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

Escape to this beautiful home away from home where you can unwind by an original cast iron fireplace or take in views of Whitby Abbey.

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Beach
Property grounds
View from property
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Simon Havis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 592 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

Property is also known as

Rainbow Cottage - A Home From Home in the Heart of Whitby Whitby
Rainbow Cottage - A Home From Home in the Heart of Whitby Whitby
Rainbow "best Both Worlds 3 Bed Central Cottage. Sleeps 5 Whitby

About the area

Map
Whitby, England

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 5 min walk
  • Whitby Pavilion - 6 min walk
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk
  • Whitby Harbour - 10 min walk
  • Whitby Abbey - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Trenchers - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Magpie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Angel Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Station Inn - ‬6 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.

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 10-minute walk of Pannett Park and Whitby Harbour. Bram Stoker Memorial Seat and Whalebone Arch are also within 5 minutes. Whitby Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh W.

Brilliant stay
Perfect for a short break away. Clean, had everything we needed and the location is brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Weekend Away
Great location close by to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Loved our stay for whitby goth weekend, the cottage had everything we could have wanted, loads of room and home comforts! Very central, everywhere was walkable so we were able to just park the car up (with the tickets provided by the host) and leave it for the weekend. Also loads of info available in the guest book too. Overall had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE R.

Nice place to stay 👌
Central in whitby and a comfortable place to enjoy a holiday 😎
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alani K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Wonderful stay in Whitby
We loved the location and layout of the Rainbow Cottage while in Whitby. Everything was so convenient and walkable. Just a perfect neighborhood and on a narrow street which kept things a little quieter. IT was perfect for our family of 4
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Weekend break
Lovely clean property in amazing location Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V., Doncaster

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Perfect for a family break
Perfect for a short break. The cottage is clean, well equipped and in an excellent location. Very helpful host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Great location and a lovely cottage
No complaints at all - everything as listed and described-we will definitely be coming back - thank you Simon 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sally J.

Friends weekend
Ideal for our two night stay, spacious and clean, fully equipped clean kitchen. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Great cottage for family with older kids
Excellent location (although parking nearby tricky at busy times) and a very comfortable place to stay. Lots of stairs, making it more suitable for a family with older children like ours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

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

Sandra D.

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

Michelle C.

Great location and easy booking
Thank you for a lovely weekend. The location of the property was fantastic and all amenities that we needed for both adults and children were catered for. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia h.

Great Property
Had a great stay, everything needed was there, lovely and clean. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Weekend get together
Excellent location cottage clean and very comfortable would definitely recommend. Brilliant communication with the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pro’s Fantastic location, within walking distance to everything. The host was great at communicating Very roomy. Con’s Smoke smell was dreadful, although this is a smoke free property, someone had clearly been smoking there, we slept with all windows open and as soon as they were closed the smell was as strong as ever. It also has the smallest shower ever
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location
Our third time staying here and loved it as usual. Sadly don't think we'll be able to as the only downside is there's a lot of stairs and my asking father sadly couldn't manage them very well this year. But for the physically okay it's a nice place in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

hannah w.

Fantastic stay
This is the second time we have stayed at Rainbow Cottage and it won’t be the last! The accommodation is perfect for us, so close to the centre, close to all amenities and plenty of space. Fantastic bedrooms with a view of the abbey, which was even more lovely dive it was lit up while we were there! Simon is always really responsive to messages and welcoming. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else when we come to Whitby. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

Lovely little cottage in ideal location
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at rainbow cottage while in Whitby for a wedding. Lots of space over 3 floors and really centrally located. Simon was an excellent host and very understanding when I left the key in a taxi. Thankfully it all worked out and we made it to the wedding on time! Highly recommend this cute cottage for anyone staying in Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Rainbow Cot
The cottage is in a great situation in the center if Whitby.and very quaint. However I feel it should be more obviously stated that there are 3 flights of steep stairs. Two of our party struggled, we are all older people. Also the shower is very small.party is 6'4" and 19 stone and couldnt get into it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Rainbow experience
Lovely, clean and comfortable property. Everything you need for a self- contained holiday. Our host thought of everything - tea bags, ketchup etc etc Located in the vwry centre of Whitby - we walked everywhere. Left the car parked up! Brilliant time - would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carole F.

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