Whitby Accommodation - Mitch Hose is a holiday cottage in Whitby, Yorkshire
Whitby Accommodation - Mitch Hose is a holiday cottage in Whitby, Yorkshire
   

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We have added a few pages to show the main features of Mitch House and many photographs of Whitby and the surrounding countryside.

Take a little time to browse through our photo pages and see what Whitby and Mitch House has to offer, for your holiday in a historical and beautiful part of the Yorkshire coastline.

Mitch House Holiday Accommodation in Whitby
The main bedroom in Mitch House in Whitby, Yorkshire. Newly fitted oak fronted kitchen with plenty of storage space. Double fan assisted oven with electric-hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, toaster, blender / juicer and all the expected utensils. Lounge area on second floor with window seats looking onto the cobbled street below perfect for people watching The ground floor lounge with original paneling, polished floors and seating within the bow window. The lounge has a refurbished fireplace with hand made tiles depicting scenes of the old seaside town from days gone bye.
The sun from over the harbour below shines through the window of the twin bedroom on the third floor. One of the "sleigh beds" at rest upon the polished floorboards. Relax on one of the leather sofa's on the ground floor after your journey, and refresh yourself before savouring all that Whitby has to offer on your holiday. Behind the microwave in fully equipped kitchen has another example of the hand-made tiles depicting a scene of the harbour entrance. A seat in the bow window allows a peak outside onto the cobbled street, typical of old Whitby.
The purlins seen running horizontally here in one of the bedrooms, were once a ships mast.        
Mitch-House is a listed building and as such I have hopefully refurbished the property in a sympathetic way The shower in our holiday cottage is invigorating and fitted with a safety valve to stop sudden heat loss or scalding for your comfort and safety. Reclaimed ships timbers are evident within the roof space of the twin bedroom. It was common practice to use timbers such as these as ship building was abundant at the time the house was built. The fireplace in the ground floor lounge with a little touch of the seaside. All set to snuggle down on the leather sofas after a day of exploring Whitby and other scenic parts of East Yorkshire. The staircase which winds its way through all five floors of the holiday home.
The doorway onto landing from main bedroom, all recently restored woodwork and newly carpeted. Another view of the lounge in our holiday cottage in the seaside town of Whitby. A closer look at the old panelling but for those with a hankering for the modern there's always the SKY TV to entertain you when you're tired of Whitbys attractions. The main bedroom on second floor with original paneled wall, beams and a polished floor. There's storage and hanging within the cupboard built into the paneling plus a chest of drawers alongside the king sized bed. Looking into the family bathroom from the landing on the first floor

Views of Whitby and surrounding areas
The view from the twin attic bedroom, as the tall masted sailing ship "Grand Turk" returned for another stay in Whitby. An arial view of the town showing the moorland and sea which surround it. The twin piers of the harbour mouth offering welcoming arms to boats working on the North Sea. The Grand Turk has been used for filming the Hornblower television series and also for the forthcoming series of "Longitude". Keeping an eye out of the bedroom windows onto the harbour below, and you might be surprised by what you see. It's not every day a full scale 18th century man-o-war replica lies beneath your bedroom window. An example of heather in bloom on the moorland within the national park which surrounds the town of Whitby.
Goathland, a small village is a twenty minute drive from the town. Some may recognise it as "Adensfeild" as it is known in the television series "Heartbeat" Five to ten minutes from the house is the "scaur" a stretch of shore where fossils, jet and rock pools can be discovered and explored. Ideal fun for the adventurous on holiday with children. The slipway down from the east pier leads onto "the scaur" a perfect place for beach combing among whatever treasures the last tide has left behind for you to discover. Looking southerly from the east pier onto "Tate Hill" sands with the town of Whitby behind. Approximately fifteen miles north along the coast road is the small village of Staithes, a perfect day out while on holiday in Whitby.
Take in the evening air with a stroll along the pier. With the North Sea on your right the harbour mouth on your left and the famous ruined abbey watching your progress from behind. All Captains Cook's four ships - Endeavour, Resolution, Adventure and Discovery were built at Whitby. Whitby harbour is now home to commercial fishing boats and private yachts. An authentic replica of HM Endeavour (but only 40% of the ship's original size) is berthed in Whitby Harbour The replica Endeavours arrival into Whitby harbour. A closer view of the replica Endeavours arrival into Whitby harbour The Abbey's history dates back to AD675 when St. Hilda founded a monastery. The present structure is from 1078 and is now in the care of English Heritage.
Tate Hill beach is just two minutes from our door and has nice soft sands on which to bathe. Tate Hill with the west cliff on the other side of Whitby harbour. The lower harbour where the smaller boats and cobbles find moorings and a place to store and repair nets and pots. The lower harbour at Whitby looking up the river Esk and onto the boatyard which once again finds itself busy thanks to the talent and knowledge that still remains among some of the few remaining boatbuilders from Whitby The pier on Tate Hill looks across to the bandstand on the west side of the harbour.
Crab and lobster pots stored against an old anchor which now sits on the east pier in Whitby. The lobster and crab pots may be empty but those who were up early may have caught a glimpse of their contents being auctioned in the fish market building on the opposite side of the harbour in the background. Not your typical holiday attraction, but an interesting one. St. Hilda's church sits high upon the east cliff with the old town below A good vantage point from which to view the town of Whitby is gained from "spion kop" above the road leading up and away from the fish quay. This road is called the kyber pass! Views of the yachting fraternity making their way out of Whitby's safe harbour for a days sailing
The yachting fraternity make their way out of Whitby's safe harbour for a days pleasure sailing Looking down onto the sands from St. Hilda's church yard The evening is drawing in whilst the last cobble makes it's way home to the safe harbour. Whitby harbour may be a shade of it's former glory in the days of vast fishing fleets, but it remains one of the busiest and most productive harbours on the North East coast. The light may be fading but the memories won't after your holiday in Whitby. With so much to see and do, the experiences can stay with you for some time. The harbour is as dry as the humour in the pubs behind it!
he marina and the boatyard at the top end of the harbour where the river Esk finds its way to the town The extension ends guard the harbour and over the years have offered safe mooring for many a vessel seeking the safety of Whitby. Looking at the skyline these sailors won't be needing the guiding lights from the piers to find their way home. A seagull glides effortlessly above the harbour below "Spion Kop" offers another vantage point over the town of Whitby.
Why not take a stroll along Whitby pier and watch the sea traffic passing by? A popular and relaxing part of your day in Whitby when you are looking for those quiet relaxing moments on holiday. The coastguard station keeps a watchful eye on the ever changing North Sea These "church stairs" were first recorded over six hundred years ago, and in the early 1700's were still wooden. It is a good climb from the Church Street below to the church itself, and there are still resting places at regular intervals. The famous 199 steps have associations with Bram Stoker, as he based much of his Dracula novel here whilst staying in Whitby in 1890. The tide is high but there is still soft sand on which to sit on a sunny evening, enjoying the views, watching the boats come home and just relaxing.
As the evening falls there is still enough light for a stroll around the harbour and the cobbled streets of Whitby. The light is fading as the sun sets but you have the memories to take home with you from your holiday in Whitby. Captain Cook came from Whitby. Bram Stoker’s Dracula was inspired by the graveyard here. Whitby jet has been used since Victorian times to make jewellery and ornaments. In its day Whitby has been both a shipbuilding and a whaling centre. The Whitby Town Tour can give you the quick insight into Whitby. Whitby is a coastal town on Yorkshire's east coast. Whitby has a wonderful history, a ruined abbey, a working harbour, a delightful collection of red roofed pantile cottages, narrow cobbled streets, and claims to have the country's best fish and chip shops! The town is also close to the scenic North York Moors National Park and the unspoilt fishing villages of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay.
The bustling street, typical of old Whitby, offers gifts and refreshments alike. Another good vantage point with views over Whitby, this is from the top of the famous 199 steps. The steps are a must-accomplish adventure for anyone visiting Whitby with a little enthusiasm and stamina! Fishing nets left to dry in the summer sun Whitby, a fishing town and, of course tourist destination is centred on its harbour at the mouth of the River Esk. Whitby has retained much of its old charm and character, cobbled streets remain and fishing boats still unload their catches. The ships cannon fires and echoes along the harbour to the delight of the crowd. The Grand Turk is back in Whitby!

 

  
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