Recent reviews Whitby
[jillybee, 04/01/2012] Recently spent New Year at the Seacrest, we couldnt have had a better reception. The room which had recently been refurbished, was very clean and well stocked with tea / coffee / bottled water etc. Great location within easy reach of town and coastal walks. Convenient free parking and the breakfasts were awesome, plenty of choice and the freshly cooked full english was superb. This was the first time we have stayed here and we were unsure what to expect as the price was very reasonable (especially for New Year) we were very impressed with the service given, great value for money and will certainly
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[Madge08, 09/10/2011] I was very impressed with my overall stay at the seacrest guest house from my arrival to my departure. The greeting was very friendly, the room was very clean, tidy and comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional. A big thank you to Andy and Alison for all your help, I will certainly be returning to this B&B.
[honeydoll, 21/05/2011] The Seacrest Guest House is the best in Whitby Alan & Allison are the nicest greatest hosts ever.Take great care of their guests always with a smile & great breakfast.Don't take our word for it try it yourself if not satisfied then its not cause of the Hosts or the service.They go out of their way to assist you in any way you may need.Give them a try if not happy then its got to be you sure not them.Thanks guys for looking after us with special care.Will see you in June. Stephen & Diana Taylor Leeds..Your the best..
[alf1887, 16/05/2011] Just returned from a 2 day break at Pathway guest house. Phil and Gillian gave us a warm welcome,they were very helpful. The room I booked was the one with the four poster bed. The bedroom was massive and well decorated. I couldn't fault my stay and would recommend this guest house to anyone.
[cav123456, 30/10/2010] Great couple, fantastic breakfast lots of choice, the room was lovely and clean and comfortable. We would recommend you to stay there, you wont be disappointed.Nothing is to much trouble for Andy or Alison they give you info of where to park, eat and visit.
[hollowspy, 06/08/2010] This guest house is run by extremely lovely people. They were welcoming and flexible with our arrival times (we got delayed). The room suited our needs exactly - we stayed in a family room and the girls loved their bunk beds. Breakfasts were delicious and there was a lot to choose from. The icing on the cake was the comment by my 3-year-old that she wanted Cheerios (which they didn't have). Next day, there was a big box of Cheerios bought just for her - what a terrific personal touch. We would certainly stay here again.
[hrawsonbrown, 08/07/2010] Me and mother stayed for three nights, the room was clean and bright and had a lovley hospitality tray, although there was a 'few too many stairs' quoted by my mum, it was just what we needed after a long day of walking around whitby. The breakfast had a good choice of cerials, yogurts and plenty of fresh orange juice, the full english was lovley on the first moring even tho i could eat it every day the owners were more than happy to replace it with some thing else. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made us feel like it was a home away from home. The overall expreiance was excelle
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[cheeseyone, 07/11/2009] The Hotel looked great; it is a shame the whole experience was terrible.
After being told to 'book early to avoid disappointment', we arrived at 8pm with no other customers present, this should have set alarm bells ringing straight away.
We were soon rushed through ordering our wine and meals, food was rushed out and after asking to slow the service of food, we were finished by 8.30 pm, appetiser, starter and main course.
Food was awful, the crab cakes were served swimming and overpowered in a cheese sauce. I choose a roast leg of lamb which was served with SALAD and KUMQUAT and GRAVY
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[Foody68, 05/09/2009] Stayed here many years ago and whilst staying in the area thought we would visit again. Big mistake ! On arrival at 8pm we were shunted into the "family Room".My god we were greeted by decor from the early eighties,a foisty dirty smell and the whole room was run down. When asking for food which is served till 9pm the person behind the bar was very surly. The food its self was a very low standard and my steak and kid pudding was lacking steak and kidney. The gravy was still in a jelly consistancy and foul.The other meals were no better. Avoid at all costs and try The Stables in Whitby no c
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[Cath88, 02/07/2009] Great location, lovely views.Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable.Breakfast was really nice, and plenty of it.Staff very friendly and helpful.Would definitely stay again.
[Rusty001, 06/08/2008] Whitby and FIVE are great partners - genteel & unique! My husband, daughter and granddaughter and I have just returned from a 3 night break at FIVE and want to say how much we enjoyed ourselves, The B & B is a well deserved 4 stars with every room different and well dressed. Quirky with comfort - they even provide ear plugs as the seagulls are rather noisy! Nothing is too much trouble. I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Shiri & Mel Rust, Emma Butler & Ellie Butler-Barnes
[serendipity, 16/07/2008] A BIT OF HISTORY
The abbey stands high on a cliff and can be clearly seen when standing in the centre of Whitby, so even first time visitors like ourselves find it easy to locate.
The first abbey was built in AD 657 by St Hilda and was destroyed in a Viking invasion in AD867. It was rebuilt in the late 1070s and the building of the present church began in 1220. Because of its location on the top of a cliff, it was not destroyed during the dissolution in Henry 8ths time but was (and still is ) used as a navigation marker.
We went to the abbey from the Whitby harbour area, where the a
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[micksheff, 14/07/2008] The harbour probably dates from the 12th century and is the focal point of the town. It is a place where fishermen sell their daily catch and the whole area has a vibrant buzz about it.
[oldwasp, 07/12/2007] The Abbey is an imposing ruin that can be viewed from afar as you travel into Whitby. You can reach the Abbey by road which is the best way for people with walking difficulties as the Abbey is located high above Whitby's fishing town close to the cliff edge looking out to the North Sea. But the easy way is not for my wife and I, we wanted to clamber up the 199 steps even though it was blowing a gale, at least it was dry. Benches are located on the way up for rest periods, but we are young and fit and did the climb in one go. At the top the views are breath taking but only after the burning sen
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[jessieleo, 21/10/2007] Whitby is primarily a fishing town that has a reasonably active tourist industry. Whitby is situated near to the North Yorkshire Moors, is a coastal resort and incorporates established walks as part of the Cleveland Way. As Whitby is on the North East Coast of Yorkshire it can have quite a bracing climate. It does have some fine sandy beaches and if your lucky good weather during the Summer months.
The last time Hubby and I stayed at Whitby we stayed at a B and B at the Crescent which is on the headland opposite Whitby Abbey. As we breakfasted in a morning we could see the old whalebones wh
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[micksheff, 24/08/2007] Whitby in north east England is today a bustling little town that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Many come here because of its quaint narrow streets and it's old-worldly charms, others to see its old traditional working harbour. There is no denying that Whitby is a town that is steeped in a rich history and at the centre of this history is the story of Captain James Cook.
Reference to this local hero, who sailed from here on his epic voyages of discovery to the New World, are everywhere that you look. In fact the residents of this town are so proud of their connecti
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[micksheff, 19/08/2007] If you visit the small, picturesque seaside town of Whitby in North Yorkshire the one thing that you cannot fail to see are the eerie ruins of the Abbey, perched high on the hillside overlooking the town. If you decide to explore this little fishing town further you will find reference to Whitby's most famous hero, Captain Cook at every turn, but almost just as prominent, though less well known nationally, are the references to St Hilda.
During the 7th century AD the Northumbrian tribe ruled these lands and Lady Hilda, was the niece of Edwin, who was the first Christian King of Northumbria,
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[micksheff, 16/08/2007] The Magpie Cafe in Whitby is one of the most famous restaurants in England, outside of London of course, where such things are two a penny. Unlike the majority of these other famous restaurants however the Magpie does noes deliver fancy haute cuisine, instead it is famous for its fish and chips.
I am a regular visitor to Whitby, a small quaint little fishing town in the north east of England and each time that I visit here I never cease to be amazed at the length of the queues outside. Even if it is pouring down with rain, and it does quite frequently in Whitby, you can still guarantee that
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[micksheff, 12/08/2007] Whitby is a small fishing town in the north east of England that has plenty to offer the visitor. If you want to explore this place properly then the chances are you will need to stay overnight and Whitby has numerous different B&B's and Guest Houses to choose from.
The Number Five is an example of one such Bed & Breakfast establishment and this is a place where I have stayed several times. It is located in the new part of the town on the opposite side of the water from the Abbey. It is however centrally located within the main part of the new town and it is only a few minutes walk from the
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