We spend an awful lot of time in Whitby, usually in self catering cottages or camping in the summer, but as this time we only had a few days to spare and it was our anniversary, we decided to opt for a luxury short break - and comparing prices with short breaks in cottages and at the Anchorage, it was pretty much the same price - and with a sea view to die for, and a breakfast as well, it seemed a no brainer of a choice. We were pretty late getting there as we were arriving straight from work, but that was absolutely no problem for the owners, and we were shown to our room at 7pm, and I have to say WOW. I have honestly never stayed at such a fabulous b & b in my life - it was just absolutely lovely. Our room itself (The French Room) is enormous. A large bay window with seating, beautifully decorated and furnished with a stunning King Size French style bed, gorgeous bedding, and lovely 'shabby chic' french vintage bedroom furniture. The Bathroom again, wonderful. A lovely roll top bath, massive shower - the bathroom really was as big as a small bedroom (which I believe it once was)., and both these rooms had the most glorious sea views. Breakfast every morning was excellent. You have to choose the day before (and you can choose your time as well as your food), but you can choose up to quite late in the evening before, by just ticking a breakfast sheet and leaving it downstairs. Full cooked breakfast to your order, specials if you require, toast, fresh fruit (kiwi fruit, grapefruit, banana, melon) cereals etc., anything you want and very well done. And the icing on the cake?.... served in your room. I know some people have grumbled about not being in a big room with loads of other people eating their foot, but, honestly, breakfast in your room with that amazing sea view, and an outstanding service - really can't be beaten - it felt very special . Finally - 100% Dog friendly even in the best rooms. Absolutely thrilled to have found this wonderful place, and it won't be the last time we stay.
Im going to have a very little niggle though - I would have liked a bigger bath towel - with a bath as glorious as that, I just wanted to luxuriate a little more - and a lovely enormous bath towel to climb in to afterwards would have been wonderful.
Everything else - top marks plus!!!!!
Well done.
- Anchorage Hotel Whitby
