Guests say
The Anchorage in Whitby offers a quaint and well-situated holiday experience, with its central location being highly praised. Guests appreciate the property's historic charm and proximity to local amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring the town. While some guests have concerns, the positive aspects such as comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen are often highlighted.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean with fresh bedding and towels, while others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and general upkeep. The inconsistency in cleanliness experiences has impacted the score.
The location of the property is consistently praised for its centrality and convenience to Whitby's shops, beach, and attractions. Despite some noise from nearby nightlife and challenges with parking, the location remains a strong asset.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the living areas cosy for the most part. However, some reviews mention uncomfortable beds and noise disturbances, which suggests comfort levels may vary.
The property is equipped with necessary appliances, and some guests are satisfied with the kitchen facilities. However, numerous reports of maintenance issues, such as problems with heating, hot water, and structural concerns, have led to a lower score in this category.
There is insufficient information in the reviews regarding gestures of thoughtfulness, such as gifts or special touches provided by the host. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Lying in the heart of Whitby, The Anchorage is a historic, three-storey cottage boasting four bedrooms, traditional and original features and plenty of character. Perfect for a group of friends, couples or family, The Anchorage is just a stone's throw from pubs and shops, as well as the beautiful Whitby Beach and many attractions. Head into the property following a busy day outdoors and take a right off the hallway into the homely sitting room, with a beautiful ornate fireplace decorating the room, two sofas to relax on and a TV to entertain. Discover a lovely dining room with further evidence of the property's history in the original wood panelling, with this room perfect for delicious home-cooked meals prepared in the kitchen, reached via a step down and passing the door to the small enclosed courtyard, with seating for two, it's a great spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The kitchen comes well equipped with all the essentials and more, including a dishwasher and a washing machine. A handy cloakroom lies hidden under the stairs, while heading up to the first floor brings you to the family bathroom and two bright and airy double bedrooms. Climb to the second floor to come upon two more bedrooms, both singles and showcasing the rustic timber beams of the ceiling, with pretty views from one of the rooms over Whitby's rooftops and up towards the hilly headland. Enjoy being at the centre of the action of this attraction-filled town, with shops, pubs and restaurants all on your doorstep, perfect for pitstops between your itinerary and evening drinks. Take a walking tour of the town heading along the River Esk up to where it meets the sea, getting a picture beneath the Whalebone Arch before continuing along the West Pier and up to Whitby Lighthouse, coming back along Whitby Beach and then through the lovely Pannett Park, home to Whitby Museum. Venture up the 199 Steps over the river to Whitby Abbey, the eerie ruins said to have inspired Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula', and take in the fantastic views over the town and out to sea. Enjoy a guided tour with Whitby Storyteller Guided Walks, or book a trip with Whitby Whale Watching for a scenic sea excursion. Explore the beautiful Esk Valley with walks or bike rides, with the North York Moors National Park presenting many excellent walking areas. Explore the coast by walking the Cleveland Way, or head off on a bike ride along the Cinder Track, a traffic free route taking you down to Scarborough, home to more excellent places to visit like Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Beach, Peasholm Park and SEA LIFE Scarborough. Make wonderful memories in Whitby with your loved ones at The Anchorage.
Whitby is popular seaside town and port resting on the North Yorkshire coastline and surrounded by the North York Moors National Park. The town is home to the famous Whitby Abbey and 199 Steps, along with Whitby Beach. There are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy here, along with excellent attractions. Discover The Endeavour Experience, Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby Whale Watching boat trips, and Whitby Golf Club.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 2 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking in public car parks is subject to charges.
Small enclosed courtyard with seating for two.
3 pets are welcome, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.4 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Whitby Museum
- Whitby Abbey
- Whitby Beach
- Runswick Bay
Reviews (22)
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Phil
A proper little Tardis, easily big enough for 6 of us. Very comfy beds, and everything you'll need for a comfortable stay. It's position is amazing too - half way up a hill, half way down it, fab for Whitby. We'd definitely stay here again in the future.
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Michelle
The property was clean and tidy, plenty of room for 6 of us, fully equipped kitchen, decent sized bedrooms, only negative on the bedroom side was that the door frame on one of the attic rooms was quite low especially as we are all quite tall so we did bump our heads a few times but apart from that all the bedrooms were very spacious and airy. Lovely cosy living room with plenty of seating for the 6 of us, excellent idea with the Now TV, plenty on it for everyone to watch. All in all we had a wonderful stay, if there is one negative I can pick up on is a few of the windows were a bit hard to open. The blinds in the bedrooms did cause a bit of disturbance during the night when the windows were open and there was a breeze, they kept banging on the frame which caused a bit of a disturbed sleep but that is the only other negative. Would definitely recommend this cottage, my son would love to come and stay in this cottage again should we visit Whitby in the future.
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Lynda
Beds were very comfortable, kitchen well equipped. It would have been nice to have a pint of milk and some tea/coffee so that we could have had a cup of tea when we got there but thatâs a minor quibble. All in all it was a fabulous little cottage, freshly decorated with a really historic feel. I was quite worried after reading the previous reviews but we had a wonderful stay and wouldnât hesitate to book the cottage again. Parking IS an issue close by, but thatâs usual for Whitby. We were able to unload and load the car without issues and parked in Cliff Street car park which is a short and fairly level walk away. Iâd say anyone staying in Whitby needs to factor in the fact that they will likely need to pay for quite a lot of parking. Noise - given the position of the cottage and the lack of double glazing (original windows) there was some noise from passers-by. I didnât notice any noise from the pub opposite (great atmosphere and good live acts). The seagulls were loud, but if youâre staying in a harbour town youâre going to get seagulls. Definitely recommend the property.