Explorers Retreat, Whitby

Explorers Retreat is a semi-detached cottage sleeping eight guests in the heart of Whitby, Yorkshire. This property works brilliantly for larger groups wanting a seaside base. You get four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. Off-street parking for two cars is a real bonus in this busy coastal town. The downstairs bedroom has an en-suite shower room, making it ideal for less mobile guests.

Whitby offers cobbled streets, historic buildings and dramatic clifftop views. The beach sits under half a mile away. Local shops and pubs are just 300 metres from your door.

Downstairs you'll find a double bedroom with en-suite shower, plus a kitchen with electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and airfryer. The dining area seats eight beneath a Captain Cook mural. Upstairs holds one king-size, two doubles and one twin bedroom. A family bathroom with bath and overhead shower serves the upper floor.

Visit Whitby Abbey (1 mile, 5 minutes), Captain Cook Memorial Museum (0.4 miles, 8 minutes), North York Moors National Park (2 miles, 6 minutes) and Whitby Beach (0.4 miles, 8 minutes). Groups can explore coastal walks, historic sites and seaside attractions.

Explorers Retreat suits multi-generational families wanting a well-equipped base near the beach with proper parking and space for everyone.