Alby House is deceptively spacious - its exterior belies the scale of accommodation within.
The well-equipped kitchen (we love cooking too!) is fitted with fridge, ceramic hob electric oven, microwave, washing machine, and dishwasher. Plentiful crockery, glassware, cutlery and cooking implements provided, and lots of storage for your own foodstuffs. A fridge-freezer is in the adjoining storm porch.
The dining room has been knocked through to create a spacious, airy, kitchen-diner. The dining room has a table seating up to 9 settings (extension panels to insert as required), and a radio/CD player and iPod dock. A range of board games are in the cupboard, and a wide selection of books are provided throughout the house.
There is a cosy south-facing lounge, with a smart flat-screen colour television, and a selection of DVDs. Electric central heating throughout the house can be supplemented in winter/spring by the two cosy log burners in the dining room and lounge. Starter logs provided.
Two kingsize double rooms, one regular double, one large twin and one single bedroom easily accommodate up to 9 people, and make it suitable for 2 families sharing, or an extended family visit with grandparents, or a group of adults. Bed linen and towels are provided, as well as a travel cot, high chair and stair gate where required. Please note, bedding is not provided for the cot: we know guests prefer to bring their own bedding, familiar to little ones.
There are two newly reburbished well-appointed bathrooms, one large bathroom with shower bath, washbasin and toilet, and the other a shower room with electric shower, toilet and washbasin.
The kitchen overlooks the large enclosed back garden with patio and lawn, garden furniture and barbecue - a private haven for when the tide is in. The large wooden outhouse play 'den' has games and toys (including table football, pool and table tennis) so it can be used by the younger guests, as well as the young at heart! The storm porch is also a great place to store coats, wellies and boots etc en route into the house, especially when returning from the beach or a walk.
The den can also be used as secure storage for bikes, surfboards, and other activity equipment.
A big plus in any seaside village is the paved drive with off-street parking for 2 cars - which makes your arrival and unloading as easy as can be. In addition, for any additional cars there is a large public (paying) car park along the road at the top of the bank, which has electric recharge points; and another public car park at the bank bottom, by the beach. Please note this is very busy in peak holiday periods.
Alby House is so handy for the beach, just over from the road and path down to the beach which is a slope, no steps, for easier access. And the local pub is just a few doors away. On a practical note, for daily provisions there is a butchers and grocers in Hinderwell; a Coop supermarket on the main road just before Staithes, and a range of stores and shops in Whitby.
Accommodation is over 3 floors, with facilities on the first floor, accessible only by staircases which may be challenging for anyone with mobility issues.
We enjoyed very much our stay at Runswick Bay, an area we hadn't visited before but will certainly do so again. Your home was a delight and much thought had obviously gone into furnishing for comfort. We were particularly impressed with the well-equipped kitchen and as our son cooked wonderful meals each evenning he was really pleased to have everything to hand!
A lovely week despite rainy weather. The den was a great idea - boys thoroughly entertained . All beds v. confy and pillows fine.
A really attractive, well-equipped cottage in an excellent situation in the village. Everything was lovely and clean and the beds were really comfortable. I had a query before we went and it was dealt with in a really efficient way by the owners.
We have had a wonderful week, enjoying this lovely house and the surrounding area. Two families stayed here and all of us would come back, adults and children alike loved the cosy house. We were never cold, the fire was excellent and kept every room warm. Each night we slept well, the beds and duvets so comfy
We've had a fantastic week in this well-appointed, child-friendly house and beautiful region. There's everything here we could need. Thank you so much. Four generations from Manchester and Germany
Our three families have all had a brilliant week here and the house is absolutely perfect. We appreciate all the little extras you provided, they made for a very comfrotable stay. This house really was well-equipped. It was our first time in Whitby and we enjoyed it so much and will definitley be back!
We have all really enjoyed our first holiday in Runswick, a lovely bay with friendly people, and a comfortable, well-equipped house. The children have loved paddling in the sea and playing the football game. We all enjoyed sitting in the lovely big garden when the tide came in and we had to leave the beach.
We have had a fantastic holiday and the house has been perfect for our two familiies. The children loved the den and the space they had in the garden and house. The facilities are excellent especially the kitchen. Thank you for making it a wonderful holiday, and the little touches were greatly appreciated.
Children: I think the house is extremely homely and cosy. It made my whole family happy. We had such fun at the beach and playing rounders in the garden. Parents: As you can see we have had a super holiday in this excellent house.
Another really wonderful New Year - thank you! The houseis lovely and so well-equipped - even for eclectic food lovers like our bunch! The village is beautiful and we had some great walks with a cosy living room to retreat to after.
This was a return visit for three generations - all 8 of us. We loved the house and location last time, and so were keen to come back. Great well-equipped house catering for all our kids (10,8 and 2).. Table tennis tournaments aplenty! Amazing beach, fantastic house and location.
Lovely large house, well equipped. Garden lovely size. Games room was a great hit with children and adults too! Beds very comfy, plenty of hot water and towels. A lovely house with lots of room and everything a large family could want.
