Whitby, United Kingdom
3-star boutique guesthouse with award-winning holistic wellness in Whitby old town
The Shepherd's Purse offers 6 rooms, including the Signature Dove Loft suite with a roll-top bath and private balcony. The Superior King Room and Standard Double Room each have access to a shared courtyard or private terrace. All rooms are stocked with cruelty-free and organic beauty products from the hotel's own holistic brand.
On-site holistic therapies include Ayurveda foot massage, floral footbaths, and full-body treatments in a dedicated treatment room. Guests can attend on-site ceremonies and workshops focused on mindfulness and relaxation. The wellness program uses only cruelty-free, organic products sourced by the family-run business.
A secluded garden courtyard with fairy lights provides a quiet seating area for all guests. Individual balconies offer garden or inner courtyard views from select rooms like Room 5 and the Superior King Room. Outdoor furniture allows for alfresco dining or relaxation steps from the old town streets.
The Shepherd's Purse sits 500 metres from Whitby Abbey and an 8-minute walk from Whitby Beach. Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Train Station are within 700 metres. The Magpie Cafe, a local seafood institution, is a 5-minute walk from the guesthouse.
The property received Eviivo's Hidden Gems Award in 2018, recognizing its unique character and guest experience. The family-run business emphasizes community and sustainable practices across all operations. Flexible check-in processes and direct booking options are available for convenience.
8 photosThe double room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a TV and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.
9 photosThe double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, a balcony with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
11 photosThe suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features a tea and coffee maker, a sofa, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.
9 photosProviding free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
11 photosOffering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
7 photosOffering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.
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