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Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony

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The Folly
Exterior detail
Welcome to The Folly
Dining Table

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Whitby, ENG
  • Whitby Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Whitby Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Whitby Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony

This romantic lovely Fishermans cottage is set on the Harbour and enjoys the sound of the waves lapping its toes.....the balcony is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee or an evening apero. With beamed ceilings, log fires and a roll top bath. Master bedroom and further attic bedroom for a child.Galley kitchen. All rooms have stunning Harbour views. Central heating. Wifi. TV/DVD and music system. Watch the fishing boats coming in to unload their catch.....

Property manager

Davina

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park and Whitby Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Whitby Harbour. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Whitby, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Fishermans Wife - ‬9 min walk
  • Marie Antoinette's

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Spectacular Waterfront Location with Balcony located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Church, Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Abbey are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location to explore Whitby and the surrounding area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and the views are second to none. You couldn't be any closer to the harbour and the sea. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

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

Amazing Place

We loved it so much we are already looking to go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Great stay

Unique property. Lovely spot for a couple. Comfortable for 3rd older child that can mange steep stairs but need to be aware that they would have to access their room via the main double room and also share bathroom. This was not a problem for our family who loved the fisherman's cottage.Can't beat the view. Excellent location - lovely spot on the balcony to watch all the comings/goings of people and boats. Well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location though not good for those with mobility struggles. We were already aware of the limited parking in Whitby town centre before booking and we were more than happy walking to and from the Abby car park. Beautiful property, great views, luxury bath very comfy bed. Great communication and instructions from the host. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

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

Chloe

The property itself has to be in my perspective the best location in Whitby. When you open the door to the house you’re welcomed to a clean property that peels like home. Then when you walk through into the living room you’re greeted by two doors leading you to a fantastic seated balcony where you can sit and watch the world go by. Davina the property owner was very helpful and very polite. 10/10 can’t wait to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week in Whitby at the Folly. You couldn’t get a better harbour location in Whitby, we sat on the balcony watching the boats and drinking wine all week! Cottage is very well equipped and clean with galley kitchen and beamed ceilings with nautical decor. Very comfy bed and good shower. Parking in Whitby is the only isssue we had, eventually found a spot, got a parking permit from the tourist information centre just over the bridge (around 60) and left the car there all week. Lots of places to eat out, shops, walks. steam trains, boat trips, ghost tours, Dracula and some great cocktail bars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The Folly

Great location, very comfy bed and excellent shower. Some concerns over how clean it was and disappointed that there was no welcome pack. Living area could do with less tables, constantly have to walk around furniture to get about.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view!

The view is everything with this property along with excellent locationBeautiful, quirky accommodation with good shower and comfy bed.Cleanliness overall good but let down by pet hair, a greasy grill pan and a stained table surface. There was also no light working for stairway.Worth pointing out that people with mobility issues will find the stairs to bedrooms and bathroom challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Wonderful Whitby

Fabulous, quirky, cosy cottage in a beautiful position. We definitely hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john d.

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

Fishermans cottage that is very ship shape

Quirky with wooden floors and celings , tide is nearly window high . Like staying on a ship LOVED IT
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Excellent

This property is excellent, it ouses charm and is decorated to a high standard. It is very well equipped and in an ideal location. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Lovely cottage

Liovely cottage great stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicola handley

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

3 day stop

Perfect spot. Definitely worth a stay ! Really enjoyed our stay think it was the only week Yorkshire had a heatwave !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Fantastic cottage and location

We had a fantastic four nights stay at the cottage, it was clean and everything we hoped for, the decorations and facilities were spot on and the central location was perfect for us. I would definitely return and recommend to family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Absolutely stunning location and impeccably decorated and furnished..what a gem!

Stunning fishermans cottage overlooking the harbour..beautifully decorated and very romantic..perfectly located to all the fabulous shops and restaurants that Whitby has to offer..we loved sitting on the balcony and watching the fishing boats coming and going..looking forward to another relaxing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Melodie C.

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

Melodie

Brilliant place to stay lovely cottage would recommend it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen s.

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

Lovely retreat for 2

Perfect for 2 ...Whitby harbour views even from the loo....Coastal and French styling all in tones of blue.....take a look at the photos and see if it's for you !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Stunning

Absolutely fabulous place. The location is perfect, the cottage is beautifully decorated and really comfortable and the views are amazing. We were lucky to have great weather and the balcony was the perfect place to while away the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Mrs D

The property was amazing on the water, everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

RNLB Lois Ivan

As amazing as ever - sitting on the balcony watching the world on the beach and water - and our new lifeboat, the Lois Ivan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard n.

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

chic bolthole with spectacular views

As an active couple with one small dog, this place was perfect. Great location, house was really comfortable, great galley kitchen, sitting room with gorgeous views, and a proper master suite with freestanding tub in bedroom with views out the window to the bay and beyond. The shower ensuite was also lovely. The shower had great pressure and again lovely views out to the harbour. We didnt use the top bedroom - but this would work well if you had one child of a medium age. We had 4 nights and really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Doesn’t get much than this…

If you are lucky enough to book this beautiful place you will feel like you’ve gone back in time, quality beyond words, stunning location, sitting out on the balcony is breathtaking, the view from the bath of Captain Cook’s statue with a glass of bubbles is something else, prepare to be wowed in Whitby at The Folly. Thank you to the hosts and the lovely lady we met today as we checked out, love and best wishes. Xx ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine f.

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

Whitby gothic

The Folly is a lovely little bolt hole with fab views, very well equipped, warm and comfy, we knew access is a bit tricky via Church Street as we've been to Whitby many times so that was fine, so handy for all the shops, pubs and restaurants. The stairs wern't an issue for us but you could make it clear that you need to be fully able bodied for this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Fiona P.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disappointing access to bathroom

The access for the person staying in the attic bedroom to the bathroom and downstairs is through the main bedroom. The stairs were also far from easy to use. All of this shouldhave been communicted, vbro needs to have more vigorous checks ! I wont trust this site again The skirting boards were so filthy, weeks of dust Its a nice location, great to watch the boats, picures of rooms made the lounge look so much bigger
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Davina

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Why they chose this property

The Folly is a very special place. Its tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Church Street and is the perfect bolthole to enjoy the stunning views over the Harbour and out to Sea and to watch the fishing boats coming in to land their catch.

What makes this property unique

Unique location for this romantic cottage

Languages:

English, French
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