The Porthole is an independent building in the grounds of Beacon Hill with its own private entrance and car parking. A suite with a stunning bedroom and sitting room, bathroom and small kitchenette it is ideal for those wanting a few days away from it all.

You can look directly out to sea or along the beach towards Whitby Abbey either through the large French windows or from your own private terrace. The garden offers a further relaxation area or a special place to sip a glass of wine whilst sitting on the swing seat looking along the beach.

The Porthole is let on a B & B basis with a delicious continental breakfast (with home-made preserves, fruit etc.) left in the kitchenette for you to help yourself at your leisure (no time keeping to adhere to – have breakfast at 11am if you wish). If our hens are laying you can enjoy fresh laid boiled eggs with your breakfast.

The bedroom has a six foot bed (or 2 singles), wardrobe and chairs and is decorated in a nautical theme. The large French windows enable you to wake to the sight of the sun rising or gaze at the sea.

The sitting room has a squashy sofa, wicker table and chairs and again French windows with the same sea views. This is decorated with old ships lamps and a ‘porthole’. After a busy day out there is a flat screen T.V., radio and DVD player and films for your use as well as several books on the local area. For those who cannot leave the world behind there is free Wi-Fi.

The bathroom with underfloor heating contains a kidney shaped bath with shower over, WC and large wash basin.

The kitchenette has a sink, fridge, toaster, egg boiler and kettle with all the associated cutlery, china and glasses. It is recommended that you go out for dinner since there are no full cooking facilities.

The terrace is magnificently situated for you to watch the sun rise or take breakfast gazing at the sea, beach or abbey. There is an antique cast iron table and chairs for your use.