The Windmill Inn - Scarborough

We arrived a little early and were waiting for two of the group (nine of us altogether) We had several children with us. It was a busy and noisy pub but although we were seated near the bar it was fine. We were offered to move to another room and I expressed we would decide when the rest of the party arrived. When we had all arrived we asked to move to the other room as there was a lot of bad language near the bar and we had several children with us. You would have thought we had asked for the pub to be closed for us!! The staff were rude and unhelpful, someone from behind the bar told us to F**k off somewhere else if we didn 't like it,. Loads of fuss banging tables around in the other room. Things said among themselves like it a busy pub, what do they expect! why do they want to move now! When asked if there was a problem we were told its done now so it doesn 't matter if there was a problem! We would have left if the children were no so hungry. We got settled in the other room and the only polite member of staff was the lady who served us. The food was excellent, but because of the attitude we received we will not be returning. The two stars are for the food.

Stayed here for 1 night and couldn’t fault it. Room had everything we needed for the night. Very clean and modern. Had food in the restaurant in the evening and was very good and reasonable prices. Bar area busy but easily got a seat and lovely fire. Breakfast excellent, plenty of choice and well cooked. Would definitely recommend and stay if you are visiting Whitby .

Booked for an overnight stay as visiting Whitby. Nice place, staff really friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely, only small but is fine for a one or 2 night stay. Large bathroom with nice bath but could do with a shower too. There was an electric heater that did take quite a while to warm the room up so could do with being put on 2-3 hours before check-in. Bathroom had a radiator and a heated towel rail so we tried leaving the door open for the warmth to circulate but there was a draft so that didn't work I think there's a crack in the bathroom window which probably should be looked at ! Slept fine, it's a double bed but we're used to a king size so seemed a little on the small side. We ate in the restaurant, we had a table near the bar which was very busy, but the food was really nice, the portions are HUGE, I probably left just as much as I ate which was a shame really ! Breakfast was included, there was a selection of cereals and orange juice. Cooked breakfast orders were taken at the table along with coffee/tea orders. Hubby opted for the Full English and I had the Veggie, both nice. Breakfast was served in a separate dining room to where we ate the evening before. Free parking is available but it is quite limited. There is road parking but it's a country lane so not a huge amount of space. We walked into Whitby, took about 30 minutes and then got a taxi back which was £9.00.

Great homecooked meals, big portions and decent prices. Can definitely recommend the gammon and the mill burger. We visited during a trip to Whitby as wanted to eat somewhere other than our hotel, and this place did not disappoint. Fire was lovely too.

Gorgeous little hidden gem, staff very friendly, rooms clean and breakfast was absolutely beautiful.. not too far out of Whitby, £8 in a taxi. We will return again