Seaside Heaven

Forgive our unabashed sentimentality here, but go with us on this...  Remember when mortgages, catchment areas and strategic direction were just words you couldn't spell?  When you jumped into your Dad's car for that cherished drive to the seaside for fish 'n chips and a 99 for dessert.  That unbelievably cold water which took your breath away as you jumped and screamed and laughed...and you're back in the room.

North Yorkshire's coast will take you back there.  It is quite simply seaside heaven

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Much like its Cornish counterpart, the North Yorkshire coastline is a heady mix of rugged cliff tops, peaceful bays and pretty fishing villages.  With long sandy beaches and all the traditional seaside trimmings of yesteryear, this is proper bucket 'n spade territory.  That's not to say it's stuck in the past, in fact the coast's villages and towns combine the traditional with the contemporary effortlessly, with trinket shops and tea rooms sitting alongside upmarket champagne and oyster bars. 

This region is best known for the gorgeously gothic town of Whitby.  Although you could happily spend the weekend mooching about the independent shops, bars and cafes along Whitby's bustling medieval streets, it's well worth striking out to sample some of the other, less known, coastal villages nearby.  Robin Hood's Bay, Sandsend, Staithes and Runswick Bay are all within ten minutes drive of the town, and each have their own unique charm.   

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Fancy taking a bracing fishing trip in the North Sea or organising a romantic picnic on the beach?  Our concierge is on hand to help you plan any extras.  Contact us at concierge@gorgeousweekend.com 

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