Ships Bell
ID: S535518
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 2
About this property
Resting in the quaint coastal town of Staithes in the North York Moors National Park is Ships Bell. This historic, stone-fronted property boasts charming characterful features including exposed stone walls and beams, three well-presented bedrooms and a woodburning stove, the perfect setting for families seeking a coastal getaway. After traversing North Yorkshire’s coastline enter to find a homely sitting room where you can warm your feet by the woodburning stove in front of the TV before heading to the lower-ground-floor to prepare a hearty meal in the fully-equipped kitchen. Dine together as a family at the table before climbing the stairs to wash off the day’s adventures in either the ground-floor shower room or sleek first-floor bathroom furnished with a claw foot bath. When sleep calls, rest up ahead of another adventure-filled day in one of three bedrooms; choose from a double, a second-floor double and a single. In the morning enjoy your evening coffee while marvelling at the view across Staithes from the small seating area at the front of the house. Then head into the heart of the town to stock up on essentials at the local store or treat your loved ones to a special meal or drinks at The Royal George or The Endeavour. Meander through Staithes’ charming cobbled streets to find the small, secluded beach and harbour where you can admire vistas of the North Sea. Venture further afield to Whitby to tour famous attractions including Whitby Abbey, the harbour, Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the Whale Bone Arch then indulge in the town’s famous fish and chips while strolling along its golden sands. The brave among you may dare to climb the infamous 199 steps or visit the Dracula Experience with live actors. Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element as they can join the Cleveland Way which runs from Helmsley to the coast and down to Filey, totalling an impressive 110 miles. Delight in North Yorkshire’s attractions at Ships Bell.
A delight for artists, Staithes is a quaint, peaceful seaside town with cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways. A secluded sandy beach is nestled among the rocky shoreline, and the town's charming homes and cottages are grouped around the historic harbour and bordered by high, jagged cliffs on three sides. The community can claim ties to Captain Cook, who served as an apprentice to a draper close to the harbour. Today, Staithes, which boasts a decent selection of pubs, shops, and tea rooms, is a must-see for anyone travelling to the Yorkshire Coast. There is still an rnli lifeboat station in Staithes, along with a small fleet of cobles (fishing boats) that land fish, crab, and lobster. Boat trips are also offered for fishing, birdwatching, and even whale watching. Old Jack's Boat, a well-liked BBC children's television programme, was also filmed there. With an annual Art and Heritage Festival, galleries, and artist studios that frequently provide art classes and seminars, Staithes has a strong draw for artists. The network of ginnels (alleyways) is navigated by the free Illusion Trail, which also offers local trail guides. The Cleveland Way, which descends the cliff to the sea's edge, offers the best views of the town. All in all, a great starting point for touring the Yorkshire Coast, going to Whitby or Scarborough, or taking in the moorland settlements of the North York Moors National Park.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available at nearby public car park.
Small seating area to the front.
No smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles and beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Low ceilings due to original beams in the lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner, please take care.
Note: There are a few steps leading up to the property, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Beach
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
Reviews (6)
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Susan
There had been an issue with the heating in the week before our stay and communication from the owner was very good with regard to minimising disruption of our stay when an electrician had to attend, and even arranging delivery of a fan heater in case we were cold before the issue could be resolved. It would have been nice to have a bit more information about using the heating system as we found it to be on for longer than we needed and warmer too The details do state that the kitchen is low-ceilinged but it is really low - my husband who is only 5â8â had to duck under the beams there so anyone taller would struggle. More of an issue for me though was the lack of light in the kitchen, difficult to see for cutting, cooking and into the back of the cupboards to find things. A few items that would make self-catering easier - a grater, a sieve, wooden spoon or spatula. There was no teapot, and although there was a nespresso coffee machine there were no pods to start us off, only instant coffee. We couldnât use the ground coffee we had brought with us as there was no cafetière either. We did find a mouldy wine glass in the cupboard unfortunately On a positive note the bed was large and comfortable and the bathroom shower was great (didnât use the downstairs one) and we did enjoy our stay
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Fiona
It is just off the main road into Staithes. The cottage has high ceilings in bedroom and bathroom but very low in the kitchen, tall people struggle in this part of the property. The cottage has two bathrooms which are separate on floors. The cottage is opposite the Chapel Street Stores which is handy for sweets and toys. The cottage was very clean and ready for us to move in for the week. It had a slow cokker, hob and oven and a dishwasher in the kitchen. The bedrooms had plebty of storrage for clothes. The bathrooms very clean and easy to use showers. The cottage is very close to the sea, when you come out of the cottage, down the path to the left you can see the river joining on to the sea. Staithes is a really beautiful village, you can spent your time watching the sea, waiting for the sea to go out to do fossile hunting, but be careful as the tide turns and comes in quick. Always best to get a tide timetable from the RNLI for a £1 to be safe before entry on to the rocks.
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Richard
...only problem we had was with TV which we couldn't watch !! Repetitive problems with signal.....