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 low-key elegance, a calming spa and choice of dining. Plus it’s family-friendly, too.”

Hotel review

Saltmoore styles itself a ‘wellness sanctuary’. And the approach is certainly calming. Tucked down a private drive, in a wooded ravine, it feels deep in the country yet is only a 10-minute walk from the beach between Whitby and Sandsend.

Admittedly, the exterior is unremarkable. The original Victorian hall is now enclosed by modern stone extensions, and there’s a stand-alone brick, faux-battlemented affair – the Beach House - which sits rather oddly. But step inside and interiors are smooth, light and beautifully relaxing: polished-wood floors, sleek furnishings, sculptural heather-and-twig hanging decorations, and colours ranging from creamy corridors to moorland greens and sea-blues in lounges and restaurants.

Bedrooms have a low-key elegance with sisal rugs on dark-wood floors, painted panelled walls, sliding-door wardrobes, an occasional vintage piece and a refreshing lack of clutter. Colours are rich but calming, from sky-blue and moss-green to gorse-yellow and heathery-pink. Soft-coloured tiles glow in generous, well-lit bathrooms. There’s a wide choice with Beach House rooms often larger, yet cheaper, than the main house rooms.

The (soon-to-be) three dining options – fine dining, brasserie and pizza restaurant – offer Modern British menus developed with Yorkshire-born consultant chef (and Michelin-starred) Tommy Banks. The brasserie menu, for example, might include cod with clam and mussel chowder, and pork belly with black pudding and pomme purée.

Although a breezy walk on the beach beckons or Whitby with its fine abbey, you might find yourself equally happy to wander the 85 acres of gardens, woodland and lake. Or to submit to a spa treatment and dip in the pool. My tip is to linger over coffee and a book in the light-filled Orangerie or, if it’s sunny, on the terrace.

Helen Pickles

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

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Country House

  • 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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