Self-Catering at Kingfisher | Holiday Cottages in Whitby

Holiday home
Kingfisher is a terraced barn conversion a 1-mile walk from the centre of Whitby. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms which are a ground floor king-size double with an en-suite shower room, a king-size double with an en-suite bathroom and a twin room with an en-suite bathroom. There is also an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburner. Outside there is an enclosed patio with furniture and a barbecue and off road parking for two cars. Kingfisher is a lovely holiday home to relax in after a busy day exploring the beautiful surrounding area. Minimum 3 night stay. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Additional dogs charged at £20 per pet, pet week.

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.

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
Gas central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Small enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Additional dogs charged at £20 per pet, pet week. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles. Note: Cottage next to secondary school and small caravan park, some traffic noise can be heard at approx 8.45am and 3.40pm during the week. Note: There are two steps from the kitchen to the ground floor bedroom. 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

Rkett206

October 2022

Arrived at 4 o'clock cleaner just leaving. Inside we found the rug full of dog hair no vacuum lifted it and found more dirt underneath rest of floors dirty. Toilet seat hanging off in downstairs bedroom ensuit and curtains stained. The bbq was unusable in all the cottage needed a deep clean. We told Sykes Cottages on our return and sent them photos they refunded the booking fee. We also contacted the owners (who after 2 weeks constantly ringing failed to return my calls) eventually I made contact but the gentleman I spoke to was not interested. In all very disappointed with Kingfisher Cottage Whitby.

Mrs Shaw

September 2020

Really nice cottage with a good secure garden, ideal for dogs.. Everything we needed was provided for us.

Mrs Shaw, September 2020

August 2020

Some more crockery /cutlery would have been useful as would a cheese grater.. These are minor things and would not stop us recommending the Kingfisher to friends and family. We expect to return in the future. Many thanks.

Mr Adams, August 2020

Directions to find it poor.. given wrong pin number. no outside light for sitting area. otherwise lovely spacious cottage.

Mr Spavin, August 2020

March 2020

Lovely cottage with everything we needed.. Very warm, a bit too warm for me but we couldn’t turn the radiators down for some reason, so I had my windows open. The only problem we had was the postcode was wrong for the property and the name of the school has obviously changed which confused some of our party. It was down as Caedmon school but the sign at the school was Whitby sixth form college. There was another Caedmon school which was causing the confusion. The postcode I was given when picking the key up was the right one, so needs changing on the email we got sent for directions.

Ms Beswick, March 2020

On the plus side e liked the thoughtful touches of the towels and bonios for the dogs, the milk in the fridge, and tea and coffee.. The kitchen was very well equipped. The cottage was lovely and warm on arrival, which was lovely as it was very cold and windy outside. On the minus side one of the sofas was very 'saggy' and uncomfortable. Also the outside lights at the back of the property did not work which was inconvenient when we let the dogs out during the evening. This is why I didn't give the comfort rating the 'full smile'. We mentioned the light situation when we handed the keys back, and the comment was that they knew the lights didn't work! I felt this was a little offhand, as no apology was given and no promise to fix this for the next visitors.

Mrs Thornett, March 2020

December 2019

This is the third year we have visited Kingfisher - we love the cottage.. However, cleanliness, although still good, was not quite as previously - we noticed alot of dog hairs in the rug and fabric back of the sofa cushions, that the blind slats were a bit grubby, crumbs had collected in the grooves of the new pine table (whatever happened to the black glass table?) and my clothes acquired fluff from the bottom of the wardrobe.

Mrs Marshall, December 2019

November 2019

It's the second year at the kingfisher cottage and its absolutely outstanding a lovely comfortable and clean cottage with everything you get from a home from home holiday.. All within walking distance to whitby very much reccomend mr & mrs Smith

Sharon H

July 2019

Had a really enjoyable week staying in Kingfisher. We had booked the cottage because it had a downstairs bedroom but was disappointed to find two steps to climb to get into it which the person couldn't manage but could have done if a rail was provided. But where theres a will theres a way an there was an alternative route into the room. The bedrooms would benefit from a chair in each and there still the thorny issue of a lack of coffee table. I wonder how many times people have brought the outside one in. Apart from this a lovely place to stay.

Mrs Lunn

May 2019

A coffee table and some drawers in the bedroom would be nice..

Mrs Suffield

The cottage was lovely and the little welcoming touches were great.. The down side was the materesses are not very comfortable, and bits of the cottage were a bit tired looking, the patio area is overlooked by one of the other cottages so privacy was not 100% and parking is a bit confussing. But over all would book again.

Mrs Green

March 2019

Kingfisher Cottage was immaculately clean and very warm on our arrival on a very blustery chilly day.. The house is well-equipped and very comfortable with lovely views. The cinder track is only a minute away and the bus stop for the Scarborough bus is just across the road. It all made for a great holiday.

Mrs Warrell

February 2019

The cottage was extremely lovely and very comfortable and within 10 mins you could walk into Whitby town centre and very close to lots of attractions for adults and children.. Had a lovely view of the Abbey and church from the patio windows.

Mrs Bradley

November 2018

Cottage was conveniently located and close to excellent dog walk along the Cinder Track.. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Provision of dog towels was a first for us and much appreciated. A lot of thought appears to have gone into the barn conversion. Well done.

Mrs Douglas

Brilliant holiday.. Cottage was stunning. Clean, well equiped,comfortable and within walking distance of Whitby. A good base to explore as we found we didn't have to spend long car journeys to discover the area. We will be going back!

October 2018

We thought the cottage looked nice in the photos and it was even better in real life.. The beds were comfortable and everywhere was sparkling clean. We enjoyed the privacy afforded by the fence. SKY TV would be a nice added extra . The kitchen appliances were top quality as was the crockery. We will certainly be back soon.

Miss Sabin

Lovely cottage, great location and fab idea leaving dog towels and bowls as we always forget to bring these, can't wait to return..

Mr Stevens

September 2018

This property was fantastic,about the best place we have stayed in.. The little touches like flowers,tea bags, milk, coffee and more just added a welcoming touch.r4the location was very peaceful and relaxing even though we were next to a school. We have already booked for next year. Thankyou

Mrs Bialkowski

We had a wonderful time, lovely place lovely area.. Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Would recommend this place .

Miss Foster

Lovely cottage, tidy and clean had a great time :)

jodies468

July 2018

This was our second visit to kingfisher Cottage....last year we stayed and it was lovely so we rebooked for this year.we stayed 1 week.......it did feel like the cottage was never cleaned from the last people that stayed......there was a stain on the floor next to the settee.food around the edges in the kitchen.....the bottom of the certains was filthy ......our bed had dog hairs in......the toilets smelled.....and to top it off there was dog poo outside as well......we booked through Skye cottages .we did ring up and have a chat with them...they was very apologetic and we did get a £50 refund......but when you pay £800 for a week you expect the cottage to be spotless....definitely not returning to kingfisher.and the beds was uncomfortable

Mrs Yarr

June 2018

What a brilliant holiday we all had, plenty of room everywhere.. Location of this home is brilliant lovely scenery and not far to Whitby town centre. Some feedback were asking for a coffee table but we just brought in the patio table if needed that was no hardship. Patio was great for our dogs well enclosed. Well equipped home with everything you would need . Would definitely be back fingers crossed we get the same weather, absolutely glorious sunshine what more would you want.

Z1633LJhelenp

This property is beautifully converted for a rental. The kitchen is well presented with excellent appliances including washing machine and dishwasher. The living area is lovely and wifi very handy. The small courtyard is pretty and standing up the Abbey is visible. The bedrooms were all lovely although staying in the twin room I bumped my head on the sloping ceiling repeatedly. The school is very close, I mean it is VERY close. It was fine for this property but one of the rentals has a view of just the school which isn't so appealing. The car parking is present which is good but getting two vehicles in was a very tight squeeze. The location is the main let down as the hum of traffic is constant from the A171 when in the courtyard. This is also a very long distance to walk into Whitby and part of the walk is along the main road. It is definitely too far for people with mobility problems. It is a very clean, well equipped property, but personally I would prefer to stay much closer to the centre of the town and need the car to get in to the town. If that is not an issue and you don't mind the school or main road, then it would be great for a family.

Mrs Marshall

Beautiful cottage in a great location, near to the Cinder Track which is the old railway line from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay.. 3 bedrooms with 3 ensuites was perfect for our requirements with our two dogs. The cottage was nice and quiet, although next to a caravan park and school there was no noise at all and was within a short, ten minute walk, into Whitby ( probably fifteen minutes back because of a slight incline). Everything you could think of was provided even a bowl of flowers on the table. Tea, coffee and milk, dog towels, bowls and treats for the dogs. Would not hesitate to recommend this lovely cottage to anyone thinking about booking. If there were a couple of things I would add, would be a long mirror in each bedroom and a coffee table. Would recommend visiting: Staithes, Runswick Bay, Robin Hood's Bay and onto Boggle Hole, a walk into Ruskelf from the Cinder Track and a lovely walk to Sandsend when the tide is out. Hope to return again!!!

Mrs Saunders

The place is lovely.. Well located and peaceful. Amazing views and well equipped. Our only disappointment was the master bedroom mattress. It's in very poor condition and needs changing.

Mr Allan

May 2018

Great place to spend time on holiday.. Some minor niggles regarding nowhere to hang coats and perhaps there should be a coffee table, but otherwise just the job. Not far to walk to town centre and plenty of other walks close to cottage. Although “warned” about proximity of school and caravan site, there were no problems with either. Highly recommended and very comfortable.

Ms Davey

March 2018

Super cottage .... Super cottage Great location - 5-10 walk from Whitby Super spot for coastal drives to Scarborough, Robins Hoods Bay and Filey As dog owners loved having our room downstairs with the kids upstairs so we could get up and not disturb anyone Great having the tiles floors everywhere so no having to worry about keeping clean with paw prints

Mr Mears

We visited 17th to 22nd March 2018.. The weather was awful on arrival really cold but Kingfisher was warm and welcoming. Overall the cottage was great we just found the sofas rather uncomfortable. The mattress cover was not as clean as I would have liked otherwise the rest was spotlessly clean. Roomy, light and airy with spectacular view of Abbey. As we visited during Winter some hooks for outdoor coats and a small nest of tables for cuppas round the tv would have been perfect. Nice walk into town, ideal location and the small enclosed patio garden was brilliant. Our dogs enjoyed treats on arrival and dog towels a very thoughtful touch. Would definitely recommend these cottages and plan return visits here.

Mr Wiltshire

February 2018

A great cottage with spectacular view of the abbey, very cosy and well appointed.. Would be more than happy to visit here again

Mrs Spicer

January 2018

Returning again for a lovely week at Kingfisher.. Having everything you need for a relaxing vacation. The property is clean and welcoming with flowers and basic essentials for making a cuppa on arrival. Great base for Whitby (walking distance!). Suggestion - coat hooks and a mud scraper would be a good idea.

Mrs Ogden

Owner rang us while we were on our way.. We were moved to Farm cottage as there was a problem with the heating in Kingfisher so my reviews are for Farm cottage. The dogs loved the garden there & it is very private. The cottage is very spacious. I do think that compared to the other cottages it's a little tired...just in need of a bit of tlc. It was very warm & cosy though. Just not as modern as Kingfisher looks or as much character as Farmhouse cottage looks to have. The cottage is ideally situated for walking into Whitby (quickest way, although a steep footpath, is under 10 mins) & for access to the cinder track. Although off the main road traffic noise wasn't a problem & you wouldn't really know you were at the side of a school either. We had a minor problem the first day & the owner was there to sort it shortly after I'd text so top marks for that! The cottage was very well equipped with plenty of cutlery, cooking utensils & plates glasses etc. It has a very large entrance hall which was perfect for our grandaughters buggy & all our coats & boots with room to spare. The bedrooms are really good. The master is enormous! We only used 2 of the 5 rooms though! We had a lovely week & would definitely go back. This cottage would have been perfect for my other daughter & son-in-law to have joined us. A perfect place to get all your family together!

Mr Winder

December 2017

Wow we didn’t expect such a beautiful cottage considering we have a dog and he was allowed to come.. There were fresh flowers on the table, a Christmas tree with lights in the lounge and even a bowl of dog treats for the dog! It was close to walks and 10 mins walk into town! We will definitely be booking agains. 3 beds 3 ensuites. Washer/dryer and dishwasher. Wood burner. Lovely enclosed patio which has bbq and furniture in the summer. We didn’t want to come home!

Warm, cosy, clean and comfortable dog friendly cottage with Scandi feel for winter Whitby break.. Owners responsive and helpful when we had a minor query.

November 2017

The cottage was amazing.. Well equipped and very tastefully furnished. The perfect location for Whitby (10 min walk on a footpath) and visiting the beauty of North Yorkshire. The footpath the “Cinder Path” (disused rail track) was accessed practically from the front door. Perfect for my 4 legged friend and brilliant for cyclists and children. Our only suggestion would be a coat rack/coat hooks under the stairs?

Mr Crump

None of the beds had a top sheet which all guests really did not like and it impaired a good nights sleep.. The quality of bedding was poor as was towels which were old and had snags pulled. Cobwebs in lounge and master bedroom. TV small for size of room. Pillows and mattress were of a low standard ie mattress very hard, pillows had no substance. Half a roll of toilet paper was supplied in two out of three bathrooms for an entire weeks stay. One tea towel also to last a week... although washing machine provided, guests do not want to launder their own tea towel several times during a week. A lot of money has been spent on quality kitchen appliances whilst items which are cheap to supply yet most important to a guest are left wanting. Bit of a let down.

Mrs Richmond

September 2017

Good cottage.. Great location.

Mrs Bullas

June 2017

We've always been happy with previous bookings with Sykes but this is "the best" yet! !!! Lovely cottage, fantastic location for exploring the beautiful Yorkshire coast and National Park.

Mrs Neave

April 2017

Beautifully maintained and well equipped cottage..

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Kingfisher in Whitby, North Yorkshire