Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

The Old Guard House has five bedrooms: a ground-floor zip/link super-king with woodburning stove and Smart TV, a ground-floor double room with jack-and-jill access to bathroom, and three king-sized rooms, one with an en-suite shower. There's a shower room and an open-plan living space with kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, coffee machine and toaster, dining area, and sitting area with a woodburning stove and Smart TV. Amenities include oil central heating, underfloor heating, washer/dryer, starter pack for woodburning stove, highchair and travel cot. Off-road parking for four cars, enclosed wraparound garden with rear lawn, patio, furniture, hot tub, and a roof terrace with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop in 1.6 miles, pub in 0.1 miles. The Old Guard House is the perfect base for a family getaway. Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am Note: There are two steps up to the ground-floor bedrooms Ground floor zip-link beds made up as singles unless otherwise requested. If king size bed required please state at the time of booking.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for everyone. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay, rich in heritage, wonders and scenic spots, and in easy reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.