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17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons

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Front of cottage
Lounge
Lounge - diner
Kitchen
2nd bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

middle bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Top bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Family

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons


PLEASE MESSAGE US FOR A BETTER QUOTE TO BEAT THE PRICE THAT YOU ARE OFFERED HERE ON VRBO.

THIS CAN NORMALLY BE DONE FOR STAYS OF 3 - 6 NIGHTS

THE 2 NIGHT PRICE IS CORRECT & OUR 7 NIGHT PRICE IS AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED BY 40%

WE DON'T TAKE LONG TO GET BACK TO YOU

WE ARE A STONES THROW FROM WHITBY HARBOUR
Awd Tuts Cottage is a 17th Century Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Whitby Old Town, well placed in the ancient, cobbled streets, close to the harbour and the many amenities nearby

Our well appointed, holiday cottage is non-smoking for your comfort. We offer you a clean, modern cottage with free Wi-Fi broadband internet access as standard

This old accommodation, built circa 1640, is a well furnished, fully equipped Self Catering Holiday Cottage in the old town, character styled throughout, with stone walls and beamed ceilings

You will stay in a characteristic property having our personal touches, providing you with comfortable accommodation in Whitby at an affordable price.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non-smoking cottage

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
When you put the key in the key safe on departure, can you ensure that it is not 'jammed in' as you close the door, thank you
We hope you've had a good time at our cottage and that you have a pleasant, uneventful journey on your way home. All the best Mike and Louise
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The property to be left as it was found when guests leave the property. Spillages etc to be cleaned up immediately.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Whitby

Located in Whitby, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Pavilion are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club. Whitby Leisure Centre and Museum of Victorian Science are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pier Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Marie Antoinette's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons on 16 April 2026 start from NZ$440, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century Holiday Cottage by the Harbour - sleeps 1 to 5 persons located?

Located in the heart of Whitby, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Church and Whitby Harbour. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Abbey are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with so much history. Perfect location and just a stones throw from the beach which was fab with the dog
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Many thanks for your review Victoria. Nice to hear that you liked the location and the old cottage history. It is interesting we believe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was as listed clean tidy and right in the centre of the village. The location made it Easy to walk around to shops restraunts and points of interest. We would happily stay in this accommodation and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2026
Thank you for staying with us Toni. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you would come back again. Much appreciated...
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in Whitby Gillian. Thank you very much for staying at our old fisherman's cottage. Warm regards Mike and Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Lovely old building full of character.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2025
Thank you Nicola We're glad you enjoyed your time at our old Cottage Thanks for staying
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good area in whitby

Very nice stay close to shops
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2023
Thank you for your review Pamela. We are glad you had a nice stay and hope that you had a good Christmas at the cottage. All the very best Mike & Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Whitby

It’s a perfect central location for staying and seeing the sights of Whitby and North York’s Coast ..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Thanks Tracey, we're glad all went well for you and that you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lonna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Had a wonderful time exploring Whitby. The rental was right in the midst of everything g and steps from the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your review Lonna. We are glad you included our Cottage as one of your stays around the UK in your trip from America. We hope the rest of your trip went well too. All the very best Mike and Louise
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodgings

Great location well equipped a lovely little cottage and great host’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2022
Thanks for your review Linda, we're glad you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby Getaway

Very nice, snug cottage in a great location. Close to Whitby Abbey and shopping, restaurants. Had all necessary amenities, coin operated laundry (machines were efficient and worked well). All in all a terrific base for exploring the coast and surrounding area. Definitely would recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Thank you very much for your review Greg. Have just noticed it on the system. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay at our old cottage and would recommend too.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in Whitby

We had a great time in Whitby at this cottage. It had real warmth and history, close to everything! The Beach steps away was a hit for my kids and the Friendship Rowing Club pub was nice for me and wife. Mike and Louise were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks for this review John. We hope your time in Scotland went well too before flying back to the old US of A All the very best Mike & Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little cottage,

Cottage is right in the middle of Whitby, perfect location, walking distance to everywhere. Spotlessly clean and everything you need supplied. Excellent communication from owner, very fast in responding. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2020
Thank you for your review Linda. You are the first person in after the lengthy coronavirus lockdown so a positive review is great. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay. Cheers Mike and Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

I stayed here with my partner and my mother for three nights. We could not have asked for a better location. The cottage had a lot of charm and was in walking distance to everything, being in the heart of town. Great sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Communication with the host was great as well. I would definitely recommend this charming cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Hello Milissa We're happy that you had a good stay in our old cottage. Being right in the centre is a great bonus isn't it, especially if someone isn't a good walker maybe. Thanks for recommending us and hope to have you back one day. Many regards Mike & Louise
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the location was right in the centre of the cobbled streets of the old town. The property was comfortable if a little tired. Our main problem was the middle bedroom, which we chose to sleep in the first night to save walking up another flight of stairs, was a little loud at night. People coming from the rowing club next door having loud conversations in the alley in frount. We had to move into the top bedroom with a double glazed window on the other side of the house, after that especially as there was an 80s night in the club.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Hi Wendy, thank you for leaving us a review. Sorry about loud people in the street. It is out of our control but we will refit the secondary double glazing again now that winters coming. This should alleviate any future noise. We remove it for summer as the rooms can get too hot. Happy that you enjoyed the location, which as you say, is in the very centre of the old part of town, so plenty of restaurants, bars and shops on your doorstep. Thanks again. Mike and Louise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, tucked away yet still close to all amenities.

Clean and tidy, a little small but all these fishermen's cottages are, our party was four adults and a small dog and we were fine, would defiantly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Thanks for your 5* review Dennis. We're glad that you had a good stay and would book again. All the best Mike & Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely , well appointed little cottage

We have had the nicest week , wonderful weather, Whitby is stunning and this little cottage completed the package , right in the middle of everything with all you needed , thank you Mike
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thanks Jane, we're happy you had a good stay. We are in the very centre so you have everything on your doorstep. Thanks for staying with us. All the best Mike & Louise
Verified

8/10 Good

Mick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy and Cosy

Great property to stay in and quite clean, although the double bed in the first floor bedroom has seen better days it was still comfy and good for a good night's sleep. The property is made up of 3 floors so it is more suitable for able bodied person's, through fault of my own I forgot to mention that 3 of my party were actually disabled so found it difficult to climb the stairs. But all in all we all enjoyed our stay. Thank you Mike and team !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
Hi Mick Thanks for your review and glad you had good nights sleep and that beds were comfy. It sounds like you got a bit of exercise with climbing the stairs but all in all we're happy that your stay went well and that you had a good time. Many regards Mike & Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely retreat

Surprising little cottage. Open the doors and it’s clean and refreshing. Nice and warm everything catered for. Can’t wait to stay again. Mike was a true gent with plenty of advice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2021
Thank you for your review Graham and we're happy that you may come back again sometime. Hopefully we gave you all the advice that you needed for a great stay. Cheers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable cottage

Cottage was clean and comfortable. Worth the money
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us Karen We're glad you enjoyed your stay and that you felt our cottage was worth the money you paid for your break Our Awd Tuts web-site always has offers on throughout the year so well worth checking in once in a while for a bargain Many regards Mike & Louise
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Lovely little cottage right in the heart of Whitby. If you like everything close this is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2020
Thank you for your review Toby. It was nice to meet you and the family too. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay. You're right with your comment, we're in the very centre so once you're settled in, everything is on your doorstep :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Monia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby in love 💚💙

Ci siamo trovati benissimo. La casa comoda sia negli spazi che nella posizione, molto accogliente e pulita. L'unica cosa dolente è stata non poter accedere i caloriferi perché erano bloccati e per le nostre abitudini, almeno la sera, ne avremmo sicuramente fatto uso. Dovendo tornare a Whitby sceglieremmo comunque la stessa casa. Grazie per l'esperienza. Monia e famiglia
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Ciao Monia We are glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage and that you found it welcoming and clean. Sorry about the radiator and we have since moved furniture around. It's really nice that you would use our Cottage again if you you came to Whitby another time. Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. Arrivederci
Verified

6/10 Okay

Helen B.

Excellent location and provided all the amenities.

Great little cottage in a great location. Very close to pubs with good food. Access to the harbour is just metres away. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your nice review Helen. We're glad you enjoyed the cottage, the location and your time in Whitby. This is our first review as we haven't been on HomeAway very long. We were slightly puzzled by only three stars though as everything was good for you and no negative comments. Hopefully a slip of the hand? We've done it before too. Welcome back anytime.😁�
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2025
Thanks for leaving us a 10 review Theresa We're happy that you enjoyed your stay in our old cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Glad your stay went well Nicola and that you had a good time in Whitby. Thanks for staying at our old cottage in this ancient part of town. Come again anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Mike

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We are a well travelled couple who know what we like and try to offer you the same in our holiday cottages.

We've been to 64 different countries as at 2023, travelling extensively throughout.

When we are not abroad we also like to spend time in both of our cottages too when they are not booked out.

We love Whitby for its old worlde charm and ancient character and even we find somewhere or something different each time we visit. We're never bored here as it's such an interesting place to visit.

Why they chose this property

Awd Tuts Cottage is in the perfect location in the centre of the ancient part of Whitby, close to the harbour, restuarants, bars and shops.

You will be situated in the old cobbled streets area of Whitby. This is the oldest part of Whitby, much if it dating back to the 16th & 17th centuries.

What makes this property unique

Awd Tuts Cottage has plenty of charm and character

This cottage dates back to the times that King Charles 1st was on the throne of England and later beheaded. This shows the era of when the cottage was built. Poor old Charles never even stayed at our cottage, pity, we think he'd have enjoyed his stay.

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