Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, though specific details on room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located just a 1-minute drive from North York Moors National Park and 5 minutes from Whitby Harbour. It is approximately 2.1 miles from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and 2.4 miles from Whitby Abbey.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

The Windmill Inn - Whitby Bed & Breakfast

Average nightly price at The Windmill Inn - Whitby by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$73
February	US$72
March	US$74
April	US$85
May	US$89
June	US$95
July	US$103
August	US$109
September	US$89
October	US$81
November	US$74
December	US$78

What guests think

Across the reviews, The Windmill Inn - Whitby is praised for genuinely friendly staff and consistently excellent breakfasts and pub meals, with many guests appreciating its quiet countryside base within easy reach of Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay.

Traditional pub rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious with deep baths, but several guests noted bar noise, light disturbance, and minor maintenance issues. Shepherd huts feel cozy for short stays, yet several reviews mention small sizes, basic or uncomfortable mattresses, minimal storage, and shared external toilets and showers that can feel limited or chilly. Cleanliness is frequently praised, though a few reports cite spiders, sticky floors or worn areas, and parking is generally available but may be tighter when the pub is busy. It suits travellers who prioritise a relaxed pub base over upscale amenities.

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Facilities

The on-site pub is popular, and there’s outdoor seating; parking is available but can be tighter when the bar is busy. Shepherd huts use shared external toilets and showers, which several guests found limited and less comfortable in colder weather.

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10

Rebecca

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful little place. We stayed in one of the pods they were very cosy and comfortable. Showers and toilets available which were also very clean.

6

Helen

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are lovely and the area around the pub is great. We like the set up with only 4 huts and it feels safe. The downside are the beds. They were really uncomfortable and the sofa bed had wood going across the middle and was hard. We ended up all 3 sharing a bed which was tight plus this bed had a very basic mattress. A side light or nightlight would be beneficial. Would also benefit from more toilets and an extra shower as all 4 cabins sharing is a lot. We ate in the pub and the staff are always lovely and the food was good. Breakfast was a highlight. We like the garden area too.

2

Sam

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unless you like the equivalent of a poor campsite please avoid this place! The pictures make it look like the cabins have a shower and toilet. They do not! You are sharing one cold outside loo and one cold outside shower with 5 other cabins. We visited in winter so not only was it too cold, but there was actually no running water anyway! The cabins are really small, 2 very uncomfortable beds with old bedding, and I no personally felt unsafe behind a door made of MDF! This was expensive when less well equipped than many campsites. We will not be returning! On a positive note the staff were responsive and the breakfast was great!

8

Charlotte

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food was outstanding people were so nice, the cabins are lovely just small and no places for clothes. Only issue with the cabins are the toilet and showers are not in them, although there are facilities there just not the most suitable.

6

Ray

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing Shepherd Hut accommodation. It could be so good but even the small investment in bedside lamps in simple bedside tables was missing. One shared toilet and one shared shower between four huts. Old cheap mattresses, scruffy cheap linens and towels, and single coat hook on walls for clothes rounded it off. The breakfast were quite good and staff were helpful and friendly but that’s the only positive I’m afraid. We ate dinner with friends one evening, again food was ok and service helpful and friendly. Just a few improvements would make an enormous difference, but they seem to sell so they presumably hhink it’s good enough. It’s not. Wouldn’t return.

10

Mrs Sandra mr David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing good quality food staff amazing clean shepherd hut was warm and quiet bar staff amazing not far from Whitby and robins hoods bay plenty of parking quite road

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

10

Steven

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff as they made us feel welcomed straight away. Great food but must book as it gets busy due to the small size of the pub. Loved the bath tub in the bedroom, very victorian.

10

Richard

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing weekend staff fantastic. Sharon lola loved you and she taught her. Dog friendly. Food amazing and spectacular views.food and drink good prices. Good value for money. Slight improvements could be a fridge and dustpan in sheperds hut and a bin in back garden. Thanks for an wonderful weekend.

6

Jay

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very polite. The place was clean however there was a massive crack in the window in the room and the radiator didn’t work in the bathroom. There is a car parking place however it can be hard to park there due to people going to pub so had to park on the road. It was clean it was noisy at times as the room was above the pub wouldn’t say it was worth the £160 for the night

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms, huts, and facilities clean, including bathrooms and shared blocks. A few reported issues like spiders, sticky floors, and worn carpets, indicating inconsistent upkeep.

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10

Kay

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a lovely 4 night stay. The room was very clean..bathroom too. Enough drawers and storage space. The food was amazing. Breakfast was lovely..good quality and great portions. Restaurant/ bar food brilliant. Food good quality..cooked and presented really well. Staff very accommodating and friendly.

10

Rebecca

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful little place. We stayed in one of the pods they were very cosy and comfortable. Showers and toilets available which were also very clean.

2

Rachel

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spiders galore in the toilet with a spider nest in the corner beds were really uncomfortable. Had to leave after one night.

6

Colin

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing to like on the whole. Outside property not appealing. Stairs up to room - carpet was dirty. Room decor needed attention. Paint peeling from wall. Curtain tieback hooks fell out of wall. Bathroom clean and new looking. Over bath shower but no shower screen. No toiletries apart from Aldi hand soap. Bed comfortable. Good breakfast.

10

Marie

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in two of the cabins at the windmill inn. Everywhere was so clean, the breakfast was brilliant and the staff were so friendly. Would definitely stay again

6

Richard

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The shepherds hut was reasonably but a sticky floor on one side of the bed. Due to the time of year the heating provided was not adequate. Mattress was average and not very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and staff extremely friendly and helpful.

10

Mrs Sandra mr David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing good quality food staff amazing clean shepherd hut was warm and quiet bar staff amazing not far from Whitby and robins hoods bay plenty of parking quite road

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

10

Gemma

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spent one night in the shepards huts, it was lovely, quiet and peaceful. Facilities were clean and breakfast was amazing. We will definitely return for a longer break!

6

Jay

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very polite. The place was clean however there was a massive crack in the window in the room and the radiator didn’t work in the bathroom. There is a car parking place however it can be hard to park there due to people going to pub so had to park on the road. It was clean it was noisy at times as the room was above the pub wouldn’t say it was worth the £160 for the night

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Rooms

Pub rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious with deep baths, but several guests mentioned bar noise, light disturbance, and minor maintenance. Shepherd huts or pods are cozy but small with basic mattresses and limited storage.

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Helen

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are lovely and the area around the pub is great. We like the set up with only 4 huts and it feels safe. The downside are the beds. They were really uncomfortable and the sofa bed had wood going across the middle and was hard. We ended up all 3 sharing a bed which was tight plus this bed had a very basic mattress. A side light or nightlight would be beneficial. Would also benefit from more toilets and an extra shower as all 4 cabins sharing is a lot. We ate in the pub and the staff are always lovely and the food was good. Breakfast was a highlight. We like the garden area too.

8

Philip

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good Food. Room a bit cramped but warm.

8

Steven

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall pleasant stay, presented well and clean. Amazing breakfast with friendly staff. Room was generous size. Our main complaints are the floodlight shining through the window all night with thin curtains, speaker in the ceiling downstairs that hasn’t been soundproofed so there’s fairly loud music playing when trying to sleep and lack of decent shower that’s also nearly impossible to set at a consistent temperature. One minor thing is the plaster crumbling off the wall by the window making it look a bit neglected. Location is quiet and short drive from Whitby centre.

8

Charlotte

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food was outstanding people were so nice, the cabins are lovely just small and no places for clothes. Only issue with the cabins are the toilet and showers are not in them, although there are facilities there just not the most suitable.

6

Ray

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing Shepherd Hut accommodation. It could be so good but even the small investment in bedside lamps in simple bedside tables was missing. One shared toilet and one shared shower between four huts. Old cheap mattresses, scruffy cheap linens and towels, and single coat hook on walls for clothes rounded it off. The breakfast were quite good and staff were helpful and friendly but that’s the only positive I’m afraid. We ate dinner with friends one evening, again food was ok and service helpful and friendly. Just a few improvements would make an enormous difference, but they seem to sell so they presumably hhink it’s good enough. It’s not. Wouldn’t return.

6

Colin

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nothing to like on the whole. Outside property not appealing. Stairs up to room - carpet was dirty. Room decor needed attention. Paint peeling from wall. Curtain tieback hooks fell out of wall. Bathroom clean and new looking. Over bath shower but no shower screen. No toiletries apart from Aldi hand soap. Bed comfortable. Good breakfast.

6

Richard

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The shepherds hut was reasonably but a sticky floor on one side of the bed. Due to the time of year the heating provided was not adequate. Mattress was average and not very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and staff extremely friendly and helpful.

8

Sandra

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff and the breakfast were awesome. I did feel all the pub locals stared at us on walking through the pub though. Our room was above the pub door, we heard the door bang every time someone entered or left. Sunday morning the music was on really loud and really early so not really the relaxing weekend we thought.

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

6

Jay

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very polite. The place was clean however there was a massive crack in the window in the room and the radiator didn’t work in the bathroom. There is a car parking place however it can be hard to park there due to people going to pub so had to park on the road. It was clean it was noisy at times as the room was above the pub wouldn’t say it was worth the £160 for the night

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Service

Staff are repeatedly praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with attentive service at breakfast and in the pub.

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10

Kay

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a lovely 4 night stay. The room was very clean..bathroom too. Enough drawers and storage space. The food was amazing. Breakfast was lovely..good quality and great portions. Restaurant/ bar food brilliant. Food good quality..cooked and presented really well. Staff very accommodating and friendly.

10

Darren

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent friendly staff throughout our stay. Nothing was too much trouble.

10

Matthew

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff friendly and polite. Wonderful food after a long bike ride over

10

Fred

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fantastic stay at the Windmill Inn. All staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Shepards’ huts were clean and cozy. Breakfast was fantastic on both days and location great for both Robin Hoods’ Bay and Whitby. Would definitely stay again and recommend!

10

Lee

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff

10

N

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a excellent place to stay , the breakfast was very good x service good

8

Sandra

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff and the breakfast were awesome. I did feel all the pub locals stared at us on walking through the pub though. Our room was above the pub door, we heard the door bang every time someone entered or left. Sunday morning the music was on really loud and really early so not really the relaxing weekend we thought.

10

Mrs Sandra mr David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing good quality food staff amazing clean shepherd hut was warm and quiet bar staff amazing not far from Whitby and robins hoods bay plenty of parking quite road

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

8

Heath

8 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place to stay with a friendly atmosphere, happy and attentive staff. They were all happy to help and with a smile . Food was very nice , would definitely stay there again.

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Location

Quiet setting within a short drive of Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay, with some guests walking to Whitby. Countryside views noted by a few.

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Peter

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In a nice quiet area, nice walk to Whitby about 50 mins walk

8

John

19 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very obliging staff . Very quiet location helped by me being the only one at this time using the facilities.

8

Steven

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall pleasant stay, presented well and clean. Amazing breakfast with friendly staff. Room was generous size. Our main complaints are the floodlight shining through the window all night with thin curtains, speaker in the ceiling downstairs that hasn’t been soundproofed so there’s fairly loud music playing when trying to sleep and lack of decent shower that’s also nearly impossible to set at a consistent temperature. One minor thing is the plaster crumbling off the wall by the window making it look a bit neglected. Location is quiet and short drive from Whitby centre.

10

Fred

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fantastic stay at the Windmill Inn. All staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Shepards’ huts were clean and cozy. Breakfast was fantastic on both days and location great for both Robin Hoods’ Bay and Whitby. Would definitely stay again and recommend!

8

Muriel

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quiet nice location

10

Mrs Sandra mr David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing good quality food staff amazing clean shepherd hut was warm and quiet bar staff amazing not far from Whitby and robins hoods bay plenty of parking quite road

10

Rachael

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay in the shepherds hut. Great family get away in a lovely location. Fun alternative to our usual camping. Lovely facilities, amazing welcoming staff and delicious breakfast. Short drive to all local destinations…wish we had stayed another night!

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

10

Robert

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

nicely tooked away but not too far away from local services about 10 minutes drive to the harbour on a nice worm day this would be a lovely walk

10

Al

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet location friendly staff and lovely breakfast!! Would stay again

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Dining

Breakfast and pub meals earn frequent praise for quality, generous portions, and good choice, with Sunday lunch highlighted and prices seen as fair. The small dining room can get busy so booking is advised.

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Kay

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Had a lovely 4 night stay. The room was very clean..bathroom too. Enough drawers and storage space. The food was amazing. Breakfast was lovely..good quality and great portions. Restaurant/ bar food brilliant. Food good quality..cooked and presented really well. Staff very accommodating and friendly.

8

Charlotte

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Food was outstanding people were so nice, the cabins are lovely just small and no places for clothes. Only issue with the cabins are the toilet and showers are not in them, although there are facilities there just not the most suitable.

10

Soni

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay, very relaxing. The evening meal in the pub and breakfast were really nice. Thank you

10

Fred

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a fantastic stay at the Windmill Inn. All staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Shepards’ huts were clean and cozy. Breakfast was fantastic on both days and location great for both Robin Hoods’ Bay and Whitby. Would definitely stay again and recommend!

10

Rosemary

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Will definitely come again.Friendly and the portion size of the meals was huge. Really good value foe money.

10

Marie

26 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay in two of the cabins at the windmill inn. Everywhere was so clean, the breakfast was brilliant and the staff were so friendly. Would definitely stay again

8

Sandra

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff and the breakfast were awesome. I did feel all the pub locals stared at us on walking through the pub though. Our room was above the pub door, we heard the door bang every time someone entered or left. Sunday morning the music was on really loud and really early so not really the relaxing weekend we thought.

10

Mrs Sandra mr David

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was amazing good quality food staff amazing clean shepherd hut was warm and quiet bar staff amazing not far from Whitby and robins hoods bay plenty of parking quite road

10

Lesley

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room in the Windmill was clean and spacious. Bed was very comfortable. Loved being able to have a deep luxurious bath... so relaxing after being out in Whitby and walking most of the day Staff were welcoming and very accommodating. Got asked every morning if we needed anything doing or replacing in the room. Breakfasts and evening meals were amazing, with lots of choice and using locally resourced produce. Need to have a good appetite as portions were more than ample. Sunday lunch was unbelievable. Very popular family friendly pub, but plenty of seating outside to sit and unwind on a summer evening and enjoy the lovely views. Noise from the bar on an evening could be a put off for some but it wasn't an issue for us.

10

Steven

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff as they made us feel welcomed straight away. Great food but must book as it gets busy due to the small size of the pub. Loved the bath tub in the bedroom, very victorian.

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