Fisherman's Cottage
Quaint, cosy fisherman's cottage with an amazing view
Fisherman's Cottage
Lovely cottage with amazing views
we are telling all our friends.
thank you.
Fantastic location.
Close to great pubs and cafes.
Everything we needed for a fantastic holiday.
the George Hotel is a great place to eat and very friendly. The Cod and Lobster on the other hand was really nice food but very poor service.
thanks Jackie
Easy walk into main part of Staithes and to pubs, coffee bars etc. The local Co-Op on the edge of Staithes has all the supplies you need and easy to get to.
Jackie was really responsive in all comms and it was a pleasure to stay at her place.
Thanks
Ian and Cathy
We had thick sea fog on one day so driving out was interesting!
We cooked our main meals in the evenings. Shopping in the bottom end of Staithes is limited but we had brought food with us.
It is a quaint cottage and the stairs were a bit of a challenge for our old knees but we managed!
Lovely to watch the tides and the river flow, especially after torrential rain. Walked to the beach, around the two breakwaters and dropped a donation into the RNLI. A must do visit is to the Staithes Museum, full of local history especially Captain Cook who took his apprenticeship in Staithes, it is run by lovely local volunteers and just a 5 minute walk away…. Free entry but please make a donation to help with their bills.
Good location, near shops, pubs and walks with beautiful scenery.
Jackie was a thoughtful and communicative host.
. Friendly communications ensured that we knew support would be there if required.
A wonderful place for us to rest and recharge our batteries with plenty of opportunities for walking or eating out ( although a well-equipped kitchen gave us a choice)
Would highly recommend.
Really great access to walking, restaurants and coffee.. Check our Dotti's tea room !!
The cottage is absolutely tiny but very cosy and comfortable. Very warm & clean. Amazing location!
A few treats on arrival would put it up a level - even just some milk.
Otherwise all lovely and enjoyable.
The price hike seemed a little excessive hence the lower rating but we both needed a reset and paid the piper. Also, we were disappointed with the recent negative Yorkshire Life article about the village but that has no detraction on what Jackie and the team offer.
Another excellent stay and we look forwards to our next one in the future. We would always highly recommend Jackie's Fisherman's Cottages. Cheers
Alison and John
The location was perfect, just a short hop over the footbridge to the village, and the bench in the front garden is the perfect spot to watch the world go by.
Excellent communication from Jackie from the start helped make it a perfect place to stay.
I have an inkling we'll be returning.
Thank you.
Lots of things to do in the area, for all ages. it seemed like a safe place for children to wander within close eye of their parents.
if (when) I visit again, I will remember my binoculars (were they dolphins swimming out at sea?) my fishing rod (mackerel being caught off the harbour wall) and will buy a fossil hammer. so many great things to do and a beautiful area for walking 🩵
Perfect place for a relaxing time away. The cottage was clean and everything that you would need is at the he property.
Perhaps some milk in the fridge and tea and coffee would be nice if you are arriving after the shops in the village have closed.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Location! Oh my goodness. Fabulous! Steps from the village, steps from the sea, overlooking beck, on the path of Cleveland Way . Very steep / narrow but we parked outside using the permit.
Staithes is amazing, everything you could want for a holiday - great beach, harbour, glorious views, coffee shops , cafes and pubs ( we drank in King George and ate at Cod and Lobster ( book if you can)
Communication was great with owners and , once there, the lady who manages the property too.
It is the most gorgeous little house with so much history. And the location is perfect.
We ate at the cod and lobster one night and also had a drive along to Sandsend to go to the fish cottage which was gorgeous.
Thank you for the best stay
Beautiful views from the cottage, lovely walks, and nice places to eat and drink only 5 minutes walk. Perfect for a relaxing getaway
Thank you Jackie, our trip couldn’t have been any better! 😁👍
Great communication with the host Jackie and it was a nice touch that Jackie popped by to say hello. The housekeepers were very helpful too.
You couldn't ask for a better location in such a beautiful village. Highly recommended.
We didn't cook as we used take-away options. There is a really good fish and chip shop (Excelsior) at the top of the village just off the main road, Cobbles cafe does a pizza take-away on Thursday and we had a good pie and chips meal at the Royal George pub. Incidentally, grab a table outside the Royal George for a drink on a sunny afternoon/early evening as it's a sun trap. We had another very good meal at the Cod and Lobster pub (which also does a take-away menu) and for something to keep you going if you are hiking, the butcher does excellent home-made pork pies and sausage rolls!
Having a parking space outside is really useful and I can recommend the Kangaroo hand car wash in Easington who must get a lot of business thanks to the seagulls! If you are a light sleeper, you may prefer to bring a fan and keep the bedroom window closed in summer as seagulls start the dawn chorus at about 4am but that is part and parcel of staying on the coast.
Communication was excellent and there is someone in the village to contact in case of problems although we were fine. We loved our stay!
The cottage sits really well and is ideal for a couple or single person and after talking to our neighbours it is in demand. We chose this cottage mainly as it was featured in BBCs Gone Fishing. I read previous comments about parking outside the cottage but can confirm we parked a VW Golf and our neighbours had a Range Rover Evoque with no problems even when the bin lorry came past. The parking space and permit is a huge bonus.
The cottage is pleasantly laid out and the kitchen is ideal and the washing machine and dryer are an added bonus as I was able to rinse out my running clothes after an early morning run. The seating area at the front of the cottage is a great place to unwind and watch the world go by and it has the sun most of the day. The only downside was the size of the sink in the bathroom as it was very small and the hot water came from a separate unit attached to the wall which I found sprayed out and made a simple face wash a task.
You are a stones throw from the main area of Staithes and a couple of nice cafes - Cobbles of Staithes and Dotty’s. Both offer eat in or take away. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would recommend staying at the cottage especially if you like originality and want to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
TIP if you are intending to eat at The Cod and Lobster book weeks in advance of your visit as we did to avoid disappointment.
Also as we went out of season Staithes was very quiet, as we like it, but you might need to bring some food supplies as the only food shop (apart from the butchers) open when we visited was the Co op a short drive away.
All in all , a fabulous location , friendly locals, great walks and a cosy spot to come back to.
If you’re looking to get away and to relax it’s the perfect retreat. Close to lovely pubs and cafes and on the Cleveland Way for walking, Staithes is the place to unwind and the cottage has everything you need to do this. Clean with all you need to enjoy your stay, it was just what was needed. Thanks!
Great to use as a ‘home base’ for days out walking and exploring the coastline.
The modern and clean kitchen is fantastically equipped to cater at home.
A little TLC in the rest of the house would perhaps not go amiss to up the comfort level for days/evenings in.
Smart TV and Smart Heating - with limitations & not so easy to navigate and use.
Ours was a Summer visit but imagine in the Winter months with the fire going it is quite a glowing & cosy snug.
Mandy & Keith are very friendly and excellent response time (literally minutes) to queries.
We look forward to a return in the Winter/Spring.
Great hosts too!
We missed the advice on the listing to not book if you are over 6ft. However, my boyfriend is 6ft 2 and had no issues or bangs on the head. In fact, he absolutely loved the place!
Looking forward to returning in another season...
I found myself unexpectedly visiting on my own the lovely people of Staithes made me very welcome.
I can't wait to go back .
It is a very cosy cottage but perfect for two people to share a romantic few days away - the views down over the harbour from the front room and bedroom window are beautiful. On a couple of rainy days, it was lovely to shut ourselves away, light the fire, snuggle up and read our books in the living room. The kitchen had everything we needed for a few days and we self-catered on a couple of evenings, picking up food from the coop at the top of the village (about 15 mins and a bit of a hill away). We enjoyed hearty meals in the Cod and Lobster and The Royal George (the steak and ale pie was amazing) on the other evenings. The smart heating system meant the house was always cosy and warm. The bathroom is small but very clean and functional. The bed was very comfy.
It was great to be able to park directly outside the cottage so that we could easily drive out of town on the days we decided to explore the moors. However, if you wanted to just stay in Staithes for a few days, we could easily have entertained ourselves in the shops, having tea and scones in lovely Dotty's and exploring the walking routes along the coast towards Whitby.
All communication we had with the owner was extremely prompt and helpful and all useful information was provided in advance of our arrival or was available in the house booklet on arrival. It was clear that Amanda was available in the village if we had any problems or queries at any time - luckily we didn't have any issues but she was extremely friendly and polite on the couple of times we emailed her.
Comedy stars
Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer stayed in Fisherman's Cottage and Old Jack's while filming the BBC Series Gone Fishing in 2020. Click on the pic to see what they found.
Fisherman's Cottage...
... has a cosy beamed sitting room with an open fire, the well-equipped kitchen was refurbished and refitted in 2020. The cottage sleeps two in a pretty double bedroom with small ensuite shower room. Fisherman's enjoys a south-facing sun terrace with amazing views. Please note, the low-beamed living ceiling isn't suitable for anyone much over 6ft tall. The guest welcome pack is crammed with suggestions of things to do and enjoy on the Yorkshire Riviera. There's Wi-Fi, TV and a digital radio Parking is free and right outside. Fisherman's is heated by electric radiators in the sitting room and bedroom, the open fire is a lovely option in winter. If you want to know anything else, please check out our FAQ and T&C, or contact us via phone or email.
Fisherman's Cottage...
... has a cosy beamed sitting room with an open fire, the well-equipped kitchen was refurbished and refitted in 2020. The cottage sleeps two in a pretty double bedroom with small ensuite shower room. Fisherman's enjoys a south-facing sun terrace with amazing views. Please note, the low-beamed living ceiling isn't suitable for anyone much over 6ft tall. The guest welcome pack is crammed with suggestions of things to do and enjoy on the Yorkshire Riviera. There's Wi-Fi, TV and a digital radio Parking is free and right outside. Fisherman's is heated by electric radiators in the sitting room and bedroom, the open fire is a lovely option in winter. If you want to know anything else, please check out our FAQ and T&C, or contact us via phone or email.
Fisherman's Cottage Booking Calendar 2024-25
Available dates are marked in green, minimum stay is two nights. The price shown is the price-per-night based on a three night break. Two night breaks are liable to a supplement, breaks longer than three nights receive a discount on the daily rate. The price of a week long seven night break is five times the price shown for a nightly break. If the price is £150 a night, seven nights will cost £750. To see the price, simply select the days you want your holiday to start and end using the check-in and check-out tabs below and the price will be calculated and displayed automatically, with any discounts or supplements included.
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Bob Mortimer steps out of Fisherman's Cottage and says hi to Paul Whitehouse stepping out of Old Jack's in the 2020 BBC TV show Gone Fishing
Bob Mortimer steps out of Fisherman's Cottage and says hi to Paul Whitehouse stepping out of Old Jack's in the 2020 BBC TV show Gone Fishing