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Crab Cottage

Sandsend, North York Moors & Coast (Ref. 1090655)

Customer rating

4.4★

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Yorkshire Coastal Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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59 Customer Review(s)

  • Ruth

    “On the plus side, we really liked the way the cottage was laid out and the aga was a bonus once we discovered how to make it hot enough to cook in.”

    The garden (although a climb) offered outside space, however the view of the sea was partially obscured by vegetation. The plastic box containing garden furniture had a door which was on the floor when we arrived and needs fixing. The boiler was located in a locked shed with no clear access if needed. We experienced a flood in the main shower on the Sunday after we arrived due to a blocked trap, which we managed to clear. It appeared to be a build-up over time. There were a number of ...

    The garden (although a climb) offered outside space, however the view of the sea was partially obscured by vegetation. The plastic box containing garden furniture had a door which was on the floor when we arrived and needs fixing. The boiler was located in a locked shed with no clear access if needed. We experienced a flood in the main shower on the Sunday after we arrived due to a blocked trap, which we managed to clear. It appeared to be a build-up over time. There were a number of maintenance issues throughout the stay. The aga required regular adjustment as it overheated at times, and there were spider webs on the extraction fan. There are numerous light switches that do not operate any lights, and the lighting in part of the kitchen/dining area was inadequate. The underfloor heating was difficult to regulate, sometimes becoming much hotter without adjustment. The kitchen filter tap often ran hot. The bedroom with the ensuite had a speaker but no main lighting, and the bedside lights were not sufficient for the room. The ensuite toilet flushed with hot water for most of the week. There were limited logs provided for the fire, which was not sufficient during colder weather. There was an old, broken microwave in the scullery, and cupboards contained a number of unused items that could be cleared. While there were supplies such as toilet paper and dishwasher tablets, there were limited basic kitchen items such as cleaning products, tea towels and cooking essentials. The pots, pans and trays were well used. The information provided for operating appliances and systems was limited and would benefit from being clearer. The gutter at the front of the house also appeared to require repair during wet weather. None of this reflects on the cleaning staff, as the cottage was clean, well presented, and furnished with comfortable beds and good quality towels. The cottage is in a great position and has a lot of potential, but a number of maintenance issues affected the overall experience.

    - Ruth, May 2026
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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double and 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Utility
  • Snug with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and woodburning stove
  • Gas AGA, electric hob, 2 x microwave, fridge/ freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking available for 3 cars in a designated space to the left on the lane as you turn in off the main road
  • Front gravelled area and large rear garden with patio and lawned area
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles
  • Note: Phone signal may be intermittent
  • Note: Check-in at 16.00, check-out by 10.00

The property

Crab Cottage, set within the natural grandeur of the North York Moors National Park and with stunning coastal views, is a wonderful base for a trip to this popular location.

The stone-fronted facade will enchant you, with a front patio yard where you can relax on the bench and enjoy the lovely surroundings.

Step inside to find wonderful décor with a touch of marine blue to match your seaside location and beamed ceilings and hardwood floors bursting with character.

Find the open-plan living area, where you can relax in the armchairs and savour home-cooked meals at the contemporary dining table sitting in the room's centre.

Prepare hearty recipes in the spacious kitchen, which includes an AGA cooker and an electric hob to meet your culinary needs.

Escape to the snug and sink into the luxurious corner sofa and perch your cup of tea on the unique coffee table, whilst the woodburning stove softly heats the room.

With a washer/ dryer to keep your holiday clothes fresh and a dishwasher to keep the house clean and tidy, a self-catered stay has never been more convenient!

As the sun sets over the sea, head upstairs to the first floor to relax and revitalise in the stunning bathroom, where you may either enjoy a relaxing dip in the tub or a refreshing shower.

Choose between three beautiful bedrooms to rest your head, all white-washed with striking feature walls, including a double with en-suite shower room, a double and a lovely twin, all with matching furniture to unpack your belongings. Enjoy a steaming cup of coffee in the spacious garden in the morning to wake up to salty sea air and wonderful landscapes.

Sandsend is a pet-friendly holiday destination with a beautiful beach, as well as plenty of services for your self-catering stay, such as a local shop and restaurants.

Take a trip to Whitby when you're not exploring the natural beauty of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, where historians will relish the gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, climb the 199 Steps for spectacular panoramic views, or visit the family-friendly sandy beach for picnics and sandcastle building.

Follow winding cobbled alleyways filled with 18th-century cottages, stroll paths along the Yorkshire cliff tops, and go rock pooling on the little sandy beach in Staithes, an unmissable seaside community perched on a hillside with picture-perfect coastal vistas.

Travel to Robin Hood's Bay for a historic, postcard-perfect fishing village with tiny alleyways full of character, quaint shops, and excellent tearooms, as well as the Bay's museum, which houses local history and tradition.

Crab Cottage is an ideal base for exploring Yorkshire's coast and countryside with your loved ones.

Link to Crab Cottage Virtual Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=TTSi4P4smax

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

SANDSEND

Whitby 2.5 miles.

Lying on Yorkshire's spectacular Heritage Coastline, Sandsend is the ideal place for a family holiday with its award winning, wide sweeping beaches, rock pools and dramatic cliffs. Indeed this part of the coastline is known locally as the Dinosaur Coast because of the many fossils found here. In the season, beachside stalls offer everything from light snacks and drinks to boats, buckets and spades! Children will enjoy damming the little beck where it crosses the beach to form a freshwater lagoon - great (and safe) for paddling and boating! For the more energetic the village sits on the lovely long distance Cleveland Way Trail, which offers great off-road cycling along the disused coastal railway as well as breathtaking clifftop walks. The National Trust now own the nearby headland, Sandsend Ness, where there is a delightful nature trail in the old quarry pits. A special place offering something for everyone!

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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