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Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Relax in this inviting bedroom with a single bed, nightstand, and dresser, perfect for a peaceful stay.
Guests can enjoy the beach and scenic views of the surrounding cliff.
Fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave, plus a dining area with a table and chairs.
Stroll through a charming, historic neighborhood lined with traditional buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5592 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whitby, England
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Whitby

This cottage places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whitby Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whitby Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Trenchers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Station Inn - ‬6 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.

Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby

Ideal for families and small groups, this Victorian cottage in the heart of the town sleeps 5 with a double, a twin and a single room.
Tucked away in a quiet pedestrian backstreet, away from the noise of the road yet just a few yards from shops and cafes and only 5 minutes walk to the beach.
The vintage charm of this cottage is blended with contemporary fittings to ensure comfort and convenience whilst retaining its original features.
You will be able to unload your car outside, and parking is available in the streets around the cottage. We will provide free permits. Keys are kept in a key safe with the code provided prior to arrival.
Entering through the front door, you will immediately ascend a set of stairs, where you will find a large well equipped dining kitchen with modern shaker style cream units complete with an integrated fridge and freezer, a freestanding oven, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is also a separate wc/cloakroom on the first floor.
Another set of stairs takes you to a comfortable living room with an original cast iron fireplace, tv with Humax which offers more channels than freeview and a dvd player. There is a selection of books, dvds and board games. The cottage benefits from free wifi. Just off the living room is a single bedroom and contemporary bathroom with electric shower can also be found on this floor. The top floor has a double and a twin bedroom with views of Whitby Abbey.
This lovely cottage with its central location will quickly become a home from home for your holiday or short break. Please note that the cottage is located over 4 floors and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Simon Havis

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage in Whitby is within a 10-minute walk of Whitby Beach and Whitby Harbour. You'll also find Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Abbey less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a music library.

Does Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies at Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby.

Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

frederick w.

Stay was fine great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanu C.

Overall a nice stay. However, fridge didn’t work great, worktop was hot and woke up to a small puddle on the floor? Shower was very small and difficult to manoeuvre. Single mattresses noisy and not the most comfy. Towels a bit scratchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hinds

Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in Whitby

Generally a good stay at Rainbow Cottage. Location in the town is good but the road itself is extremely narrow . We followed advice to park briefly outside to unload and to collect parking permit. However information should have included fact that it is not possible to exit Clarkson Street at the end (in the direction of the parked car). It is impossible to manoeuvre car left or right. We then had to back all the way up the street. Afterwards discovered serious scrape on car paintwork from a boulder on the left at the end of the street. A neighbour says drivers often make this mistake! Would help if info advised backing out immediately after dropping off your bags!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty perfect

Centrally located in Whitby property have everything and more to make this a great place to stay. Added bonus was the parking permit as parking is a nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archie S.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location

Easy to get to the beach as well as the shops/harbour so great location. Host communicated well and everything we needed was provided. Could do with a shelf in the shower as it is quite tight when needing to bend for shampoo etc. initially a cigarette smell to the property so not sure if previous tenants smoked inside. Thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great wee break

The cottage is built unusually which my three kids loved. You go up a short flight of stairs as you go in and that takes you to a nice kitchen with plenty room for a family to eat in. You then go up another flight of stairs. There’s a large bathroom with shower, a living area and a bedroom.(single bed). You dig up another flight of stairs to two bedrooms, one double, one twin. The stairs are not an issue, it meant adequate sound proofing from each other and the kids loved it. The living area has smart tv, dvd (lots of dvd’s supplied) and games. Great time to reconnect with teenagers. The WiFi was perfect. We parked (using supplied voucher) about 100-150 yards from the cottage which was fine and it is a less than 5 minute walk to the centre of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FYB

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Break

The property is well kept. Nice quiet location. Stairs could be a problem but its typical of properties in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy winter break in Whitby

Lovely stay. The cottage was just what we expected when we arrived as the online listing is very accurate. The location of the cottage is the biggest plus, but it is also appreciated that the owners are generous in providing all the little extra things within the cottage to help you make the most of your time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend with mates

This place had everything we needed and everything worked as it should. The beds were nice and comfy and the sheets were clean. I found Simon to be very accommodating and very flexible on checkout. The instructions he gave us for check-in were very clear. I would definitely check availability when coming back to Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay for whitby goth weekend, the cottage had everything we could have wanted, loads of room and home comforts! Very central, everywhere was walkable so we were able to just park the car up (with the tickets provided by the host) and leave it for the weekend. Also loads of info available in the guest book too. Overall had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

hannah w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

We love Rainbow Cottage and this is the third time we have stayed. Simon is always friendly, quick to respond and helpful. The cottage is situated perfectly, a few minutes walk to the harbour. The accommodation is spread over 3 floors and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. We will definitely be back, it’s our go to place to stay in Whitby! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location but beware stairs

Very cosy and tastefully furnished and kindly stocked house over four floors.(Only a single room is on the same level as the bathroom).Great location in a quiet side street.Owner was very helpful as to parking advice and assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

Great little cottage for a family holiday, the owner was very communicative and the process for checking in and out were extremely straightforward. Really charming property in a fantastic location. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pro’s Fantastic location, within walking distance to everything. The host was great at communicating Very roomy. Con’s Smoke smell was dreadful, although this is a smoke free property, someone had clearly been smoking there, we slept with all windows open and as soon as they were closed the smell was as strong as ever. It also has the smallest shower ever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

fiona c., Great Haywood

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant area rainbow cottage is an ideal location for easy access to all.

This was are first visit to whitby .what a wonderful place.located in rainbow cottage we were in-between the town center and west cliff beach .both within walking distence . The cottage is just off a street with shops and restaurants and cafes .really easy for provision
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainbow Cot

The cottage is in a great situation in the center if Whitby.and very quaint. However I feel it should be more obviously stated that there are 3 flights of steep stairs. Two of our party struggled, we are all older people. Also the shower is very small.party is 6'4" and 19 stone and couldnt get into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

In an ideal spot there was everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Everything you needed, ideal location. Quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Property was ideal for our needs, especially the three bedrooms. As others have mentioned, the shower is cosy. I think I put the bin in the wrong place as it was not emptied. Sorry. Whitby is one of our favourite places so it was great to be able to enjoy a few evenings without worrying about driving home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Away

Great location close by to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024