Guests say
Ocean Cottage in Whitby is a charming and spacious property, praised for its excellent central location and cleanliness. Guests appreciate its quiet setting, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is ideal for exploring Whitby and the surrounding area. Some guests noted issues with heating controls and batteries, as well as steep stairs, but these did not detract significantly from their overall enjoyment. The property is well presented and offers good value for money, making it a popular choice for returning visitors.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as extremely clean, with fresh bedding and well-presented interiors. Only one minor mention of a mattress issue, but overall, cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is universally praised as central, quiet, and perfect for accessing Whitby's attractions. Guests love the peaceful alleyway setting just off Church Street.
Guests find the cottage cosy and beds comfortable, with ample space for families. Some mention steep stairs and occasional heating issues, but most found their stay comfortable overall.
The cottage is well equipped, with a good kitchen and amenities. However, recurring issues with heating controls, batteries, and minor maintenance (e.g., loose taps, toilet flush) were noted. Parking can be challenging.
Some guests expected a welcome pack or milk, but these were not always provided. While a welcome basket or small gift may occasionally be mentioned, it is not guaranteed.
About this property
This property in a Grade II listed yard couldn’t be in a better location. Restaurants, pubs, and attractions are on the doorstep - perfect for holidays..
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Third Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and stairgate available. Welcome pack. . Parking permit for 1 car. No smoking. . Tucked away just off the most popular street in Whitby that leads up to the Abbey, this terraced holiday cottage is in the perfect location with restaurants and pubs on the doorstep, and just minutes from the beach. This fisherman’s cottage in a yard of Grade II listed properties, oozing with character, was built in the early 18th century. It is set over four floors, with an open plan kitchen/dining room on the ground floor, a spacious living room on the first floor and the bedrooms on the second and third floor.
There is an array of Whitby Jet shops and interesting small businesses along the many cobbled streets. Whitby’s famous kipper house is just along the road where you can get your fresh kippers for breakfast. Take the 199 steps up to Whitby Abbey and enjoy the fantastic views over the rugged coastline. For those ramblers amongst you, Whitby forms part of the Cleveland Way where you can enjoy fantastic walks along the cliff tops. The North York Moors is close by. You can catch the steam train to travel from Whitby across the moors to Grosmont (Heartbeat Country) and the market town of Pickering. There’s a lovely large sandy beach in Whitby, as well as many excellent seaside resorts along the coast including Scarborough, Filey, Robin Hood’s Bay and Staithes.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Parking permit(s) provided, valid for free parking in restricted parking zones (marked with "W") on West Cliff only; street parking and public car parks are available near the cottage and may be subject to a charge.
The high chair is the type that attaches to the table, not the stand alone type.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate are provided in the cottage. They are stored in the cupboard in the 2nd bedroom.
The courtyard at the rear of the property is not enclosed and other residents have access through the yard.
The gate entrance cannot be blocked off and is open to the street.
Parking in Whitby can be challenging at busy times and may involve a walk back to the cottage after unloading in Church Street. There is on-street parking (some free, some in pay zones) and public car parks are available; we provide one or two (depending on the length of your stay) parking permits that allow you to park free for 4 days (per permit) in the residents’ permit-controlled zones on the West Cliff on the other side of the river, wherever you see a “W” on the roadside parking plate. Make sure you scratch off the dates properly and ensure the permit is visible
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
- Whitby Museum
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little cottage in a perfect locationClean and tidy. Problem was the heating. No instructions how it worked so spent the evening wrapped in a spare duvet. After Googling found out it worked on Hive, box on the wall. Batteries were dead as were all the other batteries in a drawer. Message said the system could be overridden by the boiler. The boiler cupboard was locked! Once we bought batteries the next day, it worked fine but our first evening was spoilt by being vold
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Joanne Varley
Excellent location and very comfortable cottage over 4 floors. No issues at all but it is worth noting that the stairs are steep and anyone with mobility issues or small choldren may find thwma challenge.Slight niggle but not enough to changw my rating, a welcom basket wouldve been nice or at least a pint of milk. Loved our stay
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Gary Owen
Having read previous reviews, we had no problem with the parking voucher (nearest parking around a 5 minute walk away over the swing bridge), but noticed the thermostat batteries were again running low (thermostat on wall in lounge). DVD remote felt hot with new batteries, so we took them out - DVDs played fine, though. Lovely powerful and warm shower. Great location in a quiet alleyway just off Church St.