Runswick Bay is tucked away and tranquil, but within easy reach of so many other wonderful coastal and moorland locations and attractions. A selection of leaflets for local attractions is in the dining room.
Whitby is just 8 miles to the south, along the scenic A174 coastal road, with spectacular views of the Sandsend/Whitby bay as you drop down Lythe Bank. Whitby is famous as a vibrant old fishing town, overlooked by dramatic Whitby Abbey (the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula tales) and its fascinating English Heritage visitor centre; the Captain Cook Museum; and renowned for fish and chips (including the celebrated Magpie Café); plus a whole range of festivals and seasonal activities.
The picturesque fishing village of Staithes lies just north of Runswick Bay, and can be reached by the cliff top footpath (around 1.5 hour's walk), or road. Further north is Saltburn, a favourite for surfers, with equipment hire from the promenade (opposite the pier).
Just inland is Goathland (aka Aidensfield, in the popular television series 'Heartbeat') nestling in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and the renowned North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a nostalgic steam train trip through the stunning moorland landscape. Only slightly further afield en route to Pickering lies Dalby Forest with its fantastic cycle routes and trails, and the Go Ape experience. Real apes feature in Flamingoland, just the other side of Pickering, one of the north's most popular theme parks, with wild rides and even wilder animals in its animal park and zoo. And of course, Scarborough is just a little further south down the coast, with its many seaside attractions which include the Sea Life Centre.
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.
