8 Best Log Cabins Near Whitby

From its literary connections and the infamous tale of Dracula, to its annual Goth Festival and popular fish and chips, there are so many reasons to visit Whitby this year! If you’re thinking of exploring the North Yorkshire coast for your getaway make sure to read on, as we have compiled a list of perfect log cabins for you, all within easy reach of Whitby.

We’ve provided a range of properties to suit your budget and style of travel – from pet-friendly options, to those offering a spot of luxury with your own private hot tub. Just remember, don’t hesitate to place your booking as many of the properties listed here have been extremely popular throughout the year and are expected to be in high demand in 2024.

1. Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay Holiday Park

Location: Cayton Bay, Scarborough

Best for: family with children, who want a seaside holiday with a wide range of family entertainment choices

Does your ideal family seaside break to North Yorkshire involve building sandcastles with your children and taking a stroll on a sandy beach almost as soon as you step out of the door, as well as easy access to the iconic sights of Whitby? About 24 miles from Whitby is Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay Holiday Park where you can appreciate the stunning Yorkshire coastline, relax in a private hot tub in your lodge and provide your children with exciting opportunities to enjoy all kinds of sports. This all-in-one family holiday is available at only a few sites in the Whitby region, one of which is Cayton Bay Holiday Park.

One of the great advantages of getting a log cabin lodge here is that an entertainment pass is part of the package for your family’s fun-filled holiday. This is perfect news if you have little ones who love sports or arts activities and are eager to make a splash in the swimming pool or enjoy the flume ride! Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay Holiday Park offers many fun programmes for children and families, from Pirate Crazy Golf to an outdoor sports court, high ropes course and Sports Dome, to Arts & Crafts Den and a VR experience area. For a more hands-on outdoor experience, the park even runs a Bear Grylls Survival Academy! All you need to do is just reserve the activity and session you would like your children to have a go at. With no driving needed for an entertaining day for your energetic little ones, it’s bound to be a nice break for you too.

Facilities: Cayton Bay Holiday Park has 6 types of lodges available, from two- to four-bedroom lodges, including a couple of brand new additions this year. There is excellent flexibility in the accommodation choices available at this holiday park, depending on the total number of people in your group and whether you want specific facilities like a hot tub, washing machine, dishwasher or private parking. WiFi is widely accessible.

2. Sykes Cottages Ammonite Lodge

Location: Runswick Bay, Scarborough

Best for: a high quality stay as close to Whitby as possible

If finding a fabulous property with good proximity to iconic Whitby is your number one priority, Sykes Cottages Ammonite Lodge would be a perfect choice. Located in the village of Runswick Bay, this lodge is close to Whitby, being less than 9 miles from the town, so you can get there in as little as 15 minutes by car! Of course, when you feel like staying local just 10 minutes away on foot is lovely Runswick Bay, which unfolds to reveal the stunning Yorkshire Coast. Enjoy the beautiful sandy beach with its backdrop of dramatic cliffs by trekking alongside the beach, or enjoying the Cleveland Way on the clifftop!

Besides its stunning location, Ammonite Lodge is one of Sykes Cottages’ properties with 5 ticks on the ‘Sykes rating’, meaning it meets an exceptional standard with a degree of luxury. As the rating implies, the interior of this ground-floor cottage is tastefully furnished and decorated, making the internal areas homely and bright, with plenty of natural light.

Facilities: Ammonite Lodge sleeps up to 6 people with 2 bedrooms and one sofa in the open-plan living area convertible to a double sofa bed. 2 bathrooms are available, one of which is en-suite. This pet-friendly property also welcomes up to 2 dogs at a small additional nightly cost. This cottage is suitable for guests with mobility limitations and there is private parking for two cars. The well-equipped kitchen has an electric oven and hob, a microwave and a dishwasher, and you can use a washing machine and a dryer in the utility area. WiFi is available.

3. Sykes Cottages St Hilda’s Lodge

Location: Hinderwell, Scarborough

Best for: a pet-friendly holiday in lovely countryside

Watching llamas roaming near your accommodation and collecting fresh eggs in the morning for your breakfast – do they sound like fun experiences for your log cabin holiday? If so, St Hilda’s Lodge is calling you. This lodge is situated on a working farm and is friendly to pets, so you can bring your four-legged companion with you! With St Hilda’s Lodge as your base, this holiday can easily be themed around animals, with the option of local pony rides.

The beautiful natural views here won’t disappoint you. You can reach the coast with a 10-minute walk, where your little ones can have fun fossil hunting or playing on the seashore, while activities that can easily be arranged include cycling, gliding, riding and fishing. When you feel peckish, the village’s local pubs and bistro will be a lovely treat!

This lodge has got 4 ticks on the Sykes rating and provides you with the look and feel of living in a log cabin, as both the inside and outside of the property is designed in wood. Enjoy your first cuppa of the day on the decking area outside and, perhaps in the evening after a long day out, treat yourself to time in the hot tub at the back of the house and conveniently sheltered by trees.

Facilities: St Hilda’s Lodge is an all-ground-floor log cabin, which sleeps 4 people with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The beds come in a super king-size double bed and twin, which can either be zipped and linked or unzipped and unlinked on request in order to provide either 2 double beds or 2 sets of twin beds. The bathroom includes an en-suite shower, with a corner bath in a family bathroom. In the kitchen, you can use an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washer with a dryer. For your evening entertainment in the cottage, Smart TV, DVD, radio/CD and WiFi are provided. A good range of outside entertainment facilities is also available, including a hot tub (at extra cost) and BBQ on a private deck with garden furniture provided.

4. Sykes Cottages Castle View Cabin

Location: Cloughton, Scarborough

Best for: small groups wanting a log cabin near the seaside

Located in Cloughton, Castle View Cabin is on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Whitby is only 15 miles away and the iconic nearby town of Scarborough offers you more scenic walks and Scarborough Castle with its sweeping coastal panorama. Just pick your route between a country walk and a coastal walk!

With a stunning coastal background, Castle View Cabin offers you a peaceful rural getaway. This seaside log cabin combines modern and rustic aesthetics, with wooden worktops in the kitchen area, which can also be used as a breakfast bar, and an electric fire in the sitting area for a cosy evening in.

Facilities: This ground-floor cabin sleeps 3 people in 2 bedrooms, with one double and one single bed, and a family shower room. The open-plan living room connects to a kitchen and a dining area. A TV with Freeview and DVD is available for indoor entertainment. WiFi is included.

5. Sykes Cottages The Sequoia

Location: Cloughton, Scarborough

Best for: couples or friends looking for a secluded holiday location in the North York Moors National Park

With Robin Hood’s Bay less than 12 miles away and Whitby just 15 miles, Sykes Cottages The Sequoia is one of the best-located examples of log cabin accommodation in the region. The welcoming owners here are one of the many appealing points to note, while a view of horses just over the wall of your lodge adds to its unique rural character. If you are travelling as a couple or a small family and want a quiet break in the Yorkshire Moors National Park with coastal views of North Yorkshire, you have to consider staying at The Sequoia!

While you can just indulge in the serene atmosphere at this cottage during your stay, you’ve also got plenty to see and do within easy reach. Whitby is less than 30 minutes by car and you can easily reach Scarborough, England’s classic seaside resort town. If you are into walking or cycling, Cinder Track, once a railway line spanning 23 miles between Scarborough and Whitby, is highly recommended. From old stations and platforms, to wildlife to spot and some of the most stunning views of Robin Hood’s Bay, this trail has a lot to offer. When you’re back from your scenic exploration, enjoy the lovely countryside views on the veranda, or relax in your private hot tub!

Facilities: The Sequoia has a 4-tick Sykes rating and comes with 2 bedrooms, with a king-size double and twin beds, so sleeps up to 4 guests. The open-plan living area in the lodge extends through French doors to the decked veranda, which provides a cosy, yet spacious ambience. Please note that pets and children under 5 years old are not permitted to stay at The Sequoia. Smart TV and WiFi are included.

6. Sykes Cottages Little Gem Lodge Malton

Location: Malton, Ryedale

Best for: an excellent location for days out to Whitby, York and the Howardian Hills AONB

If you want to have a wide variety of destinations to visit in North Yorkshire, covering both the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty, then Little Gem Lodge Malton by Sykes Cottages may be the choice for you! The distance to Whitby is around 30 miles, while 20 miles in the opposite direction is the historic cathedral city of York.

While the outer appearance of this wooden-clad lodge gives you the impression of a luxurious log cabin, when you step inside you will enjoy all the comforts of a modern home. Big windows and French doors attract plenty of natural light and let you enjoy the view from a comfy sofa or armchair. In the colder months, a wood-burning stove will make things even cosier! To end your busy, fun days in Whitby, York, Howardian Hills AONB or the North York Moors National Park, a hot tub is provided on the decked platform outside. In the evenings, spoil yourselves with a selection of books, games and DVDs and Freeview TV, with gas central heating for those chillier months!

Facilities: Little Gem Lodge Malton, with a full 5-tick Sykes rating, sleeps up to 4 guests with 1 king-size double bed and 2 twin beds. In addition to a family bathroom, an en-suite shower room is available. Outside this all-ground-floor cottage, a decked area provides a hot tub and garden furniture. WiFi is included.

7. Sykes Cottages Josi Lodge

Location: Malton, Ryedale

Best for: groups of five looking for a lodge friendly to pets and located between York and Whitby

If you liked the sound of Little Gem Lodge Malton but have a slightly larger group and a four-legged companion, you could consider Sykes Cottages Josi Lodge. Located on the same site of Malton Grange Country Park as Little Gem Lodge Malton, a well-behaved pet is welcome to join your holiday here at Josi Lodge! Enjoy your North Yorkshire getaway with more people and a furry companion, walking together in the lovely Howardian Hills or visiting historic Castle Howard, dating back to A.D. 1699.

This ground-floor cottage is a new addition to Sykes Cottages and also provides a hot tub on the decking with plenty of garden furniture. On a lovely evening, sit outside together for a pleasant al-fresco dinner!

Facilities: this 4-tick Sykes rating lodge sleeps 5 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with double, twin beds and a single bed. An open-plan living space enables everyone to be as sociable as they want while individually relaxing in the kitchen, dining or sitting area. WiFi is provided.

8. Sykes Cottages Heathcliff Lodge

Location: Northallerton, Hambleton

Best for: a luxury countryside treat with a wide variety of attractive villages and towns nearby

When it comes to a luxurious log cabin, small details make all the difference. In that sense, Heathcliff Lodge definitely deserves 5 ticks on the Sykes rating! Give yourself a proper treat this year with a lovely countryside landscape right in front of your getaway house.

This lodge is on a farm in the town of Northallerton with horses and llamas. Although it’s further from Whitby compared to the other properties we listed, the distance is still within 50 miles. Besides, the site is well connected by car to many other interesting destinations such as York, Harrogate, Saltburn, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors National Park! This gives you plenty of choices of cultural and historic adventures further afield as well as beautiful local walks. Explore a different site each day and by the end of the trip, you’ll feel attached to this great region.

Facilities: this ground-floor cottage sleeps four with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size double bed with a TV. While the family bathroom has a freestanding bath, the en-suite bathroom contains a shower with massage jets. The spacious open-plan living area has a designer kitchen, dining and sitting areas, which expands through French doors to a balcony where a private hot tub is situated, along with garden furniture and BBQ. Up to two cars can park off-road and (with prior arrangement) bike storage can be made available.

Time to Discover Whitby and Unwind in North Yorkshire…

So there you have it: 8 excellent log cabins near Whitby! Feel free to contact us to discuss your options and get a great last-minute deal for your visit to Whitby and explore the beauty of North Yorkshire.

Just to remind you, we also have many more great options to show you if you would like to check out alternative locations for log cabin getaways across the country. Whether Northumberland, South East and South West England, Snowdonia or Scotland has been on your radar, we can save you time in your search for properties! Simply head to our other blog posts, as we’ve already done your shortlist for you…