Benchmark Cottage
Glaisdale, Yorkshire
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi
- Detached stone cottage with private parking, patios and gardens
- Unique guest access to the banks of the River Esk
- Historic 1821 barn conversion with protected heritage features
- Sits on Stage 13 of the Coast-to-Coast walking route
- Whitby's historic maritime resort an easy 15 minute drive away
Benchmark Cottage is a characterful, detached stone cottage in the village of Glaisdale, in the North York Moors national park, with the historic maritime resort of Whitby an easy 15 minute drive, train or bus hop away. Dating back to 1821, this converted stable retains original heritage features and offers private parking with EV charging, sun terraces, gardens, and unique access to the banks of the River Esk opposite the cottage. The cottage sits on Stage 13 of the Coast-to-Coast route, ideal for walkers and couples. Glaisdale station is just 0.3 miles away, and the Museum of Victorian Science is also close by, with Whitby Museum and Pannett Art Gallery 8 miles further afield.
How far to…
- Whitby
- 15 minute drive
- Station
- 0.3 miles away
- Museum of Victorian Science
- 0.3 miles away
- Whitby Museum
- 8 miles away
Practical details
- Parking
- Private parking for 2 cars with EV charging
Accommodation on site
- Cottage
Details taken from the operator's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ EV Charging
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Where you'll be
Benchmark Cottage
Explore the area
Everything within reach of Benchmark Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
Days out and attractions, nearest first
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8 mi
Whitby Museum
Whitby Museum is an independent museum founded in 1823, set in Pannett Park in Whitby, North Yorkshi...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8 mi
Pannett Art Gallery
Art gallery and museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.3 mi
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
This small museum in Whitby tells the story of Captain Cook, housed in the 17th-century building whe...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.3 mi
Staithes Heritage Centre and the Captain Cook Museum
This small heritage museum in Staithes, near Whitby, Yorkshire, tells the story of the village throu...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.5 mi
Cholmley House
Abbey House is a historic building in Whitby, a town in North Yorkshire, England.
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Places to visit
The famous spots within a day trip
Castle & Heritage · 3.9 mi
Danby Castle
Castle & Heritage · 5.4 mi
Old Mulgrave Castle
National Park · 5.6 mi
North York Moors
Castle & Heritage · 8.6 mi
Whitby Abbey
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Eat & drink local
The local legends within walking-ish distance
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