The Rise In Popularity Of Self Catering Holiday Accommodation, Which Includes Whitby Cottages

Many people are choosing to holiday on the North Yorkshire coast and nowhere is more picturesque and charming than Whitby

. This historic town with its seafaring traditions, has seen a rise in tourism over the last few decades.

One can easily see why the town is so popular. It is a town of two parts, the East side and the West side divided by the River Esk. Set in a natural harbour on this rugged coastline, and with the advantage of three beaches, this holiday destination is ideal for families. The typical summer beach holiday for a week or so during the summer holidays or a weekend away, or indeed a mid week break, are many of the choices available.

The accommodation choice available over the last years has increased tremendously, ranging from hotels to campsites. Increasingly popular is the holiday cottage accommodation option.

Because of its history and fishing traditions, there are many fisherman's cottages' renovated and transformed into holiday accommodation. Many of these cottages are to be found around the harbour area on both the east and west sides of the town.

The updated fishermen's cottages along with the many other types of self-catering establishments offer a high level or decoration and services. Many of the cottages are registered with either the local tourist office or holiday letting agents. Both of which are in association with the English Tourist Board. The English Tourist Board has a grading system rather like the grading of hotels. Obviously the higher the grading, the more facilities and standards of decoration and furniture. This grading gives the potential visitor a degree of certainty with regard to standards expected by each establishment. There are a wide range of different styles of cottages ranging from the olde worlde quaint to the contemporary style. The advent of the internet has enabled the potential visitor the view the cottages online as well as the traditional role played by holiday guides and brochures.

In addition to the holiday cottages and coming under the same umbrella are the self-catering apartments and flats. These can be found all around the town both in the centre and the outskirts some with private parking as a bonus. The freedom afforded by self-catering establishments is an attractive alternative to visitors as opposed to strict mealtimes and restrictions imposed by serviced accommodation such as hotels and guest houses. As budgets for holidays vary between one family and another so to do the prices for holiday accommodation. Because there is such a wide degree of choice available, there are properties to suit all pockets.

Over the last decades there has been much investment in the town with regard to tourism. Large numbers of cafes and restaurants have opened to cater to the increasing number of tourists. In addition to eating establishments, shops selling tourist memorabilia have been on the increase. Media attention through television and newspaper articles has led to larger numbers of the population being aware this jewel' of a holiday destination. There are a number of events spanning the whole year making it a popular destination throughout the majority of the months of the calendar.

There is no doubt that the holiday cottage accommodation providers will continue to cater for the tourists in the coming years giving a high level of service and a commitment to ensuring that their accommodation is well kept and good value for money.

by: philbg0nma

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