Enjoy Robin Hood's Bay The Lazy Way

Do you love to completely relax when you’re on holiday?

Do you love to be beside the seaside?

Do you love to be on the Yorkshire Coast?

Read on for Ten Ways to Enjoy Robin Hood’s Bay the Lazy Way.

Robin Hood’s Bay

Perched on the coast between the surrounding cliffs of Scarborough and Whitby sits a Bay. The backdrop of the Bay is an old Yorkshire fishing village. This is Robin Hood’s Bay, the gem on the picturesque coastal edge of the North York Moors National.

Built on a steep hill the old 17th Century village heads down to the Bay. Winding streets, steep steps and cobbled alleyways make up what was once called Baytown. A maze of a village it’s easy to get lost here in Robin Hood’s Bay. Just all part of the magic of what makes it so special.

Robin Hood’s Bay harbours a deep rooted history of smuggling. The Kings Beck, cottage cellars, secret passages and snickets all helped with the illicit activities. Smuggling of Rum, Tea, Silk and Tobacco. There wasn't a person in the village that didn't participate in the illegal activities. Be it the smuggling, hiding, transporting or protecting of the secret goings on.

Legend has it that contraband could leave the Bay and reach the top of the village without ever seeing daylight.You can still see evidence of Robin Hood’s Bay’s smuggling past to this day and you can learn more at the local museum.

Lazy Lie Ins

What better way to switch off from the rat race and recharge your batteries than a lazy lie in. Curl up all cozy,  duvet pulled over your head and snooze the morning away. Enjoy a relaxed cuppa or two before lazily getting ready to take on the day. 

Brunch Instead of Breakfast

Following a lazy lie in odds on are you will have skipped past breakfast. There’s lots of choice for a mid to late morning brunch here in Robin Hood’s Bay. There is a great selection of cafe’s, tearooms, restaurants and bistros as well as takeaway  services. Alternatively enjoy brunch in your holiday cottage or on the beach. You will find a selection of delicious brunch worthy goods in the local general stores and the local bakery in Fylingthorpe. 

Duvet Days & Movie Nights

Grab the duvet and either stay in bed or plant yourself firmly on the sofa. Enjoy the day snoozing, reading or watching your favourite TV series back to back episodes. 

Alternatively after a day of adventures cosy up in your holiday cottage. Enjoy a relaxed movie night with all your favourite movie snacks. Why not have a movie marathon. 

Eat Out

Why bog yourself down with cooking when Robin Hood’s Bay has such a great selection of food and drink offerings. There is something to please all appetites here. There are cafes, tearooms, bistros, restaurants, pubs and takeaways. You will find:

 Local Seafood

Fresh Homemade Pizzas

Traditional Pub Classics

 Afternoon Teas

Takeaway 

Cakes & Bakes

Fish & Chips

And Everything In Between

Robin Hood’s Bay lends itself well to all of the following:

Romantic Dinners

Family Meals 

Dog Friendly Eating & Drinking

Beach Strolls

There's lots to explore on Robin Hood's Bay Beach. There are rock pools galore here, tons of seaweed, sand, boulders and the scaurs. Everyone will love exploring Robin Hood’s Bay Beach.

Boggle Hole

Walking along the beach from Robin Hood’s Bay the cliff juts out slightly, you will need to cross the Beck water as it hits the beach. Waterproof footwear is always good here. The Beck can be fast flowing and well over ankle height.

Boggle hole is great for rockpooling, you’ll find heaps of seaweed and it's a great spot for fossil hunting. There's a Boggle Cave too. The Beck fills the large opening between the cliffs and it's fun to step on stones to get to the cafe. One of our favourites.

Stoupe Beck Sands

Here is the sandiest stretch of beach from Robin Hood’s Bay beach. You will know you are here by the foot bridge over the deep Beck. The Beck flows onto the beach amongst lots of pebbles.

Stoupe Beck sands is a really lovely spot to sit for the day, enjoy a picnic, paddle in the North Sea. This sandy stretch of beach lends itself well to beach games. You will find it a lot quieter here than Boggle Hole and Robin Hoods Bay Beach.

All of the beaches of Robin Hood’s Bay are Dog Friendly all year round.

Read A Book 

Sit back and relax with your favourite book and while away the hours. Cosy up in your cottage or relax on the beach. Hole up in your favourite cafe or pub or grab one of the many pews around the Bay. 

There are many books that have been written about or inspired by Robin Hood’s Bay. Here are a few:

A Rum Do!: Smuggling in and Around 18th Century Robin Hood's Bay by Pat Labistour

Foreigners by Leo Walmsley

Three Fevers by Leo Walmsley

Phantom Lobster by Leo Walmsley

Sally Lunn by Leo Walmsley

`Jiddy Vardy by Ruth Estevez

Jiddy Vardy: High Tide by Ruth Estevez

You will also find books about and inspired by Robin Hood’s Bay for sale in the shops around the village. 

Relax at Treat Therapy

Treat Therapy is an Holistic Treatment Room and Gift Shop in the heart of Robin Hood’s Bay.

Treat Therapy really offers you the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, to switch off and relax. As you undertake your treatment of choice, relax with the background sounds of the Kings Beck, Seagulls and the sea.

Treat Therapy Treatments

Holistic Treatments:

• Balinese Massage
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Sports Massage
• Indian Head Massage
• Coast to Coast Recovery Massage
• Reflexology

All Holistic Treatments are Available in appointments of 30 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the Treatment

Spa Treatments:

• Warm Sea Shell Massage
• Body Cleanse, Scrub and Wrap
• Hot Stone Massage
• Anti Cellulite Treatment

Available in appointments of 30 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the Treatment

Facials:

• Aroma Facial - Available in appointments of 30 minutes for a Mini Facial
• Rejuvenation Facial - Available in appointments of 45 minutes for a Natural Facelift

Enjoy A Siesta

Enjoy an afternoon siesta and recharge those batteries. Catch some z’s back at your cottage or on the beach. Doze in the sun. 

Can’t sleep during the day? Just generally relax or enjoy a delicious slow paced bite to eat. 

Watch The Sunset

Watching the sunset here on the Yorkshire Coast is breathtaking . Watching the sun set over the sea makes it so much more special. Red, pink, orange and purple skies. The sunsets are just as spectacular in winter as they are in summer. And, you won’t have to stay up late to catch them. Don’t forget the camera and the blankets to snuggle up warm together while you gaze at the last of the day’s sun.

Enjoy A Thousand Stars

What can be more stunning than looking up at the night sky and seeing a thousand stars. Head down to the Quarterdeck, blankets in hand and a flask of hot chocolate. Lie down on the benches, let your eyes adjust and marvel at the twinkling dots gazing back at you.

You may think stars are well just stars but here they are extra special. The North York Moors National Park is an International Dark Sky Reserve. Here it’s possible to see meteorites, the Milky Way, Planets and shooting stars.

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Relaxing Coastal Escapes in Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire

Sam and Sian have been helping you make memories and relax on the coast since April 2017.

Baytown Holiday Cottages is a small North Yorkshire Booking Agency specialising in the Robin Hood’s Bay area of the North York Moors National Park.

Two locals who know the area and the cottages inside Out. Their home, their workplace and their playground. Helping you find your escape by the sea.

So, why not stay for a while in one of the Best Robin Hood’s Bay Holiday Cottages.

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