Overlooking Whitby Marina and the calming waters of the River Esk as it tapers through the harbour and out into the North Sea, this delightful first floor-apartment with stunning harbour views sits at the far end of Church Street and was once the residence of Captain William Scoresby, an explorer who invented the Crow’s Nest. An ideal base for walkers, cyclists, nature lovers or those who want to pop the world on hold while they are away on holiday, it is close to stunning countryside and coastline in equal measure. With room for four dogs, it''s likely that those on four paws will call the shots to the four humans joining them, including the time for dinner, walks and the best seats on the sofa.
After entering via a private porch and taking the stairs to the first floor, the open-plan living area is a fresh, welcoming space for clinking glasses on the sofa after a long day exploring the area, or enjoying a hearty meal prepared in the kitchen just a dog biscuit throw away. Away from this area, a double bedroom and a full-size bunk bedroom sit close to a shower room.
The town’s iconic abbey ruins (within 0.5 miles) can be reached via the 199 steps that curl from the Old Town up to St Mary’s Churchyard. Tate Hill beach welcomes dogs throughout the year and the town’s cafes, pubs and restaurants (all within 0.5 miles) are well versed in welcoming canine custom. Robin Hood’s Bay (5.5 miles) is home to a sprawling dog-friendly beach and a range of cafes and pubs that love to see wagging tails coming through the door. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, which passes by the apartment from the other side of the marina, is dog-friendly and can take passengers on two and four legs to Goathland (9 miles) and beyond.