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Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6

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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior
Marina

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Whitby, North Yorkshire
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the area

Whitby

When you stay at this vacation home in Whitby, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Whitby Harbour and North York Moors National Park. .This golf vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pannett Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Whalebone Arch.

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Trenchers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6

A 200-year-old traditional fisherman’s cottage set in one of Whitby’s most beautiful and historic old yards, right in the heart of the old town and just 2 minutes’ walk from the harbour.

The cottage sits within a quiet cul-de-sac of just six cottages, facing original historic outhouses. This unique setting creates a rare sense of peace and space that is hard to find in Whitby. Even on the busiest days, the yard remains calm and undisturbed, with no passing foot traffic — all you’ll hear is the sound of the seagulls.

Despite this peaceful setting, you are perfectly positioned, with Whitby’s shops, restaurants, harbour and attractions all just a short stroll from the entrance to the yard.

The cottage is double-fronted, giving it a more spacious and open feel than many traditional properties in Whitby, while still retaining its original character and charm.

It sleeps up to six guests. The main bedroom features a very large and exceptionally comfortable queen-size bed with a high-quality mattress and topper. The second bedroom offers twin beds, and additional sleeping is available in the lounge with a double sofa bed.

The living space is comfortable and practical, with fast wireless broadband and TVs in the lounge and bedrooms, making it suitable for both short breaks and longer stays.

A free parking permit is provided for West Cliff car park, a short walk away. Guests can briefly stop nearby to unload on arrival. The property is pet-friendly.

Bed linen is provided, along with towels for four guests.

This is a traditional period property and is best suited to guests who appreciate character, history and a unique Whitby setting, rather than modern hotel-style accommodation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a video library, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Whitby Old Fishermans Whitby
Whitby Holiday Cottage old fishermans residence Whitby

Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location easy access really cosy property. Only one issue with tge listing is that it states it is a 3 bed with one bedroom being a double. One with two singles and one with a futon. There was only two bedrooms and the other bed was a bed settee in the front room which is not what we wanted and as there was five people one person had to sleep in the living room. Aside from that we had a lovely time in a central location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Marian m.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian F.

Endeavour

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

As described. Clear instructions on how to find it. Check in process and parking instructions very clear and accurate. If you had limited mobililty would be difficult steps and unless lucky no guarantee of nearby parking. We
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Byron H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Short Family Stay

Property is centrally located and exactly as described. Parking permit is great also. We did however raise some concerns with the cleanliness as found worn underwear in one of the rooms and milk in one of the bowls! There was also a funny damp smell we could not put a finger on. Might be because an old property and terrible weather whilst we were there but made it difficult to relax on one of the sofa's. Super communication with the landlord.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F., St.Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

Great location. Communication was perfect. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheri R., Albuquerque, NM

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not quite ready for VRBO but convenient

The location was great, but had to park several blocks away. The description says washer and dryer. There was a washer, but no dryer. The owner told me the day before we were to be there that they do not supply shower towels. We traveled from the USA and needless to say we did not bring towels. When I asked for them, he said he would supply them and when we arrived they were not there. We had to use 3 tiny dish towels that we found to dry off. There were cleaning supplies all around, a lot of clutter in the wash closet and under the stairs that either needs to be cleaned out or locked away. Location was great and we were able to walk to all retaurants, shopping, etc. failrly easily. It was a great little town to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022