White Horse & Griffin, Whitby
About the Hotel
Rooms & April Cottage
The White Horse & Griffin has 10 individually styled guest rooms, each named after Whitby ships and their skippers. All rooms include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The April Cottage, located a short walk from the hotel in White Horse Yard, features a super king-sized bed (convertible to twin), a living room with a fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with a gas hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. It includes three bedrooms and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms are dog-friendly for a £10 fee.
British Cuisine Restaurant
The White Horse & Griffin has a restaurant that serves British classics in a bistro-style setting. The menu uses local produce and features dishes. The bar and bistro include a log fire, serving both vegetarian and meat options. Celebrity chefs like Gary Rhodes and Ainsley Harriott have visited the kitchen. The private dining room seats up to 36 people. Dine with your dog in the dog-friendly bar and lounge, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Activities and Excursions
The White Horse & Griffin provides storage for up to 10 bicycles. They welcome cyclists from Sustrans Route 165. Route 165 links Walney Island to Whitby, crossing Route 65 at Hutton Rudby. The hotel can arrange salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Esk. The hotel is the ideal place to charter a boat for an angling trip.
Location and Access
The White Horse & Griffin is in Whitby, 75 km from Durham Tees Valley Airport. It is a 10-minute walk from Whitby. Landmarks nearby include the Dracula Experience Ltd (0.5 km), RNLI Whitby Museum (0.5 km), and Whitby Abbey (0.5 km). The Cleveland Way passes through Whitby.
Services & Event Hosting
The White Horse & Griffin hosts events, parties, and venue hires. The hotel can host wedding receptions for up to 35 people. The hotel provides storage for bicycles and facilities for washing and drying wet clothing. The White Horse & Griffin offers venue hires for meetings and private dining. Limited on-street free parking is available along Church Street on a first come first served basis.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Off-site car park
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
