Horner’s Cottage, located in the heart of Whitby's old town, offers a unique retreat with its own private bespoke bar. Inside you'll find characterful wooden panelling and two lounges; one with comfortable seating and an electric stove, the other revealing your very own bar. The welcoming kitchen is well-equipped for all your culinary needs.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$543
AU$543
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Situated in Whitby’s old town.
Situated in Whitby’s old town. This one of a kind cottage has a surprise feature which ensures it stands out from the rest… your own private bespoke bar. It’s like having your own micro pub, where you can take turns on either side of the bar.. 14 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room 2: Freeview TV
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate. . On road parking. No smoking.. Horner’s Cottage is located along the upper harbour, with views over the water. Following the footpath along the harbour you will arrive in the heart of the old town in less than 10 minutes, passing popular fish and chip takeaways and friendly pubs along the way. You are in an ideal location for exploring this historical and scenic town of Whitby. There are stone steps leading you up to the cottage and being in an elevated position you may be tempted to sit out at the front on a sunny day, just watching the world pass by, with boats sailing out towards the sea, as well as the heritage steam train puffing its way into town across the other side of the river.
Inside you are welcomed into the first lounge, which has characterful wooden panelling. Double doors open to reveal your very own bar. This fun feature is sure to be a talking point, in the evening you can wind down with your favourite tipple whilst reflecting on the day’s events. Stairs lead you up to the first floor where you have the welcoming kitchen, which is well equipped for all your culinary needs. The second lounge is at the front of the property, it’s a cosy room with comfortable seating for three on a sofa and an armchair with an electric stove as well as a dining table in the window. This floor is complete with a shower room and utility room. Up on the second floor you have two bedrooms. The double with a huge window, giving you fabulous views over the town, harbour and cliff top.
Horner’s Cottage is opposite the ship building yard, where on occasion you will see new boats being launched. The golden sandy beach, the 199 steps leading up to the abbey and the Whale bone archway are just a few minutes’ walk away. The quaint narrow cobbled streets are lined with little shops filled with antiques, crafts and gifts, tea rooms, restaurants and inns. There is a heritage railway line where steam trains make their way from Whitby to Pickering along the scenic North York Moors Railway.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Things to do
Fishing
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
su-UK38342-UK38342
About the area
Whitby is home to this cottage. Whitby Abbey and Whalebone Arch are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science. Visit our Whitby travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Situated in Whitby’s old town.?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Situated in Whitby ’s old town. on 18 Apr 2026 start from AU$543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Situated in Whitby’s old town.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Situated in Whitby’s old town.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Situated in Whitby’s old town. located?
Situated in Whitby, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Harbour. St Mary's Church and Whitby Abbey are also within 15 minutes. Whitby Station is 14 minutes by foot and Ruswarp Station is 30 minutes.
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Situated in Whitby’s old town. Reviews
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Really lovely cottage, nice and clean and well catered.Welcome biscuits with milk/tea/coffee was appreciated We had a lovely stay - my only comment is there is a loose bit of carpet on the steep stairs, otherwise it was great
Lisa P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alex Huggon
4 Aug 2025
Had a fabulous weekend in Horners cottage.
Had a fabulous weekend in Horners cottage. Great location within easy walking distance of central Whitby and lovely view of the harbour.The welcome amenities of fresh milk, tea and biscuits was a lovely touch and really made us feel welcome. There wasn't a thing out of place or missing to make our stay as comfortable as possibleKids really loved the bar downstairs - added a unique flavour to our stay and we had a great evening sitting in our own individual pub.Yes the stairs to the bedrooms are steep - but we knew this before we arrived (and we're a fit young family so not an issue) and lots of handrails to ensure we felt safe moving up and down.