Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Ground Floor The arched doorway, flanked by foliage and an olive tree, opens to a stone-flagged, panelled hallway. This leads to a good-size sitting room which has a fabulous, large sandstone fireplace housing a very effective wood burning stove. This is perfect for relaxing with large comfortable sofas to sink into. There is a TV/DVD player sat within an attractive cupboards. In the corner is a charming writing desk to sit and draft your postcards or just relax and read one of the many local magazines. The kitchen has views over the courtyard and towards the beautiful grounds of the manor house, and has a deep Belfast sink, electric oven and hob, dishwasher plus a generous tall fridge/freezer. There is a dining area with a French farmhouse table and seating for five people. The property’s many original features includes a ‘pulley maid’, a wooden rack for drying/airing clothes which is perfect for when you come off the beach or after a bracing walk across the moorlands. First Floor To the first floor is a wide landing, off which lead three bedrooms; there is a smart double bedroom with a comfortable king-size bed, television and wardrobe. There is also a twin bedroom decorated in shades of blue with full size single beds and a tall boy. The single bedroom, which looks out over the wooded area to the rear, has a charming antique brass bed and an original fireplace (decorative use only) plus a closet. There is a good size house bathroom that has a bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin. Outside The front courtyard area has a table and chairs and a BBQ – a lovely spot for enjoying al fresco dining, whether that’s breakfast in the fresh morning air or drinks after dinner, as the stars start to appear.     Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi included.Utilities: All utilities, bed linens and towels included. A starter pack of logs are supplied on arrival with additional packets of logs available from the Estate office. The owners will provide a starter pack of bread, milk...

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.