Family-friendly vacation rentals in Whitby

Amazing host who went above and beyond by decorating the place with happy birthday banners and balloons for my Mums stay for her 60th birthday. The place has so much character and is in such a perfect location

We had a lovely long weekend stay. Everything was as we expected and how it looked in the pictures. The views were amazing, so was the hot tub and the goat farm was a nice touch. Charlie was a fantastic host—friendly, responsive, and always quick to answer any questions we had. We’d definitely love to stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing countryside escape.

We have just returned from a wonderful trip. The house was exactly as described, fully equipped, very friendly neighbours and loved the hot tub. Found some nice walks from the house and easy driving to the many delightful beaches and towns in the area. The local pub is a 10 minute walk with friendly staff, lovely beer garden and pub classics type menu. Would highly recommend this little gem. Thanks Dawn 😁

Brilliant stay.. so peaceful and spacious inside and out! Really well equipped and huge hot tub that is actually hot :) Will definitely stay again!

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely holiday home which is in a stunning location overlooking Robin Hoods Bay. It really was an unbeatable location. Steve was a fantastic host, giving us all the information we needed about the property and location. He also left us some welcome extras in the fridge 😊 The property was clean and well presented, and the hot tub and snooker room were enjoyable extras. We would happily return to this beautiful, peaceful spot in the future.

Super friendly hosts. A home away from home with spectacular views, amazing wildlife and if you’re lucky to arrive in glorious weather like we did it’s the cherry on the cake. The cabins and hot tubs are well maintained and kept pristine. Just what you need after a day of exploring one of the many nearby local villages. Pet friendly and private too which means even anxious pooches get to relax.

We had a lovely stay away at the Priory cottage. The place was beautifully kept and surrounded by stunning scenery. Would highly recommend Serena’s place to anyone visiting York. Thanks for a lovely stay!

Lovely cottage well located for exploration of North Yorkshire. The place is perfect for long or short stays, giving you a fully equipped kitchen, ample living and dining space and comfortable and cosy bedrooms. There are also plenty of entertainment options for rainy days in, plus a nearby shop and pubs should you be needing to stay local. Well worth a stay here!

My friend and I really enjoyed our time at Kate's. The place was lovely, really clean, and really easy to explore the rest of Whitby from. Kate's communications were really helpful and clear. She sent us a helpful guide about what to do in Whitby, we particularly loved the walking routes (we personally thought the walk / hike from Whitby to Sandsend and then onto Kettleness via the Cleveland Way was absolutely amazing!) There's a really nice pub called The Endeavour less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage, very friendly and cozy, good range of drinks, and lots of friendly dogs.

We loved our stay at Sunnyside Barn and would definitely recommend it. Lisa’s house is pristine, stylish, comfortable and lovely to spend time in, with a fantastic garden and patio. (It’s probably the best Airbnb we have stayed in!) The location is great for visiting beaches, seaside towns and places of interest. Lisa was a fabulous and thoughtful host, with lots of helpful advice on local places of interest and good food options. We would highly recommend Sunnyside Barn - what a find!

We had a great two night stay at this lovely cosy cottage. It’s set in beautiful surroundings and with Lucy’s instructions was very easy to find. The cottage was clean and warm with a welcome gift of Cake, milk, bread and butter. The basics are provided in the kitchen, you’re probably not going to cook a full three course dinner in there but it’s perfectly serviceable for making simple meals. It is in a great location with easy access to lots of worthwhile places to visit. Most importantly to us it was within a 30 minute drive to Newby Hall and Gardens for Tractor Fest 2025.

Pauline and Graham were truly awesome hosts. A warm couple who are passionate about the home and family and who were so welcoming. The kennel offers more than enough space, was pristine throughout and beautifully decorated. We loved our stay at the kennel, pity we did not travel with our dogs as we know they would also have been welcome! Graham we also loved your beautiful garden. Thank you for the tour !

A fabulous weekend at the Hayloft. Beautiful property with everything thought of, even down to toys for the dogs. Would definitely go again and would highly recommend. Thank you Karen and Andy 😀

Jennifer’s place Derwent House East Wing is the perfect location if you want a peaceful and charming stay. More than you could wish for a quiet area with some restaurants and convenience store a very short walk away and a short drive to the coast and more beautiful surroundings. The bed was super comfy and the lounge just delightful. The added bonus of some walks from the back garden gate too. Would highly recommend and would definitely book again.

We rented this place for a long weekend for Father’s Day. It was absolutely ideal for our needs. It is in walking distance to Scarborough’s front and provided some epic views out the window. Parking is at an absolute premium in Scarborough and while parking permits were provided, finding a place to park is a challenge. However we did manage to find a spot (probably didn’t help that we arrived quite late on a Friday evening). I would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in Scarborough and be right where everything is. It’s all a walkable distance.

Beautifully finished cottage, no complaints at all. Would recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a wonderful stay with our 6 month old baby. Ideal location for the beach, just a short walk down the hill. Also only a short walk to the amenities. Very dog friendly. The host was responsive and answered all our questions quickly. Had such a relaxing stay and especially loved the view from the master bedroom. We would love to return. Thank you!

We had a great stay and my young kids adored the nice collection of books and toys to play with. Everything was as described and very comfortable!

Beautiful cottage with all the home comforts you could ask for. Great location. Beech in walking distance and a short drive to seaside towns of Scarborough and Bridlington. Would definitely like to stay in the cottage again. Thank you Heather for making us feel so welcome.

Lovely clean house, kitchen had everything that was needed, bathroom was spacious and clean with a nice shower and Anthony’s communication was spot on. The pool was great for the kids and it’s a short drive to surrounding areas, would highly recommend.

Had an amazing weekend at Rachael's caravan, this was our second visit and we 100% plan on coming again. Rachael is a wonderful host who is easy to contact and she takes pride in her beautiful caravan. The caravan was extremely clean, comfortable and very homely, as the weather was warm we spent most of our time outside on the decking which had plenty of seating space and the hot tub was a great added extra enjoyed mostly by the kids. There was plenty to do onsite including the swimming pool, a private dog park where you can let your doggos off lead and play. The staff at the main reception were friendly and helpful and the bar area was clean with lots food and drink options. We would highly recommend coming to stay at Serendipity and we will be visiting again.

Lovely stay in The Bay. Apartment was clean and well equpped. Generous welcome pack of biscuits, tea, coffee, milks and dog biscuits!! Lucy and Lee were very friendly to communicate with. Great location for both the holiday park facilities and within easy reach of Filey, Bridlington and Scarborough. Perfect! Would recommend!

Sea Urchins Cottage is an absolute gem, and the perfect location for the walk down to the beach and other amenities at The Bay. The cottage was spacious and spotlessly clean, and a real home from home. Lovely balcony to enjoy a glass of wine after a day at the beach! Special mention to Paula and colleagues who went above and beyond to help us when we had a TV issue, and were always available if we had any questions.

Would highly recommend this little holiday apartment. We had a lovely weekend with the dog in Filey. The apartment is good value and it was great to be provided with tea, coffee, shampoo, soap etc. The location on The Bay is perfect for walking on the beach to the town.