What better way to experience Whitby than from a steampunk-esque apartment in the heart of town. At the end of the narrow, cobbled street you’ll find the 199 steps up to Whitby Abbey – up here, with the haunting ruins overlooking the headland, see where Bram Stoker got his inspiration from. Set above the owner’s gentleman’s store and barbershop, the apartment itself has been renovated from a 400-year-old building. You can still see the bones of the old building in exposed stonework and ancient timber beams. The living room is a moody shade of midnight with a plush velvet armchair and botanical prints adding a splash of colour. Each piece of furniture – the solid wood dining table, the apothecary coffee table, the writing bureau – feels as though it’s been carefully considered. We particularly love the roll-top bath, perfect for a post-beach soak, and the welcome hamper that awaits in the stylish kitchen.

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