Guests say
Abbey View in Whitby is a beautifully decorated and well-equipped cottage, praised for its stunning views, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location close to the town centre and attractions. Guests appreciate the high standard of furnishings, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches throughout. While parking can be challenging and there are stairs to consider, most found these manageable. Some minor maintenance issues and occasional noise from neighbours or nearby renovations were noted, but overall, guests enjoyed a warm, welcoming stay and would happily return.
The majority of guests found the property extremely clean and well-presented, with only a few mentioning isolated issues such as carpet stains or bathroom sealant needing attention.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Whitby’s attractions, harbour views, and easy access to shops and restaurants. Parking is the main drawback, but most guests found the central setting a major advantage.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds, the cosy atmosphere, and the inviting living spaces, including features like a log fire and balcony. The stairs may be a challenge for some, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern amenities, premium furnishings, and thoughtful extras like electric blinds and multiple TVs. A few guests noted minor maintenance issues such as non-working lamps, TV signal problems, and the need for some updates.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of Prosecco and premium furnishings. Please note that gifts like Prosecco are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy an unforgettable stay ever in the ever-popular historic coastal town of Whitby, and savour views over the town from the glass balcony.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: 49" Freeview Smart TV, Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Living room: 49" Smart TV, Sky, Netflix, Woodburner
Bathroom: Slipper Bath With Shower Attachment, Walk-In Shower, Toilet, Smart TV
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 32" Freeview Smart TV, Patio Door Leading To Balcony
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, 32" Freeview Smart TV.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack.. Balcony with outside furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This Victorian, end-terraced townhouse, with views over the harbour and up to the abbey, has been completely transformed into a wonderful holiday home. The quality of the furnishings and workmanship are sure to leave a lasting impression. Even from the outside, this property stands out with its glass balcony, which is in the prime position for you to enjoy views over the town. Stepping inside, the ground floor has a well-equipped open plan kitchen/dining area, making this the perfect place to entertain friends and family in an evening over a home cooked meal, perhaps even sampling some of the freshly caught local seafood. All of the furnishings have been chosen for their aesthetics and comfort, with no expense spared to provide an opulent welcome.
Throughout the property there are original canvas paintings of some of the nearby beauty spots, as well as thoughtful personal touches adding character and charm. On the first floor is living room with wooden floors and a wood burner, the perfect place for a cosy night in. You also have the most beautiful bathroom, complete with a TV in the mirror, so that you can lie back and relax in the steamy slipper bath while watching your favourite shows. On the top floor are two bedrooms; the twin bedroom has bespoke handmade furniture and leading from the master kingsize bedroom is a balcony where you can and take in those unforgettable views. You can share a bottle of wine together and have a romantic evening rendezvous under the stars, with the illuminated abbey watching over the town as the lights glisten on the harbour.
The location of Abbey View is wonderful, and coffee shops, eateries, traditional pubs, and the famous swing bridge are just a 5-minute stroll away. Whitby draws in visitors from around the world. The town has the famous 199 steps up to the abbey (where Bram Stoker’s beast fled the shipwreck in the novel ‘Dracula’), as well as the old cobbled back streets with a plethora of shops, eateries and traditional bars. The beach stretches for miles, as far as the beautiful little village of Sandsend, with golden sand, rock pools and fossil hunting to enjoy. Captain Cook’s ship, the Endeavour, is now moored up in Whitby, and steam trains run into the nearby North York Moors National Park towards ’Aidensfield’, featured in the TV show ‘Heartbeat’. There is always something happening in Whitby, from Goth festivals to live music and regattas. Keep an eye on the busy year-round calendar to see what’s happening during your holiday.
There are many hidden coastal gems along the Yorkshire Coast, from picturesque Runswick Bay to Staithes, each with its own story of piracy and smugglers. The famous Cleveland Way snakes along the coastline, and the Cinder Track drops down into Robin Hood’s Bay for a leisurely stroll; or take a tourist boat out for maybe a glimpse of dolphins and seals that frequent our coastline. Nearby Scarborough is a traditional seaside resort and has many attractions for families including a waterpark, Sea Life Centre and Peasholm Park, as well as the two large bays. Further afield is the theme park, Flamingo Land, and the walled city of York with its Jorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, minster and a myriad of shops and bars, all within the city walls. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby
- Captain Cook Memorial Museum
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Robin Hood's Bay
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (21)
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Alan Jolly
Perfect and close to the centre. Very modern and high standard of fixtures, fittimgs and decoration.Please be sure that you read the description carefully. There are lots of stairs so not suitable for everyone. We loved it.
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Confirmed Guest
Abbey view was clean, tidy and well equipped. It’s was cosy and finished to very high standards. Like the beds, mattresses, sofa, electric blinds, tvs, kitchen, paintings and lights fittings all being premium. It’s well located for walking to everything. The only point I would say is some of the walls and bathroom sealant could do with a freshen up. The parking is difficult but if you don’t plan on driving much while you stay you should be able to get a spot close-ish. But that can still make packing and unpacking the car a task. The only real issue we had was the next door neighbour is having very extensive renovations and while we were there scaffolding was blocking the view of the Abbey from Abbey view. Apart from the very top floor. Which was disappointing. Like all building work. Renovation work is noisy, obviously but the workers shout and seem to argue with each other constantly in their own language very loudly and work was from as early as 08:30 and as late as 18:30. This wasn’t too disturbing as we spend a lot of time out but wasn’t ideal. I would stay here again but I’d wait until next door was finished so that it was as picturesque and as relaxing as we’d have hoped.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house in a great location for Whitby and surrounding towns to visit such as Robin hoods bay. The house was furnished beautifully. Beds were comfy with sufficient storage for clothes in each bedroom. Balcony was lovely for people watching and generally being nosey! House was warm. The only issue is the parking - there is none. It was hard to find a space on the first day so just beware of this beforehand. There is a parking bay with 3 spaces over the road but when we had a look at renting it for the time we were there it said it was not available even though nobody parked in all three for the whole time we were there but not the fault of the house or listing just a tip for other people. Overall we had a great stay at Abbey View and would 100% return!