Apartment

Oystercatcher

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator

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Whitby, ENG
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Oystercatcher

Oystercatcher is a fantastically furnished first floor single bedroom apartment located in the charming East Yorkshire town of Whitby. The coastal town provides the perfect place for guests in all seasons.

The apartment is furnished to the highest standard throughout, being both comfortable and stylish with modern and homely fixtures and fittings.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area with bay window is spacious and bright and is fully equipped for all self-catering stays, with a fridge, oven, hob, toaster, kettle, microwave and coffee machine. The lounge has a smart TV and fast fibre WiFi is available throughout. With tall ceilings and light flooding in the from the large window, it is a sunny and welcoming space. There is a nautical theme to the decor and the fireplace provides a great focal point for the room as well as offering plenty of heat for cosy winter nights in.

The comfy king-sized bed boasts premium bedding and linen so you can really enjoy your sleep during your stay, while the characterful fireplace adds some charm to the room. There is plenty of storage and hanging space.

Oystercatcher Apartment is located one street back from Whitby’s bars and restaurants in one direction and the famous Whitby Whalebone Arch in the other making it a quiet but yet perfectly placed property to experience the local area.

Whitby is an ancient port with a ruined abbey, which was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s gothic novel ‘Dracula’ while the port is still a working fishing harbour. It also has sandy beaches, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips in the world. Its narrow medieval streets are dotted with boutiques, shops, pubs and fish restaurants.

The cobbled Church Street takes you to the foot of the famous 199 steps leading from the town to St Mary’s Church and the Abbey Headland and Visitor Centre. The Whalebone Arch and bronze statue commemorating Whitby’s most famous explorer, Captain James Cook, stand proudly on the West Cliff, facing directly across the harbour to the Abbey.

Whitby forms part of the North York Moors National Park and is the perfect location for keen walkers. The Moors are a special place, where history and nature have combined to give us an amazingly vibrant landscape with woodland and moorland, rich in heritage and wildlife.

While staying in Whitby a visit to the coastal town of Robin Hood’s Bay is recommended, a picturesque old fishing village on the Heritage Coast of the North York Moors with narrow, twisting cobbled streets and alleyways.

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About the area

Whitby

Whitby is home to this apartment. North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science.
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Whitby, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beer O'Clock - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fat Badger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Arch & Abbey - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Another great stay

Everything is done beautifully, a lovely place to stay. Everything is good as it is.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review Oystercatcher. We are so pleased that you had a lovely stay and hope to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Excellent place to stay.

Location fabulous and the apartment was very homely and clean and comfortable. Would stay again and recommend to others.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Lovely short stay in well appointed apartment in fantastic location

Lovely central location & quiet . Apartment had everything like home from home . Clean & tidy & really good shower .
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2026
Thank you! We are so pleased to hear that you had a great time and found the property to be in a great location, clean and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

We stayed here over the Christmas holiday.

We stayed here over the Christmas holiday. It was a perfect cosy place for a couple. Excellent location, only a few minutes walk away from the centre of Whitby. Highly recommend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill

The flat was spotlessly clean.

The flat was spotlessly clean. Very comfortable. Nicely furnished. Ideally located.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Home Away

Host had thought of everything. Even the knives were sharp. We were tricked by the position of the entrance. It might be helpful to let guests know it’s in the driveway.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you Janet. We hope to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane

The apartment was of high standard , clean and everything we needed for a couple of nights away

The apartment was of high standard , clean and everything we needed for a couple of nights away
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

This is our fourth visit to Oyster Catcher.

It's always cosy and clean and quiet, hidden away but near to the centre, so we can walk along the shorewander around the town. Well-equipped so we can self-cater, but near enough to all the local amenities if you prefer to eat out- a hidden gem, we keep returning to...
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

TJ

A beautiful flat

A beautiful flat, very comfortable with everything that you could need. Very convenient for central Whitby
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

john

everything we needed

location was the main reason to stay and availability na
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Great place to stay in Whitby

Great place to stay in Whitby. Easy walkable location to the main town centre. We parked our car in a nearby public carpark which worked well. Flat was a great size and felt very homely. Would definitely stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

stephen

10/10 will defo be going back cheers Steve

Ideal location, very clean, a few little gifts, cosy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

daniele

Super apartment in Whitby centre.

The apartment is in an excellent position, immaculately clean with modern fittings and tasteful furnishings. All the basics were provided: milk, tea, coffee, sugar, s&p and even a selection of snacks and sweets, as well as kitchen and cleaning equipment. We really had a lovely stay. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Our second stay here and would stay again

Everything you needed was there
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Great stay in Whitby , easy walking distance to everything. Great Fish and Chips in Silver Street.

Great decor Excellent facilities Loved the special touches … chocolates and lollies !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Lovely flat very clean kitchen had everything you needed

Lovely flat very clean kitchen had everything you needed. Maybe in the bathroom they could think about more places to put shower gel e.g small shelf. Would go again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Lovely, cosy apartment that we felt at home at

Extremely clean, cosy, perfection location, fully equipped Nothing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous apartment

Very clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay good location and very quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Beautifully presented apartment- very clean and comfortable- noticeable attention to detail!

A great and quiet location. The owner clearly cares. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lindatony

Very comfortable, clean and warm.

Very comfortable, clean and warm. Conveniently located just behind the Main Street but not far from Cranberry Swamp- an excellent cafe.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

enjoyed a wonderful long weekend here and hope to return soon

Very well appointed and fabulous location Nothing to dislike
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Perfect. Will definitely return. Could not be improved upon.

Great location, just round the corner from West Cliff and so near to shops and harbour.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The Goth Weekend Experience.

Great location, Nice, clean and comfortable apartment will stay there again. Nothing to dislike about Oystercatcher we have stayed in lots of cottages and apartments in Whitby over the years and this was one of the best.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great weekend

Good value Parking facilities
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Gorgeous apartment!

A beautiful apartment in a quiet location although in the heart of Whitby. Spacious, beautifully furnished and altogether brilliant! Wouldn't change a thing!
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