Title: Duck Down Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106292058&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Duck Down Cottage Cottage with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Whitby Harbour ## Photo gallery for Duck Down Cottage ![Dining - Duck Down Cottage (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106292100/106292058/94dd0869.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Duck Down Cottage (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106292100/106292058/e6e23e07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Duck Down Cottage (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106292100/106292058/d387da05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Duck Down Cottage (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106292100/106292058/671a1531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Duck Down Cottage (Whitby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106300000/106292100/106292058/38952ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Whitby Harbour, Duck Down Cottage provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Duck Down Cottage Duck Down Cottage is a cosy one-bedroom hideaway, providing guests with a unique and relaxing stay by the coast, perfect for a couple’s seaside getaway. Steeped in history, it was originally built in 1690, reportedly from stone from a demolished castle and is nestled in the heart of Whitby. The cottage boasts a comfortable living area, ideal for snuggling up by the fire and catching a movie on the flat screen TV. Its location is perfectly placed for accessing an array of eatery options within the town of Whitby, although if you fancy a night in, the kitchen is fully equipped to whip up a dinner for two: oven, stove top, fridge, kettle, toaster and coffee maker. A stunning double bed is tucked off the lounge separated by an impressive solid wood sliding door. The cottage has ample charm, but with modern amenities such as walk in shower and heated towel rail in the bathroom. Duck Down Cottage is conveniently, centrally located and only a 10 minute walk away from the train station, making accessing the villages and towns along the North Yorkshire coast super easy. If you wish to visit cultural and historic landmarks when in Whitby, as well as it’s gorgeous beaches, then take a trip to Whitby Abbey, or visit Captain Cook’s memorial museum. And remember If you want to bring your furry friend with you, for long coastal walks, the studio allows one small well-behaved dog. Please note: on-street parking is available however, it's on a first come first serve basis. Duck Down Cottage is aptly named as taller guests may need to 'duck down' in the living room due to a couple of low lying beams- this adds to the charm and character of the property. For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total - Fee: GBP 30 - Service animals exempt from fees ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115430000/115428600/115428533/24f26d92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Duplex in Whitby near the Beach Whitby - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=115428533&PinnedHotelID=115428533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44520000/44510200/44510155/d5fe2dbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Peter @ Engine Shed Whitby - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review £531 includes taxes & fees 27 Dec - 28 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=44510155&PinnedHotelID=44510155&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45860000/45851000/45850927/cece8375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beautiful fisherman's cottage in the heart of Staithes Staithes - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=45850927&PinnedHotelID=45850927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90930000/90920900/90920888/fb6aeb4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 17th Century cottage in the heart of smugglers fishing village. 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 490518 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.48606%2C-0.61609&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nkldDkyNVcyieU_RtT5cc8-RPwI=) Whitby #### What's nearby - Whalebone Arch \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Whitby Harbour \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Whitby Pavilion \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Whitby Abbey \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Whitby Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles #### Getting around - Whitby Station - 5 min walk - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 69 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Angel Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk - ‪Trenchers - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬2 min walk - ‪Java - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Plough Inn - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Duck Down Cottage pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Duck Down Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Duck Down Cottage? ### Where is Duck Down Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Duck Down Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin 12 Sept 2025 #### My wife and her friend stayed here for the week for respite My wife and her friend stayed here for the week for respite. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The accommodation was excellent and amenities were all within a short walk. There was nothing to fault, it's a delightful little cottage ##### Colin This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 24 Nov 2024 #### Great stay great location for the town. Really nice inside and a reasonable rate would have liked to recycle our rubbish ##### Mark This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron 23 Jul 2024 #### Very cute place in an ideal location would definitely recommend It was very clean and cosy with everything needed to enjoy our holiday The low ceiling beams would be an issue for someone over 5,7 but due to us both being smaller humans this was not an issue ##### Cameron This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Phil 30 Apr 2025 #### Good Good stay excellent location, just not quite enough room to eat comfortably on the table ##### Phil This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 13 Jan 2025 #### Amazing cottage Spotlessly clean and fresh on arrival. Amazing use of a small space. Lots of nice touches feather pillows, tea& coffee etc, chocolate biscuits and a complimentary decanter! We are non drinkers but appreciate the thought. It was a great stay and would be more than happy to return. Obviously the low beams... my husband is over 6ft but he avoided them most of the time! ##### Diane This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane 23 Dec 2024 #### Utterly fabulous! Lovely host, great place to stay Self catering facilities but we didn't cook Loved the cosiness and warmth Ability to work at table with free wifi Shower powerful Ample hooks and hangers (not a given in Whitby) Great little shelves each side of bed for phone, glasses, cup of tea Soft blue throw was nice to use Gorgeous internal wooden doors with latches Chest of drawers so useful and a mobile mirror and a full length one Location super I am already looking forward to coming again 🙂 No shelf in the bathroom for hair/skin products Duvet quite unforgiving .. but did not taint the stay at all, just mentioning ##### Diane This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 18 Aug 2025 #### Duck Down Cottage Lovely little cottage, perfectly formed for 2 people with a dog. Ideal position to get to all the shops, bars, restaurants and attractions in Whitby. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Lisa This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine 14 Aug 2025 #### Wedding Lovely location .clean and just homely ##### Elaine This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard 7 Sept 2025 #### Location grest bed comfy clean It was hot weather whilst we were in Whitby and it would have been better if we were able to open the windows in the property ##### richard This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 30 Dec 2024 #### Perfect Christmas retreat Self catering it was lovely with lovely Christmas surprises Everything was perfect definitely go again ##### Julie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie 10 May 2025 #### A lovely little break and we’ll definitely be back! Beautiful quaint cottage in the perfect location. Nice touches to make your visit special. Nothing ##### Melanie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren 24 Aug 2024 #### Cute little cottage in the perfect location! Provided the perfect base for exploring beautiful Whitb Everything! ##### Lauren This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie 5 Mar 2025 #### What I needed Has everything we needed ##### Julie ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information) ---