Whitby is a small fishing town, totally unspoilt by time, with it's winding cobbled streets and fascinating shops, you will find local crafts such as jewelry made from the famous Whitby Jet and local victorian photographs by Frank Meadow Sutcliff.

The town is famous for its seafood and Whitby fish and chips are definitely not to be missed!

Many of the Whitby Hotels, Whitby Guest houses and Whitby B&B’s are converted period buildings, as is the White Linen Guest House, and there are also many old inns , coffee shops and seafood restaurants which are set in fantastic period buildings as well.

The harbour dominates the town overlooked by the Ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey.

Whitby has many associations with famous characters such as Dracula and Captain Cook. You could even partake in one of the many ghost walks available form the cliff top each evening if you dare! It is the perfect place for walking holidays, biking holidays and family holidays, with its stunning coastline and famous sandy beaches. Trips to sea are available on a wide variety of boats from the powerboat Velocity to the more tranquil scaled down replica of Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour, you can even take a trip on Whitby's old lifeboat the Mary-Anne Hepworth, or you can even take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway which now comes right in Whitby's town centre.

If your looking for an active holiday then why not try a little golf, surfing, fishing ,horse riding, sailing etc. The choice is endless in Whitby.

What ever you're looking for, we're sure your Whitby holiday will only be made better by choosing our bed and breakfast for your stay. Whitby Guest Houses are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality and the White Linen Guest House is no exception to this, so call now to check availability.