The Gray Haven

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.

Accommodation

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.

Explore the local area

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.

Dog friendly beaches

Whitby

The popular seaside town of Whitby is really dog friendly! The smaller Harbour (Tate Hill) beach allows dogs all year on the lead. Just before the end of the colourful beach huts, there are a set of steps from the promenade to the beach – to the left is dog friendly and there are signs displaying this.

Part of the beach on the other side of the West Pier (West Cliff Beach) is off limits to dogs during the period May 1st until September 30th. Luckily the beach is so big though that there’s still a huge area for your walk. One important note is that at high tide, this part of the beach is under water so we recommend checking the tides and going 2 hour 30 minutes after high tide until 2 hour 30 minutes before the next high tide. You’ll be able to walk all the way to Sandsend at low tide but please watch out as the tide does come in quickly.

Beaches further afield:

• Saltburn
• Staithes
• Runswick Bay
• Sandsend

Dog friendly walks

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.

Dog friendly pubs

Whitby Brewery Ltd

Whitby Brewery started as a microbrewery back in 2013 with the aim of bringing local, craft ale back to Whitby. They certainly did just that! You’ll see their ales throughout Whitby as well as neighbouring towns and villages on the coast. Keep an eye out for them – they include the Abbey Blonde, Whitby Whaler, Jet Black, Saltwick Nab, IPA and Smugger’s Gold.

Today Whitby Brewery is a converted barn in the shadow of Whitby Abbey on the East Cliff. You can enjoy a drink at the brewery and they even offer 45 minute tours where you can find out more about the brewing process, the ingredients and sample 3 of the ales at the bar afterwards. Unfortunately the tours aren’t running at the moment due to Covid-19 but they hope to return for 2022.

Black Horse Inn

The Black Horse is a traditional pub serving cask ales, craft beers, gin, rum and wine. Ultra cosy and traditional, the pub dates back to the 1800s so it has stood as a prominent figure throughout Whitby’s history.

The Black Horse also has it’s own ‘Yapas Menu’ (that’s Yorkshire Tapas to you and me) so you can have a bite to eat during your visit. We’d recommend their Yorkshire Cheese Board with a bottle of wine or Barnard’s of Fylingthorpe pork pies with homemade chutney.

Dog friendly restaurants

Abbey Wharf

Abbey Wharf is a stylish restaurant overlooking the harbour and out towards Whitby’s East and West Piers. There is a balcony where you can sit outside and an upstairs mezzanine level which hosts private parties and functions.

There are lots of delicious options on the menu at Abbey Wharf! From seafood dishes to steaks, vegetarian options to gluten free meals – there is something for everyone. If you like seafood, we’d recommend the Whitby crab or the mussel pot. They also have a takeaway which is open from 12pm every day so if you’d like food to go, you can pop by for collection.

Abbey Wharf also has a bar serving a wide selection of drinks so if you don’t fancy having a meal, you can enjoy a sociable beverage instead. Their bar is stocked with traditional beers, wines, spirits and champagne. You can also enjoy a freshly ground coffee, hot chocolate or cup of tea if you’d prefer.

The Star Inn The Harbour

The Star Inn The Harbour is a beautiful restaurant on the West Cliff close to the swing bridge over the River Esk. Opened in June 2017, the restaurant celebrated its first birthday with its first industry award – an AA Rosette. It serves catch of the day fish and meat specials as well as a seasonal all day menu.

If you’re looking for a real treat, we’d go for The Star Inn The Harbour Shellfish Platter which includes dressed white crab, shetland mussels, peeled prawns, crevettes, oysters, oak-smoked salmon, whitebait goujons served with Marie Rose sauce, shallot vinegar, lemon, bread and butter… The perfect celebration meal or date night for two!

Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the tables within the allocated wooden floored area.

Dog friendly cafes

The Whitby Deli

One of our favourite spots in Whitby is The Whitby Deli on Flowergate. Serving the best coffee, freshly baked goods and locally sourced produce, this small family-run business is a firm favourite amongst both locals and visitors.

We love their deli counter which is packed with cheeses, fresh meats, chutneys, pies, pastries and jams. They also stock pre-packed olives, peppers, capers and antipasti products so if you fancy a night in with lots of nibbles, you must stop by The Whitby Deli and stock up on goodies!

Rusty Shears

Rusty Shears is a real hidden gem in Whitby and one of our favourites! This vintage style cafe serves speciality teas and coffees along with home made food and cakes. Serving breakfast and lunch, we’d definitely recommend a visit during your stay.

Choose something from their specials board and you won’t be disappointed! We like their flatbreads and sarnies best for a light lunch. If you fancy a tipple, their menu has over 150 gins plus wines and craft beer too.

Java

Java on Flowergate is a cosy cafe serving coffees, homemade cakes and tasty light lunches.

When the sun is shining, we love their mezze platter. For coffee lovers, we’d recommend trying one of their iced lattes.

On colder days, nothing beats tucking into their Indian curry bowl or their mac and cheese.

Other

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. Free on street parking available.

Check-in: 15:00

Checkout: 10:00

• 25% deposit upon booking and the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to arrival.
• If you make your booking within 60 days of arrival, full payment will be take upon booking.
• If you cancel more than 60 days prior to arrival, any funds taken will be refunded in full.
• Should you cancel between 60 days and 30 days of your arrival date, you will be liable for 50% of the full booking value.
• Cancellations inside 30 days are non-refundable.
• No security deposit taken however when your booking is confirmed, you will be asked to verify using the accommodation providers verification partner called ‘Superhog’. This is a free service and covers owners for any accidental damage. You will receive a link to Superhog within your booking confirmation email and the lead guest simply verifies using ID.
• A £25 management fee and a cleaning fee is in addition to the accommodation rate. This will be sent to you with your holiday quote.

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