About Cockpit House
All bed and breakfast rooms at Cockpit House overlook the beautiful Runswick Bay, so seeing and hearing the surf from your room is rather easy. While limited, there is also free on-site parking for travellers.
Rooms at this non-smoking property include amenities such as TVs, tea makers and free Wi-Fi. Ensuite rooms aren’t available, so bathroom facilities are communal.
This three story B&B in Whitby has a helpful staff and even well-behaved dogs may be permitted to stay upon prior agreement, as long as their owners provide constant supervision.
Guests are welcome to a full English breakfast at the B&B or you can visit pubs and eateries within walking distance or a short drive away.
Within close proximity of Cockpit House, you’ll find attractions and activities such as Whitby Golf Club and Whitby Beach. The Whitby Pavilion and Whitby Museum are also nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Runswick Bay Might Steal Your Breath Away.
If you love the surf – the look, the sound and the smell of it – then you’ll love Cockpit House in Whitby. Plus, it’s the only B&B at the bottom of the village. That means you’re just a short walk to the water’s edge if you love to feel the sand between y
positive:
Cleanliness Is Next To…You.
Most guests have mentioned how clean and fresh the rooms are. That’s an issue many B&B’s find hard to tackle, but Cockpit House seems to have mastered it rather well.
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Let’s Hear It For The Staff.
Many visitors have commented on the hostess and the excellent job she does. They point to the fact that she’s there when she’s needed yet also allows guests their privacy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
To Wi-Fi or Not Wi-Fi.
Although offered for free, some guests reported not being able to use the Wi-Fi. Instead, they had to visit a nearby pub to connect. Others mentioned having no connectivity issues at all. So, if being linked to the cyber world is absolutely vital, you may
negative:
Who Ordered the ‘70’s Décor?.
While some find it homey, others have mentioned that the décor leaves something to be desired. It’s nostalgic to some, but ‘a bit depressing’ to others, so it seems to depend on your personal decorating tastes.
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Bathroom ‘Togetherness’.
There are no ensuite facilities so three bedrooms typically share one bathroom. This might be an issue if three or more guests need to use the facilities at once. Also note that the cottage, which is also available for guests, doesn’t feature a shower; ju