River Forge in Whitby | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About River Forge

River Forge is a spacious duplex apartment in Whitby, North Yorkshire. This four-bedroom property sleeps eight guests across multiple floors. Groups will love the panoramic harbour views from the front balcony and the private enclosed garden at the rear. The apartment sits directly opposite Whitby's historic marina.

Whitby offers cobbled streets and traditional fishing port atmosphere. The property overlooks the working harbour where fishing boats dock daily. You're steps away from the town centre with its shops and eateries.

The accommodation spans three floors with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The second floor has a king-size room and double room with en-suite shower. The third floor features two twin bedrooms. There's a spacious L-shaped living room with dining area, plus a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine. The garage parking space is included.

Whitby Abbey sits 0.5 miles away (2 minutes drive). Captain Cook Memorial Museum is 0.3 miles (1 minute). Robin Hood's Bay is 5.5 miles (15 minutes). Scarborough beach and attractions are 19.3 miles (35 minutes).

River Forge combines harbour views with group-friendly space. Perfect for families or friends wanting Whitby's best location without compromising on comfort.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Tv with freeview, dvd, cd/radio, wifi, selection of books, games and dvds
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Off-road parking for 1 car in garage, dimensions are 4
✓5 x 2
✓7 metres, plus free roadside parking across the road, on first come, first served basis
✓Bike storage
✓Rear enclosed terraced garden with furniture, plus front balcony with furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.7 miles
✓Note: due to the balcony and due to the terraced garden being steep, with steps up to the sitting area, children must be supervised at all times
✓Note: this apartment is not suitable for people with limited mobility due to the number of steps
✓Note: situated above a ground-floor apartment

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at River Forge

Harbour Views

Panoramic views over Whitby's working marina from the front balcony and living room windows

Spacious Living Areas

Large L-shaped sitting room with dining area provides plenty of space for groups to relax

Prime Location

Steps from Whitby town centre with shops, restaurants and attractions all within walking distance

Comfortable Bedrooms

Four well-appointed bedrooms with incredibly comfortable beds across two floors for eight guests

Private Outdoor Space

Enclosed rear garden with furniture plus front balcony offering peaceful retreat spaces

Garage Parking

Secure garage parking space included with additional free roadside parking available nearby

Getting To River Forge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach River Forge by car, follow the A171 into Whitby town centre and head towards the harbour area. The property is located directly opposite the marina with convenient garage parking provided.

By Train

Whitby railway station is within walking distance of River Forge. The scenic Esk Valley line connects to the national rail network via Middlesbrough for onward travel.

Garage parking plus roadside spaces

Whitby station (walking distance)

Central harbour location opposite marina

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4BA

Pannett Park

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO21 3PU

Abbey Steps and Headland

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

East Cliff Beach Walk

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3HX

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3AX

Jet Works Shopping

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4BA

Whitby Market Place

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3AE

Whitby Bus Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO21 1DH

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 1RE

Tourist Information Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3AX

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4BA

Pannett Park

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Harbour Walk

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO21 3PU

Abbey Steps and Headland

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO22 4JT

East Cliff Beach Walk

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3HX

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3AX

Jet Works Shopping

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4BA

Whitby Market Place

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3AE

Whitby Bus Station

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO21 1DH

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 1RE

Tourist Information Centre

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO21 3AX

Is River Forge Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

River Forge provides excellent facilities for families with children. The enclosed rear garden offers safe outdoor play space away from traffic. Cot and highchair are available on request. The property's central location means easy access to Whitby's beaches, amusements and family attractions within walking distance.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious L-shaped living room is River Forge's standout group feature. Large picture windows open onto the harbour-view balcony creating an extended social space. The dining area accommodates eight guests comfortably. Entertainment includes TV with Freeview, DVD player and selection of books and games for group evenings.

Pet Friendly

River Forge does not accept pets of any kind. This policy ensures the property remains suitable for guests with allergies. The central Whitby location offers plenty of pet-friendly accommodation alternatives nearby. Local kennels and pet-sitting services are available in the area for those travelling with animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at River Forge

The Star Inn the Harbour

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3PU

Duke of York

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO22 4BA

Marine Hotel Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3PU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about River Forge

How many people does River Forge sleep?

River Forge sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. The second floor has a king-size room and double room, while the third floor features two twin bedrooms.

Is River Forge pet friendly?

No, River Forge does not allow pets. This policy applies to all animals including dogs and cats.

What parking is available at the property?

The property includes one garage parking space measuring 4.5 x 2.7 metres. Additional free roadside parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

How far is River Forge from Whitby town centre?

River Forge sits directly opposite the harbour in central Whitby. The town centre shops, restaurants and attractions are all within easy walking distance.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The well-equipped kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. All essential cooking equipment and utensils are provided for group meals.

Are there outdoor spaces at River Forge?

Yes, there's an enclosed rear garden with furniture for relaxation. The front balcony offers panoramic harbour views and outdoor seating.

What bathroom facilities are available?

River Forge has three bathrooms across the property. The first floor has a bath with shower, the second floor double room has an en-suite and the third floor has a walk-in shower room.

Is River Forge suitable for guests with mobility issues?

No, the property has several steps throughout and external stairs between floors. It's not suitable for people with limited mobility due to the multi-level layout.

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River Forge Reviews

Amanda

Fantastic place to stay, great views, nice big living room for you all to sit together, plenty of bathrooms so your not waiting around, everything you need in the kitchen. The only negative thing I would say was that there wasn't enough bath towels for everyone, there should be one for each person staying, and we were short on them.

Absolutely lovely place. Have stayed here over the last 4yrs over goth weekend. No problems whats so ever, the view is lovely, and the kitchen is very well equipped, as I like to cook No negatives at all

Amanda

Realy enjoyed our stay central to everything definitely be booking again

We had a lovely stay. The owners were most helpful. It could have been due to it being the end of the season but some painting and washing down walls and doors would help with the overall look. However, we would recommend and would pay for this size property even if there was a smaller number were to stay. The balcony was a wonderful extra.

Great place, great location. Always recommended!

Andrew

Fantastic place to stay. Would recommend to anybody.location excellent. Facilities excellent.

Alfred

River Forge was in a excellent location overlooking the marina, it was lovely sitting on the balcony it was just like sitting abroad the weather was red hot . The house was lovely with the most comfortable beds ever ,rooms were spacious for our needs , the house could do with a lick of paint there was marks all over the bedroom doors which had not been painted ,windows were dirty and there were stains on pillows and bedding but still nice and clean .There was an iron but sadly it did not work ,but we didn't have to use it anyway which was a relief .River Forge is in an ideal location and we will definitely return we loved the house but decoration is in need also the rubbish bin in kitchen had not been cleaned after the previous guests . Our group of 8 had a lovely weekend and stay .

River Forge is a lovely property and suits our needs perfectly. We have stayed there many times and hope to do so again in the future. Customer Service with Sykes however was dreadful,and we will avoid booking with them in future if possible.We received the wrong contact details for the owner and the secondary number for YCC just took us into a loop referring us to the website,which didn't answer our question. After several calls to Sykes and several different advisestotal of one hour on the phone we finally got the correct number.Sykes said that they were moving more into digital contact but in our opinion their systems are not able to cope with that yet.We wanted to know if we could get into the property earlier than 3pm.When we did eventually get to speak to the owner they were friendly and helpful,and we were able to get into the property early.Love River Forge,great owners but not Sykes.

Great location, close to everything. Accommodation clean with a great view of the harbour

Joni Grace

One of the best views in Whitby The living space is a lovely size and the beds incredibly comfortable.

This is a lovely property in a perfect location. Situated directly opposite the harbour on the Abbey side of the bay. Very spacious. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Whitby.

Richard

Tv didnt work from remote , needed new batteries . A lightbulb was out in the dining area kept flickering , several chipped pieces of crockery , beautiful house very spacious great location very comfy beds , balcony and garden a bonus lots of steps

We have been going to Whitby for Folk Week for nearly 30 years and this is one of the best properties we have stayed in. Ideally situated, gorgeous views, lovely garden, comfortable beds and everything we could possibly need for a great holiday. Would definitely recommend it.

Lovely spacious property with lovely views. The balcony was fantastic to sit out on and watch the world go by. Great location with parking. Comfortable, well equipped property. Fantastic communication with the owners. Would definitely hope to return in the future. Thank you Mike & Rosie!

Hi thankyou river forge was beautiful lovely views and very clean me and my ... Hi thankyou river forge was beautiful lovely views and very clean me and my family had a lovely time there the only problem we had was a bit of a mix up with checking in and out my email said 12 o'clock comeing home we had the owner of the property and a cleaner waiting at 10 o'clock so we had to rush about l did show the owner my email from sykes cottages stating this and he was very understanding

The location was wonderful but. . the furniture was filthy and stained even the leather had marks on it. The windows had not been cleaned there was liquid runs on the radiators, the hot water ran for seconds for the bath and top shower. Dishes in cupboard had food on them Marks and cobwebs everywhere on the walls and doors

Hannah

We stayed here last week and how amazing this place is. We have had the best week of our lives. Such a beautiful house. The location of this place is perfect so close to beautiful restaurants, shops, take away, beaches, arcades and attractions. The cleanliness was brilliant nothing to complain about other than the oven not working so couldnt cook anything but being on holiday that didnt bother us. I loved the fact there was a washing machine to do my washing as I went so I dont have to do it when I got home. Fantastic holiday will 100000 coming back!!!!

Maggie

Everything beautiful. Very comfortable beds. Constant hot water.

Located in a perfect location. Great sized property. Love the view and balcony was such a bonus. A real Gem. Had a great holiday were there was no need to drive anywhere and you just go straight out to walk everywhere. Very quiet even though youre in the centre of Whitby. Attention to cleanliness as its not up to how it is expected on holiday cottages. If I was there for a week I wouldve given it a deep clean myself. That said I would definitely book here again due to location, size and the balcony. Beds were really comfortable too still given it 5 stars as the only negative was the cleaning of it, and thats just because, your only on holiday, it doesnt actually stop you from doing anything. Thank you for making it a really happy family holiday.

Nicola

The property is in a perfect location just a few minutes walk from the train station, shops and restaurants. It was great to have the view over the river too. We were really comfortable there. We ate out so didn't use the cooker or dishwasher but there seemed to be everything you could need in the kitchen. The only negative was that we all felt that it wasn't as clean as it could be. The mirrors were streaky and there was thick dust on some of the skirtings. The bathrooms and kitchen seemed clean but because of dust and hairs in other places it made us wonder if other places had been cleaned properly eg floors, shower tray so a bit more attention needed there we thought. The stairs were quite steep and narrow, maybe difficult to manage for some people. Carpet fitters came in on the Monday morning before we left so the next people to stay will have the pleasure of new carpets throughout!

Fabulous accommodation will definitely stay again

Rachel

River Forge is a home from home accommodation. The views over the harbour are amazing. A nice short walk 5 mins and your in the town centre and sea front. The added bonus of a garage was great. It was spotlessly clean and the beds were very comfortable. We forgot to write in the guest book however we will next time as would definitely book here again. Overall as a family of 3 generations ranging from 1 to 56 years we had a fantastic holiday. The owners should be very proud of River Forge.

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River Forge, Church Street

About River Forge

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Harbour Views

Spacious Living Areas

Prime Location

Comfortable Bedrooms

Private Outdoor Space

Garage Parking

Getting To River Forge

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is River Forge Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Star Inn the Harbour

Duke of York

Marine Hotel Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

River Forge Reviews