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Galatea a three bedroom lighthouse keepers cottage with sea views.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
TV, DVD player
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whitby, Yorkshire
  • Whitby Lighthouse
    1 min walk
  • Whitby Abbey
    7 min drive
  • St Mary's Church
    7 min drive

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About the area

Whitby

Close to the beach.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Whitby Lighthouse and 3 miles (5 km) of Whitby Abbey. St Mary's Church and Captain Cook Memorial Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Whitby Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Whitby Beach - 35 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whitby Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hare & Hounds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Galatea a three bedroom lighthouse keepers cottage with sea views.

In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Galatea at Whitby Lighthouse.

Galatea is one of two holiday cottages available at the lighthouse, which lies on the East Coast just outside Whitby and close to the North Yorkshire Moors.

The High Cliffs of the North Yorkshire coast hide a number of small ports, the most significant of which is Whitby. Captain James Cook was apprenticed to a Whitby shipowner and made the first of his voyages of discovery (1768-1771) in a covered Whitby built 'cat' - a small ship rigged collier renamed 'Endeavour'. Whitby's skyline is dominated by the ruins of St. Hilda's Abbey, high on Whitby's East Cliff and spreading below, a maze of alleyways and narrow streets running down to the busy quayside and harbour entrance. To the south lie the coastal villages and resorts of Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington. Inland lie the heather moorlands of the North Yorkshire Moors and, further afield, York.
This holiday cottage at a glance
Sleeps five guests.
Three bedrooms, one bathroom and one shower room.
Enclosed garden with a raised decked area.
Ample parking.
Sorry, charging of an electric car is not permitted.
Sorry, no pets.
Minimum of a two night stay, prices quoted for two nights are only as a guide, please do contact the property manager for further details.

Additional Information:
Children and infants welcome. Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
There is no WiFi available at Galatea and very limited mobile signal. A landline telephone is provided.
There is an internal step within the property.
Guests should be aware that the lighthouses and equipment need regular and sometimes emergency maintenance. Therefore visits by maintenance staff may occur at any time during the year. However, staff will do their best to ensure guest privacy at all times.
Guests are reminded they are renting a heritage building, therefore certain features such as steps, stairs and floor levels may not comply with that of a modern building. As such, we would advise guests to acquaint themselves with the premises on arrival and exercise caution accordingly.
Access roads to the lighthouse site are narrow with limited passing places and, dependent on the season and site, there is the possibility of overhanging vegetation due to cutting restrictions during bird breeding seasons or other environmental reasons.
A barbecue is not provided, however guests are welcome to bring their own, subject to adhering to the safety precautions set out in the arrival information.
Sorry, no fireworks, drones or remote controlled flying equipment are permitted.
Drivers with low axles should be aware that the site is approached via a farm track.
Sorry, charging of an electric car is not permitted.
Also on this site is Vanguard, sleeping five guests.

Attractions and nearby amenities
Within easy reach of a beach.
Enjoy the Yorkshire coast with Whitby, Sandsend and Robin Hood's Bay all nearby.
The Yorkshire Esk is one of the most prolific sea trout rivers in England and is the only salmon river between London and the Tees.
Mountain biking at nearby Dalby Forest is world class. Grosmont, the North York Moors Railway and Goathland (of 'Heartbeat' fame) are all within easy reach.

Property manager

Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 sq ft (1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Galatea a three bedroom lighthouse keepers cottage with sea views. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in an amazing location
Lighthouse was absolutely perfect for a group pf x 3 friends to enjoy time together. What`s not to like about sea views, coastal walking and glorious sunshine ? Internally the lighthouse is tastefully themed all things "sea", comfortable and spotlessly clean. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need. Fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking week.
Great location and perfect for walking the coastal path.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely unique place
Absolutely lovely stay in a unique property. Such a beautiful place and we loved Whitby too.

10/10 Excellent

Tapan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic cottage in a superb location
We had a very restful week in our favourite seaside town
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Witney, Oxfordshire

A fantastic place away from it all ... but close enough to the the town of Whitby!
What a great weekend ... great weather, superb location, peaceful and relaxing, but close enough to enable a gentle stoll along the Cleveland Way to Whitby. We just had a great time, although the breeze off the North Sea was a but chilly at times! The cottage may lack wifi and has no mobile phone signal, but that just added to the feeling of "getting away from it all" ... a highly specified cottage with lots of homely touches and decoration, and the kitchen and bathrooms were top-notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019