Whitby Abbey (English Heritage)
Whitby Abbey has been inspiring visitors for nearly 1500 years – now it’s your turn.
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Why stay here ...
Poverty Cottage CL site is set within the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with magnificent views of the Yorkshire coast, a peaceful 4 van site with the charms of Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay nearby. Close to the Cleveland Way coastal path and the disused railway line that ran from Whitby to Robin Hoods Bay making it perfect for walkers.
2 miles from Whitby you can wake up to the amazing view of Whitby Abbey.
Explore the charms of Whitby or just a short drive away to the picturesque Robin Hood's Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes with beautiful beaches.
Heading out of Whitby the Esk Valley full of woodlands, pretty waterfalls and pleasant dales that sweep up to the open moors. The village of Goathland, made famous by the Heartbeat series, is also a short drive away through the stunning landscape and nearby at Grosmont, a ride can be enjoyed on the nostalgic steam train line to Pickering, one of the most scenic preserved lines in Britain.
Close by the villages of Hawsker and Stainsacre both have pubs serving excellent food.
Prices
| Date | Pitch + 2 Adults |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 - | £23.00 |
Pitches
Types of pitch: hardstanding, grass
Electric hook up available
Useful Info
Latest arrival time: 7:00 PM
Latest departure time: 11:00 AM
0.4 acres
Electric amperage: 10
Commercial site adjacent
Lawned site
Recycling Facilities
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Great savings on days out
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Directions
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- YO22 4JZ
- GPS:
- Lat 54.473549 / Lon -0.583412
- OS field ref:
- NZ911096
- OS map ref:
- 94
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Whitby, Scarborough
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
- Nearest train station: Whitby
- Train station within 5 miles
Reviews
Suzanne Nuttall
Reviewed: 12/11/2024 14:01
Loved this CL worth a visit.
Where do you start, the site is family friendly and welcomes dogs. The cl has views over Whitby, the Abbey, and the sea. The owner Jo made us very welcome. It has 2 hard standing and 2 grass pitches, nice short grass (no ground sheets/awning carpets allowed thus the grass... Show more
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Rugbyman
Reviewed: 15/09/2024 20:02
Lovely CL
Beautifully maintained CL with views of Whitby and Whitby Abbey and very friendly owners. Immaculately maintained lawn with two hardstandings, information hut and club standard chemical disposal. You can walk to Whitby, down the road with footpath, in 35 to 45 minutes or take the coast footpath which takes just... Show more
Lousel
Reviewed: 14/07/2024 18:16
Great little CL site
This is a lovely little CL site with lovely views of the sea and abbey within easy reach of Whitby, the coastal walking paths and cycle route 1 plus the cinder bike trail which goes from Whitby to Scarborough. We had a friendly arrival by Mr Jo (sorry didn't... Show more
ScreenName5D3CB92FEE
Reviewed: 11/07/2024 17:53
Beautiful location.
I was met by Jo as soon as I arrived, because of the wet weather I was given the choice of grass or hardstanding. When the sea fret cleared I had a glorious view of the Abbey and the sea beyond. There is a public footpath next to the... Show more
pgh1949
Reviewed: 03/05/2024 16:52
Perfect CL when visiting Whitby
Had a very pleasant 2 night stay here. Was met by the owner, Jo, who showed me around. 2 hard standing pitches and 3 grass although they weren't in use because of the weather. Lots of fabulous walks right from the site including a coast walk into Whitby vianthe Abbey... Show more
Malcolm KP
Reviewed: 25/04/2024 15:43
Perfect
What can we say other than perfect. We had a lovely welcome from Jo who showed us around the site. The hard standings are level and all the other facilities are great too. We can’t think that there’s anything missing or anything that could possibly be improved. As for the views... Show more
ClubMember741A1C38B5
Reviewed: 23/04/2024 14:08
Lovely quiet site
We stayed here just after Easter. It's a lovely site with everything you need (if you are self-contained). There is drinking water, a grey waste drain and an Elsan disposal point. Easy walk down the lane to Whitby Abbey and the town. Very friendly owners. Perfect for what we needed.... Show more
hicko
Reviewed: 11/04/2024 17:32
5 Star site. Amazing !!!
This site is perfect. Pitches are far apart, beautiful views, quiet and amazing, welcoming owners that have thought about everything to make your holiday perfect. Will definitely come again. Thank you Jo
Berna
Reviewed: 21/03/2024 18:39
First Rate CL site
This is our second stay at Poverty Cottage within a month. Jo could not anymore welcoming, first class hosts. Amazing walks from site and a quick drink at the Whitby Brewery before heading back to motorhome. View amazing and site is clean and tidy. Thanks Jo for a wonderful stay.... Show more
John Cadman
Reviewed: 20/02/2024 11:52
This site is what a quality CL should be
We wanted a peaceful, well maintained site with good views and easy access to the coastal path. We got all those, and a warm welcome too. We like to use local buses where possible. There is a good bus route about 20 minutes walk down a quiet road. Highly recommended.... Show more
Most recent reviews
Suzanne Nuttall
Reviewed: 12/11/2024 14:01
Loved this CL worth a visit.
Where do you start, the site is family friendly and welcomes dogs. The cl has views over Whitby, the Abbey, and the sea. The owner Jo made us very welcome. It has 2 hard standing and 2 grass pitches, nice short grass (no ground sheets/awning carpets...
