Yellow Door Retreats

03/09/2026

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Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage returns from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026, transforming the historic fishing village into a huge celebration of art, creativity, music and local heritage. 🎨 ❤️ 🌊

This year, 113 artists will exhibit across 67 venues, with galleries, cottages, studios and hidden corners of the village opening their doors as part of the popular Artist Trail.

Around 15 students from The Northern School of Art will also take part in a special group exhibition, while full-time students Sophie and Harry will exhibit independently at St Peter’s Centre and 1 Webster Steps.

🎨 Preview Evening: Friday 11 September, 6pm–9.30pm
🖼️ Artist Trail: Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September, 10am–5.30pm

There will be plenty happening beyond the artwork too.

🎶 Live music will take place throughout the village, including special ticketed headline concerts from Eliza Carthy MBE and the Saltburn Smugglers.

Visitors can also enjoy creative workshops, demonstrations, family activities, outdoor cinema, heritage talks, guided walks, geology and fossil events, alongside plenty of free performances and activities.

Some events are free to attend, while others require tickets or advance booking.

Visitors should also be aware that there is no festival parking in the old village. Festival parking will be available at Cowbar, with assistance and shuttle services available for those who need them.

A free taxi service will also operate between Chapel Yard and Bank Top for visitors with mobility or health needs.

It promises to be another fantastic weekend in one of the North Yorkshire coast’s most picturesque villages. ❤️

📅 11–13 September 2026
📍 Staithes, North Yorkshire

31/08/2026

Before v's After at The Cottage, Staithes 💛 ⚒️

✨ What happens when a 200-year-old Staithes cottage gets the love it’s been waiting for? 💛🚪

👉🏼Swipe through to see the transformation of The Cottage at Yellow Door Retreats — from a much-loved traditional coastal cottage into the cosy little retreat you see today.

The cottage already had bags of character and history, but after many years it was definitely time for some love, care and a new chapter. We wanted to improve it without losing the charm that makes an old Staithes cottage so special.

And when we started… we really started! 😅

🔨 Rooms stripped back and the old cork boarding removed
⚡ A complete rewire
🚿 All-new plumbing and heating
🪵 Beautiful solid oak flooring and oak skirtings
🚽 A second toilet created
🚿 A completely new shower room
🍳 A brand-new kitchen
🪵 Original beams uncovered and brought back to life
🎨 Fresh, warm and neutral interiors throughout

Behind the finished photos are a lot of dust, decisions, late nights and probably far too many trips for building supplies! 😂 But seeing this little three-storey fisherman’s cottage come back to life has made every bit of it worthwhile.

Our aim was simple: keep the character, celebrate the history and create somewhere we'd genuinely love to escape to ourselves.

Now it’s ready for slow mornings, harbour walks, cosy evenings and adventures along the North Yorkshire coast. 🌊🐚

👉 Swipe to see just how far it’s come…

🔗 Link in bio to take a look at The Cottage and book your stay.

30/08/2026

🥳✨We have received our very first 5-star review on Airbnb, and to say we’re over the moon is an understatement!🥳✨

​Knowing that our guests enjoyed their time at The Cottage makes all the hard work, late nights, and interior touches completely worth it. A huge thank you to our wonderful first guests for setting the bar so high, we are officially inspired to keep making every stay just as special. 💛

​Here’s to many more! 🏡✨

https://yellowdoorretreats.co.uk/

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17/08/2026

We are almost ready to welcome our first guests at The Cottage, Beckside, Staithes 💛

We couldn't be prouder of the transformation!
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05/07/2026

A beautiful weekend in Staithes 💛🤍

22/06/2026

Patio views this evening are giving 🩷💛

14/06/2026

🤍🦌Waking up to see this beauty 🦌🤍

23/05/2026

Such a beautiful day in Staithes ☀️✨💛

23/05/2026

A sunny bank holiday in Staithes 😎☀️

22/04/2026

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