Signal Box Cottage
A tartan-cosy self-catering retreat where heritage steam trains pass beneath the window, and Whitby Abbey watches over the harbour beyond.
The living room
A trackside hideaway, moments from the harbour
Signal Box Cottage sits with a front-row view of the line the North Yorkshire Moors Railway's heritage steam services run into Whitby — settle in with a cup of tea and watch them pass, with Whitby Abbey and the old town rooftops climbing the hillside beyond.
Inside, two bedrooms and a cosy living room are dressed in deep petrol-blue walls, tartan wool throws and brass lamplight, with coastal artwork throughout. A private paved courtyard with a picnic table gives you your own spot to sit out.
It's an easy, level walk down into Whitby itself — the harbour, the 199 Steps and the Abbey are all close by.
Everything for a comfortable stay
A well-equipped self-catering base, styled with tartan and heritage touches throughout.
Two bedrooms
Tartan throws, brass lamps and coastal artwork throughout.
Two bathrooms
Towels provided in each.
Fully equipped kitchen
Oven, gas hob, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Living room & TV
Leather sofas piled with tartan throws around the TV.
Private courtyard
Paved outside space with a picnic table.
Gas central heating
Warm and cosy whatever the coastal weather.
Trackside views
Watch NYMR steam trains pass right by the window.
Bed linen & towels
Provided and ready for your stay.
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A closer look inside
Tartan, brass and coastal artwork against deep petrol-blue walls.
Explore Whitby
A working harbour town with cliftop ruins, cobbled streets and a heritage railway running right past the cottage.
Whitby Abbey
The clifftop ruin overlooking the harbour, and the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Harbour & the 199 Steps
A working fishing harbour, cobbled lanes, fish and chips, and the climb up to the Abbey.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Heritage steam services run right past the cottage on their way into Whitby station.
Beaches & coastline
Sweeping sand and dramatic sunsets, a short drive or walk from the door.
What guests say
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