Close to Whitby Harbour, Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6 provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6
A traditional 200-year-old fisherman’s cottage set in one of Whitby’s most beautiful and historic old yards, right in the heart of the old town and just a 2-minute walk from the harbour.
Endeavour Cottage sits within a quiet cul-de-sac of just six cottages, facing original historic outhouses. This rare setting gives the property a real sense of peace and space, which can be hard to find in central Whitby. Even on busy days, the yard remains calm and tucked away, with no passing foot traffic — often, the loudest sound is the seagulls.
Despite the peaceful location, you are perfectly placed for exploring Whitby. Shops, restaurants, the harbour, beach, abbey steps and main attractions are all just a short stroll from the entrance to the yard.
The cottage is double-fronted, giving it a more spacious and open feel than many traditional Whitby cottages, while still retaining its original character and charm.
Endeavour Cottage sleeps up to six guests. The main bedroom features a very large and exceptionally comfortable bed with a high-quality mattress and topper. The second bedroom has twin beds, and additional sleeping is available in the lounge on a double sofa bed.
The living space is comfortable and practical, with fast wireless broadband and TVs in the lounge and bedrooms, making the cottage suitable for short breaks, family stays and longer visits.
A free parking permit is provided for West Cliff car park, which is a short walk away. Guests can also briefly stop nearby to unload on arrival. The property is pet-friendly.
Bed linen is provided. Towels are supplied for up to four guests.
This is a traditional period cottage, best suited to guests who appreciate character, history and a unique Whitby setting. It is not a modern hotel-style property, but that is part of its charm.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Next to a golf course
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Whitby, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science. Power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Whitby travel guide
Is Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6 located?
Situated in Whitby, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pannett Park and Whitby Harbour. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Bram Stoker Memorial Seat are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 6 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Historic Fisherman’s Cottage Whitby Quiet Old Yard Sleeps 6 Reviews
8.0
Very good
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6.8
Cleanliness
9.6
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Dharla
11 Aug 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the location of the cottage, which was a great base for our stay. The host was friendly, welcoming and very helpful.
Unfortunately, the cleanliness of the cottage could have been better. While we appreciated the positives, this was the main area that let the stay down and could definitely be improved. A deep clean of every room especially insi also a lick of paint in the kitchen would make it look more pleasing and fresh.
Overall, we had a pleasant stay and appreciated the comfortable beds, but better attention to cleanliness would have made the experience much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Mary H.
8 Apr 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good central location , and the parking was an added bonus only 1 issue could of really done tea towel had to leave some pots on draining board , don’t like to do that
The house itself was lovely. Great location and lovely quiet alley way just off a big bustling street, very close to everything you could want. House pretty worn and in need of a bit of love and attention but comfy beds and basic amenities. Could have been cleaner. Communication was pretty rubbish, I think mainly down to translation issues maybe? Seemed like all communications were written by AI. Don't think I'd be quick to book again on vrbo
Great location easy access really cosy property. Only one issue with tge listing is that it states it is a 3 bed with one bedroom being a double. One with two singles and one with a futon. There was only two bedrooms and the other bed was a bed settee in the front room which is not what we wanted and as there was five people one person had to sleep in the living room. Aside from that we had a lovely time in a central location
As described. Clear instructions on how to find it. Check in process and parking instructions very clear and accurate. If you had limited mobililty would be difficult steps and unless lucky no guarantee of nearby parking. We
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Byron H.
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Short Family Stay
Property is centrally located and exactly as described. Parking permit is great also.
We did however raise some concerns with the cleanliness as found worn underwear in one of the rooms and milk in one of the bowls!
There was also a funny damp smell we could not put a finger on. Might be because an old property and terrible weather whilst we were there but made it difficult to relax on one of the sofa's.
Super communication with the landlord.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Brian F.
3 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Endeavour
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Christine B.
6 May 2026
Liked: Communication, location
Property was a lovely cottage but think new mattress is required on one of the single beds as I could feel springs and bed was a bit shaky every time you turned over in the night , and the bed settee downstairs think that needs replacing as the person that slept on that could feel springs we had to put covers over it so it didn’t make it too uncomfortable for them there was underwear left in the wardrobe in the spare room but other than that all good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Cheri R.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not quite ready for VRBO but convenient
The location was great, but had to park several blocks away. The description says washer and dryer. There was a washer, but no dryer. The owner told me the day before we were to be there that they do not supply shower towels. We traveled from the USA and needless to say we did not bring towels. When I asked for them, he said he would supply them and when we arrived they were not there. We had to use 3 tiny dish towels that we found to dry off. There were cleaning supplies all around, a lot of clutter in the wash closet and under the stairs that either needs to be cleaned out or locked away. Location was great and we were able to walk to all retaurants, shopping, etc. failrly easily. It was a great little town to explore.