About this property

Historic Setting: Lavinia House in Whitby offers a unique stay within a historic building. The adults-only guest house features sea views and a serene inner courtyard. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, free toiletries, and a bath. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, refrigerator, seating area, TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located a 3-minute walk from Whitby Beach and 0.6 mi from Whitby Abbey, the guest house is 42 mi from Teesside International Airport. Nearby attractions include Peasholm Park (19 mi) and Scarborough Open Air Theater (19 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and impeccable room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Whitby, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really good location with great views,And a warm welcome on arrival.So for me too marks and so easy for shops and buses.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lavinia house is a lovely place to stay..it's clean & welcoming & a lovely location..Lyndsey & Mark are great hosts & very helpful.
  • Marina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    3rd time we have stayed here ,every year. Suits us..ie no breakfast,just the room. We like visiting the various cafes and there's loads in Whitby. The house is very clean, comfortable and no kids or pets! The location is ideal for the local...
  • Ross
    Australia Australia
    Location was close to everything I wanted to see in town. Small room but very comfortable and my own bathroom. Everything worked which is a rarity in many English establishments.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, well laid out with good fixtures & fittings
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay was excellent our room was of a high standard and we were able to come and go as we pleased. Lyndsay and mark were really helpful and friendly. Couldn't have asked for more.
  • Pete
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    spacious room, warm, all facilities & Bed & bedding excellent.
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Parking permits for very reasonable price.
  • Simmen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place,great location, rooms very clean, great friendly hosts, would recommend to anyone.
  • Geoff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All of it we had fantastic time we will definitely go back to this hotel..

Managed by Lyndsey

Company review score: 9.8Based on 363 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We hope you enjoy your stay at Lavinia House, and should you have any needs I am only a call away.

Property info

Our Guest House in Whitby is an ideal base for discovering the coast, the North Yorkshire Moors, and the narrow streets of this delightful historic town. There is something for everyone and we hope your stay with us will be a pleasant one. We offer room only accommodation, allowing our guests the opportunity to have a lie-in and experience the vast array of cafe's and restaurants within the town, at their own leisure. Lavinia house was built in the 1850's, and although retaining its character and features of the original dwelling it offers the comfort and standards expected in a well modernised guest house. The house is ideally situated at the top of the Khyber Pass and enjoys fantastic sea views, is close to all local amenities, only a short stroll into town or down to the beach and offers friendly, relaxed hospitality to all guests.

Neighborhood info

There is an abundance of local attractions and things to do within the area that suits people of all ages. Whitby Abbey, Whitby Pavillion, Whitby Town open top bus tour (seasonal), Whitby Museum, Pannett Park, Whitby boat trips, 199 Whitby Abbey steps, Whitby brewery, Fortunes Kippers, Whitby Sands, Whitby Jet Heritage Centre, Falling Foss tea garden, Esk Valley Railway, Goathland (Heartbeat) to name but a few. There is also a vast array of cafes, takeaways, eateries and pubs, all within walking distance of our Guest House.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.