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Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, The Gray Haven is a recently refurbished holiday home with plenty of style. Just a short walk from the bright lights of Whitby, this tastefully decorated house provides the perfect base for staycations by the sea. Ideal for family holidays, dog friendly retreats and getaways with friends, The Gray Haven sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 spacious bedrooms.
The Space
Spread across 3 floors, The Gray Haven is a stylish and welcoming property with plenty of character. Upon entering the house, you’ll be welcomed into the homely living area. Beautifully decorated, the room has high ceilings and a large bay window providing a light and airy feel. With two comfy, grey sofas and a checked armchair, there is plenty of space to relax with your loved ones. Fire up the log burner and turn on the flat screen TV to enjoy a cosy night in.
Head through the arch and you’ll find the dining area. The room features pale pink walls and an original, black iron fireplace to create a romantic style. With a rustic, light wood dining table and a quirky mix of dining chairs for up to 8 people, there is ample space for your full party to enjoy meals together. Perfect for evening meals or family breakfasts, the dining area is the social hub of the house.
Towards the back of the house is the kitchen. You’ll have everything you need for your self-catering stay as the modern space is fully equipped with an oven, hob, fridge, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. There is also a coffee machine so you can enjoy a tasty coffee each morning of your stay! The kitchen also includes a cosy dining area for 4 which is ideal for little ones.
Take the stairs up to the first floor and you’ll find the master ensuite bedroom. With crisp white walls and a tall bay window, the room is light and spacious. You’ll enjoy your sleep at The Gray Haven as the statement blue bed boasts a comfortable king size mattress and premium linens. The space is complete with a vintage wardrobe, quirky wall art and a retro print chair. The ensuite features a walk in shower, WC and basin.
Also on this floor is the second bedroom and family bathroom. With pastel coloured walls and grey furniture, the bedroom is a relaxing haven. A comfy double bed, built in wardrobe and stunning original fireplace complete this space.
The family bathroom is bright and stylish. There is a quirky vintage feel to the space with retro patterned tiled flooring and a traditional Victorian toilet. This is contrasted with a modern bathtub and separate walk in shower.
On the second floor, you’ll find a further two bedrooms. With sloped ceilings and skylight windows, both rooms have plenty of character. Featuring a king size bed in one room and a double in the other, The Gray Haven has ample space for your whole party.
Neighborhood
The Gray Haven is just a short walk into the centre of town. Head to Pier Road and you’ll find cosy pubs, fun arcades and plenty of fish restaurants. Continue along the lively road until you reach the beautiful, blue flag West Cliff Beach which is lined with idyllic beach huts.
Over the bridge, you’ll find yourself on the East bank which is full of narrow medieval streets dotted with boutiques, pubs and even more fish restaurants. Climb the famous 199 steps up to the Church of Saint Mary. You can also discover the renowned ruined Whitby Abbey, which was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s gothic novel ‘Dracula’.
Step outside of Whitby and you’ll uncover a haven of woodland and moorland. Whitby forms part of the North York Moors National Park so it’s the perfect place for long walks.
Getting Around
Whitby train station is only few minutes walk from The Gray Haven so villages and towns along the North Yorkshire coast can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank in close proximity to the train station.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Whitby. Hop on the X4 and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Staithes. The X93 travels along the coast to Scarborough. The 95 route features plenty of quaint villages, such as Grosmont and Lealholm.
Guests have access to the full house. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Check-in: 16:00
Checkout: 10:00
4.59
(104 Reviews)
22/10/2024
09/10/2024
Nice clean comfortable house The shower outlet was slow
01/10/2024
Everything! Location was fabulous and the house had Everything we needed and very warm and cosy ! Nothing.
15/09/2024
Close to Whitby Harbour. Lovely bedrooms, felt like home. Dirty dishes in cupboard, no outdoor space, alleyway dirty outside 36.
10/09/2024
Extremely well equipped and clean,with easy access to town centre The only downside was the difficulty finding a parking space
02/09/2024
Liked · This was a 3 storey, 4 bedroomed self catering property. The beds in all four rooms were really comfortable. It benefitted from one en-suite bathroom and a full main bathroom, The kitchen was well fitted out with ample storage space and more than enough pots and pans etc.. The lounge furniture was also very comfortable. Overall a very nice property. Disliked · For me, personally, this was not a suitable property as I am partially disabled with mobility issues. There wre some very steep steps up to the front door. Initially we were given the wrong code for the key box, but a simple phone call got us the correct code. The stairs to the first floor were quite steep and the hand rail was only on one side and only went half way up, which caused me problems. In my opinion it would benefit from a hand rail on the opposite side all the way up towards the main bathroom. Before booking the property I did not see anything on the web site to advise of the steep steps and have spoken to the owner and suggested he add a comment to say the property is not suitable for people with mobility issues. I also suggested that the cleaning company need to make sure that the ceiling/coving and light fixztures are cleaned to remove dustwebs. Other than that the property was very clean. I requested a cot for the baby, which was supplied. We also found a baby's high chair in the cupboard.
30/08/2024
Great location Clean, tidy and plenty of seats to accommodate all guests Waste bins outside was already full so no where to put out waste Difficulty with unloading/ loading cars due to no parking space as all on road parking was taken
19/08/2024
The house was okay. There are better places to rent. This was okay, but not particularly homely and quite sparse provisions - such as only 2 dish washer tablets and 1 tea towel.
17/08/2024
Good value - good location
01/08/2024
Difficult street parking
25/07/2024
Lovely clean house. Good location, didn’t have any problems to park The key safe was extremely hard to get in and was too low, please move this do it is easier to get in, plus have a rail for the main stairs on both sides in the house, I had two old people with me who struggled with the stairs, plus the 5 steps as I fell coming down.
23/07/2024
Clean, spacious, and welcoming Nothing
28/06/2024
Central, and easy walk into the town centre . We managed to park right outside the house If you had mobility difficulties this wouldn’t be an appropriate property due to all the stairs/steps
25/04/2024
It was clean. Handy for the front if you are ok to walk up a short but steep hill. Cost property. I had no issue with my bedroom (main one). Plenty of lighting. Loved the dining room table to sit round playing games and chatting. Lack of ‘stuff’ - logs, matches, dishcloths, only 2 loo rolls for potentially 8 people. If not provided, would be great if you could say, so people can bring it. Parking - people. Wed to be prepared it is probably unlikely you’d get parked outside from what we saw. We did get 5 mins away though, for no fee - or there is the Co-op car park. 10am check out in a Sunday is standard but if you offered a later one, eg £40 for 2 hours, we’d pay it. Don’t like that you take the money from my account before the free cancellation period expires, or that we checked out on Sunday and it’s now Thursday evening and I don’t have my damage fee refunded.
14/04/2024
Overall enjoyed our stay
07/04/2024
The house was in a perfect location to explore the lovely Whitby, only a 5 minute walk to town in a nice street. The house was lovely and clean with nice touches such as shower gel , soap and shampoo to use. Really useful handbook sent over before arrival.
04/04/2024
Clean comfortable so stylish Nothing
11/03/2024
13/11/2023
Everything you need is there location is good very nice property . .we had heating the first day second day was a bit on off so sat evening we felt cold and couldn’t get heating back on.
09/11/2023
Nice size property with great location. Nicely decorated and all required extras (tea, coffee, hairdryer iron etc) Whilst the property had undergone a basic clean, bed sheets, pots etc there were a number of areas that had obviously been missed, under furniture, on shelves, deep clear of bathroom areas. Heating had been turned down and radiators turned off, so the house wasn’t welcoming.
29/10/2023
24/10/2023
The house was very well stocked with everything you need. A nice touch would have been a small amount of wood to put fire on when we arrived. The house was mostly clean although my little dog found an old Maltese on the floor when we first arrived and some aspects of the house were a little less clean. The house was lovely and warm. The bathroom had some nice touches with available pouches of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel etc. The bath and showers were lovely with nice towels provided. The dining table was great for getting everyone around the table. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were really comfortable. A couple of walls could do with a pit of a repaint eg on the stairs is a damp patch which has stained the wall. Previous people had put their recycling in plastic bags which meant they weren’t taken away meaning we had to take our recycling back home with us as there wasn’t any space. Whitby is lovely and well worth a visit, lots to see and do.
22/10/2023
Very comfortable house, plenty of space, plenty of room for 8 adults and a dog. Short walk into Whitby where there was lots to do.
15/10/2023
Location was perfect, within walking distance of the beautiful harbour and town. There were 8 of us and the house felt spacious with plenty of room for us to all relax together in the lounge. Slight issue with the heating but it was solved really quickly as soon as we reported it. Would thoroughly recommend and great value for money given the quality of the property and its location.
08/10/2023
Pleasant decor, large house, 5 minutes walk to Whitby shops, dog friendly, comfy bed, 2 bathrooms, large dinning table and large lounge, most of the equipment you’ll need. On street parking good in October. Don’t forget your own shampoo & soap, extra dishwasher tabs, coffee etc Key box fiddly - very low - have to get on floor or put your back out tapping in the numbers. There’s still an old disused key box next to it that you can end up faffing about with until you realise it isn’t that one. Hot bath tap not working when we were there, reported so may be fixed soon, but 2 showers make good
08/09/2023
Fab house, really clean and comfortable. Very well equipped and ideal location for exploring Whitby. Would stay again.
03/09/2023
Had a great stay, house is large and spacious and only a few minutes walk into the town centre.
31/08/2023
lovely house and good location. Parking is limited.
26/08/2023
21/08/2023
The property is a good size with 4 bedrooms and is beautifully decorated and only a short walk from the centre of Whitby, where there are lots of things to do.
18/07/2023
Gray Haven is a spacious family home. Tastefully decorated and within easy reach of all Whitby's amenities and within easy driving distance of local hotspots. As well as the many attractions Whitby has to offer a family ( the pirate ship tour is fab) Robin Hoods Bay is a must and so is the amazing Falling Foss and tea rooms, all within a 15 minute drive. Parking is not always possible directly outside the property but with 2 cars we always found somewhere close by to park. The property itself is very well maintained and it was lovely for 8 of us to be able to sit at the spacious dining table together. Considering the close proximity to the center of Whitby the house was very peaceful.
15/07/2023
Great location to get in and out of central Whitby. Easy access to the sights and plenty of things to do. House was pristine and very comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
11/07/2023
Spacious property. Nice decor. Good location. Early checkout was not good as we tried to extend from 10am to 12pm and were refused. Called back after 12 and no cleaner had been. Lack of tea towels and I felt coffee, tea and sugar. should have been provided in the empty jars like our other cottage stays. Another key as we were 2 couples. Front door was not easy to lock and unlock.
04/07/2023
Super spacious house with great facilities. The location was perfect for Whitby Town. another bathroom would have been good but not a deal breaker.
30/06/2023
24/06/2023
Location was great , plenty of room for everyone. Not enough bin bags , wasn’t a problem as we bought some but when bins were rammed and it was very hot it wasn’t good . Everything else was great
12/06/2023
30/05/2023
We had a lovely stay at Host & Stay’s. The accommodation was extremely central (5 minutes walk to the centre of whitby) and accommodated for 8 people and a dog. The accommodation was spacious. The only negative was the two rooms on the third floor were a little small because of the low ceilings. Otherwise the stay was perfect. Would recommend.
14/05/2023
Fantastic house, with plenty of room for us all. Had everything we needed but felt it could've been cleaner in place's. Easy to get into town, great location.
07/05/2023
The house was very nice and in a good location. However our stay was spoiled due to the cot being hard to find (in a wardrobe on the top floor, thought they would have put it out for us as I requested one) and then not being able to find any sheets for the base of the cot. I contacted Host and Stay and they said they do not provide any linen for the cot. Totally ridiculous, it’s like not providing sheets for the bed I stayed in! I had also previously contacted them to double check that there was going to be a cot and sheets. So my baby had to sleep in the bed with me, not ideal. I wouldn’t book with this company again.
01/05/2023
23/04/2023
We had a lovely stay at the gray haven. The rooms were all clean and comfortable and the little extras like the toddler toile seat and step were really helpful as we had a 3 year old with us. The kitchen floor and the coffee table were a little sticky and we had to give them a clean when we arrived but everywhere else was clean and tidy and we would definitely stay again. The guide book with recommendations was also really useful. Thanks for a lovely stay.
18/04/2023
Beautiful place in a great location - had everything we needed for a lovely family trip. So close to the centre of Whitby and an easy drive to Scarborough too! We were worried about parking after reading previous reviews but needn’t had been as we all found spots nearby. Really blummin nice - would recommend!
17/04/2023
Brought our own breakfast Side tables were sticky not cleaned properly
15/04/2023
Fantastic stay, everything you could possibly need was provided. Lovely decor and furnishings. Great location Whitby seafront 5 mins walk away. Parking wasn't an issue we had 2 cars and always found a parking space. Would stay again if visiting Whitby again.
03/04/2023
We had a lovely weekend in the Gray Haven. The only downsides were the steep steps in the house and steps up to the house (which werent ideal for my mum who has mobility limitations) and that finding a nearby parking soace was tricky. However, the steps issue is my fault for not clearly checking that beforehand and neither issue was a major problem. The house was very clean, cosy, comfortable well appointed and the location was excellent. Brilliant value for money and we would definitely stay again if we weren't with my mum.
26/03/2023
Fab little home away from home in Whitby! 5 minute walk away from the centre, so fabulous location. Clean and comfy, would recommend! We didn’t really stay in much as there are so many restaurants etc nearby, but the log burner was a great addition!
12/03/2023
Apartment was lovely, as described. Easy to find, great location. On arrival our heating wasn’t working because the batteries in the controller had ran out. Host and Stay were slow to respond then told us to go to the shop and replace them. We did and it still didn’t work. Host & Stay didn’t respond when I asked them to send someone as we had a baby and it was very cold. Despite our best effort to reset the boiler the heating still wouldn’t work. I rang them and they said they would contact someone. I received a call back from the owner who arranged to visit us a couple of hours later, around 10.30pm. He wasn’t able to fix it but left us 2 electric radiators. Really appreciated his efforts but spent out first night wrapped in blankets. To his due, the owner came back around 9.30 on Sat morning sorted the heating sorted within an hour. I received multiple messages from Host & Stay after that, no apology or offer of compensation, just reminding us we must be out by 10am Sunday.
26/02/2023
Great location. Well stocked. Lovely rooms and decor. An extra toilet (downstairs) would have been useful
15/02/2023
Immaculately clean, well equipped and in a convenient location to explore Whitby by foot. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
13/02/2023
Great place! Well equipped and easy to find! Perfect for all the family to have a relaxing break!
05/02/2023
We had a fantastic family gathering, including two babies, in a homely and well equipped house, conveniently located for all local amenities.
22/01/2023
A great house. Very well equipped, clean and had everything we needed. Location brilliant for exploring the local area. Parking wasn’t an issue for us at all. Would definitely stay here again.
04/01/2023
The property looks newly renovated with quality fittings. A well stocked kitchen with complimentary tea coffee etc. the house was very clean with lovely carpets upstairs. Bedding and towels were quality and a lovely bathroom. The location is good within easy walking distance to the harbour. We had a wonderful weekend with friends in the house.
05/12/2022
The four double bedrooms The location nothing
28/11/2022
Beautiful house in an amazing location with a short walk into whitby! House was well equipped with everything you could need!
30/10/2022
23/10/2022
Great location and an amazing house.
16/10/2022
Beautiful accommodation. Location perfect. Spotlessly clean. Lots of little extras milk tea, coffee pods, soap, shower gel. Were all appreciated. Comfortable beds and pillows. Fluffy clean towels. Great heating - red hot water. There’s really nothing negative to say about the accommodation - only we wished we had booked our stay for more days ??
02/10/2022
Nice house, near to Whitby prepare for steep walks, lots of useful facilities and interesting sights near by. A good base for town and abbey. Would recommend
18/09/2022
Loved our stay in this beautiful house.
30/08/2022
The location was great very near the centre. The downstairs was dirty, all floors had to be re cleaned by myself. Very disappointing
20/08/2022
Fantastic property in a great location - very clean and with everything you could need to stay on a self-catering property (best kitchen equipment in any Air B&B we have stayed in!) Very comfortable beds with great mattresses, lots of communal space and lovely little touches such as milk in the fridge when we arrived and DVDs and books for the evening.
19/08/2022
Location was excellent A pillow case didn’t look clean
04/08/2022
We've had a fab family holidays. Location and the place are great. Worth the price. The key lock was a little stiff but the communication with the host was great. The only thing was the door was not locked on our arrival.
27/07/2022
Lovely time with family cool and comfortable in the two hottest days of this century ?
24/07/2022
Beautiful cosy house in a perfect location, would highly recommend
10/07/2022
Location was a bit of a problem with it been up a bank as 2 of our party had mobile difficultys Location could of been a bit more on the flat and near front
27/06/2022
location
19/06/2022
Excellent facilities and immaculate throughout. Easy walk into Whitby centre. Anyone with mobility issues may struggle with steps, as the property is set over 3 floors.
12/06/2022
Lovely property for a sea side stay, cosy and modern. Amazingly spacious and suitable for children and families, plus pets! Located on a steep hill climb from town with steps. Was a bit difficult with a pram and older family members.
14/05/2022
This is a great house, on three floors and four good double bedrooms, one with en suite with a family bathroom. Good space indoors. No space outdoors at all and tough parking on Gray Street. We managed only to get one of the cars close to the house all stay. But….. house is well stocked with everything you need and a short walk to everything. Recommend
08/05/2022
Lovely, well appointed house. Only stayed a couple of nights but would have been very happy to stay a week or more. Plenty of room for 8 as downstairs is spacious and there are two bathrooms. Even dogs are well catered for. Found spare lead, bowls, crate and ball chucker under stairs! Thoroughly recommend.
18/04/2022
Great house in a central location. Clean and comfortable with everything you could need in the kitchen.
17/04/2022
11/04/2022
28/03/2022
The house had everything you may need, it is very nicely decorated and very comfortable. The house is on a very narrow street, and although there is on street parking, it can be very difficult to find a space.
19/02/2022
A lovely big house in the heart of Whitby.
31/01/2022
Fantastic family stay great location would go back when in Whitby
24/01/2022
Location, cleanliness, warm, cosy, well equipped, value for money Nothing
18/01/2022
Really well thought out layout and provision of seating, plates etc for it hosting up to 8 people. location is absolutely perfect. Unfortunately our dog didn’t come with us in the end but there were personal touches such a bowls and treats for four legged friends. Everything was great. Only slight comments would be a very chilly main bathroom and also we ended up covered in some sort of paint dust off the hallway walls.
02/01/2022
The house had absolutely everything you would need and more! A travel cot and highchair was provided for us too, which made packing much easier! The decor is lovely and it felt homely. The location is close to the town centre and local amenities. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would recommend to others.
26/12/2021
Beautiful home with plenty of space. It had everything we needed to celebrate Christmas. Very clean and less than a five minute walk to town.
19/12/2021
06/12/2021
What a fab place to stay, Located less than 5 mins walk from the centre of Whitby, parking available on street nearby to the house, such an easy check in using the lock box, Couldn't fault the house, the kitchen was stocked well with plates, glasses, pans etc, very clean and tidy. Made our stay feel like home, We would definitely recommend and stay here again, Thank you.
30/11/2021
Lovely home in a great location, even had parking!
29/10/2021
Lovely place. Very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
19/09/2021
A lovely property full of character and really close to the centre of Whitby. The house was very clean and well-equipped. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but we had three cars with us and still managed to find at least one space outside the house each day with the others no more than a couple of minutes’ walk away. Whitby is such a great holiday venue and this property is ideally suited to enable you to appreciate it all.
14/08/2021
Great little home from home in a quiet street.
31/07/2021
Great location, lovely clean house
15/07/2021
Beautiful house and fab location , hosts were great and easy to contact if we needed anything but everything was perfect so didn’t have too! Would definitely stay again
03/07/2021
Pleasant couple of days at Whitby. The property was ideally placed to explore the locality. Very comfortable and enjoyable.
13/06/2021
Lovely place.. Great location! Just a quick walk in to town... Plenty of room! Comfy beds!!! Netflix on tele for kids at night was a nice touch! Would deffinately stay here again x
29/05/2021
Such a warm and cosy stay. all the family enjoyed the house and we felt right at home, especially cooking in the kitchen and chatting around the dining (Website hidden by Airbnb) were visiting for the first year memorial of my mother, but was also able to visit Goathland, where my grandmother is buried. The location is great as well, so my grandson had lots to do.
25/05/2021
Perfect. Comfortable, cosy, great location, spotlessly clean and had everything you could need. Beautifully decorated, beds were comfy and great shower. Couldn’t fault it.
08/05/2021
So comfortable and stylish. A central but also quiet base for a great stay in Whitby, which we fell in love with!
01/01/2021
Would highly recommend the Gray Haven, a lovely big terrace house in central Whitby very clean and stylish! The hosts left us milk, welcome cookies and a bottle of fizz for the new year! Fully equipped kitchen and everything you need! Would definitely stay again!
28/12/2020
We really enjoyed our stay at the grey haven. It was very clean and well kept, it had everything we needed and was a wonderful home from home. We highly recommend staying here and will be returning soon!
15/10/2020
This is a lovely property, incredibly snug,comfortable and meticulously clean ! Lots of attention to detail and beautiful personal touches. Location is superb too. No issues with parking and a bucket full of local amenities.
04/10/2020
lovely, stylish space, great location in Whitby and the hosts provided a plethora of information to make the most of our stay.
25/09/2020
Excellent property all brand new high quality furnishings
18/09/2020
Thank you so much for making our stay wonderful and so homely. The place had a recently refurbished feel to it and loved the warm feeling it gave. Also loved the little personal details like the dog treats and posh coffee machine and pods. Especially the cookies and Jam on arrival with the welcome booklet. The only suggestion I would make as a partially sighted person would be to make the outside steps more noticeable with either step lights or strips (like painted yellow/white strips on the edges of the steps or similar) so it’s easier to see the depth. Almost had a bit of a tumble but was averted thankfully. Will deffo book this property again in the future. Thanks again X
13/09/2020
Great house, newly refurbished. we were welcomed with all we could need for our stay and a few nice extra touches. very clean and tidy we all felt at home. parking is busy, but none of us were far away. top marks
06/09/2020
Good place to stay, close to whitby centre and a clean, nice house. Bit frustrated at being allowed to book for one night and being told it would be cancelled as a 2 night minimum applied, which we've been told is now resolved.
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