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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to North York Moors National Park
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Porch or veranda
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Runswick Bay, N Yorkshire
  • Place, North York Moors National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Runswick Sands
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views


Top Gallant Holiday Cottage with great sea views in an unspoilt bay. Bookings are for 2 adults. At the front of the cottage there is a veranda with table and chairs with one of the best views in the village. We have good WiFi, Smart TV (with Netflix and Prime Video). Runswick Bay is a pretty village with white washed cottages and a lot of charm. It lies between Staithes and Sandsend and in close proximity to Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay and Saltburn. The Cleveland Way crosses the Runswick beach. This cottage is warm with electric heaters and a woodburning stove and provides a great break all year round.
Bedding and Towels are provided.
We get some guests who want to walk the cliff walks, some want to visit the rest of our local coast and some who just want to enjoy sitting on the veranda and enjoy the bay.
No pets.
The cottage is not suitable for anyone who struggles with mobility.
Check in 3pm. Check out 10.30 am.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8052258
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this cottage is near the beach. Whitby Abbey is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Runswick Bay, N Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Runswick Sands - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitby Beach - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Robin Hood's Bay Beach - 30 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Danby Station - 15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiger Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Cook Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Black Bull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Wheatsheaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cod & Lobster - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Runswick Bay Top Gallant Cottage - outside seating - sea and beach views located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Runswick Sands and within 6 mi (10 km) of North York Moors National Park and West Cliff Beach. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property. Quiet location with wonderful views from decked area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful directions, wonderfully clean and amazing views, thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage. Cosy, beautifully furnished with a nice dash of Christmas decor too. The owner has thought of everything, lots of little touches even down to toiletries, quality bedding and the essential Yorkshire Tea. It is just a superb cottage with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed inside. Spectacular views outside
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Christmas Stay

We really enjoyed our Christmas at Top Gallant Cottage. Everything we needed was on hand in this great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Stay in Runswick Bay

We so enjoyed staying in this lovely cottage. Everything was immaculately presented. The view of the bay was fantastic Thank you so much to Bev.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply Perfect

A wonderfully situated, spotless and cleverly converted cottage in beautiful Runswick Bay. Breathtaking views from the patio which has room enough to dine. Simply perfect.
Runswick Bay
The view at dusk from the bedroom window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent stay

Had a wonderful long weekend stay at Top Gallant. The view was amazing and made even better with the full moon reflecting on the sea! Everything is as listed, photos accurate, the house was clean and warm and the bed was very comfortable. It is a perfect location for exploring the area and I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage!

What an amazing place to stay. Very clean, airy and well equipped with those extra touches that you don't find in other properties. Comfy bed too! Beautiful views and it was so quiet staying there. The detailed information sheet from the host was very helpful. Highly recommended property - we loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Runswick Bay

Delightful cottage with beautiful views of Runswick Bay, both from within the cottage and also from the wonderful terrace where we were able to sit and have lunch in the February sunshine. We thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay and look forward to returning soon. The cottage has everything that you need with lots of lovely thoughtful touches as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

This was a return visit to Top Gallant and it was as idyllic as we remembered. The cottage is quaint and cozy and equipped with everything you need … and the views from the windows and lovely little terrace are stunning. Already dreaming of next year’s visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third visit to Top Gallant and it still delivers the wow factor. It’s quirky and cosy, tastefully decorated, well equipped and spotless. But its biggest selling point is the terrace high among the tumble of cottages overlooking beautiful Runswick Bay. The view is stunning and many hours have been spent sipping wine, listening to the sea and looking up at the stars after a day of walking the fabulous coastal paths. Another visit is already planned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Cottage

Beautiful property in a stunning location. Immaculately clean with everything you needed for an enjoyable stay. Very much home from home with some lovely finishing touches. Will hopefully be visiting again in the near future. Lovely bottle of wine to welcome you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Christmas at Top Gallant

We had a great Christmas experience at Top Gallant Cottage, our second in a row. The cottage is comfortable and cosy and an ideal place to relax during the festivities. Everything is there to make you feel at home and the views are excellent. Exploring the beach is always fun and there are lovely coastal walks close by. It has left us with many happy memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth!

Had the most amazing time at Top Gallant - the views from the balcony were spectacular and the accommodation was fabulous - spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped - we literally could not fault anything. The bottle of wine was a lovely touch which we enjoyed sat on the balcony overlooking the bay. We could have stayed forever, cant wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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Chris Jarvs

Wow factor cottage, thoughtfully and stylishly furnished, comfortable sofa’s and bed, clean, perfectly equipped and wonderful location overlooking the runswick beach with fabulous views of the beach/sea from the lounge, balcony and bedroom. A very special, peaceful and exclusive location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best stay ever.

Location stunning. Great walking, beautiful scenery and gorgeous sunrises. Cottage was clean, quirky, well equipped with fabulous views all around. Lots of lovely extra touches. peaceful and relaxing. We would return without hesitation. The location is hilly and the cottage also has lots of steps outside and inside, just to keep in mind if you are a less mobile. Thank you for the best stay ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very well appointed property in a delightful if not unique location. The lower village area has no roads although a residents car park is nearby, the property is accessed via paths and steps. The car can be briefly parked nearby for unloading, but luggage has to be carried in and then out again. Obviously this is not suitable for those with mobility issues. The property is superb, the view spectacular and very comfortable. There are many interesting walks and places to visit nearby, or simply enjoy the view and the bay itself - we certainly did.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini Break

Fantastic cottage to stay in. Clean, comfortable, cozy with a fabulous view from the bedroom window and the balcony which was lovely to sit and relax on. Attention to detail was unreal. There was nothing left to chance. Everything that we might need was there. There are long and short walks for those who enjoy walking, but also a good bus service to nearby towns like Staithes, Sandsend, Saltburn and Whitby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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Gem

Top gallant is a beautifully appointed property in the perfect spot overlooking Runswick.bay. The views from the bedroom window and the balcony are spectacular. The welcome bottle of french sauvignon was a lovely gesture . Super comfy bed and sofa. Good kitchen facilities with the added bonus of a great coffee machine. If we had any criticism, maybe black out blinds in the bedroom for us light sleepers, but otherwise perfect ! Cant wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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A little gem

We were looking for a quirky, comfortable and peaceful hideaway with stunning views and found it at Top Gallant. The cottage was beautifully furnished and equipped with everything we needed. The little balcony is an added bonus and adds to the wow factor. We sat there late into the night listening to the waves on the beach and looking up at the stars. Our three days of walking the cliff paths and exploring this fabulous area just wasn’t enough. Already planning our return. Thank you Bev for sharing Top Gallant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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Fantastic break "up north" at a fabulous location & venue!

It was idyllic setting so much so that my wife and I were more than happy to stay in during the evenings and make total use of the cottage which was perfect for the two of us and the log fire/burner stove was great and created a very relaxing atmosphere smart TV was all connected to usual needs i.e. Netflix etc. - just missing was the personal service folk LOL ! The view from the bed in the morning out across the bay was wonderful and sitting in the late afternoon & early evening time having an alcoholic beverage was great - I believe we will be returning again at some point in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUe F.

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Beautiful Bolthole, perfect location

We have missed staying at Top Gallant so much and were delighted to have been able to book a long weekend away here. The cottage is beautifully kitted out in a homely fashion. It's a real home from home with everything you could need. The bottle of wine is a real welcome. Very quiet in Nivember _ just how we like it. The Royal Hotel (local pub) is only open Friday/Saturday/ Sunday in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

You should be physically fit to access the property but …… The views make it worth the climb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Beverley Brook

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We used to visit Runswick Bay on a regular basis living only 30 mins away. We used to dream about the possibility of buying a small property in Runswick and eventually we took the leap. Basically we have never looked back. We still ourselves.

Why they chose this property

We are down in the Bay with fantastic sea and beach views. Runswick village faces south. We get lots of sun and light during the day on our veranda and get shelter from weather coming in from the west. Then the stars and moon are often amazing by night. We like to stay in even in bad weather. We light the stove (open a bottle of wine) and watch the roaring sea. Runswick is a very special little place

What makes this property unique

The cottage has lots of charm and the view is one of the best in the Bay. You can lie in bed and look out at the sea in the morning. Then once you have dragged yourself out of bed you can be walking along the beach within minutes.

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