Unwind in this quirky and stylish top-floor apartment which is featured in the BBC documentary In Search of Dracula with sea views by the beach in the Gothic town of Whitby. Start your day with a swim, discover the local historical landmarks venture further afield into the surrounding North York Moors National Park. When you’re not out and about, spend quality time with your small family or the other half in the open-plan living space.

Walk through the entrance lobby and climb the stairs to reach this third-floor apartment. Make yourself at home in a lounge/diner with characterful wooden flooring, sloped ceilings and plenty of natural light. To one side of the room is a cosy lounge area with a comfortable three-seater sofa and an armchair beside the TV. Next to this is a wooden dining table with seating for six. Continue into the ‘U’-shaped kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, sparkling surface tops and a convenient washing machine. There is also a family bathroom plus two bedrooms – a twin with an en-suite and a double.

During your stay in the heart of Whitby, you’ll be within 500 metres of the sandy beach, the Whalebone Arch and an array of independent eateries. Stroll along the seafront to reach Upgang Beach and Sansend Beach (2 miles). Spend an afternoon swinging at tees at the golf club (1.5 miles) or visit the nearby Larpool Viaduct (2 miles). Cross the River Esk to reach the 199 Steps which lead up to the imposing Whitby Abbey ruins (1 mile). Explore the surrounding National Park to find the secluded secluded Kettleness Beach (5.5 miles) and the Little Beck Wood Nature Reserve (5.5 miles).

House Rules

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, plus 1 en-suite WC

- Fridge/freezer, ceramic hob and electric oven and grill, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine.

- Welcome pack

- TV, DVD, CD/radio

- On-street parking (parking scratchcards provided)

- Pub, shop and beach all within 400 metres

- The apartment is located on the 4th floor without a lift

- Please note the apartment has low, sloping ceilings


Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, plus 1 en-suite WC

- Fridge/freezer, ceramic hob and electric oven and grill, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine.

- Welcome pack

- TV, DVD, CD/radio

- On-street parking (parking scratchcards provided)

- Pub, shop and beach all within 400 metres

- The apartment is located on the 4th floor without a lift

- Please note the apartment has low, sloping ceilings



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.