We are Grandparents

On Wednesday 17th March 2010, we became Grandparents. Our Daughter Lucy and her Fiance Matthew gave us a beautiful Grandson, Isaac Matthew, weighing 8lb 3½oz. He has a mass of dark hair and is just wonderful.

Thank you to all our Guests who have sent their best wishes. We were preparing everyone for a few weeks in case we had to dash off, but in the end he came when we had closed for a few days - perfect timing!

Welcome to Yorkshire

Today we had a film crew here from Welcome to Yorkshire. We were honoured. They asked if they could interview us and take photos of The Leeway. They said we represented everything that was great about a stay in Yorkshire! How nice was that. So hopefully we will be in the promotional videos and photographs for the season of 2010.

Forgot to mention last month that we have upgraded another room. Our Superior King / Twin room. (Room 3, if you view our website). This room is different to our usual choice of big and bold as it is very pastel. It is decorated in Laura Ashley wallpaper - a bird cage design with tiny blue birds and pink flowers - sounds unexciting I know, but it is really pretty, especially with the crystal bird cage bedside lamps. We added new furniture and carpet, matching cushions and throw and a flat screen TV. Hope you like it.

Fantastic Start to 2010

We had fantastic news today. We are the WINNER of Travellers Choice 2010 for Best B&B and Inns in Europe by Trip Advisor. Thank you so much to all of you who put your reviews on to the Trip Advisor Site. We really appreciate that you have made it possible to win such an award. Apparently we were on Radio Tees this morning - we knew nothing about it until someone from the Dentist next door to us, said 'Congratulations'. Then we received an email from Trip Advisor - we even get a Glass Trophey!

Just thought I'd also mention that we have now fully refurbished Room 6 and have added a photo for you all to see it.

Extra Special Offer for January 2010

Escape the snow in your area and visit Whitby. Whitby has no snow - all our roads and pavements are clear.

For the rest of this month, we are running an extra special offer. Stay 3 nights midweek and only pay for 2. Your last night is FREE. (Fridays and Saturdays, not included).

The North York Moors has plenty of snow, but the roads are still open. The Scarborough Road is fine for travelling. Whitby itself has no snow and none forcast for the forseable future, so if you are fed up with inches of snow at home, take a break to the Coast, and come and stay at The Leeway in Whitby, just bring plenty of warm clothing, as their is a cool wind on the sea front!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to everyone. Hope 2010 is a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous year for you all.

We have now started the refurbishment of Room 6, so if you keep viewing our website, you should see the new photo's for this room by the end of the month.

We would also like you to meet our two new additions. They are Basset Hound puppies and are called Jasmine and Bluebell or Jazz and Bella for short. Please don't worry if you are not dog lovers, our dogs live down stairs in our private quarters and are not allowed in the Guest House, but you might meet them out in the front garden or see them playing in the back yard.

In the words of Tina Turner 'We're simply the best'

Yes, better than all the rest! We have just won 3 awards from Whitby Hospitality Association.

We have won:
Guest Accommodation of the year 2009,
Sustainable Tourism 2009,
and Website of the Year 2009.

We are delighted. Thank you to all our Guests who took the time to nominate us. We really appreciate it.

Winter Special Offers

Why not enjoy a winter break in Whitby. Throughout November, January and February we offer our winter special offers.

Offer One:
Stay any 3 nights midweek from Sunday to Thursday inclusive and get your last night half price.

Offer Two:
Stay any 4 nights midweek from Sunday to Thursday inclusive and get your last night free.

So come along and enjoy the beautiful Coast and North York Moors this winter.