Host & Stay | The Old Sweet Shop

Entire rental unit in Whitby, United Kingdom

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 1 bathroom
The Old Sweet Shop is a newly renovated, stylish apartment located on the south side of Whitby Harbour. The spacious two bedroom apartment sleeps four guests and is ideally placed for exploring the town. Once occupied by the towns famous ‘Aunty Alice’ this old sweet shop was well known by all the locals. The apartment has on-site private parking for one car.
The space
This bright ground floor apartment has been renovated to an extremely high standard creating a perfect space to enjoy a short stay by the coast. With a pale, neutral colour palette the apartment gives a real sense of calm.

On entering the apartment you step directly into the open plan living, dining and kitchen area. The two cool blue sofas frame the living area, surrounding a white wooden coffee table and metallic thread rug. From the feature window seat you can see the infamous Whitby Abbey, watch the world go by or enjoy the latest drama on the wall mounted, flatscreen tv.

The dining area comfortably seats four people at the simple, white and wood rectangle dining table. Centred between the kitchen and living area you can enjoy a feast for four or a romantic meal for two.

The fully equipped kitchen features cool grey doors with white speckle effect worktops and marble effect grey metro tiles. The kitchen has everything you would need for a short break including a fridge, oven, ceramic hob, microwave, kettle and washing machine. You’ll also find little luxuries such as a Nespresso coffee machine and a dishwasher. Adding a pop of colour to this open plan area are some Whitby themed fine art prints by Bridget Wilkinson.

This whole area is flooded with light from the large sash style windows. With ample space you can cook, dine and relax as a group during your stay.

Head down the hallway from the dining area and you’ll find the first of the two bedrooms. With a zip and link bed you have the option to configure this as one kingsize bed or two small singles. The bed features an upholstered, Chelsea style headboard and is dressed with grey toned cushions and bed throw. With marble style bedside tables and matching lamps the room is simple and symmetrical.

Head back to the hallway and you’ll find the bathroom. The bathroom includes a WC, basin and large walk in shower. It feels fresh and modern with chrome fixtures and fittings and large white ceramic tiles on the walls and floor.

The second bedroom can be found at the end of the hallway. This room features a double bed with a mink coloured fabric headboard and dressed with blue and grey patterned cushions. The room is finished off with geometric patterned lamps and artwork by Bridget Wilkinson.

Taking its name from what it once was, The Old Sweet Shop is a generous, bright and airy space, ideal for those looking for a little bit of calm away from the busy cobbled streets of Whitby.

Once a hidden trove of delicious hard boiled sweets and tasty chocolates, the children would scurry down the hill to use the coin machines at the front of the shop. Aunty Alice and her sisters ran the shop right through the war years and into the early 1980’s creating many sweet memories during some hard times.
Guest access
Guests have access to the full property.

The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

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Bedrooms

Bedroom 1

1 double bed

Bedroom 2

1 king bed

Amenities

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Hot water
  • Washing machine
  • Essentials
  • Hangers
  • Bed linen
  • Wifi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking on premises
  • Pets allowed

4.3 · 69 Reviews

Jill
Jill
3 months on Airbnb
3 weeks ago

The old Sweet Shop was a lovely, clean apartment. It was very well stocked with complimentary tea, coffee, milk. The shower was good, again with complimentary shampoo and body wash. We used the bedroom at the back of the property and the bed was lovely and comfy. I found the microwave in the kitchen rather challenging. Maybe I was doing something wrong but it heated one of our meals and then refused to work for the second meal unless it was fully turned off for ten minutes or so, and then turned back on again! The location of this apartment was perfect and the private parking space was a brilliant added bonus.

Kathleen
Kathleen
2 months on Airbnb
4 weeks ago

it was everything I expected. I would come again. constructive criticism: a. the king-size bed seriously needs a new mattress. b. the shower needs scrub more than a wipe c. the coffee machine isn't working properly.

Sue
Sue
4 years on Airbnb
1 month ago

The property overall was nice but did not really live up to expectations as it was described as luxury accommodation but was not cleaned to a very high standard. A bit more attention to detail and the place would be lovely.

Ged
Ged
2 years on Airbnb
1 month ago

The old sweet shop is located in a lovely part of town, not too far to walk into all the amenities including the Abbey. It has a well specified privately located car parking space. The access into the flat is easy and the amenities within the flat are all good quality. The flat is clean, bright and airy. It was a warm weekend, but when necessary the heating was very effective.

Carl
Carl
2 years on Airbnb
1 month ago

Great location Car parking Is very conveniently located. Well equipped Walking to the town centre was flat enough for my mother to walk there and back. A very good option for a Whitby style break.

Location

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House Rules

  • Check-in after 16:00
  • Checkout before 10:00
  • Self check-in with lockbox
  • 4 guests maximum
  • Pets allowed
  • No parties or events
  • No smoking
  • Additional rules
    Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a £250.00 Damage Deposit (subject to a £10.00 administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver for £25.00 which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Safety & Property

  • Carbon monoxide alarm installed
  • Smoke alarm installed

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