Set in the iconic Metropole Towers on the cliff top in Whitby, this is an ideal base for anyone looking to soak up the atmosphere in this charming coastal town.. 4 steps to entrance.
All on the Third Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, Sofa Bed (Single) (Child Only)
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. . One small dog welcome. On-road parking, permit available; unloading at the door. No smoking.. The Metropole was originally a grand Victorian hotel which has become iconic on the skyline of Whitby. On the ground floor, you still have the ballroom which now hosts events throughout the year, together with a bar, which is popular with locals and holidaymakers alike and is a great spot to watch sporting events. There is also a Chinese restaurant on the ground floor at the front of the building with sea views, as you are perched on the cliff top, just a short stroll away from the whalebone archway and the Captain Cook monument which overlooks over the harbour.
You are in the perfect position to explore the town’s many attractions on foot, the Metropole benefits from being lift-served, or you can use the fabulous original sweeping staircase if you prefer, where you get a sense of this building’s history. The apartment is up on the third floor, with views over the town and the moorland of the national park beyond, this wonderful bird’s eye view even includes the local football stadium where you can see the Whitby Town ‘Seasiders’ matches.
A great spot for watching the world pass by, the living area is open plan, with a well-equipped kitchen so that you can create romantic meals for two, or if you are meeting friends or family whilst here the living area is more than spacious enough to entertain. This apartment has a cosy welcoming feel throughout, with sofas around the TV for you can sink into after a long day of exploring. The bedroom is a generous size, with a double bed and built-in wardrobes for your belongings. In the bathroom, you have a bath with a shower over so that you have the option of a relaxing soak, or a refreshing shower to start or end each day.
The golden beach stretches below the cliffs for miles, a footpath zigzags down from in front of the Metropole and you can have the sand between your toes within a couple of minutes. Famous for its links to Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ novel, Whitby has a Gothic flavour with its abbey atop the famous 199 steps offering exhilarating views every way you turn from this natural vantage point, across the harbour and town, and into the countryside beyond. The railway station is just over half a mile away, a golf course is within a mile and the Spa Pavillion Theatre and cinema is just ⅓ mile away. There is also a surf school directly beneath the building which offers hire of paddle boards, surf boards wet suits and lessons for all ages and abilities.
