Self-Catering at Fauna's Corner | Holiday Cottages in Whitby

Holiday home
Fauna's Corner is an end-terrace cottage boasting an enviable position, set just behind the famous Esk Valley Viaduct, near the bustling town of Whitby. It boasts two bedrooms; a double and a twin, sleeping four people altogether. The interior also offers a bathroom, kitchen and living/dining room with electric fire. To the outside is off-road parking for three cars and a shared garden to the rear with patio and picnic bench, backing onto a shared children's playground with views of the viaduct. Fauna's Corner offers a refreshing break in a lovely part of England.Note: The swimming pool will be closed from 5th November 2022 and re open 1st April 2023

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Living/dining room with electric fire.

Area
The ancient fishing port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, with its superb coastline and close proximity to the spectacular North York Moors. Whitby is a charming and atmospheric town of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a picturesque harbour, safe sandy beaches and of course the abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.

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 heating. Oven, hob, fridge TV [accessed via fire stick or apps], Wifi, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. private parking for one car. off road parking for first come first serve basis. Shared garden at rear with picnic bench, BBQ area and shared kid's playground. On-site shared indoor heated swimming pool. One well behaved pet allowed. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 1.2 miles. Note: The shared indoor swimming pool is closed for cleaning for a few hours on a Saturday and is closed from the end of October 2024 until February 2025. Please Note: The Swimming pool has a cost of £20 for the week and £10 for a short break for the household, this is paid on site in the office. Note: There is a height restriction in the bath tub in the bathroom. Note: steep hill on complex. Note: Due to proximity of water, children need to be accompanied by adults.

Mr Oldfield

April 2019

I so wanted to write a fantastic review as upon arrival we were delighted with the cottage.. The area is outstanding, the cottage is in a lovely position and initially we really found the cottage comfortable, bright and welcoming. There were 4 adults and one baby and there was space and comfort for all . However as the first day unfolded we found we had to wash the kitchen equipment, the light switches were sticky with dirt , the bathroom sink was cracked , you could not shower properly as the ceiling sloped down , there were not enough glasses for water or cider etc , the grill tray for the grill pan did not fit , really annoying. We had paid £900 for our 3 nights , I understand we payed more than usual as it was a special event weekend in Whitby, however I would have thought this afforded us the luxury of more than one toilet roll for 4 people !! The surprising thing was the owners very generously left us a superb bottle of gin , tonic waters and chocolates, but I wish they’d have spent the money on toiletries and glasses . I’m sorry to write this as we had a fabulous time and if these issues were addressed we would go back again .

Mrs Herbert

March 2019

We had a great time at Fauna’s Corner, it is situated in Captains Cooks Haven, which is quiet and peaceful and within easy walking distance to the centre of Whitby.. Our first impressions were of a well presented cottage, the kitchen is small but has all the appliances that you need, the fridge is old and rusty at the bottom of the door and needed defrosting. There were most things that we needed to cook a meal but we had to go buy a coffee maker as there wasn’t one provided also there wasn’t a colander for draining vegetables, pasta etc. The lounge and bedrooms were comfortable and well presented although surfaces were dusty. The bathroom was the room that let the whole place down, the hand basin is cracked and is set really low down. The shower is over the bath, but is very low as the roof slopes over the bath, I could only just stand up in the bath with my head touching the ceiling, at its highest setting the water from the shower head reached the middle of my shoulder blades, in order to get washed successfully the shower head has to be removed from the holder and hand held, washing my hair was a nightmare. I am 5’ 7” but my husband is 6’ 2” so he had more problems when showering, in fact he called it his daily limbo dance! We could have had a bath but that is very small too. The owners have tried very hard to make the cottage stylish and comfortable but for me I think fewer pictures and trimmings with the money spent on updating the bathroom would improve things greatly.

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Fauna's Corner in Whitby, North Yorkshire