Guests say
Albany House in Whitby is a spacious and well-furnished property, praised for its ideal location and ample parking. Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation and the thoughtful touches like a welcome bag. While some maintenance issues and wear are noted, the house's charm and the convenience it offers for larger groups and family gatherings are consistently highlighted.
The property generally receives positive remarks on cleanliness, with guests finding it clean upon arrival. However, there are some mentions of cobwebs, debris, and a few instances of unclean kitchen appliances, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre, harbour, and beach, making it an ideal base for exploring Whitby. The convenience of having parking in such a central location is also frequently commended.
Guests find the house comfortable, with ample space and good quality bedding and towels. Some guests mention issues with bed comfort and a smell in one of the bathrooms, but overall, the property is regarded as warm and welcoming.
While the property is well-equipped, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as leaks, plumbing problems, and electrical concerns. These issues indicate that the facilities could benefit from attention and updates.
There are positive comments about thoughtful gestures, such as a welcome bag with tea and coffee, which guests found delightful. However, as not all reviews mention such gifts and there is no guarantee of their provision, a score cannot be accurately assigned.
About this property
A sumptuous Georgian semi-detached town house, centrally located in the beautiful seaside town of Whitby. Albany House is a few minutes walk from the atmospheric harbour, with famous swing bridge, where you can while away time over a relaxing drink in one of the many waterfront restaurants and watch the boats come and go – perfect for people watching and soaking up the bustling ambience.
Families seeking a special place to get together, will fall in love with this splendid townhouse. Its five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms arranged on upper ground, first and second floors can generously accommodate larger groups in style. The house also benefits from private parking.
Start your day leisurely at Albany House with a delicious and convivial breakfast at the farmhouse-style table in the superb kitchen with dining area. A large range cooker and wall-mounted Flat Screen TV are there to enjoy. There is a separate utility room with washer/dryer and additional fridge.
After a day spent exploring, relax together over coffee in the refined surroundings of the drawing room, with its comfortable seating and welcoming selection of books and games.
Guests are spoilt for choice with two wonderful first floor double bedrooms, both of which have king size beds and en-suites. Choose from a romantic, four-poster bed with matching armoire and granite-topped chest of drawers or a beautifully carved silver bed with fantastic views of Whitby Abbey. A smart house bathroom with bath incorporating a fixed shower unit, basin and WC completes the first floor.
Moving up to the second floor, you’ll find another charming double bedroom with a brass bed, an airy twin bedroom with sea, harbour and Whitby Abbey views plus there is also a pretty single bedroom. This floor has a shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Catch the sun and pause a while in the paved front courtyard garden complete with table and chairs.
The area is well served with a wide range of convenience and specialist shops immediately on hand. Spend a day on sandy West Cliff beach or enjoy delicious, freshly caught seafood or award-winning fish and chips.
Should you wish to explore further afield, the stunning Yorkshire coast has something for everyone. From quaint fishing villages, such as Staithes, to surfing at Sandsend. Or if it’s good old fashioned seaside fun you’re looking for, then Scarborough is the place – check out its award winning Sea Life Sanctuary.
This glorious property is a place to make memories that will last long after you’ve enjoyed Yorkshire’s many charms.
The ancient fishing port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, with its superb coastline and close proximity to the spectacular North York Moors. Whitby is a charming and atmospheric town of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a picturesque harbour, safe sandy beaches and of course the Abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.
Accommodation
Over three floors (upper ground, first and second floors)
2 x first floor king-size doubles (one with en-suite shower room, basin and WC; one with bath with shower over, basin and WC).
1 x first floor bathroom with bath incorporate fixed shower unit, basin and WC.
1 x second floor double.
1 x second floor twin.
1 x second floor shower room, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility room
Sitting room
Range oven, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x TVs, DVD, FreeSat, Wii, WiFi, books, games, .
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private tandem parking for two cars only.
Sorry, no pets.
A few minutes’ walk from the harbour, beach, shops, restaurants and bars.
Notes: This cottage may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Reviews (59)
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Ronald
Situated in the perfect position in the town and with ample parking, the house itself was clean, spacious, tastefully furnished and very welcoming. Breakfast round the large kitchen table was the perfect start to the day. Everyone staying had a great nightâs sleep and all bedding and towels were spotless and there were no problems with water or the showers. Yes, it was a little tired in places but it added to the charm of this lovely home and we canât wait to come back.
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Brigid
It's great to find somewhere central with parking. Having stayed in October we were especially glad that the heating worked really well. It is beautifully decorated with only one or two areas of minor end-of-season damage. The living room has plenty of comfortable seating for 9 and there's a big table in the kitchen. The only real drawback is that the first floor bedrooms are much larger and have en suites, as opposed to the smaller bedrooms on the second floor - but this is an unavoidable part of the layout and there was no problem with any of the rooms. One thing that should be fixed is that the showers were slow-draining. Thank you, would definitely stay here again.
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Although the house is on a hill, we found it ideal for town and harbour. The house was generally clean although there were a few issues regarding its age, ie mould in the bathrooms, drain smells and just general signs of wear and tear. Having said that, we were very comfortable and the heating was very good for cooler days. The parking is very difficult, there being a very tight space for only two cars. Also access and leaving the property by car is also difficult because of the very narrow streets and one way system, which was very hard to figure out! The children loved the house because of its spaciousness. I would recommend Albany House but to be aware that it is an old house and it needs some updating and maintenance.