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How many of Whitby's old fishing cottages, have now been updated to provide holiday accommodation

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The ancient town of Whitby has many quaint fishing cottages nestled around its harbour. Find out more about the rise in popularity of Whitby cottages as a type of self catering acommodation.

As more and more people are choosing to holiday on the North Yorkshire coast, they are increasingly opting to stay in 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. Set in a natural harbour on this rugged coastline, and with the advantage of three beaches, this holiday destination is ideal for families. The typical summer beach holiday for a week or so during the summer holidays or a weekend away, or indeed a mid week break, are many of the choices available.

There are a number of different accommodation choices to cater for the potential visitor ranging from hotels at one end of the scale to camping at the other. But for many, the choice of a holiday cottage is by far the preferred option.

Because of its history and fishing traditions, there are many ‘fisherman’s 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.

From humble beginnings these updated holiday cottages can offer a high level or décor and facilities. The majority are registered with either Holiday Letting Agents or the Scarborough Borough Council Tourist Information Offices. Both of these sources are in association with the English Tourist Board The English Tourist Board has a grading system rather like the grading of hotels. Obviously the higher the grading, the more facilities and standards of decoration and furniture. This grading gives the potential visitor a degree of certainty with regard to standards expected by each establishment. Many styles of cottages etc are available to cater for the different choices, ranging from the contemporary ultra modern to the quaint old world style. There are a wide range of publications available to advertise and promote the cottages i.e. holiday guides and brochures. With the advent of the internet, increasing number of visitors can view and book their intended holiday accommodation online.

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 budgets for holidays vary between one family and another so to do the prices for holiday accommodation. Because there is such a wide degree of choice available, there are properties to suit all pockets.

As previously stated, over the last decades the holiday trade has increased immensely resulting in large investments in the town. To complement the holiday cottage trade, there has been a knock on effect on the number of restaurants and cafes opening for business. As Whitby has become more well-known through the media with regard to television and newspaper articles, so to has the holiday season expanded. There are a number of events spanning the whole year making it a popular destination throughout the majority of the months of the calendar.

It is anticipated that the holiday cottage accommodation sector will go from strength to strength in accordance with the number of visitors wishing to stay in the wonderfully picturesque town of Whitby ensuring the tourism industry flourishes in years to come.

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<h1>How many of Whitby's old fishing cottages, have now been updated to provide holiday accommodation</h1> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_wonderful whitby.aspx'>wonderful whitby</a> As more and more people are choosing to holiday on the North Yorkshire coast, they are increasingly opting to stay in 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. Set in a natural harbour on this rugged coastline, and with the advantage of three beaches, this holiday destination is ideal for families. The typical summer beach holiday for a week or so during the summer holidays or a weekend away, or indeed a mid week break, are many of the choices available.

There are a number of different accommodation choices to cater for the potential visitor ranging from hotels at one end of the scale to camping at the other. But for many, the choice of a holiday cottage is by far the preferred option.

Because of its history and fishing traditions, there are many ‘fisherman’s 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.

From humble beginnings these updated holiday cottages can offer a high level or décor and facilities. The majority are registered with either Holiday Letting Agents or the Scarborough Borough Council Tourist Information Offices. Both of these sources are in association with the English Tourist Board The English Tourist Board has a grading system rather like the grading of hotels. Obviously the higher the grading, the more facilities and standards of decoration and furniture. This grading gives the potential visitor a degree of certainty with regard to standards expected by each establishment. Many styles of cottages etc are available to cater for the different choices, ranging from the contemporary ultra modern to the quaint old world style. There are a wide range of publications available to advertise and promote the cottages i.e. holiday guides and brochures. With the advent of the internet, increasing number of visitors can view and book their intended holiday accommodation online.

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 budgets for holidays vary between one family and another so to do the prices for holiday accommodation. Because there is such a wide degree of choice available, there are properties to suit all pockets.

As previously stated, over the last decades the holiday trade has increased immensely resulting in large investments in the town. To complement the holiday cottage trade, there has been a knock on effect on the number of restaurants and cafes opening for business. As Whitby has become more well-known through the media with regard to television and newspaper articles, so to has the holiday season expanded. There are a number of events spanning the whole year making it a popular destination throughout the majority of the months of the calendar.

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