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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Turnstone Cottage in Whitby offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a terrace and free WiFi, ensuring a pleasant stay. Modern Amenities: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located a few steps from Sandsend Beach, Turnstone Cottage is 39 mi from Teesside International Airport. Nearby attractions include Whitby Abbey (4.3 mi) and Peasholm Park (21 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, the property is pet-friendly and includes an electric vehicle charging station.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage in a perfect location. Everything you needed for a comfortable stay was provided.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Everything was brilliant. Exceptional views, well equipped, great communication with hosts, lovely gift hamper
  • June
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We made our own breakfast.. But lots of appliances to cook anything. We ate at the local pub. Beautiful location. Stroll along the beach, walk around the village. Excellent bus service too. The welcome pack was gorgeous surprise too.
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful seaside house .. well equipped and clean warm and comfortable 5 stars
  • Janis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    l stayed with my 93 year old mum and my Labrador. The location to the beach and good eateries was perfect. Probably Mum’s last holiday because of advanced Alzheimer’s. She just loves the sea.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptionally well equipped. Warm and comfortable, incredible views and drive in garage with balcony sitting area. just the best.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect views and facilities. To arrive and it be dressed for Christmas was just lovely.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, incredible view of the beach and sea and lots of lovely touches to make our stay even more enjoyable - like the welcome basket and postcards with stamps already attached.

Managed by Vittys Cottages

Company review score: 9.9Based on 276 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

Turnstone Cottage is owned and maintained by Heather and Iain Vitty who are passionate about their cottages and Whitby, where they now live so are on hand to help you with any questions or queries you may have to help your holiday run smoothly. The small fishing village of Sandsend sits at the end of almost 3 miles of sandy beach, west along the bay from Whitby. Perfect for relaxing stays, you can watch the surfers bob in the distance as you stretch your legs along the shores and soak up the sea air as you feel the sand beneath your toes. You’ll have a selection of restaurants, cafes and a local pub for you to enjoy during your stay. Whitby is a short 10 minute drive from Sandsend where you can explore everything the seaside town has to offer. Visit the infamous Whitby Abbey which went on to inspire Bram Stoker’s gothic novel ‘Dracula’. Try the local catch of the day in one of the many fish restaurants, enjoy a drink in the cosy pubs and feel nostalgia in the arcades which line Pier Road. You can’t miss the beautiful Blue Flag West Cliff beach which is complete with colourful huts on the promenade.

Property info

This beautiful dog friendly property is the ultimate retreat by the sea with free private garage parking for 1 car. You’ll find two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor of Turnstone Cottage. The master bedroom features a comfy king size bed, premium bed linens and a tranquil neutral colour scheme. Ideal for younger ones, the second bedroom is a twin. Upstairs you’ll find the open plan living, dining and kitchen space with WC. The kitchen is a beautiful dove grey colour with black marble worktops. Equipped with modern appliances and all cookware, you’ll be able to prepare meals easily during your visit. The dining area includes a rustic table and quirky metal dining chairs. The living area has two leather sofas, a flat screen TV and large windows showcasing sea views. The patio doors open out onto the balcony which has a seating area and beach views. Perfect for morning coffees and alfresco meals, you’ll have incredible views of the coast.

Neighborhood info

Rated 5* GOLD by Quality in Tourism in March 2025 and nestled on Sandsend seafront, Turnstone Cottage has a terrace with exceptional sea views is dog friendly and has a garage for 1 car. A truly memorable property, it features a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms plus WC. With private parking this is the perfect spot for a relaxing retreat, you’ll soon forget the stresses of everyday life at Turnstone Cottage.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Turnstone Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player

Room Amenities

  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Outdoors

  • Patio
  • Terrace

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous

  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Turnstone Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Turnstone Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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