The sparkling jewel on the crown of the Yorkshire Coast, Robin Hood’s Bay is as picturesque as it comes. Nestled beneath towering cliffs, this sleepy fishing village stretches down towards the sea, offering an array of pubs, independent boutiques and cafés along the way. Thanks to its location along the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors National Park, there’s plenty to see and do in the local area. What’s more, you’ll find some of the best cottages in North Yorkshire right on your very doorstep. The perfect recipe for a sublime staycation? We certainly think so! Read more
As Featured in Yorkshire Life Magazine - 'Special Spots' April 2026 "The view from the bedrooms is just the classic, iconic Robin Hood’s Bay view all the way across the bay, and it’s to die for." — Yorkshire Life Magazine Fernleigh is an elegant Victorian villa in the Upper Bay of Robin Hood’s Bay, offering generous space for families and groups, with six beautifully appointed bedrooms, private gardens, and far-reaching sea views. Set on Mount Pleasant South, the house combines period character with modern comforts, including south-facing bedrooms, a large enclosed garden for outdoor dining, and thoughtfully designed living spaces. With off-street parking, EV charging, and easy access to the beach, village, and coastal paths, Fernleigh is an ideal base for a relaxed and luxurious stay by the sea.
River Bank Cottage sits in a peaceful location outside Whitby, with excellent access to the North York Moors and coast. It's next to the Esk with beautiful views of the river and the Larpool viaduct. The one-bedroom self-catering cottage is excellent for couples and individuals, with a sofa-bed increasing accommodation to four people for small families to stay. Guests love the quiet spot close to Whitby's famous sights and attractions. This property is an excellent base for a walking, cycling and sightseeing holiday in all seasons. Children and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
"1 Bed Cottage in Dalby" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in rainfall shower and WC - Electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge with ice...
"Wayside Farm Cart Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. This wonderful North Yorkshire village rests on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and is close to the coast. Burniston is famed for its dinosaur footprints found on the rocks in the village. It is served by a shop/Post Office...
"Ted's Place" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in North Yorkshire. The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be...
"Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. The picturesque village of Scalby lies just 2.5 miles from the seaside resort of Scarborough. The village centre, with its stone cottages and Victorian houses, boasts good facilities, with a pub, two local shops, a quaint tea room, a...
"The Nook" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. A peaceful village on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, Glaisdale is set amongst beautiful countryside in the heart of the Esk Valley. The village itself has a post office in the general store, an excellent butcher (famed for his...
"Honeysuckle Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Redcar and Cleveland. A delight for artists, Staithes is a quaint, peaceful seaside town with cobblestone streets and narrow alleyways. A secluded sandy beach is nestled among the rocky shoreline, and the town's charming homes and cottages are grouped around the...
"Lowdale Barns East" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Sleights is ideal for a holiday. 4 miles from the Yorkshire coastline, it is on the edge of the moors with attractive villages and scenery. Sleights boasts a pub, a fish and chip shop, an antique shop with a café, a butcher's, a bakery, a...
"3 Bed Cottage in Fylingdales" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin, 1 king-size with zip-and-link bed which can be turned into 2 single beds on request - please if required do...
"3 Bed Cottage in Whitby" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and a separate WC - Electric oven and grill, fridge with icebox,...
"Little Acorn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Briggswath is a quiet neighbourhood in a sought-after part of the village of Sleights, resting on the north side of the River Esk, and is named after one of the medieval bridges. The village used to be part of the parish of Aislaby, which sits...
"Eskdale View, 5 Hollins Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The pretty village of Grosmont sits at the junction of the River Esk and Murk Esk in the midst of striking North Yorkshire Moors scenery. The area is characterised by its narrow roads, steep hills and scenic views over valleys of patchwork...
"2 Bed Cottage in Whitby" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, plus 1 ground-floor WC - Electric cooker, fridge,...
"High Nook" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. Set in the village of Fylingthorpe just outside Robin Hood’s Bay, this is a wonderful spacious property ideally placed to enjoy the surrounding coastline as well as the beautiful North York Moors National Park.. Ground Floor:...
"No.15 Riverside Walk (Mallard)" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be...
"Apartment 6 Bay View" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. The bustling coastal town of Scarborough, which has been a favourite since the Victorian era, still has many of the original excellent structures, parks, and gardens, as well as its iconic castle that towers over the community. Two outstanding...
"2 Bed Cottage in Pickering" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom - bath with overhead shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave -...
"Wayside Farm Dairy Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. This wonderful North Yorkshire village rests on the fringes of the North York Moors National Park and close to the coast. Burniston is famed for its dinosaur footprints found on the rocks in the village. It is served by a shop/Post Office and...
"2 Bed Apartment in Whitby" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave - Highchair and...
"Greenfingers" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in North Yorkshire. The small village of Habberley lies near the Stiperstones and has several attractive half-timbered houses including Habberley Hall which dates back to the 16th century and was once home to the Mytton family, a famous member being Jack Mytton...
"Olsen" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Robin Hood's Bay, with its narrow cobbled streets and quaint cottages, is one of the most picturesque villages on the English coastline. Situated between Scarborough and Whitby, this charming old fishing village is to be found nestling at the...
"West Cliff Apartment" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in North Yorkshire. Whitby is a seaside town in North Yorkshire, England, situated in the Scarborough district, at the mouth of the River Esk. The town offers a large selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities. Whitby also...
"Stakesby Villa Whitby" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in North Yorkshire. The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be...
"2 Bed Apartment in Scarborough" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in North Yorkshire. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king sized, 1 twin - 1 bathroom shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC - Kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine,...
"Huckleberry" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Redcar and Cleveland. Tucked away on the beautiful North Yorkshire Coast, Staithes is a quintessential seaside village providing a scenic setting from which to explore the true delights of Yorkshire. Visitors to the area have all their needs covered as the village...
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When it comes to Robin Hood’s Bay cottages, you’ll certainly have the pick of the bunch. From self-catering holiday hideaways large enough for all the gang to cosy stone cottages on the outskirts of town, you’ll find it all in this lovely Yorkshire locale. Whether you’re travelling with friends, family, your other half or all of the above, you’re bound to find your dream holiday property in no time within our collection. All that’s left to do is pack your suitcase — and your bucket and spade!
Cosy pubs, excellent restaurants, vibrant galleries, quirky boutiques…Robin Hood’s Bay is as rich in culture and cuisine as it is in natural beauty. Gourmands will like sampling fresh seafood and artisanal local produce, while history lovers will adore discovering more about the town’s smuggling past. Beach bums will want to head straight for the sand for a day of relaxing and rambling. Keep an eye out for fossils as you go: Robin Hood’s Bay is one of the UK’s best fossil-hunting spots! Sold on a trip to this idyllic spot? Browse our full collection of cottages today.
Whatever your interests, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy in Robin Hood’s Bay. From hiking and biking to boutique browsing and antique shopping, there’s so much to add to your agenda.
If you’re travelling from one of the major cities in the UK, below shows an average distance to Robin Hood’s Bay, so you know what to expect when choosing to visit by car.
London: 260 miles
Birmingham: 184 miles
Glasgow: 226 miles
Liverpool: 152 miles
Manchester: 123 miles
Leeds: 80 miles
Edinburgh: 194 miles
Newcastle: 78 miles
Rich in history, wild natural beauty and strong local culture, the glorious region of North Yorkshire welcomes you with open arms. England’s largest county, there’s so much to do and see, it’s hard to pick where to go first! Here are a few of our favourite spots:
