Fawcet House | Whitby | North York Moors And Coast

4.7★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

R M
August 2024

“The beds were cleane towels were lovely and clean there was no brush and mop to ...”

The beds were cleane towels were lovely and clean there was no brush and mop to clean up with did ask the owner and he said he would drop some off but didn’t we disappoint all round opened the oven and the grill pen hadn’t been done there was still used tinfoil in it and the frying pan still had used oil in it not very good it could of done with a deep clean

The beds were cleane towels were lovely and clean there was no brush and mop to clean up with did ask the owner and he said he would drop some off but didn’t we disappoint all round opened the oven and the grill pen hadn’t been done there was still used tinfoil in it and the frying pan still had used oil in it not very good it could of done with a deep clean

- R M, August 2024
David August 2024

“Nice cottage in a lovely position in the centre of bustling Whitby.”

- David, August 2024
Helen June 2024

“Wonderful central location Owners communication was excellent Would definitely return and recommend”

- Helen, June 2024
Adrian May 2024

“Superb property with great views.”

Location absolutely spot on right in the middle of everything without being noisy. Thought the car parking was going to be a problem but with the pass and the disc zone pass it wasn’t. Plenty to see and do with a great choice of places to eat and drink. Found nearly everywhere was dog friendly which was great and there were so many lovely places to visit within a short drive. Whitby what a fantastic clean place to stay.

- Adrian, May 2024
Thomas March 2024

“This property is perfectly situated and we will definitely be back.”

It is everything it says it is in the listings. The owners are lovely and made contact to ensure that everything was OK and gave us advice on where to park. They even left a lovely bottle of red wine, fruit cake and milk, very thoughtful - thank you.

- Thomas, March 2024
Christopher March 2024

“Could not fault this place!”

They left fresh milk & eggs. The wine and brak were a lovely touch also. Lots of space, plenty of places to sit. Comfy beds, simple rules and regulations.

- Christopher, March 2024
Linda January 2024

“The property is lovely.”

Everything we needed and more. Fantastic location. Very clean and well equipped. Lots of lovely quirky furniture and ornamental. Beds were comfortable too.

- Linda, January 2024
Anita December 2023

“An amazing property - made even more special by the Xmas decorations, a lovely touch.”

All of the kitchen equipment, bedding, furniture and fittings are of a very high standard. Superbly comfortable beds. A great place to stay in terms of location, size and comfort.

- Anita, December 2023
Sheila November 2023

“Excellent cottage.”

Good location,spotless, everything we needed & very homely.Will be returning.

- Sheila, November 2023
Valerie October 2023

“The property was in an excellent location close to all amenities.”

It was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. Highly recommend

- Valerie, October 2023
A October 2023

“Excellent in all aspects could not fault it.”

- A, October 2023
Rebecca August 2023

“Just on our way back home from a fantastic holiday…a week staying in Fawcet House in Whitby.”

I originally booked it for 3 adults and 2 children, however, grandma dropped out of the trip. Even if she had come with us, the cottage would have been more than spacious for us all. A lovely living, dining, cooking space greets you on the top floor, with an amazing view of the church and abbey and surrounding buildings. It is well-equipped (kitchen particularly!) and very comfortable and spotlessly clean. All three bedrooms are nicely furnished with really comfortable beds. We all had a great night’s sleep every night. The location is really convenient…very close to the river and access to all the attractions without being so close you’re bothered by any noise. There’s a Poundland within 50 yards which was really useful for little bits we’d forgotten. It’s worth being well aware of the two flights of stairs you need to negotiate within the cottage. Not a problem at all for us, but could be an issue if you have mobility issues. It is also about an 8-10 minute walk from the car park (the paid-for permit is brilliant), which again, wasn’t a problem for us but important to know. We had only a couple of trips out in the car anyway…York and Staithes, both were brilliant days out. Highly recommend Fawcet House!!

- Rebecca, August 2023
Johanne July 2023

“We had the loveliest week in Fawcett House.”

Right in the centre of whitby yet so quiet! The cottage was so comfortable, warm and clean. We had plenty of space on the inevitable rainy day and I've never known such a well stocked kitchen! Every utensil we could have possibly needed was there! Sharon ans Stuart were very quick to respond to any queries and we will definitely be returning! Jodie July/ August 23

- Johanne, July 2023
Deborah July 2023

“Brilliant house the owners have thought of everything very good quality kitchen ...”

Brilliant house the owners have thought of everything very good quality kitchen and bedding ware we had two dogs first four day was ok then a family came who was staying at the house through the next gate and kept leaving the gate open so had a few choice words with them also the cafe is called the yard now and the road on the way to the property says no entry but we had to go down to get to the property but it was easy unloading outside pound land but make sure you use the permit provided because a lady parked there who was in the beauty saloon and she got a ticket

- Deborah, July 2023
Sarah May 2023

“Second time staying here and it’s just as great.”

Clean, central and always feel at home here. The set out is great with plenty of room. Just a pleasure to stay. Dogs welcome .Will be booking again. 10/10.

- Sarah, May 2023
Michelle March 2023

“Fawcett House is ideally placed near to the harbour and shops.”

It’s a good base to explore the area. The views from the living area are stunning.

- Michelle, March 2023
Richard February 2023

“We stayed at Fawcet House in Feb 23 as a family of 4 with a dog.”

This was one of our best holiday apartments and we’ve stayed in quite a few over the years! Communication with the owner prior and on arrival was great. The place was spotless and had everything we needed to have a very comfortable self catering stay right in the middle of Whitby. Unloading the car outside the property was easy and parking not an issue in the west cliff car park less than 10 mins stroll. Noise from the street was not an issue as the apartment feels nice and tucked away even though there are a few pubs close by. Even the sea gulls were inaudible through the double glazing meaning a peaceful and relaxing stay and I’m a light sleeper! Smart TV was bang up to date and the sound bar and sub were a nice addition when we fancied a night in with a film. The location also meant our teenage kids could pop out on their own and visit the various coffee/cake shops that Whitby has to offer without mum and dad which gave them some independence. All in all we loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back again.

- Richard, February 2023
Sandra December 2022

“Super property!”

Brilliant location and beautifully furnished; given that it is holiday accommodation.

- Sandra, December 2022
Kate November 2022

“Great property, great location and really well equipped.”

Thanks for making it a fantastic stay with our 2 dogs.

- Kate, November 2022
Fiona November 2022

“Am amazing house - spotless, beautiful decor and furniture, amazing location and an absolute pleasure to stay in.”

It's the little things that were so lovely - milk, chocolates, a bottle of wine - working out when to come and stay again. Can't recommend it enough. Thank you so much for your fabulous care and attention to detail.

- Fiona, November 2022
Helen September 2022

“This is our 2nd time of staying at Fawcet House in Whitby and would stay again without any hesitation.”

The house is very clean, comfy beds, plenty of storage space and in the perfect location for exploring Whitby. The use of the washing machine was useful too, saved on a lot of washing when I got home. The owners are very nice and nothing was too much trouble. We have stayed in Whitby many times over the past 30 years and never have we stopped at the same place twice, I am very happy now we have found this little gem :-)

- Helen, September 2022
Melanie July 2022

“The owner's of this property were charming and ensured our stay was a pleasure.”

The accommodation was spotless and situated a stone's throw from the harbour. I'd highly recommend it.

- Melanie, July 2022
Annette April 2022

“Stunning cottage!”

Very clean and comfortable. It was easy to unload at the cottage and the parking on West Cliff was not a problem. Even though we were in the centre of Whitby, it was peaceful and the views from the cottage - incredible!

- Annette, April 2022
Paul October 2021

“Our stay in Fawcett House was slightly marred by the persistent ringing of the intruder alarm from Austins Letting Agency at the end of the alleyway.”

It rang constantly from Saturday afternoon (when we arrived) all the way through till Monday mid morning, not pleasant and very disturbing. Contact was made to the Letting Agency but to no avail, it took the owners of Ellie's Cafe to contact someone to attend to the alarm. I'm sure it disturbed many more residents in Flowergate. Otherwise Fawcett House is a lovely place to stay

- Paul, October 2021

We are very sorry that your stay was slightly marred by the alarm from Austin’s Letting Agency. We have been into Austin’s and they have given us a personal contact number in case of any future problems. Thank you very much for your kind comments about Fawcet House. Property Owner
Tracy October 2021

“Fawcett cottage beautiful.”

..we will not use you or reccomed you had Schooner Cottage Dorset in May you treated us terrible your customer service was unacceptable....

- Tracy, October 2021

Thank you very much for your positive feedback about Fawcet House. We are sorry to hear about the bad experience you had with another cottage that you booked through Sykes. We are unable to comment on this as we do not own that cottage. Property Owner
Simon September 2021

“It is a great and spacious apartment that met and exceeded our requirements.”

Only wish the weather was worse so we could have spent more time in the apartment.

- Simon, September 2021
Gay August 2021

“This was a great property with a great location.”

Would totally recommend it. Lovely views of the abbey!

- Gay, August 2021
Nerys July 2021

“This cottage has an excellent location in the town and is very well appointed and nicely decorated however there is a terrible smell from the under stairs cupboard which got worse as the week went on.”

Also the parking is described as off street- this is misleading as the parking is actually in a car park which is up hill and over 10 mins away. We had my parents with us who were able to make this walk however some may not be able to do it. There is also limited space to load and unload. The blinds were broken in the main room and although on order, that did not help us during our stay as it gets light very early.

- Nerys, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay at Fawcet House. I'm sorry that you feel it wasn't clearly advertised where the parking for the property was. We have now updated the distance from the property to the car park, however it does advise that the parking is in a car-park. We have also replaced the blinds with new blackout curtains. Property Owner
Dionne July 2021

“Fantastic place to stay, we would definitely go back.”

Thank you to the owners for the little extras, milk, tea bags, chocolates and wine, these were greatly appreciated after a long journey down. The only thing that really bothered us was it could be a bit noisy. Poundland is just couple of doors up, which is very handy, but the delivery seemed to be alternate mornings from 6:30am. Highly recommend Ellie's cafe for breakfast, very friendly and lots of good tips on where to visit.

- Dionne, July 2021
Adrian June 2021

“Lovely place to stay.”

Cottage very comfortable. Fab central location in Whitby. Perfect for 2 couples. Owner was great to deal with too. Arrival instructions just need updating a little as TSB mentioned is now closed.

- Adrian, June 2021
Louise May 2021

“Hidden Gem!”

Large spacious house in the centre of Whitby with superb views. Added bonus of a parking pass for West Cliff car park a short walk away and space to drop off bags outside the cottage. Granted no parking right outside the cottage but with the central location this can’t be helped. Immaculately clean and well equipped kitchen with added bonus of a washer. Bottle of wine, milk and chocolate on arrival lovely touch. Fantastic cafe called Ellie’s underneath cottage with friendly owners, handy to have on your doorstep. We have already booked for next year and would 100% recommend.

- Louise, May 2021
Neil May 2021

“Lovely cottage in a really central location in Whitby.”

The cottage is very well furnished and decorated, all facilities you could want are provided, we really enjoyed our short stay and would definitely consider a return visit. Excellent location for Whitby and the surrounding area, we enjoyed a lot of cliff top and beach walks. The only thing that could be improved would be the directions to the cottage, it was easy to find the street, but the details of where the gates to the cottage are could be clearer, there is no mention either of the coffee shop which is in effect the first floor of the property. It was closed when we visited, but could perhaps be noisy if open. That said, it is a wonderful cottage and one that we would visit again very happily.

- Neil, May 2021
Peter April 2021

“Fawcet House was fantastic - superb location, views, convenience.”

It made a very comfortable and well-appointed base for our short break in Whitby. There was even a bottle of wine and some chocolates for us on arrival. Would like to return at some point.

- Peter, April 2021
Elaine August 2020

“Nice property, well placed in centre of Whitby close to shops and pubs.”

It has a lovely open plan living area on the top floor with great views of the sea, abbey and surrounding areas. Let down slightly by a few repairs required and parking is in a nearby car park (approx 5 mins walk) but to be expected in such a built up area. We were happy overall with our stay and enjoyed our welcome gift of wine and chocolates!

- Elaine, August 2020
Rachael February 2020

“The accommodation was perfect - more than enough space for a busy family and two dogs.”

We really appreciated all of the extra little touches such as toiletries, plasters and Savlon in the bathroom cabinet, chocolates, wine and milk provided. Very central location with access to all that Whitby has to offer very close by.

- Rachael, February 2020

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single sleigh bed
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric hob, oven and grill, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, freezer, washing machine, Smart TV , WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
A parking permit for West Cliff car park is provided, the car park is an 8 to 10 minute walk from the property
Two well behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking allowed
Shop within 0.6 miles, pub within 0.2 miles

The property

Enjoying wonderful views and a central position within the bustling seaside town of Whitby, just a short walk away from the sandy beach, is this impressive dwelling, Fawcet House.

This spacious accommodation is ideal for a group of families and friends seeking to immerse themselves in this traditional seaside resort, filled with historical landmarks, delicious eateries and a Blue Flag beach with numerous outdoor activities.

Head to the top floor of the property where you will discover an open-plan living room, designed as a sociable space for you and your loved ones to gather in the evening.

Catering to your culinary needs is the contemporary kitchen, where the designated chef of the group can rustle up delicious evening meals or pack up a tasty picnic to take to the beach the next day.

The dining space is the perfect spot for you and your loved ones to tuck into a home-cooked meal or gather for a games evening during one chilly winter’s day.

Completing the space is the sitting area, where the plush sofas invite you in to unwind into your evening with a book in hand or tune into the TV before you head to bed.

The charm of the property is continued into the three bedrooms, each boasting a refreshing colour palette and carefully selected furnishings to ensure tranquil bases to return to each evening.

Choose between a well-presented king-size double bedroom, a quaint double bedroom and a charming single bedroom, offering a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group.

On the second floor you will be treated spectacular views across the harbour and over towards the Abbey.

Whilst staying here, look forward to sampling the vast array of eateries that this harbour town houses, from the famous fish and chips to freshly caught seafood served within some of the finest restaurants.

Alternatively, head to the local market and pick up your own produce to take back to the cottage and rustle up your traditional Whitby meal.

The town itself plays host to a magnitude of attractions to keep you and your family busy, including the he Captain Cook Memorial Museum, the Dracula Experience and climbing the 199 steps up to the ruins of the Abbey.

For those feeling active, head to the beach and try your hand at watersports or walk one of the paths upon the North York Moors National Park.

Fawcet House is a superb base for you and your loved ones to explore this stunning part of the Yorkshire coastline.

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About the location

WHITBY

Robin Hood's Bay 5.5 miles; Scarborough 19.3 miles; Pickering 23 miles; Guisborough 21.5 miles.

The seaside town and port of Whitby lies at the mouth of the River Esk in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire. Ideally situated for exploring this beautiful part of Yorkshire, the local area hosts an array of activities so you can be sure to get the best out of both the countryside and the coast. From the nearby North York Moors to its Blue Flag beaches, there's something here for everyone. Amongst its many attractions, Whitby holds a charming atmosphere, home to winding streets and hidden alleys, where you can find a wide selection of eateries and shops scattered amongst them. Take a trip to the picturesque harbour and lighthouse to watch the sun set or get involved in some whale watching or a coastal cruise to watch the creatures up close. Climb the famous 199 steps to the Whitby Abbey to immerse yourself with history, or visit the Captain Cook Memorial Museum presenting historical and ethnographic exhibition about Cook himself. Close to the Robin Hood's Bay, rich in heritage, wonders and scenic spots, and in easy reach of the bustling towns of Scarborough and Middlesbrough, Whitby is a prime location for exploring all of the delights that Yorkshire has to offer.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The beds were cleane towels were lovely and clean there was no brush and mop to ...”

“Nice cottage in a lovely position in the centre of bustling Whitby.”

“Wonderful central location Owners communication was excellent Would definitely return and recommend”

“Superb property with great views.”

“This property is perfectly situated and we will definitely be back.”

“Could not fault this place!”

“The property is lovely.”

“An amazing property - made even more special by the Xmas decorations, a lovely touch.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“The property was in an excellent location close to all amenities.”

“Excellent in all aspects could not fault it.”

“Just on our way back home from a fantastic holiday…a week staying in Fawcet House in Whitby.”

“We had the loveliest week in Fawcett House.”

“Brilliant house the owners have thought of everything very good quality kitchen ...”

“Second time staying here and it’s just as great.”

“Fawcett House is ideally placed near to the harbour and shops.”

“We stayed at Fawcet House in Feb 23 as a family of 4 with a dog.”

“Super property!”

“Great property, great location and really well equipped.”

“Am amazing house - spotless, beautiful decor and furniture, amazing location and an absolute pleasure to stay in.”

“This is our 2nd time of staying at Fawcet House in Whitby and would stay again without any hesitation.”

“The owner's of this property were charming and ensured our stay was a pleasure.”

“Stunning cottage!”

“Our stay in Fawcett House was slightly marred by the persistent ringing of the intruder alarm from Austins Letting Agency at the end of the alleyway.”

“Fawcett cottage beautiful.”

“It is a great and spacious apartment that met and exceeded our requirements.”

“This was a great property with a great location.”

“This cottage has an excellent location in the town and is very well appointed and nicely decorated however there is a terrible smell from the under stairs cupboard which got worse as the week went on.”

“Fantastic place to stay, we would definitely go back.”

“Lovely place to stay.”

“Hidden Gem!”

“Lovely cottage in a really central location in Whitby.”

“Fawcet House was fantastic - superb location, views, convenience.”

“Nice property, well placed in centre of Whitby close to shops and pubs.”

“The accommodation was perfect - more than enough space for a busy family and two dogs.”

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About the location

WHITBY