Nestling in a natural harbour on the North East coast of England in the County of Yorkshire is the wonderful town of Whitby. Over the last century, this very picturesque fishing port has gained a reputation as a popular tourist resort. In Victorian times visitors flocked here principally for the bracing air and the bathing waters of the North Sea. This is evidenced by the many sepia photographs of that era (late 1800s) depicting the rows of changing huts on wheels along the shoreline from whence the Victorian ladies in their full one piece bathing suits alighted to paddle in the sea.

The present town of Whitby is a very different place entirely. In days gone by, only the privileged few were able to afford holidays whereas nowadays it has become increasingly apparent that most of the population can, at one time or another, afford a short break away if not a full weeks holiday.

The Whitby Guest House accommodation in Whitby are instrumental in affording the average holidaymaker accommodation at a reasonable price. Cheaper options available include camping and caravanning but for those wishing a complete break then serviced accommodation is the likely obvious selection.

Whitby has a huge variety of choice of Places to stay in Whitby situated in and around the town. A large proportion of the guest houses are to be found on the West Cliff at the top of the Khyber Pass. It is here that the so called ‘Railway King’ George Hudson built the semi-circular Royal Crescent. The Crescent and the streets leading from here are home to a large number of guest houses principally because the size of the houses are no longer practical for todays families but are particularly suitable for letting rooms.

The guest houses of today differ vastly from those in days gone by. The majority will offer ensuite bedrooms instead of many rooms sharing a bathroom which was commonplace before the 1990s. Indeed, it has been said that many a landlady hid the bathroom plug in a bit to save on heated water! Thankfully this is no longer the case as the modern facilities on offer by the proprietors are of a higher standard and quality. Any establishment wishing to register with the local tourist bureau must adhere to certain regulations laid down by the Borough Council. Fire safety precautions, health and hygiene certificates, standards of cleanliness and the quality of the furnishings are all taken into account. The regulations can to a certain extent guarantee the visitor the standards expected by their choice of accommodation.

Competition is paramount in ensuring that accommodation providers strive to improve their properties and standards. The old ‘take it or leave it’ adage is no longer acceptable as has happened in the past.The modern day savvy customer will not tolerate standards below par. Happily, the town of Whitby is well renowned for its quality and standard of guest house accommodation as has been evidenced by the comments made in the national newspaper reportings.

As the town approaches the new year, the guest house owners are already preparing their properties for the next years holiday season. The winter months, when the numbers of visitors are at their lowest, is the optimum time for redecoration and refurbishment. This upkeep is essential if the guest house trade is to flourish.

Over the last thirty years, the season has extended from merely just the summer months. The extended season is due in part to the various events staged over the out of season months by way of the Gothic Weekends and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Events.

In the coming years, the Whitby guest house owners are well equipped to cater the ever increasing numbers of visitors flocking to sample the delights of the town at all times of the calendar. Even with the current economic situation it is encouraging to see the numbers of visitors around the town and this also impacts on the other businesses in the town with the knock on effect to restaurants, cafes and pubs.

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