Self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of Old Whitby
WELCOME TO BELEMNITE COTTAGE
Welcome to Belemnite Cottage, a cosy two bedroomed retreat on the harbourside in the heart of Whitby's old town. Situated in a traditional yard off Sandgate in the East Side of town. A comfortable lounge overlooking the harbour with wood burning stove leading into an open plan kitchen with original range and modern appliances. A family bathroom with walk in shower is off the entrance hallway. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a king size with window onto harbour and a twin with window onto quiet yard. We provide a free parking permit for Abbey Headland car park and the cottage has superfast fibre wifi.
LIVING & DINING AREA
Lovely open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge overlooking the harbour.
Cosy lounge/diner with dining table and chairs, large corner sofa, coffee table, woodburning stove, large smart TV and a selection of books and board games. Lamps and USB sockets. Large double glazed window onto the harbour.
Leading into the fully equipped kitchen with original range, handmade wooden units, electric oven & grill, induction hob, fridge & freezer, microwave, dishwasher and window onto the yard.
MASTER BEDROOM
Vintage King Size brass bed with pocket sprung mattress and memory foam topper, two bedside tables with lamps. Plenty of storage with chest of drawers, wardrobe with full length mirror and shelved cupboard. Bedroom chair, mirrors, hairdryer, USB sockets. Double glazed window onto the harbour with blackout curtains.
TWIN BEDROOM
Pair of vintage mahogany single beds with pocket sprung mattresses. Bedside tables, mirrors and hairdryer. Wardrobe and shelved cupboard for storage along with shelves and hooks. USB sockets, full length mirror and double glazed window onto the yard with blackout curtains.
FREE SUPERFAST
FIBRE WIFI
FREE PARKING PERMIT
Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven & Induction hob, Small Fridge + Freezer. Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector.
Eco Features: Green electricity , Eco cleaning products, LED Lighting, Waste Recycling.
Gas central heating , Smart TV , USB sockets in all rooms, Selection of board games & books.
Sorry, No Pets & No Smoking.
Not recommended for children under 4.
Please note
There are 13 external steps to this property.
As this property is in the centre of town and overlooks the harbour there may be some noise from the harbour, street noise from people shopping on the street during the day and leaving the nearby pubs and restaurants at night, although it is set back from the street in a quiet yard. It is also in a building with holiday accommodation below and next door so there may be noise from the other properties or their balconies.
Superfast fibre WiFi
Gas central heating
Bed linen & towels provided
All quilts/pillows hypoallergenic
Blackout curtains in bedrooms
1 king bed
2 single beds
Hairdryers
1 bathroom with walk in shower, sink, WC
Dining table and four chairs
USB sockets in all rooms
Smart TV
Selection of board games
Ironing board and iron
Laundry airer
Dishwasher and tablets provided
Cloths, tea-towels, washing-up liquid provided
Well-equipped kitchen including microwave, kettle, toaster, cafetiere, teapot, baking trays and tins, weighing scales, measuring jugs, bowls, bottle opener, can opener, etc.
2 sets of keys, keysafe
Exterior lighting
Wood-burner with starter pack of fuel and kindling
The property benefits from a parking permit for the Abbey Headland car park which can be used all year round on a first come first served basis. Please note this a 5 minute drive and a 10/15 minute walk up-hill (or 5/10 minutes down-hill!) on Caedmon's Trod steps.
WINTER : November 1st - March 31st
The parking permit may be used in both the Church Street and all Upper Harbour car parks on a first come first served basis. Church Street is a 1 minute drive and a 2 minute level walk, Endeavour Wharf is a 3 minute drive, 5 minute level walk, Marina Front is a 3 minute drive and 5/10 minute level walk and Marina Back is a 4 minute drive, 5/10 minute level walk.
The permit and directions to all car parks are in the apartment for you to collect on arrival.
GALLERY
Welcome
Welcome to Belemnite Cottage!
The Lounge
Cosy lounge with wood burner and window onto the harbour.
The Kitchen
Well equipped kitchen with handmade units and original range.
The Master Bedroom
Master bedroom with king-size brass bed and window onto the harbour.
The Twin Bedroom
A beautifully furnished bedroom with two single beds.
Other Photos
A selection of photos from Belemnite Cottage.
OUR LOCATION
PERFECT FOR COUPLES, FRIENDS & FAMILIES
Belemnite Cottage is perfect for couples, friends and families holidaying together who are looking for a characterful and well-equipped cottage, overlooking the harbour and close to a fantastic selection of traditional pubs, restaurants and its vibrant mix of independent shops.
Please note this property is not recommended for children under 4 as it has 13 external steps and steep internal stairs, please read the Access Statement.
PERFECT FOR ALL SEASONS
At any time of the year Whitby is beautiful with it's busy harbour, long sandy beach and the famous 199 Steps leading up to the Abbey ruins which date back to the 7th Century. Whitby is an ideal setting for exploring the North Yorkshire Moors too. Belemnite Cottage offers the perfect apartment for enjoying this area all-year round - not just for summer. It has central heating throughout and a woodburner making it cosy and warm for those wild autumn and chilly winter days. There's always something happening throughout the town, with festivals and fairs are held throughout the year. These include Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta, and there are two popular Goth festivals each year.
BOOKING & AVAILABILITY
Go to our Airbnb listing for availability and booking:
Welcome to Belemnite Cottage! Accessed by stone steps and wooden walkway from a traditional yard set behind Sandgate.
A quirky and peaceful place to relax, read a book or watch the boats on the harbour. Cosy and comfortable with wood-burner for chilly evenings.
Well equipped kitchen with handmade units, modern appliances, and original range.
A lovely master bedroom with vintage brass king-sized bed and view over the harbour.
A beautifully furnished bedroom with a pair of antique mahogany beds.
The Lounge
Welcome to Belemnite Cottage lounge. A luxurious and peaceful place to relax, read a book or take in the views.
The Kitchen
Well equipped kitchen with handmade units and original range.
The Master Bedroom
A lovely master bedroom offering a king-sized bed with 2 bedside tables, reading lamps, a delightful dressing table, bedroom chair and full length mirror. Plenty of storage with a built-in wardrobe for hanging space and a built-in cupboard with shelves. USB sockets.
Ensuite: A modern en-suite fitted with a waterfall style shower, hand basin, toilet, mirror, towel radiator and storage unit.
The Twin Bedroom
A beautifully furnished bedroom with two single beds.
The Belemnite Cottage
Terms & Conditions
Bookings are subject to the following terms and conditions as agreed to at the time of booking
A contract between you and the owner, Robinson’s Jet Ltd, will come into existence when we receive payment and accept your booking by issuing a confirmation of booking for the holiday dates shown in the rental agreement. The contract binds you & all the members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that all members of your party accept the terms of the contract set out in these terms & conditions of booking. Failure to disclose all relevant information or comply with these terms may lead to termination of the contract & loss of the booking.
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the holiday price is payable at the time of booking. Bookings made less than 6 weeks before your arrival date must be accompanied by the full amount of the holiday charge.
The balance must be paid so as to arrive no later than 6 weeks before the commencement of your holiday. If the balance is not received by the due date then your holiday will be treated as a cancellation and the client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent.
All cancellations must be immediately notified by telephone or email. If you cancel your holiday more than 6 weeks before it is due to start then your deposit will be forfeit. If you cancel less than 6 weeks prior to the holiday then the full balance remains due and is not refundable except at our discretion.
We strongly advise that you take out comprehensive travel insurance. If you choose not to then you accept responsibility for any loss that you may incur due to your cancellation.
Your booking will not be cancelled by the owner except in exceptional circumstances beyond our control. Notification will be given of the cancellation as soon as possible and we will promptly refund all payments made for your holiday. Our liability for cancellation will be limited to payments made to us.
With any cancellation we will endeavour to re-let and refund your payment.
The number of persons using the accommodation at any time must not exceed 4 and only those people listed on the booking form can occupy the apartment. We reserve the right to terminate the booking without notice and without refund in case of a breach of this condition.
This property is not recommended for children under the age of 4 due to the access and steep internal stairs, it is at your discretion if you wish to bring younger children. Please read the full access statement and ask if you require further information.
Bookings cannot be accepted from persons under eighteen years of age.
We (the owner) reserve the right to refuse a booking without giving any reason.
We or our representative reserve the right to enter the apartment at any time to undertake essential maintenance or for inspection purposes.
Tenancies normally commence at 4pm unless otherwise agreed and guests are required to vacate the apartment by 11am on the day of departure. This allows the accommodation to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for incoming guests. On leaving please leave property clean and tidy, make sure all rubbish is removed, windows closed and door locked.
Pets or smoking anywhere on the premises will result in immediate termination of occupancy and forfeiture of all payments. This must be strictly adhered to and any damage or extra cleaning caused by pets or smoking will be at the expense of you.
In making a booking you accept responsibility for any theft, breakage or damage caused by you or any member of your party and agree to indemnify us in full for any loss that we may incur as a result.
Damage to property – Please treat the facilities & accommodation with due care so that other guests may continue to enjoy them. In the event that you notice damage in your accommodation please let us know immediately so that we can take the appropriate action. If there have been any breakages during your stay, we would be grateful if you could replace them or advise us before you leave. The accommodation will be inspected at the end of the holiday & you may be charged for any loss or damage found.
Please lock the doors and close the windows when the property is unoccupied.
The owner reserves the right to make a charge to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition.
Please note that in the event that any keys issued are not returned at the end of your stay, then the cost of replacement will be charged to you.
The client may in no circumstance re-let or sublet the property, even free of charge.
The internet connection is available (at no extra cost) subject to technical availability.
The owner shall not be liable for any temporary defect or malfunction of any equipment, machinery or appliance in the building.
All inventory must remain in the property it was in at arrival and not be taken to another property.
Children under 18 must be supervised by their parents/guardians at all times.
We reserve the right to terminate a holiday without compensation where the unreasonable behaviour of the persons named on the booking (or their guests) may impair the enjoyment, comfort or health of others.
Any problem or complaint which the client may have concerning their holiday must be immediately reported directly to us/our representatives and we will endeavour to put matters right. Any complaints not reported to us/the property manager at the time and only reported after the client has returned from holiday will not be considered by the proprietor.
We reserve the right to make reasonable amendments or additions to these terms and conditions without notice.
Access Statement
Our access statement.
Belemnite Cottage-Holiday Apartment, 1st and 2nd floor.
Pre-arrival and local facilities
Nearest bus stop: Whitby Bus Station, 500m
Nearest train station: Whitby train station, 400m
Nearest fuel: Harrisons Garage, Upgang Lane 1.2km., Sainburys, Helredale Road.
EV chargers: Aldi supermarket 7kw Pod-point untethered, free.
Arrival and car parking
Type of parking available: Permit for 1 car for council car park, see separate sheet. On street throughout town.
Number of spaces available: Variable
For what sized car: Any
Parking surface: Tarmac
Is there good space to unload once parked: Yes.
Distance from property from parking: 1km from Abbey Headland car park on foot.
Distance to nearest public parking area: 100m, Church Street car park
Is it pay and display?: Yes (free permit November to March)
The width of the path to the property is: Nicholsons Yard, 1m
The number of steps to the entrance: 13
Main entrance
The main entrance door width: 84cm
Number of steps to main entrance: 13 exterior steps. One step into doorway.
Height of key safe: 145cm
Height of key hole: 115cm
How many other entrances are there?: 0
Living and dining rooms
Type of flooring: Carpet
Width of doorways:
Is there good space between furniture?: Yes
Is the furniture movable or fixed?: Movable
Kitchen
Type of flooring: Vinyl
Width of doorway: No doorway
Worktop height: 94cm
Oven: Under counter
Fridge: Under counter
Freezer: above fridge, under counter.
Is kitchen equipment in high or low cupboards?: Under counter in cupboards and drawers and above worktop in cupboards.
Is any equipment stored externally or away from main kitchen, and if yes, which and where?: Cupboard in kitchen under stairs contains cordless vacuum, sweeping brush and mop, iron, ironing board, airer , step ladder.
Bedrooms and landings
How many floors does the property have?: 2
Number of steps between floors: 14 steep steps from hallway to bedrooms.
Type of flooring: Carpet in bedrooms and on stairs, vinyl in hallway
Width of doorways: 74cm
Bed sizes: 2x3ft and 1x 5ft
Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed?: Movable
Bathrooms and cloakrooms
Type of flooring: Vinyl
Width of doorways: 74cm
Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: No
Is there an accessible or adapted bath or shower?: No
Is there a ground floor WC or bathroom?: Flat is on 1st and 2nd floors, bathrooms on 1st floor.
Does any bath or shower have a grab rail fitted?: No
Is there any shower where access is level rather than a step up?: No, small step up to each shower.
Outdoor facilities
External areas: Paved alley and yard, stone steps then wooden walkway with non-slip coating.
Is permanent seating provided?: No
Is there outside lighting?: Yes, council street lamp in yard, led sensor light by entrance door.
Is there colour contrast of critical surfaces?: No
Are there footpaths to follow for visually/mobility impaired?: No
Are there any other hazards?: Metal gate into yard with latch, external steps
General
Is there a landline for guests to use?: No
Mobile reception information: Variable throughout property for different networks but generally available
Closest public telephone: Corner of Church St and Bridge St or back of HSBC
Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture?: Yes
Are electrical sockets generally set high or low?: Most 50cm from floor, one higher in each bedroom.
Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?: No
Additional relevant information
Access to the property is restricted, it is possible to drive down Sandgate to unload at the end of the entrance to the yard but not recommended between 9am-6pm as the street is very narrow and pedestrianised. Access on foot only down Nicholsons Yard, up the curved stone steps, along the wooden gantry. Inside the property is on 2 floors with both bedrooms on the second floor. Bathroom with walk-in shower, WC and basin is on first floor off hallway. There are 14 steep steps up to the bedrooms.. Floors are uneven in places.
PRIVACY POLICY – AMMONITE COTTAGES
Last updated January 30, 2020
Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Robinson's Jet LTD, doing business as Ammonite Cottages (“Ammonite Cottages”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at info@ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk.
When you visit our website https://www.ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk/, and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously. In this privacy policy, we seek to explain to you in the clearest way possible what information we collect, how we use it and what rights you have in relation to it. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important. If there are any terms in this privacy policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our Sites and our services.
This privacy policy applies to all information collected through our website (such as https://www.ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk/ammoniteloft/), and/or any related services, sales, marketing or events (we refer to them collectively in this privacy policy as the "Services").
Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your personal information with us.
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
Personal information you disclose to us
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us such as name, address, contact information, passwords and security data, and payment information.
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, when participating in activities on the Services or otherwise contacting us.
The personal information that we collect depends on the context of your interactions with us and the Services, the choices you make and the products and features you use. The personal information we collect can include the following:
Publicly Available Personal Information. We collect phone numbers; email addresses; first name, maiden name, last name, and nickname; and other similar data.
Credentials. We collect passwords, password hints, and similar security information used for authentication and account access.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.
2. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
In Short: We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services, to protect your rights, or to fulfill business obligations.
We may process or share data based on the following legal basis:
Consent: We may process your data if you have given us specific consent to use your personal information in a specific purpose.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when it is reasonably necessary to achieve our legitimate business interests.
Performance of a Contract: Where we have entered into a contract with you, we may process your personal information to fulfill the terms of our contract.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process, such as in response to a court order or a subpoena (including in response to public authorities to meet national security or law enforcement requirements).
Vital Interests: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
More specifically, we may need to process your data or share your personal information in the following situations:
· Business Transfers. We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company.
· Third-Party Advertisers. We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Services. These companies may use information about your visits to our Website(s) and other websites that are contained in web cookies and other tracking technologies in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you.
3. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless otherwise required by law.
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting or other legal requirements). No purpose in this policy will require us keeping your personal information for longer than 1 year.
When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize it, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.
4. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk.
5. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: In some regions, such as the European Economic Area, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information. You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time.
In some regions (like the European Economic Area), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; and (iv) if applicable, to data portability. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. To make such a request, please use the contact details provided below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Please note however that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal.
If you are resident in the European Economic Area and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your local data protection supervisory authority. You can find their contact details here: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.
6. DATA BREACH
A privacy breach occurs when there is unauthorized access to or collection, use, disclosure or disposal of personal information. You will be notified about data breaches when Robinson's Jet LTD believes you are likely to be at risk or serious harm. For example, a data breach may be likely to result in serious financial harm or harm to your mental or physical well-being. In the event that Robinson's Jet LTD becomes aware of a security breach which has resulted or may result in unauthorized access, use or disclosure of personal information Robinson's Jet LTD will promptly investigate the matter and notify the applicable Supervisory Authority not later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, unless the personal data breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons.
7. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track (“DNT”) feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. No uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy policy.
8. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS POLICY?
In Short: Yes, we will update this policy as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
9. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS POLICY?
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at info@ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk or by post to:
Robinson's Jet LTD
6 Sandgate
Whitby YO22 4DB
United Kingdom
10. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?
Based on the laws of some countries, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, change that information, or delete it in some circumstances. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please submit by email to info@ammonitecottageswhitby.co.uk. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
