Situated in Whitby, less than 1 km from Whitby Beach and 2.6 km from Sandsend Beach, Poppy Cottage features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides some units with sea views, and every unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. For guests with children, the guest house offers a baby safety gate. Peasholm Park is 30 km from Poppy Cottage, while The Spa Scarborough is 33 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hague
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely warm clean tidy comfortable room.located at the bottom of whitby steps, gorgeous surroundings, friendly people and locals.
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    Brilliant location. Just near 199 steps in old part of whitby. Cottage built in 1704. Steeped in history. Easy to visit all tourist areas. Lots of tea coffee and milk sachets.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and really comfortable clean room. We loved the shower and peaking out the window to see a tiny bit of sea and watching people head up the abbey steps. We’ll be back as we come to Whitby loads x
  • Becki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location on church street looking across to the 199 steps. Room was clean and fresh and the bathroom was new and immaculate.
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Whitby is such a nice place and we right in the middle of the town. We have a campervan so usually on the campsites
  • Cheung
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    although it is clean and tidy, but quite expensive, next time will try another one
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    fantastic location , right in the heart of Whitby.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fab location, lovely & clean spacious room. The comfiest bed ever. Wouldn't hesitate to come back......Book it now!!!
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy method of getting key from key box & letting self in and out.
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Seemless check in. Clean and comfortable.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Tim Gray & Julie Horton

Company review score: 9.2Based on 196 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Poppy Cottage is a grade 2 listed Circa 1704 cottage just 20 yards below the 199 steps leading to The Abbey. As a listed building, we have had to retain many existing features including narrow stairs to rooms 3 and 4. Access to room 4 is not suitable for those with mobility issues and has open access to the top of the stairs.

Neighbourhood information

Situated on the old cobbled area of Church Street near to the 199 Steps and 50 yards from the beach. Artisan shops and restaurants nearby

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Poppy Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Poppy Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Poppy Cottage

  • Poppy Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Poppy Cottage is 500 yards from the centre of Whitby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Poppy Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Poppy Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Poppy Cottage include:

      • Family
    • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Poppy Cottage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.