Magpie | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

73 Customer Review(s)

Avril
March 2025

“Lovely warm cottage.”

Walkable to town 15 mins (although one steep path section) . Upstairs bathrooms were handy but not easy to use shower hoses in the baths. Nicely decorated & good quality appliances. Could do with an extra frying pan if catering for larger group & a mirror in upstairs double bedroom, otherwise great. A vacuum cleaner would have been handy too. We really enjoyed it here. Thanks.

Walkable to town 15 mins (although one steep path section) . Upstairs bathrooms were handy but not easy to use shower hoses in the baths. Nicely decorated & good quality appliances. Could do with an extra frying pan if catering for larger group & a mirror in upstairs double bedroom, otherwise great. A vacuum cleaner would have been handy too. We really enjoyed it here. Thanks.

- Avril, March 2025
Russell February 2025

“This is the fourth time we have stayed at Magpie cottage.”

We really enjoyed our stay again. It’s got to be one of the best locations to stay at in Whitby, great views, nice and quiet, great access, parking, garden and just a quick walk into and out of town. The cottage is very comfortable and nicely presented and is just what we need for a break away with the kids. 10/10. We will I’m sure return again.

- Russell, February 2025
Diana August 2024

“It was lovely, lovely setting.”

Lovely size. Ideal with three bedrooms and bathrooms. Garden perfect to sit in. Will certainly come again.

- Diana, August 2024
Richard August 2024

“We normally stay at mallard which we have for a good few years and never had ...”

We normally stay at mallard which we have for a good few years and never had any issues but thought we would try a different cottage we wish we wouldn't have ,on arrival we was waiting to check in and so was 3 other families we didn't check in while 20 mins past the check in time because they was cleaning ,the oven was filthy,there was hairs on bedroom floor and under bed ,there was bits all over the furniture and to top it off we are both covered in bites and we only got bitten in the bed

- Richard, August 2024
Deborah July 2024

“Beautiful cottage, good location, very clean when we arrived.”

Having the school fields on the doorstep was amazing, as we had a 6 year old with us. She really enjoyed all the outside space. We did have trouble with the fridge freezer, it practically defrosted itself on our first night, then seemed to rectify itself. Bu the owner was very quick to respond to us. Also, a manual for the dishwasher would have been very handy. We didn't quite figure it out despite having an engineer in our party! All in all, we had a lovely holiday and would definately return.

- Deborah, July 2024
Robert July 2024

“Nice surprise with Under-floor heating in main lounge”

- Robert, July 2024
Nicola June 2024

“We stayed at Magpie Cottage for a week and loved our stay.”

The property is exceptionally well maintained to a very high standard. A short 15 minute walk to the harbour and all that Whitby has to offer. Our grandchildren loved the garden. The flower boarders were superb for all kinds of wildlife. We had chaffinches nesting in the bushes and an array of different butterflies, moths, birds and rabbits. We also had a gorgeous Magpie that visited us on a daily basis. We will definitely book this property again.

- Nicola, June 2024
Ian May 2024

“Bath area small shower heads did not work can opener no good garden area needs attention over grown but did not spoil holiday nice area.”

- Ian, May 2024
Adrian April 2024

“Wonderful place to stay.”

Perfect to have accessible facilities on one floor in Whitby. Few places have en-suites on every bedroom- fantastic! A short stroll into town. Fantastic views from windows and the garden. The property is beautifully finished and has a lovely feel. Would love to visit again.

- Adrian, April 2024
Malcolm November 2023

“Fabulous place with a great view.”

Our room & shower was loverly.

- Malcolm, November 2023
Russell October 2023

“We had a superb time in Whitby at Magpie Cottage.”

We have stayed in the cottage twice before but not for 4 years. It was just as enjoyable this time as it was before. Superb facilities, presentation and cleanliness at the cottage. Such a great location. We will be booking again. It was such a great venue for a lovely family holiday.

- Russell, October 2023
Neil July 2023

“This is a nice roomy cottage and everything worked well and it was well equipped with easy access and parking for 2 cars.”

The location next to the Sixth Form college caused no issue and it was a simple 10 minute walk into town. There was one short steep bit on the way back, but that is not unusual for Whitby. Yes, as some reviewers have noted, the showers in the upstars bathrooms are not ideal due to sloping roofs/height restrictions but at least they have useable bathrooms. The shower in the downstairs bathroom as great and used by all. Overall a great place to stay to enjoy Whitby and we liked the views of the abbey.

- Neil, July 2023
Helen July 2023

“On arrival it was a little disappointing to find that cleaners were still cleaning the cottage (this was at 4pm) we only had to wait 10/15 mins but felt a lot longer when you want to start your holiday.”

This cottage is relatively clean although after a few days it became apparent that it was surface clean. A few of the floors could do with a deep clean and we dropped an item that went under the couch and that could do with a clean too! We all used the en-suite shower downstairs as the upstairs ones were a little too tight to shower in although this wasn’t really an issue for us. The upstairs double bedroom would benefit from a chest of drawers and mirror and there is plenty space for this. All in all we enjoyed our holiday and this cottage is certainly an excellent base for Whitby town centre and surrounding areas.

- Helen, July 2023
John May 2023

“Magpie is exactly as described and shown in the photographs.”

The property is beautiful and very well kept. The garden is private and well maintained. It is such a nice location - just a short drive or nice walk into Whitby itself - there is a small retail park with supermarkets nearby. We really enjoyed our holiday at Magpie - thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful property.

- John, May 2023
Paul April 2023

“No tourist info and QR code didn’t work No info on appliances No store for ...”

No tourist info and QR code didn’t work No info on appliances No store for bikes Otherwise v comfortable, clean and quiet Good location

- Paul, April 2023
Fiona March 2023

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

Well equipped and everything in good condition. Plenty of space for the three of us.

- Fiona, March 2023
Joy March 2023

“We enjoyed a lovely week away.”

The Barn was comfortable and within walking distance of Whitby. However I think the down stairs wet room needs some attention the silicone around the base of the toilet is quite offensive to look at it’s brown and stained Thinking this needs attention as it’s quite off putting. Hopefully this can be attended to in the near future. It’s a shame this has had to be reflected on the survey scores.

- Joy, March 2023
Lisa December 2022

“Cottage was in a fabulous location, well equipped and clean.”

Had cause to contact the owner a couple of times who were very quick to respond and help us and went out of their way to make things comfortable. The cottage has 3 bathrooms, but only one has practical showering facilities, which was absolutely fine for our party of 6 adults. You just need to accept to share the shower between your party. Would absolutely recommend this property.

- Lisa, December 2022
Lynne October 2022

“A lovely cosy cottage convenient for us as we were visiting an aging relative in Hawkser and it couldn't have been better placed .”

Thank you cottage owners and Sykes for a brilliant service

- Lynne, October 2022

Thank you :) Property Owner
Susan October 2022

“Lovely cottage, well kept and comfortable.”

- Susan, October 2022

Thank you :) Property Owner
Carole October 2022

“Lovely cottage but the baths upstairs are very small not really adult size”

- Carole, October 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the sloping rooves in the converted barns, there isn't room for full size baths. We do find that the showers/baths are perfectly adequate for most people for a week or two. Property Owner
Frances September 2022

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything that we needed.”

Very close to the town centre a 10 minute walk although it was a steep incline going down. We caught the bus to come back which stopped at the college so was very usufull. We had a lovely holiday and would recommend the cottage.

- Frances, September 2022

Thank you - so glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Ivor September 2022

“Very good cottage very clean good location everything you need is there I would ...”

Very good cottage very clean good location everything you need is there I would say only one problem the baths upstairs would maybe give a problem for a large person but you could take a shower in the walk in shower downstairs but I would definitely recommend this cottage

- Ivor, September 2022
Karen August 2022

“Another great stay at Magpie, we have been coming for several years now during the summer and always have a wonderful holiday.”

- Karen, August 2022
Sheila July 2022

“We were grateful for the prompt toilet repairs, thank you.”

The cottage was very clean and well looked after. Likewise the garden. The beds were comfortable. The adult family members using the upstairs en suite were disappointed that there was no shower over the bath, only a hand held spray. They came to the downstairs shower every day. Not as practical and time consuming. Two more flat baking trays of a larger size would have been useful. Luckily I had taken my own pizza trays and we used those for other things(lined with greaseproof) as there was only 1 small tray. Also a set of exactly 6 items of cutlery and plates isn't very practical for 6 people if you intend to use the dishwasher. Ended up washing up.

- Sheila, July 2022
Paul July 2022

“Magpie was a very good and comfortable cottage, an older exterior and a pleasant modern interior.”

There was parking room for two cars. The property was clean, tidy and well-appointed. There was plenty of space in the lounge/diner and the three bedrooms were large. The internet access was good which pleased out two adult sons. The only negative point, was the small ensuite bathroom next to the upstairs bedroom which was tight for space with little headroom over the bath. We liked this holiday cottage and would stay again if returning to Whitby. (You can also add the following if you wish to:) The location was good with access through the secondary school to the old railway footpath just a couple of hundred yards away. The same distance away is a footpath to Whitby on the other side of the main road. The school was closed when we stayed, the whole site was quiet.

- Paul, July 2022
Carol May 2022

“Good property for families and friends great to have bathrooms in all rooms”

- Carol, May 2022
Marie April 2022

“Lovely property, spotlessly clean.”

Stayed as a family of 5 and really enjoyed our break. The height of the ceiling over the upstairs bath was a problem, I was OK but my husband who us 6ft 3 really struggled getting in and out of the bath. A dressing table in the upstairs bedroom would also be really useful. Would definitely recommend.

- Marie, April 2022
Sarah April 2022

“The cottage is really good some of the furniture is very worn.”

the location is great a short walk to Whitby Very clean and well equipped just a bit of an update needed Great for a short stay

- Sarah, April 2022
Sarah April 2022

“Our recent stay here was 9-16 April.”

The cottage was situated in a perfect location being only a 5-10 minute walk into town. The area was very peaceful and quiet. The cottage was immaculately presented with all mod cons to make our time away from home a comfortable one. We initially had a problem with the oven but upon contacting the owner they rectified this in a swift and timely manner. My husband is disabled so the downstairs king sized ensuite room was absolutely perfect for all his needs. We had the added bonus of a lovely garden and we were lucky to enjoy some lovely sunny days which was great. Sainsbury's is less than a 5 minute drive away for all the necessities and there are other outlets nearby. As I said before, the town is a short distance away and is absolutely bustling. We will definately be staying here again. Thankyou

- Sarah, April 2022
Helen March 2022

“Dining table and chairs were tired and there were not many glasses and none matched.”

Other than that the cottage was very well appointed. Perfect setting away from the busy centre. Easy walks to Ruswarp and Whitby. Would recommend visiting the little butchers in Ruswarp!

- Helen, March 2022
Sylvia February 2022

“Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.”

The downstairs bedroom & wet room was ideal for my disabled husband but unfortunately the other 2 bedrooms were not exactly suitable for the other 2 couples who struggled to access the bathroom facilities. We weren’t able to get the dishwasher or lower oven to work & there were no instructions.

- Sylvia, February 2022
Rebecca February 2022

“The cottage was lovely!”

Very clean, neat and tidy. Great location too. Very well stocked in the kitchen and great to have things like washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs. Milk in the fridge and fresh flowers were a lovely touch too. A couple of small suggestions……a bit of WD40 on the double upstairs bedroom door would be helpful and some prosecco glasses in the kitchen would go down a treat! Would stay again.

- Rebecca, February 2022
Mandy November 2021

“Good location and it was great to be able to park your car at the property and walk into Whitby.”

The house was lovely and warm and with plenty of hot water. Slight issue in that there were no hairdryers which I thought unusual for a 3 bedroom, 4* property that had every other mod con. We messaged the number on the info sheet but never received a reply which was disappointing. Also there were no instructions on how to work any of the appliances. I understand the lack of local info leaflets due to Covid restrictions but it would have been handy to have instructions for the dishwasher/ washing machine/ cooker. Apart from those two issues it was a lovely place to spend a holiday and we would seriously consider returning again due to the location, parking and overall comfort.

- Mandy, November 2021
Diane October 2021

“The cottage was spotless especially the bathrooms.”

The bathrooms upstairs are a bit tight on head height but manageable if you shower sat in the bath. The only bug bear was there was only one toilet roll to each bathroom for our three night stay so it would have been nice to have a spare. The cottage had everything else we needed and the torch was a nice touch for when walking into town. There were also fresh flowers in a vase upon arrival which was also a lovely touch. It was so well insulated that we really didn’t need the heating on and there was plenty of hot water. We would definitely recommend the cottage and it is great value for money.

- Diane, October 2021
Neil October 2021

“Great location well laid out and very well stocked.”

Easy reach of Whitby centre both by car and walking would stay again and would recommend without hesitation.

- Neil, October 2021
Ann August 2021

“Lovely break in Magpie cottage , in a good location , however to be aware to get into Whitby a very busy road is to cross , we had a pushchair and the steps weren’t therefore an option, the overload bridge school gates were padlocked .”

When we arrived the recycling bin was overflowing which was by the front door which looked awful , the bin went away the Tuesday and didn't return until Thursday. Cleaning under things could be better there was a chocolate biscuit under the sofa. The fresh flowers and milk were a lovely gesture and appreciated . On our last day by chance discovered a path up behind the house , cinder track and this would have been great to have been used with our bikes , it would have been helpful if the info was in the cottage . All in all we had a lovely break and did some touring around .

- Ann, August 2021
Paul August 2021

“We’ll equipped comfortable cottage in a great location.”

Only issue was the bins, we had a 2 week stay and the recycling was not collected, when we arrived it was already half full, by the first weekend it had been filled by someone else.

- Paul, August 2021
Karen July 2021

“Another great holiday at Magpie, we booked for next year before we even returned home!”

- Karen, July 2021
Amanda October 2020

“Lovely holiday cottage with just a short walk in to Whitby.”

Very well equipped and very clean. The only disappointment was the very hard king size beds which meant we didn’t sleep very well.

- Amanda, October 2020
Hilary October 2020

“We had a wonderful holiday at Magpie cottage.”

Very good standard of accommodation in all respects. Particularly loved the wood burning stove which was modern and effective. The cottage is really well insulated. The open views over to the abbey were an unexpected surprise. Easy stroll into Whitby, lovely walks straight from the door along the River Esk into Ruswarp, Cleveland way and nearby cinder track. We would happily return.

- Hilary, October 2020
Anthony August 2020

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

- Anthony, August 2020
Karen 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!”

- Karen, July 2020
Maurice February 2020

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

- Maurice, February 2020
Mary 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.

- Mary, February 2020
Alan 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.

- Alan, February 2020
Neil 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.

- Neil, December 2019
Mary 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!

- Mary, November 2019
Hilary 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.

- Hilary, November 2019
Joanne October 2019

“Wonderful stay again at the Magpie.”

Very well equipped cottage in a lovely setting with views out to the abbey. A great jump off point for exploring the area. Highly recommended!

- Joanne, October 2019
Louise 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.

- Louise, September 2019
Karen 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.

- Karen, August 2019
Helen 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

- Helen, June 2019
Elva May 2019

“Absolutely brilliant cottage.”

Everything we needed

- Elva, May 2019
Steven Alan May 2019

“Magpie was brilliant Rebecca was a good owner and very friendly”

- Steven Alan, May 2019
Anthony April 2019

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

- Anthony, April 2019
Karen 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.

- Karen, March 2019
Katherine March 2019

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

- Katherine, March 2019
Helen 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!

- Helen, February 2019
Diane 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.

- Diane, December 2018
Julie 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

- Julie, November 2018
Jackie 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

- Jackie, November 2018
Paul 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.

- Paul, September 2018
A August 2018

“Most enjoyable,stunning views of the abbey Parked at the school as easier than ...”

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

- A, August 2018
Karen 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.

- Karen, July 2018
Elva June 2018

“Beautiful cottage inside and out”

- Elva, June 2018
Angela 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.

- Angela, May 2018
Angela 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

- Angela, March 2018
Victoria 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.

- Victoria, March 2018
Lisa February 2018

“Really great accommodation for a peaceful relaxing break.”

Great views from the lounge area

- Lisa, February 2018
John January 2018

“Great location a short walk to Whitby centre.”

Spacious, comfortable and welcoming. We'll be looking to rebook during the warmer months.

- John, January 2018
Michelle September 2017

“A lovely quaint place in a very peaceful area.”

Close enough to town and to all main roads.

- Michelle, September 2017
Kellie April 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

- Kellie, April 2017

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Summary

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
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

The property

Magpie Cottage has a spacious, beamed open plan living area opening onto a sunny patio garden, ideal to sit and relax in with a glass of wine in the evening.

The ground floor king-size double bedroom offers an en-suite with a walk-in shower, enabling guests with poorer mobility a welcoming stay, while upstairs, the two other bedrooms both have en-suite bathrooms, ensuring no queues in the morning!

Furnished in a tasteful and contemporary style, this delightful holiday home feels warm and welcoming.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 915188, 915189, 915190 and 936962, together they sleep 33.

Airy Hill Farm Cottages

These beautifully converted stone barns, are set on the edge of the bustling seaside town of Whitby, just over half a mile from the centre and are perfect for families wanting to enjoy the many attractions in this historic town and the stunning countryside of the North York Moors National Park. With spacious open plan living areas, they are bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing plenty of light to flood in and doors opening onto small, private and sheltered patios. Tastefully furnished in a contemporary style, they have a touch of luxury, with travertine floors, Smeg appliances and comfortable leather sofas. With cosy woodburners, ideal for cool evenings, the cottages are warm and welcoming. Each property is slightly different, catering for all family needs, whether it be a ground floor bedroom or a walk-in shower. Next to the cottages is a public footpath, which leads into woodland and onto the Esk Valley Walk, whilst the nearby, disused railway, The Cinder Track, is ideal for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. A pleasant walk (1 mile) brings you into the centre of this popular historic town, with a wide array of pubs, restaurants and independent shops. Explore the narrow, cobbled lanes and pretty market square, or partake in afternoon tea in one of the many charming, traditional tea rooms. With long, sandy beaches, dramatic cliffs and pretty gardens, Whitby has something to offer everyone. A must is a climb up the 199 steps to the famous abbey, or a windswept clifftop walk along the Cleveland Way. With beautiful surrounding countryside to discover and pretty inland and coastal villages to visit, these charming barn conversions provide a wonderful base for a varied and interesting holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for everyone. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay, rich in heritage, wonders and scenic spots, and in easy reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

This property can only facilitate bookings from 3 nights upwards.
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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely warm cottage.”

“This is the fourth time we have stayed at Magpie cottage.”

“It was lovely, lovely setting.”

“We normally stay at mallard which we have for a good few years and never had ...”

“Beautiful cottage, good location, very clean when we arrived.”

“Nice surprise with Under-floor heating in main lounge”

“We stayed at Magpie Cottage for a week and loved our stay.”

“Bath area small shower heads did not work can opener no good garden area needs attention over grown but did not spoil holiday nice area.”

“Wonderful place to stay.”

“Fabulous place with a great view.”

“We had a superb time in Whitby at Magpie Cottage.”

“This is a nice roomy cottage and everything worked well and it was well equipped with easy access and parking for 2 cars.”

“On arrival it was a little disappointing to find that cleaners were still cleaning the cottage (this was at 4pm) we only had to wait 10/15 mins but felt a lot longer when you want to start your holiday.”

“Magpie is exactly as described and shown in the photographs.”

“No tourist info and QR code didn’t work No info on appliances No store for ...”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week away.”

“Cottage was in a fabulous location, well equipped and clean.”

“A lovely cosy cottage convenient for us as we were visiting an aging relative in Hawkser and it couldn't have been better placed .”

“Lovely cottage, well kept and comfortable.”

“Lovely cottage but the baths upstairs are very small not really adult size”

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable with everything that we needed.”

“Very good cottage very clean good location everything you need is there I would ...”

“Another great stay at Magpie, we have been coming for several years now during the summer and always have a wonderful holiday.”

“We were grateful for the prompt toilet repairs, thank you.”

“Magpie was a very good and comfortable cottage, an older exterior and a pleasant modern interior.”

“Good property for families and friends great to have bathrooms in all rooms”

“Lovely property, spotlessly clean.”

“The cottage is really good some of the furniture is very worn.”

“Our recent stay here was 9-16 April.”

“Dining table and chairs were tired and there were not many glasses and none matched.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay.”

“The cottage was lovely!”

“Good location and it was great to be able to park your car at the property and walk into Whitby.”

“The cottage was spotless especially the bathrooms.”

“Great location well laid out and very well stocked.”

“Lovely break in Magpie cottage , in a good location , however to be aware to get into Whitby a very busy road is to cross , we had a pushchair and the steps weren’t therefore an option, the overload bridge school gates were padlocked .”

“We’ll equipped comfortable cottage in a great location.”

“Another great holiday at Magpie, we booked for next year before we even returned home!”

“Lovely holiday cottage with just a short walk in to Whitby.”

“We had a wonderful holiday at Magpie cottage.”

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

“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!”

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

“Lovely cottage with a view of the Abbey and within walking distance to the town.”

“Having used Sykes several times now, we are aware of the standard so this met our requirements.”

“On arrival and throughout the first night there was an overwhelming small of bleach used in the down stairs on sweet.”

“The cottage was amazing.”

“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.”

“Wonderful stay again at the Magpie.”

“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.”

“This was our 3rd visit to Airy Hill and we had a great time again at the Magpie.”

“Boiler had error message we had to reboot about four times a day to get hot ...”

“Absolutely brilliant cottage.”

“Magpie was brilliant Rebecca was a good owner and very friendly”

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

“Key collection very easy, owner provided cot at fairly last minute.”

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

“Great cottage, fab location!”

“Lovely cottage with excellent facilities.”

“Lovely warm welcome fresh flowers on arrival , very modern and spacious.”

“We enjoy the cottage .”

“This is a lovely cottage, as descripted and better.”

“Most enjoyable,stunning views of the abbey Parked at the school as easier than ...”

“This is our second visit to Airy Hill Cottages.”

“Beautiful cottage inside and out”

“Magpie cottage was very clean overall except for the dishwasher which had a terrible smell.”

“From booking to having our holiday everything ran smoothly with lots of communication from Sykes.”

“Had a lovely break away with my family.”

“Really great accommodation for a peaceful relaxing break.”

“Great location a short walk to Whitby centre.”

“A lovely quaint place in a very peaceful area.”

“Lovely cottage, well located and very well equipped.”

Summary

The property

Airy Hill Farm Cottages

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