Welcome to The Middleham

Mick and Sheila would like to welcome you to their family run guesthouse we are open all year round. Situated on the magnificent West Cliff area of Whitby. The Middleham offers outstanding en-suite rooms for your stay, some rooms have sea views. We are situated just off the Crescent Ave on a quiet side road.

It is a strictly NO SMOKING GUESTHOUSE Also we regret we do not accept pets.

A full English breakfast with plenty of choices” which will set you up for the Long day ahead”. Breakfast; is between 8.00am - 9.00am (earlier by arrangement).There is a good selection of starters including: fresh fruit, yoghurt and cereal, followed by a full English breakfast or a vegetarian option. We ensure your stay with us will be an enjoyable one. Relax in our large residents lounge (you can bring your own beer and wine, glasses are provided).

We are only a few minute from the beach, you can take the cliff lift or walk down to miles of golden sands on the West Cliff. There are many attractions for children during the day: Trampolines, Bumper Boats, Go-karts, and many others. The Pavilion has many attractions through the year, daytime and night events. Take a short walk into the busy town centre, explore the charming old town with its narrow cobble streets and walk up the 199 steps up to St Mary’s church and Whitby Abbey. Alternatively, just have a drink in one of the many cafés or bars around the picturesque harbour or one of the side streets, chatting and watching the world go by.

Whitby and its surrounding district have lots of heritage; you will always find something to do regardless of the weather. Explore Whitby with its narrow cobbled streets, fine bays and sandy beaches. For the brave hearted climb 199 steps to the parish church of St Mary, “the inspirations for Bram Stoker’s author of Dracula”, or explore the coastline with blue flag beaches and the north Yorkshire moors. Within a short car ride, you are in the Dale’s (Heart beat country), Scarborough and the City of York and there are many more small villages along the Yorkshire coast. Take a ride on The Steam Railway (running from Pickering to Whitby), Flamingo land and Eden Camp are just some of the places you can visit for a day out.

Captain Cook

Spent his early years sailing colliers from the port of Whitby and eventually as the King's surveyor circumnavigated the world and planted the union flag in Australia and New Zealand in ships built in Whitby - namely the Endeavour & Resolution.

The Doomsday Book

Mentions Whitby on two dates, 1066 and at the time of ' The Conqueror' Whitby and Sneaton an outlier of 15 carucates taxable, 15 ploughs possible, Earl Siward held this as one Manor, now Earl Hugh has it and William of Perry from him 7 leagues long by 3 leagues wide- value £112.

Eerie Feelings

Whitby has a darker side in the writings of Bram Stoker. It is said that he wrote 'Count Dracula' during a family holiday in Whitby in 1885, on a gale swept night the Prince of Darkness spread his cloak of terror on British soil.

West Cliff Attractions

• Whitby Pavilion
• Leisure centre with indoor swimming pool
• Tennis Courts
• Outdoor Paddling Pool
• Bowling Green
• Whitby Golf Club
• Whitby Museum and Art Gallery
• Pannett Park
• And a host of other attractions to ensure your stay will be an enjoyable one!

Schools

School parties catered for on Midweek breaks, please enquire for are full package and rates.

Special occasions Do you have a special occasion you would like to celebrate, or do you just want to surprise your Partner or friends? We all know that it’s the little touches that impress and that’s where we can help. Whether it is to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or you just want the occasion to be a touch more romantic, we can help. Chocolate is said to be the voice of passion and love. Just let us know your budget and we can purchase handmade chocolates from our local Chocolatier in dark, milk or white chocolate, all gift-wrapped. Sending flowers is a most special way to brighten up anyones day, as well as for a romantic occasion. Our local florists will gladly arrange a bouquet of your choice at a price to suit your budget. Just let us know how we can help make your week-end or stay at The Middleham extra special, and we will do our best to make you both happy and make the occasion even more memorable.