Stay at Lavinia House, a 5-star traditional guesthouse in Whitby with cosy rooms and sea views. Walk to Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Abbey. Book direct for best prices.
Recent visitors highlight the excellent cleanliness, cosy rooms with sea views, and attentive hosts. The convenient location near key Whitby attractions is also frequently mentioned, though parking is limited to nearby street options. The absence of meal services means guests rely on local eateries.
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Lavinia House - Book direct for best prices is a traditional guest house located in a circa-1850 building on E Crescent in Whitby. The property features cosy rooms, some of which offer sea views, providing a quiet and comfortable base within a short walking distance from attractions such as the Captain Cook Memorial Museum and Whitby Museum. Guests can enjoy the charm of its period setting while being close to the town centre and popular sites like Whitby Abbey, about 2.4 miles away.
The guest house maintains a straightforward approach to facilities, offering free Wi-Fi and smoke-free rooms but does not provide breakfast, parking, air conditioning, or pet-friendly accommodations. Street parking is available nearby, and staff assistance with parking permits has been noted by previous visitors. Rooms are described as clean and well-maintained, with some featuring additional amenities like a fridge, tea and coffee provisions, and binoculars for enjoying the sea views.
Guest reviews highlight the property's clean and comfortable rooms, attentive hosts, and convenient location. Several visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere despite its proximity to the town, as well as thoughtful touches such as comfortable mattresses and great views. The lack of on-site dining options means guests should plan to dine elsewhere, though numerous restaurants are within easy reach.
This guest house is well suited for travelers seeking a quiet, traditional stay with easy access to Whitby's cultural sites and coastline. It appeals to those prioritizing location and a homely environment over extensive hotel amenities. The setting and style, combined with positive feedback about cleanliness and host support, make it a practical choice for visitors looking to explore the area on foot.
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Lovely guest house. Lovely hosts. Excellent location (smallish hill from one direction. Steep from another direction) Room 3 was really good. Four post bed, first floor with sea views. (Simba mattress) so comfortable I’m getting one for home. Small fridge in the room, hairdryer also provided. There’s an iron and iron board outside the room. Tea/coffee/biscuits provided and restocked. Nice big fluffy towels. Loved that the windows opened full. Only slight negative for us was that no takeaway food can be taken back to the room. I understand why this is a rule and can’t knock them for it (I get some people do take curries etc and make a mess) But as respectful guests we sometimes like to take a bag of chips back every now and then.
Just spent a very pleasant couple of days at Lavinia House. My room was spotlessly clean and impressive. I upgraded my room to a larger bed and found the mattress to be really comfortable and the pillows which are always a letdown in these establishments were top notch. Even better than I have at home. Definitely one of the better guest houses I’ve staved in over the years. If meals were offered then this place would be absolutely perfect but there are plenty of eating places nearby.
Just come back from a lovely weekend away at Lavinia house, fantastic location lovely clean rooms and very comfortable bed. Sea view room and binoculars on the window sill is a lovely touch. It's very close to the town but very quiet at night 3rd stay here and definitely won't be our last. Thank you Lyndsey and Mark
Very clean and tidy. Well placed for the front and town, usual parking street parking hiccup of B & Bs in Whitby, but our host help us find a space, so not an issue to fret about at all. Happy to and will return next year.
Absolutely beautiful guest house situated in the most picturesque part of Whitby. Very clean room and a lovely touch having binoculars in the room to really appreciate the view had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again. Nicola and iain room 6
Just got home after a lovely relaxing weekend break in Lavinia house Whitby.. Lovely hosts Lindsey & Mark very friendly & helpful.. Very clean room & bathroom + a fridge in the room was a great addition. I would highly recommend a stay.. Lovely walks & town just a short walk.. I loved it & will definitely return 5 stars are definitely deserved Thank you Lindsey & Mark.Regards Deborah.
Greeted by host Mark after excellent communication regarding check-in. This accommodation is very comfortable and well equipped and in an excellent location. I can honestly say that it’s the cleanest I have ever experienced. Not only the room but the hall and stairs. Highly recommended.
Lyndsey was very friendly and welcoming. She sorted out the visitor parking permit and helped me to find a parking space. While the description says parking is available, so technically correct, all parking is on street in marked zones which means there is no guarantee of being able to park at Lavinia House. The room was clean and had easy chairs in front of the small flat screen TV. The WiFi worked well. This is accommodation only and food is not permitted to be brought back to the premises (which is totally fine since there are a very large number of great places to dine within easy walking of the house.) A pleasant few days and very happy to recommend this place. I'm sure we'll be back at some point soon.
In a circa-1850 home, this traditional guesthouse is a 7-minute walk from Captain Cook Memorial Museum and a 9-minute walk from Whitby Museum. It's also 2.4 miles from Whitby Abbey.
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