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Whitby, North Yorkshire

Boatman's Loft

The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire

Boatman's Loft (formerly Old Coastguard Station)

A distinctive Robin Hood’s Bay red-roofed cottage on the edge of the beach.

The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The entrance at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The shower room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The shower room at Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The exterior of Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire
The area surrounding Boatman's Loft, Yorkshire

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A distinctive Robin Hood’s Bay red-roofed cottage on the edge of the beach.

At a glance

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
020018
Acorn rating

About Boatman's Loft (formerly Old Coastguard Station)

Perched on top of the sea wall on Yorkshire’s wild and rugged coastline, this converted loft space makes for a perfect coastal escape for two. Although it’s a one-bedroom loft, it feels spacious inside and benefits from uninterrupted views of the sea.

Robin Hood’s Bay is a historic 17th century fishing village where you can still grab fresh fish when the catch is brought back in. Explore on foot, traffic is strictly limited in the village, and stop in at one of the traditional pubs for lunch. Wainwright’s famous Coast to Coast Walk ends at The Bay Hotel opposite Boatman’s Loft. A little further afield, discover Whitby, just a six mile ramble along the clifftops. Enjoy some of the best fish and chips in the UK before vising the town’s ancient abbey.

 

Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, not available
  • Television, available
  • WiFi, available
  • Garden, not available
  • Microwave, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Telephone, not available
  • DVD, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • BBQ, not available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Second floor layout

Sitting room with dining area and sea views and open plan kitchen, bedroom (double with 5' bed) and shower room with large walk-in shower. All rooms have sloping ceilings.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Gas central heating included.

Parking: Cars only permitted to cottage for access, otherwise parking in council-run car park at top of hill for which council charges apply. Please note that there is a 365 metre steep slope between the cottage and the car park.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.