Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the cottage and local area
We have listed a few answers to frequently asked questions below.
Due to COVID-19 we are no longer able to leave full information within the Cottage. Please download the Cottage Handbook Here.
The visitors book is also a great source of information but this may not be available due to covid changes.
The Cottage
Check in 5.00pm on the day of arrival and Check Out before 10.00am on the day of departure.
The key is stored in a key safe at the back door. We will give you the safe number upon your booking.
The beds will be made up for your arrival. There is a summer and a winter duvet available. Please swap if you would like to be warmer or cooler.
Yes, We the details are provided in your welcome letter.
One Small / medium dog is allowed if arranged prior to your arrival. Please ensure your dog stays downstairs and off the furniture.
We request you use your pets own Bowls and Bedding and remove any hairs before vacating the cottage.
Yes, there is strictly No Smoking in the cottage.
The cottage has Freeview Digital channels, a DVD player and an Amazon fire stick.
There are storage heaters throughout the cottage and a Real Fire in the lounge.
The fire will be laid for your arrival ready to light and the coal bucket will be full. If you would like more coal, sticks or logs they are for sale from Lindisfarne, 5 doors up on Church Street.
We have put together guidelines to help you and to ensure that you and the cottage are safe.
Due to the location of the cottage there is no car parking available. You can drive down to the cottage, which is right down in the village opposite the beach, to drop off luggage. There is a large car park at the top of the village and a private secure car park.
The public car park is just after the Captain Cook Inn on the right hand side. Not far further along the road, on the right, just before the steep hill down into the old village, there is the Glen Vale private car park. Its address is 78, Staithes Lane and the telephone number to book a spot is 01947 840590.
1 Church Street, Staithes, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland, TS13 5DB
Click here to navigate using Google Maps.
Seaton End is in the old or ‘bottom’ village off the main road and at the bottom of the steep bank or hill. In the summer months look out for the ‘Captain Cook’ sign on the main road, indicating where you turn off the main road. This may not be there during the winter but the turning is just after (from the Whitby direction) the pedestrian traffic lights.
To find the cottage drive all the way down and along the High Street, past The Art Gallery, round the right hand corner, past Dotty’s tea Room and The Royal George pub and continuing all the way Past the Cod and Lobster Pub to the Staith, overlooking the harbour and beach. Once on the Staith, on which you will be able to park to unload, if you face back the way you came you will see the cottage (white walls and paint work, with a brown stained door) as the first cottage in the street proceeding up to the left. The Cod and Lobster pub is on the other side of the Road next to the Harbour.
The stairs are safe with a door at the bottom and a stair gate at the top. A travel cot, changing mat and high chair are available on request, please let us know when you book.
The Local Area
In the old village on the high street you can find the family Butchers, they are open most mornings where you can buy locally sourced meat, pies and groceries. There are also a couple gift shops and a confectionery shop for treats.
For everything else there is a Co-op at the top of the village on the main road. Turn in the direction of Hinderwell and you cannot miss the shop before you leave Staithes itself.
Life in Staithes is slower so take the chance to slow down and relax.
Try sitting on the bench in front of the cottage with a cup of tea in the sunshine watching the boats come and go.
The coast around Staithes is both visually stunning and is renowned for fossil hunting. Please make sure you return everything to its rightful place and please make sure you check the tide times before you set off; the Sea comes in quickly.
Visit the Lifeboat, Art Gallery, Cafes, Shops, Craft Fair, Museum….
Walking is an absolute must. There are plenty of routes nearby. The Cleveland way passes through the village and the beach at Runswick Bay is a three mile walk along the cliff tops. Sandsend (9 miles) is another beautiful village with a picture-postcard sandy beach.
Yes, there is a list in the cottage containing information regarding, Doctors, Dentists, etc.
Oh yes! Too many to list here. We highly recommend the Cod & Lobster, which is next door to the cottage, for good pub food.
The cobbles along the High Street offer pre-order take away Pizza on a Thursday, Friday, Saturday please contact them via their facebook page. Subject to change so please check before booking or arrival.
Finally, Dotty’s Vintage Tea Rooms have the most amazing scones and Sea Drift Café on the Staith has the one and only coble cake.
Our full list can be seen on the cottage information document – click here.
There are also some eateries listed on our Staithes information page.