Host & Stay | The Gray Haven

Summary:
Nestled on the North Yorkshire coast, The Gray Haven is a recently refurbished holiday home with plenty of style. Just a short walk from the bright lights of Whitby, this tastefully decorated house provides the perfect base for staycations by the sea. Ideal for family holidays, dog friendly retreats and getaways with friends, The Gray Haven sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 spacious bedrooms.

The Space:
Spread across 3 floors, The Gray Haven is a stylish and welcoming property with plenty of character. Upon entering the house, you’ll be welcomed into the homely living area. Beautifully decorated, the room has high ceilings and a large bay window providing a light and airy feel. With two comfy, grey sofas and a checked armchair, there is plenty of space to relax with your loved ones. Fire up the log burner and turn on the flat screen TV to enjoy a cosy night in.

Head through the arch and you’ll find the dining area. The room features pale pink walls and an original, black iron fireplace to create a romantic style. With a rustic, light wood dining table and a quirky mix of dining chairs for up to 8 people, there is ample space for your full party to enjoy meals together. Perfect for evening meals or family breakfasts, the dining area is the social hub of the house.

Towards the back of the house is the kitchen. You’ll have everything you need for your self-catering stay as the modern space is fully equipped with an oven, hob, fridge, microwave, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. There is also a coffee machine so you can enjoy a tasty coffee each morning of your stay! The kitchen also includes a cosy dining area for 4 which is ideal for little ones.

Take the stairs up to the first floor and you’ll find the master ensuite bedroom. With crisp white walls and a tall bay window, the room is light and spacious. You’ll enjoy your sleep at The Gray Haven as the statement blue bed boasts a comfortable king size mattress and premium linens. The space is complete with a vintage wardrobe, quirky wall art and a retro print chair. The ensuite features a walk in shower, WC and basin.

Also on this floor is the second bedroom and family bathroom. With pastel coloured walls and grey furniture, the bedroom is a relaxing haven. A comfy double bed, built in wardrobe and stunning original fireplace complete this space.

The family bathroom is bright and stylish. There is a quirky vintage feel to the space with retro patterned tiled flooring and a traditional Victorian toilet. This is contrasted with a modern bathtub and separate walk in shower.

On the second floor, you’ll find a further two bedrooms. With sloped ceilings and skylight windows, both rooms have plenty of character. Featuring a king size bed in one room and a double in the other, The Gray Haven has ample space for your whole party.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the full house. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

The Neighborhood:
The Gray Haven is just a short walk into the centre of town. Head to Pier Road and you’ll find cosy pubs, fun arcades and plenty of fish restaurants. Continue along the lively road until you reach the beautiful, blue flag West Cliff Beach which is lined with idyllic beach huts.

Over the bridge, you’ll find yourself on the East bank which is full of narrow medieval streets dotted with boutiques, pubs and even more fish restaurants. Climb the famous 199 steps up to the Church of Saint Mary. You can also discover the renowned ruined Whitby Abbey, which was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s gothic novel ‘Dracula’.

Step outside of Whitby and you’ll uncover a haven of woodland and moorland. Whitby forms part of the North York Moors National Park so it’s the perfect place for long walks.

Getting Around:
Whitby train station is only few minutes walk from The Gray Haven so villages and towns along the North Yorkshire coast can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank in close proximity to the train station.

There are plenty of bus routes throughout Whitby. Hop on the X4 and you can visit beautiful coastal villages like Sandsend, Runswick Bay and Staithes. The X93 travels along the coast to Scarborough. The 95 route features plenty of quaint villages, such as Grosmont and Lealholm.

Other Things to Note:
We welcome 1 small, well behaved dog.

Interaction with Guests:
We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.