Important Information to know about Whitby Guest Houses, when Planning a Visit to the Town
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Nov-14-2011
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Whitby Guest Houses are a popular choice of accommodation in the town of Whitby. Find out more about what to expect on a visit to the town.
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Whitby Guest Houses are alive and kicking and thriving in the picturesque town of Whitby on the North Yorkshire Coast. This year, as in the many previous years, there has been an increase in the number of visitors to this busy bustling seaside holiday resort. The popularity of the weekend break and mid-week break in addition to the traditional summer holiday has seen a guest house population expansion.
In addition to the quantities of guest houses opening their doors, there is also an increase in the quality of such accommodation.Over the last few years there has been a steady increase in the number of en-suite bedrooms offered by guest house owners, additionally the numbers of bedrooms in relation to bathroom sharing has decreased. No longer are these luxuries only available in the hotel sector as in years gone by. Those rooms not en-suite are normally serviced by an adequate supply of shared bathrooms.
Themed accommodation has been on the increase as in the rest of the country. It is not unusual to find guest houses with perhaps a gothic theme or maybe bedrooms decorated in Victorian style, contemporary, farmhouse or marine.
The town of Whitby is situated in a natural harbour. The River Esk flows into the North Sea and divides the town into two, the East side and the West side. The East side is the more historical part of the town . It is home to the Whitby Abbey and the site of the old ship-bulding and whaling industries. There are some guest houses here but the accommodation is primarily holiday cottages and self-catering accommodation.
Across the river, however, is the main concentration of the guest house accommodation. In 1836 when the Whitby to Pickering Railway Line was in its infancy, George Hudson built many large houses on the West Cliff top and it is these large houses and the houses in the streets leading from Royal Crescent that have been converted in guest houses.The Pannet Park and surrounding area is home to many guest houses having being converted from the former homes of the whaling captains and early business folk.
Serviced accommodation in Whitby including the Guest-houses are subject to the rules and regulations set down by Scarborough Borough Council, the English Tourist Board and the Fire Service. All accommodation listed in the Tourist Information Offices and advertised by the various accommodation provider agents must adhere to these rules. The rules and regulations will include fire precautions, standards of accommodation and services available and a code of conduct.
Advertising these guest houses can be done in a number of ways. There is still the option of the Borough Council Holiday Guide as has been the traditional way for years but there is also the option of newspaper advertising and the internet. Indeed, a choice can be made from the comfort of an armchair with regard to price, services required and situation.
The main holiday season in the past has concentrated around the summer season and this has traditionally been the main income for the guest house owners. However, there has been an increase in the number of events and functions throughout the year which has enabled the proprietors to open all year round. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has extended many of its services into Whitby Railway Station and these have included the Wartime Weekends, the many Weekend music trains in addition to the Santa Special. Whitby Gothic Weekends held in the spring and autumns have gained popularity over the years, so much so, that the town can be ‘full to capacity’ at these events. Wedding Fayres, Film events and conferences have increased in numbers at the Whitby Pavilion and there are the traditional school parties staying mid-week on field trips.
Despite competition from the larger hotels and the self-catering and holiday cottage sector, Whitby guest houses continue to offer value for money for the discerning visitor as well as the relaxed atmosphere and personal attention by the proprietors.
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