West Cliff House in Whitby | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About West Cliff House

West Cliff House is a four-bedroom basement apartment in Whitby, North Yorkshire. This property sleeps seven guests across thoughtfully arranged bedrooms. Groups love the prime location just minutes from the beach and the open-plan living space with an open fire. The apartment features modern amenities including WiFi, a dishwasher and a washing machine.

Whitby offers a stunning coastal setting with winding streets and easy access to the harbour. The apartment sits on the West Cliff, providing partial sea views from the top-floor bedroom. You're perfectly positioned for exploring this historic seaside town.

The accommodation includes a super king-size bedroom (can convert to twins), one double, one single and a top-floor king-size with en-suite shower room. There's a main bathroom with bath and shower. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining space and sitting area. Off-road parking for one car is provided, plus permit parking options. The shared courtyard garden has furniture.

Whitby Abbey sits just 15 minutes' walk away. The famous 199 Steps (0.3 miles, 5 minutes) offer spectacular harbour views. Captain Cook Memorial Museum (0.4 miles, 8 minutes) details the explorer's voyages. Robin Hood's Bay lies 5.5 miles away (15 minutes' drive).

West Cliff House works brilliantly for families or friend groups wanting a coastal break. The combination of space, location and facilities makes this apartment ideal for exploring North Yorkshire's dramatic coastline.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with open fire
✓Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
✓Tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for one car to rear, and permit parking
✓Enclosed shared courtyard garden with furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.7 miles and pub 0.1 miles

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at West Cliff House

Prime Beach Location

The apartment sits just minutes from Whitby's sandy beach, making it perfect for families wanting easy coastal access throughout their stay.

Open-Plan Living Space

The spacious open-plan area combines kitchen, dining and sitting zones, giving groups plenty of room to gather, cook and relax together comfortably.

Comfortable Bedrooms

Guests consistently praise the comfortable beds and bright, well-decorated bedrooms that provide restful nights after days exploring the Yorkshire coast.

Walking Distance to Town

Everything you need sits within easy walking distance including shops, restaurants, pubs and Whitby's famous attractions like the Abbey and harbour.

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

The super king-size bedroom converts to twins on request, making this apartment adaptable for different group configurations and family needs.

Convenient Parking

Off-road parking for one car plus permit parking options solve the usual Whitby parking headaches, particularly valuable in this busy seaside town.

Getting To West Cliff House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach West Cliff House by car, follow the A171 into Whitby and head towards the West Cliff area. The apartment is easily accessible with off-road parking for one car at the rear, plus permit parking available nearby.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Whitby Station, located approximately 0.8 miles from the property. From there, it's a short taxi ride or pleasant 15-minute walk to the apartment on the West Cliff.

Off-road parking for one car plus permits

Whitby Station (0.8 miles)

West Cliff location near beach

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

199 Steps

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4HH

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO22 4BA

West Cliff Beach Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO21 3EZ

Cleveland Way National Trail

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3EZ

Whitby Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3PU

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO21 3DY

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3ES

Boyes Department Store

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 3DX

Whitby Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 1YN

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Hospital

Distance: 1.2 miles

YO21 1DY

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

199 Steps

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4HH

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO22 4BA

West Cliff Beach Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO21 3EZ

Cleveland Way National Trail

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3EZ

Whitby Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3PU

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO21 3DY

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3ES

Boyes Department Store

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 3DX

Whitby Bus Station

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 1YN

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Hospital

Distance: 1.2 miles

YO21 1DY

Is West Cliff House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

West Cliff House works well for families with children. The beach sits just minutes away for building sandcastles and paddling. Kids love climbing the 199 Steps and exploring Whitby Abbey's atmospheric ruins. The apartment provides a highchair and the open-plan layout lets parents keep an eye on younger children. Robin Hood's Bay offers rock pooling opportunities 5.5 miles away. The town has amusement arcades, fish and chip shops and boat trips from the harbour.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan living area stands out as the property's best group feature. This spacious zone combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas, letting everyone gather together comfortably. The open fire creates a cosy focal point for evening relaxation. The kitchen comes fully equipped with dishwasher and washing machine, making group catering straightforward. Large windows bring in natural light whilst the modern decor and comfortable furnishings provide an inviting space where seven guests can cook, eat and socialise together throughout their stay.

Pet Friendly

West Cliff House does not accept pets. If you're travelling with dogs or other animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in Whitby. The property has a strict no-pets policy, so make sure to arrange care for your animals elsewhere before booking. Many other properties in the area do welcome pets if this is essential for your group's requirements.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at West Cliff House

The Moon and Sixpence

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3EG

The Magpie Café

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3PU

Abbey Wharf

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO22 4JT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about West Cliff House

How many people does West Cliff House sleep?

The apartment sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: one super king-size (converts to twins), one double, one single and one king-size with en-suite. There are two bathrooms in total, including the en-suite shower room on the top floor.

Is West Cliff House pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your four-legged companions if you're planning to book this Whitby apartment.

What parking is available at the property?

The property provides off-road parking for one car at the rear. Additional permit parking is available nearby, which is particularly useful for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles.

How far is West Cliff House from the beach?

The apartment sits just a few minutes' walk from Whitby's beach. You can easily reach the sand and sea within a short stroll, making it ideal for families wanting regular beach access.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The open-plan kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. You'll find all necessary utensils, pots and pans for preparing group meals.

Is there WiFi at West Cliff House?

Yes, the property has WiFi throughout. The apartment also features a TV in the living area and gas central heating controlled by a NEST system for your comfort.

What's the outdoor space like?

The property has a shared enclosed courtyard garden at the rear with furniture. This outdoor space is shared with other properties but provides a pleasant spot for sitting outside during your stay.

How close is West Cliff House to Whitby town centre?

The apartment sits within easy walking distance of Whitby's town centre, shops, restaurants and pubs. The harbour, Abbey and famous 199 Steps are all reachable on foot, with the Abbey approximately 15 minutes' walk away.

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West Cliff House Reviews

Naomi-jane

Lovely property in a great location for enjoying Whitby. Lots of amenities within the house and access to parking is very useful in such a popular area. Stayed with a group of friends and we all enjoyed the thoughtful welcome gift!

There was no information available on recycling & we therefore ended up putting all our rubbish into one bin.

Judith

We had a great time as a 3 Generation family of 7. Access for the grandparents was slightly problematic due to the stairs on the landing and access to the bathroom, and no grab rails in the bathroom. Just worth a mention if this might be an issue for anyone visiting with older people. The property is central to everything on the west cliff, especially the Royal Hotel, and provides easy access to the independent shops n skinner street and beyond. The house was clean and tidy, the bedrooms were spacious, the loft room particularly so with its own en suite. Everything you need in the in the kitchen and more, making it a true home from home, with enough space to allow everyone to enjoy the house at their own pace.

Wonderful location minutes from the whale bones. Clean, comfortable & stylish interior.

We really love Whitby location was great. unfortunately kitchen window could not be opened.and blind cord was difficult to reach. Garden was scruffy and unable to make use of it. Back gate latch was broken kept banging. Oven needed cleaning along with stained stair carpet. Toilet on 2nd floor was difficult to use as to close to the wall.

Enjoyed a perfect week at West Cliff House. The house was ideal for the needs of our family of 6. Very well equipped, loved the decor and the wonderful location. We were very grateful for the parking arrangements too. Welcome Prosecco and chocolate biscuits were such a thoughtful touch, thank you. We would love to stay at West Cliff House again.

Lovely clean cottage in a great location. Short walk to the town centre and lots of local pubs. We had a great time even if it was only for a long weekend.

We had a lovely stay, the house is bright and well appointed. There are one or two things which let it down. The kitchen has an in my opinion overlarge cooker and so many gadgets and pieces of equipment that there is no room for food other than the fridge. The under TV cupboard was inconvenient and inappropriate for such use as labelled. We left the house cleaner than we found it. Kitchen and bathrooms were spotless, but under the sofas we found sweets and other foodstuffs, toys and fluff. Under the beds, we found an empty coke can and toys. The promised parking disc cards were not there. A phone call to the owner brought a promise of 'the cleaner will drop it off'. That never happened and so parking the second car caused quite an expense and usually a long walk after a busy day. The bottle of prosecco was a nice touch on arrival.

Lovely comfortable and attractively decorated house. Perfectly situated really close to beach and amenities and with a partial sea view from the attic bedroom window. We really appreciated the prosecco on arrival, thank you! The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the towels were lovely and thick. Despite being an all adult party we were delighted to find comprehensive beach supplies including buckets and spades and crabbing buckets in the shed! A couple of minor things that could have made our stay even more perfect would have been a few cleaning supplies, such as a multi surface spray and some loo cleaner. If there was a hoover we never found it. Some instructions for the attic blind would have been helpful and the main grill wasn't working in the oven. None of that was enough to detract from an excellent stay in a beautiful house though.

Beautiful house as described. Garden much smaller than seen in photo overgrown and garden sofa filthy requires a cover. Kitchen well stocked however cooker hadn't been cleaned for weeks inground cooking and smoked . Generally clean but very dusty behind furniture and stair carpet spotted with spills. Under cushions on sofa there were crumbs and general dust. These issues spoiled the house which was lovely. Carla

Lovely house. Had everything we needed for a weekend stay. Would have liked a rubbish bin in rooms. Great location. Would definately book again.

West Cliff House had everything we were looking for. The bedrooms were clean, bright and the beds were comfy. The bathrooms likewise were clean and the showers were powerful! The kitchen had pretty much everything you needed, although we didnt find the food cupboard storage under the TV in the room until Day 2, with our initial comments needed more cupboard space! The oven and microwave worked well and plenty of room in the fridge Freezer. All utensils, pots and pans were provided, and plenty of condiments were available. The parking was fine to the rear and plenty of parking passes provided for the week. The living room was fine however the front window didnt feel secure which I informed the owner about. There was quite a draft and the window pushed away from the frame on locking. Our only issue was we didnt realise the apartment was actually in the basement, and on the first night we had 2 excited heavy footed boys and received a message politely asking us to keep the noise down. Absolutely no issue with the request however it then meant daily we were speaking to the kids to tread quietly and keep the noise down. Its a note for ourselves for future bookings, we wouldnt want to put ourselves and others in that position again. In all the place was lovely, great location, just made us realise we need a solid floor beneath us next time!

Great location, good parking, lovely comfortable beds and nice furnished house.

Spacious property. Beds and settees very comfortable. Pleased with amount and variety of kitchen equipment. Great location and parking permits most welcome. Owner needs to know Heat settings need attention the preset timings which property instructions say must not be changed means the hottest times and untouchable radiators 21C are between midnight and 5am

The location of the cottage was great and certain aspects were very good lovely bed linen and comfortable beds also the decor was great, but unfortunately was let down by the cleaning. On the first day we found a empty 2 litre bottle of Pepsi under the radiator in the lounge. The extractor fan in the ensuite was very dusty and the front room window on the outside had not been cleaned in a long time generaly the house needs a good clean. We also had a issue with parking as there was always a car blocking the space. Sorry to sound so negative but if these issues were addressed great house and would book again.

Gaynor

Well appointed location, comfortable and enough room and equipment for 5 people. Cleanliness okay overall but specific issues with blockage of drain in shower full of other peoples hair and cleanliness under furniture and cushions noticeable as had a toddler in the party. Rubbish disposal a problematic area as only one dustbin for recycling and one for general rubbish to cater for house and apartment. General rubbish bin full from start of holiday and although told to leave rubbish in house and cleaner would sort its disposal at end of our week this was totally inappropriate. Recycling bin had to be searched for under a pile of bins. Two general rubbish bins are definitely needed.

Matthew

The cottage is beautifully decorated. And ideally located. Have really enjoyed the holiday The shower on the bathroom is stuck on hot and the kitchen blind needs repair.

Lovely house, very comfortable with excellent facilities. We all slept well in the comfortable beds, house stayed relatively cool during the crazy 40 degree heatwave! Brilliant position next to sea front and a short walk to lovely places for brunch. Our only criticisms are that the parking space was often occupied or blocked, and the garden furniture needs to be cleaned as very soiled with bird 'detritus' when we arrived !

Pauline

We had a lovely weekend with family in this cottage for my husband 60th there's ... We had a lovely weekend with family in this cottage for my husband 60th there's everything provided to ensure a great stay kitchen n lounge is open plan with a large dining table in middle great for socialising without feeling hemmed in and a welcome bottle of prosecco n chocs waiting for us it is also great location for amenities and easy to find would definitely recommend

Claire

A cosy, comfy house which was perfect for our visit. Beautiful midcentury decoration, clean and wellequipped with great beds and showers. The beach and town are a stone's throw away. Couldn't have asked for more.

Helena

In the details there was no mention of the steepness of the stairs and a hand rail should have been fitted In the kitchen there was nowhere to store food except in a cupboard marked for food which had no shelves. The dish washer was far too small and the saucepans and dishes were inadequate for four people let alone seven The heating was complicated and even after we phoned the owner we could only get one radiator and a towel rail to work The fittings and fixtures were very nice and of a high quality but the house was most disappointing

Tiffany

Fantastic property in a fantastic location. Helpful owner who was very responsive when I had a few questions. We had a brilliant family holiday overall and would go back if we ever decided to go to Whitby again! Only improvements I would suggest is making where to park more obvious and cleaning underneath furniture only noticed because we had a little one who spent a lot of time on the floor and dropping toys underneath sofas etc.

Fantastic cottage, fantastic location. Beautifully decorated with thoughtful touches from the owners including treats on arrival. Would absolutely stay again.....we had a fantastic weekend!

Lauren

Beautifully decorated, cosy house. We travelled with our 8 month old son so we had to spend more time than we would usually in the accommodation. This wasn't a problem as the surroundings made us feel like we were still somewhere special rather than just a practical flat.

Fantastic property. Very modern and warm, very tastefully decorated and perfect location. Allocated parking though is not allocated parking, its an area at the back of the property that may or may not be occupied by another vehicle, even day trippers who strike lucky? In our case the occupants of the apartment below, a note was left on the car by the cleaner to park elsewhere using a provided parking permit, but they just removed the note and left their car there for the week. We managed to find a spot near the property and used parking permit provided. Perhaps a sign indicating its the designated spot for the house and not the apartment below, we booked this property specifically for the allocated parking as there were plenty of other properties without allocated parking. Very disappointed with this aspect. Perhaps a DVD player would be nice with a house of this standard and some glasses for cold drinks, wine etc.

Matthew

Beautiful home, clean great location

Pauline

Beautiful home and in a fantastic location, will definitely stay again.

Gorgeous properly and brilliant location. Only issue was that the parking space reserved guests staying in the house to the rear of the property was being used by the guests staying at the flat below the house when we arrived, which meant that we had to park both of our vehicles on the road in front of the house. The main road gets busy and unless youre very lucky you end up parking a bit further from the property. One member of my family has mobility issues and relied on having close access to the house which I explained when we arrived and I feel the situation could have been dealt with better by the owner as several days passed before her other guests moved their car, but other than that no complaints.

Philip

Very good location. Would have been nice to have had more than one set of keys for the property, so individual guests could return at different times. Rear porch lock not easy to unlock.Wooden flooring in the kitchen lounge dirty.

The cottage itself was clean and welcoming and very tastefully decorated.

This is a truly lovely house, which felt like home as soon as you walked through the door. A bottle of prosecco and some delicious biscuits were left for us as a welcome gift, plus a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The decor and furnishings are fabulous and the heating system is very efficient, keeping us toasty whilst the gales and hale stones were whipping up outside! Our only disappointment was that we couldn't stay longer and we will definitely be returning. Thank you so much!

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West Cliff House, West Terrace

About West Cliff House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Prime Beach Location

Open-Plan Living Space

Comfortable Bedrooms

Walking Distance to Town

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements

Convenient Parking

Getting To West Cliff House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is West Cliff House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Moon and Sixpence

The Magpie Café

Abbey Wharf

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

West Cliff House Reviews