Located about a 20-minute walk from the Whitby Town War Memorial, Blencathra Guesthouse Whitby is 250 metres from the Whitby Wizard. Guests travelling by car can also use public parking nearby.

The centre of Whitby can be reached in 5 minutes' walk of this bed & breakfast, and such cultural venues as the Captain Cook Memorial Museum are 1.1 km away. The Blencathra Guesthouse is around 5 minutes on foot from the Whitby Beach and just around the corner from the Whalebone Arch. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to West Cliff Beach, which is approximately 300 metres away. The historic 12th - century St Mary's Church is also 14 minutes' walk away. Whitby bus station can be found 0.6 km from this hotel.

The rooms at Blencathra Guesthouse provide guests with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as an iron with ironing board. The bathroom is equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.

Sample Chinese specialities at Long Kings located fairly close to this accommodation.