Scoresby House was the original residence of the world famous whalerCaptain William Scoresby Inventor of the crows nest. He held the record for travelingthrough the artic pack ice to the most northerly point in the artic.On his travels he returned to Whitby with a Polar Bear which he kept as a pet in the ship yard next to the river (See if you can spot a Polar Bear in the town centre?).Located on fabulous Church Street it is just a short walk to the town centre and the beach. Situated on the first floor and up just one short flight of stairs Scoresby House has harbour views from every window.Arranged over one floor is an open plan, lounge / kitchen / diner with a double bedroom, bunk room with full size bunk beds, bathroom with shower and well equipped with satellite TV, DVD player library of DVDs, washer dryer etc.With this perfect location and free on road parking directly opposite the property and with no restrictions means you can park up, and explore delightful Whitby and all it has to offer.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 full-size bunk beds

- 1 shower room with WC

- Fridge/freezer, gas cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, microwave

- Travel cot

- Satellite TV and DVD

- Unrestricted on-street parking on a first come first served basis

- No Wi-Fi

- Pub 300 metres, shops within 0.5 miles, beach within 1 mile


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 full-size bunk beds

- 1 shower room with WC

- Fridge/freezer, gas cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, microwave

- Travel cot

- Satellite TV and DVD

- Unrestricted on-street parking on a first come first served basis

- No Wi-Fi

- Pub 300 metres, shops within 0.5 miles, beach within 1 mile



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.