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Wagtails, Sandsend

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4.6
out of 5
Yorkshire » Sandsend
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2

Wagtails is a spacious four-bedroom holiday cottage in Sandsend, North Yorkshire. This coastal property sleeps eight guests and sits just a short walk from award-winning beaches. The cottage offers off-road parking for two cars and features a sun room with lovely views across the countryside.

Sandsend provides direct beach access and sits a few miles from historic Whitby. The village offers peaceful coastal walks and traditional seaside atmosphere. Local amenities include shops and pubs within walking distance.

The accommodation includes one ground-floor double bedroom, plus three upstairs bedrooms - two doubles and one twin room. Two full bathrooms serve the property alongside a ground-floor cloakroom.

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About Wagtails

Wagtails is a spacious four-bedroom holiday cottage in Sandsend, North Yorkshire. This coastal property sleeps eight guests and sits just a short walk from award-winning beaches. The cottage offers off-road parking for two cars and features a sun room with lovely views across the countryside.

Sandsend provides direct beach access and sits a few miles from historic Whitby. The village offers peaceful coastal walks and traditional seaside atmosphere. Local amenities include shops and pubs within walking distance.

The accommodation includes one ground-floor double bedroom, plus three upstairs bedrooms - two doubles and one twin room. Two full bathrooms serve the property alongside a ground-floor cloakroom. Central heating keeps everyone comfortable while the well-equipped kitchen features electric oven, dishwasher and full-size fridge freezer. Social spaces include a sitting room with comfortable sofas, separate dining room and bright sun room.

Groups can explore Whitby Abbey (4 miles, 10 minutes), Captain Cook Memorial Museum (4 miles, 10 minutes), Dracula Experience (4 miles, 10 minutes) and Runswick Bay (3 miles, 8 minutes). The Hart Inn sits right next door for evening meals.

This pet-friendly cottage combines seaside location with group-friendly layout. Perfect for families or friends wanting coastal breaks. Wagtails delivers comfort and convenience in beautiful North Yorkshire.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Wagtails

Spacious layout for groups

Four bedrooms and multiple living areas provide plenty of space for eight guests to relax comfortably together.

Steps from the beach

Short walk to Sandsend's award-winning beach means easy access to coastal walks and seaside activities.

Comfortable beds and quality bedding

Guests consistently praise the amazingly comfortable beds and high-quality bedding throughout the property.

Well-equipped kitchen

Full kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven and large fridge freezer makes group catering simple and enjoyable.

Off-road parking included

Two dedicated parking spaces eliminate street parking worries and provide secure vehicle storage for guests.

Pet-friendly accommodation

One well-behaved medium dog welcome, making this perfect for families who want to holiday with pets.

Getting To Wagtails

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Wagtails by car, follow the A171 coastal road to Sandsend village. The cottage is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Whitby, just a few miles away from the accommodation. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your coastal cottage.

Off-road parking for two cars
Whitby station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A171

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Whitby Abbey
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4JT
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4BA
Dracula Experience
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4AD
Sandsend Beach Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
YO21 3SU
Cleveland Way
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO21 3SX
Runswick Bay
Distance: 3 miles
TS13 5HU
Sandsend Village Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO21 3SU
Whitby Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1YN
Morrisons Whitby
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1YA
Whitby Bus Station
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1DH
Whitby Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4JZ
Robin Hood's Bay
Distance: 6 miles
YO22 4SJ
Whitby Abbey
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4JT
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4BA
Dracula Experience
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4AD
Sandsend Beach Walk
Distance: 0.1 miles
YO21 3SU
Cleveland Way
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO21 3SX
Runswick Bay
Distance: 3 miles
TS13 5HU
Sandsend Village Shop
Distance: 0.2 miles
YO21 3SU
Whitby Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1YN
Morrisons Whitby
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1YA
Whitby Bus Station
Distance: 4 miles
YO21 1DH
Whitby Harbour
Distance: 4 miles
YO22 4JZ
Robin Hood's Bay
Distance: 6 miles
YO22 4SJ

Is Wagtails Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Sandsend beach sits just steps away offering safe swimming, rock pooling and sandcastle building. The cottage provides cot availability and spacious rooms for families. Nearby Whitby offers family attractions including the Dracula Experience and harbour activities. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor play space.
Groups Will Love...
The bright sun room creates perfect group gathering space with countryside views and comfortable seating. Combined with the separate sitting room and dining room, eight guests have multiple social areas to relax together. The well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher makes group catering simple and enjoyable for everyone.
Pet Friendly
Wagtails welcomes one well-behaved medium-sized dog with garden access and nearby coastal walks. Sandsend beach allows dogs year-round for exercise and play. The cottage sits close to excellent walking routes along the Cleveland Way. Local pubs including The Hart Inn next door welcome dogs too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Wagtails

The Hart Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3SU

Sandsend Tea Rooms

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3SU

The Rusty Shutter

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO22 4AD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Wagtails

How many people does Wagtails sleep?
Wagtails sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms - one ground-floor double and three upstairs bedrooms comprising two doubles and one twin room. The property includes two full bathrooms plus a ground-floor cloakroom for convenience.
Is Wagtails pet-friendly?
Yes, Wagtails welcomes one well-behaved medium-sized dog. The property includes garden space and sits close to excellent coastal walks perfect for exercising pets.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, full-size fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. All essential cookware, crockery and cutlery are provided for group catering.
How far is the beach from Wagtails?
Sandsend's award-winning beach sits just a short walk from the cottage. The sandy beach offers excellent swimming, coastal walks and traditional seaside activities for all ages.
What parking is available?
Off-road parking for two cars is included with the property. This provides secure parking without street parking concerns in the village centre.
What living spaces does the cottage have?
The cottage features a sitting room with comfortable sofas, separate dining room and bright sun room with countryside views. Central heating keeps all areas warm and comfortable year-round.
How close is Whitby to Wagtails?
Whitby sits just a few miles from Sandsend, approximately 10 minutes by car. The historic town offers attractions including Whitby Abbey, Captain Cook Memorial Museum and the famous Dracula Experience.
What local amenities are nearby?
The Hart Inn sits right next door to the cottage, with local shops just 0.2 miles away. Sandsend village provides essential amenities within easy walking distance of the property.

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Wagtails Reviews

Samantha
Lovely spacious house, clean and comfortable. Downsides are you cannot seem to get normal tv channels, a couple of light bulbs weren't working. No welcome pack, milk, tea bags etc which would have been a nice gesture.
Wagtails is minutes from the beach, several lovely cafes for lunch, and excellent pub and some lovely little shops. The house is very well maintained, beautiful conservatory and patio. We loved it so much we have booked for next year.
Wagtails is a lovely property. It is beautifully decorated, has all the facilities you need and is wellmaintained. The location 5 mins walk to the beach and cafes is excellent. It was just perfect for a seaside holiday with our extended family. And it is great for young children, with the sun room and enclosed garden making a great space for relaxing while they play.
Lesley
A lovely house, exactly as described. Perfect for our family gathering or 3 couples, 2 children and an infant. Short walk to beach, cafes and lovely pub. Sea views from some windows and even saw the deer in the field at the rear. House was warm and cosy. Instructions in the welcome book, for the car fire in the lounge, are not correct, needs an extra click anti clockwise once the pilot light has lit we got it working makingvthe lounge cosy at night. Bedding and towel all lovely and beds comfortable note to a hand towel left in the downstairs toilet would be a nice addition. Lovely welcome pack on arrival. We will be back. Hopefully we will he back.
A lovely bright and spacious house in a great location. Very clean and comfortable. Very well equipped. Minor point we couldnt get the gas fire to work and there were no instructions so were a little cool in the evenings in the sitting room. Otherwise, pretty perfect!
A very beautiful property with plenty of space and wonderful welcome pack . Decorated to a high standard . Good position close to the sea frost . All that being said . The house keeper had left dirty towels in the cupboard in the main bathroom . The extractor fan in the downstairs bathroom did not work ..THe light did not work above the mirror in the down stairs toilet . The light out side did not work .And it would have been nice to have some heat as was very autumnal First floor bedroom at the front also had a stain on the carpet which was their when we arrived . But we loved the property . If all the little things had been attended to, the property would have been have scored a 10 . Thank you for allowing us to stay and enjoy the beautiful your home . PS THE BABY PIGEONS IN TREE NEXT DOOR WERE GROWING DAILY XX
We had a fantastic week at Wagtails, really lovely cottage in a really lovely area, clean, comfortable & well equipped. Friendly neighbours, very close to the beach & cafe, highly recommend, many thanks.
Joanne
We had a fantastic week at Wagtails, really lovely cottage in a really lovely area, clean, comfortable & well equipped. Friendly neighbours, very close to the beach & cafe, highly recommend, many thanks.
Claire
Fabulous stay, our issues from our stay in April were all addressed the property was spotlessly clean again. Beautiful house in a fantastic location.
Lyndsey
A wonderful cottage for a family or group of friends. Spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and practically seafront. What more could you want? Highly recommended.
The house was beautiful, very well equipped and in a lovely quiet location, the welcome pack was very much appreciated 1010. House was spotlessly clean on arrival and was perfect for both us and the dog, would definitely visit again and recommend to friends and family .
We had a couple of minor issues these were resolved, by visiting tradesmen, within a couple of hours. Excellent service, from all involved Weve already rebooked for next year I think that says it all!
Patricia
Wagtails is a lovely comfortable cottage by the sea.
A beautiful, clean and comfortable property. The location is great and the views from the conservatory are lovely. A fantastic holiday!
Could not fault the house, it was very comfortable, spacious and well appointed. it was well equipped especially the kitchen.location was very good and the Hart inn right bon your doorstep was brilliant.A very welcome stay with xmas decorations as well thank you
Louisa
Lovely house, really enjoyed our stay. Amazingly comfortable beds and high quality bedding. Softest towels too! The house has everything you need. Great location, would love to come back.
Very clean and tidy property. Furnished to a high standard, nothing as been spared on quality. Great location.
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