Host & Stay | Penny Farthing Cottage

Summary:
If you’re looking for a comfortable staycation in Whitby, Penny Farthing Cottage could be your perfect match. This newly renovated, two-bedroom cottage is only a stone's throw away from the bustling town centre and beautiful West Cliff. Fully equipped, this charming holiday home serves as an ideal gathering place for groups of friends or families seeking to explore the North Yorkshire coast.

The Space:
Step into Penny Farthing Cottage and enter the spacious living and dining room. Featuring bright walls and a designer light fitting, the space has a modern feel. The perfect place to relax during your stay, you can unwind on the comfy sofa or armchair and enjoy quality time with your loved ones.

Ideal for socialising, the dining area includes a round wooden table and four matching chairs.

The kitchen is a bright white shade and features modern appliances so you can prepare meals easily.

The cottage boasts two tranquil bedrooms – one on the first floor and the other on the second floor. The master bedroom features a comfortable king size bed with plush bedding and premium bed linens to ensure you have the best night’s sleep. The second bedroom has twin single beds.

Head to the family bathroom and you’ll find a bathtub with overhead shower, WC and wash basin. Featuring white shiny tiles around the bath and modern fittings, this space is modern and stylish. An ensuite shower room can be found in the master bedroom, while a downstairs WC is also available at Penny Farthing Cottage.

Head outside and you’ll find a small yard which also features a dog shower, ideal for keeping your four-legged friends looking their best during your stay.

Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during guest bookings. For this reason, we require all our guests to transfer a Damage Deposit (refundable, subject to an administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Penny Farthing Cottage are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check in.

A parking permit is provided, allowing for free parking in a nearby car park on a first come, first served basis.

A maximum of two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay at Penny Farthing Cottage per reservation.

The Neighborhood:
Penny Farthing Cottage sits on the West side town where you can discover fun arcades and plenty of fish restaurants! Continue along the lively road until you reach the beautiful, blue flag West Cliff Beach which is lined with idyllic beach huts.

Walk over the swing bridge which sits over the River Esk and you’ll find yourself on the East bank. Walk along Church Street and you’ll wind up at the East bank where you’ll find narrow medieval streets dotted with boutiques, pubs and fish restaurants. Climb the famous 199 steps up to the Church of Saint Mary. You can also discover the renowned ruined Whitby Abbey, which was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s gothic novel ‘Dracula’.

Step outside of Whitby and you’ll uncover a haven of woodland and moorland. Whitby forms part of the North York Moors National Park so it’s the perfect place for long walks.

Getting Around:
Penny Farthing Cottage is located close to the centre of Whitby.

Whitby train station is less than a mile away so villages and towns along the North Yorkshire coast can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank in close proximity to the train station.

There are plenty of bus routes throughout Whitby. Hop on the X4 and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Staithes. The X93 travels along the coast to Scarborough. The 95 route features plenty of quaint villages, such as Grosmont and Lealholm.

Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available for our guests, so do not hesitate to get in touch.