Robin Hood’s Bay Abode

Just minutes from the beach, shops and restaurants of Robin Hood's Bay, this snug cottage is set in the heart of the picturesque old village. Ideal for a couple, and sleeping up to four, it's a historic property that's been lovingly restored to offer a carefully designed retreat from the everyday world.

This charming getaway is accessed via a small front yard, and then you'll find a kitchen/diner, lounge and bathroom all on the ground floor. The slim kitchen floorplan cleverly allows space for cooking facilities, a fridge with icebox and plenty of cupboards and worktop space, with a breakfast bar and four stools at one end where you can have your meals. The lounge has a beamed ceiling and ornate fireplace surrounding a flame-effect electric fire – a lovely place in which to snuggle on colder evenings, with four chairs and a Smart TV/DVD for entertainment. Upstairs, the main bedroom is an elegant double with a TV/DVD, and the second bedroom has a single bed with a pull-out bed beneath, plus a TV and an en-suite shower in an alcove.

The cottage is an ideal base from which to walk or cycle the stunning Jurrasic coastline – you can stroll the beach looking for fossils, and then head to the picturesque cove known as Boggle Hole, about 0.5 miles. Hike the coast path – perhaps as far as Ravenscar and its seal colony, 4 miles; go inland to the Falling Foss waterfall, 6 miles; or stride out along the Cinder Track, which takes you all the way to Whitby (6 miles) and its many attractions. For a change, have a go at off-road driving or enjoy a day out in Scarborough, 16 miles, where there's a water park and a sea life centre.