Saltmoore

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“A country house hotel beside the coast, Saltmoore is a very different kind of seaside hotel. In secluded woodland, 10 minutes from the beach near Whitby, it has a spa, a choice of dining. Plus it’s family-friendly, too.”

Hotel review

The approach to Saltmoore is along a private drive that runs through a grey, wooded ravine. It feels a little isolated rather than welcoming and at the end sits the car park and a large house that feels underwhelming, of course the pouring rain on arrival didn't help! You would never guess the beach lies just ten minutes away, on foot, between Whitby and Sandsend. Saltmoore styles itself a ‘wellness sanctuary’. However, it really is just a hotel with a small spa, nothing out of the ordinary or exceptional here and the interiors certainly fit into the beigification of hotels with no spark or colour anywhere to be found.

As for what sets it apart from other spa hotels trying to be wellness retreats, it's difficult to say. The gym has no treadmill and not much space to stretch and women might find the lack of lower free weights disappointing. The indoor pool is just that, an indoor pool (adults only), with sauna and spa and the changing rooms are light and bright.

We reviewed a 'Divine Room' which is quite small, with a spacious, well-lit tiled bathroom, including a generous supply of Wildsmith products, along with a bath, shower, and flannels (though not a bath mat to step onto?). The underfloor heating in the bedroom is a nice touch when you're padding around barefoot; the beds are big with soft plump pillows, and there's the usual herbal teas, coffee and cafetière.

Additional rooms can be found in The Beach House, which sits around 300 yards along the drive from Saltmoore House. The walk between the two takes about five minutes. The Beach House has an easy, coastal feel, with rooms suited to families and dogs. Interiors are calm and unfussy. 

The three dining options are soon to take shape. Fine dining. A brasserie (already in place). A pizza restaurant. Each is set to serve Modern British food. Expect confident, produce-led cooking. The brasserie leans towards classic and generous. Think cod with clam and mussel chowder, Pork belly with black pudding and pomme purée. Breakfast is a highlight, with Yorkshire tea cake, pastries, fresh juices (we loved the kale and mango), and a varied cooked breakfast choice, including goat's cheese shakshuka and Arnold Bennett, with great coffee too!

Lulu Townsend

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • The spa offers a mindfully curated collection of treatments to rejuvenate the body, soothe the mind, and uplift the spirit

  • Country Escape

    • With its location amidst the woodlands and near the coast, this is a prime spot for a rural getaway

  • Self catering

    • There are eight self-catering cottages and a private house for those who prefer an independent stay

  • Great walks

    • With the North Yorks Moors and the coast nearby, there is a vast network of scenic hiking trails

  • Sights nearby

    • Explore Whitby with its narrow streets, harbour, and impressive medieval abbey

  • Other Activities

    • Head to one of the many pretty beaches nearby for a spot of fossil-hunting

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • The Coastal Classic Rooms and Saltwick Suites boast balconies

  • 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

  • Pet friendly

    • Pets are welcome in certain rooms. A charge may apply

  • Restaurant

    • Discover seasonal dishes at one of three restaurants

  • Museums

    • Visit Whitby museum and Captain Cook memorial museum

  • Active Holiday

    • Great walks on the North Yorkshire Moors

  • Beach nearby

    • At Whitby, Sandsend and Runswick Bay

  • Fishing

    • Fishing can be arranged on request

  • Child friendly

    • All ages are welcome

  • Country House

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Quiet

  • Contemporary

  • Secluded setting

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • Gym

  • Chic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    73 rooms in this hotel

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    The Coastal Classic Rooms and Saltwick Suites boast balconies

  • Spa

    Complete with a steam room, sauna, and a good treatment list

  • Pet friendly

    Pets are welcome in certain rooms. A charge may apply

  • Restaurant

    Discover seasonal dishes at one of three restaurants

  • Swimming Pool

    There is an indoor pool for guests to enjoy

  • Parking

    Free on-site parking is available

  • Child friendly

    All ages are welcome

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Massage

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Lift

  • Bar

  • Concierge

  • Safe

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Gym

  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks

    • With the North Yorks Moors and the coast nearby, there is a vast network of scenic hiking trails

  • Sights nearby

    • Explore Whitby with its narrow streets, harbour, and impressive medieval abbey

  • Other Activities

    • Head to one of the many pretty beaches nearby for a spot of fossil-hunting

  • Museums

    • Visit Whitby museum and Captain Cook memorial museum

  • Fishing

    • Fishing can be arranged on request

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