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Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby

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Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 555.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Whitby Beach
  • Place, Whitby Harbour
  • Place, Whitby Abbey

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

WC Cloakroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby

Ideal for families and small groups, this Victorian cottage in the heart of the town sleeps 5 with a double, a twin and a single room.
Tucked away in a quiet pedestrian backstreet, away from the noise of the road yet just a few yards from shops and cafes and only 5 minutes walk to the beach.
The vintage charm of this cottage is blended with contemporary fittings to ensure comfort and convenience whilst retaining its original features.
You will be able to unload your car outside, and parking is available in the streets around the cottage. We will provide free permits. Keys are kept in a key safe with the code provided prior to arrival.
Entering through the front door, you will immediately ascend a set of stairs, where you will find a large well equipped dining kitchen with modern shaker style cream units complete with an integrated fridge and freezer, a freestanding oven, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is also a separate wc/cloakroom on the first floor.
Another set of stairs takes you to a comfortable living room with an original cast iron fireplace, tv with Humax which offers more channels than freeview and a dvd player. There is a selection of books, dvds and board games. The cottage benefits from free wifi. Just off the living room is a single bedroom and contemporary bathroom with electric shower can also be found on this floor. The top floor has a double and a twin bedroom with views of Whitby Abbey.
This lovely cottage with its central location will quickly become a home from home for your holiday or short break. Please note that the cottage is located over 4 floors and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Whitby

Whitby is home to this cottage. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore North York Moors National Park and Pannett Park. Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre are also worth visiting.
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Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Granby - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Java - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow Cottage - A home from home in the heart of Whitby located?

Situated in Whitby, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Pannett Park, Bram Stoker Memorial Seat and Whalebone Arch. Captain Cook Monument and Whitby Museum are also within 10 minutes. Whitby Station is 8 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. 96 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

frederick w.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was fine great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally H.

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

Hinds

Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Pretty perfect

Centrally located in Whitby property have everything and more to make this a great place to stay. Added bonus was the parking permit as parking is a nightmare.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

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

Weekend away

In an ideal spot there was everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alani K.

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

Price was very good place met our expectations

The stay was everything we needed the area was again perfect for us and for the price you havre to be daft not to agree on a good deal
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sanu C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a nice stay. However, fridge didn’t work great, worktop was hot and woke up to a small puddle on the floor? Shower was very small and difficult to manoeuvre. Single mattresses noisy and not the most comfy. Towels a bit scratchy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V., Doncaster

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

Weekend

Great location everything you need and more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Rainbow cottage was on the whole pleasant and trouble free. The owner quickly replied to my response asking for an extra parking permit. The kitchen setup is tight for all 4 people to use at once, but fine once we were all sat down. Beds were okay, lounge was comfortable. Shower was snug, even for our 11 year-old. Access into the property was fine for us, but could be awkward if you had a pushchair or similar. The location was excellent for exploring Whitby. Parking is Whitby, it's always busy and you just have to reside yourself to the car not being outside, it is the same for a large proportion of the properties. However it is possible to get very close for loading/unloading. We would consider staying again, it was excellent value for money.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

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

Heart of Whitby

Great location in a quiet street in the heart of Whitby close to shops, pubs a great fish and chip shop and a short walk to the harbour and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Rainbow cottage

Excellent location, easy communication with host. Clean with everything provided within the accommodation that you may need for your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the property

Main problem was the parking we were parked approx 1 kilometres away in a W zone otherwise great close to shops and restarants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carole F.

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

Rainbow cottage

Overall good location. Very peaceful and quiet especially at night. The settee although fairly comfortable, was very close to the ground and difficult to get up from. Everywhere was clean. The kitchen was very well equipped although there was only 4 teaspoons
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was fantastic and the property was cosy and welcoming. Thank you for the clear instructions from the host on where to park and access to the cottage. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage in the heart of everything on the West Cliff. We went for the weekend. Used the parking 2 minute from the cottage. Cottage is over 3 floors and well stocked with games and dvds which were great. Perfect location and views across to the abbey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was my second time staying at the property. The house was kept to a high standard.there was board games and a good selection DVDs for the wet days.and very close to the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, spacious and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

R. V.

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

Nice Apartment in central Whitby

Everything as described, check-in was very easy and all required Equipment was available
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic stay lots of stairs! But great location and great nights sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daryl A.

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

Weekend in Whitby

Generally a good stay at Rainbow Cottage. Location in the town is good but the road itself is extremely narrow . We followed advice to park briefly outside to unload and to collect parking permit. However information should have included fact that it is not possible to exit Clarkson Street at the end (in the direction of the parked car). It is impossible to manoeuvre car left or right. We then had to back all the way up the street. Afterwards discovered serious scrape on car paintwork from a boulder on the left at the end of the street. A neighbour says drivers often make this mistake! Would help if info advised backing out immediately after dropping off your bags!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs info on which road leads to it as most are 1 way!. We loved: The short walk to town & beach. Beds for everyone! Large, comfy settee that fit the whole family on for movie night. Room for improvement: See pics! The good: Door hinges need WD40, almost all creaked. Wooden beds, especially the double, are ridiculously creaky... More WD40 needed. Single mattresses aren't very comfy. You can feel the springs badly on one bed. We turned it around as the bottom half felt more padded than the top. Okay for my 9 yr old daughter, anyone bigger & heavier may find it uncomfortable. Investing in mattress toppers would elevate their comfort no end! The bad: It's a TINY shower. I'm 5'1" & small built & I struggled to move about. I accidentally turned the shower off with my elbow when washing my hair. The water was scalding when I turned it back on!. All the hot taps are scalding & need Caution Hot Water signs. Bathroom blind needs the cord shortening & fixing to the wall. It's a safety hazard to little ones. The Ugly: Kitchen tap. Parts of them spun around, are split open & crusted with limescale. They're quite sharp & could give a nasty cut. There's a smell of cigarettes throughout. Could be from ground floor! Lack of cleanliness in general, see photos for info. The whole place would benefit from a deep clean - I'd accept a free stay in return for deep cleaning it! As disappointing as the cleanliness levels were, we did enjoy our stay here. It's quirky, has character and charm.
Shower didn't drain quickly so I checked if it was blocked. It was just dirty and full of hair. I cleaned it (cleaning is my profession!) Blind covered in toothpaste splatters and toothpaste on the shelves.
There's a gap between the shower door and the wall. It doesn't fully close for some reason. However, unless the shower head was to be aimed that way it didn't seem to leak whilst showering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Clare D.

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

Nice location

Easy to get to the beach as well as the shops/harbour so great location. Host communicated well and everything we needed was provided. Could do with a shelf in the shower as it is quite tight when needing to bend for shampoo etc. initially a cigarette smell to the property so not sure if previous tenants smoked inside. Thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny B.

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

Great wee break

The cottage is built unusually which my three kids loved. You go up a short flight of stairs as you go in and that takes you to a nice kitchen with plenty room for a family to eat in. You then go up another flight of stairs. There’s a large bathroom with shower, a living area and a bedroom.(single bed). You dig up another flight of stairs to two bedrooms, one double, one twin. The stairs are not an issue, it meant adequate sound proofing from each other and the kids loved it. The living area has smart tv, dvd (lots of dvd’s supplied) and games. Great time to reconnect with teenagers. The WiFi was perfect. We parked (using supplied voucher) about 100-150 yards from the cottage which was fine and it is a less than 5 minute walk to the centre of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

FYB

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

Short Break

The property is well kept. Nice quiet location. Stairs could be a problem but its typical of properties in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Cosy winter break in Whitby

Lovely stay. The cottage was just what we expected when we arrived as the online listing is very accurate. The location of the cottage is the biggest plus, but it is also appreciated that the owners are generous in providing all the little extra things within the cottage to help you make the most of your time away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark B.

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

Weekend with mates

This place had everything we needed and everything worked as it should. The beds were nice and comfy and the sheets were clean. I found Simon to be very accommodating and very flexible on checkout. The instructions he gave us for check-in were very clear. I would definitely check availability when coming back to Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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