Reviews of The Windmill Inn - Whitby 3 stars
The Windmill inn stainsare, Whitby, YO22 4NT, United Kingdom
#94 of 104 B&Bs and Inns in Whitby
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 598 B&B reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
6.9
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Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Janet
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“After a bad start in was very enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
In the chalet number 3 the springs in mattress uncomfortable and bedding well worn out after turning the mattress over the problem solved .It would also help to have a dust pan and brush due to being situated under trees and falling conifers.
BRILLIANT
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Rachael
United Kingdom20 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location close to the cinder track for robin goods bay and Whitby
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 18 September 2024
John
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“I would stay again if up that area again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked it all
Breakfast very good meal in the pub was really good portion size was good
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Michael
United Kingdom20 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Don't go by looks, fantastic food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lack of flat surfaces in the bedroom for phones and coffee cups. Breakfast is a bit on the late side if you like an early start.
Homely, friendly staff, fantastic food. Don't go by looks, the outside looks scruffy but it's lovely inside.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Mannion
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilets and showers because I was with a .6 year old it was a bit scary for him to use facilities at night
Breakfast was good
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Pamela
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0“Very convenient for Whitby.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rather peculiar room; we didn’t have an en suite as such as the bath was in the bedroom and there was a separate toilet and very small sink. The room was rather small and there was quite a lot of noise from the bar. Not many car parking spaces.
Excellent food. Good location near to Whitby.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 6 September 2024
Susan
United Kingdom31 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Return visit - very happy with the inn”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Charlotte
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds a little low at just a few inches off the ground
Brilliant location, great food and fantastic staff
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Armstrong
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Enjoyable, great food, welcoming and would book again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only one toilet and one shower for the huts. And not enough loo roll 😩
We stayed in a shepherds hut. Kinda like glamping and fun! Cosy little area set privately from the rest of the building.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Antony
Luxembourg17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Car parking was a little tight, water pressure in bathroom was low.
Perfect location for us, Quiet spot off the main road but well located for Whitby, Robin Hood's Bay etc. Great evening meal (book early).
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 28 August 2024
Agnieszka
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Fabulous place to stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
my partner has fibromyalgia and found the bed a bit uncomfortable, she also struggles to dry standing up due to this, so the Sheppard hut was not suitable for her but good to know for our future booking of which we may book a room instead or work around her fibromyalgia by bringing a fold up stool. defiantly will book again and are looking at next year for a return visit!!
welcoming from the word go! super friendly staff and fun place to stay ( Shepard hut). Very quiet location!! no sound pollution from the pub at all! lovely area and easy to get to and from Whitby! Breakfast was delicious!!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Alex
United Kingdom7 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Perfect stop off on our little family holiday in Yorkshire”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cute pub perfectly located just outside of Whitby. We stayed in a Shephards hut in the rear garden which was a great size for 2 adults and 1 toddler. Tea/coffee facilities in the hut with water and a tv. Toilet and shower a few steps from the hut and were very clean. We ate in the pub in the evening and the food was great. And the breakfast in the morning was lovely too. Would definitely recommend. And special shout out to the stuff who were all super friendly!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Annabel
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to share toilet and shower.
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Shriley
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
The Breakfast was exceptional, plenty of choice both hot and cold - something to suit everyones needs The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble for them.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Pamela
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Lovely place to stay in a beautiful area beautiful breakfast lovely staff”- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
My granddaughters bed was very uncomfortable she could feel the wood
I liked the shepherds hut we stayed in with the outdoor bench for us to sit and chill
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Heath
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Definitely worth another stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was nothing to dislike.As l commented before ,parking is tight but fine in a rural fairly quiet location.
It was super easy to find.Parking was tight but fine as it's not a busy road.From the very welcoming staff to the lovely bedroom with a fab bathroom, there was truly nothing to dislike....cept maybe our stay was a short one.After a comfy sleep we ate a lovely breakfast with again a friendly lady serving. Will definitely book again when we visit our old friends in Whitby.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Phil
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“A great stay overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was delicious. Toilet and Bathroom facilities were clean and adequate. Location was fantastic. The staff were great especially Amy who looked after us brilliantly at breakfast time.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Everall
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Would of liked a standing shower...but bath gr8
It was a lovely location, good meals and drink. Staff all pleasant and helpful
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Julian
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“The location was excellent, right on the Cinder Trail, and we walked into Whitby.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 2 nights
The toilet and shower facilities were small. The sink in each unit was very, very small, making it almost impossible to have a proper shave. It would have been good to have a couple more hooks in the shower room, especially next to the shower, so the towel was in reach. We were lucky with the weather, but in the wet/cold, it would not have been much fun using the facilities - especially in the middle of the night. But, that is glamping, and we knew what to expect before we arrived.
We stayed in one of the Shepherd Huts. It was an interesting stay - think glamping, but not in a tent. Breakfast was great and the staff friendly. The toilet and shower facilities, whilst not part of the hut, were regularly cleaned.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Nichol
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
On the images it showed there was a little kids park but when we got there there was not one there and had been removed was quite gutted as it was advertised
It was fabulous
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Lewis
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cabins could do with some insulation for winter and stronger curtains to keep light out. Could really do with more than 1 toilet and shower between 4 cabins. Even if they could squeeze in 2 toilets and 2 showers ot would make a difference.
Lovely pub in a great location just outside of whitby. Small community feel to the pub, staff were happy and helpful
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Gaynor
Canada8 reviews9.0“Great central location, excellent for cyclists and walkers”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Chalet
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, it was all good 😊
Staff - helpful, friendly, dealt with any request we had Location - safe, close to the moors, Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, cycle aga run/walking routes. Facilities - clean, well equipped shepherd hut, small site, secure access so safe for our bikes, clean shower Food - great breakfast - good choices, excellent quality and good portions. Restaurant for evening meal - good choice of meals, good service.
Stayed in July 2024
