subject: Whitby Guest Houses, Important Information To Be Aware Of Before Reserving Your Holiday
[print this page] Whitby Guest House accommodation is alive and kicking and thriving in the idyllic town of Whitby on the North Yorkshire Coast. This year, as in the many previous years, there has already been an increase in the amount of tourists 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.
As in the rest of the country, there has been an increase in themed' accommodation.This can take the form of Victorian styling, contemporary, Georgian, farmhouse or even Gothic.
Across the river, however, is the main concentration of the Whitby guest house accommodation. The larger houses on the West Cliff built in the Hudson era at the time of the Whitby to Pickering Railway in 1836 are largely converted into guest houses as the size and layout of the buildings lend themselves to such.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.To be included on the register at the local tourist office, guest houses must be inspected and verified. These will include fire precautions throughout, standards of accommodation and dcor alongside codes of conduct.
As the number of guest houses has increased over the years, so too has the number of ways in which establishments are advertised. The Borough Council Holiday Guide was once the only vehicle for the guest houses to advertise but nowadays there are newspaper advertisements, holiday guides and the ever increasing usage of the internet. Indeed, a choice can be made from the comfort of an armchair with regard to price, services required and situation.
In addition to the main holiday season as the mainstay of the income for guest houses, there has been a steady dripfeed of various events and functions throughout the year to enable the establishments to open all year round instead of the seasonal six months as happened in years gone by. Some of the latest events on Whitby's Calendar includes the North Yorkshire Moors Railway which hosts a programme of events which now includes Whitby station. 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.
Whitby Guest Houses remain a popular choice for holiday makers, despite the current economic climate. Find out more about what to expect from this type of accommodation, and how the standards and quality of such establishments have changed over the years.
