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Seascape, an ideal seaside bolthole
Seascape is situated at the top of the picturesque village, Runswick Bay. Offering spacious living area, large garden (with outdoor shower) and private parking. This delightful, well proportioned home has been renovated to a high standard, incorporating seaside style with comfort and relaxation. Locally made driftwood sculpture and art provide unique decoration. To make the most of the sun all day long, the house has two outdoor seating areas - one at the front of the house and one at the back.

Hinderwell/Runswick bay peaceful escape
Refurbished spacious 3 bedroom house ideal for romantic breaks or getaway with the family. Looking over fields with access to the Cleveland Way. 2 minute drive to Runswick bay, 5 minute drive to quaint seaside village of Staithes. Whitby is a 12 minute drive Great/regular coastal bus service Very quiet location New kitchen/bathroom Off street parking 2 cars Pubs, butchers, fish n chips, supermarket all nearby 150Mb internet Pets welcome - dog friendly/safe enclosed yard to the rear No smoking

Runswick Bay - Top Gallant - with great sea views
(Please note airbnb now have all in one pricing). Top Gallant is down the hill - in the Bay. The Bay is a small clutch of largely whitewashed cottages. We have a great south facing veranda with amazing views. The cottage faces south with views right across the bay. Bedding and towels provided. Free parking pass for the (“Homeowners car park). 3 nights minimum booking. No Pets. The property is not suitable for mobility problems due to steps. Check in 3pm. Check out 10.30am.

Beautifully Renovated Cottage next to Beach
Bay Tree Cottage is located in a peaceful location a stones throw away from the beach and the Cod & Lobster with the other village amenities only a short stroll away. The spacious cottage has been fully renovated throughout to a high standard. It features a wood burning stove, a great outside area and the sea views from the master bedroom are breathtaking. It is suitable for couples & families alike, ideal for both relaxing or a more energetic break, for example walking the Cleveland Way.

Stone Row Cottage with logburner. Brotton
Stone Row Cottage is a recently refurbished property situated in the picturesque village of Brotton. This a family and pet friendly home and is located within 2 miles of the seaside town of Saltburn, and a 4 mile drive to the North Yorkshire Moors. This unique and cozy cottage is ideally located and central to both local amenities and places of interest. You will be a short drive away from the best beaches, moors and woodlands the North East has to offer. On street parking is available.

Laura Knight Studio: hide-away in heart of village
With its original ships' timber beams, the old forge where Laura and Harold Knight painted in the early 1900's is one of the oldest buildings in Staithes. It has been restored for use as a cosy studio-cottage right in the heart of the old village. It has a bed-deck with comfortable mattress, a bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and multi-fuel stove. It's perfect for couples but the futon can also be opened out to form a comfortable double bed for extra guests (£10 pppn for extra guests).

Crumbleclive Cabin
Crumbleclive is a beautifully restored 100 year old cabin set within the dramatic backdrop of Crunkly Ghyll. It was originally the ‘Gun Room’ for the local estate in the 1890s! The Cabin has a balcony overlooking the gorge with the River Esk rapids visible at the bottom. Surrounded by Oak trees you will feel amongst the treetops as birds gather on the branches around you and fly through the gorge below. It is perfect for couples wanting a romantic getaway to recharge the batteries!

Spacious fisherman’s cottage Staithes - sleeps 6
A spacious, charming and cosy fisherman's cottage in the heart of old Staithes. Close to the sea , beach, and the famous Cod & Lobster pub. With ample room for relaxing after a day of exploring - it’s the perfect space to relax and unwind. There are 3 bedrooms sleeping 6 , including a generous master on the 1st floor, a large double and twin bedded room on the 2nd floor. With a newly refurbished house bathroom and spacious kitchen the cottage is perfect for couples and families.

Views to die for at Garr End Cottage Staithes.
The Cottage occupies a front line position, with breathtaking, uninterrupted sea views, just off the high street in the bottom of staithes old town. Two minutes walk from the famous Cod & Lobster pub and eatery. Sleeps 2 The cottage used to be the communal bakery where the womenfolk would bring their dough to be baked You will find yourself immersed in the history of this quaint old village once home to Captain James Cook, artist Dame Laura Knight, and countless smugglers.

Driftwood Cottage with sea Views
Driftwood Cottage is a stylish recently renovated 2 bedroom cottage (sleeps 5) arranged over 3 floors located in the picturesque seaside village of Staithes, North Yorkshire. The cottage is snugly situated on a peaceful side street with beautiful sea views of Staithes Harbour and is a stone's throw from the sea front and the local pub. The cottage is beautifully presented with an open plan ground floor comprising of living room, dining area and well equipped modern kitchen.

Saltwater-Beautiful, cosy old fisherman's cottage
Previously a fisherman’s cottage in the quaint seaside village of Staithes. A stones throw from the harbour, Saltwater cottage has been fully renovated throughout to the highest standard. With a log burner, beams galore and a beautiful high spec kitchen with Belfast sink. It is the perfect hideaway to escape the stresses of daily life, waking up to glimpses of the glistening sea and losing yourself in the sound of crashing waves and soaring seagulls.

Cosy Cobbles
This beautiful apartment is refurbished to a high standard. It is comfortable, romantic and very self-contained. It is on the second floor, 2 floors above Cobbles coffee/ice cream and gift shop. There is a completely separate entrance for the apartment around the side of Cobbles. The views down the cobbled High Street to the front of the property are quaint and pretty. To the back there are stunning views over the Beck. Free WiFi is available too.
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All about Runswick
With its mile-long golden sweep of sand, safe swimming, and a pretty village of old stone fishermen’s houses clinging to the wooded cliffs behind it, Runswick Bay is one of the North’s loveliest beach communities. However, its neighbouring resorts of Whitby, 10 miles south, and the arty fishing harbour of Staithes to the north get all the attention, leaving Runswick comparatively undiscovered. All are part of the North York Moors National Park, a heather moorland rich in heritage sites and foodie villages, which rolls back from the cliffs and beaches of the dramatic coastline.
Other resorts may have more seaside amusements, galleries, and shops, but Runswick Bay is appealingly authentic and little-developed. Beach pursuits here mean hiring a paddleboard or kayak, poking around in rock pools, and fossil hunting, while its steep alleyways and streets of red-roofed cottages hide only a couple of places to buy a cup of tea or a pint.
What are the top things to do in Runswick?
Fossil Hunting
This area of the Yorkshire coast consists of Jurassic-age shales that are constantly being eroded, leaving fossils such as ammonites, belemnites, and those of rare marine animals — and even dinosaurs — to be discovered on the beaches.
Cleveland Way National Trail
This 109-mile footpath skirts the coastline along the top of the cliffs above Runswick Bay, passing many lively coastal towns and fishing villages on its way to Helmsley, an attractive moorland market town famed for its food stores. A manageable shorter section follows the path north to the next bay, Port Mulgrave, then Staithes.
Hob Hole
In the cliffs above Runswick Bay are several caves. According to local folktales, the largest, Hob Hole, is named after a type of mischievous spirit called a hob, also known as a boggart or boggle, similar to a bogeyman or goblin. Legend has it that parents used to take children with whooping cough there to be cured.
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