Guests say
Harbour Retreat in Whitby receives glowing praise for its immaculate cleanliness, tasteful décor, and well-equipped facilities. Guests love the stunning harbour and Abbey views, secure parking, and easy walking distance to the town centre. The cottage is described as cosy yet spacious, dog-friendly, and exceptionally comfortable. Thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Minor issues include occasional parking difficulties and garden suitability for small dogs, but these do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with numerous guests describing the property as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and the cleanest cottage they've stayed in. Only one minor mention of air fresheners being overpowering, but this was easily resolved.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, peaceful setting, and convenient 10-minute walk to Whitby town centre. Guests appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and attractions, as well as the ease of exploring the area on foot.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, cosy yet spacious interiors, and a relaxing atmosphere. The cottage is described as a home from home, with only rare comments about garden access for those with mobility issues or small dogs.
Facilities are described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, secure parking, strong WiFi, and thoughtful amenities for both humans and dogs. A few guests noted minor issues such as driveway access and a desire for a Smart TV or ironing board.
Many guests mention welcome hampers and dog treats, reflecting a high level of thoughtfulness. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed, future guests should note that such extras may vary.
About this property
Perfectly positioned along the harbour with Whitby’s many attractions all within easy reach. You are in the ideal position to explore this glorious coastal town on foot..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Gas Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed back garden with decked area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The charging of electric vehicles is prohibted at the property. The nearest evcp is under 1 mile away.. Tucked away along the upper harbour, just on the edge of Whitby, is the aptly named Harbour Retreat. This wonderful, beautifully furnished holiday home benefits from off road parking, which is a big bonus in this popular coastal town. There is also a spacious enclosed rear garden, with an elevated decked area, boasting wonderful views down the harbour and over the town; the perfect spot for enjoying the afternoon sun, or even a BBQ whilst soaking up the scenery.
Enter the property to be greeted by a spacious open plan living area, on colder evenings snuggle up on the plush corner sofa in front of the warm glow from the gas stove. The designated chef of the group can whip up tasty meals for the whole family in the well equipped kitchen, which you can enjoy at the dining table looking down to the harbour and out towards the abbey, giving a wonderful view; or if the sun is shining, why not step outside and toast your retreat with a glass of fizz as the stars begin to fill the sky? Upstairs are two well presented bedrooms, both boasting Hypnos mattresses to ensure you get a great night’s sleep. There is a double bedroom as well as a master king bedroom. Plus the family bathroom is on this floor with a shower over the bath. As you go upstairs take a moment to take in the fabulous harbour views from the landing. The nearest pub and fish and chip shop are less than a 5-minute walk away – Whitby has unbeatable fish and chips!
The bustling centre of Whitby is awe inspiring, with the cobbled old town, beaches, piers and the iconic abbey all within a 10 minute walk. Whitby has something for all age groups and is one of the most visited resorts along the east coast. This seafaring town is proud of its heritage, there are tales of Viking invasions, heroic sea rescues as well as seafaring pioneers. Discover more at the museums, including one on a tall ship in the harbour. Today fishermen still sail from Whitby, there are many award-winning restaurants where you can sample freshly caught seafood. There are also festivals throughout the seasons making this a perfect all-year-round resort to visit.
The surrounding North York Moors National Park is full of woodland trails as well as the wonderful heritage steam railway that runs through the middle. The steam train leaves Whitby and travels over the moors towards the market town of Pickering, with picturesque villages along the way. There is an array of seaside towns and villages along the coast to visit, with breathtaking beaches and coves, including Staithes, Robin Hoods Bay, Runswick Bay and Sandsend.
For dog owners this is paradise, there are some wonderful walks to discover, and most beaches in this area are dog friendly or have dog friendly sections. Most pubs and cafés also welcome dogs here, there is even a dog bakery for extra special treats! There is something to delight everyone all year round, this is a great area to explore.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (33)
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Patricia Farr
Everything was 100% perfect. There isn't anything I can say that is negative about this property. We loved our stay that much going to book it for next year.
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Victoria Worrall
Lovely house. Very clean and tidy. Well located for walking into town. Lots of pots pans cutlery. Extremely dog friendly bowls leads poo bags just in case you forgot anything. Garden secure. Very generous welcome pack. WiFi strong. Nice open plan space downstairs. Good size bedrooms comfy bed. My only little niggles three remote controls for one smart TV? you only need one 🤣. I bring a lot of clothes so a bigger wardrobe would be good although you could put your clothes in both bedrooms. And a bin upstairs would be handy. But nothing to stop us coming back lovely house obvious owners have taken a lot of pride in it.
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Louise West
The cottage was immaculately clean, with all amenities available. Thank you for the welcome hamper. Beautiful location over looking the Whitby harbour and within walking distance to the town. There is onsite parking but beware if someone parks opposite the driveway it is a very tight squeeze to get out, would be ok if you have a medium size car not a large car like us. The other down points for us was the garden is not safe for small dogs we have Dachshunds and the gap under the gate is big enough for them to get under. The poles surrounding the raised patio outside the kitchen are wide enough for them to get through which isn't good when there is a 4ft drop below. Could be easily rectified with some meshing of some sort. There are also 4 or 5 deep steps down into the garden which is on several levels which is also not good for their backs or people with limited mobility but that is not stated in the booking details or shown on any of the pictures. We got around needing to use the garden by taking the dogs to the small piece of grass next to the house. Wasn't ideal as the front of the house also has 3 deep steps, but I carried them and we enjoyed the holiday. I would recommend the property it is beautiful just a shame we couldn't use the garden.