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Union Place

Whitby, Yorkshire
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1947 605501
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Per night
£90 - £95

2 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Convivial breakfasts, beautiful bedrooms, art galore. Stroll to cliff-top views and Whitby harbour; walk all day the North York Moors

Per night
£90 - £95

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The Experience

A listed Adam townhouse – elegance epitomised. Lofty rooms with polished floors and original features are dotted with quirky objets: bead-and-embroidery lampshades and chandeliers, bone china, a small mirrored Indian ceramic child’s dress – and your urbane host Richard’s accomplished paintings. His studio is at the bottom of the garden and you’re welcome to pop in – you might be tempted to buy too.

Bedrooms have charm and fine linen; the claw-foot roll top in the shared bathroom cuts a dash. The guest sitting room with a fire is a welcome haven after a busy day. Breakfast is unbeatable, perhaps kippers, smoked salmon, a continental spread, homemade preserves or a full English with home-laid eggs and tomatoes from the garden.

Then head out to wander around historic Whitby, explore the North Yorkshire Moors, go on a fishing trip, hunt for fossils… and kick your shoes off on the Blue Flag beach.

We think you'll love

Walking into Whitby for some great food
Being so close to the beach
The fascinating interiors and art throughout the house and the lively conversations with your cultured hosts

You should know

The bedrooms share a big bathroom
Breakfast is served downstairs in the airy basement

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £90

2 Doubles: From £90

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 12pm
Check out: 11am
Other details: Pets by arrangement.
Closed: Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Pubs/restaurants within walking distance.

Reviews

A fascinating house, with just as fascinating hosts - you'll be sure to have great conversations around the breakfast table here. Being so close to Whitby is great - ditch the car and head to the beach or into town for a good selection of eateries. Lots of yummy breakfast options and Richard and Jane are more than happy to cater for all dietary requirements.

Zoe Sawday's Inspector

Ulyana and Chanel, Altrincham Jun 2022

Three wonderful nights spent in the company of our thoughtful, funny and very helpful host and a charming dog. The breakfast music was as excellent as the food , the rooms even more impressive than the description and Whitby and its surroundings a smile-inducing discovery. To make use of a better poet than I: Don't think twice, it's alright!

Martin, London Sep 2021

Union Place is a comfortable, elegant and easy-going place to relax after a day exploring Whitby and the moors. Richard serves locally sourced breakfasts, news and sightseeing advice. Splendid.

Joscelyn, London Sep 2020

We had four lovely days in Whitby. The bedrooms are spacious as is the share bathroom. Richard cooks amazing breakfasts and we enjoyed seeing all his art both in the studio and the house. Union Place is very well situated and everything is in reasonably easy walking distance - even the Abbey from which the views are amazing and well worth the climb.

Holly, Ilkley Sep 2020

My boyfriend and I spent only 1 night here- we had a delightful stay! We loved the 'blue room' so much with its amazing views and chairs right in the bay window that we came back early to enjoy the peace & quiet after an afternoon in Whitby. The location is superb; just a short walk to the beach. Richard was a wonderful host and cooked us a delicious breakfast, Jane (Richard's wife) was very welcoming and their lovely dog Hetty gave us a home from home feel as we too are dog owners- we'll bring Martin next time we visit :) Highly recommended for a couples getaway to Whitby!

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Location

The neighbourhood

Union Place is a five-minute walk from both the town and beach, two minutes from the park, museum and art gallery. Whitby is a hugely popular historic town of real character, with a wealth of period properties, independent shops, a busy harbour and lots of good places to eat. The North Yorks Moors are a 10-minute drive, and the quaint coastal villages of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay are nearby.

Local points of interest from Richard & Jane Pottas

Union Place is an Adam Style Georgian town house, built in 1790. The current owners have been at pains to preserve the integrity of the property, whilst acknowledging that we are now in the 21st century.
Very elegant, you are immediately aware of the houses past when entering the splendid hall with its ornate covings, and panelled doors, flanked by grandfather clocks, and plaster casts depicting figures from antiquity.
Union Place was built at the height of the towns prosperity for a local banker. ln 1790 the house stood in splendid isolation, facing north south. The south facing gardens are still in the original terraces as when first laid out
Only five minutes walk from the cliff top, and ten minutes from the centre of town and the harbour, Union Place is ideally situated, almost appearing aloof from the hustle and bustle of the town below. Both roadside and garage parking available.
Whitby is a town of immense historical significance, and enables visitors to experience all aspects of the coast and surrounding moors. Blessed with a range of fine dining options to suite all pockets and palettes, within walking distance of Union Place.
Union Place is now the proud owner of its own chickens, you can go and pick your own eggs for breakfast if you so wish !

Introducing

Richard & Jane Pottas

Richard, an artist and Jane, a scientist, have owned this elegant Georgian house since the 1990s. They are passionate about attention to detail, the area and the history. They love to make each guest’s stay special for them – including giving them tip-top fresh eggs from their resident hens.