A stunning, luxurious, quirky, peaceful, 4-bed Whitby townhouse.

A stunning, luxurious, quirky, peaceful, 4-bed Whitby townhouse! A 5-minute walk to the harbour and ¾ mile to the beach, this is a luxurious haven of calm away from the hustle and bustle of town.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Sky, Netflix, Books, Woodburner
Dining room: Smart TV, Sky, Netflix
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and 2 stairgates. . Front garden. Rear decked courtyard. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: Families and couples bookings only, sorry, no hen or stag parties.. With off-street parking for one car, a charming front garden, decked rear courtyard and a wood burner, The Merry Gull offers guests both convenience and comfort. Filled with character, The Merry Gull boasts high ceilings and tall windows that light up the rooms. The living room offers a Smart TV, with an adjustable bracket to get the perfect view and features such as Sky and Netflix, perfect for a movie night in. There is also a wood burning stove, for cosy nights in, with access to a fireguard to keep little hands safe.
The tropical-themed dining room has a large table where you can all be seated together, making mealtimes a social event. There is a record player and CD player along with a selection of vintage vinyl and CD’s, and a sofa perfect for sitting while talking to the chef. The galley kitchen adjoining the dining room is well equipped and cleverly laid out, to maximise the space, and inclusive of a washing machine, dishwasher, and a Bosch Tassimo coffee-machine. Also on the ground floor, there are steps leading you from the hallway to a funky, pebble-tiled bathroom.
There is a small, beautifully presented decked area outside at the back, with seating for two people. This is fairy-lit at night, and is a great area in which to sit out and enjoy your morning coffee.
Up on the first floor, you have two characterful, comfortable king bedrooms along with a Victorian-style bathroom with an elegant, free standing, roll-top bath and a cubicle rainforest shower.
Up on the second floor, you have two beautifully furnished bedrooms, with a playful nautical twist, one of which has a cosy chill-out corner, with leatherette beanbags and footstools. Both bedrooms have twin beds, with one of the beds in each room being under the eaves. Whitby Abbey can be seen from one of the attic bedroom skylights.
At the front there is a lawned garden and gravelled sitting-out area, with garden tables and chairs provided.
There are a local fish and chip shop, butchers, friendly pub (with occasional live music), and community shop, where you can buy essentials and enjoy a coffee, all within 175 yards from the property.
Pack-up your bathing suits, swimming trunks and towels and head straight for the glorious sands of Whitby Beach, where you can enjoy a variety of water sports including surfing and paddle boarding, or simply have a paddle. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll along to Whitby’s Harbour Lighthouse or hook your catch of the day along the Pier. Within the town you will be spoilt for choice for things to do, with panoramic views atop the 199 Steps, the wonders of the Gothic Whitby Abbey, the fun-filled Dracula Experience, the picturesque Pannett Park, home to the Whitby Museum, and the Endeavour tall-ship in the harbour. No stay in Whitby is complete without a visit to one of the many award winning seafood restaurants, you can’t get fish and chips much fresher than this!
For a truly memorable day out, why not take a boat trip to spot the local marine life? As well as seals and seabirds you may even see a porpoise if you are lucky. Keen walkers and outdoor enthusiasts will delight at the easy access to the fabulous surroundings of the North York Moors National Park, where you can visit Mulgrave Castle, tackle The Wainstones, and enjoy walks through the wooded river valleys and hikes through the vast moorlands. Be sure to visit Scarborough, home to an impressive castle, the attractions of Alpamare waterpark and spa, as well as one of Europe’s largest open-air theatres.
However you choose to spend your time in North Yorkshire, secure your stay at The Merry Gull.
Free WiFi

This is a shoes off house, please feel free to bring your own comfy slippers or our spa slippers will be available at the property to use, should you wish to use them.
Bedding for the travel cot is not provided, please bring your own.
Local firewood is available in the Co-op and other nearby shops - please do not use any other fuel other than kiln dried wood.
Toilets are Saniflows - please do not flush anything other than waste and toilet paper, as any callouts and blockages will be charged for.