottage holidays is praise indeed, thanks again.

Miss Broom

January 2015

Having never been to Whitby before this was a lovely cottage to explore and discover the town from. Lovely and clean with a very welcoming feel to it. Perfectly situated for both the old and new town, never more than a short walk away from all there is to discover, we will definitely be back.

Mr Glover, April 2015

December 2014

Having never been to Whitby before this was a lovely cottage to explore and discover the town from.. Lovely and clean with a very welcoming feel to it. Perfectly situated for both the old and new town, never more than a short walk away from all there is to discover, we will definitely be back.

Mr Stankiewicz

July 2014

Location very good. Everything very clean and tidy and well decorated.

Miss Broom, December 2014

Location very good.. Everything very clean and tidy and well decorated.

Young

June 2014

The Cottage was situated centrally within Whitby, it was very very clean and so nice of the owners to leave little tidbits. My parents who are 85 and 86 and I totally loved the Cottage. There was a chip shop and middle earth pub near the bottom of the stairs which were both very nice. The Cottage was so comfortable we all stopped in a couple of nights and watched TV. All in all the owners should be very proud of the Cottage, well done!

Mr Stankiewicz, July 2014

The Cottage was situated centrally within Whitby, it was very very clean and so nice of the owners to leave little tidbits.. My parents who are 85 and 86 and I totally loved the Cottage. There was a chip shop and middle earth pub near the bottom of the stairs which were both very nice. The Cottage was so comfortable we all stopped in a couple of nights and watched TV. All in all the owners should be very proud of the Cottage, well done!

Mrs Harper-elberts

May 2014

Lovely view over harbour.

Mrs Hodgson

April 2014

We had a lovely week in Whitby. The people were very friendly and helpful. A very busy enjoyable week.

Young, June 2014rt

Lovely view over harbour..

Mrs Harper-elberts, April 2014

We had a lovely week in Whitby.. The people were very friendly and helpful. A very busy enjoyable week.

Mr Blezard

March 2014

Quirky cottage and location; Whitby.

Laura H

February 2014

We have just returned from a wonderful four days in Whitby. We stayed at Cairns cottage which is by far the best accommodation we have stayed in, in Whitby and we have been quite a few times. The accommodation is dog friendly and was really enjoyed by our sprussel (springer cross jack Russell) Bosun. The accommodation is over four floors and is accessed via some steep steps, so you need to be relatively fit to stay here (the owners make this clear on the website). The cottage has been newly refurbished and is warm and well insulated. It has been stylishly and sympathetically done. The owners seem to have thought of everything, it is very well appointed. We had a lovely (and unexpected!) welcome pack of milk, bread, bacon, crumpets and chocolate croissants, left for us in the kitchen. There are two bedrooms one double (king size bed v comfortable) and another twin (two single beds and a further pull out bed). One bathroom with shower and one shower room. We stayed with friends (another couple and teenage daughter) and they were very impressed with our choice. The kitchen has all the equipment you could need including washing machine and dish washer. Very handy for a longer stay. The guest book was full of praise for the cottage and I was in two minds whether or not to leave this review as it may get so popular it won't be available again! Sykes Cottages made booking very easy also, no problems there..... Whitby is also lovely and very chilled with lots of dog friendly places to eat and drink. We can thoroughly recommend a stay here.

LauraHolden

We have just returned from a wonderful four days in Whitby. We stayed at Cairns cottage which is by far the best accommodation we have stayed in, in Whitby and we have been quite a few times. The accommodation is dog friendly and was really enjoyed by our sprussel (springer cross jack Russell) Bosun. The accommodation is over four floors and is accessed via some steep steps, so you need to be relatively fit to stay here (the owners make this clear on the website). The cottage has been newly refurbished and is warm and well insulated. It has been stylishly and sympathetically done. The owners seem to have thought of everything, it is very well appointed. We had a lovely (and unexpected!) welcome pack of milk, bread, bacon, crumpets and chocolate croissants, left for us in the kitchen. There are two bedrooms one double (king size bed v comfortable) and another twin (two single beds and a further pull out bed). One bathroom with shower and one shower room. We stayed with friends (another couple and teenage daughter) and they were very impressed with our choice. The kitchen has all the equipment you could need including washing machine and dish washer. Very handy for a longer stay. The guest book was full of praise for the cottage and I was in two minds whether or not to leave this review as it may get so popular it won't be available again! Sykes Cottages made booking very easy also, no problems there... Whitby is also lovely and very chilled with lots of dog friendly places to eat and drink. We can thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Mr Makin

The cottage is excellent in every way, everything is provided for the average family. The décor is very stylish and the layout of every room is first class. It was comfortable and warm. The views over the harbour are fantastic, each level has an even better view. We love Whitby, we have been several times before, but never self-catering, and this was by far the most comfortable stay.

Mrs Hodgson, April 2014

Quirky cottage and location; Whitby..

Mr Blezard, February 2014

The cottage is excellent in every way, everything is provided for the average family.. The décor is very stylish and the layout of every room is first class. It was comfortable and warm. The views over the harbour are fantastic, each level has an even better view. We love Whitby, we have been several times before, but never self-catering, and this was by far the most comfortable stay.

Ms Van Tinteren

December 2013

Beautiful cottage with lovely views. We loved the location, and went on some great walks round town and on the beach. It was quiet and peaceful and warm; just what you want for a Christmas getaway. We had a good time and cooked a Christmas dinner in the well appointed kitchen.

Mrs Gratton

The cottage was lovely, very clean and fixtures and fittings of a high standard. The heating was excellent and the shower was great.

Everything about the cottage was well done and well thought out. Very clean felt like a boutique hotel.

Beautiful cottage with lovely views.. We loved the location, and went on some great walks round town and on the beach. It was quiet and peaceful and warm; just what you want for a Christmas getaway. We had a good time and cooked a Christmas dinner in the well appointed kitchen.

Miss Van Tinteren, December 2013

November 2013

The cottage was lovely, very clean and fixtures and fittings of a high standard.. The heating was excellent and the shower was great.

Mrs Callaghan

October 2013

Lovely views from the cottage over the harbour, very close to town and easy to walk from. A warm and comfortable cottage, the owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into it.

Mr Farley

Whitby is a lovely peaceful place to spend a relaxing week away. The cottage was well placed to make the most of both the town and the surrounding areas. Free parking on the roads round the cottage was always available.

Mrs Gratton, November 2013

Lovely views from the cottage over the harbour, very close to town and easy to walk from.. A warm and comfortable cottage, the owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into it.

Mrs Holmes

September 2013

The cottage was absolutely fabulous. It felt like it had been decorated and furnished by a professional interior designer. Very impressive.

Terry M

we arrived here on a sunday. Booked it for a week fri-fri however had commitments on the Saturday. Arrived and was delighted when we found the cottage with 2 chips shops and 3 pubs really close by. The cottage is 4 floors top floor twin room with bath. 3rd floor double room with shower. 2nd floor living room complete with wine bar. and ground floor kitchen. All decorated to a very good standard we really enjoyed the cottage and would visit again.

Mrs Callaghan, October 2013

Whitby is a lovely peaceful place to spend a relaxing week away.. The cottage was well placed to make the most of both the town and the surrounding areas. Free parking on the roads round the cottage was always available.

Mr Farley, September 2013

August 2013

The cottage was absolutely fabulous.. It felt like it had been decorated and furnished by a professional interior designer. Very impressive.

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Cairns Cottage in Whitby, North Yorkshire