The Coal Merchant's House

34 Ruswarp Lane, Whitby, YO21 1ND, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>178</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
178 reviews

Super clean and comfortable. Excellent night's sleep and a lovely breakfast. Friendly owner, would stay again .

Kim United Kingdom

The Coal Merchant's House

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Located 2.4 km from Whitby Beach, 30 km from Peasholm Park and 32 km from Dalby Forest, The Coal Merchant's House features accommodation situated in Whitby. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2.4 km from Sandsend Beach. There is private parking and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station. The units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. The Spa Scarborough is 32 km from the guest house, while Flamingo Land Theme Park is 39 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 68 km from The Coal Merchant's House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
High score for Whitby
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Super clean and comfortable. Excellent night's sleep and a lovely breakfast. Friendly owner, would stay again .”
  • Lynda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Linda looked after us very well....great breakfast with fresh fruit...yogurt etc...choice of cereal...and cooked breakfast.Water in fridge if you wanted any...comfortable beds with a pleasant room.....also toiletries if you forget your...”
  • Violet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Breakfast was excellent and really set us up for the day”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Linda

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
Linda
The Coal Merchant’s House is a friendly, family run B&B for adults. An individually designed house built in 1925, it is positioned in a semi rural residential area one mile from Whitby, our fascinating town, famous for history and culture. The house has three rooms, all ensuite with flat screen TVs, well stocked hospitality trays and comfy beds with high quality bed linen to add a dash of luxury. Our amenities include off street parking, free wi-fi, hearty breakfast with vegetarian and vegan option, safe cycle storage, complimentary bottled water, hospitality trays with proper coffee, Botham’s biscuits and fresh milk, fairtrade toiletries and smart TVs with Netflix.
The house is half a mile from Ruswarp and the River Esk with recreational facilities including the Esk Valley footpath running alongside the river and harbour into town. In Ruswarp you will find a village pub serving bar meals, cafes and rowing boats for hire. You can also hop on the Esk Valley Railway which passes through the magnificent landscape and lovely villages in the North York Moors National Park.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Coal Merchant's House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Coal Merchant's House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Coal Merchant's House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Coal Merchant's House

  • Check-in at The Coal Merchant's House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at The Coal Merchant's House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at The Coal Merchant's House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Coal Merchant's House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The Coal Merchant's House is 0.9 miles from the centre of Whitby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.