| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. it's 4 miles from both the clifftop ruins of whitby abbey and captain cook memorial museum, dedicated to the renowned explorer. this venerable stone-built inn is set in a rural village less than a mile from the a171 road. the cosy, down-to-earth rooms feature flat-screen tvs, en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. suites add sitting areas. breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include a laid-back bar/restaurant with exposed brickwork and a fireplace
Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 41
Dracula Experience Ltd (10 min)
Unique tour of the history of Dracula, utilising animated scenes, special effects and live actors. Pannett Park (7 min)
Public green space with a local history museum, plus an elegant sunken pond & themed gardens. Whitby Museum (7 min)
Eclectic local-history museum showcasing everything from fossils & taxidermy to ship models & a jet. Whitby Lighthouse (11 min) Church of St Mary (11 min)
Historic 12th-century church boasting panoramic views & a cemetery referenced in the novel Dracula. Whitby Abbey (10 min)
Perched on a clifftop overlooking the town, these ruins were home to the first known English poet. Dalby Forest (43 min)
8,000+ acres of forest with trails for hiking & mountain biking & a visitors' center with a cafe. Whitby Beach (10 min)
Huge, family-friendly expanse with summer donkey rides, fish & chips, beach huts & lighthouse views. Runswick Bay (20 min)
Sheltered bay with a sandy beach backed by red-roofed cottages, popular for walking & fossil hunts. Whalebone Arch (9 min)
Celebrated replica of a whale's jaw bone that replaced the original arch erected in 1853. Yorkshire Coast (28 min)
Varied coastline with historical remains and wildlife sanctuary plus walking trails with sea views. Captain Cook Memorial Museum (10 min)
Historical and ethnographic exhibition on Cook's life and his voyages to the South Pacific. 199 Steps (11 min)
A climb up these 199 stone steps offers sweeping views of the harbour & town of Whitby. North Yorkshire Moors Railway (21 min)
This classic, 18-mi. steam railroad started in 1836 provides scenic rides through a national park. North York Moors National Park (19 min)
High moorland area interspersed with wooded river valleys, religious ruins and timeless villages. | 
