The Stables - The Inn Collection Group - 4-Star Hotel in Whitby

The recently refurbished restaurant serves a varied seasonal menu in a rustic setting with exposed beams and flagstone floors. The kitchen emphasizes quality local produce, with seasonal menus that highlight the culinary heritage of Yorkshire. Guests can enjoy meals in the garden room, which has its own log burner and views of the Esk Valley.

The hotel occupies a former 17th-century farmhouse, with characterful rooms converted from the original stables. The grounds include a beer garden, a garden pond, and outdoor furniture for al fresco dining. Two resident peacocks roam the grounds, adding to the rural feel.

The Stables sits on the edge of Whitby, 2 miles from the seaside town centre and 0.3 miles from North York Moors National Park. A park and ride service operates directly across the road, providing easy bus access to Whitby Abbey and Whitby Beach. Free on-site parking and two electric vehicle charging points are available for guests.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome throughout the hotel, including in the bar, dining room, and designated guest rooms. The hotel provides pet-friendly rooms with direct access to the gardens and outdoor areas. The beer garden and grounds offer space for dogs to explore safely.

The hotel offers family rooms, including standard family rooms and classic double rooms with sofa beds that sleep up to two children. Children can enjoy the grounds, including the garden pond and the resident peacocks. The on-site restaurant provides kids' meals and special diet menus upon request.

Dining: Seasonal menus using Yorkshire produce

Rooms: Stables-turned-rooms in a 17th-century farmhouse

Location: 2 miles from Whitby, adjacent to park and ride

Pet Policy: Dogs welcome in rooms and public areas

Amenities: Free parking, EV charging, beer garden

Nearby: Whitby Abbey, Whitby Beach, North York Moors National Park