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Kindly Light - Reborn

Staithes, near Whitby, Yorkshire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Idyllic dog-friendly fisherman’s cottage surrounded by the quaint cobbled streets of beautiful Staithes
  • Sit out in the lovely courtyard to relax after busy days exploring the coastline
  • Enjoy walks that include the Cleveland Way, days out to Gothic Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors
Overview
Property code: OC-K30969

Escape to the picture-perfect fishing village of Staithes on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. This pet-friendly cottage offers a charming retreat for families, friends and their loyal hounds, all looking to enjoy a slower pace of life in a traditional coastal village. Tucked down a narrow side street in the heart of Staithes, you and your faithful explorer can step straight out onto the cobbled lanes and wander down to the quaint harbour.

This former fisherman’s cottage is packed with character, from exposed beams to its cottage staircase. The ground floor's open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is the heart of the home, where two-legged and four-legged guests can gather for family meals, games, and fireside snoozes. The built-in dining bench is ideal for catching up over supper, and the well-equipped kitchen has everything you need for a self-catering stay. After dinner, sink into the sofas, pop on a film on the Smart TV, or simply relax with a book in front of the glowing wood burner. Hidden behind a door, you’ll find the steep, narrow staircase leading up to the first floor, where a delightful double bedroom awaits with original floorboards. Head up again to the top floor, where you’ll find a cosy single room and a welcoming twin bedroom. A family bathroom completes the internal layout. Outside, enjoy a coffee in the enclosed courtyard, where you and your canine friend can soak up the sea air before heading out on another day's adventure. Long-stay parking is available in the public car park 400 metres away.

Staithes is a pup-friendly paradise, with plenty of independent cafes and pubs where your canine chum will feel just as welcome as you. The pet-friendly beach is perfect for sniffing out rock pools and digging for treasure, while more adventurous outings await along the Cleveland Way, a trail that leads you and your waggy-tailed sidekick along the dramatic clifftops to Runswick Bay or inland into the North York Moors. Fancy a traditional day at the seaside? Head 9.5 miles down the coast to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, where sandy shores and classic seafront fun await.

  • 3 bedrooms including a large double with sitting area, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with electric shower over bath & WC
  • Electric oven & hob, fridge/freezer, microwave ,dishwasher, washing machine and separate dryer- Milk,tea and coffee and other treats will be waiting for you. 
  • Wood burner , starter pack of logs & lighter provided
  • Smart TV
  • Sole use of family sized courtyard with outdoor table and chairs
  •  Original Stone building in the courtyard which is the utility room
  •  Parking Permit for Bank Top car park. The permit will be waiting for you in Kindly Light. The RHS of High Street allows guests to unload for 45 minutes.  There is also an unofficial loading spot to the LHS of the slipway opposite 3 slipway
  • Two local pubs and shops five minutes walk away. 
  • The cottage style staircase is wider than most, it also has a handrail all the way up the LHS
  • 1 Dog allowed, additional charges apply
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 30th May 2026

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Reviewed by David 15th March 2026

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A great cottage, perfect location!! Nice welcome pack and homely feel to the place. Would definitely return..

Reviewed by Verity 4th February 2026

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Lovely clean and cozy cottage in a good location. Some niggle have been fed back to improve the experience for future guests (better kitchen equipment including baking trays so can cook in the oven, clearer instructions on how to get hot water, information on parking/stopping in town to drop off bags, working television). Would recommend Kindly LigRead moreht for a couple or young family. Living space is very small so wouldnt recommend for a group of adults. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 27th October 2025

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The best thing about this house is the brilliant location - you couldn't be nearer to the sea, with the only thing between the house and the shore being an excellent pub with a lovely atmosphere. I could open my bedroom window on the top floor in the morning and see the waves crashing below the cliffs. Fantastic. The house itself is a bit cramped fRead moreor five adults, but certainly cosy with the fire and the heavy curtain that separates the front door from the living room. The master bedroom is a brilliant size, the top bedrooms dramatically smaller. I would definitely recommend this property if you prioritise location, amenities and cosiness over having top-drawer, luxe comfort. It suited me and for the price we paid I was very happy. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 14th October 2025

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Reviewed by David Antony 12th September 2025

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This is a lovely cottage in a small quiet alley just off the harbour and literally a few steps to the Cod and Lobster pub which does lovely food. The cottage is well stocked with everything you would need for a few days or a week or so. The main bedroom is big enough with a comfy bed and although we didnt use the other two bedrooms on the third floRead moreor they looked fine, with great views from one. The bathroom is modern, a good size with a great shower. Parking is an issue in Staithes, so you will need to park on the harbour to offload and move your car immediately back to the top of the village, otherwise you will get a ticket. All in all a fabulous place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 9th September 2025

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A bit smaller than the photographs implied, however with 4 adults, 1 toddler and a dog, we managed absolutely fine. I had the twin room and the bed was so comfy, I meant to look at the mattress brand so I could get one for home! Location is fabulous, the view from the bedroom window was stunning, sunrise was beautiful. Be prepared to trek up the hRead moreill to the car park if not fortunate enough to bag one of the few on-street parking places for use with the permit. I have an EV and there were four charging stations for use with your own charging cable, but they are located in a restricted parking area for residents and I got a PCN, not sure why if thats where the council put them, but thats a me problem to sort out, just be cautious if you are relying on charging a car. We loved our stay at Kindly Light - Reborn, it was perfect for our needs and the owners very thoughtfully provided some milk and refreshments, with Kit-Kats no less, which was very welcome as we arrived in a monsoon! We loved our stay, thank you :) Hide

Reviewed by John 23rd August 2025

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Reviewed by Simon 20th August 2025

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Nice cottage let down by poor agents and sparsely stocked cottage. I spent the first night trying to get through to the letting agents only to discover the wrong telephone number was on the emails they had sent me. The agent I finally got hold of via chat was useless and just wasted my time. I was disappointed the cottage didnt have the cafetiere tRead morehat used to be there and had been replaced by a Nespresso machine and no pods for it. This meant the first night of my holiday was spent driving to Redcar to buy a cafetiere in order to have morning coffee. I also found it annoying the property was missing a bread knife and pint glasses. Not deal breakers but just the little things that make it seem more like home. Yard is in desperate need of weeding too and the washing machine kept cutting off before it finished washing. I found it worse than our stay last year despite the extra 200 charged from the previous times we have stayed there. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 20th July 2025

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Great location.Take ear plugs for the noisy seagulls if you are a light sleeper.

Reviewed by Tony 27th June 2025

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Hi a really good time, and relaxing holiday

Reviewed by Michael 1st June 2025

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We had a great time at Kindly Light. The cottage is well equipped with everything we needed. It's been well renovated, is clean, comfortable and surprisingly quiet despite it's central location close to the harbour. The outdoor patio is a nice bonus. More than happy to stay there again.

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