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Driftwood

Whitby, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A well-furnished apartment close to beaches and picturesque Whitby
  • Convenient and secure private parking
  • Comfortable all year-round base for discovering the North York Moors

Overview
Property code: OC-W739

 A truly delightful, modern ground floor apartment. Secure entry and undercroft parking make it a haven of peace and comfort only a five minutes easy walk from the historic Whitby town centre, cobbled streets, harbour and all its amenities, bus and train stations. An excellent base from which to explore Whitby and the surrounding area.

GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance Lobby: Twelve steps lead up from the electronic gate to the entrance. Light and airy lobby.
Apartment Entrance: Hallway leading to
Lounge/Kitchen/Diner: Larder fridge/freezer, ceramic hob with electric oven/grill, microwave, washer/dryer, dishwasher, waste disposal. Flatscreen TV, Freesat, DVD, radio/CD player. Dining table and chairs.
Bedroom 1: King-size bed, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers with flat screen TV.
Bedroom 2: 2 single beds with wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Bathroom: Walk in shower, toilet,washbasin., toilet and washbasin.

Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Garden: French windows lead from bedroom 1 to a private patio with table and chairs.
Parking: Private parking for one car in undercroft height limit of 2.1m.
Heating: Modern electric heaters.
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.

Notes: Towels and hairdryers are provided. Because of the proximity of Sanderling apartment ref W740, a party of up to eight  people could use them for a gathering of family and friends.

Whitby
Whitby is a popular choice for visitors all year round. It is well known for its long sandy beach and delicious seafood. For a different day out, why not climb the famous 199 steps to reach the ruins of Whitby Abbey. It's said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stokers Count Dracula, and its gothic splendour is the perfect place from which to take in some truly stunning views over the town.

Whitby harbour is steeped in history and visitors can see where British explorer Captain James Cook first worked as an apprentice before setting sail and discovering Australia. The harbour is a buzz of activity and you can enjoy early mornings watching the fishing boats come ashore before getting first choice of their catch. There's always something happening throughout the town , and festivals and fairs are held throughout the year including Whitby Goth Festival, Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta.


  • 2 bedrooms, 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with walk in shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer, dishwasher.
  • TV Freesat, DVD, (additional TV in the double bedroom)
  • Small, enclosed patio area with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car (please note there is 2.1 height restriction)
  • Shop, pub, beach, 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

James Ward

This property is personally managed by James.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marie 13th April 2026

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Reviewed by Rosemary 24th March 2026

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Lovely apartment- clean, comfortable, had everything we needed. Close to town and parking was a huge benefit.

Reviewed by Joanne 4th January 2026

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Absolutely perfect! The apartment is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Its well equipped with all you need. The beds and pillows are incredibly comfortable and the shower is lovely and powerful. The apartment is in the perfect location. Right by the harbour and town, yet lovely and quiet. Nicely tucked away. We wouldnt want to stay anywhere else inRead more Whitby. It was perfect and we highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 17th November 2025

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Lovely cottage exactly as described. Very well furnished , lovely comfortable beds and in a very central location. I stayed with two friends and we would all book again

Reviewed by Kevin 28th July 2025

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Driftwood was well equipped and had everything we needed for our stay. When we arrived the first thing we noticed was that everywhere was spotlessly clean. Driftwood proved to be an ideal base for exploring Whitby and the wider area of North Yorkshire. We very much enjoyed our stay here.

Reviewed by Graham 6th July 2025

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Lovely apartment. Very clean and well equipped. Perfectly situated for a 5 minute wander into the main areas of Whitby. Designated and secure parking a bonus. Great communication from host. Can highly recommend.

Reviewed by Martin 30th June 2025

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Great base for visiting Whitby (only a 5 minute walk into Whitby) and the Yorkshire coastline. Well equipped and great parking. Fully recommended.

Reviewed by Karen 2nd June 2025

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We loved our stay in the apartment. Great location and the parking was very handy. Was a good base for us to go off exploring beaches around the Whitby area.

Reviewed by Alison 23rd April 2025

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Lovely apartment in great location, owner very helpful.

Reviewed by Michael 20th April 2025

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The location is just a short walk from the town centre. The added bonus is the parking safe and secure. Plenty of crockery, cutlery and utensils plus dish washer and washing machine. Everything you need is here.

Reviewed by Claire 18th March 2025

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Reviewed by Jan 25th February 2025

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Driftwood had everything we needed for our stay in Whitby. Great location, very quiet and an easy walk to the harbour, shops, cafes, restaurants, bus stops and places of interest. The apartment was very comfortable, clean and well equipped with the bonus of secure parking. We appreciated the helpful welcome email from the owner. We would recommend,Read more thank you for a great stay. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 23rd February 2025

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Comfortable and well equipped . Good location and parking a bonus.

Reviewed by Caroline 6th November 2024

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The apartment was absolutely perfect for our week away for Halloween and to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. The apartment was clean, cosy and very well equipped. I was also very pleased to have a personal email from the owner telling us about directions and how to access the underground carpark. Having that carpark was a game changer as WhitbRead morey is very busy during the day so we didn't have the hassle in looking for someplace to park the car. The beds in the apartment were so comfy and it was also really lovely to have a small outside space to sit to enjoy a cup of tea. The apartment was literally a two minute walk away from Whitby Harbour so it was accessible for every aspect of the town centre. We had a fantastic week and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great place in Whitby to stay at the Driftwood apartment. Thank you for a wonderful time. Yorkshire is so special and we loved our time away in Whitby. Hide

Reviewed by Kay 7th October 2024

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Great apartment. Very near to harbour. Easy walk to all whitby has to offer. Lovely and warm, did not even need heating on in Oct. Bonus of having a car parking space .

Reviewed by Susan 10th September 2024

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Very good situation short walk to the town and underground parking the main reason we chose the apartment as well as ground floor .

Reviewed by Sharon 19th August 2024

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What can we say but Excellent, We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay, the apartment had everything we needed,

Reviewed by Julie 13th July 2024

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Lovely apartment, great location.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.