The traditional Whitby B B, continues to be a amazing choice of holiday accommodation

There are numerous choices of destinations on the North East coastline to attract the potential visitor. In successive years more and more visitors are making the choice of Whitby, a lively fishing town at the mouth of the River Esk in the county of North Yorkshire.
Famous for its association with Captain Cook, the past whaling industry and Whitby Abbey, this picturesque town has enjoyed an increasing amount of television coverage with various series set around the area and numerous high profile visitors on cookery, walking programmes etc. This television coverage has made the attractions of Whitby and the surrounding area available to a wider population of the public and this in turn has led to the introduction of more catering and hospitality establishments aimed at this growing sector.
Numerous ways of sourcing the types of accommodation that are available include the internet, newspaper advertising and the English Tourist Board.
Choices available range from the larger hotels, the smaller family run hotels, guest houses, self-contained cottages, flats and apartments, campsites and lastly but nevertheless outstanding value, are the Whitby B&B establishments.
The majority of the Whitby B&B style accommodation providers welcome guests into their own homes with personal attention not afforded by the larger accommodation providers. This being so, the number of bedrooms available will probably have shared bathrooms and not many en-suite. Dining-rooms are less formal and some tables will be shared as will the lounge area. This style of accommodation allows the interaction between both owners and visitors to be friendly and in a relaxed and homely atmosphere. There are many visitors who return year upon year to the same Whitby B&B accommodation and have become friends with the owners and indeed seem like 'part of the family'.
Scarborough Borough Council and the English Tourist Board are heavily involved in the rules and regulations for accommodation providers in the Borough but these more often that not apply to establishments that take more than 6 guests. The Whitby B&B accommodation category can let rooms in their own homes without being involved with either the council or the ETB.
In the current economic climate with uncertainty as to employment and income, more house owners are willing to open their doors to the members of the public with regard to offering accommodation to supplement their living expenses. As there are less overheads than apply to the larger establishments, they are better able to keep their prices down which in turn is helpful for those individuals whose own circumstances mean less monies available for holidays.
Transport has become more readily accessible and this in turn has led to an increase in the numbers of tourists visiting this delightful town. There are rail links with Middlesbrough and York which in turn connects with the rest of the country. The nearest airports for Whitby are Leeds Bradford, Durham Tees Valley and Newcastle. The road links have dramatically improved with the A169 leading to the A64, and the A171 in both directions either towards Middlesbrough or Scarborough. Coastliner Buses travel from Leeds and the Arriva buses travel from the north.
The bed and breakfast establishment providers in Whitby are able to offer homely and relaxing accommodation at affordable prices in comparison with the larger hotels and guest houses and as more and more events are held throughout the year it is becoming particularly more attractive for home-owners to open their doors to paying visitors. As more and more events evolve in Whitby's calendar of events, the possibility of year round income for the Whitby B&B sector is an attractive proposition for a little extra income for those with larger homes. There is a certain proportion of income that can be earned from this type of accommodation before any income tax needs to be paid and this too adds to the benefits of opening the doors to members of the public.