Luxury dog-friendly hotels in Whitby, United Kingdom

The charming town of Whitby, on North Yorkshire’s coast, once thrived on smugglers’ shadowy trade. These days its contraband takes the form of idyllic fisherman’s cottages, harbourside seafood eateries and film-set-worthy views. Climb the 199 steps to Whitby Abbey’s romantic ruins and spy your next beach spot from the clifftops. Below, cobblestone streets hide antique treasures, cake-peddling cafés and museums that set out the town’s rich maritime heritage.