Union Place gallery Gallery
Union Place
Whitby,
Yorkshire
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1947 605501
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£90 - £95
per night
Convivial breakfasts, beautiful bedrooms, art galore. Stroll to cliff-top views and Whitby harbour; walk all day the North York Moors
2 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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2 Guests 28 Dec 24 - 28 Dec 24
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£90 - £95 per night
The Experience
A listed Adam townhouse – elegance epitomised. Lofty rooms with polished floors and original features are dotted with quirky objets: bead-and-embroidery lampshades and chandeliers, bone china, a small mirrored Indian ceramic child’s dress – and your urbane host Richard’s accomplished paintings. His studio is at the bottom of the garden and you’re welcome to pop in – you might be tempted to buy too.
Bedrooms have charm and fine linen; the claw-foot roll top in the shared bathroom cuts a dash. The guest sitting room with a fire is a welcome haven after a busy day. Breakfast is unbeatable, perhaps kippers, smoked salmon, a continental spread, homemade preserves or a full English with home-laid eggs and tomatoes from the garden.
Then head out to wander around historic Whitby, explore the North Yorkshire Moors, go on a fishing trip, hunt for fossils… and kick your shoes off on the Blue Flag beach.
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We think you'll love
- Walking into Whitby for some great food
- Being so close to the beach
- The fascinating interiors and art throughout the house and the lively conversations with your cultured hosts
You should know
- The bedrooms share a big bathroom
- Breakfast is served downstairs in the airy basement
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £90
- 2 Doubles
- From £90
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 12pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Other details
- Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Christmas.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Meals
- Pubs/restaurants within walking distance.
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Reviews
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Having spent a wonderful couple of nights at Union Place, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it if looking for somewhere to stay in Whitby or its environs. The beautiful house, amazing breakfasts and friendly, knowledgeable hosts alone are worth the trip! We’ve returned home feeling wholly refreshed and would happily have stayed longer if we could have. Absolutely fabulous - many thanks for such an enjoyable break.
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We stayed for 3 nights at this piece of paradise but we could’ve stayed forever. Chilled, comfortable and elegant. Real charm and character in an era of cloned upmarket stays. The added bonus is Richard, the host with the most, full of helpful tips and interesting banter. Whitby is fantastic and worth anyone’s time and effort. So, if you’re planning to go to Whitby, stay with Richard at Union Place.
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We thought Union Place was a beautiful and special place to stay. Our room was elegant and peaceful and a good night’s rest was followed by a laivish breakfast. Its situation is so convenient for visiting all places on Whitby on foot and finding a different route back home each evening if you wish to admire the architecture of Whitby further. The house is comfortable and welcoming and filled with unique works of art, as well as various books relating to the history of Whitby. I expect we will be back to stay at Union Place, at a different time of year.
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A really wonderful place to stay made all the more special by the amazing hospitality from Richard and Jane, who really went out of our way to make us feel special. It was our first stop on our way up to Scotland and definitely one of the most memorable. Thanks so much for looking after us so well, despite our late arrival, despite arriving late and dietary requirements. We really loved staying with you - thanks for having us!
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We have just returned from a delightful visit to Union Place. Richard is welcoming and knowledgeable, and the house charming and well located.
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We very much enjoyed our stay at Union Place. This historic house is beautifully decorated. Bedrooms are very large and well furnished - the bed is very comfortable - and as guests, we have access to a dedicated living room with a beautiful view on the garden. Thank you Richard for your very warm welcome!
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We really enjoyed our stay at Union Place. Beautiful rooms and convenient location to from which to Whitby. Richard was an excellent host and great company at breakfast. Thank you so much for looking after us so well.
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A fabulous b&b to discover the charms of Whitby. Union Place is a beautiful Georgian house which has been lovingly restored & the bedroom is very spacious with a lovely bay window & exceptionally comfy bed. Friendly, charming owners & tasty breakfast - what more could you ask for!
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The Savoy it ain't, but that more famous Hostelry's clients couldn't do better on a visit to Whitby, something not to be put off for too long. The delights of Union Place, and its owners will put a smile on your face.
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A really enjoyable stay and fantastic hosts. We will definitely be back again. Nothing more you could want. An amazing house, with a perfectly presented version of its historic self. You could explore it for a few days and find new things to enjoy. But you’ll be too busy enjoying a great conversation with your hosts and admiring all the beautiful artwork on display.
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When in Whitby stay here. Quiet, relaxed, delightful hosts, art at every turn and even a Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer to lounge and take it all in. Garden, location and views just icing on the cake. Fully recommended and this from someone not easy to please.
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The accommodation is gorgeous, the location was perfect (very very short distance to town and beach), perfectly located as a base and day trips to other surrounding areas - Richard was full of advice and recommendations on where to go and how to get the best experience when there - all in all, a perfect 3 night stay and we'd definitely come back if we make it up that way again (the duvet alone would be enough reason to return!) Thank you so much Richard!
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Stylish, arty and cosy - with dogs, fab hosts and a wonderful breakfast. I was made to feel very much at home, which is so important if you're travelling on your own. Thank you :-)
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A wonderful and incredibly stylish place to stay. The house is in a quiet neighbourhood yet is only a short 10 minute walk into the centre of town. I particularly enjoyed the vista from the window, the roll-top bath and excellent breakfast. Richard kindly served kippers at our request! I must say it is also incredibly good value for such luxury accommodation.
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A beautiful Georgian quirky house,with parking, in the very centre of Whitby, 3 minutes from the beach shops restaurants and every amenity. The bedrooms, bathroom and sitting room for guest use were exquisite and with every comfort and attention to detail. The welcome from our attentive and affable hosts and the breakfast provided, was superb and I can, without equivocation, wholeheartedly recommend it.
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Sawdays is my 'go to' when planning a break, individual, quirky and full of character places to stay. Richard and Jane's Union place is exactly that. A beautiful home with charming hosts in a stunning part of the world. We stayed for 6 nights, enjoyed great breakfasts every morning, and looked forward to coming 'home' every evening. We were all made very welcome, and are very appreciative of their personal approach. It was fun! Thank you.
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We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful Georgian house: spacious accommodation with abundant original features, helpful and hospitable hosts plus a delicious breakfast. Great situation - very short walk to the town and coast - and Whitby itself was full of interest and surprise. Already planning a return stay.
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It's difficult to know where to start after probably the most enjoyable 3 days of our lives at Union House in Whitby. This Adam Style Georgian town house has been thoughtfully renovated and impressively improved over 27 years with fittings of the highest standard which make any visit just so special. Tho owners Richard & Jane are two in a million and fantastic hosts, never intrusive but to miss their company would be a travesty. My wife and I never stopped laughing after spending some time with the pair. They are so so funny. Great house, great time in Whitby! Never forgotten break.
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Three wonderful nights spent in the company of our thoughtful, funny and very helpful host and a charming dog. The breakfast music was as excellent as the food , the rooms even more impressive than the description and Whitby and its surroundings a smile-inducing discovery. To make use of a better poet than I: Don't think twice, it's alright!
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Location
The neighbourhood
Union Place is a five-minute walk from both the town and beach, two minutes from the park, museum and art gallery. Whitby is a hugely popular historic town of real character, with a wealth of period properties, independent shops, a busy harbour and lots of good places to eat. The North Yorks Moors are a 10-minute drive, and the quaint coastal villages of Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay are nearby.
Local points of interest from Richard & Jane Pottas
- Union Place is an Adam Style Georgian town house, built in 1790. The current owners have been at pains to preserve the integrity of the property, whilst acknowledging that we are now in the 21st century.
- Very elegant, you are immediately aware of the houses past when entering the splendid hall with its ornate covings, and panelled doors, flanked by grandfather clocks, and plaster casts depicting figures from antiquity.
- Union Place was built at the height of the towns prosperity for a local banker. ln 1790 the house stood in splendid isolation, facing north south. The south facing gardens are still in the original terraces as when first laid out
- Only five minutes walk from the cliff top, and ten minutes from the centre of town and the harbour, Union Place is ideally situated, almost appearing aloof from the hustle and bustle of the town below. Both roadside and garage parking available.
- Whitby is a town of immense historical significance, and enables visitors to experience all aspects of the coast and surrounding moors. Blessed with a range of fine dining options to suite all pockets and palettes, within walking distance of Union Place.
- Union Place is now the proud owner of its own chickens, you can go and pick your own eggs for breakfast if you so wish !
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Introducing
Richard & Jane Pottas
Richard, an artist and Jane, a scientist, have owned this elegant Georgian house since the 1990s. They are passionate about attention to detail, the area and the history. They love to make each guest’s stay special for them – including giving them tip-top fresh eggs from their resident hens.
If you are planning a holiday in East Yorkshire or need an excuse to have one, stay at Union Place in Whitby. You will be warmly welcomed into a spacious, comfortable and beautifully restored Georgian House . All is easy going and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for our host Richard during our four night stay. It is a peaceful house with a beautiful garden. The breakfasts - superb! A highlight for me were kipper fillets from Fortune's smokehouse in Whitby.