“This contemporary-style country house hotel, with a small spa, sits in a secluded wooded valley yet is only 10 minutes from the beach near Whitby. Light-filled interiors are smart but unfussy, while the restaurant serves creative menus and much of the produce is sourced from the kitchen garden.”
“This contemporary-style country house hotel, with a small spa, sits in a secluded wooded valley yet is only 10 minutes from the beach near Whitby. Light-filled interiors are smart but unfussy, while the restaurant serves creative menus and much of the produce is sourced from the kitchen garden.”
Hotel Review
Tucked down a private drive in a wooded ravine, Raithwaite feels deep in the country yet is only a 10-minute walk from the beach between Whitby and Sandsend. Not surprisingly, it’s a favourite with dog-owners – plenty of ground-floor bedrooms with patios – and those who want a seaside break but without the brashness of a seaside resort.
The hotel has a surprisingly modern look as the original Victorian hall is all but hidden by a 21 st -century L-shaped stone extension, albeit built in traditional style. There are a couple of brick-built additions, one a faux-battlemented affair which sits rather oddly, but is popular with families.
Interiors throughout are light and contemporary with oak floors, pale-coloured walls and smart leather and wool-upholstered furniture. Original modern art, mainly of local landscapes, adds bright splashes of colour. Bedrooms are low-key contemporary, most with views over the surrounding gardens and woodland – some 85 acres to explore, including orchards and a large kitchen garden. The latter supply up to half of the kitchen’s fruit and vegetable needs which has a commendable 30-mile sourcing policy. Food is Modern British with unusual combinations, such as duck with squash purée and kohlrabi fondant, and treacle tart with pumpkin ice cream.
After a breezy walk on the beach or exploring Whitby with its abbey, Dracula associations and busy harbour, return to a dip in the pool or a relaxing spa treatment. Staff are warm, friendly and pop up just when you need them.
Recommended For
- Families
- With plenty of space and family suites or self-catering cottages to choose from — this is a good setup for families
- Country Escape
- With its location amidst the woodlands and near the coast, this is a prime spot for a rural getaway
- Great walks
- With the North Yorks Moors and the coast nearby, there are a vast network of scenic hiking trails
- Sights nearby
- Explore Whitby with its narrow streets, harbour, Captain Cook museum and medieval abbey
- Museums
- Visit Whitby museum and Captain Cook memorial museum
- Fishing
- Fishing can be arranged on request
- Restaurant
- The Brasserie serves French inspired meals while the Poachers Bar and the Conservatory serve light dishes
- Pet friendly
- A good selection of rooms and suites are pet friendly (£15 per dog per night)
- Spa
- Complete with a steam room, sauna, and a good treatment list
- In/by a Nature Reserve
- Set just back from North York Moors National Park coastline
- Secluded setting
- Sit-out Terrace
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Quiet
- Contemporary
- Disabled access
- Beach nearby
- Child friendly
- Chic
Facilities
- Restaurant
- The Brasserie serves French inspired meals while the Poachers Bar and the Conservatory serve light dishes
- Pet friendly
- A good selection of rooms and suites are pet friendly (£15 per dog per night)
- Spa
- Complete with a steam room, sauna, and a good treatment list
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor L-shaped pool
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Sit-out Terrace
- Massage
- Meeting Room
- Sauna/Steam
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Bar
- Wifi
- Concierge
- Disabled access
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Great walks
- With the North Yorks Moors and the coast nearby, there are a vast network of scenic hiking trails
- Sights nearby
- Explore Whitby with its narrow streets, harbour, Captain Cook museum and medieval abbey
- Museums
- Visit Whitby museum and Captain Cook memorial museum
- Fishing
- Fishing can be arranged on request