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Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable

Family-friendly cottage in Whitby

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Whitby, North Yorkshire

Place, Whitby Harbour
‪17 min drive‬
Place, Mallyan Spout Waterfall
‪19 min drive‬
Place, Whitby Beach
‪21 min drive‬
Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable

'There isn't a word in the dictionary to describe this wonderful place. I wish we could stay forever.' Highly recommended, well equipped terraced cottage in a magical setting overlooking the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. Open views of 'Heart Beat' countryside. Watch the wildlife in the field. .Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms. ! double with 4 poster bed. Amazing view of steam train powering up the line. 2nd bedroom adult sized bunk beds. Bathroom - WC, vanity unit , shower over bath. Lounge/diner with beams, electric stove, TV, Dining table and chairs, 2 sofas. Large beamed kitchen with usual electric appliances. Garden with open aspect of countryside. Wooden shed with comfy furniture -sunny location. Parking behind cottage. Walks from back door. SORRY NO DOGS - some wifi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No pets

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in a rural area. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Victorian Science, or check out an event or a game at Towbar Express Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.

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Whitby, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

Whitby Pavilion - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
Whitby Harbour - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
Whitby Abbey - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
Mallyan Spout Waterfall - 19 min drive - 8.2 km
Whitby Beach - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

Whitby Grosmont Station - 17 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪Goathland Tea Rooms & Gift Shop - ‬12 min drive
‪The White House - ‬15 min drive
‪The Mallyan Spout Hotel - ‬11 min drive
‪Fish Cottage - ‬16 min drive
‪The Board Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage In Amazing Location Of Steam Trains-check NYMR timetable located?

This family-friendly Whitby cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of The Geall Gallery and Mallyan Spout Waterfall. Museum of Victorian Science and North York Moors National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Whitby Grosmont Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

14 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well equipped and comfortable cottage. Great to see the trains close up, but also to enjoy such a peaceful setting.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn G.

7 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Excellent location, but advertised with hot tub and barbecue grill which didnt exist.

Lovely old fashioned cottage with welcoming hosts. Great location.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mick G.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Holiday

Brilliant holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

13 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hol8day

Very n8ce location to moores and easy acess to great locations

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

16 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mallard Cottage

Lovely place to stay for visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and great views of the Line. Nice walks directly from the cottage using the information provided by the owners.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem

Great property, extremely well equipped in fantastic location. A big thankyou to Pauline and Pete for making us very welcome.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Me and my partner stayed here with our 2 4 year old, we really enjoyed it, the location is nice and out of the way and we luckily avoided the ford😂 the children even loved the fact there was games In the cottage and it was spacious for a cottage, will definitely have to make a re appearance and stay here maybe child free next time😂

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

1 Dec 2019

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Excellent

Lovely little cottage. Very clean and tidy. Excellent location. We will definitely be going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

2 Jan 2023

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Fantastic!

We all had a lovely stay in the cottage, the owners were very helpful and friendly and the area is fantastic. The cottage was very clean and cosy and had everything we needed. Want to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

28 Mar 2024

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Lovely place to stay !!

Property is in a lovely location, lots of scenic walks and close to Whitby for a day at the coast. Cottage is well maintained with everything supplied to make it home from home !!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Esk Valley Grosmont

The property, in a row of ex miners cottages, and situation were beyond what we expected. Very easy to explore the York Moors, sites and towns. The hosts were extremely thoughtful and helpful.The steam trains were a joy to watch from the back door and bedroom. We returned home with great memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett A.

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience

Problem with TV signal but overall Great holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

16 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

We had a comfortable stay in this lovely cottage, despite a week of mainly eet weather. We chose this cottage because it was central to all the places we wished to visit. It is located a 15 minute walk outside Grosmont, alongside the railway track, and almost as long a journey by car. We enjoyed the fairly remote location and would certainly consider staying again - preferably at a warmer, drier time of year.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steam railway view

Absolutely beautiful place to stay...lovely cosy cottage...comfy beds ...just no TV for last 36 hours no signal ...we did play games but like an hours TV aswelll and no Internet fir the 4 days and 3 nights

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Christmas to remember!

We had an absolutely magical time we arrived in darkness so was truly amazed in the morning to see the views around us. We had a lovely cozy stay in a well prepared house, there wasn’t anything missing we wished we had. I was slightly worried being in a different kitchen and environment for Christmas I was a bit concerned about but we were fine and we loved every minute. When the weather was nice the walks were great and we had the treat of seeing the last Christmas trains literally outside the front my children thought it was amazing. We had a lovely, cozy and quiet place which felt home from home and we loved it so much we will be booking again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toby T.

9 Dec 2021

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A lovely little house in a quiet and peaceful location

My wife and I spent a week in Mallard Cottage at the end of November 2021. What a charming place to be. The kitchen is spacious, with everything you could ever need in. The living room is smaller, but still a lovely room to spend time in. The large window looks out onto the small front garden, fields, hedgerows, and the railway line. It's akin to a widescreen for birdwatchers, which my wife and I definitely are. I've never seen quite so many different species while having my breakfast. There are two bedrooms, one with a four poster double bed, and one with bunk beds. Obviously we had no need to try these out, but we found the double to be really comfortable. The decor and furniture in Mallard Cottage perfectly suit the style of the building and location. There is solid wood throughout, which leads to a homely feel and relaxing atmosphere. The house is also a lot warmer than we thought it would be. This is probably as much to do with how thick the walls are and how well the modern windows fit. It's also part of a terrace, which also helps. Therefore the heaters don't have to be on that much to keep the house toasty warm. I should point out at this point that the beautifully tiled bathroom doesn't have heating, but the airing cupboard is in there. This generates the hottest water I've ever encountered. You could probably make tea with it.... Mallard Cottage is located in the Esk Valley, which also happens to be most of the address. It is remote and exceptionally peaceful there. Therefore it takes some getting to. There are steep valleys either side, then roughly a mile of single track road. I've been driving for 25 years, and drive many different vehicles as part of my job. I pretty much had to recalibrate my driving style while we were there. Any bad points? None worthy of mention really , although the stairs are similar to the landscape, steep and twisty. We always found them somewhat of a challenge. Pauline and Peter, who own the house, are probably the nicest people you're likely to meet. Pauline sent us concise and accurate directions and a map, although due to time constraints, we had to find it in the dark. It was more than worth it when we eventually did.. In summary Mallard Cottage is a beautiful house, owned by two lovely people, in an incredibly scenic location.. If you happen to live in a town that's never completely quiet, as we do, even during the night, then there's no better place to get away from it all.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

20 Nov 2021

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Perfect

Lovely cottage beautiful surroundings lovely walks nearby. Lots of wildlife don't need a TV. Very dark at night perfect for star gazing. Would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

8 Nov 2021

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Beautiful location

Couldn't be in a more beautiful part of the country

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rupert C.

22 Aug 2021

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A lovely little cottage

This cottage was perfect for our needs. It had a fantastic surroundings and the cottage contains all we needed. The steam train going past was great fun to wave at. The owners were very welcoming even though we were a bit early in arriving. The access road is very steep and we were lucky not to have met a vehicle coming the other way. We would certainly return again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

6 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillity

Lovely, clean and cosy cottage in the most peaceful location we've ever stayed in - and we've stayed in some VERY quiet places. No through traffic, no shop, no pub, no amusements... it's perfect (if this is what you're after). Great walks around the area and Whitby is less than 10 miles away if you want sea and a few more amenities. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kath M.

24 Sept 2020

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Great for train buffs

Had a lovely stay in this peaceful property apart from trains passing lovely having breakfast and watching the birds and the steam trains passing great walks along old railway trails into Goathland and Grosmont

8/10 Good

Chad B., London, UK

19 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Esk Valley in the NYM

Definitely a quiet cottage at the bottom of a valley. I loved the drive down every time we did it. Pre-comms and check in was good, a nice owner couple partly lives next door. Place was cozy and seemed clean. It is a bit dated and could use a other few minor upgrades (a coffee press, decent knife or two). All in we enjoyed our stay and the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

19 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Lovely house in a great location for both enjoying the coast and discovering what Grosmont has to offer. Plenty of good local walks and pub/restaurants to enjoy. Granddaughter loved all the country noises from passing trains to clucking hens and bleating sheep.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve H., Sheffield,England

15 Aug 2020

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August in Grosmont cottage

We had a very comfortable week in Pauline’s cottage, which was cleaned to a very high Covid standard. Very relaxing time in this traditional cottage with all the essentials for a great holiday. Pauline and Peter were very friendly and welcoming, we had great walks, some from right outside the door. The coast is easily accessible but we stayed local , there is a pub in Grosmont which serves food, only a 20 minute walk away and numerous others in Egton if you use the car. Certainly on our list to visit again in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

mavis w.

19 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steam train heaven

Property old world style you could be back in the sixtys. Very much geared for the train enthusiast. Even to colour schemes. Peacefully setting good for walking . Friendly owner who stays next door often

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Pauline Robinson

Peter and Pauline Robinson. Very friendly people who take pride in our holiday cottage. We are there at weekends to make sure everything is up to standard.
60% of our bookings are people who return often.

Why they chose this property

We bought our other cottage,next door, in 1982 as we love the location. My husband is a steam train enthusiast and I love the large garden and open views of the countryside. It is an idyllic location peaceful and relaxing with no passing traffic. It is an ideal base for touring the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and close to the heritage coast.

What makes this property unique

Walks from the back door. Views of the steam trains powering up the line. A variety of birds feeding on the table in the garden. Very pleasant large garden surrounded by open 'heartbeat' countryside.

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10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

Theresa F.

8/10 Good

Lynn G.

Excellent location, but advertised with hot tub and barbecue grill which didnt exist.

Lynn G.

10/10 Excellent

Mick G.

Cottage Holiday

Mick G.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Hol8day

Andrew F.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Mallard Cottage

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10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

Little Gem

Ralph D.

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Great place to stay

Kim H.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Excellent

Stuart P.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Fantastic!

Matthew B.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Lovely place to stay !!