Ocean View is a quirky and impressive double fronted stone property located in an elevated position on High Barrass with sea views from most of the rooms. The cottage can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests and is ideal for singles/couples and smaller groups looking for more space. The greatest feature of this cottage is the stunning kitchen/diner which has been located on the second floor to maximise the awesome panoramic views of the harbour and North Sea beyond.
MH, August 2024 - communication was excellent. Easy to find in a great location. The cottage exceeded our expectations. The photos didn’t do the property justice. We hadn’t anticipated the size and how bright, and airy it was. The utility cloakroom was a bonus, as were the other three toilets. Ocean View has modern twist in decor and furnishing. It looked and smelt fresh on arrival.
DO, July 2024 - this is the 3rd time we have stayed at Ocean View. The house has been improved hugely since the terrible flood. As usual the view from the top of the house over the harbour was just stunning and we spent most of our time up there! The en-suite in the 1st floor double bedroom is an excellent addition as well. We’ve been going to Staithes for around 30 years now and Ocean View is definitely one of our favourite places to stay.
EP, June 2024 - just the most beautiful cottage. Beautifully decorated and tastefully furnished. The views are stunning from the kitchen and it’s so lovely to sit and look out with a cuppa or a beer. It’s so well kitted out you don’t need to go out and eat. You never want to leave.
The top floor kitchen/diner is the perfect place to enjoy a meal and glass of wine with friends and family with enough space to gather everybody around the large dining table plus there is a breakfast bar with stools.
There is an impressive lounge on the upper ground floor which has many original features with ceiling beams, floorboards and wood panelling. This is a great chill out space where you can relax in front of the fire with a book or watch TV or a DVD whilst lounging on the roomy sofa or in one of the armchairs set by the fireplace.
On the first floor you will find one double en-suite bedroom and a twin bedroom, both of which have original panelling, ceiling beams and amazing views of Staithes harbour. The house bathroom with large bath, separate walk-in shower, toilet and sink is also on this floor.
The second double en-suite bedroom is located on the lower ground floor giving an additional level of privacy from the main hub of the house.
Ocean View is heated by a mixture of thermostatically controlled electric heaters and underfloor heating plus there is an open fire on the ground floor. All bathrooms have heated towel rails. There will be loads of hot water during your stay supplied by a pressurised system, so everybody can enjoy a hot shower after a long day exploring the village and surrounding area.
The cottage also has a cloakroom/utility for added convenience.
| Summary of Facilities |
| Electric Thermostatic/UF Heating |
| Pressurised Hot Water |
| Open Fire |
| Double Electric Oven & Hob |
| Microwave |
| Fridge with Freezer Compartment |
| Nespresso Coffee Machine |
| Washer/Dryer |
| TV with Netflix (account req) |
| DVD Player |
| Selection of DVDs |
| Bluetooth Speaker |
| Iron & Board |
| Hairdryer |
| Wi-Fi Access |
Ocean View is located in an elevated position on High Barrass right in the heart of the village. It is only a short walk to reach the harbour front, local pubs/restaurants, shops and visitor attractions. Parking is available for unloading and you will need to approach the cottage on foot. There is short term parking (40 mins only) on the High Street and we provide a parking permit (subject to T&Cs) for the NYC section of Staithes Bank Top car park which is a 10 minutes’ walk from the cottage.
There is a flight of stone steps up to the front door of the cottage and, as a typical Staithes property, the internal staircase is steep and may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. There is some restricted head height on the lower ground floor.
