About this property
Positioned in the heart of Whitby, just a short stroll away from the town centre and from ever-flourishing Pannett Park and the fascinating Whitby Museum, is Calliope House. Choose to celebrate a special occasion with your family and loved ones and explore this glorious region of Yorkshire, which uncovers many hidden gems and attractions for a memorable stay. On return from a day at the beach or walks along the coast, enter through the hallway and find the snug room and sitting room, each offering a wonderful space in which to relax and unwind with a drink of your choice. You will find the large kitchen/diner on the lower ground floor as well as the well-appointed utility and a shower room. This stunning house is built into the side of the hill, giving you an elevated position, with double patio doors leading out from the dining area to a terraced garden and small summerhouse. This is perfect for enjoying a delicious family feast cooked up in the fully equipped kitchen, then heading out for evening drinks on the patio for as the long summer night's will allow. Find the bedrooms over the first and second floors, the master boasting zip/link beds for flexible sleeping arrangements, while the twin, ideal for children, offers a lovely little hide out with a Velux window showcasing views of Whitby. There are two further king size bedrooms. Head into the town centre to find abundant attractions awaiting your arrival, including the Captain Cook Museum, the Dracula Experience for any Bram Stoker fans and its iconic abbey ruins, which are reached by 199 steps and offer fabulous views over the town. You can also venture out to see Whitby Harbour East Lighthouse, which makes a lovely afternoon stroll, with restaurants, shops and pretty, far-reaching views. This is a wonderful getaway for a well-earned break to North Yorkshire.
The fishing port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk and is ideally situated for exploring the North York Moors and ever-changing coastal scenery. Whitby town centre is made up of winding streets and hidden alleys, with a bustling harbour, safe sandy beaches, the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and of course the Abbey, reached by the famous 199 steps.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request), 1 x king-size double, 1 x second floor king size, 1 x second floor twin.
Bathroom with claw-foot bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Lower ground floor bathroom with basin and WC.
Lower ground floor kitchen/diner with gas fired stove.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Snug.
Gas Central heating with gas fired stove.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine.
2 x TVs, WiFi, selection of books, games and Netflix.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two cots and a highchair are available.
Roadside parking on a first come, first served basis with parking permit provided.
Front, enclosed terraced garden with patio, furniture and summerhouse, small rear courtyard.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Reviews (44)
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Susan
The house has everything you need for a stress-free stay. It is very clean, comfortable & cosy with plenty of space for guests to socialise together or have their own space. The location is perfect to access everything Whitby has to offer. All the information you could need is provided & the owners also make it easy to contact them if you have any queries. Whilst on street parking is always a challenge in Whitby, the provision of parking permits & suggestions for parking locations make it as easy as it could possibly be. We look forward to coming back again.
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Catherine
Itâs a beautiful town house in a great location, within easy walking distance to everything Whitby has to offer. The bedrooms on the first floor, and the sitting room on the ground floor, were very comfortable and beautifully furnished. We chose the property in part because of the large kitchen: weâre all into good food, and cooking and knew weâd be eating in for the three nights we were there. Unfortunately our third and final night was marred through lack of appropriate pots for the induction hob. This wouldnât have been so much of a problem if I hadnât spent a fortune on lobster and crab from the local fishmongers for a special 50th birthday supper. There was a pan big enough to accommodate cooking pasta for six people, but unfortunately it, and the other smaller pan, didnât work on the induction hob so I was unable to cook the pasta and meal Iâd prepared. Weâd been able to use the induction hob successfully with the frying pans provided but Iâm shocked the kitchen was stocked with appliances that couldnât be used on the hob. As this was our final night and we only realised the issue in the final throes of trying to prepare a birthday feast, it was pointless trying to contact the owners. Itâs a real shame as it ruined the meal. Think lobster and crab linguine without the linguine. Our only other feedback would be to provide door stoppers. We came with our small and well behaved dog, who likes company at all times. Unfortunately the sitting room and snug doors appear to be old, heavy fire doors, which would always close fully. This meant we couldnât leave the doors ajar, so inevitably the dog would bark if I was on my own and left the room for a few minutes. Itâs also a shame that the house is missing a guest book. It would have been lovely to read othersâ recommendations of where to visit, recommendations for local activities, fish and chips etc. All this said, we would probably re-book but next time Iâd bring my own saucepan and door stopper!
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Jacqueline
We settled in very quickly and there was masses of space for our family of five. Everything works, the kitchen is very well equipped, the beds are all very comfortable and the bathrooms are good quality. Parking was straightforward. The house is so well-located in Whitby, we didnât need the car for our short stay. Would have loved to spend more time in the very pretty garden. Highly recommended.