Jet Cottage is a pretty fisherman's cottage right in the heart of Whitby.
It sleeps 4 people in two bedrooms laid out over 3 floors.
Jet Cottage has been fully refurbished for 2010 to include new soft furnishings, carpets and wooden flooring throughout.
Great attention to detail has created a light airy contemporary feel, yet maintaining it's cosy charm.
On the ground floor, there is a fully-fitted kitchen, combined with lounge and dining areas. The kitchen comprises gas hob with electric oven, microwave and fridge.
The lounge area has comfortable seating for 4 people, flat-screen TV with DVD and SKY box. There is a selection of books, games and DVDs.
An electric fire complements the full gas central heating for cosy winter evenings.
On the first floor is a double bedroom, with matching furniture and flat-screen TV/DVD. Opposite this, is a shower room with power shower in a large enclosure, WC and sink with light and shaver point.
Steep stairs lead to the top floor, where there are twin beds with matching drawers. Flat-screen TV. There are lovely sea and harbour views from these windows.
Outside, there is a seat in the lovely quaint yard, which is a haven of calm, yet just yards away from the hustle of Flowergate.
All bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided.
There is complementary tea/coffee and preserves and a welcome pack of wine and locally baked cakes.
Non-smoking policy
One dog allowed
Parking nearby on street
Highlights
Cosy but contemporary cottage
Ideal central but quiet location
Pictures
lounge/kitchen
double bedroom
twin bedroom
view from top bedroom
Facilities
Sleeps:
4
Bedrooms:
2
Cot Available:
Yes
Disabled Facilities: No.
Linen Provided: Yes. All bedding, towels,tea towels etc
Pets Allowed: Yes. by arrangement
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Gas
Open Fire: No.
Smoking Allowed: No. Seat outside in the yard.
Outdoor Facilities: Yes. seat ouside in the yard
Directions
From Scarborough:
Take the A170 to Whitby. Cross the new bridge (looking to your right, a magnificent view of the harbour).
Straight over the traffic lights and down a bank to a mini-roundabout and turn left.
Go up the hill to another roundabout and take the last turn.
This is St Hildas Terrace.
Continue on this road, past the Resolution Hotel and the Elsinore pub.
Continue straight on into Flowergate (ignoring the bend in the road to the right) and the entrance to Oystons Yard is halfway down on your left, between a clothes shop called Howl and the travel agents. There is a gate with a sign on it, saying Private Yard- no public access at the entrance to the yard.
Our cottage is the second one with Jet Cottage on a plaque outside.
From York:
Take the A64 to the Pickering turn-off.
Go to Pickering, straight across at the roundabout on to the A169 to Whitby.
Keep on this road (going through Sleights) until a large roundabout. Take last exit onto the A171, keep on this road, straight ahead at the next roundabout (large garage on left), keep going till the next junction, turn left.
After approx 250 yards, turn left onto Chubb Hill.
Up the hill to the next roundabout turn right (last exit) onto St Hilda's Terrace.
Stay on this road, past The Resolution Hotel and the Elsinore pub and continue onto Flowergate (ignoring the bend in the road to the right) and the entrance to Oystons Yard is on your left, between a clothes shop called Howl and the travel agents.
There is a gate with a sign on it saying Private Yard- no public access at the entrance to the yard. Our cottage is the second one with Jet Cottage on a plaque outside.
From the North:
Head towards Guisborough and take the by-pass and follow the signs to Whitby.
This is the A171.
After approx. 20 miles, you will come to a roundabout with a miniature Abbey in the centre and large garage on left).
Keep going till the next junction, turn left.
After approx 250 yards, turn left onto Chubb Hill.
Up the hill to the next roundabout turn right (last exit) onto St Hilda's Terrace.
Stay on this road, past The Resolution Hotel and the Elsinore pub and continue onto Flowergate (ignoring the bend in the road to the right) and the entrance to Oystons Yard is on your left, between a clothes shop called Howl and the travel agents.
There is a gate with a sign on it saying Private Yard- no public access at the entrance to the yard. Our cottage is the second one with Jet Cottage on a plaque outside.