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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 555 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    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 transportation

  • 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
England, Whitby

What's nearby

  • Whalebone Arch - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Whitby Abbey - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

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?

Check-out 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.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

hannah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
We love Rainbow Cottage and this is the third time we have stayed. Simon is always friendly, quick to respond and helpful. The cottage is situated perfectly, a few minutes walk to the harbour. The accommodation is spread over 3 floors and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. We will definitely be back, it’s our go to place to stay in Whitby! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location but beware stairs
Very cosy and tastefully furnished and kindly stocked house over four floors.(Only a single room is on the same level as the bathroom).Great location in a quiet side street.Owner was very helpful as to parking advice and assistance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
Great little cottage for a family holiday, the owner was very communicative and the process for checking in and out were extremely straightforward. Really charming property in a fantastic location. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with family
Disliked: 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

fiona c., Great Haywood

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant area rainbow cottage is an ideal location for easy access to all.
This was are first visit to whitby .what a wonderful place.located in rainbow cottage we were in-between the town center and west cliff beach .both within walking distence . The cottage is just off a street with shops and restaurants and cafes .really easy for provision
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

sarah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
In an ideal spot there was everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Everything you needed, ideal location. Quiet. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Property was ideal for our needs, especially the three bedrooms. As others have mentioned, the shower is cosy. I think I put the bin in the wrong place as it was not emptied. Sorry. Whitby is one of our favourite places so it was great to be able to enjoy a few evenings without worrying about driving home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh W.

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

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alani K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
Rainbow Cottage is in a fantastic location, Parking nearby, 5 minute walk to the front. Cottage is lovely, on 4 floors so if you are bad with steps, not ideal. Bedrooms on the top floor. Our only negative, was the shower was very small, I only just managed as a 5ft lady, but our husbands had a bit of trouble moving around.. But other than that, all good. Lots of games available, DVDs, Plenty of cooking utensils, We will defiantly return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

hannah w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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