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Situated on the Whitby Lighthouse site has a raised deck giving wonderful views.
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3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 5 1 sq m
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Whitby, Yorkshire
- Place, Whitby Lighthouse2 min walk
- Place, Whitby Abbey9 min drive
- Place, Whitby Harbour9 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Ground floor: Double bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Ground floor: Single bedroom
1 Single Bed
Ground floor: Twin bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Ground floor: Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Ground floor: Shower room
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Situated on the Whitby Lighthouse site has a raised deck giving wonderful 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.
Outside:
Large walled garden with sloped lawn, a raised wooden patio with garden furniture.
Ample parking available.
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.
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.
Outside:
Large walled garden with sloped lawn, a raised wooden patio with garden furniture.
Ample parking available.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Ocean view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site 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
About the area
Whitby
Located in Whitby, this cottage is near the beach. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitby Harbour.

Whitby, Yorkshire
What's nearby
- Whitby Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Whitby Abbey - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
- Whitby Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
- Whitby Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
- Whitby Pavilion - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - 8 min drive
- Whitby Brewery - 7 min drive
- Abbey Wharf - 8 min drive
- The Dolphin Hotel - 7 min drive
- Black Horse Inn - 8 min drive
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