Guests say
The Anchorage is a charming cottage praised for its superb location with stunning sea views and tranquil surroundings. Guests appreciate the characterful and comfortable setting, ideal for a relaxing holiday with lovely walks right from the doorstep. The property is clean, well-equipped, and offers a great base for exploring the North Yorkshire coast.
Reviews consistently mention the property being very clean, with a fresh and spotless environment, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its outstanding sea views, peacefulness, and proximity to nature and walking paths, making it an excellent retreat.
The property is described as comfortable and quiet, with a great log burner and heating. However, the steep stairs may pose a challenge for those with mobility issues.
The well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and good shower are appreciated, but minor maintenance issues and the inconvenience of the freezer location are noted.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Over 200 years old, The Anchorage is situated in the most idyllic coastal destination with sweeping views across the sea..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. . Back garden with patio, BBQ and garden furniture. Front garden. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Kettleness is a peaceful hamlet perched atop the clifftop. You are surrounded by the rolling countryside of the North York Moors National Park, with the vast north sea stretching out before you. You have both a front lawned area with sea views, a sheltered rear garden with a patio, as well as an enclosed side garden with dry stone walls which givies you lots of outside space to enjoy, soaking up the scenery as well as the sun rays. Inside, the cottage has some wonderful authentic features such beamed ceilings throughout the ground floor, adding to the character and charm. The kitchen is contemporary and well equipped, with an open plan dining table with a bespoke corner bench for comfortable seating. Perfect for enjoying hearty meals together or even having a family games night to finish the day.
Three steps lead you down to the living room, which is so inviting and cosy, complete with a wood burner and sea views from the window seat. The ground floor is completed with a convenient toilet. Up on the first floor you have a super kingsize bedroom with fabulous sea views to wake up to, as well as a dressing table and a wardrobe. The family bathroom is on this floor, you have a shower over the bath. On the second floor is a twin bedroom with sea views from the Velux window; this room boasts a snug area under the eaves with a TV and bean bags, making this a fun area for younger family members who can tuck themselves away for a movie night.
A second set of stairs from the kitchen takes you up to another twin bedroom. This is a great cottage for families or friends looking to escape to the country, with the beach only a 20-minute walk away. The area is a haven for keen walkers, cyclists and dog owners with numerous pathways and cycle tracks located right on your doorstep, including the famous 110- mile Cleveland Way that can be accessed literally yards away. It is conveniently positioned for visiting the delightful coastal resorts of Runswick Bay, just one mile away, and Sandsend and Whitby, where you can enjoy beautiful stretches of golden beaches. The quaint village of Sandsend is only four miles away and is an ideal place for all the family with its award-winning, wide sweeping beaches, rock pools and dramatic cliffs. This part of the coastline is known locally as the Dinosaur Coast because of the many fossils found here.
Children will enjoy damming the little beck where it crosses the beach to form a freshwater lagoon which is great for paddling and boating. A lovely, scenic 6-mile walk along the Cleveland Way will bring you into the historic port of Whitby where you will find an abundance of activities for adults and children to enjoy. There is a large selection of pubs, quaint antique and gift shops, the famous fish and chip shops and 3 miles of golden sandy beach and amusements. You can take a trip on one of the fishing boats that will take you out and around the harbour where you can appreciate the views of St Mary’s Church and the stunning abbey that towers on the east side of the town.
Whitby has many events going on all year round which are extremely popular including folk wek, music weekends including sixties and soul weekends and also Goth Weekends mainly because of Whitby’s connection with Dracula. Due to the property being in such a rural location phone signal and the wifi can be sometimes intermittent, adding to the tranquillity of your stay.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Beach
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (6)
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Annette Snowden
Lovely setting and cottage, if you like peace and quiet, which we do. If you want a show room house this isn’t it but we don’t like places like that anyway. It is comfy, cozy and homely but there are a few snagging points that need addressing: the back door into the rear garden keeps sticking. We found it difficult to open as it has no door handle just a catch at the top. Also the outside light at the top of the door is not working so we had to use a torch. The toaster wasn’t working correctly as it doesn’t pop up your toast. So they kept burning! Some of the door latches in the house did not lock correctly. Also the lock on the downstairs toilet isn’t great, you could lock yourself in if you are on your own. Not a lot of cupboard space in the kitchen as they are full of glasses and plates. So if you are doing a big shop you have no where to put your stuff. All the issue's are easy to fixed and would make the experience more enjoyable. I did notice reading previous reviews online that most of these problems were stated but nothing has been done which is a shame. We did have a good time and would love to stay again.
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Simon Oakley
Superb location at the 'end of the line'. It's a shame the local pub closed, but others are within a short drive. The Anchorage has lots of character and is very comfortable and quiet - the log burner and heating are brilliant. It's a great base for this part of the N Yorks coast. A little bit of TLC wouldn't go amiss - weeds at the rear, light above back door not working, the shower leaks down the wall by the stairs if the shower head points a certain way, no guidance re: refuse collection - all really minor points easily addressed. We would highly recommend staying here.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely accommodation, very clean and everything we needed.Outstanding sea views to the front and farmland to the rear. The cottage is about a two mile drive (5 mins) from the main road, via a small country lane with plenty of passing places.The nearest shop for bread, milk etc is in Lythe village on the main road. Excellent homemade cakes, scones, quiches etc. The cottage is excellent for a calm, relaxing holiday but also has lovely walks from the doorstep.We would definitely recommend the cottage.