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Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid

Beachside fun near Whitby Harbour

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Standing on the roof terrace of this charming flat, take in the views of Whitby and watch the world go by. With a cozy dining/living room and artwork adorning the walls, this light-filled space is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid

From the roof terrace look down on the crowds and venture out for an evening stroll along Church Street to the famous Abbey steps, or down to Tate Sands, below the Abbey, where Dracula's ship was wrecked. When the bell rings go out with a drink to watch the bridge opening and the yachts going out to sea and the fisherman returning with their catch in the evening. If there's a better spot in Whitby to watch the world go by I've yet to find it and I've been visiting for over 50 years!
A light spacious flat with art work on the walls and a cosy dining/ living room. Sorry but not suitable for dogs, and as there are two flights of stairs into the flat unfortunately unsuitable for those with mobility problems. Young children will need supervision on the roof terrace. PLEASE NOTE AFTER TWO FIRES ON THE DECKING NO BBQ'S ARE PERMITTED !
You can see the view of the Swing Bridge from the roof terrace here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRlFAtUiooA

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Whitby, this apartment is on the beach. Whitby Harbour and Whitby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Museum of Victorian Science and The Moors National Park Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Whitby travel guide
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Whitby, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Whitby Abbey
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour
    Whitby Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whalebone Arch
    Whalebone Arch
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Beach
    Whitby Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Pavilion
    Whitby Pavilion
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station
    4 min walk

Restaurants

  • Trenchers
    3 min walk
  • The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • The Duke of York
    3 min walk
  • The Ship
    3 min walk
  • The Pier Inn
    4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid located?

Nestled on the beach, this Whitby apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Harbour. Whitby Beach and Pannett Park are also within 10 minutes. Whitby Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Two double bedroom flat with fantastic roof terrace overlooking Swing Brid Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 150 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

3.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been booking this property for the last five year's, it's in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was absolutely brilliant, the area it’s in was brilliant for our stay, unloading the car was easy the rooms where bright and very clean and it had everything you could possible need for a short stay.The stairs going up to the flat are quite brutal ( I’ve got a bad knee ) but it was outweighed by the veranda over looking the estuary.Will definitely be staying again and cannot recommend enough Mr Barrett
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky and perfect

The view goes without saying , quirky and everything i hoped and expected 👍 slept in the attic = great bed and pillows . Would stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwyneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful wonderful Whitby ❤️

This property is wonderful, plenty of room and charm, right in the heart of Whitby, we were blessed with wonderful weather, and the terrace was amazing watching the boats come and go, we loved it and if ever in Whitby again would definitely choose to stay here, thank you John we will definitely be letting family and friends no about your beautiful apartment xx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely base to explore Whitby

Perfect location, comfortable beds and furniture. Should make it clearer that no BBQs allowed on terrace before booking, or remove the pic of someone bbq'ing from images to avoid any misconceptions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location

This rental is all about location. It is in the heart of the town with a great roof terrace overlooking the town and estuary. Be aware there are 34 steps to the apartment (another 14 to the master bedroom) a bit onerous when unloading but worth it when you get there! However, parking is a nightmare!! It took 1 3/4 hours to find a space on arrival and we never did find a space in the ‘free’ road side parking. Hence we had to feed the meter every morning £9 a day! That was outside school holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby trip

Stayed for 3 nights in May. Managed to park for free on arrival,bonus! Felt a little uncomfortable in the small entrance alley,it seemed quite dirty.The stairs up to the apartment door were cracked and the light was on a sensor which didnt come on until i was on the second step. After unlocking the apartment door the stairs leading up were a disappointing first impression, they were covered with a plastic protector which was dirty and torn.Once in the apartment it was comfy and well equipped if a little tired in places. Carpet needed a clean and some painting was needed. Beds were clean with nice linen. Roof terrace was impressive view wise.There was an upturned table and a storage box with no front on which was littered with a broken chair and various broken and mouldy bits of fishing equipment which spoiled the area. I didnt use the kitchen but it seemed really well equipped. There was a mix up with my booking,the property was double booked. John rang and because i was quite flexible with dates i was able to go later than planned. The stairs andand
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You have got to stay here - little gem of a place!

John's apartment Swingbridge Lookout is an absolute must for a stay in the beautiful Whitby! Superb location enabling you to explore what Whitby has to offer and a chance to be immersed in this wonderful character of this bustling seaside town. The apartment itself is fantastic, super spacious, full of character, homely and very well equipped for those that enjoy the self catering style of break. I thoroughly enjoyed the various artwork and quirky Dracula ornaments positioned around the place! The roof terrace is most definitely the jewel in the crown for this place! Easily accessible from the living room area and a wonderful place to enjoy a morning cuppa or evening glass of wine watching the comings and goings over the Swingbridge and beyond. You really do get a 'bird's eye view' from here and can even see the steam trains pulling in and out of the station. I'd also like to point out how comfortable the beds are here and that is normally a problem for me in most places that we stay in. There was nothing nicer that waking up and popping your head through one of the skylight windows to see what the weather was doing or to see the lovely St Mary's Church up at the Abbey headland. I can assure you that you will not want to leave this fab place and can't recommend a stay here highly enough :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment, great location, amazing terrace, clean and had everything you would need for a holiday. Can't find any negatives! We've stayed here on a few occasions and will be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

arthur h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, well equipped, great balcony,

Comfortable clean perfect location for exploring the delights of Whitby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little place

Great place in the heart of Whitby. Terrace offers an amazing view of the town and harbor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would move in tomorrow, loved location and the layout. Had everything you needed.

Would definately rent this property again when we're heading to whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jules B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second stay at this beautiful property

This is the second time we have stayed here and will definitely be back. The location is second to none and there is no better spot than the balcony in the sunshine,which we were lucky to have plenty of
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ginette M.

The best spot in Whitby!

We had a lovely time in Whitby, the flat was perfect and definitely in the best spot. Fantastic views from the roof terrace and the best bits of Whitby on your doorstep. Would recommend this place and would certainly stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little gem

We have stayed at this apartment three times now and we wouldn't think of staying anywhere else now,its in the heart of everything,cannot wait till next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony C., Uk

Splendid location and a really nice flat

Literally right in the centre of Whitby. Comfortable flat with all you need for a pleasant stay. Weather wasn't quite good enough to enjoy the roof terrace but the views were fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines

Having stopped at the swing bridge lookout before it seemed to be the perfect place for our valentines getaway. We had an amazing few days, we will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicola P.

Right in the hub of Whitby with great views !

Lovely terrace to watch sun go down. Comfortable apartment with homely feel. Surprisingly quiet - the street noise a surprise when you open front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Perfect flat at any time of year

We've just enjoyed our third stay at this flat. It is just so relaxing and comfortable yet Whitby is on the doorstep - it's fabulous. It's so easy to pop in and out in between seeing the sights, which are all close by, or sit on the terrace for the best of both worlds. Great.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Whitby

The location was perfect and the roof terrace was great. The photographs don’t do it justice. It has two large double rooms and everything you need. It’s quirky and full of character. Hopefully, we’ll visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Malcolm M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby

Central location. Great views. Slight issue with finding a parking space.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Location is brilliant. Fully equipped kitchen. Shame TV still broken and would have been nice to have more than one hand towel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gemma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

On a sunny day, there isn’t a better place than the roof terrace to watch the world go by! A great location to explore the beauty of Whitby. Quirky apartment with everything you need 😊 (apart from towels… you need to take your own and I missed that in the booking confirmation!)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whitby weekend

Property in excellent central location. Roof terrace was amazing, a real bonus. Everything very comfortable although front door & steps very pigeonified!!! But generally a great location, loved the views from the upstairs bedroom !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Loved our stay.

Lovely 2 bedroom flat in a fabulous location. Plenty of room for four adults. Amazing roof top terrace with brilliant views. We had lovely weather and spent quite a few hours soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the views. Thank you to John for this little gem. Hopefully we will be returning in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018