Sampling a Traditional Uk Seaside Resort with Holiday Cottages in Whitby

For many British holidaymakers the option of going abroad is currently out of reach due to the current economic downturn.  As a result we have seen an increase in the number of Brits deciding to take their holidays in the UK.  In addition, the number of visitors from international shores is increasing as they look to experience a traditional British holiday.  Here we consider the benefits that holiday cottages in Whitby can offer to those looking for such a break. 

History

The picturesque coastal town of Whitby has a rich history and it is recorded as a settlement as far back as 656AD.  Perhaps the most famous Whitby occupant was Captain James Cook; the explorer, navigator and cartographer that is credited with Europe’s first contact with Australia.  Cook served as a merchant navy apprentice in Whitby and the building where he lodged now houses the Captain Cook Memorial Museum.  The museum offers a fantastic insight into navy life in the 18th Century and provides a real feel of how things would have been in Whitby during this period. 

Folklore and popular culture

Although holiday cottages in Whitby offer a great chance to learn some real history, the town is also steeped in folklore that penetrates into the heart of popular culture across the globe.  Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula was partly inspired by the author’s regular visits to Whitby.  Indeed part of the story is set in the coastal town; with Count Dracula swimming ashore in pursuit of Wihelmina Murray and Lucy Westenra.  Whitby takes great pride in its gothic links and visitors can visit the Dracula Experience, go on Dracula and ghost walks and visit the house were Bram Stoker stayed.  The Dracula link also makes the town a popular choice for Goths, which holds the Gothic Weekend twice yearly – when holiday cottages in Whitby are at a premium. 

Fishing and crabbing

Once you have had your fill of history and legend you can try your hand at a little bit of fishing.  There are plenty of bait shops around the harbour where you can buy yourself a crab line or a rod and do a spot of fishing from the pier or beach.  If you are a more experienced then you may want to consider going on one of the many fishing boat trips that are on offer. 

A spot of hiking

Holiday cottages in Whitby also serve as a great headquarters from which to explore the North Yorkshire Moors.  The national park offers an astonishing variety of natural beauty and is one of the most visited in Britain.  There are a multitude of birds species found in the vast heather moorland, making it a popular choice for twitchers.