subject: Whitby Holiday Cottages And Details About This Charming Town [print this page] From the tiny beginnings of a Roman look-out point on the cliff top and the founding of an Abbey by King Oswy of Northumbria in 657AD, the town of Whitby has grown into the superb tourist resort of today.
A natural harbour on the north eastern coastline with rugged cliffs and fantastic beaches, this hugely popular North Yorkshire town has won many accolades for its picturesque setting and warm hospitality. Over the centuries, the town has seen many different changes. The Abbey saw the Synod of Whitby where the religious calendar with regard to Easter was founded. The natural setting of Whitby helped it to become one of the busiest and important fishing ports in the north east for many years. Shipbuilding and seafaring went hand in hand making the busy harbour the heart of the town. Whaling ships made many expeditions from here across the North Sea and as far as the Arctic. The whalebone arch on the West Cliff is testomony to the past significance of whaling to the town.
Whitby started to gain a good reputation as a holiday resort and spa town around the time of the Victorians. With the advent of the railways in the late 1800s, the town was accessible to individuals lucky enough with an income to afford holidays. In the present day, those with a disposable income are able to afford to travel and stay at will. The choice of destination for a great number of people is Whitby.
In the past, the only choice for overnight accommodation was the hotels and boarding houses, bed and breakfast and guest houses.For the visitor wishing to have absolute freedom away from any house rules, then the option becoming increasingly popular is that of the Whitby holiday cottages.
There are a variety of cottages of all shapes and sizes available to hire in and around the town. A large majority are placed in the hands of agents who will advertise and take bookings for the owners. Potential visitors may well discover their ideal cottage through one of the many brochures or in this modern day, the internet can play a major role in the decision making. There are, however, many privately let cottages, advertised by notices in their windows or advertisements placed in the press.Any cottages registered with the local tourist office will have to adhere to certain rules and regulations laid down by the English Tourist Board to ensure the safety of the accommodation.
Whitby holiday cottages are an ideal way in which to spend a vacation, they can provide the visitor with the option of self catering or alternatively they may wish to visit the many restaurants and cafes in and around the town. There is an abundance of choice be it for an olde worlde cottage or maybe an ultra modern purpose built cottage. The vast majority are within walking distance of the town and all its amenities.
With the imminent arrival of the holiday season, the holiday cottage owners are looking forward to accommodating the new season's future guests.
