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🏠 17th C Cottages
📍Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire
🛌 Dock Cottage sleeps 4
🛌 Sherwood House sleeps 6
🌊 Beach, pubs & shops
🌅 Sea Views & Sunrises
🐾 Dog Friendly & Parking
👨‍💻 Independent - Only direct bookings
🙋‍♀️ Contact Sian & Matt

28/10/2026

🎨 Fancy getting creative on your next visit to Robin Hood’s Bay?

Did you know that Bay has it's very own art studio and gallery?

Run by four talented local artists, Robin Hood’s Bay Studio and Gallery is a lovely community space where you can paint, chat and be inspired by the coast.

🖌️ Why not join an art session during your stay with us?

✨ Tuesdays, 2–4pm
✨ Thursdays, 6.30–8.30pm
✨ Just £10 per session

Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply fancy trying something new, it’s a great way to spend a few hours.

📍 You’ll find the studio on Station Road, just past the Village Hall.

🎨To book a session, email [email protected] and mention you’re staying at Dock Cottage or Sherwood House.

You can also pop into the studio if you wish to purchase any of the art work or sells prints from the original local art work.

Read our blog on our website to find out more details: [link in bio]

See you by the sea

Sian x

25/10/2026

CANCELLATION AVAILABILITY – FROM 5TH DECEMBER

Fancy a festive escape by the sea? 🎄

We’ve just had a cancellation at Dock Cottage, so we have availability from 5th December for 2, 3, 4 or 7 nights.

Come and experience the magic of Robin Hood’s Bay in the run-up to Christmas.

On 5th and 6th December, there’s the New Victorian Weekend, a chance to step back in time with music, local events and a touch of Victorian Christmas magic.

Spend the day exploring the cobbled streets, browsing the independent shops or enjoying a walk along the beach, then return to Dock Cottage, light the log burner and watch the waves crash up the slipway.

And in the morning? Wake up to the sight and sound of the sea from your bed, with beautiful winter sunrises. Then head to Brambles Bistro or Tea, Toast and Post for breakfast.

A stay at Dock Cottage gives you:

🌊 Stunning sea views from every room
🏖️ Direct beach access
🔥 Cosy log burner
🐾 Dog-friendly
🚗 Private parking
🛏️ Sleeps 4 in a double and twin bedroom
🍻 Pubs, independent shops and coastal walks

Fancy joining us for a little festive break by the sea click the link in our bio or drop us a message.

See you by the sea

Sian and Matt

17/10/2026

Come with me as I go check our cottages as our guests have just left.

If you fancy a stay this year we still have a couple of dates left at Dock Cottage and more at Sherwood House. See all the dates and prices on our website www.stayinbay.co.uk

See you by the sea

Sian and Matt

05/10/2026

An evening bite to eat in Robin Hood's Bay? Where do you go?

The great thing about staying in Robin Hood’s Bay is everything is within walking distance and dog friendly.

Park up, unload and relax. Take an early evening walk along the beach then head out for some food. There is so much choice:

Bramble Bistro
Smugglers
Bay Hotel
The Victoria
The Grosvenor
Take away fish and chips
The Dolphin (coming soon)

Where would you recommend to guests?

Sian x

25/09/2026

Come with Matt and I as we taste the new autumn winter menu at the Victoria Hotel in Robin Hood’s Bay.

The verdict is yum 😋. The ale braised daube of Yorkshire beef was both our favourite, it just melted off the fork. Quickly followed by the caramelised onion and poached fig tartlet.

I would definitely recommend stopping at the Victoria for a bite to eat when you stay in Bay.

Also, a shout out to the who were brilliant on the sax and double base.

21/09/2026

Come with me as I check out the Old Drapery in Robin Hood’s Bay………

The Old Drapery has great ladies wear, Robin Hood’s Bay hoodies and hats, Coast to Coast souvenirs, bags, shoes, jewellery, candles and don’t forget the baked beans socks!

Plus Robin Hood’s Bay framed prints, coasters and magnets from local artist Joan Newton.

If you are passing pop in and say hi to owners Holly and Joan. 😀

16/09/2026

**A day trip to Staithes from Robin Hood’s Bay** 🎨

Last Saturday, Liv and I headed to Staithes to check out the **Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage**.

I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I knew Staithes was a lovely village to explore, and it only around a 35 minute drive from Robin Hood’s Bay.

And wow… there was SO much going on. 🎨

The festival had more than 100 artists exhibiting across 67 venues, with pop-up galleries tucked into cottages throughout the village. There was painting, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography and lots more.

We also went to a really interesting talk about **Dark Matter** by Boulby Underground Lab scientist Chris Toth. There were lots of other heritage talks, music and workshops too.

One thing I’d definitely recommend if you’re visiting during the festival is picking up a programme and following the numbered art trail, that way you don't miss anything.

We also popped into **Staithes Museum**, which is free to enter and dog friendly 🐾, and stopped for lunch at the Old Watch House pop-up café, where we had steak rolls with a gorgeous view out to sea.

Of course, Staithes is lovely even when the festival isn't on. The narrow streets, old fishermen’s cottages, harbour and dramatic coastline make it a great place to spend a few hours wandering around.

🚗 **Getting there:** It’s around a 35 minute drive from Robin Hood’s Bay. There’s also public transport via Whitby.

If you’re staying with us at **Dock Cottage or Sherwood House**, Staithes is definitely one to put on your list of places to visit along the Yorkshire coast.

I’ve written a new blog with everything we discovered, including parking, getting there, things to see and places to eat 👇

Have you visited Staithes? What’s your favourite thing to do there? 💙

Sian x

10/09/2026

🐬 Dolphins, seals… and a WHALE! 🐋

Twice over the last couple of weeks, Matt and I have walked along the Cleveland Way towards Whitby and spotted dolphins. Then, a few days ago, we saw dolphins, seals AND a whale! 😍

It was one of those real pinch me moments when we looked at each other and thought, how lucky are we to live here and see this on a morning dog walk? 🐾

We’ve not lived in Robin Hood’s Bay for very long, so seeing wildlife like this on our doorstep still feels pretty amazing (I'm not sure it will ever not).

If you’re staying in the Bay, keep your eyes on the sea when walking along the Cleveland Way towards Whitby. Look out for large groups of gannets and seagulls feeding on shoals of fish, where there are lots of fish, there may well be dolphins, seals or even whales nearby.

And don’t forget your binoculars! 👀

June to November is apparently a good time for spotting whales and dolphins along the Yorkshire Coast, and there’s a really useful page that shares local sightings too (let me know if you want the link).

You can also get out on the sea with wildlife trips from Whitby or Staithes if you fancy getting a little closer to the action.

And if you don’t spot anything on your walk… there’s always the Dolphin Pub in Robin Hood’s Bay for a drink and a bite to eat! 😂🐬🍻

My only regret is that I didn’t get any decent photos. They all look like little black dots in the sea! 🤣

If you’ve got any photos of dolphins, whales or seals that you’ve spotted around Robin Hood’s Bay or the Yorkshire Coast, I’d love to see them and perhaps add them to my blog.

👉 I’ve written a little more about where and how to spot them in my latest blog, which you can find on my website.

See you by the sea,
Sian x

08/09/2026

🥾 111 miles. 4 days. One very sore pair of feet! 😂

Matt and his friend Kev have just completed the Cleveland Way, walking the full 111 miles from Helmsley to Filey in just four days.

That’s a LOT of walking in a very short space of time and, unsurprisingly, Matt’s feet didn’t fare particularly well! 😬

Kev has kindly written about it for me, taking us through each day of the walk, along the North York Moors, through Saltburn, Staithes and Whitby, and finally along the coast to Robin Hood’s Bay and Filey.

They even managed a night of wild camping on the coast… before arriving in Robin Hood’s Bay for a bath and a very comfortable night’s sleep at Sherwood House. 🛁😴, before setting off again on the final leg to Filey.

If you’re thinking about walking the Cleveland Way, or just fancy reading about their adventure from the comfort of your sofa, have a read of Kev’s words (link in comments).

👉 111 miles, 4 days and plenty of blisters and Matt… his next challenge is already planned.

The Coast to Coast next year 😳🥾

A massive well done to both of them, and thank you, Kev, for your words and bring Matt back.

If any one has done the Coast To Coast could you leave us any tips or advice in the comments please.

Address

Robin Hood's Bay
Whitby
Y0224SJ

Telephone

+447961719996

Website

http://stayinbay.co.uk/

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