The Shepherd's Purse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Whitby, a short walk to Whitby Harbour

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double-Room 4)

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double-Room 4)

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small Double-Room 4)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 2)

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 2)

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 1)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 1)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Brass Bed-Room 3)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Brass Bed-Room 3)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Brass Bed-Room 3)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Hot Tub (Four Poster bed-Room 5)

Superior Double Room, Hot Tub (Four Poster bed-Room 5)

Superior Double Room, Hot Tub (Four Poster bed-Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, Ensuite (The Dove Loft )

Luxury Suite, Ensuite (The Dove Loft )

Luxury Suite, Ensuite (The Dove Loft )

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Whitby

At The Shepherd's Purse you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Whitby Harbour and Whitby Beach. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Whitby guest house, attractions include North York Moors National Park and Robin Hood's Bay Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Whitby Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Whitby Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whalebone Arch - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whitby Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Whitby Pavilion - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitby Station - 6 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abbey Wharf - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Esk Vaults - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hadley’s Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Shepherd's Purse

Guesthouse in Whitby, a short walk to Whitby Harbour
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Whitby guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Shepherd's Purse offers 7 accommodations.

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4.0 out of 5, Very good, 1,100 reviews
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Shepherd's Purse?

Yep, The Shepherd's Purse is a short 8-minute walk from Whitby Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding, sailing and fishing.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shepherd's Purse?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shepherd's Purse on 3 Nov 2025 start from AU$233.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shepherd's Purse?

No, The Shepherd's Purse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shepherd's Purse?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Shepherd's Purse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Shepherd's Purse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It is a hidden Gem

Absolute hidden Gem the owners are so accommodating and have thought of everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint, in the center of Whitby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Perfect location for the town. Lovely bathroom amenities and jacuzzi bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Such a good stay. The Dove Loft was clean and beautiful. With two rooms it's perfect for a couple like us who enjoyed the space. The room felt really special and I can't thank them enough for being available on the phone when we arrived late and helping us find the place. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter-John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little gem

Lovely little hidden gem to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

We didn’t actually see anybody on arrival or during our stay, our key was in the door when we arrived. The room was clean and cosy. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough coffee for the cafetière, or loose leaf tea although there were containers for both. We also ran out of milk on the first day it wasn’t replenished while we were out for the day and didn’t realise until the evening, thankfully a local cafe was open and helped us out. The room wasn’t serviced during our stay, this could just be a misunderstanding on our part as to the type of accommodation we had booked (I was thinking hotel). We did have a lovely stay however and it would not put us off coming again (just with more of our own tea/coffee/toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location and awesome place 5star

Amazing room great location outside was lovely area seats fish lights and decor . Huge bed and bath seating area sofa and flat lounge type bed tvs each room best room I have ever had in uk utter bliss little accessories added character books yoga mat lots of charm have posted and recommended to others already only downfall wish stayed longer x thank you for making our break special loved the loft room others looked awesome too !! Smellies all where lush too x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property lovely and clean friendly staff and a pure little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nicely done and clean Only one side of bed accesible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small room . Quite noisy , very thin walls , unfortunately wouldn’t stay again despite it been clean and central
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louisianax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful hidden gem

This was a lovely little hideaway right in the middle of town but tucked away and quiet. Very comfortable and clean room with a balcony over the beautiful courtyard, and delicious food just next door. Perfect spot to relax and unwind, and see all the sights of Whitby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing place to stay, would recommend it to everyone, warm, clean and everything you need for a short break, minutes from the Main Street and all the amenities it also has a beautiful garden to relax in with a glass of wine. Can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ekawati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little oasis.

What a lovely place to stay, a proper little oasis! Cosy room, rain shower and quality toiletries. Ignore hotels.com comment that states towels and bedding not included, they definitely are.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, whilst small, was cozy and the bed was comfortable. The garden was also quiet and really nice to sit in at the end of the day. The only problem was the walls were very thin and you could hear everything from the upstairs room which made it hard to sleep with noisy guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022