| in a hillside setting among brick cottages, this casual guesthouse has views to the sea. choice of complimentary cooked breakfast is served in a laid-back dining room. modest rooms are individually decorated with floral prints. many have sea views. it's a 7-minute walk from the waterfront promenade, plus 1. all feature free wifi, flat-screen tvs, tea and coffemaking facilities, and en suite shower rooms. off-street parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. 2 miles from the town centre and national rail trains
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 45
Whitby Museum (15 min)
Eclectic local-history museum showcasing everything from fossils & taxidermy to ship models & a jet. 199 Steps (8 min)
A climb up these 199 stone steps offers sweeping views of the harbour & town of Whitby. Runswick Bay (16 min)
Sheltered bay with a sandy beach backed by red-roofed cottages, popular for walking & fossil hunts. Whitby Abbey (7 min)
Perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, these ruins were home to the first known English poet. Pannett Park (19 min)
Public green space with a local history museum, plus an elegant sunken pond & themed gardens. RNLI Whitby Museum (6 min)
Quaint lifeboat museum in a historic brick boathouse with models, relics & a gift shop. North Yorkshire Moors Railway (23 min)
This classic, 18-mi. steam railroad started in 1836 provides scenic rides through a national park. The Cinder Track (19 min) Whitby Lighthouse (6 min) Captain Cook Memorial Museum (6 min)
Historical and ethnographic exhibition on Cook's life and his voyages to the South Pacific. Yorkshire Coast (26 min)
Varied coastline with historical remains and wildlife sanctuary plus walking trails with sea views. Whitby Beach (17 min)
Huge, family-friendly expanse with summer donkey rides, fish & chips, beach huts & lighthouse views. Whalebone Arch (17 min)
Celebrated replica of a whale's jaw bone that replaced the original arch erected in 1853. Church of St Mary (8 min)
Historic 12th-century church boasting panoramic views & a cemetery referenced in the novel Dracula. Dracula Experience Ltd (6 min)
Unique tour of the history of Dracula, utilising animated scenes, special effects and live actors. | 
