SUITABILITY STATEMENT

04/08/2019

MOUNT HOUSE, 44 CLIFF STREET, WHITBY YO21 3DD

The purpose of this statement is to help you to decide before booking whether Mount House can fulfil your accommodation requirements. While the house is generally a joy to live in, there are some features which might make it unsuitable for people with limited mobility, allergies, sensitivities or specific requirements.

The whole of Mount House is non-smoking.

We are unable to accept animals of any kind.

BACKGROUND

Mount House was at one time occupied by a steamship owner. The house dates back to circa 1760.

This historic house is located in Cliff Street, formerly Cliff Lane, which is referred to in the Domesday Book. The street is mostly comprised of a mixture of terraced Georgian and Victorian properties and forms part of Whitby’s Conservation Area. Mount House is located adjacent to Pier Lane, which is a historic cobbled lane leading directly to the harbourside.

SHORT VERSION:

The shower room is shared by both guest rooms.

The bedrooms are carpeted.

The rest of the house has mainly waxed wooden flooring.

There are soft furnishings in a variety of fabrics.

There are no televisions or kettles in the bedrooms.

There are antiques and fragile ornaments in all rooms.

The stairs are wood.

There are no lifts.

Breakfast is served at the kitchen table.

The windows rattle and can be draughty. The noise of seagulls can be heard day and night.

There are a few antique taxidermy specimens around the house.

The use of the garden is encouraged, but at guests’ own risk.

LONG VERSION:

PARKING:

The street is one-way, with double yellow lines, however, the courtyard at Mount House can accommodate one car (subject to availability). The proximity of seagulls means parked cars are likely to be covered in seagull droppings. Nearby on-street, scratch card parking is available on a first-come first-served basis on the Kyhber Pass, East Crescent and surrounding West Cliff streets. Parking has long been an issue in Whitby. There are municipal carparks and a Park & Ride scheme with the bus service delivering you to the bus station at the centre of Whitby.

This is a useful link: https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/parking-in-whitby/

OUTSIDE:

GARDEN:

FRONT DOOR:

GROUND FLOOR HALL:

STAIRS TO THE FIRST FLOOR:

LANDING TOILET:

FIRST FLOOR SHOWER ROOM FOR THE USE OF BOTH GUEST ROOMS:

JUG ROOM

GRANNY’S ROOM – at the end of the first floor corridor

FIRST FLOOR CORRIDOR

GROUND FLOOR KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

MAIN LIVING ROOM

SNUG

REST OF THE HOUSE

There is a second floor with two rooms plus a bathroom and a separate attic that are currently for the use of the owners, although guests are welcome to enjoy the views from the second storey and attic.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Mains controlled smoke detectors are situated in the lounge, all corridors, stairways and attic. There are separate battery-controlled smoke detectors in each guest bedroom.

In the event of a fire, the smoke detectors would sound.

The building can be evacuated by the front door.

Please advise us if there is any reason that you may need additional assistance with these procedures.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in Mount House including the front entrance of the property and garden.

Wi-Fi reception is of average quality at Mount House.

We welcome your feedback to help us improve the service we offer.  If you have any comments please contact Ruth by email ruthdenison@outlook.com.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to get in contact.