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Duke Of Wellington Inn

Stay at Duke Of Wellington Inn, an elegant 18th-century hotel & pub with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and traditional British fare near Danby railway station.

2 West Ln, Danby, Whitby YO21 2LY, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 206 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Kid-friendly Restaurant
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay in a charming historic inn

This elegant 18th-century hotel is valued for its warm hospitality, hearty traditional dining, and scenic location near popular walking routes and Yorkshire attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, attentive, and accommodating staff who enhance the welcoming atmosphere.
  • Clean, comfortable, and well-furnished rooms with cosy beds and ensuite bathrooms.
  • Excellent quality breakfasts and evening meals featuring hearty traditional British fare.
  • Relaxed pub setting with a good selection of beers served in spotless conditions.
  • Beautiful rural setting with access to walking paths and nearby natural and historic attractions.

Worth knowing

  • No air-conditioning or pool facilities, which may affect comfort during warmer periods.
  • Limited on-site amenities beyond the restaurant, pub, and free parking.
  • Breakfast and dinner are recommended to be booked in advance to ensure availability and timely service.
  • The inn is not pet-friendly and does not provide an airport shuttle or fitness center.
  • Some guests found rooms slightly chilly in cooler seasons; bringing extra layers is advisable.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a cosy, traditional Yorkshire inn experience with character and history.
  • Walkers and outdoor enthusiasts exploring the North York Moors and nearby scenic trails.
  • Guests valuing hearty, home-cooked meals in a welcoming pub environment.
  • Families requiring kid-friendly accommodation with comfortable, private rooms.
  • Travelers wanting a convenient base close to Danby railway station and local heritage sites.
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About this property

Welcome to Duke Of Wellington Inn

Set in an elegant 18th-century former coaching inn, the Duke Of Wellington Inn offers a blend of traditional British charm and practical amenities. Located at 2 West Lane, Danby, Whitby, the ivy-clad building houses a restaurant and pub serving hearty, well-reviewed local fare in a relaxed lounge setting. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and parking contribute to a comfortable stay, though the property does not offer air conditioning, a pool, or fitness facilities.

The inn enjoys a convenient location just a three-minute walk from Danby railway station, making it accessible for visitors exploring the North York Moors and nearby attractions. Historic sites such as Whitby Abbey, about 15 miles away, and scenic spots like Runswick Bay offer a variety of outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the surrounding walking paths directly accessible from the doorstep, appealing particularly to hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Guest feedback highlights a warm, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff and well-maintained, cosy guestrooms equipped with essentials including ensuite bathrooms and Wi-Fi. The quality and variety of food, from breakfast to evening meals, receive consistent praise, including options catering to dietary requirements such as gluten-free and vegan choices. The inn’s communal environment and local ale selection add to its appeal as a spot valued by both visitors and locals alike.

Families traveling with children will find the accommodation accommodating and practical, though pets are not accepted. The inn’s straightforward check-in and check-out times—4 pm and 10:30 am respectively—make it suitable for a range of short to medium stays. While some reviews suggest that additional touches like spare blankets could enhance comfort during colder months, the overall experience is considered positive and good value for money in this rural Yorkshire setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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nathaliemanser Apr 02, 2026
10

Beautiful setting for a wonderfully quaint Yorkshire pub/inn. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the rooms are homely and perfect for a weekend away. The food is lovely and warming, we particularly enjoyed the pies and the smoked venison. The surrounding views are stunning and the Inn is merely a 25 minute drive across the moors to surrounding tourist resorts such as Whitby and Robin Hood Bay. The Inn is perfect for walkers, with endless public footpath routes which can be walked from right outside the door. The North Yorkshire Moors visitors centre is less than a mile down the road where you can find information on routes for walking and cycling and viewpoints. We will definitely be coming back to stay again :)

ML
Mike Lloyd Mar 21, 2026
10

Well what came we say. First visited in 2020 and got engaged here and we have been back every year since. We have just arrived home today after another fantastic weekend. Grant saves us the same room every year, this fella never stop from first thing in a morning until gone midnight every night. He is so accommodating and nothing is ever too much trouble for him he takes time out to talk to you to make sure everything is 100% Charlie and Sonia never stop also again they are so pleasant and helpful. What a team you have Grant... Food is fantastic and cannot fault it one bit, we have tried almost everything on the menu. The rooms are clean, tidy and very well presented, the whole pub to be honest is immaculate again Grant and the team do a fantastic job here. Never had a bad pint in all the time we have been here, the bar, glasses everything are spotless. The locals are so friendly and make you feel welcome too. Great bunch I could go on and on about this place but you need to visit it yourself to see how great the place is and what a fantastic job Grant and the team do and I can assure you, you will not be disappointed We will be back again next year and if time allows we will go for a long weekend this year over winter too.

RD
Raymond Dempsey Mar 14, 2026
10

My daughter and I stayed for one night when completing the Coast to Coast walk. The hosts were friendly and helpful, twin room was spacious and comfortable and food (breakfast and evening dinner) hearty and tasty with lots of choice, including vegan options. We would happily stay again and have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

IT
Ian Turner Mar 13, 2026
10

Great value Inn with accommodation and friendly locals with a great community feel about the place. Very friendly staff, (Charles), and great atmosphere. Rooms are cosy, comfortable and well furnished/equipped with TV, ensuite, radio, Wi-Fi and really comfortable bed. Great value for money. Evening meal and breakfast should be booked in advance, and that helps the very efficient service and quality of the food. Dinner saw me tuck into a homemade Steak Pie, with side veg and chips. This was no microwave pie passed off as homemade. I have never had a pie so filled with quality, succulent steak chunks and thick gravy as I had last night, all washed down with a pint or two of the local ale. Breakfast this morning was more of the same! Quality ingredients created a quality, fresh-cooked breakfast to set you up for the day. Thanks to Charles and the team at this Inn for making my stay a warm, welcoming and memorable one. Truly deserves a 5 Star Rating. Many thanks, Ian

DH
Derek Hawley Feb 25, 2026
10

We stayed for 1 night to attend a wedding close by. I am coeliac and the landlord was very well informed and I had the best breakfast I have had out for ages. Great place to stay and the location is amazing.

LM
Lauraine Milburn Feb 11, 2026
8.0

Love this Inn so much,so much character...perfect location,fabulous clean rooms with ensuites and a fabulous breakfast...stayed a couple of times in the summer however slightly chilly this time of year, maybe worth a spare blanket available (in wardrobe as I did look )staff very helpful and very friendly. ..we stayed for a family funeral and the staff were very accommodating and lovely despite the renovations going on, would definitely recommend a visit

JT
James Thomson Dec 25, 2025
10

While North Yorkshire is a beautiful county I love very dearly, this was the 1st time I had been to Danby. I liked it very much. A beautiful walk in a beautiful area. A good selection of beers at a good price, but most of all, the service was exceptional. Very friendly and helpful. On the notice board in the pub, there was a poster advertising the Egton Old Gooseberry Show on Tuesday the 5 of August 2025. It also said that the gooseberries were on show from 2.30 till 5pm. How on earth can you spend 3 and a half hours showing off gooseberries? How many types of gooseberries are there for goodness sake? A brilliant Inn with some lovely beers, the Dalesman and the Battleaxe were just brilliant. Thankyou very much to all at The Duke of Wellington Inn. Although I would like to know who the Eskuleles are? They sound like an American line dancing band.

RF
RICHARD FONE Dec 25, 2025
10

Lovely warm welcome from the guy behind the bar who was very helpful to us with our bikes and wet gear. Food is excellent, both for evening meal and at breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean. Really did feel well looked after and would not hesitate to return.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Duke Of Wellington Inn

Whitby, United Kingdom

A 3-minute walk from the Danby railway station, this refined ivy-covered hotel in a 18th-century former coaching inn is also 15 miles from the ruins of Whitby Abbey and 7 miles from Gisborough Moor.

  • Danby 4 min Walk
  • Castleton Moor 43 min Walk
  • Commondale 1 hr 25 Walk
  • Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 28 Car · 2 hr 52 Transit
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 34 Car · 3 hr 30 Transit
  • Teesside International Airport 49 min Car · 2 hr 1 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Whitby. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Whitby Abbey 14,911 reviews

Whitby Abbey

Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
Runswick Bay 56 reviews

Runswick Bay

United Kingdom

4.8 · Bay
North York Moors National Park 1 reviews

North York Moors National Park

United Kingdom

4.8 · National Park
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