Harker Cottage
6 guests
-
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
Ask the host anything
Do you have a question about this home or the local area?
Just outside the centre of Whitby, this cottage is decked out for a seaside break. It’s a two-minute to the train station, where you can catch the vintage steam train across the Yorkshire Moors. The bars, pubs and fish and chip restaurants of the harbour are five minutes from your doorstep and it’s a ten-minute walk to the haunting ruins of Whitby Abbey. Soft leather sofas await in the living room after a day of exploring and the decor is decidedly beachy. Kitchen cabinets in seafoam blue hide myriad appliances and crockery for every meal of the day and the dining table is rustic lightwood. Bedrooms with distressed dressers and nautical trinkets leave you dreaming of the beach, which is just ten minutes away on foot.
The Plum Promise
- No time for average – We reject thousands of homes worldwide, so you don't have to.
- Hosts we know – With track records of high-quality hosting.
- Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot – Exceptional service before, during and after your stay.
Ask the host anything
Do you have a question about this home or the local area?
What to expect
Highlights

Walk to Whitby Abbey in less than fifteen minutes

Prepare wonderful meals in the fully equipped kitchen

Sleep well in the cosy bedrooms
Like what you see? Explore more of this home
Home truths
You’re welcome to bring a well-behaved pet to this home
There is private parking for one car with this home and we recommend having a car for ease
The host can provide a cot and highchair on request
the hanging space in the loft bedroom is an open rail rather than a wardrobe
This close to the train station, you might hear the hoot of the steam train's whistle
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 4 beds
3 bathrooms
Local guide
About Whitby
Famously the setting of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, there’s something hauntingly beautiful about Whitby. The ruins of Whitby Abbey, set atop a windy hill overlooking the town, are just like a scene from a gothic novel. When the sun sets, ghost tours amble through the cobbled streets, revealing the town’s dramatic history. By day it’s all idyllic fishing village vibes, with a hint of Victorian holidays. Colourful cottages that have seen...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Climb the 199 Steps to Sweeping Views of Whitby
A climb up these stone steps offers fantastic views of the harbour and town of Whitby. Take caution as it's easy to miss a step, but the reward is worth it.

Dine at Magpie Café
Enjoy delicious seafood dishes and traditional fish and chips in an old-school waterfront café. Don't miss the huge portions of tasty local seafood and the crispy calamari.

Dine at Trenchers
Acclaimed fish and chips in an Italian-style venue with booths and colourful Tiffany lampshades. Enjoy delicious food, friendly staff, and a great location facing the harbour.

Enjoy Delicious Fish and Chips at Quayside
Quayside is a traditional quayside fish and chip shop in a 19th-century building. With consistently high-quality food, friendly service, and a variety of portion sizes, it's the perfect place to indulge in some of the best fish and chips in Whitby.
Get around
Airport
Teesside International
1 hr 6 min
Newcastle International
1 hr 47 min
Leeds Bradford
1 hr 53 min
Train station
Whitby
2 min
Bus stop
Bus Station
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
3 min
Cafe
5 min
Pharmacy
7 min
Points of interest
Beach
Whitby Sea Front
10 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Dale
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Dale's hosting is super-efficient. He'll be able to answer any questions and requests you may have, and then likes to take a step back so you can really feel the home is all yours.
This home is nominated for the Plum Guide Award.
- Great hosts, not just great homes – We reject homes managed by hosts who don’t meet our standards of excellence.
The Plum Promise
- Every home scrutinised by experts, they have to meet our standards.
- Hosts we knowHigh-quality hosting, with track records of high-quality hosting.
- Impeccably clean, well maintained homes.
- Peace of mind in the rare event your host cancels.
- Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, delivering exceptional service before, during and after your stay.