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Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side

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A stone courtyard with potted plants, a stone bench, and a clock on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a red rug.
A bar with multiple beer taps, a television, and shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Whitby Harbour

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Whitby, ENG
  • Place, Whitby Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Pavilion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park, while Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Museum are cultural highlights. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Whitby, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trenchers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulls Cry Cottage 17th Century Detached Cottage 2min's from Harbour Side located?

Located in the heart of Whitby, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bram Stoker Memorial Seat and Whitby Harbour. Captain Cook Monument and Whalebone Arch are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful 2 night stay . Lovely comfortable accommodation with in a perfect location .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable and well resourced
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Appreciated review letting future guests know they can enjoy a stay at Gulls Cry confident they are in the centre of Whitby and is well equipped.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very central to all amenities and shops . Ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, private and convenient location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect place to stay in Whitby

Perfect place for our family of 4. Great location. Lovely, comfortable cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Thank you for a lovely review, it’s really appreciated and important to us that’s guests have a lovely break at Gulls Cry Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

We had any excellent weekend in this very well equipped and maintained cottage which is just a short walk from the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Excellent guests who left Gulls Cry clean and tidy, would welcome Maurice and his party back anytime Appreciate the lovely review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous stay

A beautiful well maintained property in a superb location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2022
Vicky and her party were excellent guests with good communication and left Gulls Cry clean & tidy, I would recommend to anyone Thank you so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice old cottage, well maintained and close to the town action and restaurants. Host was great and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
Thank you for a lovely review and nice comments. We really appreciate you booking and leaving the Cottage clean & tidy thanks again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gulls Cry Cottage stay

excellent facilities and great location. All our party said they would like to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage with great outdoor courtyard and great location

Lovely cottage, clean with good facilities - good shower and comfy beds! We loved the location and outside courtyard was great . Would definitely recommend and would stay again if returning to Whitby
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for a lovely, appreciated review letting other guests know what to expect at Gulls Cry. So pleased you enjoyed your break Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away on the doorstep of all that is Whitby

The cottage was a great location for us, enabled us to pop back for lunches if we needed to without missing out on the day. The property was as described, cosy, clean and comfortable, just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Katie and her party were great at communicating and left the cottage immaculate Would definitely recommend to other hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Excellent location within town centre. Colin was very communicative and included excellent food and drink recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage very close to the harbour in quiet location

A really lovely cottage in a very quiet location and also very close to the harbour, rail and bus stations and shops and restaurants. The beds were very comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean. Can honestly say it is the best holiday cottage I have ever stayed in and I would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
What a lovely and really appreciated review. We pride ourselves on the cleanliness of Gulls Cry but are away which means our stand in housekeeping are also doing an excellent job, Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage

Had a great week and the cottage and the location was perfect… Colin kept in touch making sure everything was fine with our holiday,definitely will be booking again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2024
Robert and his party were brilliant guests and great communicators leaving the Cottage clean and tidy, always very much appreciated. So pleased you had a good holiday and enjoyed Gulls Cry Cottage Thank you Colin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay Colin was excellent and responded promptly to any query we had no matter how small. Great weekend not so great weather
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
So pleased Hamish’s group had a lovely break and enjoyed Gulls Cry Cottage for their stay in Whitby. I will always strive to make guests stay better by personal contact and help with anything I possibly can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the cottage and its location. Absolutely perfect for exploring Whitby. We felt very comfortable we did not want to leave. Colin was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property and location

Super experience all round. Great communication from owner, excellent cottage in a perfect location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
Lovely appreciated review from Guests who only left a few hours ago. Thank you for leaving Gulls Cry clean and tidy and would welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean house and fantastic location

This charming house is clean, comfortable, and ideally located to explore beautiful Whitby. Comfortable beds, good shower, everything we needed. (Just a warning if you are tall: beware of low doorways, inside and at the gate leading to the courtyard!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for visiting Gulls Cry Cottage and leaving a lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

We
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2024
JG was an excellent guest who observed all the House rules, was brilliant in communicating and left the Cottage extremely clean and tidy. Thank you and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

The cottage was fantastic and Colin was very helpful, with recommendations of places to eat and things to do, the cottage was immaculate, well equipped with everything you would need and very convenient in the centre of Whitby, I can highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Can’t appreciate enough your review thank you. It’s fantastic letting others know what we offer at Gulls Cry and we will always strive to help guests have a lovely break wherever possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Had a really great short stay at Gulls Cry. The cottage is fantastic. Very comfortable and superbly renovated. The cottage is in a great location - very central but equally nice and quiet. Colin was superb - provided lots of help and local information. Would love to stay again and can definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you for a lovely review and pointing out to others what Gulls Cry has to offer. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back. We strive to help all guests get the most out of a stay at Gulls Cry.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Well situated , cosy small cottage near all of Whitbys major attractions

This cottage was near the major attractions of Whitby , you can walk to the abbey , shops beach and restaurants and cafes without needing your car. Has the advantage of a courtyard that we imagine would be lovely in summer . The owner ensures you are everything on offer which is lovely .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful, clean cottage, literally 2 minutes from harbour. Lovely hosts, quick to answer any questions. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Excellent guests, easy to contact and observed all house rules leaving the Cottage immaculate. Thank you so much for visiting and welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb cottage and location

Colin is the perfect host, always on hand by messaging/email within minutes with any queries. Really cosy, spacious cottage very close to the harbour. Just wish we had been able to get booked in for more than 2 nights in hindsight. Whitby is delightful 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage

Gulls cry is beautiful, spotlessly clean and has every thing you might need. From tv’s in all the bedrooms to a beer fringe in the summer house. Courtyard was a lovely, close to everything that Whitby has on offer. Amazing stay & would definitely stay again Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
We always really appreciate reviews, and this one means so much to us. Hopefully guests will get an idea of what we offer for a break at Gulls Cry Thank you so much
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