Whitby, North Yorkshire
Pipit House — a fisherman’s cottage by the Esk.
Wake to masts and chimney pots. Four of you, two dogs, a log burner downstairs, and this view from the top floor.
- Guests
- Sleeps 4
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Dogs
- 2 well-behaved dogs welcome
- WiFi
- Broadband included
Our three-storey cottage sits on a quiet lane a few minutes from the swing bridge, away from the amusement arcades but close enough that you can walk for fish and chips, the 199 steps, or a paddle on the beach.
How the house is laid out
Pipit House is an old Whitby fisherman’s cottage, so the stairs are steep and the rooms feel lived-in rather than cavernous. Gas central heating and original beams keep the ground floor snug after a walk along the harbour wall.
Two flights of stairs mean it is not a good fit for guests with limited mobility, or for very small children who still need a hand on every step. Dogs and children should be supervised in the house and gardens.
Ground floor
Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with a log burner. The kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge and washing machine. A folding table and four chairs come out when you want a proper meal together.
First floor
Twin bedroom, plus the bathroom: a freestanding bath, a separate shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Second floor
Super-king bed that can be made as twins if you ask ahead. From here you look over rooftops to the marina and the mouth of the Esk — gulls, masts, and the abbey on the far headland.
What you’ll find here
Sleeps 4
Comfortable for two, room for four
2 bedrooms
Super-king (zip/link) plus a twin
1 bathroom
Freestanding bath and a separate shower
WiFi
Broadband throughout the cottage
Dog friendly
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Nearby parking
Street spaces, local car parks, or a tourist-board permit — no private space on site
Log burner
Open-plan sitting room with a real fire — please bring or buy your own logs
Washing machine
For sandy towels and wet-weather kit
Kitchen
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge
Freeview TV & DVD
Plus books, games and a film shelf
Garden & terrace
Enclosed front bench, decked rear terrace with outdoor furniture
Heating & power
Gas central heating and electricity are included. Logs for the burner are not provided
Linen & towels
Beds made up, towels waiting
No smoking
Please smoke outside only
Where you will be
The river and a pub are about a tenth of a mile away; shops around 0.4 miles; the beach about half a mile. Whitby Abbey is a quiet ten-minute walk. There is an enclosed front garden with a bench, and a terraced, decked garden at the back — handy after a day on the Cinder Track or a wander over to Sandsend.
We do not have a private parking space. Most guests use nearby roadside parking (first come, first served), local car parks, or a permit bought in advance from the tourist board. Arrive from 3:30pm; we ask you to leave by 10am.