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Holiday home
Magpie is an end-terrace 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. Completing the accommodation is an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and a sitting area with a cosy woodburner. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a lawned garden with a patio, furniture and a barbecue. Minimum 3 night stay

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 woodburning stove. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Lawned garden and patio with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and 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: *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 £250

Mr Wilks

August 2020

The bed was to hard for me and my wife but other than that every thing was fine

Mr Wilks, August 2020

July 2020

This is our 3rd visit to this particular cottage and we had a wonderful time again, so much so that we have already booked for next summer!

Mrs Johnson, July 2020

February 2020

This the third time of using Airy hill cottages and they are always a good stay..

Mr Liley, February 2020

Lovely cottage with a view of the Abbey and within walking distance to the town.. Our boys loved the baths upstairs and the downstairs wet room was very convenient. We had a problem with the heating on one occasion but it was quickly sorted. Some instructions on how to use the dishwasher would have been helpful, also a nest of coffee tables, but all in all, we enjoyed our break in this cottage.

Mrs Moore, February 2020

Having used Sykes several times now, we are aware of the standard so this met our requirements.. With one of the bedrooms being downstairs with a large en suite, it was ideal for my parents who are in their late 80s. The fact that Whitby was a six minute walk meant that the need to drive was not there. The two remaining bedrooms on the first floor were large and both with en suite facilities. Downstairs was also large with a clear view of Whitby Abbey. The property was exceptionally clean and comfortable and we would highly recommend the magpie.

Mr Mcananey, February 2020

December 2019

On arrival and throughout the first night there was an overwhelming small of bleach used in the down stairs on sweet.. No apparent instructions available for either the dish washer or cooker.

Mr Martin, December 2019

November 2019

The cottage was amazing.. Beautifully decorated and so luxurious. We had everything we needed in the kitchen. The log burner was great and so cosy! Very short walk to the centre of Whitby. I will definitely come to the cottage again in summer and would recommend to friends and family. Thanks so much we had a fab time!

Mrs Brooks, November 2019

Baths upstairs need shower curtains if you want to use hand held shower, they are not suitable for older people as you can not stand up and shower.. listing said bath and shower above which it isn’t it’s just hand held while sitting in bath. other than that accommodation was superb.

Mrs Davies, November 2019

September 2019

The property was very clean but a little run down as dinning chairs were flaking and the 2 settees were way too low as lost the padding.. The write up said was good for infirm people but we found this was not quite the case due to low toilet and no relaxing chair for infirm people had to use the wheelchair all week not practical for a weeks holiday. But we did enjoy the cottages area as this was a central cottage.

Miss Cave, September 2019

August 2019

This was our 3rd visit to Airy Hill and we had a great time again at the Magpie.. We have already booked again for next year! Great location, lovely views, comfortable accommodation.

Mrs Johnson, August 2019

June 2019

Boiler had error message we had to reboot about four times a day to get hot .... Boiler had error message we had to reboot about four times a day to get hot water two bedrooms upstairs stated they had showers over bath which in fact were just hand showers as there was no shower curtains and you could not stand up in the bath as bathroom was in the eves so we all had to use the wet room in ground floor bedroom which was not ideal

Mrs Brewer, June 2019

May 2019

Absolutely brilliant cottage.. Everything we needed

Mrs Welby, May 2019

Magpie was brilliant Rebecca was a good owner and very friendly

Mr Green, May 2019

April 2019

We have now been twice and have booked for next year, That has to be the ultimate reflection of satisfaction..

Mr Garrett, April 2019

March 2019

Really lovely cottage, had everything we needed for a weeks holiday with 4 adults and two 2 year olds..

Mrs Mawson, March 2019

Key collection very easy, owner provided cot at fairly last minute.. Cottage beautifully presented, wonderful view. 10 minute walk into town. Easy access onto the cinder trail from the cottage. Would not hesitate to stay again.

Mrs Strangwood, March 2019

February 2019

Great cottage, fab location! We had a slight problem with the boiler, but someone was there to sort it within minutes. The cottage was well equiped with everything we needed during our stay. A mirror in the upstairs double is needed though, but that's my only niggle!

Mrs Addison, February 2019

December 2018

Lovely cottage with excellent facilities.. A pleasant 10 minute from Whitby town centre. This was our second time staying at Magpie Cottage for the Christmas period and as a family we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Mrs Appleyard, December 2018

November 2018

Lovely warm welcome fresh flowers on arrival , very modern and spacious.. The cottage had all kitchen amenities and lots of home touches will be definitely be using them again. Great location Julie,Tony and friends from Wigan

Mr Ratcliffe, November 2018

We enjoy the cottage .. Lovely view idea for older person who finds it hard getting up stairs. With bedroom down stairs very warm

Mrs Gibbons, November 2018

September 2018

This is a lovely cottage, as descripted and better.. Close to a lovely walks to Ruswrap and more. Whitby cinema is worth a look for an evening out . Just brilliant.

Mr Oakes, September 2018

August 2018

Most enjoyable,stunning views of the abbey .... Most enjoyable,stunning views of the abbey Parked at the school as easier than outside property Flowers on arrival nice touch but no wine

Mr Harris, August 2018

July 2018

This is our second visit to Airy Hill Cottages.. We stayed in the Mallard the first time and brought my parents along the second time so stayed in the Magpie as it sleeps 6. We enjoyed our visit so much that we have already booked again for 2019. The location is great, within walking distance of town and there is parking, so you don't have to worry about getting a space if you go out for the day, when you return.

Mrs Johnson, July 2018

June 2018

Beautiful cottage inside and out

Mrs Welby, June 2018

May 2018

Magpie cottage was very clean overall except for the dishwasher which had a terrible smell.. I cleaned out the filter which was blocked with decaying food and grease. The dishwasher salt reservoir had no salt in just grey scummy water. I emptied this out too and filled it with fresh salt. After running the hot cycle through twice with no dishes it was clean and fit for use. Late on Monday evening the flushing mechanism in the downstairs en-suite would not stop flushing, this resulted in a very disturbed night's sleep. On Tuesday morning I left a message on Mrs Nobles voice mail. When she did not ring back I rang the Garden Center contact number where we had collected the keys. They said Mrs Nobles phone was not working but they did send some one round straight away. The flushing mechanism was fixed and we were given a replacement back door key as one of the two we had been issued with did not work properly. After 12 hours the flushing mechanism failed again and this time despite the late hour I rang Mr Noble as I was not prepared to have another sleepless night. Mr Noble could not fix the mechanism but temporarily turned off the water to the cistern. Wednesday morning Mr Noble rang to say a plumber would be with us between 11 am and 12 noon. The plumber came and fitted a new mechanism which took him about 45 mins. The upstairs bathrooms are quite cramped neither of us could stand up in the bath and I am only 5 foot 3 . Having said all this the situation of the cottage was very pleasant, as was the view of the Abbey. The cottage owners did respond as quick as they could to the problems we encountered. When we got home on Saturday there was an e-mail from Mrs Noble sent on the Tuesday morning acknowledging the fact the her mobile was not working and that she was sending someones to look at the toilet. Overall however I don't think we will be coming to Magpie cottage again.

Mrs Powell, May 2018

March 2018

From booking to having our holiday everything ran smoothly with lots of communication from Sykes.. Lovely clean cottage will definitely book with you again many thanks

Mrs Shore, March 2018

Had a lovely break away with my family.. It was the first time we had taken my daughter who is 4 months old on holiday. Luckily for us the cottage was warm and well equipped which made everything really easy. Also had to ask very last minute for cot to be provided and this was no bother at all. Added bonuses: The beautiful view of the Abbey and great location to the town Will definitely return.

Mrs Perkins, March 2018

February 2018

Really great accommodation for a peaceful relaxing break.. Great views from the lounge area

Mrs Walker, February 2018

January 2018

Great location a short walk to Whitby centre.. Spacious, comfortable and welcoming. We'll be looking to rebook during the warmer months.

Mr Hindmarsh, January 2018

September 2017

A lovely quaint place in a very peaceful area.. Close enough to town and to all main roads.

Mrs Watts, September 2017

August 2017

Lovely cottage, well located and very well equipped.. Only problems upstairs showers/baths are very small and difficult to get in to if tall. Other than that lovely

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Magpie in Whitby, North Yorkshire