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Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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 neighborhood

Whitby

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Pannett Park and Captain Cook Memorial Museum. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whitby Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waiting Room - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java - ‬1 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 traditional 200-year-old 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 a 2-minute walk from the harbour.

Endeavour Cottage sits within a quiet cul-de-sac of just six cottages, facing original historic outhouses. This rare setting gives the property a real sense of peace and space, which can be hard to find in central Whitby. Even on busy days, the yard remains calm and tucked away, with no passing foot traffic — often, the loudest sound is the seagulls.

Despite the peaceful location, you are perfectly placed for exploring Whitby. Shops, restaurants, the harbour, beach, abbey steps and main attractions are 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 Whitby cottages, while still retaining its original character and charm.

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

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

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

Bed linen is provided. Towels are supplied for up to four guests.

This is a traditional period cottage, best suited to guests who appreciate character, history and a unique Whitby setting. It is not a modern hotel-style property, but that is part of its charm.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Whitby Old Fishermans Whitby
Whitby Holiday Cottage old fishermans residence Whitby

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Whitby, just steps from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Bram Stoker Memorial Seat, and within a short walk of Whitby Harbour. You'll also find Whitby Beach and Whitby Pavilion less than a mile away.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

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

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good central location , and the parking was an added bonus only 1 issue could of really done tea towel had to leave some pots on draining board , don’t like to do that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the location of the cottage, which was a great base for our stay. The host was friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the cottage could have been better. While we appreciated the positives, this was the main area that let the stay down and could definitely be improved. A deep clean of every room especially insi also a lick of paint in the kitchen would make it look more pleasing and fresh. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and appreciated the comfortable beds, but better attention to cleanliness would have made the experience much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Endeavour

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house itself was lovely. Great location and lovely quiet alley way just off a big bustling street, very close to everything you could want. House pretty worn and in need of a bit of love and attention but comfy beds and basic amenities. Could have been cleaner. Communication was pretty rubbish, I think mainly down to translation issues maybe? Seemed like all communications were written by AI. Don't think I'd be quick to book again on vrbo
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Property was a lovely cottage but think new mattress is required on one of the single beds as I could feel springs and bed was a bit shaky every time you turned over in the night , and the bed settee downstairs think that needs replacing as the person that slept on that could feel springs we had to put covers over it so it didn’t make it too uncomfortable for them there was underwear left in the wardrobe in the spare room but other than that all good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the stay, the location was perfect and the free car parking permit gave us peace of mind even though we couldn't park at the property. There's an hour parking in the street by it though which was fine for unloading anyway.The main double bed was a bit soft and high as I'm quite short, but otherwise the cottage was great. The lounge was comfy in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the cottage, it was clean but it could do with a deeper clean. Under the settee cushion was full of dust and dirt. Under and behind tables and settees there was dirt. The bedding could do with changing as the quilt was stained. The property needed a deep clean at regular intervals, it would greatly improve the overall state of the property. The parking permit was great, the only problem I had was it was too far from the property and a better map of the parking would have helped and more information about parking rules in Whitby. I did enjoy my stay in the cottage and instructions about the cooker we would have helped with using the cooker. It was my first time to Whitby and I did enjoy my stay but a bit more information about finding the cottage and parking rules would have helped before I arrived, I noticed several people trying to find their cottage, it is obviously a problem for people renting the cottages and as I paid for cleaning I would expect to rent a clean cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025