The Popular Accommodation Choice Of Whitby Cottages

The Popular Accommodation Choice Of Whitby Cottages

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Many people are choosing to holiday on the North Yorkshire coast and nowhere is more picturesque and charming than Whitby. This once famous whaling and fishing town has become more popular over the last decades resulting in a sharp rise in tourism.

This town of two parts, the east and the west, divided by the harbour and annexed by the old Swing Bridge has much to offer the potential visitor. Its geography and natural harbour setting combined with three different beaches, makes this an ideal destination for both families and adults alike. Increasingly popular, it is no longer only known for the typical summer holidays but for many weekends and short breaks.

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

Traditionally known as fishermen's cottages, there are a large number of these 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. This offers a degree of certainty with regard to the standards of the accommodation. The English Tourist Board sets certain standards which must be adhered to. They give graded levels similar to that of hotels. 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. One of the main advantages of the self-catering holiday cottages is the freedom allowed to the visitor. No need to worry about breakfast and evening meal times, no need to vacate the premises early morning and no curfew of an evening! As with all forms of accommodation, there are prices to suit most budgets.

Over the last decades there has been much investment in the town with regard to tourism. To complement the holiday cottage trade, there has been a knock on effect on the number of restaurants and cafes opening for business. Media attention through television and newspaper articles has led to larger numbers of the population being aware this jewel' of a holiday destination.Events such as the Goths Weekend in the spring and the autumn together with the timetable events on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway have extended the season from just the summer months. No longer does the town close' for the winter, but rather it continues all year round thanks to the accommodation providers catering to the demand.

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.

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