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Vanguard is a cottage attached to Whitby Lighthouse in Yorkshire. It sleeps five people,

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Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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Whitby, Yorkshire
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vanguard is a cottage attached to Whitby Lighthouse in Yorkshire. It sleeps five people,

This attractive cottage on the Whitby Lighthouse site has sitting room, kitchen/dining room, double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom, bathroom and shower room. Features include oil central heating, electric wood burner, electric hob and oven.

Vanguard 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. Also on this site is Galatea, sleeping five guests.

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.

Outside:
Large walled garden with tiered lawn, a paved patio in lower tier and garden furniture.
Ample parking available.

Additional Information:
Children and infants welcome. Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge). Dog owners, please be aware, although the garden is mostly walled or fenced, it is not entirely dog proof for determined pets!
There is no WiFi available at Vanguard 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.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Whitby Abbey. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Whitby Abbey and 15 minutes by foot from Whitby Harbour
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Whitby cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Rural Retreats Holidays Ltd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 21

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Vanguard is a Cottage Attached to Whitby Lighthouse in Yorkshire
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Vanguard is a cottage attached to Whitby Lighthouse in Yorkshire. It sleeps five people, Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

A unique property attached to a lighthouse with superb views out to sea. Comfortable and very well-equipped, its a perfect getaway-from-it-all venue. Situated on the Cleveland way, the property affords easy access for cliff-top walking to Whitby or Robin Hood’s Bay - both highly recommended walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luci J.

Lovely and comfortable and clean with everything you need.

Great lighthouse in beautiful Yorkshire
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019