Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

I have stayed here a few times previously, this time with my wife and daughter (who was going to her 'Masters' graduation ceremony at Teesside University). Set in an equestrian centre, the surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, yet within a few minutes drive of Middlesbrough and Guisborough for shopping & restaurants , also with plenty of country walks , parks and forests in the locality. Not a long drive to plenty of 'tourist' locations, such as Whitby, Goathland (where 'Heartbeat' TV program was filmed), Thirsk (James Herriot museum) and the scenic North York Moors. The house was spotless (as usual) and has all the facilities we wanted for our week long stay plus the convenience of secure parking, practically at the front door. Any time I may be coming over to the area I would always check if 'Upsall' would be available for my accommodation, cannot recommend it higher then that!

We had a wonderful stay at the Photographer’s House! The home was well equipped, especially the kitchen, it had everything we needed to feel right at home. The beds were comfortable, and we really appreciated the lovely welcome basket, thank you. The view is stunning! We spent hours on the patio, soaking up the sunshine and taking it all in. The host, Ashley, was friendly and communicated clearly throughout, making everything smooth and stress-free. We’d love to come back again!

stayed here for 4 days with our puppy. a lovely house, 2 great sized bedrooms, all mod cons. 5 ins walk from restaurants and bars in town but on a quiet culture de sac. 5 mins walk from king george v playing fields so happy dog 🐕. had great trips to whitby, saltburn on sea.

Lovely place to stay, beautifully decorated and the house is spotless and comfortable. David is super lovely and really happy to help. Staithes is a very small and quiet place with some beautiful walks along the coast, my dog loved it. Phone reception is non existent in the village so make sure you know the location prior to arriving. There is wifi in the air b&b. Really enjoyed just relaxing and the log burner plus monopoly was such a wholesome vibe.

Any less than 5* or a-maz-ing would be doing Jane and Crabapple Cottage a disservice. The neighbours were fabulous too. We had everything we could possibly want in the cottage and looong garden, and more, including the trampoline 😄 Jane was super responsive to questions I raised even when she was out with a friend and immediately set to finding a solution to our mini problem. Settees and bed were very comfortable and our dog was immediately relaxed in the property which was also really important to us. So many places to visit nearby and lots to do, we could have spent way more time there.

lovely setting, period house is what it is. The children loved the little bits of history like the writing block that they had learned bout in school. Easy to find, quality bedding very comfortable. We were staying for a wedding so didn't spend a lot of weekend there. Garden was great to sit out in. Welcome pack was a lovely treat, 😋 The homemade cake sustained us all whilst making up all the wedding flowers at Danby church nothing too much trouble for Trish, I asked for full length mirror and there was one provided. All round a pleasant stay

Thanks Jamie for a lovely stay. We really appreciated your communications, both the information and your friendliness. The house was spotless, the beds comfortable and it was well equipped. We enjoyed being so close to great walks and the lovely coastline. I’m sure we’ll stay again.

Really lovely place. Excellent location, views and all details of the house. And Staithes is lovely in general too. Recommend!

Absolutely stunning views from this lovely apartment. We stayed midweek and out of season and were blessed with good weather. The sitting room has fantastic views out to sea. The bedrooms have sea views too and the sunrise view is beautiful. The apartment is clean and peaceful - we heard no noise from any neighbours at all. The beds were comfy; plenty of storage space and all the kitchen equipment needed. The shower is powerful and hot water plentiful. The location is tremendous for food and drink. The pub is very close and welcoming and the food very good. We also ate at Fish Cottage and Estbek House - both fantastic. No shop in walking distance but a very good Lidl less than 10 minutes drive away. The highlights for us were the walks from right outside the door (Cleveland Way, Mulgrave Woods including castle) and the public transport (2 buses an hour in either direction from right outside). Parking space right across the road (designated). Strongly recommend!!

We had an amazing stay. The apartment is beautiful with everything you need and plenty of parking. Lovely little village with a brilliant bakers and butcher. Walkable to Whitby along the Esk way or there is a bus and a train! Also very close to the moors for lots of country walks. Thoroughly recommend this little gem of a place!

The apartment was a real little gem, with breathtaking sea views dominating the living room, to two sides. The sunrises/sunsets and sounds of the sea were beautiful. The accommodation itself was clean and tidy, decorated in calming, seaside tones and perfectly located for the bus stop (across the road) and local cafes. Looking forward to a return visit, in the future.

Ideal for the short stay we needed and was ground floor so was perfect for my mother who has mobility issues. The place and clean and spaciousious and had everything you would need. Host was very responsive.

Lisa's place is exactly what it looks like in the photos. Better even, as they take care of little comforts such as tea, coffee, basic groceries, soaps, towels etc, which makes you feel at ease. It is fully equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, iron, Utensils etc. Lisa and Steve are friendly, helpful and quick to respond online. The location is a bit of a hill climb, but very close to both train and bus stations, and Durham City centre. Overall, we loved our stay and highly recommend it to others. Thanks Lisa and Steve! Cheers.

Great Location, Great value and wonderful Host. This is perfect with having a little one being on the ground floor. Quick 5 minute walk and you’re straight down into the main stretch of Whitby. Would recommend

Fabulous stay at Jo's place, spotlessly clean, had all the amenities and so peaceful. Loved watching the chickens in the gardens. Unfortunately didn't get to meet Jo in person, but all correspondence through Airbnb she promptly replied to. Thanks Jo, we would love to come back. ❤️

Super lovely studio, immaculate cleanliness, great touch to leave breakfast essentials for the stay, especially when I arrived at 1 a.m., self check-in was a massive help there for sure! Opening the patio sores in a morning and looking over the fields and trees was truly amazing! Definitely will be back! Andrew

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay , Ray very welcoming and helpful then left you alone to enjoy your stay , everything you needed and safe enclosure for my dog , very good butchers in the village lovely walking and Cod and Lobster in Staithes highly recommend , all in all very enjoyable very quiet , private and peaceful would definitely revisit and recommend

We stayed here for four night at the start of the Summer 2025. The cottage is right on the pier in the middle of Whitby. We basically dropped the bags off parked the car and forgot about driving anywhere for the entire time we were at Whitby. Highly Recommended.

We loved our stay in Amanda's flat. It was very clean and tidy and well equipped with quality furnishings . The flat was very quiet . Paring was very easy and excellent to have. The flat is very well located and town is only a short walk away. We would definitely recommend this flat for a short stay in Whitby as Whitby proved to be larger than we appreciated and we realise there is more to see. Also, huge number of good bars and restaurants within easy reach. the sea view is also a huge plus. Only thing we think would improve the flat would be a few more lamps in the living room and bedrooms for ease of reading . Also, a soap tray in the en-suite bathroom would not go amiss. We are already considering booking again while we can.

This really is a gem, fantastic value for money and in our opinion ticked all the boxes. Would not hesitate to recommend it to any one.

We stayed with Alison and John for goth weekend in April 2025. The apartment is amazing, there was everything you could ever had needed plus a lovely welcome gift too. The heated mirror in the bathroom was a good surprise! The location was perfect for all the happenings at goth weekend. Would definitely stay again if lucky enough to find it empty 🖤

We enjoyed our stay here. Communication with Alex was spot on and she was very quick to respond to our questions. Parking is available outside the property by using the pass provided, but spaces are limited and we couldn’t get parked for our stay. We parked in the marina car park which was a 15 minute walk, at most. Dropped our bags off first then got the car parked before going out for a few drinks. Kitchen was spotless with enough for a self catering break. We ate out so didn’t use it. Tea and coffee, etc. provided as well as biscuits and crisps. Bed was very comfortable and bathroom adequate. Overall, very good accommodation and very reasonably priced. We’d stay again.

Fabulous place to stay. Calm, peaceful and a beautiful view of the sea. I stayed with my husband and two children and we loved it. Lovely walk to pub down the road and only a short drive to Scarborough, Robin hoods bay and Whitby. Would definitely like to visit again!

First time at Max's Hideaway. Val was a very flexible, proactive and responsive host. The apartment was just as described and as shown in the photos. Spotlessly clean and everything you could wish to have on hand and more. Val also provided a few welcome extras (tea, coffee, biscuits, milk, wine etc) so on arrival we weren't needing to dash straight out to do last minute shopping. Really comfortable stay. As a non-pet owner I'm always slightly apprehensive about staying somewhere that allows dogs but the apartment was spotlessly clean and felt like a home from home. Ideally located on the West Cliff a 5 minute walk from local cafes and restaurants, with a wonderful view of the abbey from the front window and a dedicated parking space (a very rare thing in Whitby!) Will definitely be booking to stay here again.