The Little Stone Cottage

Loftus sits on the edge of the North York Moors, within walking distance of the Cleveland Way and a short drive from Whitby and the Heritage Coast. The Little Stone Cottage dates back over a century and retains its original character—low beamed ceilings and stone walls throughout. It's a complete property to yourself, with parking on the road and a courtyard garden where you can sit outside.

The cottage has two bedrooms: one with a kingsize bed, one with two singles. A single bathroom with bath and shower serves both. Downstairs, the living and dining space has a multi-fuel burner for cooler evenings, and a fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher and washer-dryer for longer stays. Electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and wifi are all included. A pub is 50 yards away; shops are 200 yards. No smoking indoors.

This works for couples or families wanting to explore the moors and coast without travelling far each day. The steam railway from Whitby runs through the Esk Valley nearby, and pretty villages are within a few minutes' walk.