Smuggler's Gold

Smuggler's Gold: North Yorkshire

You can soak up all the seaside charms of North Yorkshire with a stay at this newly built cottage. It's set in Whitby’s Spital Bridge neighbourhood and less than a ten-minute hop, skip, and jump from its vibrant centre.

Get off to a flying start with a lazy stroll along the banks of the little River Esk, bound for the mighty Abbey to marvel at its gothic splendour and to tackle the 199 steps. Then blaze a trail to the sands of Whitby Beach for bracing coastal walks reaching to Sandside, with pitstops for lip-smacking fish and chips along the way. Or dive into the town’s historic cobbled streets for upper-crust grub in one of the traditional inns before a mooch about its eccentric shops.

When it’s time to put your feet up back at home, there are all the creature comforts you could need at this pristine and gloriously clutter-free home. In winter, spill out onto the leather chesterfield sofas in the open-concept living space with the newspapers or cosy up for a film evening. And on long summer evenings, take things outside into the small suntrap terrace to catch the last of the evening rays and toast the day with a glass of something chilled.

Home truths:
*There is free parking on the premises for one car
*Well-behaved dogs are welcomed at this home for no additional fee
*Keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe
*There are internal stairs within the cottage which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility
*There are laptop-friendly spaces for remote working at this home
*If you’d rather leave your car at home, Whitby train station is less than fifteen-minutes away on foot and there are plenty of buses linking to coastal villages like Sandsend and Runswick Bay