the village of sandsend is set against a backdrop of cliffs where the wide sweep of beach from whitby ends. set back from the seafront along sandsend valley, past picture postcard cottages, ducks and goats grazing on the village green and amidst this quaintly rural idyll is the woodlands.

donning wellies, bucket & spade for the glorious beach or heading for a hike - the most spectacular scenery lays in your back yard, with ruined castles & follies crying out to be explored - an abundance of wildlife also enjoy their quiet life. from deer, foxes & pheasants to the local ducks & goats ambling along the riverbanks, watching their world go by.

just down the sandy straight lies whitby, a very quaint town offering beach hut chic & fish & chip splendour.
beautiful jet jewellery, oak smoked kippers & many of its own handcrafted delights.

wander up the cobbled streets to see the whitby abbey in its full glory, steeped in history this seaside beauty has lots to offer. fabulous art galleries & cafe’s during the day & for the night the town has a mix from trendy winebars to homely, local pubs serving fine beers - whichever fits in with your stay.

you will be surrounded by idyllic little villages, up & down the coast, with robin hoods bay, staithes & scarborough. but venture inland across the sultry moors & you will find the home to heartbeat & the steam engines - grosmont as well as lots of pretty villages, stock up on local life, fine pubs, stray sheep & many intriguing shops.

whitby usually has something happening most weekends, including the infamous goth weekend, folk festivals, war re-enactments from the 1940’s, as well as theatre productions, to name a few.

the beauty of this place is it offers different events for everyone - but at your pace of life.

you can do as much or as little as you want!