The Apartment

Description

This lovely modern apartment is situated in the popular Whitehall Landing. It is a new development only a few minutes walk along Church Street to the Swing Bridge and the 199 steps, leading up to the Abbey and the St. Mary's Parish Church. The Apartment is ideal for couples as well as families with children, there is a secure children's play area nearby. It is located on the ground floor and may be suitable for people with mobility problems and in wheelchairs. The doors are extra wide and the bathroom door opens outwards, in addition there are grab rails in the bathroom. The allocated parking space is just a few yards from the main entrance.

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance: Through a shared lobby to a spacious hallway.
Lounge/Dining Room: TV with Freesat and DVD, dining table and chairs.
Kitchen: Fridge, freezer, electric cooker with oven and grill, washing machine, microwave.
Bedroom 1: Double bed, large fitted wardrobe with full-length mirrors, chest of drawers, iPod/MP3 docking station.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds that can be pushed together, sofa bed, large fitted wardrobe with full-length mirrors, chest of drawers, iPod/MP3 docking station.
Bathroom: Bath, shower over the bath, toilet, washbasin, heated towel rail.
Storage cupboard

Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Parking: Allocated parking for one car next to the property.
Garden/Patio: Shared children's play area.
Heating: Electric heaters.
Short breaks: Not accepted at peak times.
Notes: Towels are provided. Travel cot and high chair available. Unlimited WiFi is available free of charge. Mobile signal is variable  No smoking at this property.

Area Information

Whitby
Whitby is a popular choice for visitors all year round. It is well known for its long sandy beach and delicious seafood. The river Esk flows through the town to the sea and cottages are perched on the hills on each side, with cobbled streets and historic yards providing a maze of places to explore. The town has a fantastic mix of modern shops and services, traditional stores and boutique shops. Whitby jet continues to be made into beautiful jewellery and sold in a number of shops.  There are plenty of excellent restaurants which serve local fish and seafood, as well as a wonderful choice of cafes and tearooms.

The ruins of Whitby Abbey stand dominantly on the clifftop and can be reached by climbing the 199 steps from the old town. The Abbey is said to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Count Dracula, and its gothic splendour is the perfect place from which to take in some truly stunning views over the town, harbour and coastline. Whitby harbour is steeped in history and visitors can see where British explorer Captain James Cook first worked as an apprentice before setting sail and discovering Australia. A statue of this great explorer stands proudly above the town, along with some huge whalebones, a sign of the town's maritime history. The harbour is a buzz of activity and you can enjoy early mornings watching the fishing boats come ashore before getting first choice of their catch of the day.

There's always something happening throughout the town, with festivals and fairs are held throughout the year. These include Whitby Folk Week and the Whitby Regatta, and there are two popular Goth festivals each year. For more information on Whitby and the surrounding area and local events see our Yorkshire Coast Guide and the Festivals & Events Guide.

Access Statement

Access Statement 

Property Name: The Apartment 

Description: Apartment 

Pre-arrival 

The nearest bus stop is: 

The nearest train station is: Whitby, 0.75 miles 

The nearest food shop is: Sainsburys, 0.5 miles 

The nearest pub/restaurant is: Middle Earth, 0.25 

The nearest petrol is: Sainsburys, 0.5 miles 

Mobility equipment hire is: Whitby DAG 

Arrival and car parking 

Type of parking available: Car park 

For what sized cars? Regular 

Good space to unload once parked? Yes 

Number of spaces available: One 

The parking surface is: Concrete 

Distance to the property from the parking: 10 metres 

Is parking level? Yes 

Distance to nearest parking area: 50 metres 

Is it pay and display? No 

The width of the path to the property is: 

How many steps are there en route to the entrance: Five 

Main entrance 

How many entrances are there to the property? Two 

Public areas/apartments 

Is there a lift? Yes 

How many steps leading to the apartment? None 

The flooring is: Laminate/carpet 

Living and dining rooms 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are:  

Is there good space between the furniture: Yes 

Is it movable or fixed: Movable 

Kitchen 

The flooring is: Vinyl 

Is crockery stored high or low? High 

Is any equipment stored externally or away from the main kitchen area, if so which and where: No 

Bedrooms and landings 

How many floors does the property have: One 

The number of steps between floors is: 0 

The flooring is: Carpet 

The door widths are: 

Bed sizes are: 3-4ft ; 4'6” 

Is the bedroom furniture movable or fixed: Movable 

Bathrooms and cloakrooms 

The door widths are: 

Is there an accessible or adapted WC?: No 

Is there an accessible or adapted bath/shower?: No 

Is there a ground floor WC?: Yes 

Is there a ground floor bath or showeroom?: Yes 

Does any bath or shower have a grab rail or handle fitted: Yes 

Is there any shower where access is level rather than having to step up?: No 

The flooring is: Vinyl 

Outdoor facilities 

External areas are: Firm, level and stepped 

Permanent seated is not provided 

There is outside lighting 

There is no colour contrast of critical surfaces (eg white on edge of steps) 

There are no footpaths to follow for visually impaired/mobility impaired 

There are no barriers to entry into any part of the garden 

There are no other hazards such as ponds, water features, steep areas 

General 

Is there a land line for guests to use? No 

Mobile reception details: Good 

Can you easily access an electrical socket in all rooms without having to move furniture (not WC or baths)?: Yes 

Are electrical sockets generally set low or height: Low 

Do you provide speciality alarms for hearing or sight impaired guests?: No