River Forge in Whitby | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About River Forge

River Forge is a four-bedroom duplex apartment in Whitby, North Yorkshire. This spacious property sleeps eight guests and sits directly opposite the marina. The large balcony offers panoramic harbour views, perfect for morning coffee with your group. A rear terraced garden provides extra outdoor space for evening gatherings.

The property overlooks Whitby's working harbour on the Abbey side. You're steps from the historic town centre with its winding streets and independent shops. The beach is just 0.7 miles away.

Accommodation spans three floors. The second floor has a king-size bedroom and a double with en-suite shower room. Two twin rooms sit on the third floor. There are three bathrooms total. The L-shaped living room features picture windows opening onto the balcony. The kitchen includes an electric oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher. A dining area seats eight comfortably.

Whitby Abbey sits 1.2 miles away (6 minutes). The Captain Cook Memorial Museum is 0.4 miles (3 minutes). Robin Hood's Bay is 5.5 miles (15 minutes). Scarborough lies 19.3 miles away (35 minutes).

River Forge suits families and friend groups wanting a coastal break with harbour views and easy town access.

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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 marina views from the balcony make breakfast special. Watch boats come and go throughout your stay.

Spacious Layout

The L-shaped living room and four bedrooms give groups plenty of space to spread out and relax together.

Perfect Location

Walk to pubs, restaurants and shops within minutes. The beach is less than a mile from your door.

Comfortable Beds

Guests consistently praise the exceptionally comfortable beds across all four bedrooms. Everyone sleeps well here.

Outdoor Spaces

Both a front balcony and rear terraced garden mean your group has options for outdoor dining and drinks.

Well Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything needed for group meals including dishwasher, large fridge-freezer and plenty of workspace.

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 and head towards the marina area. The apartment overlooks the harbour on the Abbey side. You'll have one garage space available plus free roadside parking nearby.

By Train

Whitby railway station is within walking distance of River Forge. The scenic Esk Valley line connects to the national rail network at Middlesbrough. From the station, it's a short walk to the marina.

One garage space plus roadside parking

Whitby station (walking distance)

Marina location on Abbey side

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 1.2 miles

YO22 4JT

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO22 4BA

Pannett Park

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Beach

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3EL

Cleveland Way National Trail

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4JT

Robin Hood's Bay

Distance: 5.5 miles

YO22 4SJ

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO21 3DX

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3ES

Whitby Market Place

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 3DY

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO22 4AE

Local Bus Stop

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO22 4AE

Whitby Abbey

Distance: 1.2 miles

YO22 4JT

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO22 4BA

Pannett Park

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Beach

Distance: 0.7 miles

YO21 3EL

Cleveland Way National Trail

Distance: 0.3 miles

YO22 4JT

Robin Hood's Bay

Distance: 5.5 miles

YO22 4SJ

Whitby Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

YO21 3DX

Co-op Food Store

Distance: 0.4 miles

YO21 3ES

Whitby Market Place

Distance: 0.6 miles

YO21 3DY

Whitby Railway Station

Distance: 0.8 miles

YO21 1RE

Whitby Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

YO22 4AE

Local Bus Stop

Distance: 0.2 miles

YO22 4AE

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 a cot and highchair for families with babies and toddlers. The beach is 0.7 miles away for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Pannett Park sits 0.6 miles from the property with play areas and open space. Whitby's 199 steps up to the Abbey make an adventure for older children. The harbour location means watching fishing boats and spotting seabirds.

Groups Will Love...

The L-shaped living room at River Forge creates a brilliant social space for groups. Large picture windows open onto the balcony with panoramic harbour views. The dining area seats eight people comfortably for group meals. A TV with Freeview, DVD player and CD/radio provide entertainment. Books, games and DVDs are supplied for cosy evenings together after exploring Whitby.

Pet Friendly

River Forge does not accept pets. The property has a no-pets policy so you cannot bring dogs, cats or any other animals. If you're travelling with pets, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Whitby area that welcomes animals. Many other properties in North Yorkshire do accept pets, but this particular apartment is not one of them.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at River Forge

The Moon and Sixpence

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO22 4AE

The Magpie Café

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO21 3PU

Abbey Wharf

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO22 4EZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about River Forge

Is River Forge pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at River Forge. You'll need to make alternative arrangements for your four-legged companions.

How many people does River Forge sleep?

River Forge sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. There's a king-size room, one double and two twin rooms spread over two floors.

What parking is available at the property?

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

Is River Forge suitable for guests with mobility issues?

No, the property is not suitable for people with limited mobility. There are several internal steps throughout and external stairs to access the apartment.

What facilities are provided for young children?

A cot and highchair are available at River Forge. The property has three bathrooms which helps when travelling with little ones.

How far is River Forge from Whitby town centre?

The property sits just 0.1 miles from local pubs and 0.5 miles from shops. You can walk to the town centre in minutes from the marina location.

What kitchen appliances are included?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Everything you need for self-catering group meals is provided.

What are check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00. This gives the cleaning team time to prepare the property between guests.

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River Forge Reviews

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 Layout

Perfect Location

Comfortable Beds

Outdoor Spaces

Well Equipped Kitchen

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 Moon and Sixpence

The Magpie Café

Abbey Wharf

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

River Forge Reviews