About
The Duke of Wellington is an ivy-clad traditional eighteenth century inn located in Danby, near Whitby. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the Moors, Whitby and the coast. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Built in 1732, the Inn was used as a recruiting post during the Napoleonic Wars. An iron plaque of the Duke of Wellington was recently uncovered on the outside of the building and has been mounted on the fireplace in the bar. Restoration and refurbishment has improved the facilities while maintaining the character and charm of this traditional country inn.
258 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.3
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “The room was lovely but it was the staffs friendly attitude which I loved about our stay.”
- “Good character room. Good food. Staff friendly”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Small Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4Single Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
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What Guests Loved
Based on 258 reviews
Pros +
- Clean
- The room was lovely but it was the staffs friendly attitude which I loved about our stay.
- Good character room. Good food. Staff friendly
Cons -
- Room was freezing heating only worked in.the morning
- The pub bar was very quiet and could benefit from background music.
- The pub is only open from 4pm although that did not present any significant problems
Clean
Room was freezing heating only worked in.the morning
The room was lovely but it was the staffs friendly attitude which I loved about our stay.
The pub bar was very quiet and could benefit from background music.
Good character room. Good food. Staff friendly
The pub is only open from 4pm although that did not present any significant problems
The room was tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean and well kept. We greatly appreciated the added extras in the room (tea/coffee and toiletries. The breakfast was wonderful and obviously made with high quality and local produce. Very welcoming atmosphere and host.
Lovely pub, nice and friendly staff and good food
Nothing really but I would have liked a more comfortable chair to sit in but apart from that a really pleasant stay.
Breakfast was fantastic. The room was lovely and well equipped. We stayed for a Wedding in Danby Castle which is a ~5 minute drive away.
Friendly and helpful staff, they helped with finding a local taxi firm and borrowing an iron. All meals were great, the full English breakfast especially was perfect. Room was comfortable and clean. Great location in the village.
We stayed one night after attending our friends' wedding at a nearby venue. The staff were very helpful with checking in arrangements so we could get into our room late after the wedding. The room was large, very clean and well equipped as was the ensuite bathroom. It's a small, very rural village, so there's ample free on-street parking close to the inn. The breakfast was good, with reasonable choice, including a substantial cooked traditional English breakfast and included in the room rate.
I'd say the bed was a bit short for me, although to be fair I'm above average height at 1.86m. I still slept OK!
I had such a brilliant stay here. I was travelling for work and was therefore by myself. Upon entering, I was made to feel very welcome. I was shown to my room which was lovely - very comfortable and well equipped. After getting settled, I decided to pop down to the bar for a drink, only to be met by lots of lovely local musicians, who had just started to gather to play, sing and drink together. They were all very friendly and extremely welcoming and I had a really lovely hour or so sat listening to them perform.I had a great night sleep and a wonderful cooked breakfast in the morning. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!
It’s a friendly place used by locals and has a nice atmosphere. The location is great. Whilst the food isn’t exciting, it is very well done and of good quality.
Like so many such places these days, with profit margins squeezed, it’s a bit “shaggy” round the edges. Clean and tidy, but things like the shower heads just don’t fit the brackets which can make having a shower a bit of a challenge. Water is good and hot though and the pressure is good.
Stayed here to attend a wedding at Danby Castle Barns. Great location and good proximity to venue - staff were lovely, really helpful and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious too!
Such charm and beauty inside and out! Cozy dining and lodging!
The only thing was the cold toilet seat, but they did have a heater in the bathroom that warmed the room up nicely!
We enjoyed our stay at the Duke of Wellington.We were given a friendly welcome from all staff and we liked the country pub ambience.Our breakfast was excellent and the restaurant menu was very good.I liked having the bath in our en-suite.We plan to return in summer, to enjoy the countryside.
The rural village location suited us, as we were going to a local wedding. However, the narrow roads meant we should have allowed for a bit longer travelling time. The village (Danby) is at least 12 miles from Whitby.
Good old pub accommodation, food and atmosphere but the room was a bit cold. The table mats had hunting scenes - this is a cruel 'sport' now outlawed, not something to be celebrated.
food average no gravy good breakfast sausage not to my likeing
room very cold inadequate heating cold in batroom.
Very friendly staff. Had an evening meal and it was delicious. An amazing breakfast in the morning as well
All the staff are very friendly and we were really well looked after. The food was great, our room was very comfy, spotless and had a fantastic view. The pub area is very cosy with great beer.
Friendly and helpful staff, great base for walking, comfortable room, good food
Very welcoming staff very polite and helpful Lovely clean room with all the amenities
4pm check in
Property is dated and the hotel manger awful. Unwelcoming unprofessional behaviour and down right rude. Felt it was an inconvenience us staying.
Everything from entering its dated and cold approach to the hotels rude and unhelpful staff
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
General
- Adult Only
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that we do not accept groups of more than 5 people.
Location
West Lane, Danby
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