Self Catering Accommodation
on the North Yorkshire Coast in England
Betwixt Staithes and Saltburn, perfect for visiting Whitby, Runswick Bay, Robin Hood’s Bay etc
The home of the English Bookshop Holiday although you can also stay without running the bookshop whether is just a room or the whole flat. We are within the North York Moors National Park too so as well as enjoying wide open heather filled landscapes and star gazing, you can explore by steam the North Yorkshire Moors Railway with stations done up in various eras made famous by various films or visit charming English villages and towns such as Hutton-le-Hole which is the prettiest I have ever visited in England! We're accessible by public transport as are many places nearby to visit including Staithes and Whitby
More about where to visit is here
Scroll to the end of holiday pages to see photos of the accommodation or see full set on AirBnB listings.
Amenities Summary
Welcome to my quirky comfortable home with beautiful peaceful sun trap roof garden in a characterful building with first lease dating back to 1694 but rebuilt since - we think 1870. You will find bed linen, towels, shower gel, shampoo, toilet paper, cereals, tea, coffee, oil, salt and pepper provided. Small supermarket across the street is open daily 7am to 10pm and plenty of cafes locally plus takeaways and a restaurant very close by too. Woods with waterfalls just behind and longer walk to breathtaking Cattersty Sands beach or the stunning coastal path with fascinating sculptures to discover whether you walk to Saltburn or Staithes.
Personalised Retreat
Want to take a room and come write that book over winter? Then get in touch directly. I also offer buddy up sessions for those who procrastinate instead of writing. As an optional extra can create a personalised reading retreat or writing retreat or digital detox with nature walks. I offer reiki massage and qigong classes too.
Who Should Come
The three storey accommodation which is also a cherished home with a lot of breakable glass, is not suitable for any pets or unruly children or people who have difficulty with stairs. Sorry. All guests are responsible for their own visa to visit the UK if necessary. Good for solo travellers being a friendly town with a few walking groups to join each week.
I am so excited for you to see more of this wonderful place that so many new Loftus residents visited as holidaymakers and fell in love with.
Book using Airbnb links below and please do read the Airbnb listings fully for the latest details and prices in either case. See introductory prices below as summer 2026 we started accepting guests.
Discounts for:
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One person running the bookshop - note you pay extra for each person staying.
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20% off staying 6 days or longer - on most options the longer you stay the better the discount.
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Solo travellers in off season taking just the double room upstairs with shared bathroom/kitchen instead of renting the whole shabang out - you pay extra for second person. Discount for longer stay. Contact us by email to request to book this option.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Wigtown style borrow the bookshop holiday (read more) in 2 bedroom flat above with roof garden for 1-6 people available year round. No sharing the flat with owner - is your private abode plus bookshop. Minimum stay is 2 nights and bigger the discount for longer the stay, which is sensible as the area is gorgeous and waiting for you to explore it. Price from one person is £85 per night, £100 Fri/Sat night and £15 for each extra person.
Available year round. See option at end to book accommodation without the bookshop option.
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Room only with shared bathroom/kitchen on minimum stay 1 night & checkin any day
- this option you could be sharing with Marta or other guest/s unless you book both rooms, and has no bookshop access other than in open to public hours.
Ideal for:
• Walking the Cleveland Way • Reading retreat or writing retreat
• Visiting family locally • Solo holiday • Long stay
Availability in low season and last minute around other bookings.
Reading Nook small room with adjacent reading/writing area
for 1-2 on top/second floor. Blue and cream room.
From £38 per night (£44 Fri/Sat) for 1 person plus £30 changeover fee.
£15 per extra person. Discounts for longer stays kicking in at 6 days.
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Bookseller’s Garden Flat with 2 bedrooms for 1-4. No sharing.
Note this option does not give access to the bookshop.
From £75 per night (£89 Fri/Sat) for 1 person plus £30 changeover fee.
£10 per extra person. Discounts for longer stays kicking in at 4 days.
Getting Here
Nearest train station with a bus connection to outside our door is Saltburn-by-the-Sea. Free car park near by. International visitors can fly to London or Edinburgh and do the long train ride. Nearest airports are Teesside, Newcastle and Leeds Bradford. Although Teesside is closer for taxi transfer, Newcastle is at end of Metro train line so better if using public transport. European neighbours might drive over via ferry from Amsterdam to Newcastle or Rotterdam to Hull.
More info at
https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/plan-your-visit/getting-to-and-around-the-north-york-moors
