Accommodation
There are comprehensive lists of excellent accommodation available on the Visit Whitby and iknow Yorkshire websites, but here is a selection of favourites to help you choose:
The White Linen Guesthouse A Beautifully restored Georgian town house situated only 200 metres from the harbour offering lovely rooms and full english breakfast. Consistently well reviewed and strongly recommended.
Dunsley Hall A true Victorian country house, Dunsley hall offers traditional comfort and wonderful food against a background of period elegance and beautiful grounds. Just two miles from the town, Dunsley Hall has an award winning resturant, tennis courts and much, much more.
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Raithwaite Hall Luxury Cottages A choice of seven recently renovated and superbly equipped stone cottages set in sixty acres of landscaped gardens and lakes, and only a few hundred yards from the long sandy beach at Sandsend. Just two miles from the town centre,there can be no finer place on the Yorkshire Coast to enjoy a self catering holiday.
Thorpe Hall - Fylingthorpe Within walking distance of Robin Hood's Bay and just five miles south of Whitby this 17th century Manor House offers very special bed and breakfast acommodation. A grade II property with carefully restored original features including mullion windows and oak panelling, all rooms offer stunning views. You are free to relax in the magnificent drawing room or stroll in the lovely gardens.
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The Wheatsheaf - Egton Popular with walkers and fishermen, who congregate cosily around the log fire in the bar, the Wheatsheaf at Egton has three elegant en suite rooms furnished in country Victorian style and serves excellent food. The Wheatsheaf was recently named runner up in the Yorkshire Traditional Pub of the Year competition and the Observer travel correspondent said that they serve the best Sunday lunch in England. We heartily agree!
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The Woodlands Hotel Set deep in the valley at Sandsend and yet close to the sea, the Woodlands Hotel has just five exquisitely themed rooms and a charming restaurant serving excellent food. Peace and relaxation are the essence of a stay at the Woodlands and many guests return again and again.
The Grange - Glaisdale At the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and standing in thirty-eight acres of pasture land, this beautiful Victorian house provides outstanding bed and breakfast accommodation. With lovely views and salmon fishing on the Esk, what more could you wish for?
The Saxonville Hotel A classic, well appointed hotel close to the West Cliff, the Saxonville was voted "Hotel of the Year" in the Yorkshire Moors and Coast awards for 2006 and 2007. The restaurant is particularly good and very popular with local residents. The hotel has been owned by the same family for three generations and their personal attention assures the highest standards. You cannot go wrong at the Saxonville.
Netherby House - Sleights Set in extensive gardens and with panoramic views over the Esk valley, Netherby House has a string of awards for its food and accommodation. This lovingly maintained hotel is situated between the moors and the coast and is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful countryside.
Turnerdale Hall - Ruswarp Surely offering the most luxurious self catering accommodation in the Whitby area yet at a reasonable price for a large party, Turnerdale Hall sleeps 9 and has beautiful views over the river Esk. This magnificent Victorian manor with its lovely gardens is ideal for a family holiday.